Season Structure
The season uses two divisions in the regular season, then reconnects through playoffs and additional interleague weeks at the end.
Lakewood Rod & Gun
League Rules Updated
Updated league rules and season expectations for the current signup.
This page reflects the updated league rules and expectations tied to the current two-division signup.
Quick Snapshot
Scoring And Handicap
Weekly handicap still uses recent scores from each side. Matches remain handicap-based, and double par is now the max score for speed of play.
Local Rules
Preferred lies are in the fairway only. OB and lost ball relief stay similar to current play, but are standardized to a 2 club-length drop with a 1-stroke penalty.
League Rules
Handicap calculation
Using the most recent four scores per side, the highest score of the four is thrown out and the lowest three are averaged as part of the current weekly handicap method.
Each match is worth 10 points: 1 point per hole and 1 point on total net score, with all points based on handicap.
Sub match-ups
When subs with no handicap are asked to play, the match-ups are predetermined before play starts.
The sub plays the opponent the scheduled player was originally supposed to play.
Hazards, out of bounds, and lost ball relief
Hazards, out of bounds, and lost balls all follow the same general drop approach, with relief taken within 2 club-lengths and a 1-stroke penalty.
The key difference is that a hazard can still be played from, while out of bounds requires full relief.
Max score
The maximum score a player can take on a hole is double par.
This is in place primarily for speed of play.
No shows and absent players
A no show is when a player does not come and does not get a sub to represent them.
Any team that has two or more no shows during the season is subject to being replaced the following year.
If a player does not show and does not get a sub, the opponent must still play the course but receives 110% of their handicap. The absent team receives no points for that game, but may still earn points in the other game if a player is present there.
Rain and attendance expectations
If the course is open, the league is expected to play.
If the course has not announced a closure ahead of time, players are expected to meet at the course prepared to play. If weather becomes an issue on site, South Hills or league members at the course may determine that play should be cancelled.
Subs, dues, and member eligibility
- Subs are paid for by the player being subbed for.
- By joining the league, teams agree to find and pay for their own subs when needed.
- The league is for Lakewood Rod & Gun members only, and all players are expected to be members in good standing.
- League dues are $25, with an additional $20 collected for year-end league prizes.
Large skins, League Games, and fees
- Large Skins are now NET & GROSS SKINS, increase to $12 a week, and require a season subscription before the season begins.
- League Games are now NET SKINS and closest to the pin.
- Greens and cart fees can be paid up front to secure 3 nine-hole rain checks.