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By-Laws
As
Amended October 2009 (*denotes
changes)
Article
I - Name
Section 1.
This Association shall be known as IDAHO COUPLES GOLF ASSOCIATION.
Section 1 (a). The
word ‘Couples” in this organization refers to a man and a woman.
Article
II - Purpose
Section 1. To
utilize tournament scores as basis for couples’ handicap; use of net scores
only in determining flight winners; to keep each flight as numerically low as
possible to project more diversification of winners.
Section 2.
To join together for fun, relaxation, and the enjoyment of playing tournament
golf; to encourage fraternizing both socially and on the golf course among those
who join the Association; and to keep uppermost in mind the fellowship and
pleasant times possible through the Association. Although the ideals are high
and lofty, the desire is to achieve “Utopia” whereby all can play without
rancor or discord.
Section 2 (a). All
complaints in writing directed to the management of a course where an ICGA
tournament has been played will be first directed to the officers of the
Association for their comments. Failure to follow this rule will result in the
couple being expelled from the ICGA. The couple may, after one year, apply to
the current Board of Directors for reinstatement consideration.
Article
III - Membership, Dues and Fees
Section 1.
The members of the Association shall be couples who have a desire to play under
ICGA Rules and Regulations.
Section 2.
Annual dues shall be $25 per couple, effective January 1, 2010.
Annual dues are intended to cover mailing and incidental expenses, annual
state tournament expenses and the secretary fee of $1 per couple playing in each
tournament. Members
will receive $100 for a Hole-in-One.
Section 3.
Fees for tournament play shall be established by the President in negotiation
with the Pro or Manager at specific golf courses to be played.
Section 4.
Lap money will be paid for second day’s play. The team in each flight that did
not place in the tournament payoff and had the lowest second day net score will
be awarded the lap money. Payoff for lap money in the event of a tie for last
payoff position will be as follows: last position and lap money combined and
paid 40% to each of the tied teams and 20% for lap. In the event of a three-way
tie for last position, 30% to each of the tied teams and 10% for lap.
Section 5. The
ICGA will furnish a sleeve of balls for the closest to the pin contests if the
golf pro does not.
Article
IV - Meetings
Section 1. An
annual meeting shall be held in the fall of each year after the last tournament;
time and place shall be determined by the President. All members shall be
notified in advance.
Article
V - Elective Officers, Terms and Duties
Section 1.
The elective officers of the Association shall be a President, a Vice-President
and five couples to be known as Directors. EXCEPTION:
The
retiring President and Secretary-Treasurer and their spouses shall automatically
fill two positions for a period of one year. There shall be at least one couple
from each of the three districts elected as Directors: Treasure Valley, Magic
Valley and Eastern Idaho.
Section 2. The
Secretary-Treasurer shall be appointed by the President with the approval of the
Board of Directors.
Section 3.
The Board of Directors shall consist of the President and Spouse, Vice-President
and Spouse, Secretary-Treasurer and Spouse and five couples known as Directors.
Section 4. Term
of office for President, President Elect, all Board of Directors, henceforth,
will be elected for a two (2) year term, beginning immediately following the
Annual Meeting. Amended October 1993: Directors shall be elected on alternate
years in order to maintain directors with at least one year of experience.
Section 5.
The President shall be the executive officer of the Association and of the Board
of Directors. The President shall preside at all meetings of the Association and
Board meetings; call special meetings when necessary; appoint all committees as
directed by the by-laws or by vote of the Association; have general supervision
of all matters pertaining to the Association; arrange schedule of tournament
play and negotiate fees; perform such other duties as may be requested by the
Association; and prepare newsletters to members on an as-needed basis. The
Tournament Schedule newsletter shall be mailed using first class postage so that
it will be forwarded to addresses recorded in the Post Office. All other
newsletters should be sent out third class (bulk rate) but may be sent first
class at the discretion of the President.
Section 6. The
Vice-President shall work in close harmony with the President; shall keep fully
informed of the business of the Association; and shall officiate and fulfill the
duties of the President in his absence.
Section 7.
The Secretary-Treasurer shall keep correct minutes of all meetings of the
Association; keep correct account between Association and members; keep a
correct mailing list of all members; verify that the handicaps are correct by
updating the computer program after each tournament and comparing the two lists;
be responsible for posting name, handicap and score at tournament site; and
select number of players to be paid in each flight and amount of payment. The
Secretary-Treasurer shall receive the moneys due the Association; pay out moneys
owed by the Association and keep appropriate records; shall attend to all
correspondence.
Article
VI - Nomination, Election and installation of Officers
Section 1. The
President shall appoint a nominating committee at least thirty days prior to the
annual election. The
committee shall recommend candidates to fill each elective office.
Further nominations may be made from the floor at the time of the annual
election.
Section 2: The
election shall be held at the Annual Fall Meeting of the Association.
Section 3:
At all elections of officers, the President or a past President shall
preside. The
vote may be by voice, hand or secret ballot.
No member who is in arrears of dues shall be entitled vote.
Section 4:
Whenever any elective office shall become vacant for any cause, the
President shall fill the vacancy by appointment for the remainder of the year
with the consent of the Board.
Article
VII - Tournament Requirements
Section 1:
Except for emergencies a team must cancel one week (seven days) in
advance of a scheduled tournament or forfeit their $40 entry fee.
A stamped self-addressed envelope shall be sent to the golf pro for
return of entry fees if applicable.
Section 2:
If a team reserves a place in a tournament without paying the $40 entry
fee and then does not play in the tournament, the team will be billed $40 by the
ICGA which will be paid to the ICGA before the team will be allowed to play in
any subsequent tournaments.
Article
VIII - Committees
Section 1:
Special committees may be appointed by the President upon any item deemed
necessary by the Association.
Article
IX - Rules of Order
Section 1:
The Association shall be guided in its deliberation by the Rules of Order
as interpreted by the President.
Article
X - Amendments
Section 1:
All amendments and revisions to the By-Laws shall be proposed in writing
and printed in the newsletter the month before the fall meeting.
The proposed amendments and revisions will be voted on at the meeting.
Members unable to attend the meeting can send a proxy with someone
attending the meeting.
After due consideration or study, as appropriate, a majority vote of
members and proxies shall be required for its adoption.
Section 1(a):
Any
change to an amendment or By-Law made at the annual meeting that has not been
printed in the newsletter must be passed by a two-thirds majority of the members
present at the Annual Meeting.
Order of
Business
1. Opening
6. New
Business
2. Roll
call of officers
7. Committee
reports
3. Reading
minutes of last meeting
8. Reading
communications
4. Treasurer’s
report/bills against Assoc
9. Election
of Officers
5. Old
Business
10. Closing
Chapman
Rules of Play
As
amended October 2009 - (*denotes changes)
Article
1 - Chapman Play
Section 1. Couple Play:
On first shot each player hits own ball; on second shot each player hits
partner’s ball; on third shot, the ball having the greatest advantage to the
team may be selected.
The player who did not hit the ball selected must hit the third shot,
continue to alternate hitting until ball is holed.
Section 2:
Penalty shots:
The basic rule allows each player two consecutive shots.
If a penalty situation occurs on the first shot of either a partner, the
other partner still takes the second shot and the penalty is added after the
shot is made.
Section 3:
Holes that are Par 3 for both men and ladies shall be played as Pro
Chapmans; only one shot by each partner is taken before selecting the ball to be
played. Holes
that are Par 3 for men and Par 4 for ladies shall be played as Par 4.
Section 4.
Missed Ball: If
a partner missed the ball or whiffs on the first shot, the other partner can
then hit the ball and it would be lying two.
The ball may not be touched or picked up, but should be played as it
lies.
Section 4(a).
If a
player hit’s a wrong ball, that team incurs a two stroke penalty and the
correct ball must be played.
If the wrong ball is holed out, the situation must be corrected before
teeing off on the next tee box, or in the case of the last hole or the round, it
must be corrected before leaving the putting green.
The team is disqualified if they do not rectify the mistake.
Section 4(b).
It is permissible to play golf between first and second day play, on
the tournament course, as long as you do not play Chapman format.
You may not play the course on the tournament day before starting time.
Section 5.
On 9-hole courses, one color tees will be played for the first nine holes
and the other color tees for the second nine, unless ruled otherwise by the
course pro.
Section 6.
Source of Rules:
Rules shall be applied in the following order:
1. USGA
Rules
2. ICGA
Rules
3. Local
Golf Course Rules
Article
II - Handicap System
Section 1.
Couples entering the first tournament shall submit an IGA or equal
handicap card. Handicaps
will be computed by adding 70% of the low handicap to 10% of the high handicap.