Table of Contents Welcome Aboard from the President
The Board of Governors How to: Establish a handicap Enter Tournaments Join the “Hole-in-One” Club Contact the Board of Governors Serve on the Board of Governors Service on Committees Access our Web Site Golf Tournaments Golf Groups
The Blitz Southern Cal Military Golf League (SCMGL) The Retired Old Duffers (RODs) Wagering Policy
Local Rules
Procedures for Blitz/Monthly Tournaments Players' Responsibilities Welcome from the President
On behalf of the Admiral Baker Men’s Club I welcome you to one of Southern California’s finest golfing experiences. The Admiral Baker Men’s Club was established to facilitate a golfing fellowship for the San Diego area military family, and all visitors who are entitled to utilize Department of Defense Morale, Welfare and Recreation facilities. We are delighted to have Admiral Baker Golf Course with its first rate staff and 36 holes of outstanding course design as our Home Course. As you will read in this Booklet, there are many golf related activities that we manage throughout the year. All our activities are designed to provide the maximum availability and convenience for the both the beginning golf enthusiast and the more experienced players. We have many tournaments throughout the year with the goal of golfers at all skill levels being able to compete against one another using the USGA Golf Handicap System. We have both Match Play and Stroke Play competitions, a Golf Team that competes against other military golf courses’ teams, and very well attended weekly and monthly tournaments.
Perhaps the best way to find out what is going on is by frequently checking the Admiral Baker Men’s Club Website at http://www.ghin.com/eClub/ABMC/ The website is new, 07 January, 2015 and just updated. There is a complete calendar of events and results of recently completed competitions.
I also encourage you to contact any Club member and specifically any member of our Board of Governors for any information you would like about the golf course or our Men’s Club. You can find contact information for our Board of Governors using the yellow "Contact Us" link at the top of the website or by looking on the Men’s Club Bulletin Board located in the passageway outside the Pro Shop.
We have a great time here at Admiral Baker and I know that you will too. I look forward to meeting you.
See you on the course,
John Bepko
President Admiral Baker Men’s Club THE 2015 BOARD OF GOVERNORS and COMMITTEES President and Secretary - John Bepko (619)421-1623 Vice President - Tim Macauley
Treasurer – Mark Manlove Auditor – Don Duncan Tournament Chairmen – Dave Hagstrom Tournament Committee: Ed Fields, Bob Jones Blitz Chairman – Bobby Skinner Handicap/Membership Chairman – Tom Brown Rules Chairman - Don Longacre Rules Committee- Jerry Ross, Roy Christian Golf team Captain – John Bepko Co-Captain – Russ Van Tassel ABMC Website Manager – Tom Brown Asst Website Manager – Bob Jones Special Projects – Tim Macauley
How to..... Establish a Handicap The Southern California Golf Association (SCGA) requires a minimum of 5 posted scores to begin calculation of a new player's handicap index. Upon joining Admiral Baker Men's Club part of the fee went to SCGA which assigned a Golf Handicap and Information Network (GHIN), seven digit number, the member uses to post adjusted scores into the system. After posting scores at Admiral Baker, that scorecard must be turned in at the card box just next to the posting computer in the Pro Shop against the South wall. For new members who want to participate in a Men's Club event and have yet to post 5 rounds, contact the Handicap Chairman for a temporary handicap. With no scores on record expect to play at "scratch" until a posting record is established. Enter Tournaments The Men’s Club has 13 official tournaments during the year and several special tournaments. To enter a tournament you must have a handicap. Sign-up sheets for the regular monthly tournaments are posted on the Men's Club Bulletin Board. Entry forms for all other tournaments are available on our Website, in the Pro Shop and at Blitz and Tournament check-in. Contact the Board of Governors Members are encouraged to contact any member of the Board for information, to make recommendations or express concerns. When possible, please contact the subject matter expert first (e.g. Rules chairman for rules questions), but feel free to contact any Board member. Serve on the Board of Governors (BOG) Elections are held each year in November/December for the BOG. All regular and social members are eligible to participate. Each year half of the seats on the Board are up for election. An announcement for elections is included in the October Newsletter along with the names of the Nominating Committee. To seek office, simply throw your name in the hat by letting the Nominating Committee know. Join the “Hole-in-One” Club By remitting $2.00 to the Treasurer you are placed in the “hole- in-one” club. When you play in any sanctioned Men’s Club event and score a hole-in-one on the Admiral Baker Course, you are eligible to win the hole-in-one club pool. Sanctioned events include the Club Championship, Weekly Blitz, Monthly Tournaments, Match Play Championship and SCMGL and Tri-Club events played at Admiral Baker. Serve on Committees The BOG is always looking for members who want to help out with tournaments or other special events. You may contact any member of the Board and volunteer.
Access our Web Site Our web site can be accessed at http://www.ghin.com/eClub/ABMC/ or by establishing an account at GHIN.com and clicking on the website prompt for an "eClubhouse" below the personal information box.
Golf Tournaments
The Men’s Club holds 13 official Tournament Scored events each year. These consist of 12 “first-Tuesday-of-the-month” Blitz tournaments and the 2-day Club Championship (a total of 14 Tournament days). In addition, we have two general membership events, two Super Scrambles, a Member-Guest Tournament, a Match Play Championship and we participate in the regional Tri-Club Tournament and Southern California Military Golf League. all of those events are designated regular Home games for posting purposes.
Tuesday Blitz
As the name implies, the Blitz is played each Tuesday and is the core golfing event of the Men’s Club. Foursomes play a variety of team games each week with the exception of the first Tuesday of the month which is reserved for individual play of a modified Stableford format called "Chicago Blitz". Club members customarily form 4-man teams for Blitz play. Each year, at the Spring General Meeting, team captains randomly draw for their team’s tee time which they retain for that year. New members are welcome to "walk on" any Tuesday morning. There are always openings where a new player may fill in on an existing Team for a day and get to know the members and the style of the games. First Tee Time is 0628, last Tee Time is 0923. Early show time is 0600, last show time should be no later than 0830 to ensure play with the Men's Club.
Monthly Tournament
Most months the Men's Club sponsors a Friday or weekend tournament. Tournament dates are published in our composite Schedule and may be found under the "Events" header on the Website. For the once monthly, Friday events, four man teams sign up on a form posted outside the Pro Shop on the Men's Club Bulletin Board. Entry fees are paid to the tournament duty person the morning of the event prior to play. Separate side wagers for "skins", closest to the pin and low net are also available on a voluntary basis. Players wishing to participate in these side wagers can buy in at check-in the day of the tournament. Weekend events are usually by individual sign-up. Players submit a Tournament/Fee entry form, available on the website or in a holder in the Pro Shop near the posting computer, along with the check or cash as early as feasible but not later than the date designated on the entry form (usually 7-10 days prior to the event). Four man pairings or teams (depending on format) are then assembled by the Tournament Director, generally based on individual handicaps. There are usually 4 flights of golfers in each team, and while the Four-man Team competes together against other teams, individuals within each flight may also win based on their competitive scores within their flight.
General Meeting
Twice a year, the Men’s Club holds a general meeting for all members. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss club business, vote on new initiatives and to pass on important information. The meeting includes a luncheon which is free to all members. As a prelude to the meeting, the Men’s Club sponsors a golf scramble. The scramble is on a first come, first serve basis so be sure to check the calendar and get your application in early.
Club Championship
The Club Championship is held each year. It is a two day tournament open to all members. The club champion is the individual with the lowest gross score over the two days. Additional recognition and prizes are given to a Senior Club Champion (70 years and older), a Net Champion and prizes are awarded to the individuals with the lowest net score in their respective flight. To be eligible to compete for either the Club Championship (Gross or Net) or the senior (over 70) Club Championship (Gross or Net) a member must have been a member on 01 January of the year he competes and must have posted a minimum of twelve scores played at Admiral Baker Golf Course (North or South Course) in the twelve months preceding the Club Championship Tournament. If he does not meet both criteria, he may still play in the Club Championship Tournament and compete for Flight Net prizes.
Match Play Championship
Each year a Match Play competition is held for those who wish to participate. Members sign up at the first of the calendar year and individual matches are played from a posted ladder of players. Matches are arranged between the individual competitors (the first of the month individual events offer an excellent opportunity) and are fully handicapped from the players' current indexes. Each successful step in the ladder garners prize money and the Match Play Champion is given special recognition.
Super Scramble
In March and September, the Men’s Club hosts a Super Scramble over two days. This 4-man scramble is fast paced and always entertaining. The tournament is followed by a terrific luncheon with awards and prizes for the winners, door prizes and lots of opportunities for sea stories.
Member-Guest
Each year the Men's Club hosts a Member/Guest Tournament. Each member may invite a guest to participate in this tournament. Competition is between the 2- man, member/guest teams. Provisions are made to accommodate players who do not have an established handicap. The tournament is followed by an awards luncheon. This is an excellent opportunity to show off our great facility to our friends.
Tri-Club The annual Tri-Club Tournament is sponsored by the Men’s Clubs of Admiral Baker, Sea-n-Air, and Miramar. This three day tournament is played on each of their home courses. Entry fees are for two-man teams who are paired with other teams during the tournament. The Tri-Club Tournament is generally hosted in November and culminates on the third day with a luncheon and awards ceremony hosted by one of the 3 participating clubs.
Wagering Policy
“The USGA does not object to informal wagering among individual golfers or teams of golfers when the players in general know each other, participation in the wagering is optional and is limited to the players, the sole source of all money won by the players is advanced by the players on themselves or their own teams and the amount of money involved is such that the primary purpose is the playing of the game for enjoyment.” [from USGA Policy on Gambling]
The Admiral Baker Men's Club allows wagering in conformance with USGA guidelines. The rules for placing wagers are simple:
1. Wagers are optional and members who choose not to place a wager are still eligible to participate in any Men's Club event.
2. All wagers must be placed prior to play.
3. Only scores from players who have placed wagers will be included in the determination of team or individual scores within the wager pool.
4. All players, regardless of whether wagering or not, must provide attested score cards and ensure they post scores in a timely manner. Golf Groups
The Blitz
The Tuesday morning "Blitz" is conducted weekly. All players who want to play are accommodated in a format that assembles four man teams, in which both individual and Team excellence is rewarded. Tee times start at 0628 and go every 7 minutes, until 0923, so Men's Club play fits the early risers and those who prefer a later start. Usually around 80 players will participate and, while most teams are established, there are always absences which allow a new member, or one who does not usually play on Tuesdays, to join some group for the day and meet the other members. Blitz Team tee times are assigned once a year, at the Spring General Meeting by a blind draw lottery. This is the opportunity to join an existing team or to form a new team around a new set tee time. First Tee Time is 0628, last Tee Time is 0923. The last tee time may vary if the final foursome is present and there is an empty tee time(s) ahead of them.
Every member who plays in the Tuesday Blitz is required to stand at least one “Duty day” a year. The Duty List is created by the Blitz Chairman based upon the input received from the players and is published along with the responsibilities of the Duty Blitz members on the Bulletin Board and in the website.
The Southern California Military Golf League (SCMGL)
The SCMGL encompasses the Men’s Clubs from the Southern California military area. They include Admiral Baker, NAS North Island, Miramar, General Old, Camp Pendleton, and Seal Beach. Games are played at each of the courses throughout the SCMGL season (April to September). All members of the Admiral Baker Men’s Club are eligible to play on the Admiral Baker Team.
The SCMGL is an ideal way to play on a variety of military courses. For more information, please contact the team captain, John Bepko, at [email protected]
The Retired Old Duffers (RODS)
The “Retired Old Duffers” (RODS) Military Golf League
The RODS is a military golf league consisting of active duty and veterans of all five armed services, Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard, civilian members of any military golf course Men’s Club, and other civilians who have expressed an interest in playing in the League . The RODS was formed over 30 years ago in San Diego and consists of two “Leagues,” “Away RODS” and “Home RODS” Leagues. There is NO membership fee to be a member of the RODS Golf Leagues. “Home RODS” is a League that plays on Thursdays at one of the four military golf courses in San Diego. They are: Admiral Baker North Course, Admiral Baker South Course, Miramar Golf Course (on Marine Corps Air Station, Miramar) and Sea N’ Air Golf Course (which is on Naval Air Station North Island). “Away RODS” is a “Microtour Golf League ” in that the games are played on a different civilian golf course once a month, 12 times a year. The games are always played on a Monday because that is usually the least busy day for a golf course and the RODS are often able to get discounted green fees! Some of the foursomes are made up of the same players but some foursomes are made up of different players each month. There is absolutely no obligation to play every month, as personal schedules, medical appointments and such things as vacations come in to play. There are always single members of the Away RODS group who are ready to join a group that has an opening. The courses that are played are a very diverse sampling of the fine Public golf courses and Private Country Clubs that exist in the San Diego County. Such courses as Eastlake, Woods Valley, Castle Creek, Rancho Bernardo Inn, Cottonwood, Mount Woodson, The Vineyard, The Golf Club of California, Lake San Marcos, Salt Creek, Eagle Crest and many others are on the regular Away RODS rotation. Any friend of the US military is welcomed and encouraged to come out and play with the RODS. All skill levels are represented and all games are based using your Handicap. Give it a try!!! We know you will like it. You can get more information on the RODS by contacting John Bepko, at (619) 421-1623, or [email protected]
Tournament Schedule The current year’s tournament schedule can be found on the Website, http://www.ghin.com/eClub/ABMC
Local Rules
USGA Rules apply except as supplemented by the following:
1. Ground Under Repair (GUR): is designated by white lines encircling an area, Rule 25-1 applies. Any construction or graded areas, newly seeded, sodded or damaged areas, including vehicle ruts in soft ground, but not including areas worn bare. Drop within one club length of nearest point of relief.
2. Ground Under Repair (GUR), play prohibited: The nursery left of #2 (North Course) is GUR from which play is prohibited. If a player's ball lies in the area, or if it interferes with the player's stance or the area of his intended swing, the player must take relief under rule 25-1.
3. Carts: Keep all riding carts and pull carts at least 30 feet from the greens and tees. Riding carts must observe the 90 degree rule at all times and observe signs restricting approaches to the greens. 4. Ball deflected by power lines: If a ball strikes the power lines during play of #8 hole (North Course), the stroke is canceled and the player must play a ball as nearly as possible at the spot from which the original ball was played in accordance with Rule 20-5 (making next stroke from where previous stroke made).
5. Embedded Ball Rule: Anywhere through the green, including a teeing ground, a ball which is embedded in its own pitch mark in the ground, except in loose sand, may be lifted without penalty, cleaned and dropped as near as possible to the spot where it lay but no nearer to the hole. Through the green is the area of the course except: the putting green of the hole being played, and all hazards on the course. A ball on any putting green may be marked, lifted, cleaned and replaced.
6. Aeration holes: Through the green a ball which comes to rest in or on an aeration hole may be lifted without penalty, cleaned and dropped, as near as possible to the spot where it lay but no nearer to the hole. (If the ball comes to rest in a hole after the second drop, place the ball at the spot where the ball first touched the ground.)
The ball dropped must first strike a part of the course through the green. On the putting green, a ball that comes to rest in or on an aeration hole may be placed at the nearest spot not nearer the hole that avoids the situation.
7. Winter Rules: when exceptionally wet and muddy conditions are prevalent the Director of the event may invoke "Mark-Lift-Clean and Place" options. These options will be available through the green. The player may mark, lift and clean his ball without penalty. Before lifting, he must mark the position of the ball. The player must then place the ball as near as possible to the original lie and not nearer the hole, that is not in a hazard or on a putting green. A player may place his ball only once, and it is in play when it has been placed (Rule 20-4). If the ball fails to come to rest on the spot on which it was placed, Rule 20-3d applies. If the ball when placed comes to rest on the spot on which it is placed and it subsequently moves, there is not penalty and the ball must be played as it lies, unless the provisions of any other Rule apply. If the player fails to mark the position of the ball before lifting it or moves the ball in another manner, such as rolling it with a club, he incurs a penalty of one stroke.
8. Fixed Sprinkler Heads: In addition to the relief afforded by Rule 24-2. A player may take relief from a fixed sprinkler head when it is in his line to the hole, when the ball lies within two club lengths of the green and is not in a hazard. The player may lift, clean and drop his ball at the nearest point to where the ball lays which is (a) no nearer the hole (b) avoids such intervention and (c) is not in a hazard.
9. Obstruction: is anything artificial, including artificial surfaces (paved with rocks, pebbles, wood chips, etc.) and sides of roads and paths. Stakes used to guard young trees along with the tree are defined as immovable obstructions. If swing or stance is impeded by an immovable obstruction a ball may be dropped to nearest point of relief no nearer the hole without penalty. Any objects defining out of bounds are not obstructions. For the safety of golfers, stones in a bunker are "movable obstructions." If a ball is moved while removing the movable obstruction, the ball shall be replaced as near as possible to the original position with no penalty.
10. Expedite Play: To expedite play, any player whose tee-shot on Hole #11 (North) lands in an area where it might be declared a "lost" ball will automatically declare and hit a "provisional" ball before leaving the teeing ground.
GENERAL PROCEDURES FOR BLITZ AND MONTHLY TOURNAMENTS
The Men’s Club routinely conducts a number of competitive events throughout the calendar year. The weekly Blitz is conducted on Tuesdays commencing at 0642 and is usually a team competition except for the first Tuesday of the month when the Board meets and is, on that day, an individual competition. It is also superseded twice annually by the General Meeting Tournament. The Blitz includes an opportunity for entry into special competitions of Skins, Closest to the Pin and Individual Low Net on a voluntary basis. The Club conducts a Monthly Tournament, usually on the third Friday of the month. This is a team competition with the same opportunity to enter into the special competitions. There are four “Weekend Tournaments” which includes two Super Scrambles, a Member-Guest Tournament and the Club Championship. All competitions are advertised on the Admiral Baker Men’s Club website http://www.ghin.com/eClub/ABMC and at the course. Provisions have been made for any individual not assigned to a team to be accommodated and participate in the scheduled events and are discussed in later paragraphs. Formats will be varied, selected and posted in advance of any Blitz or Tournament. Effort will be made to avoid duplication of formats with other Admiral Baker Men’s Club events and with other local clubs and special events. Blitz and Tournament entry fees are approved by the Board of Governors based on recommendations by the Tournament Director and are published on the Website along with entry forms for the various tournaments. Additional entry forms will be provided in the holders at the computer in the Pro Shop at the Admiral Baker Clubhouse, and at the Tuesday Blitz check-in table.
Existing teams will select and designate to the Tournament and Blitz Chairmen a team captain. He will be responsible for contacting his team with any immediate changes that occur, such as weather related cancellations, frost delays, etc.
Weekly Blitz
The “Baker Blitz” is a weekly event held on Tuesdays exclusive of holidays. The Blitz is also superseded by the semi-annual General Meeting Tournaments. No special entry form is required. Entry fees are established by the board and collected on the day of the Blitz by an assigned member.
Blitz Duty will be shared by participating members exclusive of the Board of Governors. A “Duty Roster” is provided by the Blitz Chairman and posted on the Men’s Club Bulletin Board in the passageway and is also posted on the website. A member assigned the duty is expected to arrive early on the day of his duty to conduct the collection of fees prior to play and collation of results at the end of play. It is the responsibility of the individual(s) to coordinate with the Blitz Chairman for any changes to his/their duty assignment. Anyone not able to take his assigned duty should contact the Blitz Chairman to arrange for alternative coverage. Formats for the day are provided and tee times for established teams are designated by a Blitz Check-in Sheet provided by the Blitz Chairman the morning of play. The check-in sheet is the accounting form for that day’s Blitz. Entry and Special Bet fees are recorded for all participating members prior to play; team and/or individual scores and special bet information for those participating in the special bets is recorded on completion of play.
Tee times will be assigned to established teams through an annual “Blitz Lottery” conducted once a year at the Spring General Meeting. The team numbers currently assigned will be placed “in the hat”. The Blitz Chairman will draw a number from the hat and that team will have first choice, with the team representative selecting the tee time his team will have for the next year. It may be any tee time assigned to the Blitz but need not be the earliest tee time available. The process will continue with teams selecting desired tee times not already taken until all teams have been assigned. If a team is not represented at the General Meeting when the Lottery is conducted, when their number is drawn, they will be assigned a tee time as close to their previous, original tee time as remains available. A two week delay in implementing the process will allow individuals/teams to negotiate any changes of team composition or times that cannot be accommodated by personal circumstances. At the end of this period the Blitz Chairman will update the team tee assignments for the year and post the new listing during Blitz day. One week later the new assignments will go into effect and the updated Blitz Lineup and Check-in Sheet will be provided to the duty personnel.
New members desiring to join a team and old members opting to change teams are encouraged to negotiate directly with existing teams and members. Team compositions are available on the Blitz Check-in Sheet which also indicates the team captain. If you do not have a team assignment for a given day but desire to participate, arrive early in the day and sign up with the duty personnel as a standby. Standbys will be placed with the first available team in the order that they logged in as standbys. If three or four players collect prior to any openings they will form a new team for that day and be slotted into the rotation at the earliest available time(s). If a member is unable to gain a permanent team assignment, contact the Blitz Chairman or Tournament Chairman either directly or through a note in the file cabinet next to the computer and you will be assisted in finding a team or starting a new team. Active duty members may request specific tee times from the Blitz Chairman to accommodate their work schedule.
On completion of the round, each team should conduct a thorough check of the scores entered and the math. Check for completeness, accuracy, signatures and legibility of the information. Entering an incorrect scorecard may result in disqualification. Any team or individual disqualified will be notified by either the Tournament Chairman or the Blitz Chairman giving the reason for disqualification. An appeal of any disqualification can be made to the Board of Governors at the monthly meeting for adjudication.
As soon as practicable, the results of the competition will be posted on the Men’s Club Bulletin Board at the clubhouse and on the club website. Payouts will be provided through the “Blitz Box” in envelopes alphabetized by last names and placed in alphabetized folders. The envelopes can be claimed by each winning member on any Tuesday during the Weekly Blitz.
Monthly and Special Tournaments About four weeks before the Monthly Tournaments a sheet will be posted on the Men’s Club Bulletin Board for teams and individuals to sign up for the event. There will be no pre-assigned teams listed; each member will have to sign up for the event in the available time slots. Team Captains are responsible for insuring accuracy of team entries, making deletions, additions or changes as required. Members (new or old) not on an assigned team are encouraged to sign for any vacancies as they occur on the assignment sheet. Any member not able to sign up for a team assignment in advance should arrive early the day of the tournament and seek out a board member to facilitate assignment to a team short of players for that day. If no openings are available by the time three or four such non- members arrive, those players shall form their own team and will be inserted into an available time slot. ACTIVE DUTY members may request special consideration for tee times due to their work schedule. Payment of fees may be submitted either by the individual or as a team. Team captains should coordinate the submission of entry fees on the proper entry form to prevent duplicate payment of fees.
Monthly tournament duty is shared by the Board of Governors. Entry fees are established by the board and collected on the day of the tournament by a member of the BOG. No special entry forms are required for the monthly tournaments.
New members are encouraged to join any team that has an opening. If unable to find a team, contact the Tournament Chairman either directly or through a note in the file cabinet drawer and he will assist you in finding a team or starting a new team.
Weekend/Special Tournaments require a significant effort in scheduling and arranging the event. Therefore, a cut off time must be established for entry into these events. 7 –10 days preceding the event, as indicated on the entry form, will be the latest date for entry into these special events. Members not meeting the deadline may request standby status from the Tournament Chairman and will be accommodated as the opportunity presents itself. Standbys will be contacted as soon as an opening occurs. However, openings may occur as late as the day of the tournament, so a standby should attend the tournament start. If no openings occur as late as the day of the tournament, entry fees will be refunded.
Special tournament score cards are provided for each event. Formats for the day’s event are posted along with the sign-up sheet at the bulletin board, at the check-in area and on the first tee. On completion of the round, conduct a thorough check of the data entered and of the math. Check for completeness, accuracy, signatures and legibility of all information. Entering an incorrect scorecard or failure to submit a scorecard may result in disqualification. Normally the Tournament Chairman or his designated representative will remain until the last team has completed the round and turned in their score card and Closest to the Pin boxes. If for any reason there is no one to collect the score cards when a team has finished, their score card must be placed in the Men’s Club File Cabinet Drawer Slot. Do not leave Tournament Score Cards in the handicap box by the computer.
As soon as practicable, winners of the tournament and special bets will be posted on the Men’s Club Bulletin Board at the clubhouse and on the club website. Payouts will be provided at the end of the day of the event or via the “Blitz Prize Box” subsequent to the event.
Turkey Shoots
Turkey Shoots are normally held twice a year around Thanksgiving and Christmas. To allow all Men's Club members to participate the competition period is extended from the Tuesday Blitz through the Friday Monthly Tournament and the following weekend. A nominal entry fee may be collected as a "special bet" at both competitions. A member may enter more than once but only one prize will be awarded per person for any given Turkey Shoot.
Requirements for multiple entries will be provided prior to the events. Winners will be posted on the Men's Club bulletin Board and on the club web site and payouts will be provided through the "Blitz Prize Box".
ADMIRAL BAKER MENS CLUB (ABMC) HANDICAPS – PLAYERS’ RESPONSIBILITIES The ABMC Handicap Committee is responsible for players’ compliance with the spirit and the rules of the USGA Handicap System whereby each member's Handicap Index is computed and published. The committee verifies that all acceptable scores are recorded for handicap purposes, are readily available for peer review, and scorecards are randomly audited for accuracy. The member should be aware of the contents of the USGA Handicapping system which can be found at http://www.usga.org/Rule-Books/Handicap-System- Manual/Handicap/Handicap-Manual/ and are summarized here.
PLAYERS’ RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Post all acceptable rounds including 9 hole play. 2. Post immediately after the round is completed, or as soon as practical. 3. Post ADJUSTED score, using Equitable Stroke Control (ESC) to adjust the gross score. 4. Return of score cards for the postings listed below is requested: a. “H”ome course play b. “A”way course not within the GHIN system that was not postable via IGN or a similar posting system that will route the score to the GHIN system. Handicap Committee will post those scores. c. ANY round posted via the Internet Posting Feature as allowed by ABMC. All out of area games are postable via the internet, those cards must be returned to ABMC. 5. An accurately completed score card includes the date, the tees played, the player(s) last name(s) and GHIN number(s). Also the card shall include the player's course handicap, raw scores, and adjusted scores. The card shall be signed and attested. METHODS OF POSTING 1. The posting computer at any golf course utilizing GHIN. 2. The posting computer at any golf course pro shop. 3. On line, .http://www.scga.org/Handicap/OnlineScorePosting.aspx 4. On line, using GHIN. http://www.ghin.com/scorePosting.aspx 5. Return Cards to ABMC Handicap Chair for posting.
POSTABLE ROUNDS 1. Less than 7 holes – not posted 2. More than 7 holes but less than 13 holes – posted as 9 hole score 3. 13 holes or more – posted as an 18 hole, completed round 4. Acceptable rounds include Match Play, Stroke Play, and Team competitions where the players have each played their own ball tee-to- green. 5. On a hole that is conceded, or where the player has picked up; the player must record the score he most likely would have made. This “expected” number of strokes is recorded as an “x” number. (ex: Match Play, player A hits ball OB then hits provisional. Opponent plays 2nd shot about 4” from hole and player A concedes hole. Player A records an “x6” as score, assuming one shot to reach green and a two- putt.) 6. On holes not completed like a twilight round closed due to darkness, the unplayed holes are scored at “Par Plus” which is Par for the hole Plus any handicap strokes the player would be allowed on that hole using the handicap distribution for the tees played. 7. A player who has been disqualified, but otherwise has completed a round, must post his score plus any penalty strokes, if applicable. HANDICAP COMMITTEE RESPONSIBILITIES 1. The Committee is composed of ABMC Members who ensure a level of peer review that is in compliance with USGA guidelines. Each member is trained in the details of handicap calculation and score file maintenance. 2. The Committee strives to correct posting errors or omissions when they are discovered or reported by the members. The primary method of calling the Committee’s attention to postings errors is via the “Goof Book” next to the posting computer. It is reviewed at least twice a week. 3. The Committee may assess penalties for non-compliance with either the spirit or the rules of the USGA Handicap System as a tool to ensure that no undue irregularities are allowed: a. First failure to regularly post, or discovery of a repeated irregularity, intentional or not, results in verbal counseling. b. A second failure results in a written explanation of the infraction(s) and formal warning to avoid another repeat. c. A third failure of a posting irregularity, that has previously been noted, will result in a penalty score being issued by the Admiral Baker Men’s Club. d. Any fourth failure or a repeated pattern of non-compliance, evidenced by numerous but not necessarily the same irregularities, will result in action as recommended by the Handicap Chair to the Board Of Governors and can result in revocation of Membership in the ABMC. GENERAL DISCUSSION Remember that a Handicap is an indication of a player’s ABILITY to score. It is not an “average” but a mathematically derived number. In a harsher world it would be the lowest number a player ever shot because that EXACTLY reflects that player’s “ability” to score. A player must earn a Handicap Index by providing full evidence of ability to the Handicap Committee, that is reviewable by ALL members of the Men’s Club. The Handicap Committee Chairman has the ultimate authority and obligation to adjust a Handicap Index where if makes sense to do so. Please direct any questions or concerns to Tom Brown, Handicap Chairman at [email protected] CIVILIAN PLAYER POLICIES Admiral Baker Golf Course is primarily intended for the recreation of active duty and retired members of the US Armed Forces and their families. However, civilians are allowed to book tee times and play the courses as well. The Tee Time Booking policy is summarized below:
TEE TIME BOOKING
1. Flag Officers (O-7 and above) are authorized to reserve all open times other than reserved times. Flag Officers may begin calling for tee times at 6 a.m., 12 days prior to the desired golf date. When booking this time golf staff must make a note in the tee time system that this time was made by Flag Officer and they must be present when checking-in for tee time. If the Flag Officer is not present at the time of check-in the group will be placed on the waiting list.
2. Tee times for all active duty/retired personnel will be reserved on a first-come, first-serve basis. Every third time on the weekend will be held to give fleet personnel an opportunity to book a tee time. These times will become available for reservation four days prior alternating tee time booking between active duty and retired military personnel. Two days prior to the weekend any open reserved times will become available for all eligible patrons. 3. Active duty personnel are authorized to reserve all open times on weekend and holidays other than fleet tee times. Active duty may begin calling for tee times at 6 a.m., ten days prior to the desired golf date.
4. Retirees are authorized to reserve tee times beginning at 6 a.m., nine days prior to the desired golf date.
5. DoD Civilian personnel are authorized to reserve tee times beginning at 6 a.m., eight days prior to the desired golf date.
6. Unsponsored civilians are authorized to reserve tee times at 6 a.m., six days prior to the desired golf date.*
7. Maximum of two times allowed for any call or any name per hour. When customer would like to set up an event (three tee times or more) they are required to contact the event coordinator in the golf shop. All golf events will follow tournament-booking procedures.
8. Singles and groups without tee times will be placed on a standby list after arriving at the course and checking in with the starter. Active duty military and retirees have priority on standby list.
Special Notes:
1. Tee times will be made every seven minutes.
2. A starter time will be used every hour. These times will be kept open for deployed forces or to make up time if behind.
3. Fivesomes are allowed. All golfers are required to ride golf carts and the tee time must be pre-booked.
*Unsponsored civilian authorization applies only to Admiral Baker Golf Course under the existing Category “C” Waiver
FINAL REMARKS FROM THE PRESIDENT
I hope that the information in this General information Book has been helpful and instructive. We at the Admiral Baker Golf Course Men’s Club are very proud of our two courses and hold enduring respect for the many active duty and veterans who routinely play the courses. We welcome you to the Men’s Club and we all look forward to seeing you on the Fairways !!! John Bepko President, Admiral Baker Men’s Club Admiral Baker Men’s Club 1232 Fairfield Street Chula Vista, CA 91913