Frequently Asked Questions in Thursday Night League
- How are points determined in each match?
-> Answer: In each individual matchup, there are 2 points available to win (1 for match play / 1 for stroke play). All matches are also “handicapped”. - Who is allowed to play Yellow tees in the Thursday night league?
-> Answer: Anyone. If you would like to play the yellow tees and are under the age of 60, you have to declare before your first round of playing in Thursday night leagues. Whatever tee you declare to play your first night of leagues (White or Yellow) is what you will play for the entire Thursday night league season.
NOTE: Thursday night league is separate from MGA tournaments. Tournament tees will be based on age or handicap. - What is the max score I can take on a hole in Thursday night league?
-> Answer:
+4 on a hole (unless the score will decide the hole and the opponent must agree)
Par 3 – Max Score: 7
Par 4 – Max Score: 8
Par 5 – Max Score: 9 - If I allow my opponent to take a max score how many more shots can I hit before I need to pick up?
-> Answer:
a) Not on green/fringe when the opponent picks up – you will play until you get to the green/fringe, hit one more shot, and then pick up (unless it goes in) counting whatever the next shot would be
b) On green/fringe when the opponent picks up – hit one more shot and then pick up (unless it goes in) counting whatever the next shot would be - What do I do if I hit my ball out of bounds?
-> Answer: DO NOT RETEE.
Take 1 stroke and drop your ball at an agreed-upon (both teams must agree) spot where the ball
went out. When you hit your next shot it will now be counted as your 3rd shot - What do I do if my ball goes in the water?
->Answer: DO NOT RETEE
a) If there is a drop zone: take 1 stroke and drop your ball in the drop zone, you will now be hitting your 3rd shot from there
b) If there is no drop zone: Take 1 stroke and drop your ball at an agreed-upon (both teams must agree) spot where the ball went in the water, you will now be hitting your 3rd shot from there - Who can you get to substitute if you are short players for the Thursday night league?
->Answer: Anyone who is a part of the MGA - How many points can a substitute win?
->Answer: A substitute can win a maximum of 1 point (0.5 for match play / 0.5 for stroke play)
NOTE: Any tie will go to the player who is on a team (no 0.25 points). Example- If the actual league player and the sub tin in stroke play but the sub wins in match play, the scoring will be:
Actual league player: 1.5 points – Substitute: 0.5 points - Am I allowed to roll my ball?
->Answer: If your ball is in the fairway you ARE allowed to roll (move with your club) or lift, clean, and place it. If your ball is not in the fairway you ARE NOT allowed to roll or lift, clean, and place it. - What should I do if my ball is on a root?
->Answer: We are not trying to have anyone get hurt or break their clubs. If your ball is on a root, you may take a drop no closer to the hole away from the root. This will not count as a stroke.
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