Home Course Heroes - League Rules & Structure (4-Month League)
League Name: Home Course Heroes
Duration: 4 Months (8 weeks total)
Match Style: 1v1 Head-to-Head Matchups (New opponent each week)
Entry Fee: $50 paid by each player before the first match played.
Green Fees: Paid by players directly to the course
Play Window: Monday through Sunday each week
Total Players: Open for anynumber of players. (Structure supports up to 12 players easily)
League Rules:
- Weekly Match Rules:
- Each player is assigned a weekly 1v1 opponent.
- Matches must be completed between Monday and Sunday.
- Unplayed matches count as forfeits (0 points). Unless agreed upon by the opponent can play before the month ends.
- Score Submission:
- Submit a photo of a signed scorecard by Sunday night.
- Must include course name, date, and tee info.
- Net scores (adjusted by handicap) are used unless stated otherwise.
- Scoring System:
- Win = 3 points, Tie = 1 point, Loss = 0 points
- Bonus points may be awarded for achievements (e.g., most birdies)
- Handicaps: First 2 rounds set "league handicap" - updated every 2 weeks. You are required to go play a round before week and submit the scorecard, so we can start the first week with adjusted Handicaps!
- Game Variety: New play format each week
- Sportsmanship: Honest play required; violations may lead to removal
- Prizes: Monthly payouts based on points; bonus awards possible
- League Admin: Admin has final say on disputes and rule clarifications
Monthly Leaderboard Reset & League Scoring
To keep things exciting and give all players a fair shot at winning, each month begins with a clean slate for the monthly leaderboard. Here's how it works:
- Monthly Reset: At the start of each new month, player points reset to zero for the monthly race. The top 2 performers at the end of the month win cash prizes:
- 1st Place (Monthly) - $100
- 2nd Place (Monthly) - $50
- Consistent Play Matters: Even though monthly points reset, your total points across all 16 weeks are still tracked on the Overall League Leaderboard.
- League Championship: At the end of the 4-month season, the top 4 players on the overall leaderboard will be paid from the grand prize pool.
- Ties: If there is a tie for a monthly prize or for the league champion, a playoff match will be required to determine the winner.
4 Month Weekly Game Schedule (16 Weeks):
| Week | Format | Description |
|---|
| 1 | Match Play (Net) | Win holes; most holes won wins |
| 2 | Stroke Play (Net) | Lowest net score wins |
| 3 | Players' Choice (Net) | Players choose preferred format with net scoring |
| 4 | Stableford Points (Net) | Point system based on net score |
| 5 | Match Play (Net) | Win holes; most holes won wins |
| 6 | Stableford Points (Net) | Point system based on net score |
| 7 | Stroke Play (Net) | Lowest net score wins |
| 8 | Players' Choice (Net) | Players choose preferred format with net scoring |
| 9 | Stableford Points (Net) | Point system based on net score |
| 10 | Match Play (Net) | Win holes; most holes won wins |
| 11 | Stroke Play (Net) | Lowest net score wins |
| 12 | Players' Choice (Net) | Players choose preferred format with net scoring |
| 13 | Stableford Points (Net) | Point system based on net score |
| 14 | Match Play (Net) | Win holes; most holes won wins |
| 15 | Stroke Play (Net) | Lowest net score wins |
| 16 | Players' Choice (Net) | Players choose preferred format with net scoring |
Format Details & How Handicaps Are Used:
- Stroke Play (Net):
Traditional total strokes played across 18 holes. Players subtract their course handicap from their gross score to get their net score. Lowest net score wins the match.
- Match Play (Net):
Each hole is scored individually. The player with the lower net score per hole wins that hole. Handicaps are distributed hole-by-hole based on stroke index. Example: A player with a 9 handicap gets 1 stroke on the 9 hardest holes.
- Stableford Points (Net):
Points are awarded based on net score per hole:
- Net Eagle = 5 pts
- Net Birdie = 4 pts
- Net Par = 3 pts
- Net Bogey = 2 pts
- Net Double Bogey or worse = 1 pt
Most total points win.
- Players Choice (Net):
Players agree before the match which format they want to use from the available options. No matter the style, net scoring must be used.
- Championship Match (Net):
Admin decides the format based on league standings or voting. Net scoring still applies. Only used in the event of a tie in points at the end of the league.
🏆 League Payout Breakdown
- Total Players: 12
- Entry Fee: $50 per player, per month
- Duration: 4 Months
- Total Collected: $2,400 (12 players × $50 × 4 months)
- League Cut (25%): $600 (used for admin, expansion, operations)
- Total Prize Pool for Players: $1,800
💵 Monthly Payouts (Each Month Resets)
| Placement | Prize |
|---|
| 1st Place (Monthly) | $100 |
| 2nd Place (Monthly) | $50 |
| Total per Month | $150 |
| Total Over 4 Months | $600 |
🏁 End-of-League Final Payouts
| Placement | Prize |
|---|
| 1st Place (Overall) | $500 |
| 2nd Place (Overall) | $350 |
| 3rd Place (Overall) | $200 |
| 4th Place (Overall) | $150 |
| Total End-of-League | $1,200 |
📊 Prize Pool Summary
| Category | Amount |
|---|
| Total Collected | $2,400 |
| League Cut (25%) | $600 |
| Monthly Payouts (4×$150) | $600 |
| End-of-League Payouts | $1,200 |
| Total Paid to Players | $1,800 |
Note: Prize amounts may vary based on player count.
Contact: For questions, reach out to the league admin.
Good luck and have fun!