The Northern New Mexico Senior Men's Golf Association

STANDING OPERATING PROCEDURES

1. The golfing season will normally extend from April to October.

2. An Annual Banquet will be held in connection with the Annual Tournament (Championship Tournament). Only members who have participated in SEVEN (7) or more tournaments are eligible to participate in the Annual Tournament. All members, along with guests, regardless of whether or not they play in the Annual Tournament, may attend the Annual Banquet.

3.  The preferred tournament format is Individual Stroke Play with Full Handicap (IFH)However, the Tournament Committee Chairman may schedule tournaments with other formats. The format chosen will be clearly designated on the Tournament Application Form.

(1)          U.S.G.A. rules of golf apply at all times unless modified by local or NNMSMGA rules, in which event players will be notified before teeing off.

(2)          Handicaps are established based upon NNMSMGA tournaments only. Other scores do not apply. All tournaments are flighted based on handicaps and number of players. All flights shall contain an approximately equal number of players, if possible.

(3)          All players must promptly check in at the designated location upon arrival at the golf course.

(4)          Entry sheets and checks payable to NNMSMGA must be received by the cut off date. Placement in Tournaments is determined by postmark date. ONLY MEMBERS WHO DO NOT MAKE THE TOURNAMENT LIST WILL BE NOTIFIED.

(5)          Cancellation notifications received by the Tournament Director        at least 72 hours prior to tournament time will result in a refund. Cancellation notifications received by the Tournament Director after 72 hours prior to tournament time for emergency situations may result in a refund, minus the portion of the fee allocated for prizes. Emergency situations will be considered on a case-by-case basis by the Board of Directors or the Tournament Director.

(6)          All tournament fees include green fees, ½ cart, prize money, and lunch or socials, if included for the player only. Guests for lunches or socials must be registered and paid for separately.

(7)          The majority of players will play from the same tees, normally the men’s forward tees, and handicaps will be based on that tee position. The Tournament Committee, acting through the Tournament Director, will assign tee positions for each flight. When flights of higher or lower handicap players are assigned other tees, handicaps for those players will be based on that tee position.

(8).  Immediately upon completing the last hole, each group will move to the

       side and have all scores recorded on the official scorecard, comparing

       with a second scorecard for accuracy, adding the score totals, and obtain

       the signatures of all players in the group as to the accuracy of the scores.

       Upon return to the Pro Shop, the cards must be promptly turned in to the

       Tournament Committee or their designated individual..

4. Awards will be determined as follows:

(1)          Closest to the pin on up to four par three’s will receive prizes of either golf balls or gift certificates. A member may receive a prize on more than one closest to the pin during a tournament.

(2)        In the event of ties, awards are determined by matching scores beginning with the #1 handicap hole and continuing to the #2, #3, #4, etc. until a winner is determined.

(2)          Awards will be made to winners following play. Individuals winning a flight award may also receive one or more closest-to-the-pin and one /or more hole-in-one awards.

(3)          The Association will award a $200.00 prize for each and every hole-in-one made by any member in an Association tournament

5. Only Association members qualified to play in the tournament will be allowed in the tournament carts paid by tournament fees of members.

6. The use of cell phones during the course of play at any and all tournaments is absolutely prohibited. Violation of this rule will result in disqualification from the tournament in which the cell phone is used. Exceptions may be made for obvious  emergencies such as illness or inoperative golf carts.

7. The maximum gross score that may be recorded on any individual hole is 10. A player who lies 9 shall lift his ball, record a 10, and proceed to the next tee.

8. The Board of Directors may add to, delete, and/or alter these procedures upon a     simple majority vote at any regularly scheduled meeting.

Remember… our purpose is to enjoy golf in a competitive format with friends and others who enjoy the game.  Let’s play by the rules and extend the courtesies of golf to all.

                                                                  Your Board of Directors

Last Modified:  Wednesday February 15, 2006