Policies

We have none. Unfortunately most golf courses do, so you will need to be prepared to wear a shirt with a collar and shorts that are longer than a bathing suit - No one cares if they match though! We are a spikeless club and if you have not converted your shoes yet, get into the 21st century and take care of it please! Oh yeah, no bathing suits, please!

This is encouraged but please don't bet more than you can afford. We are together for fun in the sun (or rain) - not to make a living off of each other. As this is a gentle persons game, all bets are to be paid at the conclusion of the round - don't be a deadbeat as that will result in you being drummed out of our great club.

We want to have as much fun as we can without getting thrown off the course. In some cases, we may even want to be invited back next year so we need to act accordingly. It is timely to note here that gamesmanship DOES NOT constitute inappropriate conduct. In other words, a well placed cough or sneeze during a putt or backswing is encouraged!

Each pig is automatically entered in the closest to the pin contest each month for three of the four par threes. The winning shot maker for each hole will receive $10.00 . This contest is for members only - guests will not be eligible for this. PIG 100 and other contests: The fee will now be $10.00 for each outing but additional prize opportunities have been added. As in previous years, the fourth par 3 will be designated at the PIG 100 and it will be worth $100.00!! In addition, we will offer $20.00 prizes to the longest drive (men and women) and longest putt ($10.00) for each outing.All prize monies will be distributed at the end of the year at the Year End Extravaganza!

Outing Registration: This is new and IMPORTANT. Your payment for 
outings MUST be received nine (9) days before the outing (or by the deadline date on 
the schedule/registration form). Failure to meet this deadline will result in a late fee 
of $10.00, which can be included in your late payment or paid at the golf outing. 

Late Event Registration: Any registrations received AFTER the deadline will 
be accommodated on a space-available basis. No extraordinary efforts will be made
to fit late-comers into the roster. If a space is available, it will be filled by late registrations 
(and the late fee will be applicable).

We will be enforcing each golf course's speed of play rules. Each foursome will be assigned a captain and it will be that person's responsibility to see to it that the foursome is keeping pace with the group in front of them. We will all be timed and any group that is determined to have fallen behind will be given a warning Three (3) warnings and you will be suspended for one outing. We will provide further details we go along but for now, refer to the Top 10 Ways to Speed up Play section of your newsletter for more information on how to combat the bane to all golfers existence - SLOW PLAY!

We will establish handicaps for each member at the start of the year. Each time that you play golf in the Chicago area you will need to post your score on the green sheet that is available in every pro shop. The score that is posted is your net adjusted score after your handicap. You must then put in the space for the home course or club, PIGBODIES GOLF ASSOCIATION. It is important that you post scores each time that you play so that your true handicap can be determined. You are on the honor system here and each of us should be sure that we play fair. Below is how to determine your net score with the handicap adjustment. When you have played a round of golf outside the Chicago area, bring your scorecard to the next Pig outing and we will post it for you. Only scores made in 18 hole rounds are to be used. Upon completion of each round you need to adjust your actual score as follows: Handicap Max. Shots Per Hole 9 or less 6 10 - 19 7 20 - 29 8 30 or higher 9 After you have adjusted your score as indicated above you then enter that adjusted score on the green sheets or on your card and turn this into us at the next event.

If you are not checked in with the official PIG starter at least 30 minutes before your scheduled tee time, your entire foursome will go to the end of the roster for that outing. In addition, the person(s) who were late will be fined $5.00 and will not be eligible for any of the prize holes for that outing. Each outing you will be provided with a cellular phone number (refer to your registration form) to use if you are going to be late or if you cannot make it to the event. If you cannot locate that number PLEASE call the pro shop of the golf course and leave a message for the event leader. If you call, you will not be fined. However, if you get three fines in any one season, it will result in a $50.00 penalty and a PERMANENT late tee time for the following season.

You may move the ball 3 inches in the FAIRWAY ONLY at anytime. You may NEVER move the ball in the rough, in a trap or in a hazard. Guests are welcome at any event (with the exception of the end of the year extravaganza). However we will always accommodate PIGS first so on any given month we may not be able to provide tee times for visitors. If an event fills, the board has the right to make judgements as to who will be cut. However, it the basic policy that it is "last in, first out". So send your registrations in as early as possible. All monies must be paid on or before the the due date or you risk losing your opportunity to play golf. Although it is not possible to expect members to play in each event, we do expect all members to play in the end of the year event in September. This event is for members only and this is where all prizes are awarded and the PIG OF THE YEAR is announced. Please be sure to tell any friends who may be interested in out group to contact one of the board members. Refer to the contacts section for the appropriate numbers. The more the merrier!