Vietnamese Atlanta Golfers' Association

Monthly Tournament Rules and Prizes

VAGA Competition Rules

Tournament entry fee includes green fee + $20 for prizes.

Stroke play, USGA and local rules unless otherwise instructed prior to tee off for abnormal conditions.

Players are flighted into 2 brackets (A Flight and B Flight) to compete for low NET based on latest GHIN handicap index:

• A Flight – Handicap Index 0 – 12.0
• B Flight – Handicap Index 12.1 – Above

Players without official GHIN or WHS handicap will be assigned a HC Index by the VAGA Tournament Director.

VAGA Tournament Scoring System

• All members must have an established handicap prior to the tournament to compete for prizes, VAGA Cup points, and Ace of the Month.
• Tournament Director will assign a handicap index to anyone without an official one.
• Tournament handicap = 80% × course handicap (based on handicap index, course rating & slope).
• Net score = Gross score – Tournament handicap.
• Tie breaker: back 9 score, then scorecard playoff starting from #1 handicap hole if necessary.

Monthly Tournament Rules

1. A Flight tees from blue/championship tees; B Flight tees from blue/white; ladies from red. Adjust for courses with different tees. Players may request longer tees.
2. Putts that are fully within the “leather”, are given.
   
3. All PGA and local rules including drop zones apply. Play provisional if OB is possible. Otherwise, lost ball = 2-stroke penalty or re-tee.
4. Plugged lies (except in bunkers) may be moved. Lift and clean on your fairway only in wet/spring conditions. Relief for man-made structures, paths, water.
5. Lost ball in rough/leaves needs a witness. Drop from knee height with 1-stroke penalty.
6. Lost ball in hazard: re-tee or lateral drop (2 club lengths from entry) with 1-stroke penalty.
7. No drop zone: after 2nd failed attempt to cross, drop on other side hitting 4 or re-tee.
8. 9 monthly tournaments award VAGA points and Ace of the Month. 9 monthly winners + top 3 in standings compete in 1-round playoff for VAGA Championship.
9. Prizes: closest to pin, overall net, A & B champs. Guests only eligible for closest to pin on par 3s.
10. Team events: ¾ of team from VAGA points, ¼ from Captain’s pick.
11. Submit scores from Feb 15 – Dec 31 to maintain accurate handicap. Latest HDCP from Fri/Sat before tourney used for net score calc.
12. Guests welcome with pre-registration.

Monthly Tournament Prizes (Minimum 16 players)

• Overall Champion – $100
• A Flight Winner – $50
• B Flight Winner – $50
• Closest to the Pin (2 Par 3s) – Dozen golf balls

Note: Remaining entry fee contributes to Year-End Award Banquet and crowning the VAGA Cup Champion.

The VAGA Cup Champion

• First Place – $1000
• Second Place – $600
• Third Place – $400

Download Monthly Tournament Rules

The official rules and prize structure for all monthly VAGA tournaments are available for download below.