Terms of Competition

 

 

ELIGIBILITY

The Parent/Child Championship is open to any of the following combinations of sides: Father or Mother/Son or Daughter, Father or Mother/Step-Son or Step-Daughter or, Grandfather or Grandmother/Grandson or Granddaughter. Any other permutations should ask Maine Golf about team eligibility.

 

For each side, at least one player must be a resident of Maine and be a member of Maine Golf club and have a Handicap Index® from that club. Since there is a Callaway division for this event, a Handicap Index is not required from both partners, although sides where both players have a handicap will be eligible for net prizes.

 

ENTRY INFORMATION

All teams must file an entry for the championship. Players must apply for the championship online via Golf Genius, the software Maine Golf uses to conduct tournaments. All players must have a Golf Genius account prior to registration.

 

Any player will be able to play on no more than two sides. (Example: A father or mother may compete with both a son and a daughter on two separate sides.)

 

There will be three gross and net divisions in the championship, based on younger player’s age as of June 11, 2023: 14 and under, 15-18, and 19 and older. In addition, there will be a Callaway division for sides where both players do not have a Handicap Index.

 

Cost: The entry fee for the championship is $50 per player.

 

Entry deadline: June 1, 2022 at 11:59 pm.

 

Players are reminded to apply early to allow time for resolving any errors, an incomplete application, or for not adhering to the eligibility as prescribed above.

 

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

The championship will consist of 18 holes of modified foursomes stroke play, often called alternate shot. Both players will tee off on every hole and then will select one ball to complete the hole in alternating strokes.

 

Sunday, June 11: First round, 18 holes

 

In the event of a two-way tie, both teams will be deemed co-champions.

 

If more than two teams tie, a tie-breaker using the USGA recommended method will decide the winner.

 

PRIZES

Winners: Crystal Trophy for both players on the side.

 

Top finishers: Prize money, determined by finishing position, in the form of a credit added to their Maine Golf voucher account. Prizes will be awarded in gross, net, and Callaway divisions.

 

RULES OF GOLF

All play will be governed by The Rules of Golf as approved by the USGA, except as modified by Local Rules. The on-site Rules Committee will have the final authority on all rulings. The competition is deemed to be closed when the trophy is awarded to the champion. 

 

TRANSPORTATION

Players will be allowed to use motorized carts in the championship. Carts may be limited at certain sites, so players should plan accordingly. Payment for cart rentals is made to the host club. No more than two carts will be allowed in a pairing.

 

WITHDRAWAL AND REFUND POLICY

Players may withdraw from championships via Golf Genius or by reaching out to Maine Golf staff. Maine Golf will refund all of the entry fee, less $25 to cover processing fees and associated costs, if the withdrawal occurs beyond one week from the first round of the tournament. Refunds of entries made by credit or debit card will be applied to the same card used for payment.

 

No refunds will be issued within one week of the first round of any championship. Unusual circumstances will be considered individually and are at the discretion of Maine Golf.

 

STARTING TIMES

After the application deadline, starting times will be posted at Maine Golf website, as well as emailed to all players in the field. Starting times and pairings are typically available one week before the first round of the tournament.

 

CONDITIONS AND SCHEDULES

The Maine Golf Tournament Committee and/or Rules Committee on site reserves the right to alter any of the conditions, provisions, and/or schedules herein. The decision of the Tournament Committee and/or Rules Committee in any matter is final.

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

For any additional information regarding this championship, or to resolve any questions, please contact Mike Doran, Director of Competitions, at mike@mainegolf.org.