General Information
| Format | Without Loyalty Card | With Loyalty Card |
|---|---|---|
| 9 Holes Walking | $20.00 | $16.00 |
| 9 Holes Riding | $33.00 | $26.40 |
Must check in at the Pro Shop — there is no longer a starter.
There are no adjusted rates for residents or seniors, but a Loyalty Card is available for $55/person (residents receive it free).
Purchase at villagegreensgolf.com/shop ↗
Pay Kevin Power via Zelle: southsideirishkwp@hotmail.com or (630) 220-5569.
Dues must be paid before any points will be awarded — points will not be awarded retroactively.
Handicap System
Handicaps are based on nine (9) holes of play using the USGA handicap system. The handicap is calculated on the basis of the first 3 rounds, then incrementally upward to best 3 of 4, 3 of 5, 4 of 6, 5 of 7, etc., until the USGA criterion of best 10 of last 20 rounds is satisfied.
For players with an established record from this league or another (documented to the satisfaction of league officers), handicap may be calculated using rounds from the previous 4 seasons.
The order of handicap strokes is based on hole difficulty as defined by the course score card. The most difficult hole is handicapped as #1, the next most difficult as #2, etc.
Handicap Differentials Used by Rounds Played
| Rounds Played | Differentials Used | Rule |
|---|---|---|
| 1 – 2 | — | No Handicap Index issued |
| 3 – 5 | 3 | Average of all 3, or best 3 of 4–5 × 0.96 |
| 6 | 4 | Best 4 of 6 × 0.96 |
| 7 | 5 | Best 5 of 7 × 0.96 |
| 8 | 6 | Best 6 of 8 × 0.96 |
| 9 | 7 | Best 7 of 9 × 0.96 |
| 10 | 8 | Best 8 of 10 × 0.96 |
| 11 | 9 | Best 9 of 11 × 0.96 |
| 12 – 20 | 10 | Best 10 of last 20 × 0.96 |
Handicap Differential Formula
Differential = (Adjusted Gross Score − USGA Course Rating) × 113 / Slope Rating
Handicap Index = 0.96 × Average of best N differentials
113 is the Slope Rating of a course of standard difficulty. Round differentials to the nearest tenth.
Scoring System
Lowest net score earns N, next earns N−1, etc.
Minimum 12 rounds to be eligible for a division trophy.
Points are awarded based on net scores for all scores submitted each week. The player with the lowest net score receives the maximum points equal to the number of players competing. Members not playing receive 0 points.
At the end of the season, the lowest-point rounds are discarded so that only each player's best 12 rounds count toward final standings. This allows members to miss up to 8 weeks without penalty. Players with fewer than 12 rounds have all rounds counted.
Scoring Example — 9-Player League, 3-Week Season
| Player | Week 1 | Week 2 | Week 3 | Total | Standing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poor (plays every week) | 5 pts | 6 pts | 5 pts | 16 pts | 1st |
| Medium (plays 2 of 3) | 7 pts | 8 pts | 0 | 15 pts | 2nd |
| Good (plays 1 of 3) | 0 | 10 pts | 0 | 10 pts | 3rd |
New Member Qualifying Rule
New league members must play and submit at least 3 score cards during the first 4 weeks of the season to establish their handicap. Until their third score is submitted, any rounds turned in on competition weeks count only toward establishing a handicap — those rounds receive 0 points and will not be retroactively updated.
Divisions & Annual Trophies
The league is divided into three divisions based on handicap distribution from the previous season, with roughly one third of golfers in each. Divisions are based on 18-hole handicap equivalent.
Trophy Eligibility Rules
- A trophy is awarded to the member with the highest point total in each division per the ADEGL official records.
- A member must have officially submitted a minimum of twelve (12) scores for league play at Village Greens of Woodridge during the season.
- Trophies are presented at the end-of-year league outing.
- Champions keep the trophy and agree to display it in their office for the entire year they are champion.
- No one can win a division trophy two years in a row, even if they end up in a different division the following year.
Other Awards
Awarded to the member(s) who play the most rounds during the season.
Each week a sleeve of golf balls is awarded to the winner of the weekly contest. Sleeves are distributed at the end-of-year outing.
Rules of Play & Local Rules
The basic rules governing league play are the current USGA Rules of Golf ↗. Penalties are assessed as stroke play (loss of strokes). In disputes, league officers make the final ruling. Every stroke must be played — no gimme putts, no preferred lies except as noted under Winter Rules (D) below.
Questions? Contact any league officer or email
degolfleague@gmail.com.
Full USGA Rules of Golf: usga.org ↗