Rules

Pig Group Rules

Updated: February 22, 2023

Tee Times:

  • Sign up for tee times on this Google Sheet
  • If you need access contact Wolf at [email protected]
  • Cancel before tee times are sent out – usually 5 pm the night before.
  • Players repeatedly canceling after tee times are out will be removed from the Tee Time Sheet for a length of time TBD by the Rules Committee. Exceptions for valid excuses.
  • Players that withdraw during a round will be taken out of all bets. Their team will be taken out of the team bet. Valid excuses only.
  • Tee times will be randomly drawn then individual players moved to accommodate those riding in the same cart and those needing to play early or late.
  • Two players can request to play in the same group within reason.
  • You can choose your entire team for one day if it’s the week of your birthday.
  • If you bank you can pick your 4-some the next time you play.
  • Other than those two players we want to keep pairings random so the same groups aren’t together each week. Exceptions can be made for guests from out of town or other clubs.

Group Rules:

    • Scorekeeping:
      • We use Google Sheets for official scorekeeping. If you need access contact Wolf at [email protected]
      • Keep the Google Sheets up to date during the round.
      • Once the round is complete the scorekeeper verifies with his team that their scores, pig & greenies are correct. He then posts that in GroupMe. If not posted to GroupMe within 10 minutes after the last team finishes it’s the same as if they did. After posting to GroupMe:
        • If it incorrectly costs the player money, there is no recourse.
        • If it incorrectly wins the player money, they have to Venmo each player the amount they are due plus $1 per player.
        • If it incorrectly costs another player money, they have to Venmo each player the amount they are due plus $1 per player.
    • During posting, season play the ball down-down-down (fairway-rough-traps).
      • No relief for footprints in bunkers.
    • During January – February or when it’s cart path only the ball will be played up everywhere.
    • When playing the ball up you can clean the ball and move it up to 24″ (same length of gimme putts below). No closer to the hole.
      • The ball can be placed
      • Penalty area there is no relief.
    • When the ball is played up in the fairway only, the fringe/collar will be played down (even where it is between the green and the fairway)
    • When taking relief from water in bunkers you can place the ball in a dry area of the bunker (dropping not required). If the ball can’t be placed in the bunker no closer to the hole the ball can be dropped outside of the bunker with no penalty.
    • Mulligans are not allowed during score posting season.
    • Mulligans on the 1st tee box are allowed during the non-posting season but if you hit it you have to use it.
    • Gimme Putts are defined as follows: GIMME PUTTS
    • We play tees & a number of low balls as follows for the play day of each month
    • Players can play the Blue, White, and Gold Tees or any Combos. They must declare at the start of the season and can change once during the year.
    • The maximum score for any hole is per Equitable Stroke Control (Net Double-Bogey – a Triple-Bogey if you are getting a stroke).
    • Payouts are only made via Venmo. A banker will be announced on the weekend. Pay for both weekend rounds on Sunday after the completion of play.
    • 14 Club Rule is in effect
    • The one-ball rule is not in effect except in cases where someone uses this to take advantage (different balls on tees for distance or spin difference then putting with a different ball.
    • The right rough on Hole 3 and Hole 4 will played as ground under repair to the end of the pond on each hole.
    • Rain Rule: All groups must finish 9 holes for any of the bets to count.  If all groups made it to the back 9 but some didn’t finish then only the front 9 will count.  Exception made for HIO.

Team bets:

  • Handicap off of scratch
  • $2 Nassau (front-back-total)
  • We rotate playing 1,2 or 3 low balls
  • If odd number and at least 4 per team – drop players to even out teams
  • 3 player teams are excluded from the bet

Pig bets:

  • Handicap off of the low handicap in each group.
  • Strokes ARE given on par 3’s
  • $2-4-8
  • Must pig or dump on the tee.
  • ON PAR 3’S – MUST PIG OR DUMP BEFORE THE NEXT SHOT.
  • Can double or re-double anywhere before 2nd shots are hit (off of the tee box)
  • Reshuffle:
    • After the 12th hole (optional as long as everyone in the group agrees)
      • Reorder from biggest loser to winner
      • The biggest loser calls the bet up to 1/2 of what he is down
      • Maximum of $10 starting bet
      • Can always make it a $4 bet no matter what they are down
      • Reshuffle again on every hole until the completion of the round.
    • After the 16th hole (4 players) or 15th hole (5 players)
      • Reorder from biggest loser to winner
      • The biggest loser calls the bet up to 1/2 of what he is down
      • Maximum of $10 starting bet
      • Can always make it a $4 bet no matter what they are down
      • Reshuffle again on every hole until the completion of the round.

Eggs – Net & Gross:

  • Handicap off of scratch
  • Strokes ARE given on par 3’s
  • $1

Greenies:

  • $1
  • No 2-Putt requirement
  • Mark the location with a tee. If it is close to the hole a ball marker should be used.
  • If the player making the greenie doesn’t mark it before leaving the green he does not get the greenie.

Indys:

  • Handicap off of the low player of the 2 players
  • $1 2-down automatic presses on each side
  • Must have a GHIN Handicap to participate

Hole-in-one Pot:

  • Applicable only when at least 6 players are playing and the tee times are posted 24 hours in advance.
  • Not applicable on weekdays or club tournaments.
    • If a holiday falls on a weekday HIO will be in play
  • Winners must be members of Tallgrass at the time of the shot.
  • Guests will receive $300 which will be credited to their bar tab. Their maximum bar tab is $300.
  • $1 per round collected
  • Once $1,000 is reached that amount will be awarded to the next hole-in-one (Pot #1)
  • When a second $1,000 is reached (Pot #2) no more dollars will be collected until someone collects on Pot #1
  • If multiple hole-in-ones are made on the same day they will split all available money (both pots if there are two)
  • Only non-tournament rounds played at Tallgrass will apply
  • If a hole-in-one is made and there is less than $500 in the pot before that day’s round, $20 will be collected from each player playing that day to include in the pot.

Ringer Board (Optional):

Similar Ringer Board Explanation HERE

Ringer Board Rules:

  • You can join the Ringer Board at anytime
  • The entry fee is $50 for the Gross Ringer Board & $50 for the Net Ringer Board (you can play either or both)
  • The entry fee must be paid before your rounds start counting
  • Pay by Venmo – [email protected] or www.venmo.com/Scot-Wolfington
  • Scores count from March 1 to December 31
  • Scores must be entered into Google Sheets.
  • Applicable only when at least 6 players are playing and the tee times are posted 24 hours in advance.
  • Must play a minimum of 9 holes.
  • Not applicable on weekdays or club tournaments.
    • If a holiday falls on a weekday Ringer Board will be in play
  • Approximately 7 to 8 man flights depending on # of entries
  • Flight based on average handicap for the year per the computer
  • Net scores are calculated with your handicap on that day.
  • Payout per flight – 40% / 30% / 20% plus 10% for eggs
  • Tees are irrelevant (gold, white, combo or blue)