MONTHLY TOURNAMENT INFORMATION

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  • Tournament dates and proposed formats are listed on the SMGA website.
  • With the exception of the Senior Club Championship, most tournaments will have a 9:00 a.m. "shot gun" start and in most cases lunch will be provided.
  • Alternative to Stroke and Distance for Lost Ball or Ball Out of Bounds Model Local Rule E5 is in effect. (1/1/2019).  Click Here for more detail on the procedure.
  • When a player's ball has not been found or is known or virtually certain to be out of bounds and the Local Rule E-5 Alternative to Stroke and Distance for Lost Ball or Ball Out of Bounds is in effect, the player may proceed as follows rather than proceeding under stroke and distance. Note: When a player plays a provisional ball for a ball that may be lost of out of bounds, this local Rule cannot be used for the ball for which the provisional was played.
  • Playing from the Silver Tees for Monthly Tournaments:   Authorized Silver Tee players must play from the Silver tees unless receiving prior approval from Tournament Chairman. The course handicap will be adjusted for the silver tees for each rotation.
  • Dinner will be served on the last evening of the Senior Club Championship and wives are invited to attend. Seating is limited, therefore first to register get to attend. The cost of meals will be statement billed to each participant.
  • Dinner may be served following one additional tournament, with wives invited. Seating is limited, therefore first to register get to attend. Again, the cost of meals will be statement billed to each participant.
  • Registrations for upcoming tournaments will be opened on the SMGA web site approximately a month prior to the scheduled event.
  • Tournaments utilizing a blind draw will have teams selected at random by the club 's professional staff or the committee.
  • Carts are mandatory for all tournaments (No walking permitted). (rev 3/7/23).
  • For pick your own partner(s) tournaments, individuals may opt to have their partner(s) picked from a pool of unassigned players. This is again done by the clubs professional staff or the committee.
  • The target date for completion for the Two-Man Match Play competition will be the end of June each year.
  • The annual Fun Day tournament is provided free of charge to participating players as is our annual Kick Off Dinner in either very late January or early February.

Monthly Tournament Signup, Change, Withdrawal and Cancellation Policy and Procedures

  • Signup for all tournaments will be done via the SMGA web site beginning approximately four weeks prior to the tournament. The cost for the tournament will be fixed and usually includes a meal. The cart fees are extra unless announced differently. You will be billed for the tournament in your next club bill. Winners of the tournament will be announced the day of the event and paid off in credits at the pro shop.
  • Last day to sign up for a tournament is 72 hours prior to the tournament starting time. Signups after this time will be subject to availability. A running list of the entries received will be on the SMGA website (www.ihsmga.org) during the signup period.
  • If you have signed up to play in a tournament and cancel 48 hours or more prior to the tournament starting time, you will not be charged for the tournament. However, if you do not show up to play in the tournament or cancel within 48 hours prior to the tournament starting time, you will be charged the entry fee, which includes the meal cost if one is being served. You will not be charged the cart fee which is a separate fee above the cost of the tournament. The reason for this is that we have ordered the food and we, the IHSMGA, cannot cancel the food within 48 hours before a tournament. Thus, we are charged so you will be charged. The only exception to this is if you have an unexpected illness or another emergency prohibits you from playing. The Tournament Chairman will make the determination on whether you will be charged for the event or not.

To withdraw or cancel your signup for a tournament:

      1. Log in to the website using your Member # and password.
      2. Go to the tournament page showing all of the entries for the tournament. Beside your name, you'll see a little icon http://ihsmga.org/content/icons/redx.png
      3. Click on the icon to cancel yourself from the tournament.
      4. Click OK if you're sure you want to cancel.

Remember, you have to log in first so that the system knows it's you. Once you've withdrawn, you can sign up again, but you will be added at the end of the list. Also, no changes can be made after the tournament is CLOSED.

If dinner is being served and you wish to change your entre choice or how many are coming, follow these steps:

  • Log in to the website using your Member # and password.
  • Go to the tournament page showing all of the entries for the tournament. Beside your name, you'll see a little icon http://ihsmga.org/content/icons/b_usredit.png
  • Click on the icon to go to the edit page.
  • Make your changes and click on the Save button.
  • Remember, you have to log in first so that the system knows it's you. Also, no changes can be made after the tournament is CLOSED.

All cancellations must be made within 48 hours preceding a tournament. No shows and cancellations after that time will be billed for the tournament entry fee and/or dinner.

Please direct any questions (or suggestions) regarding tournaments to the Tournament Committee at: laddmw77@gmail.net or sbrake@bellsouth.net.