Frequently Asked Questions
Q. - What are the basic etiquettes and courtesies for play with the Tee Bags league?
A. - This league is, bar none, some of the most fun you will have playing golf! Part of the reason for that is the considerate spirit and respect our members show the course, the game, and each other. Listed below are some of the most important guidelines we use to keep our league and our rounds on track:
A. - Below is the process we use every Monday morning:
1. Arrive 30 minutes before the shotgun start time. If you want to warm up there is a driving range, so plan to arrive even earlier.
2. Check in with a committee member who will be greeting you in front of the clubhouse. We will remind you of your starting hole.
3. Pay green fees in clubhouse - avoid the rush, come early!
4. Sign up for the next week's play in clubhouse, click on the "Weekly Sign-up" tab above, or e-mail [email protected].
5. Make sure you have your scorecard. Put your First and Last name on the card, record putts, sand/water and re-loads for your round. If you are an "IDS" (I Don't Score), turn in a scorecard at the end of your round anyway.
6. PLAY GOLF!
7. Following your round return the scorecard to the clubhouse.
8. Pay for the reloads, sand and water shots by putting money in the Tee Pot.
9. Join us for lunch.
Q. - What is the "Tee Pot" and what is it for?
A. - The Tee Pot is the cute little container that is on the registration table every week of the season! It is also how we collect supplemental funding for prizes, activities and the year end banquet. As part of the Tee Bags rules players are asked to contribute to the Tee Pot each round for the following: .50 cents for each reload and .25 cents for each shot that lands in the water or sand. Of course, all "donations' to the Tee Pot are always welcomed!
Q. - What is the policy for weather cancellations?
A. - On a day that the weather is questionable, we will notify members no later than 7:30 a.m. on the day of play by:
Q. - Who do I contact if my plans for golf have changed?
A. - You can contact us either through an email to [email protected] or through the Contact Us tab of this website.
Q. - Am I assigned to a flight?
A. - No. Our golf league is meant, first and foremost, for FUN! A "Flight" is determined based on the average of weekly scores each player has posted throughout the season. At the end of the season, individuals are categorized in similar scoring groups; the lowest average scoring golfer is the winner of that flight for the season and is recognized at the year-end banquet. Currently we have Flights A, B, C, and D for those who record their scores. We also have a category called "IDS" or I DON'T SCORE for those ladies who do not wish to keep a record of their weekly scores - just come and play.
Q. - Am I required to play a minimum number of weeks with this league?
A. - No. Play as many or as few weeks as you wish!
Q. - Is there a dress code to play at Woodbine Bend?
A. - Attire at Woodbine Bend is defined as "appropriate golf attire", including skirts, shorts or slacks for ladies; collared and/or sleeved shirts; no denim.
Q. - What is the Tee Bags' scoring process for stroke counts considerably higher than "par" on any given hole?
A. - In our league, we use a process called "Circle 10 Bogie" and it works like this:
On each hole that you play, if you have have hit par plus two strokes before you have reached the green, pick up your ball and drop it near the green. From there, count your chips and putts and add to the total number of strokes. Circle this score on your card. Examples are as follows:
Q. - Why do we use Circle 10 Bogie?
A. - Circle 10 Bogie serves two purposes. First, it supports our goal of FUN golf by giving some score latitude or taking some pressure off when you're having "one of those days", or if you are new to playing golf. Second, it helps to ensure that our group's pace of play stays on track by keeping the game moving.
Q. - Why is "pace of play" so important?
A. - Maintaining a good pace of play is a considerate and more enjoyable way to spend your round of golf. It ensures that we all contribute to quality time on the course for all players and that Woodbine Bend has a reasonable expectation as to when the course can be prepared and available for other patrons.
Q. - What are the differences between a "Reload", and "Re-do" and a "Mulligan"?
A. - There is no official recognition of these terms in the game of golf, however as with other "casual" golf groups, the terms are used as part of our player-friendly Tee Bag rules. In our tradition, the terms are generally used interchangeably and reference off the tee, in the fairway and on the green. Reloads, Re-dos or Mulligans help our group keep a good pace of play, maintain our goal of FUN golf, and to collect money for the Tee Pot - whichever name you call it, either will cost you 50 cents a piece!
Pace of Play Tips and Suggestions
Minimize your time on the Tee: Please "hit when ready". Allow shorter hitters to hit first as soon as the group ahead is out of range.
Plan your shot before you get to your ball: Think ahead. Determine your yardage and make your club selection before it's your turn. Very often you can do this while others are playing. Play "ready golf" rather than always waiting for the player who is furthest out to play first. Carry your next club with you. Example: You just hit your tee shot with your driver. Place your driver back in the bag, pull out your fairway wood and then get into the cart. You're now ready to drive up to your ball, get out, and immediately hit.
Keep your pre-shot routine short: Take no more than 1 practice swing then set up to the ball. Be ready to hit when it's your turn. It's OK to start your pre-shot routine when other players are hitting as long as you're not a distraction. From club selection to pre-shot routine to execution, strive to hit your shot in less than 30 seconds when it is your turn to play.
When sharing a cart, use the buddy system: Don't wait in the cart while your cartmate hits and then drive to your ball. Get out and walk to your ball with a few clubs. Be ready to play when it's your turn and then let your cartmate pick you up. Or, drive to your ball after you drop off your cartmate and pick her up after you hit. In other words, you're both allowed to drive!
Be helpful to others in your foursome: Follow the ball flight of all players, not just your own. Once in the fairway, help others to look for an errant ball. Volunteer to fill in a divot or rake a bunker if it will speed up play.
Keep up with the group in front of you: Your correct position on the course is immediately BEHIND the group in front of you, NOT immediately in front of the group behind you.
Be efficient on the putting green: Mark your ball and lift and clean it when you arrive at the putting green so you will be ready to replace it when it is your turn. You can usually line up your putt while others are putting, without disturbing them. Leave the green promptly after holing out and walk briskly to your cart. Wait until the next tee to record your score, or, if the fairway is open, wait until after your tee shot.
Park your cart to the side of all greens, not in front. When you exit the green to the side, the following group can then make their approach shots even if you're recording a score or placing your club back into your bag.
Q. - What are the basic etiquettes and courtesies for play with the Tee Bags league?
A. - This league is, bar none, some of the most fun you will have playing golf! Part of the reason for that is the considerate spirit and respect our members show the course, the game, and each other. Listed below are some of the most important guidelines we use to keep our league and our rounds on track:
- Be on time. Our shotgun starts are at 9:00 a.m. sharp. Make it a point to be at the course at least 30 minutes prior to the start. This gives you time to check in, sign up for future weeks and get your cart set up.
- Use the Circle 10 Bogie Rule. This keeps the pace of play up for everyone and keeps your frustration level down when you are "having one of those days"...
- Take care of the course. Replace your divots, rake the sand traps and drive carts only on designated areas.
- Keep your play schedule up to date. If you have signed up for golf (or someone has signed up for you) and are not able to play, please notify a committee member. We have a "Contact Us" page on this site, as well as our [email protected] email address. This helps the check in process run more smoothly and ensures that we start our shotgun on time.
A. - Below is the process we use every Monday morning:
1. Arrive 30 minutes before the shotgun start time. If you want to warm up there is a driving range, so plan to arrive even earlier.
2. Check in with a committee member who will be greeting you in front of the clubhouse. We will remind you of your starting hole.
3. Pay green fees in clubhouse - avoid the rush, come early!
4. Sign up for the next week's play in clubhouse, click on the "Weekly Sign-up" tab above, or e-mail [email protected].
5. Make sure you have your scorecard. Put your First and Last name on the card, record putts, sand/water and re-loads for your round. If you are an "IDS" (I Don't Score), turn in a scorecard at the end of your round anyway.
6. PLAY GOLF!
7. Following your round return the scorecard to the clubhouse.
8. Pay for the reloads, sand and water shots by putting money in the Tee Pot.
9. Join us for lunch.
Q. - What is the "Tee Pot" and what is it for?
A. - The Tee Pot is the cute little container that is on the registration table every week of the season! It is also how we collect supplemental funding for prizes, activities and the year end banquet. As part of the Tee Bags rules players are asked to contribute to the Tee Pot each round for the following: .50 cents for each reload and .25 cents for each shot that lands in the water or sand. Of course, all "donations' to the Tee Pot are always welcomed!
Q. - What is the policy for weather cancellations?
A. - On a day that the weather is questionable, we will notify members no later than 7:30 a.m. on the day of play by:
- A posting on the HOME PAGE of this website.
Q. - Who do I contact if my plans for golf have changed?
A. - You can contact us either through an email to [email protected] or through the Contact Us tab of this website.
Q. - Am I assigned to a flight?
A. - No. Our golf league is meant, first and foremost, for FUN! A "Flight" is determined based on the average of weekly scores each player has posted throughout the season. At the end of the season, individuals are categorized in similar scoring groups; the lowest average scoring golfer is the winner of that flight for the season and is recognized at the year-end banquet. Currently we have Flights A, B, C, and D for those who record their scores. We also have a category called "IDS" or I DON'T SCORE for those ladies who do not wish to keep a record of their weekly scores - just come and play.
Q. - Am I required to play a minimum number of weeks with this league?
A. - No. Play as many or as few weeks as you wish!
Q. - Is there a dress code to play at Woodbine Bend?
A. - Attire at Woodbine Bend is defined as "appropriate golf attire", including skirts, shorts or slacks for ladies; collared and/or sleeved shirts; no denim.
Q. - What is the Tee Bags' scoring process for stroke counts considerably higher than "par" on any given hole?
A. - In our league, we use a process called "Circle 10 Bogie" and it works like this:
On each hole that you play, if you have have hit par plus two strokes before you have reached the green, pick up your ball and drop it near the green. From there, count your chips and putts and add to the total number of strokes. Circle this score on your card. Examples are as follows:
- On a Par 5 hole pick up your ball after you have hit 7 strokes and not yet reached the green. Drop your ball near the green, chip and putt your ball. One chip and two putts plus 7 strokes would equal a score of 10 on the hole. Circle the score.
- On a Par 4 hole pick up your ball after you have hit 6 strokes and not yet reached the green. Drop your ball near the green, chip and putt your ball. One chip and two putts plus 6 strokes would equal a score of 9 on the hole. Circle your score.
- On a Par 3 hole pick up your ball after you have hit 5 strokes and not yet reached the green. Drop your ball near the green, chip and putt your ball. One chip and two putts plus 5 strokes would equal a score of 8 o the hole. Circle your score.
Q. - Why do we use Circle 10 Bogie?
A. - Circle 10 Bogie serves two purposes. First, it supports our goal of FUN golf by giving some score latitude or taking some pressure off when you're having "one of those days", or if you are new to playing golf. Second, it helps to ensure that our group's pace of play stays on track by keeping the game moving.
Q. - Why is "pace of play" so important?
A. - Maintaining a good pace of play is a considerate and more enjoyable way to spend your round of golf. It ensures that we all contribute to quality time on the course for all players and that Woodbine Bend has a reasonable expectation as to when the course can be prepared and available for other patrons.
Q. - What are the differences between a "Reload", and "Re-do" and a "Mulligan"?
A. - There is no official recognition of these terms in the game of golf, however as with other "casual" golf groups, the terms are used as part of our player-friendly Tee Bag rules. In our tradition, the terms are generally used interchangeably and reference off the tee, in the fairway and on the green. Reloads, Re-dos or Mulligans help our group keep a good pace of play, maintain our goal of FUN golf, and to collect money for the Tee Pot - whichever name you call it, either will cost you 50 cents a piece!
Pace of Play Tips and Suggestions
Minimize your time on the Tee: Please "hit when ready". Allow shorter hitters to hit first as soon as the group ahead is out of range.
Plan your shot before you get to your ball: Think ahead. Determine your yardage and make your club selection before it's your turn. Very often you can do this while others are playing. Play "ready golf" rather than always waiting for the player who is furthest out to play first. Carry your next club with you. Example: You just hit your tee shot with your driver. Place your driver back in the bag, pull out your fairway wood and then get into the cart. You're now ready to drive up to your ball, get out, and immediately hit.
Keep your pre-shot routine short: Take no more than 1 practice swing then set up to the ball. Be ready to hit when it's your turn. It's OK to start your pre-shot routine when other players are hitting as long as you're not a distraction. From club selection to pre-shot routine to execution, strive to hit your shot in less than 30 seconds when it is your turn to play.
When sharing a cart, use the buddy system: Don't wait in the cart while your cartmate hits and then drive to your ball. Get out and walk to your ball with a few clubs. Be ready to play when it's your turn and then let your cartmate pick you up. Or, drive to your ball after you drop off your cartmate and pick her up after you hit. In other words, you're both allowed to drive!
Be helpful to others in your foursome: Follow the ball flight of all players, not just your own. Once in the fairway, help others to look for an errant ball. Volunteer to fill in a divot or rake a bunker if it will speed up play.
Keep up with the group in front of you: Your correct position on the course is immediately BEHIND the group in front of you, NOT immediately in front of the group behind you.
Be efficient on the putting green: Mark your ball and lift and clean it when you arrive at the putting green so you will be ready to replace it when it is your turn. You can usually line up your putt while others are putting, without disturbing them. Leave the green promptly after holing out and walk briskly to your cart. Wait until the next tee to record your score, or, if the fairway is open, wait until after your tee shot.
Park your cart to the side of all greens, not in front. When you exit the green to the side, the following group can then make their approach shots even if you're recording a score or placing your club back into your bag.