Association Operation Information

ASSOCIATION POL.ICY FOR CANCELING CONTESTS 

Tournaments may be canceled due to weather or other conditions, and rescheduled for a later date if possible. The decision as to whether or not a tournament will be played will be made by the Tournament Director (Jim Proszek), or in his absence the Association President. This decision is usually made on the morning of the event.

Pins Games are considered official if at least 50% of the players who are registered to play that day do play, with the provision that no fewer than

16 eligible players participate.

Use of Handicapped Flags on Riding Carts

Paul Ridings has asked that we assist him by reminding our members, who are eligible for the use of the subject flags, of the rules which must be followed when using these flags. The following is what Paul has stated with regard to the use of the handicapped flags: "There are several Senior Members who are abusing the handicapped flag privilege, and thereby reflecting poorly on the rest of your organization.  The requirements for use are:  1. They must have a handicapped parking permit, and are incapacitated enough to prevent them from being able to walk from the normal established cart restricted area onto the green.  2. They are incapacitated in the above stated manner, but do not have a handicapped permit because their condition is only temporary.  The restrictions of use are:  1. Carts may be driven inside the white lines, but are not to be driven up on the collars or edges of the greens, or in between the green and a bunker.  2. Carts are to be driven out of these restricted areas by going back toward the fairway. They are never to be driven up around the back of the green.  3. Carts are never to be driven over curbing or traffic barriers. On days when it so wet that carts are restricted to "paths only", we will not issue handicapped flags."

Riding on a rental cart without paying for it is a violation of the course rules as well as our league rules. Being able to rent a cart without having a second rider, and without having to pay the full price, is a privilege that we do not want to lose because of someone riding without paying. If you don’t want to walk, please pay for either the total round, or for nine holes. Don’t ruin it for everyone by "just riding a few holes".   The "Sign-up Sheets" for tee-times:

Based upon the number of tee-times which have been reserved each month at LaFortune and South Lakes, "Sign-up Sheets" are prepared for each day that we will playing, and those sheets are initially available a few days prior to the first day of each month, and at the place and time which appears both in the monthly newsletter and on the web-site. The initial sign up occurs on a "first come, first served basis" at the designated place and time. One person may sign up for just himself, or for a foursome, at any time which may be available, and on as many sheets as desired for the month. Subsequent sign-ups may occur throughout the month by inspecting the sign-up book which will be in the restaurant at each course while we are playing each day, or by calling the appropriate Starter. Each Starter's name and telephone number appears both on the monthly newsletter and the web page. The appropriate Starter will be the one listed for the week within which you are calling. Calls to the "Starter" are required for both assigning tee-times, as well as canceling tee-times when you will not be able to play. If a cancellation must be made on the morning of play, then you should call the course pro shop and advise them. No player should remove another's name from any sign-up sheet without the other player's knowledge and permission.  Tee Times Rules  Please assist with the league's effort to start play for each tee time at the time that play was assigned. By doing so, each player can expect to arrive at the course 30 minutes prior to the assigned tee time and to have sufficient time to warm up prior to playing. When the early players manage to go off prior to their assigned tee times, then the pace is set for subsequent groups to follow. After several groups have followed this procedure, the tee times are such that players are being called to the tee at the time they are arriving at the course.

Players are requested to not be a NO SHOW with respect to regular play as well as tournament play. The tee time a NO SHOW player has may be utilized by someone else who would like to play, but may not get to because the starter believes all the time are taken. Also the fellow players in a tournament may be severely handicapped by a player who was signed up to play, but decided not to without notifying anyone.

Who Are The Starters?

The Starters are volunteers who have agreed to be responsible for the “Sign-up Book” for one week. Every eligible member is expected to volunteer to be a Starter at least one week each year. The only members we do not expect to volunteer are those who have not been in the league more than one year, those who have reached their 80th birthday, and the league officers who are volunteering for other work. There are sign-up sheets available for becoming a Starter. These sheets are always available at the initial sign-up each month, or anyone can volunteer by contacting Sid Heidler @ 494-8938. The duties of the Starter are shown in the “Sign-up Book”, and it is a very good way to get acquainted with the other members.  How Tee Times are Allotted to LSLMSGA?

We forecast or estimate the number of tee times the league will require each month, and on a monthly basis. Each request is forwarded to the appropriate golf course and the requested block of tee times in entered into their system well before the public is allowed to make or request individual tee times. Our estimates are based on the amount of play we have received in the past for each of the days we play. We are required to be as realistic as possible with the estimates, but at the same time request sufficient tee times to accommodate the members who “sign up” to play. Many times the number of players exceed the number of tee times requested, and we are therefore required to take additional steps to enable everyone to play on the day requested. Thus far we have always been able to get each player a place to play whenever he so desires, but it is getting harder to do given the fact that we have in excess of 130 members. The most important thing you as a member can do to help with this situation is to always call our league starter as soon as you learn that you must cancel your tee time. This will permit someone else to use the space. Most of the members are very good about canceling when required, and this is appreciated. For those who are not familiar with the routine, please help everyone and don’t be a NO SHOW.