Oakwood Men’s Golf Club – 2009
By-Laws
I.
PRIZES FOR
OUTINGS
A.
The outing chairmen for regular
outings will each receive one $10.00 certificate for their effort; the outing
chairman for the Flight Championship weekend will receive one $15.00
certificate for his effort.
B.
The maximum payout for regular
outings will be $40.00; for the Ron Hauer Memorial
Flight Championship, it will be $100.00 for first place. The moneys should be divided up so that a
minimum of 40% of the participants receives a prize. The minimum payout will be no less than $5.00. The Tournament Director will pay a minimum of
five (5) places or 40% of the participants, whichever occurs first, with the
option to pay out a maximum of 40% of the field per outing.
C.
Any club member that has not paid
all dues and fees up to and including the previous club event,
will not be eligible for any prize moneys until such dues and fees are paid in
full. They may participate in an event,
but are not eligible to win prize money.
Additional prize moneys cannot be used as credit toward paying
delinquent dues/fees.
D.
Hole
prizes (flag events/proxies) will be limited to three (3) prizes per
event. for each
flight (A-B-C). Each hole
prize (proxy) will be a certificate in the amount of $7.50.
E.
If a member has entered an outing
and cancels a minimum of 10 days prior to the outing date, he will be given a
refund. If the cancellation comes less
than 10 days prior to the event, the entry fee cannot be refunded unless a
replacement can be found.
F.
All prizes, with the exception of
“skin money” for outings sponsored by the club and being held at Oakwood, will
be paid in the form of a certificate which is redeemable at the Oakwood Pro
Shop. Currently, we receive a 15% adder
on every dollar.
II.
END OF YEAR
TROPHIES AND AWARDS
A.
A plaque with the officer’s names
shall be made and displayed in the trophy case at the Oakwood clubhouse.
B.
The “President’s Award: is a
plaque which is given by the President to the person(s) that he feels have
contributed greatly to the success of the club during the current year.
C.
The new President shall be
presented with a gavel at the end-of-the-year banquet.
D.
Elected Officers will be given a
gift certificate redeemable at the Oakwood Pro Shop in the amount of $35.00. This amount can be changed by the Board of
Directors, but would not take effect until the following year.
E.
Members who represent the Oakwood
Men’s Golf Club at meetings of the MCPLA, WSGA and WPLA shall receive a gift
certificate in the amount of $10.00, payable at the end of the season. Club representatives are expected to attend
the majority of the meetings for their assigned organization and to be prepared
to communicate the business of those organizations to the general membership of
the Club when required.
F.
An award will be presented to the
“Most Improved Player” as determined by the Handicap Chairman.
III.
MEETINGS
A.
At least twelve (12) golf balls
will be raffled off at the end of each club meeting.
B.
Soda, beer and snacks will be
available at each meeting.
C.
All meetings will be held at a
location determined by the Board of Directors.
IV.
DUES
A.
Members of the Oakwood Men’s Golf
Club shall pay annual dues in such amount as shall be fixed each year by the
Board of Directors of this Club.
B.
Annual dues shall be payable on or
before February 15th of the new year. Dues
received after this date will require the addition of a late payment fee in
such amount as shall be fixed each year by the Board of Directors of this
Club. (As of the 2009 season, the dues
are $90 when paid prior to February 15th and $100 when paid after
February 15th).
C.
Any member who is sixty (60) years
of age by the date specified in Section B, and who has also been a member of
the Club for the last five (5) consecutive years, shall be considered a “Senior
Member” and will be given a reduction in these dues in such an amount as shall
be fixed each year by the Board of Directors of this Club.
D.
As an incentive to recruit new
members, a $10.00 reduction in a member’s dues shall be granted for each new
member sponsored for the current year, up to a maximum of three (3) or ($30).
E.
The Board of Directors shall be
given the authority to raise or lower the annual dues or any other fee.
V.
ROSTER
A.
The roster shall contain the name,
address and telephone number of each member of the club (as a minimum).
B.
The roster shall contain a listing
of all club officers and the Board of Directors as well as all club outing
dates and locations.
C.
The roster shall be made available
to the general membership prior to the May meeting, if possible.
VI.
RULES FOR CLUB
OUTINGS AND EVENTS
Unless otherwise stated:
A.
All events will be played at the
handicap allowance recommended by the USGA Rules.
B.
All matches may be played at any
course that BOTH contestants agree upon.
C.
“Skin Games” are open to any
person playing in an event and are awarded for the lowest individual score on a
hole (if two or more players tie, the hole is eliminated). The skin game cost is $1.00 (and
subject to change by the event chairperson) per person and must be
paid with the entry fee to the outing chairman.
D.
Any holes not played are to be
entered in the handicap book as par plus any handicap stroke(s) that would be
applied on the remaining holes.
E.
The most recently USGA POSTED
handicap (your card) will be used – the “trend” number, obtained on-line on the
computer does NOT count.
F.
The Oakwood Pros, as well as any
club member, have the authority to assess a penalty stroke to any individual or
group that is playing slowly during an outing after an appropriate warning has
been given.
G.
All ties will share in the prize
money. A playoff, on the same day as the
original competition, will be held ONLY if a trophy is involved. If a playoff is not possible, ties will be
broken as outlined in the next section.
H.
Ties will be
broken on the basis of the best score for the last 9 holes. If the tying players have the same score for
the last nine holes, the winner is determined on the basis of the last six
holes, then the last three holes and, finally, the 18th hole. (This is a reprint from the USGA Handicap
System & Golf Committee Manual – effective through 1994) If, for some reason, the above method is not
sufficient to break the tie, the outing chairmen can decide on the appropriate
method such as sudden death, most birdies or pars, least number of putts or a
coin toss.
I.
The
“Committee” shall consist of a number of players as determined by the club to
determine the pin placements, rulings, etc. for each outing. The CLUB PROFESSIONAL will also be included.
J.
Non-members are not allowed to
play in any club events except in a member/guest event.
K.
All local rules will be maintained
and updated by the rules committee and made available to the general membership
at the beginning of each year with copies available in the clubhouse before
each outing. Specific course conditions a the time of the event may dictate a temporary modification
or addition to these rules and will be communicated by the Golf Professionals
on the day of the event.
L.
In
accordance with WSGA Rules, cellular phones and beepers/pagers will be
permitted during Oakwood Men’s Golf Club Events. The phones must be in an “off” position
during play with the following exception – a player can make a call between
nine (9) holes after the last putt on the ninth hole and the first shot of the
second nine. Also, the phone can be used
for emergency medical purposes. Penalty
for breach: player may be subject to
disqualification pending review by the Tournament Committee, whose decision
shall be final.
M. A time clock shall be used for every outing held at Oakwood and where
practical for outings held elsewhere. A
scorecard for each group shall be punched on the first tee, after the last
person in that group has teed off. The
card shall be punched again immediately following the last (18th)
hole. Each group shall finish in the
recommended WSGA time for the course played. (Oakwood – 4 hours 25 minutes from
the Blue tees) or within a maximum of 15 minutes of the group preceding
them. OPTION: A time clock will be placed on the tee of hole #14. One card
will be punched after each person in the group has teed off. The group will have 1 hour and 20 minutes to
complete the last four holes or finish within a maximum of 15 minutes of the
group preceding them. Penalty: 2 strokes
for each person in that group.
N.
A grace period of two weeks shall
be allowed for the posting of scores for any round played. Failure to post scores in a timely manner of
two weeks can subject a person to becoming ineligible for any further club
outing or matches. Repeated violations
of this rule can lead to expulsion from the club.
1)
The first offense will be given a
verbal notice by the Handicap Chair.
2)
A second offense will be given a
written notice by the Handicap Chair.
3)
A third offense will subject a
person to becoming ineligible for any further club outing or matches. The Committee will determine the type of
penalty. The Committee consists of the
four elected officers and the Course Professional. For this decision, the Handicap Chair will
also be included.
4)
The offender will be given the
opportunity to appear before the committee to appeal his case.
O.
All members must abide by the
dress code when participating in any club event. Shirts must be worn and be neat and clean
with a traditional collar. Golf slacks
(Denims that are neat and clean, with no holes,
patches or frayed cuffs are permissible) or knee length walking shorts
only. NO short shorts, tank tops, cut
out shirts/sweatshirts or T-shirts will be permitted. The penalty for breach of the dress code is
disqualification.
P.
Time of starting. (Alternate form of Rule 6-3) If the player arrives at his starting point,
ready to play, within five (5) minutes after his starting time, in the absence
of circumstances that warrant waiving the penalty of disqualification as
provided in Rule 33-7, the penalty for failure to start on time is loss of the
first hole in match play or two strokes at the first hole in stroke play,
instead of disqualification.
Q. Event Specific Rules
1)
Oakwood Classic
1.
The format shall be two-man teams,
match play, both scores count. It will
be single elimination bracketed by a blind draw.
2.
The event shall be limited to 32
teams, with five (5) rounds of play.
3.
The rules are:
a.
Low man of the foursome plays at
scratch and all handicaps are adjusted to his.
b.
Each team adds together their
handicap-adjusted scores. The lowest
team total for the hole wins.
4.
This event is self-funded and
receives no money from the general fund of the club. All prize moneys shall come from participant
fees, which is $30 per team. The event
chairman will determine the actual entry fee each year.
5.
The prize structure will be:
a.
Each member of the winning team
will receive 22% of the total prize money and a plaque/trophy with their name
engraved on it. The winner’s names will
also be added to the plaque that is maintained at the Oakwood Club House.
b.
Each member of the 2nd
place team will receive 16% of the total prize money.
c.
Each member of the 3rd
and 4th place teams will receive 6% of the total prize money.
d.
All teams will have their choice
of receiving their awards in the form of:
a.
Gift certificates redeemable at
the Oakwood Pro Shop (with 15% added courtesy of the Head Golf Professional);
b.
Any reasonable gift certificate
equal to the total winnings for the player or;
c.
A MasterCard Gift Card equal to
the total winnings for the player.
6.
The previous year’s champions will
be allowed to participate as a team to defend their title and will be
guaranteed entry to the event. Should
the current champions choose not to defend in the following year,
their slot will be filled using the first come, first served method of applying
for this event.
7.
New members may sign up provided
they have a current USGA handicap.
8.
If teams cannot find a mutually
agreeable date to play prior to the specified deadline, both teams will forfeit
and both teams will not be allowed to continue in the competition. Either team may forfeit the match to the
other, if agreed to by both teams. An
extension may be allowed under unusual circumstances and will be decided upon
by the Committee along with the Event Chairman.
9.
At the completion of this event,
the chairman for this event shall be responsible for compiling the list of
eligible winner and for contacting each eligible winner to determine their
choice of pay out in accordance with the established guidelines for these
choices. The chairman shall secure the
appropriate remuneration from the Treasurer and distribute the prizes to each
eligible winner. This must be completed
by the end of the Club’s fiscal year (December 31st).
2)
Oakwood Cup Matches
1.
The winner shall receive a
plaque/trophy with his name engraved on it.
The winner’s name will also be added to the plaque that is maintained at
the Oakwood Club House.
2.
This event is self funded and
receives no money from the general fund of the club. All prize moneys shall come from participant
fees, which is $15 per person. The event
chairman will determine the actual entry fee each year.
3.
This is an individual, handicapped
competition that will be played in match play format. All ties are to be broken in accordance with
the USGA rules.
4.
This will be a single elimination
event bracketed by a blind draw.
5.
The event shall be limited to 64
players bracketed by handicap according to the USGA bracketing system. The
tournament will consist of six (6) rounds of play with no consolation
matches.
6.
The previous year’s champion will
be allowed to participate to defend his title and will be guaranteed entry to
the event. Should the current champion
choose not to defend in the following year, his slot will be filled using the
first come, first served method of applying for this event.
7.
The prize structure will be:
a.
The champion will receive 33% of
the total prize money.
b.
The runner-up will receive 21% of
the total prize money.
c.
Each semi-final loser will receive
10.5% of the total prize money.
d.
Each quarter-final loser will
receive 6.25% of the total prize money.
e.
All prize winners will have their
choice of receiving their awards in the form of:
a.
Gift certificates redeemable at
the Oakwood Pro Shop (with 15% added courtesy of the Head Golf Professional);
b.
Any reasonable gift certificate equal to the total winnings for the
player or;
c. A MasterCard Gift Card equal to the total
winnings for the player.
8.
If both players cannot find a
mutually agreeable date to play prior to the specified deadline, both players
will forfeit and will not be allowed to continue in the competition. Either player may forfeit the match to the
other, if agreed to by both players. An
extension may be allowed under unusual circumstances and will be decided upon
by the Committee along with the Event Chairman.
9.
At the completion of this event,
the chairman for this event shall be responsible for compiling the list of
eligible winners and for contacting each eligible winner to determine their
choice of payout in accordance with the established guidelines for these
choices. The event chairman shall secure
the appropriate remuneration from the Treasurer and distribute the prizes to
each eligible winner. This must be
completed by the end of the Club’s fiscal year (December 31st).
3)
Oakwood Senior Cup Matches
1.
This event is limited to 32
players with a minimum age of 50 years as of April 1st of the
current year. The tournament will
consist of five (5) rounds of play with no consolation matches.
2.
The winner shall receive a
plaque/trophy with his name engraved on it.
The winner’s name will also be added to the plaque that is maintained at
the Oakwood Club House.
3.
This event is self funded and
receives no money from the general fund of the club. All prize moneys shall come from participant
fees, which is $15 per person. The event
chairman will determine the actual entry fee each year.
4.
This is an individual, handicapped
competition that will be played in match play format. All ties are to be broken in accordance with
the USGA rules.
5.
This will be a single elimination
event bracketed by a blind draw.
6.
The previous year’s champion will
be allowed to participate to defend his title and will be guaranteed entry to
the event. Should the current champion
choose not to defend in the following year, his slot will be filled using the
first come, first served method of applying for this event.
7.
The prize structure will be:
a.
The champion will receive 33% of
the total prize money.
b.
The runner-up will receive 21% of
the total prize money.
c.
Each semi-final loser will receive
10.5% of the total prize money.
d.
Each quarter-final loser will
receive 6.25% of the total prize money.
e.
All prize winners will have their
choice of receiving their awards in the form of:
a.
Gift certificates redeemable at
the Oakwood Pro Shop (with 15% added courtesy of the Head Golf Professional);
b.
Any reasonable gift certificate equal to the total winnings for the
player or;
c. A MasterCard Gift Card equal to the total
winnings for the player.
8.
If both players cannot find a
mutually agreeable date to play prior to the specified deadline, both players
will forfeit and will not be allowed to continue in the competition. Either player may forfeit the match to the
other, if agreed to by both players. An
extension may be allowed under unusual circumstances and will be decided upon
by the Committee along with the Event Chairman.
9.
At the completion of this event,
the chairman for this event shall be responsible for compiling the list of
eligible winners and for contacting each eligible winner to determine their
choice of payout in accordance with the established guidelines for these
choices. The event chairman shall secure
the appropriate remuneration from the Treasurer and distribute the prizes to
each eligible winner. This must be
completed by the end of the Club’s fiscal year (December 31st).
4)
Club Championship
1.
The Club Championship will be a
self-funded event in regards to the prize fund.
The club will provide a plaque to the champion and to the first
runner-up.
2.
The entire event will be a 36
hole, two-day stroke play competition played at scratch from the black tees.
3.
The Club Champion will have his
name engraved on the Club Championship Trophy.
4.
The club Vice President, should no
other member volunteer, will be in charge of the event.
5.
The entry fee will be $20.00 (plus
greens fees) with the prize fund distributed as follows, but not to exceed the
US Amateur Status prize restrictions:
a.
Club Champion receives 50%
b.
First Runner-up receives 30%
c.
Third place receives 12%
d.
Fourth place receives 8%
6.
All prize winners will have their
choice of receiving their awards in the form of:
a.
Gift certificates redeemable in
the Oakwood Pro Shop (with 15% added by the Head Golf Professional.
b.
Any reasonable gift certificate
equal to the total winnings for the player.
7.
At the completion of this event,
the chairman for this event shall be responsible for compiling the list of
eligible winners and for contacting each eligible winner to determine
their choice of payout in accordance
with the established guidelines for these choices. The event chairman shall secure the
appropriate remuneration from the Treasurer and distribute the prizes to each
eligible winner. This must be completed
by the end of the Club’s fiscal year (December 31st).
5)
Ron Hauer
Memorial Flight Championship
1.
This will be a 36-hole, two-day,
handicapped medal event to be played from the blue tees during the designated
Flight Championship weekend.
2.
Flights will be determined by
splitting the entrants into equivalent groups (based upon the number of
entries) of approximately the same number of players.
3.
The Flight Champions shall each
receive an amount of money specified in Section 1, line B. The Club will supply trophies for the winner
of each flight.
6)
Senior Flight Championship
1.
This will be a 36-hole, two-day,
handicapped medal event to be played from the white tees. Flights will be determined by splitting the
entrants into equal groups of approximately the same number of players.
2.
This event is open to all members
who are 50 years of age or older by the date of the first 18 holes that are
played.
3.
The winner of each flight shall
receive a trophy.
4.
The senior coordinator shall run
this event.
5.
There will be a Super Senior event
for those aged 65 and over. This event
will be self-supporting.
7)
First and Second Team
1.
First and Second team events are
done in conjunction with other Men’s Golf Clubs that are part of the Milwaukee
Public Links Association (MCPLA). The
rules and format of these events are determined by the MCPLA, not the Oakwood
Men’s Golf Club.
2.
Team Captains will be responsible
for:
a.
Identifying whom will play in each
match.
b.
Posting of team-member scores.
c.
Arrange for and distribute prizes
to team participants.
8)
All Other Club Outings
1.
Unless otherwise stated, the
President and Tournament Director determine the format for other outings.
2.
Our outings will be held on the
weekend and every effort will be put forth in scheduling the majority of the
outings on Sundays.
R.
Members must have ten scores from
the previous year to be able to play in the Cup or Classic Championships. You must post six (6) current year scores to
be eligible to play in the Ron Hauer Memorial Flight
Championship (or ten (10) new member scores for any of the Championships).
VII.
OTHER
A.
In the event of death of any
active member of this club, a maximum of $50 may be spent on a gift to the
deceased member’s family in memorial of the member.
B.
At the end of each year, a maximum
of $200 shall be kept in the treasury.
C.
HONORARY
MEMBER – Purpose: to identify
current or past members (alive or deceased) that, through
contributions to the club, deserve to be identified as an Oakwood
Honorary Member.
1)
Benefits are:
1.
Complimentary membership dues.
2.
Individual plaque displayed at the
Oakwood Clubhouse.
3.
The Execute Board voted and
approved to grandfather our four honorary members stipulating that membership
application fees and all greens fees for non-self funded events will be paid
for by the club. [All new honorary
members as of the 2009 season will have a plaque in their name displayed at
Oakwood. The annual application fee
will be waived.]
2)
Selection Process:
1.
The Executive Board shall serve as
the selection committee.
2.
Nominations can be made by any
member in good standing.
3.
Nominations can be made during the
year up to the deadline for proposals (for the October Board meeting).
4.
Names of those nominated must be
presented in writing.
5.
An explanation as to why the
person is being nominated must accompany the nomination.
6.
Approval must be by unanimous vote
of the Executive Board.
7.
No explanation shall be given for
denial of the nominees.
3)
Criteria:
1.
Shall have been a member of the
Oakwood Men’s Golf Club for a minimum of 15 years.
2.
Shall have participated in club
events/activities on a regular basis.
3.
Shall have served on the club
Board of Directors.
4.
Shall have served on the Executive
Committee.
5.
Shall have volunteered for
committees.
6.
Shall have volunteered for club
events.
7.
Shall have supported and promoted
the Club in any other positive way.