CAROLINAS INTERCLUB INFORMATION
Interclub Overview:
- The CGA runs three Interclub competitions annually. Regular Season is March - July. Playoffs start Late July.
- The Regular Interclub is for players age 18 and older. The Senior Interclub for players age 55 and older. The Super Senior Interclub is for players age 65 and older.
- Interclub competition is open to all CGA members and member clubs in good standing.
- 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 match.
- Players compete to 85% of their Course Handicap, 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. (Late March 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 to be paired with other CGA clubs. Contact the Interclub Committee for contact information. 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 be able to field enough players.
- MATCH rosters consist of 8 players competing from each team on the day of a match in the Regular, Senior & Super Senior leagues. The total number of players on a TEAM roster is unlimited. Age eligible team members can compete in any league, but on only one (1) Team per League. Minimum 12 players on a TEAM roster.
- Captains meeting(s) are held in late February to review Interclub & Match Play Rules/Pod assignments/Captains Duties/Golf Genius Tasks.
Matches:
- Regular division matches are played primarily on weekends but may be played on weekdays. Senior & Super Senior league matches are primarily played on weekdays. Clubs with a team in each division may host home matches on the same day but players are limited to one match per day.
- Each team plays 6 matches (3 home & 3 away) in the regular season (March thru July). Playoffs are single elimination and begin in late July.
- Match rosters consist of 8 players competing from each team on the day of a match (minimum 12 on TEAM roster). 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 - The top 64 teams in each division qualify for playoffs. 1st place teams in each pod automatically qualify. 2nd place teams in 5 & 6 team Pods also qualify. Remaining spots will be determined based on record/accumulated points.
- The “Final-Four” (semi-finals and championship match) 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; 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
- Must be at least 18 years old for Regular Interclub; 55 for Senior Interclub; 65 for Super Senior Interclub
- Must not have played for another club or team in the current year
- 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 *