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
- 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.
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Putts that are fully within the “leather”, are given.
- All PGA and local rules including drop zones apply. Play provisional if OB is possible. Otherwise, lost ball = 2-stroke penalty or re-tee.
- 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.
- Lost ball in rough/leaves needs a witness. Drop from knee height with 1-stroke penalty.
- Lost ball in hazard: re-tee or lateral drop (2 club lengths from entry) with 1-stroke penalty.
- No drop zone: after 2nd failed attempt to cross, drop on other side hitting 4 or re-tee.
- 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.
- Prizes: closest to pin, overall net, A & B champs. Guests only eligible for closest to pin on par 3s.
- Team events: ¾ of team from VAGA points, ¼ from Captain’s pick.
- Submit scores from Feb 15 – Dec 31 to maintain accurate handicap. Latest HDCP from Fri/Sat before tourney used for net score calc.
- 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.
📄 Download VAGA Rules (Word Document)