GOLF RULES FOR WHINERS

BI WEEKLY PLAY

ENTRY FEE:
Ten dollars $10.00 / per person

SCORING:
Scores adjusted using the “Whiner Adjusted Handicap” system, known as “WAH” (details below).

The WINNING PLAYER(s) will be the lowest Net score after “WAH” adjustments.
If a tie happens the Winner will be decided using the RCGA recommended rule which states:

STROKE PLAY:
In either a scratch or handicap stroke-play competition, if a play-off of any type is not feasible, matching score cards is recommended. The method of matching cards should be announced in advance. 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. If this method is used in a handicap stroke-play competition, one-half, one-third, one-sixth, etc. of the handicaps should be deducted. Fractions should not be disregarded. If this method is used in a competition with a multiple tee start, it is recommended that the “last nine holes, last six holes, etc.” is considered to be holes 10-18, 13-18, etc.

If the conditions of the competition provide that ties are to be decided over the last nine, last six, last three and last hole, they should also provide what will happen if this procedure does not produce a winner.

PRIZES – WINNER RECEIVES:

1. Two dollars ($2.00) from each player.
2. The right to wear the coveted YELLOW SWEATER.
   a) The sweater MUST never be washed.
   b) The sweater MUST be taken home for two weeks to show your friends.
   c)The sweater MUST be returned to the Whiners for the next game.
   d) The sweater MUST be worn the next game, for the entire first hole.
   e) The choice of golf course for the next Whiner’s game, with the exception of the first and last rounds each year.
   f) Placement in the First tee group the following game.

“KP” Closest to the pin (no limit on how many you can win)

1. KP Receives Two dollars ($2.00) from each player.
2. Player must PAR the hole to win the money. (no par, no money)
   a) If bogie, leave your marker in place on the green as the location must still be beat.
   b) If no player wins the hole the money will be carried over to the next par three hole.
   c) If more than four par three holes exist, the first four par three holes will be used.

“WAH” (Whiner Adjusted Handicap system)

1. “WAH” is calculated using a players last six (6) Whiner rounds played, with the highest score being discarded. The total score of the remaining five (5) rounds is divided by five (5) and has seventy-two (72) strokes deducted from the balance.
2. Players without an established “WAH” will be asked for their average score and have 72 strokes deducted, with an additional two strokes being deducted for not playing with the Whiners often enough.
3. Handicaps will be adjusted every game.

OTHER RULES:

WHITE TEE BOX

PGA RULES APPLY

WINTER RULES
Lift, clean and place within 12”, no closer to the hole.

ETIQUETTE
No loud swearing, violent outbursts or throwing of golf clubs. Other players do not appreciate it. — Just go home whining!

YOU MUST PUTT OUT
There are NO GIMMIES in Whiner golf.

PENALTY – one round of drinks OR two stroke penalty

PLUGGED BALLS IN FAIRWAY
If a player can not find their ball due to ground conditions, With a witness that the ball was in play may drop a new ball from an agreed upon location and continue play with no penalty. — Always check under the golf cart!

PROVISIONAL BALL
If a player has reason to believe that their ball is not in play, they must inform a fellow player they wish to play a provisional ball. Should a player not play a provisional ball, and is unable to find the first ball and continues play from the area that the ball was lost, a two stroke penalty is incurred. — So don’t lose your balls!

TEMPORARY GREENS
A maximum two putt, and you DO NOT have to putt out.

ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION
Alcohol is only permitted before, during and after any round played. — Duh! *hiccup*

WAGERS
Betting is permitted.
Wagers must be paid at the end of the round
There must be minimal whining about paying for your losses after the round.

WHINER SPORTSMANSHIP
Players must whine at least once during a round.
You must be a consummate whiner to be in the Whiners Golf Club.