2026 Eclectic Tournament!

 

The 2026 Eclectic is a wide-open, often wild five-round maximum satellite tournament played over six months. Your objective is simple: post your best net score on each hole over multiple rounds. Winning scores often land in the 50s — anything is possible!

 

Tournament Overview

  • Tournament Window: April 1, 2026 – September 30, 2026
  • Maximum Rounds: 5 (one round per calendar month)
  • Entry Fee: $30 (100% paid out to players)
  • Registration Opens: February 1, 2026 (via Golf Genius)
  • Registration Closes: March 15, 2026, at 11:59 PM

 

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Eligibility & General Information

  • Open to all current Los Verdes Men’s Club members with a valid SCGA Handicap Index.
  • Rounds may be played from White or Blue tees.
  • Players make their own tee time reservations at Los Verdes Golf Course.
  • Rounds may be played concurrently with:
    • Any LVMGC stroke-play tournament, or
    • Any official club activity round where the format is stroke-play.
      (Player must play their own ball tee-to-green. No gimmies — all putts must be holed.)

Tournament Flights

  • A maximum of four (4) flights.
  • Flights determined after registration closes on March 15, 2026.
  • Each flight winner advances to the Eclectic Championship in October 2026.
  • If a flight winner cannot participate, the next eligible finisher will be invited.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Players are expected to read, understand, and follow all rules and procedures outlined below.
Failure to comply — whether knowingly or unknowingly — will result in round disqualification.

Rules are available:

OFFICIAL RULES & PROCEDURES

I. Registration & Commitment

  • Sign-up is completed through Golf Genius.
  • Entry fee ($30) must be paid before playing the registration closes.
  • By registering, players confirm:
    • They have read and will abide by all rules.
    • They will keep October 2026 available should they qualify for the finals.
  • Players make their own tee times.

II. Format

  1. Play up to five (5) rounds between April 1, 2026, and September 30, 2026.
  2. Only one round per calendar month may be submitted.
  3. No make-up rounds..
  4. Missed months will be recorded as No Show (NS).
  5. Rounds may be played from White or Blue tees.
    • Tee selection must be clearly indicated on the scorecard.
    • If not indicated, the White Tees will be used.
  6. Scoring is low net on each hole, using the index associated with the round in Golf Genius. (See Section III.)
  7. Final score is the sum of the best net score on each hole across all rounds played.
  8. Rounds may be played concurrently with other eligible LVMGC rounds, provided:
    • You play your own ball tee-to-green, and
    • You are paired with another LVMGC member who will attest your card.

III. Flights & Handicap (Los Verdes Tournament Index)

  1. The number of flights will be determined by dividing the total number of players by 7, with a maximum of 4 flights
    • Example:
      • 25 players ÷ 7 ≈ 3 flights
      • 28 or more players = 4 flights
  2. Players will be assigned to flights (A, B, C, or D) based on their Los Verdes Tournament Index as of March 19, 2026
    • Some flights may have slightly unequal numbers
  3. Tournament Index (NEW for 2026 Satellite Tournaments)
    • Details of the Tournament Index can be found on the LVMGC website.
    • The index used for each player will be displayed on the LVMGC website and updated regularly.
    • Players must use the index associated to their round in Golf Genius (update monthly)

IV. Prior to Playing Your Eclectic Round (NEW – 2026)

  1. Before your round, go to the official Eclectic registration website (URL to be provided around March 15) and submit your monthly round entry.
  2. The entered round date and time must be after the registration submission.
  3. Retroactive registrations are not allowed and will be rejected.
  4. The registration form will request:
    1. Select Eclectic Tournament (via dropdown)
    2. Name & GHIN # (Last Name, First Name, GHIN #) (via dropdown)
    3. Email address
    4. Phone number
    5. Date of round
    6. Tee time
    7. Tee box (White or Blue)
    8. Individual Round, or part of a Weekend Monthly Tournament Round (stroke-play)
  5. A confirmation email will be sent containing with your GGID for the round.
  6. If you are playing a the Weekend Monthly Tournament, enter your score in Golf Genius with your GGID provided for the Eclectic.  The additional round will not be posted as the Weekend Monthly Tournament is automatically posted.
  7. If you not playing the weekend monthly tournament, record your round in Golf Genius as you play (hole-by-hole).  
    • Your round must be recorded the on the day you have played.
  8. You must declare to your Los Verdes Men’s Club playing partners that you are playing an Eclectic round before teeing off

V. Scoring the Round

  1. Record your gross score on each hole.
  2. Maximum score allowed on any hole is 10
  3. Any hole played with a temporary green or temporary tee must be scored as Net Par (Par plus any handicap strokes received on that hole).
  4. Once you registered your monthly round, you are committed to completing the Eclectic round.
    • Illness or injury exceptions must be reported to the Satellite Tournament Chairman.
    • Incomplete rounds without a valid reason result in round disqualification.
  5. The final Eclectic score is computed using the best net score on each hole across all rounds played

 

VI. After the Round

  1. Ensure your scorecard is fully completed:
    • Player name
    • Date of play
    • Tees played
    • Hole-by-hole gross scores
  2. Sign your card and obtain an attesting member’s signature
  3. The attesting member must:
    • signed their name and their score on the card, and
    • have posted their own round (it will be verified).
  4. Deposit the completed physical card in the Eclectic Box in the pro shop.
  5. Complete the post-round registration form:
    • Select your name with the associated GGID
    • Select the attesting member’s name and GHIN #
    • Enter the attesting member’s score
  6. Deposit the completed scorecard in the ECLECTIC BOX in the pro shop
  7. Score Posting:
    • All round will be posted as competition score via Golf Genius with the exception of round played as part of the Weekend Monthly Tournament. 
    • Do not post your score separately, as it will create duplicates.
    • Scores not verifiable within 48 hours risk round disqualification

VII. Standings

  • Standings will be distributed at the beginning May, June, July, August, and September.
  • Standings will be sent via email (currently Golf Genius) and posted on the LVMGC website
  • Final standings will be emailed on October 2, 2026
  • For ties, USGA tie-breaking procedures (Countback Method) will be used to determine the winner.

This method is common in club tournaments and uses scores adjusted by handicap:

  1. Last 9 Holes: Compare gross scores on holes 10-18. Deduct 1/2 of the player's course handicap from that 9-hole total.
  2. Last 6 Holes: If still tied, compare scores on holes 13-18. Deduct 1/3 of the course handicap.
  3. Last 3 Holes: If still tied, compare scores on holes 16-18. Deduct 1/6 of the course handicap.
  4. 18th Hole: If still tied, compare the score on the 18th hole. Deduct 1/18 of the course handicap.
  5. Further Steps: If still tied, the committee can use a coin toss, play another hole, or declare a tie. 

 

VIII. Eclectic Championship

  1. Each flight winner qualifies for the Eclectic Championship
  2. Ties within flights will be broken using Golf Genius tiebreakers
  3. The Eclectic Championship:
    • Played in October 2026 (must be completed by October 31)
    • 18-hole net match play
    • Played from the White PERMANENT tees
  4. Detailed information will be given to the players for the match format
  5. The Champion will be recognized as the 2026 LVMGC Eclectic Champion
  6. Payouts:
    • Champion receives the largest payout, with a guaranteed minimum of $100
    • Remaining playoff participants paid based on finishing position
    • Remaining funds distributed by flights, if available

Enforcement

Failure to follow the Eclectic Rules & Procedures or SCGA Rules of Golf (local rules excepted) will result in round disqualification.
Intentional violations will result in tournament disqualification.

Questions?

Stephane Drolet
Satellite Tournament Chairman