Quick Facts

 

NEW EVENT FORMAT:  The 2022 Wintergreen Couples Championship is a 36-hole aggregate event to be played on Saturday, May 14 at Devils Knob and Sunday May 15 at Stoney Creek. There will be a buffet style lunch served at the Devils Grill before play on day one.  Day two will be at Stoney Creek followed by an awards luncheon at the Stoney Creek Bar & Grill upon conclusion of play.

 

Conditions of the Competition

 

Eligibility

Two person teams. Members may create their own foursome or sign up as a two person team to be paired by the tournament coordinator. Handicaps will be used as of May 9th, 2022.

 

Format

 

1st Round at Devils Knob Golf Course: 1 P.M. Shotgun

• Front Nine:  Better Ball – Each player will play their own ball into the hole. Record both gross and net scores.
• Back Nine:   Captain’s Choice – Both players tee off. Select the best drive. Both players then hit from that spot and continue in this fashion until the ball is holed.  Ball may be placed within one club length, no nearer to the hole, except on the green, where it must be played from its original spot. Conditions must remain the same (ex. Rough-Rough).

2nd Round at Stoney Creek Golf Course: 9 A.M. Shotgun

• Front Nine: Better Ball – Each player will play their own ball into the hole. Record both gross and net scores.
• Back Nine:  Modified Alternate Shot – Both players tee off, each plays their partner’s ball for the 2nd shot. For the 3rd shot, select one ball to be played alternately into the hole. Other than holed putts and tee shots, players cannot hit any shots consecutively.

 

Handicaps

 

Better Ball                                85% (Strokes as they fall)

Captain’s Choice                     35% Low Player / 15% High Player (Team net deduction from 9-hole gross)

Modified Alternate Shot                     60% Low Player / 40% High Player (Team net deduction from 9-hole gross)

 

Tees of Play

Men – Gold Tees

Women – Red Tees

 

Tie Breaker

In the event of a tie, a scorecard playoff will be used to determine the winner. An acceptable method of matching cards is to determine the winner on the basis of the best score for the last nine holes. If the tying players have the same score for the last nine, determine the winner on the basis of the last six holes, last three holes and finally the 18th hole.

 

Prizes

Prizes awarded for 1st and 2nd place in both the gross and net divisions.

 

Tournament Fees

$75 per player plus appropriate golf fees based on current membership.