LEAGUE STRUCTURE

PGL hosts 2 season a year during Spring and Fall spanning 3 months each.  Each season is played at the same 9 hole course.  Spring is at Golden Gate Golf Course, Fall is at Fleming (inside of TPC Harding). There are 2 months of play followed by 3 weeks of playoffs. We use SLACK for all our our communications. Through SLACK you will have a space to chat with other members and either post a tee time you have booked or join one posted by another member.  

EACH SEASON HAS THE FOLLOWING:

1. Seasonal Golf Gear:  We spend a lot of time curating the right piece of golf gear that not only encapsulates the current season, but something you'll be proud to rock on and off the course.
2. "Play In" (Month 1): This first month of the season is to accomplish two things: 1. Establish your course specific handicap (or to improve it for returning Members). Your course handicap will determine your placement in the Playoff Bracket.  2. This month of play will also determine your Divisional placement.  The Season's Divisional placement is determined by your average round score during the "Play In" month only, not your course handicap.  At least 3 rounds during this month are required to qualify for the next month of play.  
3. 7 Iron Only Challenge (1 week): A separate challenge during the week between the 2 months.  You play ONE ROUND with a seven iron and putter only.  This does not effect your course handicap or Divisional placement and is NOT mandatory. Stats are tracked separately and an award given out for the best overall lowest score. 
4. "Divisional Prelims" (Month 2): Each player is placed in one of 4 Divisions (Gold, Black, White or Red) each based on total number of qualifying members and their average round scores.  Each members is trying to secure a top 5 spot in their Division to move onto the Divisional Playoffs.  Alongside your Divisional play you are still building your course specific handicap. At the end of this month of play your final handicap is used to seed you into the Playoff Bracket. At least 3 rounds during this month are required to qualify for both sets of playoffs.  
5. Divisional Playoffs & Bracket: Both happen simultaneously over the next 3 weeks to wrap up the Season:
• Divisional Playoffs: 1st place from each Division gets a bye. 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th place play one round against each other with lowest score moving onto the Finals. The Divisional Finals is two teams composed of 1 player from each Division color. Each team plays one round aiming for the lowest combined score. The team with the lowest total strokes takes home the Divisional Champs Trophy and prizes!
• DBL Elimination Playoff Bracket: All of the qualifying golfers will be seeded into a double elimination bracket.  The seeding is based off of each golfers individual course handicap. Once matched up, you do not have to play directly against your opponent but at least with another PGL member to attest.  Last Golfer standing wins! 

1. Awards Luncheon & Raffle Putt Off: Every member in one room enjoying good food and strong drinks.  We'll review the season and hand out numerous awards cultivated throughout the Season, all of it capped off with our Raffle Putt Off.  The raffle is two randomly selected members putting to see who gets to chose and item off the prize table.  Even if you dont win anything during season play, you have one last chance to compete and take home a sweet prize. 

 RULES & REGULATIONS: 

• We are big on course etitique and treating the course/staff with the same respect you would show your grandma.  Dont be that guy.  
• Show up to your booked tee times. If you booked the tee time, you are responsible for reminding your squad. We want PGL to maintain a good reputation with the courses. 
• We use SLACK for all our communications. After your onboarding with The Marshal you'll be sent a link to join our channel. 
• All scoring is based off of a complete round of 9 holes at the Season’s Golf Course. PGL follows the standard rules of golf play. Rounds must be played with another Par Guys member to attest. Take a photo of your score card and post on our "SCORECARDS" Slack thread.
• No limit on how many rounds played but every round you play with a fellow Par Guy must be submitted; regardless of how well you did. Gentleman’s honor, don’t be that guy…
• League Dues to be paid by before season start date: All contestants pay in $150 league fee. Cash ONLY.  ($20 of which goes into an “ACE” pot *see below). Please drop the dues with the bartenders at The Showdown in SF.  
• Each golfer MUST complete at least 3 rounds in month 1 & 2 to qualify for playoffs, prizes and awards.
• Handicaps are course specific and based on your overall round score. Its super complicated, Roberts wouldnt understand.
• Keep track of all strokes and number of putts per hole on the scorecard. MAX of 7 strokes per par 3, 8 strokes per par 4. Putts from the fringe or beyond do not count as a putt stroke. 
• 1 “Breakfast Ball” allowed on the first tee, first stroke. If you take a breakfast ball you must then play from that breakfast ball, You don’t get to pick the best one.
• Any on-course disputes should be settled with “Rock, Paper, Scissors”.