Wanna Play for
TEAM USA vs. Team Ireland?
It's easy!
Win your Flight at the "Team USA National Championships", No USGA-GHIN Required, and then Five National Champions will then represent Team USA at the 2025 Team USA vs Team Ireland Amateur Golf Championships in Ireland to play Team Ireland!
Team USA Members will win a Trip into the event; Hotel Accommodations, Transportation while in Ireland, Opening and Closing Ceremonies, Links Golf, Team USA Uniforms and more!
STROKE PLAY/GROSS SCORING
FIVE FLIGHTS
(No USGA Handicap Required)
We keep getting asked, how do you eliminate cheating if golfers don't have a USGA Handicap? It's simple,
If you WIN your Flight at The Team USA National Championships you will be required to then submit a letter to the Team USA Golf Events staff, from the PGA Pro at your Local Course or Club that you play at the most!
1/We trust that you are being honest about your Handicap. 2/Whatever your GROSS score is at the end of competition puts you into "that flight". It is the fairest way to score without requiring a USGA/GHIN Handicap.
We consulted with an USGA Rules Official to create our Scoring.
A: If you shoot "Within" your "Handicap Flight"; you are "Scored In" your Flight, along with others in your flight.
B: If you shoot "Below" your "Handicap Flight"; you are "Scored In" the flight below you.
C: If you shoot "Above " your "Handicap Flight"; you are eliminated from competition.
So, it does not benefit anyone to "lie about their Handicap". What you shoot is what you shoot.
You will be using CARTS at all events.
"No One" is Allowed to ride with you as a guest, friend, girlfriend or "Helicopter Parent" or spectator. No Exceptions!
"No One" is allowed to use a golf cart to watch you play. This includes, a guest, friend, girlfriend or "Helicopter Parent" or spectator. No Exceptions!
If you register to play in an event or National Championships; you will be paired by the Team USA Staff with your playing partner.
You cannot and will not be paired with friends, relatives, etc. during the National Championships.
No USGA/GHIN Handicap Required
Team USA realizes the vast majority of amateur players do not have an official USGA Handicap. That's fine, we want you to play and compete in our tournaments knowing that we are working to ensure that the honesty and integrity of the game are preserved.
*Local Qualifying Tournaments: Your Final GROSS Score must be within your Designated Flight that you played in, based upon the Handicap you declared. If you shoot "below" your Handicap, you will be bumped into the Flight below you for Final Scoring. Each golfer will sign an agreement stating that their Handicap is accurate to their knowledge.
*National Championship: Your Handicap will be based upon the final GROSS Score you shot in your Local Qualifying Tournament. Your Final GROSS Score must be within your Designated Flight that you played in, based upon the Handicap you declared or were assigned. If you shoot "below" your Handicap, you will be bumped into the Flight below you for Final Scoring. Each golfer will sign a agreement stating that their Handicap is accurate to their knowledge.
SANDBAGGERS BEWARE!
LET'S BE REAL HONEST. SANDBAGGERS ARE EVERY WHERE!!! IF YOU ARE A SANDBAGGER AND THINK YOU CAN CHEAT YOUR WAY ONTO TEAM USA; YOU ARE MISTAKEN! WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO DQ ANYONE WE THINK IS SANDBAGGING. IF WE SUSPECT SANDBAGGING; YOU WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE THE COURSE PROPERTY.
Tee Assignments
Tournaments will be played from the Designated Tees selected by Team USA officials.
NOTE: Prior to all events starting Designated Tees will be announced to the group. It is your personal responsibility to play from the 'Correct Designated Tees'. You will DQ'd if you play from incorrect Tees.
A Fair and Competitive advantage is given to all golfers.
1/You will be given your Pairings and Tee Box assignments at sign in.
2/You will be required to sign a "Waiver of Liability" for both COVID and a General Release for Team USA Golf Events, Sponsors and host golf course.
3/Rules are governed by USGA Rules of Golf.
If you have a dispute or need a Ruling during the event; you will contact the Team USA Staff and they will consult with the "Golf Pro" for Final ruling.
4/You will exchange Score Cards with your playing partner prior to Tee Off. You will be responsible for keeping your playing partners score as well as your own.
Once the 18 Holes is complete, confirm with each other, check your cards and then if you have NO DISPUTE with your playing partners card and score, both players will sign the cards and turn in for scoring.
Do Not Sign your Playing Partners Card if you will be registering a Complaint or Violation to be considered for Ruling by the Team USA Staff and "Golf Pro".
A: Bring the Violation to the Attention of your playing partner on the course and during play! Please, try and resolve the dispute during the round like Ladies and Gentlemen.
B: If you have a dispute or need a Ruling during the event; you will contact the Team USA Staff and they will consult with the "Golf Pro" for Final ruling. You "will" let the group behind you play through.
Once your signed and final cards are "handed in" for Official Scoring to the Team USA Staff and the "Golf Pro"; YOU CAN NOT REGISTER A COMPAINT OR VIOLATION!
5/Final Rulings: If there is a dispute and/or when the Official Scoring is complete; all players will conduct themselves Professionally. If any golfer is verbally abusive to any member of the host golf course and its staff or towards the Team USA staff; you will be asked to leave the course and the property immediately. If the "aggressive player" does not comply with the request to leave; 911 will be called, a complaint will be filed with the police.
6/Pace of Play: Conduct yourself within the Rules of the game of golf. Be considerate of your fellow players. If the Marshal or Team USA Staff advises you to "Pick up the Pace" consider it a polite reminder. If "your" pace of play becomes a point of contention for your playing partners, the group behind you, course staff or Team USA staff you will be given "One Official Warning". There will be no second warning; you will be DQ'd from the competition. You will be asked to leave the course and the property immediately. If the player does not comply with the request to leave; 911 will be called, a complaint will be filed with the police.
7/Range Finders and GPS are allowed.
HOWEVER, SLOPE OPTION ON GPS AND RANGE FINDER IS NOT ALLOWED.
TEAM USA vs. Team Ireland?
It's easy!
Win your Flight at the "Team USA National Championships", No USGA-GHIN Required, and then Five National Champions will then represent Team USA at the 2025 Team USA vs Team Ireland Amateur Golf Championships in Ireland to play Team Ireland!
Team USA Members will win a Trip into the event; Hotel Accommodations, Transportation while in Ireland, Opening and Closing Ceremonies, Links Golf, Team USA Uniforms and more!
STROKE PLAY/GROSS SCORING
FIVE FLIGHTS
(No USGA Handicap Required)
We keep getting asked, how do you eliminate cheating if golfers don't have a USGA Handicap? It's simple,
If you WIN your Flight at The Team USA National Championships you will be required to then submit a letter to the Team USA Golf Events staff, from the PGA Pro at your Local Course or Club that you play at the most!
1/We trust that you are being honest about your Handicap. 2/Whatever your GROSS score is at the end of competition puts you into "that flight". It is the fairest way to score without requiring a USGA/GHIN Handicap.
We consulted with an USGA Rules Official to create our Scoring.
A: If you shoot "Within" your "Handicap Flight"; you are "Scored In" your Flight, along with others in your flight.
B: If you shoot "Below" your "Handicap Flight"; you are "Scored In" the flight below you.
C: If you shoot "Above " your "Handicap Flight"; you are eliminated from competition.
So, it does not benefit anyone to "lie about their Handicap". What you shoot is what you shoot.
You will be using CARTS at all events.
"No One" is Allowed to ride with you as a guest, friend, girlfriend or "Helicopter Parent" or spectator. No Exceptions!
"No One" is allowed to use a golf cart to watch you play. This includes, a guest, friend, girlfriend or "Helicopter Parent" or spectator. No Exceptions!
If you register to play in an event or National Championships; you will be paired by the Team USA Staff with your playing partner.
You cannot and will not be paired with friends, relatives, etc. during the National Championships.
No USGA/GHIN Handicap Required
Team USA realizes the vast majority of amateur players do not have an official USGA Handicap. That's fine, we want you to play and compete in our tournaments knowing that we are working to ensure that the honesty and integrity of the game are preserved.
*Local Qualifying Tournaments: Your Final GROSS Score must be within your Designated Flight that you played in, based upon the Handicap you declared. If you shoot "below" your Handicap, you will be bumped into the Flight below you for Final Scoring. Each golfer will sign an agreement stating that their Handicap is accurate to their knowledge.
*National Championship: Your Handicap will be based upon the final GROSS Score you shot in your Local Qualifying Tournament. Your Final GROSS Score must be within your Designated Flight that you played in, based upon the Handicap you declared or were assigned. If you shoot "below" your Handicap, you will be bumped into the Flight below you for Final Scoring. Each golfer will sign a agreement stating that their Handicap is accurate to their knowledge.
SANDBAGGERS BEWARE!
LET'S BE REAL HONEST. SANDBAGGERS ARE EVERY WHERE!!! IF YOU ARE A SANDBAGGER AND THINK YOU CAN CHEAT YOUR WAY ONTO TEAM USA; YOU ARE MISTAKEN! WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO DQ ANYONE WE THINK IS SANDBAGGING. IF WE SUSPECT SANDBAGGING; YOU WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE THE COURSE PROPERTY.
Tee Assignments
Tournaments will be played from the Designated Tees selected by Team USA officials.
NOTE: Prior to all events starting Designated Tees will be announced to the group. It is your personal responsibility to play from the 'Correct Designated Tees'. You will DQ'd if you play from incorrect Tees.
A Fair and Competitive advantage is given to all golfers.
1/You will be given your Pairings and Tee Box assignments at sign in.
2/You will be required to sign a "Waiver of Liability" for both COVID and a General Release for Team USA Golf Events, Sponsors and host golf course.
3/Rules are governed by USGA Rules of Golf.
If you have a dispute or need a Ruling during the event; you will contact the Team USA Staff and they will consult with the "Golf Pro" for Final ruling.
4/You will exchange Score Cards with your playing partner prior to Tee Off. You will be responsible for keeping your playing partners score as well as your own.
Once the 18 Holes is complete, confirm with each other, check your cards and then if you have NO DISPUTE with your playing partners card and score, both players will sign the cards and turn in for scoring.
Do Not Sign your Playing Partners Card if you will be registering a Complaint or Violation to be considered for Ruling by the Team USA Staff and "Golf Pro".
A: Bring the Violation to the Attention of your playing partner on the course and during play! Please, try and resolve the dispute during the round like Ladies and Gentlemen.
B: If you have a dispute or need a Ruling during the event; you will contact the Team USA Staff and they will consult with the "Golf Pro" for Final ruling. You "will" let the group behind you play through.
Once your signed and final cards are "handed in" for Official Scoring to the Team USA Staff and the "Golf Pro"; YOU CAN NOT REGISTER A COMPAINT OR VIOLATION!
5/Final Rulings: If there is a dispute and/or when the Official Scoring is complete; all players will conduct themselves Professionally. If any golfer is verbally abusive to any member of the host golf course and its staff or towards the Team USA staff; you will be asked to leave the course and the property immediately. If the "aggressive player" does not comply with the request to leave; 911 will be called, a complaint will be filed with the police.
6/Pace of Play: Conduct yourself within the Rules of the game of golf. Be considerate of your fellow players. If the Marshal or Team USA Staff advises you to "Pick up the Pace" consider it a polite reminder. If "your" pace of play becomes a point of contention for your playing partners, the group behind you, course staff or Team USA staff you will be given "One Official Warning". There will be no second warning; you will be DQ'd from the competition. You will be asked to leave the course and the property immediately. If the player does not comply with the request to leave; 911 will be called, a complaint will be filed with the police.
7/Range Finders and GPS are allowed.
HOWEVER, SLOPE OPTION ON GPS AND RANGE FINDER IS NOT ALLOWED.
PRIZES
TEAM USA NATIONAL CHAMPIONS PLAYING IN SCOTLAND
will be styling some of the very best golf equipment from our sponsors!
will be styling some of the very best golf equipment from our sponsors!
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Equipment Policy
USGA Rules of Golf: Tournament competitors may not have more than fourteen (14) golf clubs in their bag during a tournament round. If a competitor has arrived at the first tee with more than fourteen (14) clubs and declares one to be out of play and removes it from his bag prior to hitting their first shot, there will be no penalty assessed so long as the competitor does not attempt any stroke with the removed club during the round.
All clubs used in competition must comply with all current USGA Equipment Rules. Violation of these rules may result in penalty or disqualification.