SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON 1A LEAGUE GOLF SOP’S

 

1.         A six-player varsity team - top five scorers shall represent each school.

2.         Nine holes shall determine all league matches when played on school day.

3.         All matches will start at 3:30 PM unless the participating schools make prior agreements.

4.         Scoring will be determined by the total strokes for each player in the nine hole round.  The winning school will be determined by the sum of the lowest five scores from the six person team.  The JV match (when possible) will be determined by pooling the scores of the number 7-12.  The team score will be the sum of the lowest five scores from this pool.

5.         In case of a tie, the winner will be determined by the score of the sixth players score.  If still tied the #1’s tee off and play sudden death.

6.         The home team shall make the decision on cancellations due to poor weather.  The decision should be made no later than 1:00 PM the day of the match.  Should there be a cancellation, the match will be made up on the first open date available for each team.

7.         Under hazardous playing conditions, the coaches are responsible for stopping play until such time as the weather improves.  If it is not possible to continue play, the match will be rescheduled for the first open date available for each team.

8.         Penalties:          There will be a two stroke penalty for throwing clubs, swearing and/or unsportsmanlike conduct.  Should a second offense occur, the individual will be automatically disqualified from the match.

9.         No caddies will be permitted.  It is permissible for a player to pull his/her own cart. 

10.       Galleries:          Galleries are permitted with the prior approval of the Club Pro.  However, all spectators must remain 25 yards away from the players and off the fairways.  There is to be no communication during the match.  All players and spectators must adhere to course dress codes.

11.       Coaches may not coach during a match.  Therefore, they may not call penalties or disqualify players during a match.  They may not instruct their players during or immediately after a match to report a specific incident or penalty strokes, or disqualification.  However, coaches may be on the course for supervision purposes.

12.       SWW1A Winter and Special Rules:

            The following rules are listed to clarify the special rules used during all league matches:

                        a.         Tee off in the designated area.

                        b.         You will be allowed to mark your ball, lift clean and place within six inches no nearer the hole (except in a hazard or on the green).  This rule applies through the green unless your ball lies within one club length of an unmarked tree or out of bounds.

c.                   Other special “local rules” shall be explained prior to the match by the host coach.

13.       League Champion will be team that wins league meet.

 

 

Revised 8/06