CAROLINAS GOLF ASSOCIATION 'INTERCLUB' INFORMATION

 

Interclub Overview:

  • The CGA runs three (3) Interclub competitions annually. Regular Season is March - July. Playoffs start Late July/early August.
  • The 'Carolinas' Division is for players ages 18 and older. The 'Senior' Division for players ages 55 and older. The 'Super Senior' Division is for players ages 65 and older.
  • Interclub competition is open to all CGA members and member clubs in good standing.
    • 332 total teams competed in 2024 representing 136 CGA Member Clubs!
    • Over 5,100 golfers competed in at least one (1) 2024 Regular Season match!
  • Players compete for match points in a Net Four-Ball Match Play format. Each hole is worth 1 point with an additional 2 points being awarded to the winning side of each match. The team that wins the majority of points (40½) wins the overall match. 80 match points are available in each team vs team match.
  • Players compete to 85% of the difference in the Unrounded Course Handicaps from the player with the lowest Playing Handicap in each foursome, based on their 12-month Low Handicap Index™ (Low H.I.).
  • At each match, the home team charges a cart fee only. No Greens Fees are charged. Please review the Responsibilities/Requirements page HERE.
  • The Deadline to register is in February each year. (April 1 for mountain clubs closed for winter).
  • The Entry fee is $300 per team.

 

Teams:

  • Teams that enter will play other clubs locally and are part of a local 'Pod.'
  • Pods are made up of three (3), four (4), five (5) or six (6) teams. 4 and 6 Team Pods are preferred.
  • Clubs can pre-form their own Pod (preferred) or request assistance from the CGA Interclub Committee. If your club needs a Pod, please fill out the Find a Pod Survey. If a team cannot find a pod, a FULL refund will be issued.
  • Clubs can submit more than one team in one or more divisions but MUST have different team rosters and have a minimum of 12 players on each team (players are limited to one team per division).
  • The total number of players on a TEAM roster is unlimited, however a Minimum of 12 players on a TEAM roster to compete in CGA Interclub is required. Age eligible team members can compete in multiple divisions, but on only one (1) Team per Division.
  • Captains meeting(s) are held in February via Zoom to review Interclub & Match Play Rules/Pod assignments/Captains Duties/Golf Genius Tasks.

 

Matches:

  • Carolinas division matches are played primarily on weekends but may be played on weekdays. Senior & Super Senior division matches are primarily played on weekdays but may be played on weekends. Clubs with a team in multiple divisions may host home matches on the same day but players are limited to one match per day.
  • Each team plays 6 matches Regular Season matches between March and Mid-July (3 Home & 3 Away). Playoffs are single elimination and begin in late July/early August.
  • Match rosters consist of 8 players competing from each team on the day of a match (16 total are competing in 4, four-ball matches). Pairings are set in Low to High, Low Handicap Index™ order.
  • Pod standings are determined by their won/loss/tie records. Accumulated match points are used to determine playoff spots/seeding.
  • NEW for 2024 Playoffs - The top 64 teams in each division qualify for their respective division's playoffs. 1st place teams in each pod automatically qualify. 2nd place teams in 5 & 6 team Pods also qualify. Any at-large spots will be determined based on Regular Season record/accumulated match points.
  • The “Final-Four” (Semi-Finals and Championship Matches) is hosted simultaneously by the CGA for each division.

 

Interclub Eligibility Requirements:

  • Must be amateur male members (exception: 1 non-amateur may compete (optional), but must also meet all other eligibility requirements. I.E. Head pro; Director of Golf; member with pro status but does NOT compete professionally)
  • Must be actively listed on the club’s GHIN handicap roster, have an established 12-month Low Handicap Index™ (Low H.I.), and have a minimum of 10 posted scores within the last 12-months of the match date (Note - it takes 20 posted scores to establish a 12-month Low Handicap Index)
  • There is no minimum or maximum Low H.I. for any division
  • Must be at least 18 years old for Carolinas Division; 55 for Senior Division; 65 for Super Senior Division (players may become age eligible in-season but MUST NOT compete until becoming of age)
  • Must not have played for another club or team in the current year within the same division
  • Must be in good standing with their respective club and the CGA
  • Players may play in multiple divisions, if age eligible, but are limited to playing on one (1) team per division.
    • Multi-club members may compete for multiple clubs, but NOT within the same division.

 

 

* For additional information, have your Golf Professional or Interclub captain contact the CGA at 910-673-1000 or via email: Hogan May at hogan.may@carolinasgolf.org or Tom Thorpe at tthorpe@carolinasgolf.org *