Citrus Hills Ladies Golf Association

Standing Rules

1. Signing Up and Checking In

  • Sign up for Tuesday golf using Golf Genius by noon on Monday.
  • Tee time is 8:30 AM on Tuesdays (unless posted differently).
  • Check-in is between 7:30 and 8:00 AM.
  • If you’re running late, call the pro shop at (352) 746-4425 or tell the League Play Director before 8:00 AM. If not, you’ll be dropped from the day’s game.
  • To cancel, do it on Golf Genius by Monday at noon. After that, call the pro shop before 7:30 AM on Tuesday.
  • Game instructions given and scorecards distributed before you go to the course.

2. Dues, Chits (Prizes), and Payouts

  • The Board decides how much yearly dues cost.
  • New members pay $5 extra for the Hole-in-One Fund.
  • Chits (prize points) are given like this:
    • 1st place: 6 chits
    • 2nd place: 4 chits
    • 3rd place: 2 chits
    • 4th or 5th: 1 chit
  • In team games, each member gets chits based on team rank.
  • CHLGA gives chits to ¼ of the players in any game.
  • Chit values are updated twice a year, based on the budget.
  • Chits are reported to the pro shop within 15 days of the end of each cycle.
  • Eagles (a score two under par) are worth $10, paid in cash at meetings.
  • Double chits are awarded to winners of: Ace of Aces Final, CHLGA Cup, Individual Ringer, and Member/Member.
  • Hole-in-One pays up to $100. If the fund runs low, members pay more to refill it.

3. Game Day Rules

  • Games follow USGA golf rules and use the GHIN handicap system.
  • Guests invited to play in special events must have a valid GHIN handicap.
  • Turn in 2 signed and clear scorecards at the end of play. Bad or missing cards may lead to disqualification.
  • Finish in 4 hours. Stay close behind the group ahead.
  • If a hole opens in front, the group should split into pairs to speed up. Then rejoin after catching up.

Flight Group Sizes:

PlayersFlights
0–121
13–242
25–373
38+4
  • Individual games need at least 12 players.
  • Team games need at least 16 players or 4 teams.
  • If only 12–15 show up for a team game, the game becomes Individual Point Quota.
  • If fewer than 12, no official game, but you can still play during league tee times.

Handicap Rules:

  • In pick-your-own partner events, their handicap difference must be 10 strokes or less.
  • In 2-week team events, partners must be identified on the first day of play and must play at least one round together. Substitutes are allowed, but their score won’t count.
  • In the Individual Ringer Tournament, you can still compete even if you miss a week, as long as you have a full 18-hole score.
  • In Point Quota games, players with a handicap over 33 must earn 4 points.
  • If you play 10 holes or more, GHIN will estimate the rest. If fewer than 10, don’t post a score.

4. Scoring and Ties

  • Ties are broken by comparing scores on the back 9 holes.
  • If still tied, compare the last 6, 3, and final hole, then go to the lowest handicap hole.
  • If still tied, split chits evenly between the two players.
  • Order of prizes:
    1. 1st Gross (then removed from others)
    2. 1st Net
    3. 2nd Gross (if awarded)
    4. 2nd Net
  • Gross scores go on cards for posting.
  • If you don’t finish a hole, score it as Double Bogey plus your number of handicap strokes.
  • Unless the game says otherwise, play until you reach your handicap limit.

5. Local Rules for League Play

  • CHLGA League Local Rules:
    • Yellow stakes – Oak’s hole #14.  A provisional ball may be hit when the player cannot determine if the ball cleared the water hazard; however, if first ball is found, it must be played.
    • Out of Bounds: You can choose to drop the ball 2 club lengths into the fairway, across from where it went out of bounds, incurring a 2-stroke penalty. (Or you may follow USGA rule of stroke & distance for one stroke penalty.)
    • Coquina areas (white rock paths) = free drop.
    • Any ball, on or over a roadway is considered out of bounds.
    • All railroad ties are an integral part of the golf course and are not to be considered obstructions.

6. Special Events

  • If a member or their close family is sick or passes away, a card will be sent.
  • The League President must approve all fundraising and spending.
  • The Special Event team must work with the Game Director on game and scoring details.
  • Every special event must be tracked in the Treasurer’s report.
  • Rule changes for ongoing and special events must be approved by the Board.

Updated 5/2025 to simplify language and delete obsolete rules.

Approved and Updated 4/29/2025

Update 05/24/2024 to add the latest information to #23 regarding red stakes.

Update 07/17/2020 to reflect Handicap System scoring.

Update 11/18/2020 to add SR regarding Individual Ringer Tournament.

Update 03/2025 to clarify language and reflect changes in the League.