Sterling Grove Golf + Country Club – Men’s Invitational

 

 

Rules Sheet

 

 

  1. USGA Rules govern all play.
  2. Tees:
    • Flights 1 & 2 will play from the Blue Tee
    • Flights 3 – 5 will play from the Blue/White Tee
    • Flights 6 & 7 will play from the White Tee
  3. Out of bounds is defined by a white stake, residential wall, or residential curb.  Areas where dirt meets the decomposed granite (DG) are also out of bounds.

 

  1. All hazards, including water and native grass are considered a lateral hazard.  Proceed under rule 17.1
  • Water to the right of #6 is considered casual water.  Proceed under rule 16.1.

 

  1. Handicaps 
  • Each player will receive 90% of their index
  • A maximum differential of 10 strokes will be applied between partners.  Lowering the higher handicap accordingly.

 

  1. Shootout
    • Handicapped Alternate shot 
    • Alternating drives
    • 50% of each person’s index
    • When all players are on the green, putting will commence from closest to farthest.
    • All ties will be decided by a chip off with a location determined by the professional staff.
    • 4 teams will be eliminated on the 16th hole, 3 teams will be eliminated on the 17th hole and 1 team will be eliminated on the 18th hole.

 

 

  1. The Rules committee will handle all disputes.