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“HUMP DAY HACKERS”

9 AM Wednesday Seniors Formats and Rules

Effective 04/03/24 through 10/30/24

 

1st Wednesday: “Points Competition” Individual scores by adding points earned with handicap (Maximum Handicap is 30).   Points: Bogies “1”, Pars “2”, Birdies “4”, Eagle “6”.  (Handicap Group Competition).  Choose your own foursome!

2nd Wednesday:   “NET score” (Handicap Group Competition). Individual competes with total net score (gross score minus handicap). Choose your own foursome!

3rd Wednesday: “Captain’s Choice”, Team chooses best ball and plays all the way to the hole.  Scoring is total handicapped scoring.  All ties are shared.  (If team does not have 80+ red tee player, “D” player does so).

4th Wednesday: “Fore Ball”, Foursomes compete within their similar handicap (off sheet) foursome group.  Players tee off by lowest handicap group first!

 5th Wednesday: “Texas Scramble” Team chooses best drive then all players play individual ball to the hole.  Team scores with best two scores for each hole. Scoring is by NET scoring. Prizes for:  Best Front, back, & total.  All ties are shared. Each player must score at least two (2) holes per side (nine holes).

 

Birdie & Better Pot is awarded through elimination format.

Basic rules:

1. Teams will be drawn by “A” player drawers balls from a hat or off handicap sheet, whichever appropriate considering attendees & format.
2. All players must register and pay prior to teeing off.  Please arrive at least 30 minutesprior to 1^st tee time of 9:00am.
3. Rolling ball within12” in the rough and fairway is permissible as long as sight/flight line to the hole is not improved by such movement.  A ball played from a hazard must not be moved. Extreme weather conditions may require a modification of this rule and this will be discussed prior to play.
4. All “out of bounds”balls must be re-hit from original location and the player is penalized both stroke and distance
5. All putts must be played to inside the putter bottom of grip to the hole, (standard sized putter only!), commonly referred to as “inside the leather”.   No exceptions please!
6. “Greenies” are awarded only when a player pars the hole. Therefore, do not lift prior player’s marker until you have secured your par.  Last group will bring in all markers.
7. Please pick up ballafter triple bogey attempt and score a triple bogey on the scorecard.

 **Please try to arrive by 8:30 AM so teams may be chosen in a timely manner.  Keep pace with group in front of you, lead groups should play in no more than 4 hrs. & 20 min., and report to scorer’s table with completed score card prior to unloading in parking lot.   Thanks for your cooperation!  Updates and information at:  www. humpdayhackers.wordpress.com