ELIGIBILITY: Open to Member Clubs of the Iowa Golf Association. All players listed on this entry application must be active participants in the IGA Individual Member Program (tracked via GHIN) with no fewer than ten (10) 18-hole scores posted during the previous 12 months. Eligible entries must be male amateur golfers as defined by the USGA rules. A player MUST be active on the IGA/GHIN roster of the IGA Member Club they are competing for. Limit of one team per Member Club. If field is not full at the entry deadline then a club may enter up to one more team. An individual participant may compete for exactly one club.
FORMAT: Each club fields a team of 4 amateur golfers, with one golfer designated as a Team Captain. A club participates in both the net and gross divisions. Each golfer plays his/her own golf ball throughout the competition. A club records the best 3 of 4 18-hole total scores for the gross competition. A club records its best 3 of 4 scores including any handicap strokes for each hole for the Net competition.
HANDICAP INDEX INFORMATION: Each individual golfer must have no fewer than ten (10) 18-hole scores posted through the IGA Handicap Service (GHIN®, a USGA Service) in the previous 12 months. Handicap Indexes as of (September 23rd - Entry Deadline) will be the indexes used at the championship. YOU MUST IDENTIFY EACH INDIVIDUAL IGA/GHIN® NUMBER ON THE APPLICATION FORM!
PRACTICE PRIVILEGES: Practice rounds are at the discretion of the host course in terms of starting times and fees. Players are responsible for scheduling their own tee times with host club. Practice privileges are limited to entrants only.
ALTERNATES, SUBSTITUTIONS: Each IGA Member Club may list up to four (4) alternates on the entry application. If listing an alternate, information must be filled out in full! The team captain must notify the IGA office as soon as possible if an alternate is to be used. A club may substitute a player who is not listed as an alternate provided they can provide proof of that player’s Handicap Index as of September 23rd (Entry Deadline).
WITHDRAWALS AND REFUNDS: Entry fees will be refunded if the IGA office is notified on or before September 23rd, 2024. After September 23, fees will be refunded only in event of injury or illness. There will be a $20 service charge on all refunds.
ACCEPTANCE OF PLACES; NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL: If a player decides not to compete, he must notify the IGA office promptly. Failure to comply may disqualify a player from future IGA conducted competitions. If any player withdraws on or before the first day of play substitution is allowable only by alternates. In the event of a last minute withdrawal a club may substitute a player who is not listed as an alternate provided they can provide proof of that player’s membership status at the club for which they will be competing and their Handicap Index as of (Sept 23rd).
ENTRIES — FORM, FEE, CLOSING DATE: Entrants are solely responsible for securing and returning entry forms and fees by the due date. Entries must reach the IGA office by 11:59 P.M., September 23 and must be accompanied by the appropriate fee ($400). You may enter online using a credit card at www.iowagolf.org up to the deadline or until a field limit is met, whichever comes first. Late, unsigned or incomplete applications are not acceptable and will be returned. There will be no exceptions!
The entry fee includes the cart fee for all four players on your team. Players are not required to ride but there will NOT be a refund if you decide to walk.
Rules of Amateur Status
The entry fee and expenses to participate in this event can be paid by the IGA Member Club on behalf of the players without violating the amateur status of the players. This includes entry fees, travel, and team uniforms, if so desired.
CHAMPIONSHIP ROUNDS- 18 holes of stroke play
The field will be limited to the first 32 entries. There will be a shotgun start. The starting hole for each grouping will be determined by random through the computer.
CONDITIONS, SCHEDULES: The IGA reserves the right to alter any of the conditions and schedules herein as needed. This may include but is not limited to, suspending play to a following day, or canceling current or future rounds. The decision of the Tournament Committee in any matter shall be final. Under any circumstances, all possible attempts will be made to complete the event in the scheduled number of rounds.
PERSONAL APPEARANCE: Proper golf attire is mandatory; the committee reserves the right to determine whether this requirement is met. Shorts are permitted, provided they are Bermuda length or longer. T-shirts, tank tops, sweatpants, and blue jeans are NOT permitted.
PACE OF PLAY: Under Rule 5.6b(3) the IGA has adopted pace of play guidelines that include the maximum period of time allotted to complete a stipulated round, number of holes and/or strokes. These guidelines and the resulting penalties will be made available to every competitor in advance of the championship.