2021 Men’s Players League

 

 

 

Mission Statement

  • The Men’s Players League is comprised of male golfers age 18 and older.  Our purpose is to bring together like-minded golfers for the enjoyment of some light-hearted competition. We hope to bring golfers together at all levels of skill for camaraderie and fellowship. We play a weekly 9-hole round on Monday evenings at The Oaks Golf Links.

 

League Schedule

 

Date

Round Information

4/19

Practice Round

4/26

Week 1 – Start of 1st Half Points

5/3

Week 2

5/10

Week 3

5/17

Week 4

5/24

Week 5

5/31

Memorial Day – No League

6/7

Week 6

6/14

Week 1 – Start of 2nd Half Points

6/21

Week 2

6/28

Week 3

7/5

July 4th Observed Holiday – No League

7/12

Week 4

7/19

Week 5

7/26

Week 6

8/2

Playoffs for 1st Half & 2nd Half Winners by Division

8/9

Division Championship Match

8/16

Final Night Banquet – Rain Date for Playoffs or Scramble

 

 

 

Quota Scoring

  • Scoring using Point Quota base of 27, (3 pts. for par x 9 holes = 27 pts.)
  • Your Quota is established based on your course handicap subtracted from 27.

            Ex. A golfer with a 10 handicap, must earn 17 quota points (10 handicap – 27 =17 pts.)

            

  • Quota points are earned during the round by scoring:

0 Points for triple bogey
1 Point for double bogey

2 points for bogey

3 points for par

6 points for birdie

12 points for eagle or better

 

  • 27 Handicap is Max for 9 Holes.
  • Triple bogey is the max score allowed.
  • Your running quota score beginning on week 1 will determine the winners and losers. See prizes below.

 

Rules of Play

  • Teeing Ground: The blue, white or green (Green tees 65+) Tees may be played. The Tee of choice from the golfer will be selected on the first league night.
  • All play will be governed by the USGA Rules of Golf except as listed below:
  • Preferred lies, up to 12’’ no nearer the hole, are permitted in the fairway of the hole being played.
  • All wooded areas are considered hazards and any ball lost in those areas will be played as a ball in a hazard IAW USGA Rule 26b. 
  • The Oaks Golf Links has the option to invoke a local rule at their discretion
  • Disputes arising on the course should be resolved before teeing off on the next hole whenever possible.  If necessary, a second ball could be played and both scores recorded until an official ruling can be made.
  • All League Rounds will be posted by The Oaks.  It is the responsibility of the player to post all non-league rounds on the same day of play.

 

Rain Out / Inclement Weather

  • The Golf Professional on-duty has final say on canceling or continuing a round.
  • If the “Lightning” Air Horn sounds all golfers must immediately return to the club house or seek nearby shelter.
  • Golfer cannot re-start the round until Ok’d by on-duty Golf Professional.
  • If the 1st delay is 45 minutes or less the round will continue
    • Those who do not go back onto the course to complete the round are disqualified for that round’s quota prizes.
  • If the 1st delay is LONGER than 45 minutes the round will be cancelled and a free 9-hole round will be credited to only those who did not complete the round.
  • If there is a 2nd delay the round will be cancelled. A Free 9-hole round will be credited to only those who did not complete the round.

 


Prizes

  • League Split Into 2 Divisions based upon Handicap (Hogan Division, Nicklaus Division)
    • Points Are Accumulated for Weekly Quota Position; this determines our

Half Winners & Playoff Participants.

  • Weekly Prize - Weekly Individual prizes for high quota will be awarded (total number of weekly payouts depends on # of participants).

 

  • Weekly Prize - Weekly Closest To The Pin (2) – When They Become Available.  Additional places paid weekly.
     
  • 1st Half Prize – 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place prizes will be issued to the golfers with the highest point totals for weeks 1 thru 6– tie breaker, total quota over weeks 4, 5 & 6.
     
  • 2nd Half Prize - 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place prizes will be issued to the golfers with the highest point totals for weeks 1 thru 6 for 2nd Half– tie breaker, total quota over weeks 4, 5 & 6
    • If the same person wins each half, he will receive the payout, but the 2nd place golfer in the 2nd half rankings will get that playoff spot.

 

Playoffs

  • 1st Week of Playoffs for Both Divisions – Point Quota Match
    • (1st Half Winner vs. 1st Half 2nd Place)
    • (2nd Half Winner vs. 2nd Half 2nd Place)

 

  • Division Champions - The League Champions for each division will be crowned during the last week.  All other players will play a scramble format.
    • Winnings will be awarded in the form of Golf Shop Credit.

 

Weekly Point Structure

 

1st Place (15), 2nd Place (12), 3rd Place (8) | 4th Place (4)* - *This will be until we can have CTPs

 

Tee Times*

  • Weekly signs ups for league times or requests can be made by emailing Jon Ellis at jon@oaksnh.com by Wednesday for the following week.
  • If the weather and course maintenance allows, leaguers will alternate teeing off from side to side each week.
  • *Any un-used tee times will be release to public play beginning 48 hours before tee off.