Scorekeeping Requirement (Very Important)
Because of the money at stake in the Calcutta, every player must turn in a physical scorecard and enter scores online.
- Both the paper scorecard and the online scores are required
- If there are discrepancies, the team may be subject to disqualification
- Double-check scores with your group before turning anything in
Format (Quick Overview)
- Teams: 2-man teams
- Event Length: 2 days
- 18 holes each day (36 holes total)
- Team Score (per hole): Best net score of the two players
- Individual Skins (by tee group):
- Gold / Blue
- White / Green
Handicap Allowance
- Event Handicap = 85% of each player’s Men’s Club Course Handicap
- Handicaps do not change during the event
- Allowance follows USGA recommendations for this format
- See Appendix: Handicap Examples below
Team Selection & Eligibility
Team Signup
- Players must sign up with a partner
Eligibility (Rounds Required)
Current Members
- Must have 10 rounds recorded to play this event
- Up to 5 rounds from last year + up to 5 rounds from this year (any mix to reach 10)
- A medical exception may be requested in the current calendar year for committee review
New Members
- Must have 10 rounds recorded this year to be eligible
How to Play & Score
- Each player plays their own ball on every hole
- Record each player’s gross (actual) score on every hole using:
- a paper scorecard, and
- the online scoring system
- Both must be verified and turned in after the round
Team Scoring
- On each hole, the team score is the best net score of the two players
- The Scoring Committee will use the scoring system to determine the best net score on each hole and calculate:
- Day 1 team total
- Day 2 team total
- 36-hole total team net score
Net Score Rules (Per Hole)
A player’s net score is determined by applying handicap strokes:
- Subtract 1 stroke on holes where the player receives a stroke
- Subtract 2 strokes where warranted
- If the player does not receive a stroke on that hole, net = gross
Final Results / Placement
Team placement is based on the 36-hole total team net score.
Payouts, CTP, and Skins
Pro Shop Credit Payouts
Payout places and amounts will be announced in advance based on the portion of the Men’s Club budget allocated to this event.
This event includes Pro Shop credit payouts for:
- Day 1: Low Net Team Scores
- Day 2: Low Net Team Scores
- Event Total: Low Net Team Scores (2-day total)
Closest-to-the-Pin (each day):
- 2 for Gold/Blue
- 2 for White/Red
- 1 open to Both
Each player on a winning team receives equal shares of the Pro Shop credit for that place. Credits are applied by The Falls staff after results are announced.
Optional Individual Skins ($10)
- $10 optional individual skins game
- Two separate skins pots:
- Gold / Blue
- White / Green
- Skins payout = (total skins pot) ÷ (number of skins won)
Skins handicap rules only:
- 80% of Men’s Club handicap
- ½ pops for skins only
- Pops capped at 18 total (max ½ per hole)
Weather Policy (Includes Calcutta Rules)
Pro Shop Credits & CTP
If 40% or more of players on the published tee sheet do not finish due to inclement weather:
- No Pro Shop credits or CTP will be awarded
- This applies to both days
- Those funds roll into the yearly prize pool for future events
- Players/teams who finish should still enter scores—those rounds count toward Men’s Club Handicap
Skins & Calcutta (If You Tee Off)
If you tee off and then do not finish due to weather:
- Skins money stays in the pot (regardless of holes completed)
- Calcutta money stays in the Calcutta pot
- If you invest in a team and they don’t finish, your money remains in the Calcutta
Buyer beware
Calcutta refunds
- Calcutta money is returned only if the golf course closes the course BOTH days
Skins refunds
- Skins money may be returned only if the course closes on that day
If Sunday Can’t Be Completed
- If weather stops play on Sunday, winners will be based on Saturday scores
Birdie Board & Hole-in-One Pot
- Holes completed count toward Birdie Board and Hole-in-One Pot
Calcutta (Summary)
Important: The Falls Golf Club and Pro Shop are not involved with the Calcutta.
Questions should go to the Men’s Club Committee: fallsmensclub@gmail.com
How It Works
- The Calcutta is a live auction of teams
- Bidding on other teams is encouraged (not required)
- The Committee will provide a team list including Event Handicaps to help with bidding
- Typical bidding guidance:
- Opening bids around $100
- Increments generally in $50 steps
- Cash only (exact change required). Teams have historically sold for $300–$1,000+
Team Rights (Buying Back)
- Teams have the right (not obligation) to buy 50% of themselves
- Any percentage other than 50% must be negotiated with the owner
- Owners are required to sell only a 50% stake (they may refuse other amounts)
Refund Policy
- No refunds of Calcutta money unless the entire two-day event is cancelled
- If an emergency occurs before teeing off Day 1, contact the committee
- Once a team hits its first shot, there are no refunds if the team quits for any reason
Appendix: Handicap Examples (85%)
Example 1
- Player A Course Handicap: 7 → 7 × 0.85 = 5.95 → Event Handicap: 6
- Player B Course Handicap: 18 → 18 × 0.85 = 15.30 → Event Handicap: 15
Example 2
- Player A Course Handicap: 6 → 6 × 0.85 = 5.10 → Event Handicap: 5
- Player B Course Handicap: 13 → 13 × 0.85 = 11.05 → Event Handicap: 11