Terms of Competition

 

 

ELIGIBILITY

The Metropolitan, the women's Club Team Championship, is open to all female golfers who are members of a Maine golf club affiliated with the Maine Golf and are active with a Handicap Index in Maine. Guests are not allowed to play in championship or team events.

 

FORMAT
The Metropolitan Club Team Championship is a four-player team competition that features 18-holes of stroke play in a best two balls-of-four format. To be eligible for the overall championship prize of Metropolitan Club Team Champion, all four team members must be from the same club, and the team must record the lowest gross score over the two days of competition. When applicable, teams made up of members from different clubs may compete for  gross and net prizes but are not eligible for the championship trophy.

 

Players will form their own four-person teams and compete on either Monday or Tuesday. A player may play for only one team. Each team member will play at 90% of her course handicap. Individuals may also enter an optional skins competition for $5 in addition to the entry fee.

 

ENTRY INFORMATION

Each team must file a single, online entry for the championship. One team player will complete an application at mainegolf.org or at the Maine Golf women's portal. Entries will not be taken over the phone.

 

The team rep applies for either Monday or Tuesday competition. Keep in mind that play dates are not guaranteed, so players should make both days available in case reassignment is necessary to even out the fields.

 

The field for the Metropolitan Club Team Championship will be limited to 100 players (25 teams) each day. As a Club Team Championship, priority will be given to teams made up of 4 players from the same home club. If the field is not filled by club teams, then teams with players from multiple clubs (mixed teams) will be allowed to participate. 

If the tournament is oversubscribed after the registration deadline has passed, the two-day field will be narrowed to 50 teams using the following procedure:

  • All club teams will qualify unless more than 50 club teams apply.
  • If more than 50 club teams apply, the teams with the lowest aggregate team handicap indexes will qualify.
  • If fewer than 50 club teams apply, mixed teams with the lowest aggregate team handicap indexes will be added to the field. 

 

The field will be evenly split between Monday and Tuesday with 25 teams playing each day. Teams may select their preferred day of play, but must be available to play both days if one day proves more popular than the other.  Maine Golf has the final say in determining the field for a Championship. 

 

Entry Fee: $240 per team; $5 per person for optional skins. 

Entry Deadline: August 10, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.

 

Players are reminded to apply early to allow time for addressing errors, incomplete applications, and/or eligibility issues. 

 

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
All women will compete for the championship by playing only one 18-hole, best ball round at 90% handicap.

Monday, August 24:     18-hole stroke play
Tuesday, August 25:    18-hole stroke play

 

PRIZES

Members of the Metropolitan Club Team Championship team, with the overall low gross score after both days of competition, will receive individual trophies and monetary awards to be added to their Maine Golf accounts. In the event of a two-way tie, the teams will be deemed co-champions. If more than two teams tie, a tiebreaker will decide the winner using USGA guidelines. Gross and net prizes for each competition day will be awarded based on the number of team entries within the each flight and winnings will be added to the players’ Maine Golf accounts. A team may win only one competition. 

 

STARTING TIMES
Starting times will be posted at mainegolf.org and will be emailed to all players in the field.

 

RULES OF GOLF
All play will be governed by The Rules of Golf as approved by the USGA, except as modified by local rules. The on-site Rules Committee will have the final authority on all rulings.

 

TRANSPORTATION
Carts are strongly recommended. Carts will be limited to two per team. Cart fees will be processed once the field is set and fee will be added to entry if paying by credit card. Players may also use voucher funds to cover the cost of carts.

 

CONDITIONS AND SCHEDULES
The Maine Golf Tournament Committee/on-site Rules Committee reserves the right to alter any of the conditions, provisions, and/or schedules herein. The decision of these committees in any matter is final. 

 

WITHDRAWAL AND REFUND POLICY

Advanced entry fees will be refunded regardless of reason if Maine Golf is notified before the close of entries. Maine Golf will refund all the entry fee, less $5 to cover processing fees and associated costs. Refunds of entries made by credit or debit card will be applied to the same card used for payment. After the close of entries, fees will be refunded only if the tournament remains full or in the event of injury or illness. No refunds will be awarded after the start of the tournament. Unusual circumstances will be considered individually. 

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
For additional information or questions regarding the championship, please contact the women's tournament manager.