CAROLINAS INTERCLUB INFORMATION

 

Interclub Overview:

• The CGA runs two Interclub competitions annually. Play begins in March with Playoffs starting in July/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.
• The Deadline to register is in late February each year. (April 1 for mountain clubs closed for winter).
• The Entry fee is $300 per team.
• At each match, the home team charges a cart fee only. No Greens Fees are charged.

 

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. 4 and 6 Team Pods are preferred.
• Clubs can pre-form their own Pod (preferred) or request to be paired with other CGA clubs.
• Clubs can submit more than one team in one or both leagues.
• Match rosters consist 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 are played on weekends. Senior league matches are played during weekdays.
• Each team plays 6 matches (3 home & 3 away) in the regular season (March thru July). Playoffs are single elimination and begin in August.
• Match rosters consist 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 a net 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.
• Players compete with 85% of their 12 month Low Handicap Index (Low HI).
• 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: Tom Thorpe at tthorpe@carolinasgolf.org or Hogan May at hogan.may@carolinasgolf.org *