Eligibility Requirements
Limited to amateur golfers (unless otherwise specified) who conform to the Rules of Amateur Status published by the USGA. All participants must be an Oklahoma resident or a full-time student of an Oklahoma college or university unless otherwise specified in the eligibility criteria. Each event has separate eligibility requirements listed in the Terms of the Competition.
Tournament Entry Procedures
Tournament entries will be accepted beginning January 1st. Entries close at 9:00am one week prior to the tournament. Only online entry forms with paid entry will be accepted. All entries will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis. Late entries will only be accepted if an open spot is available.
Conditions of Play
The OGA reserves the right to decline any entry. Participants shall be subject to the rules and conditions of play set forth by the OGA. Any violation of OGA tournament policies could result in future suspensions. If an entry is rejected, the applicant will be notified and offered the opportunity to submit a written response for reconsideration to the Tournament Committee.
Withdrawals and Tournament Refund Policy
Players wishing to withdraw for any reason can withdraw by logging into their Golf Genius account (select the Gear icon on top right) or by contacting the OGA office (405-848-0042). Players who withdraw prior to the entry deadline will receive a refund minus $10. Players who withdraw after the entry deadline and up to two (2) days before the event will receive a refund minus $30. Players can also transfer to another event that has open spots in the same calendar year up to two days prior to the event. No refunds, either full or partial, may be made on or after the first round of an event. Partial refunds for shortened events are at the discretion of the OGA. Players needing to withdraw on the day of the tournament must contact the OGA or host facility as soon as possible. Players who fail to follow this procedure will be considered a NO SHOW and may be subject to suspension.
Tournament Conduct Policy
Each player and caddie in a competition must adhere to commonly accepted standards of golfing etiquette and sportsmanship. To ensure proper standards of behavior during a competition, the player and caddie must comply with the OGA Code of Conduct Policy outlined on the OGA Hard. The OGA Code of Conduct outlines a penalty structure for conduct unbecoming. Blatant disregard or repeated violations of this policy may result in immediate disqualification and suspension of future tournament eligibility.
Tournament Dress Code
Players and caddies are required to wear commonly accepted golf attire during play and while using all other host facility premises. Additionally, all conduct and dress code policies for the host facility will be enforced. It is the players responsibility to be aware of the dress code. The Committee reserves the right to determine appropriate attire for specific events.
Footwear
In the interest of golf course maintenance and in an attempt to provide excellent playing conditions, the use of metal spikes in OGA competitions is prohibited.
Automotive Transportation
Unless restricted by the host facility, during a round, a player may ride on any form of motorized transportation.
Exception: OGA Junior Championship
Push/Pull Carts
The OGA abides by club policy regarding push/pull carts and other forms of manual or motorized transport. The OGA will try to notify players of club policy prior to the championship but it is ultimately the player’s responsibility to comply.
No Shows or Withdrawal During Play
Players who fail to appear at their assigned starting time without notifying the OGA or the host course will be listed as a NO SHOW and may result in suspension. Any player withdrawing during play without notifying an OGA official and personally surrendering his or her scorecard to an official will be listed as a NO CARD and may result in suspension. Suspensions may last for up to one year and will include the following year’s event in which the infraction occurred.
Scorecards
All players in stroke play events MUST submit a scorecard after each round. Failure to do so will result in a NO CARD designation and may result in disciplinary action or suspension.
Caddies
Caddies are permitted in all OGA Championships, except for the OGA Junior Championships. Caddies may ride in a cart assuming there is an open seat. Under no circumstances may a caddie ride on the back of a cart. If there is not an open seat, caddies will be required to walk.
Spectators
Spectators attend OGA events at their own risk. Spectators are expected to comply with all regulations and policies of the OGA and host facility.
Spectators are permitted to assist players by helping with ball searches, providing snacks and drinks, and other activities that do not interfere with the competition. Spectators should never be involved in rulings during the round.
Any conversation between a player/spectator which might be construed as advice is prohibited. Please keep all conversations with players to words of encouragement.
Spectators are required to wear commonly accepted golf attire during play and while using all other host facility premises. Any dress code requirement of the host facility will be communicated in advance.
Rental of spectator carts is generally permitted, but is at the discretion of the host facility and OGA staff. Spectators are subject to the rental fee of the host facility. Spectator carts must always remain on cart paths. When emergency course evacuations become necessary, spectators are asked to give players a ride to safe space.
When possible, we ask that spectators follow one shot ahead of the group they are watching. This helps provide players with aid in watching errant shots.
Official scoring is the sole responsibility of each player. While spectators are welcome to keep a scorecard, the official scoring is done by the players themselves. Please refrain from discussing scores or comparing cards with players until after the round and they leave the scoring area.
Players are responsible for the actions of spectators who come to watch them play. Spectators who fail to comply with acceptable standards of behavior may be asked to leave the event site.
Regular, Mid-Am, & Senior Player of the Year Points Breakdown
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OGA Local Rules, Terms of Competition, & Code of Conduct (Hard Card)
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