League Information:
The GLGC Men's 9 hole League is open to Garrisons Lake Passholders and General Public and is currently accepting new teams on a space available basis. The league is made up of two person teams. Every attempt will be made to pair single players together to form a team if possible. Players with an eligible handicap index can also sign up for the alternate list.
When: The GLGC Men’s League play's 9 holes on Thursday Nights at 5:30pm. The start time is 5:30PM each evening with a shotgun start. All teams must confirm weekly play status by Wednesday at noon.
Weekly Cost: Garrisons Lake Passholder league rate= $0 per event round+$5 weekly prize fee
Rewards Member league rate= $20 per event round+$5 weekly prize fee
Public=$25 per event round+$5 weekly prize fee
Note: The weekly $5 prize fee is used to create a prize fund. $3 of the $5 is used for a weekly payout to the winning teams and $2 of the $5 is used for the end of season prize payout to the overall winning teams. All prizes are distributed in Gift Certificates/Credit at the end of season award presentation during the final play day & cook out.
League Fee: An Annual Handicap is required in the Garrisons Lake Handicap System. It is a one time fee of $25 for public golfers. The handicap system access fee is covered for the Annual Golf Passholders of Garrisons Lake Golf Club.
The one time League fee of $25 for all public players includes the annual handicap service.
The league will consist of 14 regular season dates and 4 Playoff dates giving the potential for 18 weeks of play less any rainouts. RAINOUTS WILL NOT BE MADE UP (except during the playoffs).
Format: The format for each league night is a "Net" Stableford Better Ball Partners.
Each two-person team will earn points on each hole based on their best "Net" score. At the completion of play each night we will score the league based on how many total points you made against the field. 1st through 16th place each week will be given a designated point value that will be totaled throughout the season. Each night you participate and do not finish in the top 16, your team will receive and automatic 5 points. At the end of the regular season the top 16 teams will participate in the Playoffs in a Match Play format - single elimination.
If your team does not qualify for the Playoffs you are still welcome to come out and play on your respective league night.
It is the responsibility of each League Member to establish a USGA Handicap
which is included with your $25 registration league fee. Members that do not established a handicap prior to League play will compete as a "scratch" golfer until a legitimate handicap is acquired. NO EXCEPTIONS
"Net" Stableford Better Ball Partners:
Double Eagle = 7 Points,
Eagle = 5 Points
Birde = 3 Points
Par = 1 Point
Bogey = -1 Points
Double Bogey or Higher = -3 Points
Weekly Scoring:
1st 100 Points 9th 45 Points
2nd 85 Points 10th 40 Points
3rd 75 Points 11th 35 Points
4th 70 Points 12th 30 Points
5th 65 Points 13th 25 Points
6th 60 Points 14th 20 Points
7th 55 Points 15th 15 Points
8th 50 Points 16th 10 Points
Alternates: Alternates are permitted to play in the place of a missing teammate during the"regular season". Alternates are not allowed to participate in the season end Match Play Event. The greens fee is $25 to be paid in the Golf Shop plus the $5 weekly prize fund. Alternates will play as a "scratch" golfer unless they have an established handicap at Garrisons Lake Golf Club or through the DSGA Golfnet system. NO EXCEPTIONS
Playoffs: Match Play: Teams that qualify for the Match Play must play with the original team members. The Match Play will be played as a "Net" Better Ball of Partners Match Play. During the playoffs any match that must be rescheduled due to inclement weaterh must be completed prior to the next official week of play or it will be determined by coin toss. Teams that did not make the playoffs or got eliminated from any round of the playoffs will compete in weekly skins match during the playoff rounds.