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Overview
What is GolfNow Golf League?
GolfNow Golf League is an organized league for golfers of all ages and skill levels to play in weekly 9-hole events. Check out your local schedule to the right and sign-up for the next league event today.
Sign up for a league event today to receive:
- 365 day league membership
- Your own account to track your game online
- Access to all tournaments in your local league, as well as other leagues’ tournaments
- Opportunity to play in the League Championship at Barefoot Resort in Myrtle Beach, SC
Registration is simple. Check out your local league’s schedule and register for your first event. Players will receive a 365 day membership for FREE upon first event entry. 9-hole greens fee and cart fee are included in your event costs and are due at the course on the day of the event. A $1.99 registration fee is due online at time of registration to ensure your spot in the event. You will be able to login to your account any time to look at your history, track your game or register for your next league event.
GolfNow Golf League is in a city near you, so check back frequently to see the new cities we add. Format, league event schedule and prizing may vary from city to city. To choose another local GolfNow Golf League, click here.
Inland Empire League
Format
Individual Modified Point Quota
- For an 18 hole tournament: An individual point “quota” is derived by taking one’s handicap and subtracting it from 36.
- Example: A player with a handicap of 8 has a point “quota” of 28 (36-8=28)
- For a 9 hole tournament: An individual point “quota” is derived by taking one’s handicap and subtracting it from 36, then dividing by 2.
- Example: A player with a handicap of 8 has a point “quota” of 14 (36-8=28, then 28 divided by 2 = 14)
- Please note: Because odd-numbered handicaps, when subtracted from 36 and divided by 2 result in a decimal (36-9=27, then 27 divided by 2 = 13.5), a player will round up to the nearest whole number (in this case, to 14), to find his/her individual point “quota.”
- The goal of each player is to exceed his/her point “quota” by as many points as possible by scoring points under the following guidelines:
- 8 points are earned for an eagle; 4 points for a birdie; 2 points for a par; 1 point for a bogey; and 0 points for a double bogey or worse.
- A player’s final round score is derived by taking his/her individual point “quota” and subtracting it from the total amount of points accrued during the round played
- Example: In a 9 hole tournament, a player with a handicap of 8 has a point “quota” of 14, then scores 16 points throughout his/her round, to finish with a final round score of +2.
- League Managers have the right to adjust your Quota based off historical rounds
Points Standings
GolfNow Golf League events will assign points to each participant, based on the number of players in the event and based on one’s individual overall finish. A player’s points will accrue throughout the season to determine a year-end winner.
Points will be assigned as follows:
If there are 36 players playing in the event, the points will break out:
- 1st – 36 points
- 2nd – 35 points
- 3rd – 34 points
- 4th – 33 points
- 5th – 32 points
- 6th – 31 points
- 7th – 30 points
- 8th – 29 points
- 9th – 28 points
- 10th – 27 points
- And so on, all the way to 36th – 1 point
- In the case of ties, the points assigned for the tied places will be combined, then evenly split
- Example: A two-way tie for first would result in combining the 1st and 2nd place points (36+35=71), then evenly splitting them between the two tied players, assigning each player with 35.5 points (71 divided by 2).
Prizing:
Year-end Winners
- Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 in overall points at the end of the year for each GolfNow Golf League city:
- 1st Place – Callaway Driver
- 2nd Place – Callaway 3W
- 3rd Place – Dicks Sporting Goods Gift Card
Day of Event Prizing
- Complimentary GolfNow.com course rounds will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finishers.
GolfNow Golf League FAQs
What is the GolfNow Golf League?
GolfNow Golf League is a chance for golfers to participate in a weekly league event that is organized and fun for golfers of all skill levels. GolfNow Golf League is an opportunity for you to play in weekly events with a social atmosphere.
When can I join?
You can join the GolfNow Golf League at any time.
Who qualifies for GolfNow Golf League Membership?
Membership is open to all golfers of all skill levels. Whether you are an accomplished golfer or a beginner you can play in the GolfNow Golf League. Sign up today!
What is the fee for GolfNow Golf League?
Membership to GolfNow Golf League is free. A $1.99 registration fee is due online at time of registration to ensure your spot in the event. Players will receive a 365 day membership for free upon first event entry.
What is included in the membership?
- GolfNow Golf League Membership of $39.00 includes:
- 365 day league membership
- Your own account to track your game online
- Access to all tournaments in your local league, as well as other leagues’ tournaments
- Opportunity to play in the League Championship at Barefoot Resort in Myrtle Beach, SC
What does it cost per GolfNow Golf League event?
The entry for each GolfNow Golf League event will be $16 - $36 inclusive. Please refer to the schedule of events for individual League pricing.
How is GolfNow Golf League operated?
- Each GolfNow Golf League will be operated by a League Manager to assure a fun experience each week.
- Events will typically be 9-hole events
- All scoring will be based on individual Modified Point Quota (League Manager will be able to modify format from week to week) [Click here for more on Format]
- Most events will be shotguns in late afternoon (typically 5:00-5:30 PM) unless otherwise noted.
- Results will be published online following the event as well as emailed to the players
- Points will be assigned based on number of players who participate in each weekly event
- You will be able to collect points throughout the year to become the Player of the Year [Click here for more Format]
What do I do on the day of the League event?
- On the day of a league event, the host course will be set up for a 9-hole shotgun. You should make sure to be at the host site golf course, ready to play no later than 15 minutes before the start time.
- Once all players are set in the carts you will be released for your shotgun.
- Once play has finished you will turn in your score card to the League Manager who will then input your scores to publish the results.
- A recap email will be sent out to all participants to notify them of the results and winners.
How many people will typically play in a GolfNow Golf League event?
Typically 36 players will play per event, but some GolfNow Golf League events may have more or less players per event
Is there prizing for each event?
Yes. Prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finishers at each event.
What is a shotgun format?
It is a way to start a tournament in which all groups of players tee off simultaneously from different holes. If there are 9 groups of foursomes in a tournament, then each hole on the course will serve as the starting hole for a different group. Group A would start from No. 1, Group B from No. 2, and so on, and each group would begin play at the same time. A shotgun start allows for a tournament to be completed in the time it normally takes one group to finish 9 holes.
Do I have to play in all of the GolfNow Golf League events?
No, you may play in as many events as you choose
When will GolfNow Golf League events be held?
League events will be held during the weekday, typically late afternoon. Some League cities may host events on the weekend.
Can I play in other GolfNow Golf League cities?
Yes, you may register for any GolfNow Golf League event once you are a member
What are the average tee yardages for the GolfNow Golf League?
Men will typically play from 6,400 yards, and women will typically play from 5,800 yards.
How do I register for GolfNow Golf League events?
Simply visit the GolfNow Golf League event schedule for your desired date and event then click “register”
When will registration close?
Registration will typically close at 12:00PM local time the day before the event
Do I have to be a member of the GolfNow Golf League to play in the events?
Yes. Membership is required to play in the GolfNow Golf League
Am I required to have a USGA Handicap®
No. If you do not have a USGA Handicap® the League Manager will work with you to ensure you are playing to the correct handicap using your scoring history
What is a handicap?
The USGA Handicap System™ enables golfers of all skill levels to compete on an equitable basis
What are the rules of the GolfNow Golf League?
All GolfNow Golf League events conform to USGA® rules
Do I have to qualify for the GolfNow Golf League season ending tournament?
No. Active membership to the Golf League qualifies you for the season ending tournament
What if there is not a GolfNow Golf League Chapter in my home town?
If you would like to see a GolfNow Golf League Chapter in your home town send us an email to support@golfnowgolfleague.com
League Championship
Take part in GolfNow Golf League’s year-end championship event, at Barefoot Resort’s Love and Dye Course in Myrtle Beach. Join fellow GolfNow Golf League members from across the country September 11th-12th, 2010 for your chance at the League Championship title. GolfNow Golf League Championship is open to all members of the GolfNow Golf League that have participated in at least one local GolfNow Golf League event.
$199 entry fee includes:
- 36 holes (2 days), cart fees and range balls each day
- Buffet lunch for both days following play
- Multi-media scoring
- Prize fund, player welcome pack, and trophies
FORMAT:
36 holes of golf will be played over two days utilizing the Individual Point Quota system.
The Barefoot Resort Dye Course borders the Southern white sands of the Carolina Bays. Pete Dye enhances his reputation of creating America’s most memorable and challenging golf courses in the creation of this stunning Barefoot Golf resort design. His infamous pitfalls to capture errant shots make Barefoot Dye Course one of the top courses in America as rated by Golf Digest. The Barefoot Resort Dye course is a Par 72, 7,343-yard layout. It is home to the annual “Monday after the Masters” tournament that is hosted by Hootie and the Blowfish and features PGA tour players and many celebrities.
Carolina native, Davis Love III embraces a tradition of Lowcountry character in his latest design. The Love course incorporates the recreated ruins of an old plantation home along holes 3-7. Wide open fairways and generous landing areas set the stage for an unforgettable round of golf. The Love Course at Barefoot Resort is a traditional course with a Lowcountry character and incorporates Davis Love, III's Carolina golfing experiences in the design. This visually striking course features course generous landing areas and greens complexes similar to those found on Pinehurst #2 at the 1999 U.S. Open. The Love Course is a Par 72 and plays over 7,000 yards.
Lodging
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