Tournament Format

• This is a 4-person scramble.

• All four players on a team tee off.

• The team selects the best shot, and all players play their next shot from that location.

• This process continues until the ball is holed.

• One score per team is recorded for each hole.

 

Tee Blocks

• Players will tee off from different blocks based on age

• Ages 10&11 – Red Blocks

• Ages 12&13 – White Blocks

• Ages 14-16 – Blue Blocks

 

Tee Shots

• Each player tees off on every hole.

• Teams can use any players tee shot on any hole.  (no minimum per player)

• To keep things fun and relaxed, juniors are not required to tee off on every hole if they don’t want to.

• Tee shots may be placed within one club length of the selected ball, no closer to the hole.

 

Ball Placement

• All shots must be played within one club length of the chosen ball:

  • No closer to the hole

  • Same condition (rough stays in rough, fairway stays in fairway, bunker stays in bunker)

• On the putting green, balls must be placed within 6 inches of the chosen spot.

 

Putting Rules

• Each player must putt from the selected spot.

• Once a team member holes the putt, the hole is complete.

 

Order of Play

• There is no order of play based on shot used. Team can decide who shoots 1st ,2nd ,3rd, 4th.

• Putting order may be adjusted for strategy.

 

Scoring

• Scorecards must be completed neatly and signed by at least one team member and the adult supervisor

• All scorecards must be turned in immediately after the round.

• Failure to turn in a scorecard may result in disqualification.

 

Ties

• Ties will be broken using:

  1. Best score on the hardest handicap hole

  2. Second hardest hole, and so on
     (Or playoff if specified by the tournament director)

 

Rules of Golf

• Golf Canada Rules of Golf apply unless modified by this rule sheet.

• The tournament director’s decision is final on all rulings.

 

Pace of Play

• Teams must keep pace with the group in front.

• Ready golf is encouraged.

• Maximum score per hole may be enforced to maintain pace (if applicable).

 

Caddies, Parents & Spectators

• Caddies are not allowed

• Parents and spectators: are allowed

  • Must not give advice

  • Must stay a reasonable distance from players

  • Must not interfere with play

• Violations may result in penalties or disqualification.

 

Sportsmanship

• Good sportsmanship is expected at all times.

• Any cheating, unsportsmanlike conduct, or disrespect toward officials or other players may result in penalties or disqualification.

 

Weather Policy

• The tournament will be played rain or shine unless conditions become unsafe.

• Any delays or cancellations will be communicated by tournament officials.

 

Questions or Rulings

• Any rules questions should be brought to the tournament director immediately.

• The tournament director’s ruling is final.