First Tee - Roanoke Valley Parent-Child Golf Tournament 

*The USGA Rules of Golf govern all play with the following exceptions:

                           

Distance Measuring Devices:  Distance Measuring Devices are permitted for use as long as they do not read slope and/or wind

 

Out of Bounds:  Wooden & Cyclone fences as well as the tennis building define out of bounds.  Out of bounds is determined by the inside edge of fence posts at ground level and white stakes. Driving Range teeing ground and practice bunker, as well as the practice putting green is to be played as out of bounds

 

Obstructions: Stones in Bunkers are to be played as Movable Obstructions and can be moved without penalty

 

Hole #3 -Redbud – As an additional option to Rule 24, players may use the nearest Ball Drop provided when interference exists with the cart path and wooden fence.

Hole #6 -Redbud – As an additional option to Rule 24, players may use the Ball Drop provided when interference exists with the cart path in the area between the blue lines.

 

Abnormal Ground Conditions:  Unmarked tree stumps are to be played as short trees.

Newly planted trees identified by ropes and stakes are Ground Under Repair from which play is prohibited.  If a player’s ball lies in the area or if it interferes with the player’s stance or the area of intended swing, the player is required to take full relief.

A ball located in an unmarked flowerbed is in play.  No free relief.

 

Scoring: The maximum score that a team can record is Double Bogey (i.e. Par 4 = max score of 6)

 

Format for ALL Divisions:  

5-Hole (1,2,3,8,9) & 9-Hole Division Scramble – Crabapple Course

• Both Parent and Child will tee off on each hole.
• The team will then decide which drive is best and go to that drive (quickly pick up the shot that’s not used). 
• Both Parent and Child hit a shot from that location and each subsequent best location until the ball is holed.

18-Hole Division Scramble (see description above):  Crabapple / Redbud Course

Hole 6.5: After you putt out on Crabapple #6, please proceed to the First Tee facility to the right through the gates to pick up your favor, play a game and participate in the raffle.  **Reminder that this hole is required!

Paradise Rules Apply: Players may move the ball within one scorecard length through the green (no closer to the hole) and one putter head length on the green (no closer to the hole). The playing surface must remain the same when placing the ball.

 

 

Ties:  All ties will be a match of cards determined by USGA scorecard recommendations depending on the number of holes your division is playing in.

 

Divisions & Course Yardages:

Please play the tees that you are assigned on your scorecard. This should be the tee that you are most accustomed to playing based on your age and playing ability.  Any questions, please speak with a tournament committee member BEFORE the beginning of your round.

 

On Course Prizes: 

 

Saturday 9-hole

Closest to the line - Crabapple #2 - KIDS only!

Closest to the pin – Crabapple #5 – KIDS only!

Longest putt made - Crabapple #8 - KIDS only!

 

Sunday 18-hole

Longest Drive in Fairway - Crabapple #2 – ALL players

Closest to the pin - Crabapple #5 – ALL players

Closest to the pin - Crabapple #9 – ALL players

Closest to the pin – Redbud #2 – ALL players

Closest to the pin - Redbud #7 – ALL players

 

Sunday 5-hole

Longest drive – Crabapple #1 – KIDS only!

Closest to the line - Crabapple #2 - KIDS only!

Longest putt made – Crabapple #8 – KIDS only!

 

 

Pace of Play:  In an effort to move all groups around the golf course in a timely manner, any group that falls more than one hole behind, will be asked to skip a hole and record the maximum score (double bogey) for the hole skipped.  Please keep up with the group in front of you!

 

Scorers Area: Players are responsible for checking their score and their competitor’s score upon completion of play.  Scorecards are still to be signed, attested and submitted at the scoring table immediately after play for score verification.

 

Rules Committee: The tournament rules committee will have the final decision on all rulings on the golf course.

 

Thank you for playing and we hope to see you next year at our tournament.

Save the weekend of September 20-21, 2025!