Preseason & Open Play

PRESEASON ROUNDS

Purpose: post scores, establish rhythm, and get ready for the regular season.

SIGN-UP & TEE TIMES

• Sign up by 4:00 PM Wednesday via the weekly email or fallsmensclub@gmail.com (do not call the Pro Shop).
• Pairings/tee times are emailed by Friday.

SCORING (WHS / GHIN)

• Online scoring + keep a paper card; verify hole-by-hole before submitting.
• Max score to ENTER: gross quadruple bogey (pick up at 4-over par).
• Max score to POST: net double bogey (apply in GHIN).

LOCAL RULES (USGA LINGO)

• Cart-path-only: play it UP (lift, clean, place within 12 inches) — except in a penalty area.
• Carts-off-path: play it DOWN (as it lies).
• Putt for net par or better must be holed; gimmes only within 12 inches after net par.
• Alternative to stroke-and-distance Local Rule for OB / lost ball; drop zones optional.

TEE BOXES

• Default: Blue/Gold. White via Rule of 72; Green via Rule of 90 (must be 65+ on opening day).

Pace-of-Play Tip

If it might be lost outside a penalty area or OB, announce and play a provisional ball.

Declare your tee box at the start of the regular season (April 19) and play it all year.

OPEN PLAY (WEEKLY)

Individual stroke play, 18 holes, with weekly payouts and optional side games.

HANDICAP (“POPS”)

• Net scoring for Pro Shop Credits: 95% of full pops.
• Optional Skins: 80% with half pops (max half pops = 18).

WEEKLY PRIZES (CREDITS)

• Separate prize pools by tee group (Blue/Gold and White/Green).
• Payouts: Low Gross, Low Net, and Closest-to-the-Pin (no double-dipping: higher of gross/net).
• Credits go into your Falls account (greens fees, equipment, merchandise).

OPTIONAL GAMES

• Skins (envelopes at Pro Shop; opt out at check-in).
• Birdie Board ($5 season; 50% handicap).
• Hole-in-One Pot ($10).

WEATHER & GUESTS

• If 60% of the field finishes, it counts and Pro Shop credits are paid.

Guests welcome for Open Play but not eligible for prize credits and cannot enter skins; no guests in Signature Events or Majors.