Rules & Format

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Matches

Team comprised of 10 players

All competitions are to be played in match play format

Each game is worth 1 point (Ties = ½ point)

Total of 6 points for the match

Teams compete in 6 games for the match as follows:

  1. 2-man Scramble
  2. 2-man Shamble – both players drive the ball.
    Pick a driven ball and both players play individual ball into the hole
  3. 2-man Fourball
  4. Single # 1
  5. Single #2
  6. 2-man Scramble/Shamble (9 holes each)

Playoffs and/or Championship & Tie Breaker

4 Team League

Each Club will have 6 matches for the season – 3 home and 3 away

At the end of the season play, the 1st & 2nd place teams shall compete at neutral site to determine the Country Cup Champion

Tie Breaker – In the event multiply teams tie for 1st place, to determine a team to compete in the championship match

1st tie breaker – Total points won during head to head season play

2nd tie breaker – Coin flip

Championship Round Tie Breaker – If tied after 2 rounds of championship playoff there will be a sudden death playoff of a singles match

2 Division League – Agriculture Division & Livestock Division

Each team will have matches during the season, home and away against each team in the division

At the end of the season play, the 1st place teams of each division shall compete in matches home and away to determine the Champion of the Cup

Tie Breaker – In the event multiply teams tie for 1st place in a division, to determine a team to compete in the championship match

1st tie breaker – Total points won during head to head season play

2nd tie breaker – Coin flip

Championship Round Tie Breaker – If tied after 2 rounds of championship playoff there will be a sudden death playoff of a singles match

Rules

Single matches ball played down

All other matches ball played up the length of a scorecard

All matches must be played on the same day. No pre-play.

Example: Richmond vs. Marshall is schedule to play on April 15th at 2:00 pm. All matches must be played at that time and at that location.

All competitors must be at least 18 years of age or older and not in high school

10 players are required to fill a team. Any games not filled by a player will be forfeited and 1 point awarded to the opponent.

Note:    Fee for 10 players will still be required for administration ($10 per player)

14 Club limit rule is in effect

Distance measuring devices are allowed with or without slope

Standard U.S.G.A. rules applied with local rules applied

Each course is required to have a designated t-box as follows:

Seniors – age 60+

All other players – age 59 and under (all club pros play from the 59 & under tees).

9-hole courses may use front 9/back 9 designation

Division members will be determined by blind draw annually

Captain Duties

Each member course shall select a Captain

The Captain shall submit his/her email and phone number for contact purposes to the Association Director and other Captains.

The Captain or his/her designee shall attend organizational meetings for scheduling and other administrative purposes

The host Captain, during competitions, shall be responsible for collecting all fees and submitting those fees to the club and the administrative fees to the Association Director

The home Captain shall be responsible to ensure that the match is scheduled and played in the time frame as noted by the Association Director

The Captain is responsible for verification of scorecards

The home team Captain or designee shall report the match results via text or email within 48 hours to the Director, Austin Hardison 816-519-1461 or ahardison79@gmail.com

Ensure Team Members have been active members. Not recruited for Country Cup competition only.

Host Captain is responsible for the following before & after each match:

                Before

  • Organizing car setup before the match
  • Prepare scorecards before the match
  • Prepare an announcement including any local rules
  • Teeing assignments and important information 20 minutes before the match
  • Provide use of practice facilities including, but not limited to, driving range and putting greens

After

  • The host team Captain or designee shall report the match results via text or email within 48 hours to the Director, Austin Hardison 816-519-1461 or ahardison79@gmail.com
  • Both captains must sign to attest the scorecard before it is turned in
  • Please include the date and location of the match played
  • The home team captain SHALL PRESERVE ALL SCORECARDS until the end of the season should a dispute arise

Association Director

Appointed by majority vote of teams captains annually

Settle all disputes regarding scheduling and competition

Collect all organization fees/monies

Maintain a current financial report of receipts and expenditures

Schedule annual meetings for the purpose of scheduling competitions and other matters

Coordinate all web page activities

Update web page of standings and scheduling

Document personal expenses for reimbursement

Address and settle any disputes

Fees

Per player – $30.00 per match

$20.00 to green fees and cart

$10.00 to Country Cup Association

Administrative Cost

Trophy

Website

Association Director expenses