RHR Lady 9ers Guidelines

 

Every RHR Lady 9ers member is expected to follow the established USGA Rules of Golf to the best of her ability during play in the league. Golf is, after all, a game of integrity and it is that integrity that makes our league fair and fun for everyone. It is every golfer’s responsibility to ensure all golfers follow the rules. Any rules question should be directed to the league President or the Red Hawk Ridge Golf Course (RHR) Pro Staff.

 

FEES AND REGISTRATION 

Registration for the Lady 9ers will start in December for returning members. The online registration link will be provided when registration opens. Returning members have until February 1 to sign-up for the upcoming season or their spot will be made available to ladies on the waitlist. (The waitlist is currently closed for new additions.)

 

Organizational Fees:  

League fees are $112 plus $48 GHIN fee.  A $20 discount is available to returning members only who register by February 1. 
Total fee for returning members is $140 (register by February 1) and new members is $160.

 

Fees include:

∙ GHIN membership

∙ Lady 9ers administrative costs 

∙ Weekly prizes and special tournament prizes 

∙ Club Championship prizes 

∙ End of season banquet and prizes 

∙ Lady 9ers Hole-In-One Pot: $5 from each member’s organizational fee will be placed in a hole-in one account. The hole-in-one winners will be paid out at the end of the season event. The amount in the pot will be divided among all hole-in-one winners, with a max of $200 for a hole-in-one. Any money left in this account will be applied to the end-of-season event or other club expenses. 

∙ Membership in Colorado Golf Association (CGA) which entitles members to receive CGA information and member benefits. 

 

 

TEE TIMES 

 

SCHEDULING TEE TIMES: League members can schedule tee times beginning at 6:00pm on Tuesdays, 8 days prior to the day of play through Sunday at 10 PM in Golf Genius from April through September. During April and May, a Lady 9er may schedule a tee time for herself and one other league member. Starting in June, a Lady 9er may schedule a tee time for herself and three other league members. The Board of Directors (Board) will review this policy regularly and reserves the right to make changes to ensure all league members have a fair opportunity to access tee times. The Lady 9ers Board will consolidate the tee sheet in Golf Genius each week as needed. This will be completed after the sign-up period closes and golfers will be notified if their tee time has changed. Additionally, a sub list will be established from the waitlist to fill last minute unused tee times (these ladies are not eligible for prizes). Unused tee times will be opened to the public.

 

CANCELLATIONS:  A Lady 9er may cancel her tee time in Golf Genius during the sign-up period with no penalty. If cancellations are made after  10PM on Sunday, the golfer will be charged the greens fee at the discretion of the RHR Pro Shop. League members are required to notify the league coordinator of their late cancellation by emailing RHRLady9ers@gmail.com. Please do not contact the RHR Pro Shop directly for late cancellations. No shows will be charged greens fees. RHR will keep a credit card on file to charge late cancellation fees and no shows. 

 

WEATHER CONDITIONS: The staff at RHR and the league President will determine if the course is unplayable for league play due to the weather. All league members will be notified by 2:00 PM on days that league play is cancelled. If the course remains open even though league has been cancelled, Lady 9ers who wish to play may do so but prizes will not be paid. This will not count as a play day. RHR does not have a severe weather siren/horn for lightning, etc. A player on the course should use her own discretion in deciding to continue play. Rain checks, prorated based on the number of holes played, will be issued at the discretion of RHR staff.

 

CHANGING LEAGUE TIMES: The staff at RHR tries to keep our league times consistent; however, leagues will be moved on occasion when there’s an outside tournament scheduled. Every effort will be made to maintain the scheduled day, even if the times must be changed. Members are asked to be flexible and understanding.

 

SCORING 

 

Please read carefully!! GOLF IS A GAME OF INTEGRITY!! To uphold this integrity, please be certain that you turn in accurate scores.

 

To increase pace of play - A MAXIMUM score of 10 is to be recorded on any hole. If a 10 is reached, a golfer must pick up her ball, announce to her group that she is taking a 10, mark 10 on her scorecard and an "X" for putts. This golfer will be ineligible for a low putts prize, however, she will remain in consideration for game of the day, low net and low gross, as well as posting to GHIN.

              

SCORECARDS 

• All groups must use the Golf Genius live scoring app. One player from each foursome needs use the app to keep score for all players in the foursome.
• Names on scorecard should be in the same order as Golf Genius.
• Two scorecards from each foursome are required.
• The scorecards and Golf Genius must match and the scorecards must be legible.
• Gross score must be completed.
• Putts for every golfer on all holes should be recorded and totaled on both written scorecards. If you record an "X", you no longer need to record future putts.  
• Holes scoring an eagle, birdie, or chip-in must be circled on both scorecards.
• All players must sign and date both of their group’s scorecards indicating they have reviewed and verified that it matches what was posted in Golf Genius.
• If scorecard and Golf Genius do not match, the higher score will be used.
• Once the cards are completed, golfers should place them in the proper envelope in the right-hand drawer under the GHIN computer in the hallway at RHR. This must be done on the day of play.   
• All players in a group may be disqualified from the day's play if the cards are not completed as indicated above.

 

REPORTING SCORES

• Players must turn in scores each time they play in the league and on the day played. Golf Genius will post all scores to the GHIN system. Golfers should not post scores for league play during the regular season (May – September). GHIN will adjust for max score allowed.
• The League Coordinator will make all the calculations to determine weekly prize winners and post the winners through the Golf Genius Lady 9ers online portal. 

 

Scorecard details and accuracy are crucial. Your group may be disqualified for play day prizes if scorecards are not completed correctly and turned in on time.

 

Example Scorecard:

 

 

 

 

 HANDICAPS

• Three (3) 18-hole rounds or six (6) 9-hole rounds are required to initially establish a handicap index. A golfer’s handicap is carried over each year. For questions or clarification, call the League Coordinator or ask someone in the RHR Pro Shop for help.
• Once a member has met the requirements to have her GHIN number activated, every round she plays, whether at RHR or another course, must have a true score posted in GHIN so an accurate handicap index can be determined and maintained.
• Consistently posting both good and bad scores is all a part of the “integrity” of golf.
• In essence, each player will have two handicaps – one is the Handicap Index, which is a calculated number stating that player’s potential playing ability on a course of average playing difficulty. The other is the Course Handicap that adjusts the golfer’s handicap to the relative difficulty of a specific course from a specific set of tees.
• When posting scores to GHIN outside of league play, actual scores (hole by hole) should be recorded. The new World Handicap System will automatically adjust scores based on net double bogey plus any handicap strokes received.
• Golfers can check www.GHIN.com to find their Handicap Index.

 

FLIGHTS AND TEES

• All Lady 9ers will play from the Red Tees.  
• Flights will be determined each week based on handicap.
• Flights will be determined by the golfers registered each week. The total number will be divided into a maximum of 4 flights.

 

WEEKLY AND YEAR-END PRIZES

• To be eligible for weekly prizes, a player must have an established Handicap Index at RHR.
• Approximately 30-35% of total players will be awarded prizes. This may increase, at the discretion of the board,  in order to pay ties on all categories.
• Weekly prize awards begin the first week of the regular season, the first Wednesday in May.

• Golfers can only win one of the following categories: Game of the Day, Low Net, Low Putts, Low Gross. 
• Ties are paid in all categories. 
• After each four playable days of league play, any winnings will be deposited into the player’s RHR Pro Shop account in the form of Pro Shop credit.
• To be eligible for prizes at the Championship tournament, a golfer must have golfed in 1/3 of the qualifying play days.
• The Board will determine the end of the year prizes, which may include low gross/low net rounds, ringer, participation, etc. 
• Payouts for chip-ins, birdies and eagles will be awarded at the end of the season. Each chip-in and birdie will pay $5 and an eagle will pay $25. A golfer hitting a chip-in, birdie or eagle should assure that the scores are recorded and circled on both scorecards. 

 

All winnings in the form of credits will be placed in a member’s personal account at the RHR Pro Shop after every four play dates. At any time during the season Pro Shop credits can be used in the Pro Shop for merchandise, range balls, and for golf outside of league play, Monday through Thursday, at regular course rates.

• Members MUST spend the money from their accounts before December 15 or the money WILL BE FORFEITED to RHR.
• RHR Lady 9ers have the benefit of a 10% discount on non-sale merchandise at the Pro Shop. It’s a member’s responsibility to inform the person behind the desk of her league membership.

 

PACE OF PLAY REMINDERS

Expeditious play is critical for league members playing on any given day as well as for the efficient operation of the course. Players should make every effort to keep their play, and that of their group, moving along.

• A 9-hole round should be completed in 2 ¼ hours or less.

• A golfer should spend no more than 20 seconds from the time she chooses a club to when she actually strikes her ball.
• Please play Ready Golf. 
• Each group should stay up with the group ahead of them.
• There is a maximum of 10 shots per hole.
• A provisional ball should be played if a hit ball might be lost or it landed in a penalty area. A golfer must announce her intent to hit a provisional shot prior to hitting it.
• No more than 3 minutes should be spent looking for a lost ball.
• Golfers are encouraged to arrive at the first tee 5 minutes before their assigned tee time.
• At the completion of a hole, golfers should move to the next tee box and mark scores for the previous hole.

 

If speed of play becomes a problem, a sequence of actions may be initiated. 

1. If a particular group is being slow, a member in one of the trailing groups should call the Pro Shop (720-733-3500) to request one of the RHR staff be sent to encourage the group to move along more quickly.  
2. Should the same individual or group cause the same problem in subsequent weeks, a member of the Lady 9ers Board will speak with the offender(s) and an email reminder will also be sent to the offender(s).
3. The Board will send a warning to the offender(s) if the problem persists.
4. The Board reserves the right to revoke any player’s membership.
5. This sequence of procedures was established so that playing in the league remains enjoyable for everyone.   

 

 

TOURNAMENTS

Georgia Esterline Memorial Member Guest Tournament:  This tournament is held in honor of Georgia Esterline, the founder of our league. Members and their guests (women only) are invited to register for this event and enjoy this 9-hole golf event with dinner to follow. Course handicaps will be used although established handicaps are not required for participation. This tournament will be considered the event of the day and no additional times will be available for league play. This tournament is typically held on a Wed evening in June with a 5 PM shotgun start.

 

Golf Exchange: The Lady 9ers participate in a 9-Hole Golf Exchange with 5 other local ladies clubs: Heritage Eagle Bend, Aurora Hills, Meadow Hills, Common Grounds and Lone Tree. On each scheduled Golf Exchange day, golfers who sign up and pay to golf in a specific Exchange will be assigned to a group of golfers from several different member clubs for golf in a creative, fun, format. After golf, there will be a light meal and prizes will be awarded. Please view the Golf Exchange page for specific dates and times.  

 

Club Championship: The Lady 9ers Club Championship will be held on three consecutive league days starting in late August.  To be eligible for tournament prizes a member must have completed rounds in at least 1/3 of all the league playable events.  The best of 2 scores for each golfer will be their score for the Championship. Sign up and fees will be handled the same as regular league play. 

 

Members must register and pre-pay before the specified deadlines for any Lady 9ers tournament. No exceptions can be made. Payments for tournaments, except Club Championship, are by VENMO @RHRLady-9ers, or by check, made out to RHRLGC Lady 9ers.

 

ANNUAL EVENTS

A general membership meeting for all existing members and potential new members will be held annually in March at the RHR Grill. Included will be a welcome of new members, review of general league procedures, introduction and explanation of all new policies, brief review of the by-laws followed by a vote by members present to adopt by-laws for current season, counseling potential members, recruiting volunteers, and answering members’ questions, along with soliciting suggestions and feedback. All league members are encouraged to attend, particularly those new to the Lady 9ers.

 

An end-of-season event will be held on the last day of play in September.  

 

GENTLE REMINDERS

 

• CELL PHONES: All members are asked to switch to vibrate or turn off cell phones during their round of golf as a courtesy to fellow golfers. A cell phone in each group may be used during league play to record scores in Golf Genius.

 

• GUESTS: Guests and spouses may not participate during league play days. These rules may be suspended for certain specified tournaments. 

 

• ALCOHOL: Alcohol CAN NOT be brought to RHR in accordance with the Colorado State Liquor Laws. Alcoholic beverages should be purchased in the grill prior to your tee time and/or from the beverage cart.

 

• SMOKING: As a courtesy, please refrain from smoking during Lady 9ers league play.

 

• RULES and PROCEDURES: Every Lady 9ers member is expected to follow the established USGA Rules of Golf to the best of her ability during play in Lady 9ers league play. A golfer’s signature at the bottom of the registration form signifies that she has read and agrees to following all rules guidelines, and by-laws set forth for the RHRLGC Lady 9ers. It is every golfer’s responsibility to help fellow Lady 9ers follow the rules. Any rules question or dispute should be directed to the Rules Chair, the league President or the pro staff.

 

• EMAIL ADDRESSES AND MEMBER PERSONAL INFORMATION: Membership information is provided for the sole purpose of Lady 9ers golf business. The league membership list MAY NOT in any way be shared with anyone outside of the league nor can it be used for promoting private business.

 

• PRO SHOP DISCOUNT: All members of the RHR Lady 9ers are entitled to a 10% discount on non-sale items in the Pro Shop. 

 

• PERSONAL ACCOUNTS: Prize money is placed into a personal account in the Pro Shop for a member to spend. Any money left in the account past December 15, will be forfeited and does not go to the RHR Lady 9ers.