Overview:

• The CGA runs two Interclub competitions annually. Play begins in April with Playoffs starting in August.
• The Regular Interclub is for players age 18 and older. The Senior Interclub for players age 55 and older. 
• Interclub competition is open to all CGA member clubs in good standing.
• Deadline to register is March 1 (April 1 for mountain clubs closed for winter).
• Entry fee is $300 per team or $250 per team if entering more than one team.
• At each match, the home team charges cart fee only.

Teams:

• Teams that enter will play other clubs locally and are part of a Group/Pod.
• Pods are made up of three (3), four (4), five (5) or six (6) teams.
• Clubs can pre-form their own Pod (preferred) or request to be paired with other CGA clubs.
• Clubs can sponsor more than one team in one or both leagues.
• Match rosters consists of 8 players competing from each team on the day of a match. Team rosters are unlimited. Eligible team members can compete in both leagues (Senior and Regular) but on only one Team per League.
• Captains meeting(s) are held in March to review Interclub & Match Play Rules/Pod assignments/Captains Duties.

Matches:

• Regular league matches played on week-ends. Senior league matches played during weekdays.
• Each team plays 6 matches (3 home & 3 away) in the regular season (April thru July). Playoffs are single elimination and begin in August.
• Match rosters consists of 8 players competing from each team on the day of a match. Team rosters are unlimited. Eligible team members can compete in both leagues.
• Players compete for match points in four-ball format. Each hole is worth 1 point with an additional 2 points being awarded to the winning side of each match. The team that wins the majority of points (40½) wins the overall match. 80 match points are available in each team match.
• Pod standings are determined by their won/loss/tie records. Accumulated match points are used to determine playoff teams in the case of ties within a Pod. 
• 1st, 2nd and in some cases 3rd place teams from the final Pod standings earn a playoff spot.

•  The “Final-Four” (semi-finals and championship match) is hosted by the CGA for both leagues.

Interclub Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be amateur male members (exception: 1 player from the Pro staff may compete (optional), but must also meet all other eligibility requirements)
• Must be listed on the club’s GHIN handicap roster and have a minimum of 20 posted scores within the past 12 months
• Must be at least 18 years of age for Regular Interclub; 55 for Senior Interclub
• Must not have played for another club or team in the current year

* For additional information, have your Golf Professional or Interclub captain contact the CGA at 910-673-1000 or via email at: tthorpe@carolinasgolf.org or Brandon.hood@carolinasgolf.org *