Teams may utilize one practice round at the regional site, from the time they qualify at the district tournament to the start of the regional tournament. Coaches must contact Bentwood Country Club or Quicksand Golf Course directly for practice round information. Contact the golf courses directly for times when practice rounds are available.
Entry fees for the Regional Golf Tournament are covered by a flat fee and are non-refundable. Fees must be paid through your district director in accordance with the Schedule of Fees.
Individuals and/or teams qualifying for the Regional Golf Tournament may be permitted one practice round of 18 holes at the tournament course. There will be one tee time per team.
The practice round may occur from the time a team qualifies at the district tournament to the start of the regional tournament. Coaches must contact Bentwood Country Club or Quicksand Golf Course directly for practice round information.
Bentwood Country Club Golf Course: 214-277-4122
Quicksand Golf Course: 325-482-8337
Play will be governed by UIL and USGA rules. Coaches and contestants should familiarize themselves with the rules contained in the Interscholastic League Constitution and Contest Rules and the Regional Athletic Director’s Spring Meet Handbook.
All matches shall be played under U.S. Golf Association rules with the following exceptions:
Caddies/Electric Carts Prohibited. Contestants may not use caddies or electric carts during district, regional, or state matches. Pull carts may be used, but participants are required to begin the round with a pull cart if one is desired. Students with disabilities as defined by ADA may apply for a waiver. Contact the UIL office for details.
Hazards Designated by the Tournament Director. After a player hits two consecutive shots into a hazard, the next shot will be played from a designated drop area between the hazard and the green if permitted by the tournament director.
Nine Stroke Limitation. In regional and state competitions, a player shall pick up the ball and record a score of nine after the eighth stroke of the hole. If a player continues to play, the player is not disqualified but must count all shots played.
According to UIL rules, a player disqualified for an unsportsmanlike conduct violation COULD have all scores posted by the player not count toward the team score.
For example, a player disqualified for unsportsmanlike conduct during the first round will not be allowed to continue. First-round scores of a player disqualified for unsportsmanlike conduct during the second round may or may not be canceled. Thus, the first-day or second-day score may not be used for the team score.
Unsportsmanlike conduct is defined as profane, vulgar and/or abusive language audible to others; carelessly and/or deliberately throwing clubs; verbalizing with intent of intimidation; or exhibiting behavior not in accordance with the spirit of fair play. First consideration of penalty should be per USGA rules. If the golfer’s action warrants, penalty may be disqualification for the round, and/or in the opinion of the tournament director the violation is flagrant, disqualification could be for the tournament.
Please note that in accordance with USGA Rules of Golf, a player who cannot complete the round because of illness or injury is not subject to disqualification for the remainder of the tournament if the tournament director of the Rules Committee is notified and the reason is satisfactory.
The following rules should be discussed with coaches regarding parents and interested spectators. It is the coach’s responsibility to inform parents and supporters of the following rules.
Parents and supporters should be reminded that they are spectators and it is NOT their responsibility to report possible violations.
Rule violations should be reported by the players or the marshals of the meet.
Parents and other spectators should stay a substantial distance from competitors during play.
After play has started, parents and other spectators may not coach or “advise” players. A player is subject to a two-stroke penalty on the first offense and disqualification by tournament officials if the “coaching” continues.
On course encouragement, support, applause, etc., is not considered coaching or advising; therefore, it is permissible.
Coaches are allowed and encouraged to talk with their players “at the turn” (after nine holes) as long as starting play on the back nine is not unduly delayed.
Important Note: Private golf carts are not allowed at Bentwood Country Club.
Results and event schedules/brackets will be available following the conclusion of the entire day’s competition.
Day one pairings will be available online and at the coaches meeting. Results for day one and pairings for day two will be available following the conclusion of the first round of the tournament on day one.
Media members may request results by fax or email by calling 325-942-2378. Please do not call the courses for results.
Questions?
For more information, contact the tournament directors or the athletic director.
