The Tellico Village Ladies’ Golf Association 18-Hole Golf League 
would like to express our thanks and appreciation to the sponsors of this Yearbook:

Both these sponsors have a long history with the TVLGA 18-Hole Golf League and have graciously sponsored this yearbook plus many other events throughout the years of our existence.  They have supported the TVLGA 18-Hole Golf League when we needed them and we want to express our sincere appreciation.

 
TELLICO VILLAGE GOLF COURSES

             
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Chelsea System – Golf Tee Times:                                           (865) 458-0024
Web Site – Golf Tee Times:                                             www.tellicovillage.org
(Internet Explorer)        (under amenities, click on golf, then   “click here for Chelsea tee times”)

TELLICO VILLAGE  GOLF STAFF PROFESSIONALS

 Director of Golf:                                                      Jim West
Head Golf Professional:                 Mark Wickenden
PGA Golf Professionals:                Adam Jacob                                                                                                                                              Lisa Vaught
Asst. Professionals:                       Erik White                                                       

For TVLGA news go to our website at TVLGA18.org

For Tellico Village Golf News, see Channel 3, the Village Connection, the Tell-E-Gram,

or visit the Tellico Village Golf site at www.TellicoVillage.org

Tellico Village

Ladies’ Golf Association

18-Hole League

 TABLE OF CONTENTS

2011

18-HOLE LEAGUE BOARD

OFFICERS AND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS

Past Presidents

of the

Tellico Village Ladies’ Golf Association

GENERAL INFORMATION

League members must sign up weekly through the Chelsea system (phone or web site) or, when necessary, at a course club house bulletin board.  

Chelsea Signup, Telephone

To sign up using Chelsea, dial 458-0024 and follow these directions.

(1) Choose OPTION 1 (Make a Tee Time Request)

(2) Choose OPTION 2 (Make an Event Request)

(3) Choose OPTION 2 (Choose the LGA18 Event)

(4) Enter the date you want to play:  MMDDYY

(5) Verify the date by choosing Yes (1) or No (2)

(6) Enter Captain’s Number (your POA number)

Follow the prompts to complete your request.

Chelsea Signup, Web Site

You may also sign up online at www.tellicovillage.org.  Click on amenities, then golf, then on Click here for Chelsea tee times.  On the dropdown Request menu, click on Add an Event Request.  Fill in the required information to complete your request.  Your request is not accepted until you have received a 5-digit confirmation number.  Record this confirmation number.  You will need this number in the event you want to revise or cancel your request.  Chelsea sign up willclose at noon on the Monday preceding Tuesday play.  Bulletin Board sign up deadlines are listed on the sign up sheet.  After the deadline, call the golf professional assigned to the league.  Pairings are done on Monday afternoons. 

For cancellations after these deadlines, call the Tellico Village course directly.

Other General Information

Appropriate attire should be worn on the golf course.  The current dress code for Tellico Village courses is posted in the Pro Shops.  Plan to arrive at least 30 minutes prior to your scheduled tee time or shotgun start.  Announcements will be made PROMPTLY15 minutes prior to start time after which we will proceed to our starting tees for shotgun start. (Note: Start time changes monthly throughout the season and is posted on the calendar.)

RAIN POLICY

On questionable weather days, we will NOT cancel play unless the course is closed.  If you are signed up to play and do not wish to play, please call the Pro Shop of the Tellico Village course where we are scheduled to play to cancel.  If a Team event is scheduled for that day and an in­sufficient number of players show up, we will revert to individual stroke play.  Prize payout will be determined based on the number of players participating.  Rain checks will be issued if it rains after play has begun.

GOLF ETIQUETTE

·        Maintain pace of play.  Every effort should be made to play at the same pace as the group in front of you.  However, a ball being struck can be heard from a considerable dis­tance and a ball landing too close to the group in front of you is a distraction.  Hitting when the group is too close is dangerous and discourteous.

• When on the putting green, do not stand within the peripheral vision of the player who is putting.  Never stand within the area that would be considered the line of sight of the player putting.  Do not stand on their “line” to the hole.  Use common sense and stand where they cannot see you while they putt.

·        Repair your ball mark (and one other) before leaving the green.

·        Do not move, talk, or stand in the line of sight of a player making a stroke anywhere on the course.

• On the fairway, use the sand provided to fill your divot and any others close by.

·        When leaving a bunker, use the rake to carefully fill and smooth holes and footprints.  Rake should be placed parallel to the fairway and away from the sides of the bunker.

HANDICAPS

The USGA’s Equitable Stroke Control (ESC) sets a maximum number that a player can post on any hole depending on the player’s course handicap.  Your score must be adjusted accordingly, prior to posting for handicap purposes.

 TVLGA – 18 members will play to a maximum course handicap of 36 in all League events.

EQUITABLE STROKE CONTROL

Most Improved Golfer Award

To be considered for the “Most Improved Golfer Award,” a player must have participated in the League from the start of the season with an established handicap.

SCORING

Each player is responsible for turning in a completed score card (as determined by the Professional Staff) after EVERY round of golf, both at home and away.

Post scores in all forms of play…stroke play and even team competitions in which you are re­quested to pick up.  If a player does not finish a hole or is conceded a stroke, the player shall re­cord their MOST LIKELY SCORE.  MOST LIKELY SCORE is the number of strokes already taken plus the estimated number of strokes needed to complete the hole.  All tournament scores, home and away need to be posted as tournament scores.  

You are to post your score when you play at least 13 holes of an 18-hole round or at least 7 holes of a 9-hole round.  On the holes you did not play, record a par plus any handicap strokes you would have received for that hole.

GOLF RULES

·        Except for “Local Rules” and “League Rules” (if any), “USGA Rules of Golf” and “Decisions on the Rules of Golf” will apply.

·        The Pro Shop will post a notice advising golfers when and which Local Rules are in effect.  If “Winter Rules” or “Preferred Lies” are in effect, a golfer may, without penalty, improve her lie by one club length when on the fairway or in the rough (however, after the one club length improvement, the ball must remain in the rough), no closer to the hole.  Otherwise, play the ball as it lies in the fairway, in the rough or in a hazard.  UNDER USGA RULES ANY TIME A BALL IS MOVED, A 1-STROKE PENALTY MUST BE TAKEN.

• A player may declare a ball UNPLAYABLE at any place on the course except when the ball is in a water hazard.  If a ball is declared unplayable, the player must, under penalty of one stroke:

1. Play a ball as nearly as possible at the spot from which the original ball was last played.
2. Drop a ball within two club-lengths of the spot where the ball lay, but not nearer the hole.
3. Drop a ball behind the point where the ball lay, keeping that point directly between the hole and the spot on which the ball is dropped, with no limit to how far behind that point the ball may be dropped.
4. If the unplayable ball is in a bunker, she may proceed under any of the three options listed above.  However, if she elects Options 2 or 3, the ball must be dropped in the bunker.

• Ground under repair (GUR) will be marked with a white line.  A free drop may be taken, one club length from the nearest point of relief, no closer to the hole.

§  Points are given for Low Putts on Pin Days only.   For this reason, on those days, all putts must be holed.  

• OUT OF BOUNDS:  Out of Bounds are marked by white stakes (in some cases a white line may be used).  The stakes are NOT considered obstructions and are deemed to be fixed.  They may NOT be removed when making a stroke.  If you suspect your ball is out of bounds, or lost outside a water hazard, to save time, play a PROVISIONAL ball.  You must declare that you are playing a provisional ball and identify it to your fellow competi­tors.  A player may continue to hit the provisional ball until she reaches the spot where the original ball was lost.  If, after a brief search, the original ball is found and is in play, she may abandon the provisional ball and hit the original ball as it lies without penalty.  The penalty for an out of bounds ball or lost ball is stroke and distance.

• HAZARDS:  Lateral water hazards are defined by red stakes and red lines.  Water hazards are defined by yellow stakes and yellow lines.  Both red and yellow stakes may be removed if they interfere in making a stroke.  Grounding a club when addressing a ball in a hazard is a 1 stroke penalty.  This also applies to bunkers.

• DISPUTES:  In stroke play, if a dispute arises and cannot be resolved on the course within a reasonable time, a player may choose to play a second ball.  The player must announce to her fellow competitors her intention to do so and declare with which ball she will score, if the rules permit.  Both balls are to be holed out.  Both scores will be kept on the scorecard.  When the player reaches the clubhouse, a Pro will be consulted and a ruling will be made.

§  DROP ZONES:  There will be marked drop zones in appropriate areas on all courses.  We will play according to local rules as posted in the clubhouses.  

STANDING RULES

The following standing rules are effective January 2007:

            1. The League Championship, which is a two-day league tournament, must have provisions for a                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      rain date in order to satisfy the requirements for two rounds of golf.

            2. Cell phones should be turned off when on the golf course, and should only be used in

                emergency situations.

TVLGA 18-HOLE LEAGUE

BYLAWS

ARTICLE I – Name

The name of this organization shall be Tellico Village Ladies Golf Association, 18-Hole League.  It is a non-profit organization.

ARTICLE II – Object

The object of this Association shall be to encourage play of the game of golf, according to USGA rules, among the ladies of Tellico Village and to conduct tournaments for members throughout the year.

ARTICLE III – League Playing Day

The League playing day is Tuesday morning of each week of the golf season.  The League will alternate play between Toqua, Tanasi and Kahite Golf courses.

ARTICLE IV – Membership

Section 1:  The membership of the 18-Hole League of this Association shall be limited to female members with a valid POA number who are registered in the 18-Hole USGA Handicap Rating System and who pay dues to the TVLGA 18-Hole League.

Section 2:  The Golf Professionals shall be honorary, non-dues paying members of this Association.

Section 3:  All members shall be assessed annual dues as determined by the 18-Hole League Board, payable when determined by that Board.  New members joining after August 1^st shall be assessed one-half (1/2) the dues and the full cost of the handicap service.

ARTICLE V – League Qualifications

Section 1:  All new TVLGA-18 members will have a maximum USGA handicap of thirty-six (36) or less for the home (Toqua) course when signing up for the league. 

Section 2:  A new member must post or have cards for at least five (5) rounds of golf when joining the League, or have a current, qualifying USGA Handicap Index that produces a Course Handicap of 36 or less.

Section 3:  To compete in the League Championship Tournament, a player must have posted 7 scores for 18 holes of League play.  For each day that League play is cancelled, one of the seven score requirements will be deducted for qualification.

 ARTICLE VI – Officers

The 18-Hole League of this Association shall elect the following officers:

President

Vice-President

Recording Secretary

Membership Secretary

Treasurer

They shall hold office beginning in October following the annual Fall meeting of members.  These officers shall be elected for a term of one (1) year or until their respective successors are elected.  No member shall hold the same office for more than two (2) consecutive years.  However, due to the specialized skills of the Treasurer’s office, a 3^rd year is allowed if required by the needs of the League. If for any reason an officer cannot complete her term of office, a replacement for that officer will be appointed by the Board.

ARTICLE VII – 18 Hole League Board

The Board shall be composed of the elected officers, the Immediate Past President, and the Chairpersons of each committee appointed by the President. The Board will institute such rules and regulations, consistent with these Bylaws, it deems necessary and proper.  All meetings of the Board of Directors will be posted and open to league members.

ARTICLE VIII – Executive Committee

The Executive Committee shall be composed of seven (7) members:  The President, the Immediate Past President, the Vice President, the Recording Secretary, the Membership Secretary, the Treasurer, and one member at large.  The Executive Committee shall meet on a regular basis to discuss and handle matters relating to league function.  Executive Committee members will also provide liaison with Committee Chairpersons.  The Executive Committee shall conduct, manage and control the affairs and business of the organization within the rules and regulations instituted by the 18-Hole League Board.  All meetings of the Executive Committee will be posted and open to league members.

ARTICLE IX – Duties of Officers

Section 1:      The President shall:

(a) Preside at all meetings.

(b) Name the Chairpersons for all committees and for special committees.

(c) Be an ex-officio member of all committees.

(d) Be an ex-officio member of the Board for the first year after she has served as President to provide continuity in the League.

Section 2:      The Vice-President shall:

(a) Preside in the absence of the President.  In the event the Vice- President is unable to act, the Board shall appoint some other member of the Board who shall assume all duties and functions of the President on an interim basis.

(b) Serve as Weekly Events Chairperson.  She may appoint Co-Chairpersons to help with the weekly events or hostesses to assist the Vice-President with duties of the Weekly Events.

Section 3:      The Recording Secretary shall:

(a)   Keep a record of all annual and special meetings of the members.

(b)   Keep a record of all meetings of the Board and the Executive Committee.

(c)   Have charge of all papers and correspondence.

Section 4:      The Membership Secretary shall:

(a)    Keep a record of all members, together with their standing, in regard to dues and fees.

(b)   Work with the Pro Shop to ensure the membership data is accurate and reflects the current membership status.

(c)    Prepare a yearbook for the League, with the assistance of the Executive Committee, and see that all members receive a copy.

Section 5:      The Treasurer shall:

(a)   Receive all funds and deposit such funds in the depositories as may be approved by the Executive Committee.

(b)   Disburse funds upon approval by the Executive Committee.

(c)   Maintain records of all receipts and disbursements.

(d)   Submit such reports to local, State, and Federal agencies as may be required by law.

(e)   Submit monthly reports to the Executive Committee and annual reports to the membership at the meetings of the League.

(f)    Submit books for audit once a year.

ARTICLE X – Meetings

Section 1:  The Board shall meet as deemed necessary after their election and appointment.  

Section 2:  The League shall hold membership meetings twice a year, one in the spring to open the season, and one in the fall at the close of the season.  The meeting in the fall shall be for the purpose of electing new officers and for such other business as may come before the League.  The League’s Board or Executive Committee may call special meetings of the membership at its discretion and advance notice must be given to the membership.  

Section 3:  One fourth (1/4) of the membership shall constitute a quorum and a quorum must be present to vote on any issue having any effect on the League.

 Section 4:  There may be written ballots for major issues.

ARTICLE XI – Election of Officers

Section 1:  The Nominating Committee shall be composed of five members:  a Past President still active in the League who will act as the Chairperson of the Committee, the current Vice-President, and three members selected by the Chairperson.  These three members shall have been active members of the League for at least two years.

The five members of the Nominating Committee will share duties equally.  They shall present a slate of one nominee for each elective office.  They shall have qualified the candidates and ob­tained the consent of each nominee in advance of the Fall meeting.

(1)        The President shall post the names of the nominated officers on the bulletin board 30 days before the fall meeting.

(2)        At the fall meeting, the Chairperson of the Nominating Committee will present the slate of officers for the following year.  The President will ask for nominations from the floor.  Nominations from the floor will be handled in accordance with Roberts Rules of Order.  If there are no nominations from the floor, the Secretary will be instructed to cast a unani­mous ballot for the slate as presented.

Section 2:  One person shall be nominated for each office.  Further nominations may be made from the floor is desired.

 ARTICLE XII – Amendments

The Bylaws may be amended at one of the regular membership meetings of the League by a majority of those present at the meeting, providing the amendment has been submitted in writing and posted at least thirty (30) days prior to the date of such regular meetings.  If the meeting is a special meeting, then a majority vote by those present is required to pass a motion.

 ARTICLE XIII – Parliamentary Procedures

The rules contained in the current editions of Roberts Rules of Order, newly revised, shall govern the League in all cases to which they are applicable and in which they are not inconsistent with these Bylaws and any special rules of order the League may adopt.

 The above constitutes the Bylaws

 DUTIES OF APPOINTED CHAIRPERSONS  

The ADVISOR is the immediate Past President; she will attend Board meetings and Executive Committee meetings to provide continuity to the League.  She will chair the Nominating Com­mittee. 

The BIG SISTERS Chairperson will maintain a program to welcome new members.

The BIRDIE Chairperson will monitor the number of birdies made by our league members, distribute birdie pins, and determine the winner of the most-birdies award.

 The CHIP-IN Pot Chairperson will oversee the weekly chip-in event and distribute the monies accordingly.

 The COMMUNICATION Chairperson will maintain a committee to communicate the special information to the membership via email. Those members who do not use email will be phoned.

 The GARDEN Chairperson will see that the garden is maintained and planted as needed.

 The HANDICAP Chairperson will oversee League Members’ handicaps and educate the membership as to handicap information.  She will be the TVLGA-18 League representative on the Tellico Village Golf Handicap Committee.  

The RULES Chairperson will help educate the membership regarding the rules of golf.  They will find answers to rules situations that come up during the season.

 The KNOX AREA Chairperson will be the liaison between the TVLGA and the Knox Area Board.  She will organize and present the tournament, with the help of the Professional Staff, when Tellico Village hosts the other Knox Area clubs.

      The INTERCLUB Chairperson will be the liaison between the TVLGA and Interclub.  She will organize and present the        tournament, with the help of the Professional Staff, when Tellico Village hosts the other Interclub members.

 The OUTSIDE INVITATIONAL Chairperson will provide information to the League membership regarding tournaments being held in our area.

 The PRIZE Chairperson will purchase prizes for tournaments and special events planned by the League.

 The PUBLICITY Chairperson will see that information regarding League events is made avail­able to the membership as well as providing results of League events to the proper media.   

The RINGER Chairperson will collect ringer entry fees, keep track of each participant’s best scores per hole for each course and distribute ringer prize money at the end of the season.

 The SOCIAL Chairperson will plan social functions for the League, primarily the Winter Coffee and the Opening and Closing Luncheons.

The SUNSHINE Chairperson will send messages of encouragement or sympathy to members or their extended family members as seen appropriate.  

LEAGUE TOURNAMENTS AND EXTRA EVENTS

 “THE GAME OF GOLF CONSISTS IN PLAYING A BALL FROM THE TEEING GROUND AND INTO THE HOLE BY A STROKE OR SUCCESSIVE STROKES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RULES.”  

MATCH PLAY:  In match play the game is played by holes.  Unless otherwise provided in the Rules, a hole is won by the side which holes its ball in fewer strokes.  In a handicap match the lower net score wins.  The reckoning of holes is kept by the terms: so many “holes up” or “all square,” and so many “to play.”

STROKE PLAY:  In stroke play, the competitor who plays the stipulated round or rounds in the fewest strokes is the winner.  

Rules:  All USGA rules will apply except:

1. Local Rules

2. Blue stakes (environmental areas) at Toqua – free drop

3. If there is a question during stroke play, you may play a second ball and after the round, discuss the ruling with the pro.  This does not apply in Match Play.           

LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP:  The League Championship is a Stroke Play event.  The League Champion is the player with the Low Gross Total for two stipulated rounds.  Prizes are awarded for low gross and low net in each flight.  A League player must have completed 18 holes of play for seven (7) league play days in order to qualify for the event.  If the golf course is closed and League play is cancelled, the 7 play- day requirement is adjusted accordingly.  Sign up through the Chelsea System.  Play is by tee times.

 MEMBER-GUEST:  This will be a one day golf event, to be held on Saturday, June 4, 2011.  You must be an 18-hole member to participate.  Members can invite one to three guests.  An 18-hole member must round out the foursome for a member who has only two guests.  The format will be determined by the committee.  The field will be flighted and a portion of handicap will be used.  The fee is $60.00 per person and includes green fees, cart fees, breakfast, awards, and lunch. The field is limited so sign up early.  Lunch will be served following play.  

MEMBER-MEMBER:  Each player will play with a partner of her choosing.  The tournament will be played on two successive days. 

 DUELING DIVAS: (Previously called Partners Challenge)-Two person teams will compete in a one-day 18-hole match play event.

PIN DAY:  Each month there will be an event called Pin Day.   First, second and third place points will be awarded for low net and low gross winners from each of our four (4) flights.  The person who has accumulated the most pin day points on their posted scores will receive our Pin Day awards at our year-end banquet.  All players must putt out on every hole.  Please total your putts on score card.  

PINK RIBBON: Annual tournament to benefit the local chapter of the Susan G. Komen foundation.

 PRESIDENT’S CUP:  The President’s Cup is a Match Play event.  It will be played over multiple days.  The players will be placed in flights according to handicap and the event will be a single elimination tournament.  The winners of each flight will play off to determine an overall winner and runner-up.  We will be using 80% of handicap when player gets out of own flight.  Play is by tee times.

 RINGERS:  An entry fee is paid by each player.  Scores are kept individually hole by hole on each of the three courses.  After play each week, the score is changed on each improved hole.  The monies are distributed at the end of the season according to the best scores by flight on each course.

 WEEKLY GAMES  

1 - 2 - 3 ;                      Score one best net ball on par 5’s: score two best net balls on par 4’s: score                                      three best net balls on par 3’s.

 2 Best Balls:  Score the two best net balls of the four woman team on each hole.

 9 – 4:  Play all holes but score only the best net on par fours – 9 par 4’s at Tanasi.  

Big Break Challenge:  This team event combines two different formats.  A nine hole unhandicapped scramble where each of the nine holes will be set up to test your skills.  The second nine hole format is handicapped stroke play where 2 best balls will make up your team score.  

Black Tee:  We will play from the black tees at Kahite.  The dress code is waived for this event.

 C-O-D (Carts-Opposite-Drivers):  2 best ball scores are needed for each hole with rotating partners comprising those scores.  For the first 6 holes, the partners are two golfers in each cart (Carts).  The best net score in each cart is recorded.  On the next 6 holes, the partners are the driver of one cart and the passenger of the other cart (Opposites).  The best net score is recorded for each pair.  The last 6 holes, the partners are the two passengers and the two drivers (Drivers).  The best net score from each pair is recorded.  

Criss Cross:  The team gets to compare corresponding holes on their scorecard and choose the lower of two scores, resulting in a 9-hole total score.  Front 9 holes are paired up with the corre­sponding back 9 holes.  In other words, think of No.1 and No. 10 as a pair, No.2 and No. 11 as a pair, No. 3 and No. 12 as a pair, and so on up to No. 9 and No.18.  Following the round, compare the best two net scores you recorded on No. 1 and No. 10 and circle the lower of the two (in relation to par).  For example, a net birdie is a -1; a net bogey is a +1.  Compare No. 2 and No. 11 and circle the lower of the two and so on through No. 9 and No. 18.

 Flag Day:      Each player will be given a small flag, with her name and handicap, plus par written on it.  When the player has used that number of strokes, the flag is planted where the ball lies.  For example:  Player A with a course Handicap of 14 playing a par-72 course would be allowed 86 strokes.   The players who plant their flags the farthest on the course are the winners.  Extra holes may be necessary.  

Least Favorites:  On every course there are a few holes that give every golfer trouble.  These are the ones where no matter how many times you play the course, you can never quite tame those holes.  Before teeing off, pick your least favorite par 3, par 4, and par 5.  You  must still play the holes, but you do not have to add those scores to your total.  You will have an 18-hole score for posting but only a 15-hole score for the event.  

Nassau:  Best team net score for front nine.  Best team net score for back nine.  Best team net score of 18.  

Solheim Cup:          We will play the Solheim Cup format. Players will be listed from lowest handicap to highest.  Players 1, 3, 5, etc. (odd numbers) will be one team; players 2,4 6, etc. (even numbers) will be the other.  Teams of 2 will play 6 holes – best net ball, 6 holes – alternate shot, 6 holes match play.  More details will be given when the sign-up sheet is posted.

 Scramble:                 All players move up to the best shot and each player plays from there until the ball is holed.    

Stableford:     The objective of Stableford is to score as many points as possible.  Points are accumu­lated by the following net scores:  bogey – 1 point, par - 2 points, birdie – 3 points, eagle – 4 points.  Points are added together for the team score.

 Tee Box Challenge:  This 2 ball team event at Kahite will have the A players teeing off from the White tees, B players teeing off from the Orange tees, C players teeing off from the Green tees, and the D players teeing off from the Black tees.  Handicaps will be adjusted and one ball from the AB players and one ball from the CD players will make up the team score.

   Triple Play:  The course will be set up so that all 18 holes are par 3’s of varying lengths.  Individ­ual winners (gross score only) will be by flight.

   Up and Down:  Using net scores, use 1 ball on Hole #1, 2 balls on Hole #2, 3 balls on Hole #3,

3 balls on Hole #4, 2 balls on Hole #5, 1 ball on Hole #6, etc.  (1-2-3-3-2-1-1-2-3-3-2-1….)                             

WINNING POINTS

On League Day the following points will be awarded:

    PIN DAYS

·        4 points for low net for each of 4 flights

·        4 points for low gross for each of 4 flights

·        2 points for 2^nd low net for each of 4 flights

·        2 points for 2^nd low gross for each of 4 flights

·        1 point for 3^rd low net for each of 4 flights

·        1 point for 3^rd low gross for each of 4 flights

·        2 point for low putts (ties paid)

·        2 point for closest to pin – Front 9

·        2 point for closest to pin – Back 9

TEAM PLAY DAYS

Points are awarded, based on the type of event.  Approximately 60 points are awarded to finishing teams in first and second place and, depending on the event, third and fourth places.  Closest to the pin both front 9 and back 9 will be awarded at 2 points each.                                                                  

Ties will be broken by score card playoff beginning at #1 handicap hole.  After each league play day a list of weekly winners and amount of points awarded will be posted on the league’s web site.  Weekly point money will be awarded in the form of Pro Shop Gift Certificates available at Tanasi and will be issued in July and October.

HOST 9-HOLE LEAGUE

The LGA 18 Hole League will host the LGA 9 Hole League every other year.  It will be a 9-hole scramble with lunch after play.  The field is limited to a maximum of 52 players from each league (total 104 players).

HOLE-IN-ONE CLUB

Each member of the TVLGA-18 has the opportunity to participate in the Hole-In-One Club.  The cost to participate is $5.00 per year.  The cost can be included in the yearly membership dues.  A member can also pay the $5.00 by check to the TVLGA-18 separately as long as it is received by the treasurer before the first day of League play.

 New members joining the league after opening day may join the Hole-In-One club at the time the league membership application is submitted if the fee is included at that time with the cost of the yearly dues.

 The Hole-In-One Club year (12 months) begins on the first day of League play in the spring and ends the day before the start of League the following spring.

 The hole-in-one does not have to be made on a league play- day, it does have to be made on one of the Tellico Village courses. It must meet the current USGA requirements for a hole-in-one.  It must be reported as soon as possible to the Golf Pro Shop and a copy of the signed score card must be submitted to the President and Vice President of the league.

 The payout of the Hole-In-One money will be made at the Opening Luncheon.  The amount will be deter­mined by the number of participants.  If more than one hole-in-one is made during the year, the payout will be divided between the members scoring a hole-in-one.

If no hole-in-one is made during the year, the money will be carried over to the next year.  The amount awarded shall not exceed the USGA cash limit for amateur status.  Any monies over the cash limit will carry forward to the next year.

 STATE & OUTSIDE TOURNAMENT INFORMATION

Women’s Amateur:

Format:  The field is 112 players – Format is one round of stroke play qualifying for match play flighting and seeding – Field is flighted into six flights with championship flight having 32 players and the other five flights having 16 players – Losers from first round of Match Play go into consolations flights – All contestants play from the same tees during stroke qualifying – championship flight then moves back to championship yardage and all other flights move forward to flighted yardage.  Maximum USGA Handicap Index is 23.0

 Women’s Four Ball:                                                                                              

Format:  The field is limited to the first 64 teams (128) players to enter – The format is 36 holes

at four ball stroke play with flighting based on first round score.  Maximum USGA Handicap Index is 28.5

 Women’s Senior Amateur: 

Format:  All players will play their first 18 holes from approximately 5,300 yards.  After all first-round scores are posted, the field will be divided equally into flights (championship & flights 1-4) with all like scores in the same flight.  If a player did not play their way into the championship flight, they will have half an hour after all first-round scores are posted to “opt” into the champion­ship flight.  The championship flight will move to a slightly longer set of tees.  All other flights (flighted division) will play from a shorter set of tees.  The remaining two rounds will be contested within each flight (36 holes).  The Women’s Senior Amateur Champion will come from the cham­pionship flight only.  A super-senior award, (age 65+) will be awarded in each division (flighted and championship), based upon a 54-hole total score.  Maximum USGA handicap index is 26.4.

 The official state tournament web site is golfhousetennessee.com.   Please visit this site for more complete and updated information regarding state tournaments