Perry Golf & Country Club

Men's Golf League — Official Rules

General Rules

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All on-course play follows USGA Rules.
2
If Country Club or League dues are not paid by Week 2, points will not be awarded to the entire team — not only the unpaid player.
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Men's League teams (excluding Senior League) should begin league play on the #1 tee box. If play begins on any other tee box, the teams must follow any complete teams that may be present on the #1 tee box, in order to complete league play.
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If a team does not field a full roster, they forfeit eligibility for the 4th point (team total). Players who are present may still win individual match points.

One player present: Competes against their scheduled opponent; points are earned or lost normally.

No players present: The opposing team must still complete the round. The non-forfeiting team automatically wins one point each for team total and holes won. Each player competes against their own handicap plus one stroke to earn individual points.
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Out of bounds is marked by fences, ropes, or white stakes. Private property behind holes #2 and #8 is out of bounds. On hole #7, the bushes lining the out-of-bounds area are also considered out of bounds.
You do not get free relief from an out-of-bounds fence. Fences are boundary objects, not obstructions.
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Local rule — Pond on #2 and #3: If a player tees into the pond on hole #2, they may re-hit from the drop area in front of the senior tee box. If the second shot also enters the pond, the player may drop across the pond in the designated drop area, lying 4. This rule also applies to the pond or native grass area from the #3 tee box.
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Out-of-bounds options: When a ball goes out of bounds (white stakes or lines), a player may choose one of two procedures:

Stroke and distance: Add a one-stroke penalty and play a new ball from the original spot.

Line of flight: Re-hit anywhere along the line of flight between where the shot was struck and where it went out of bounds. Penalty is two strokes. This option does not grant the right to play from off the fairway unless the ball's line of flight crossed that area.
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A player must be at least 55 years old to participate in Senior League.

Weather Rules

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Rain-out weeks will not be made up.
Exception: In the case of a significant weather event (e.g., a derecho), the Country Club board may vote to extend the season by one week.
2
If rain begins after league play has started, the week counts for a given time division (3, 4, or 5 pm) only if all teams in that division finish. If any team cannot complete the round, that division's results do not count.
3
All cancellation decisions are made jointly by the League Commissioner and the Course Superintendent.

Playoff Qualifications

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Each member of a two-person team must participate in at least 50% of league nights played during a half to qualify for playoffs.
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If a player cannot participate due to injury, a replacement player may earn playoff eligibility for that half — provided the replacement has played in at least 50% of league matches for the qualifying half. This exception applies only when a player is Physically Unable to Perform.
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Substitute players are not permitted in playoff matches. If a team cannot fill their playoff spot, the next qualifying team in the standings will be offered the opportunity, and so on down the standings.
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A team will not qualify for the playoffs if a player relocates or must leave the area due to work obligations and can no longer play.
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If a playoff match is tied after 9 holes, holes #1–3 will be played. Starting on hole #4, play continues as sudden death using handicap strokes per hole.