Golf Manual Post Season Information

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Post Season Information

Post Season

Representation

• Qualifiers to Regional Meet: Each district may qualify the first and second place teams and the first and second place individuals to regional competition. If one of the first two individual finishers is on an advancing team, the next highest ranked individual who is not on an advancing team shall advance. If both individual finishers are on advancing teams, the next two highest ranked individuals who are not on advancing teams shall advance. If a medalist is placed on one of the advancing teams, the next highest finisher will replace the medalist now on the team at the regional tournament. Meet director shall authorize play-offs to break ties. Winners will be certified to the next higher meet by the tournament director.
• Qualifiers to State Meet: Each region may qualify the first, second and third place teams and the first, second and third place individual finishers, to state competition. If one of the first three individual finishers is on an advancing team, the next highest ranked individual who is not on an advancing team shall advance. If all three individual finishers are on advancing teams, the next three highest ranked individuals who are not on advancing teams shall advance. If a medalist is placed on one of the advancing teams, the next highest finisher will replace the medalist now on the team at the state tournament. Meet director shall authorize playoffs to break ties. Winners will be certified to the next higher meet by the tournament director.

Dates: District certification deadline is April 10, 2024. Regional tournaments may be held on April 15-18, 2024. 

District Sites: The sites of the tournament shall be determined by the spring meet district executive committee. 

Regional Sites and Directors: Regional sites and directors may be found on the UIL website here. 

Entries: Entries are due to the district golf director five days before the district meet. District meet director will certify district results to the regional director. Regional meet directors will certify to state meet director. 

Starting Times: The players shall start at the time and in the order arranged by the district or regional director. The penalty for breach of this rule is disqualification. 

Rules Committee: A rules committee appointed by the district spring meet executive committee should be established to act on all violations. A PGA pro should be a member of this committee. 

Course Rules: All course rules shall be discussed by the golf course professionals at the coaches’ meeting.

Coaching Rule: Two coaches may engage (coach) with the player(s) from tee to green. Once a player steps onto the green, no coaching is allowed until all participants have finished the hole.

• At district, regional and state competition, two coaches are allowed to coach that team/individual once play has begun that day for that team or player(s).
  • Penalty Structure:
    • First Offense - Warning
    • Second Offense - Stroke penalty for player and loss of coaching privileges for the coach
    • Third Offense - Disqualification of the player for the entire tournament. 

Dress Regulations: Individuals and teams representing member schools in golf shall wear school-approved clothing. It is recommended that clothing be in school colors, similar in design, and/or have the school identifying logo or name. All clothing does not have to be identical, but the school officials must approve whatever is worn. 

Substitutions: The final decision on substitutions is left up to the district committee. It is recommended there be no substitution in the individual or medalist competition and no substitution of team members after the start of the last 36 holes of a district tournament. Exception: Injury or illness certified by a physician or academic eligibility or ineligibility prior to any 18-hole competition. The tournament director should be notified of a substitution as soon as possible. 

Length of District Tournament: A district tournament schedule may be comprised of as many holes as the district executive committee authorizes to determine a district champion. However, no more than the last 36 holes of play to determine district representatives will count as the one allowable district tournament. All other district rounds count against the eight-tournament limitation. 

Length of Regional Tournament: All entries in the regional golf meet will play a total of 36 holes unless the tournament director determines it is necessary to play fewer than 36 holes (minimum of nine holes). 

Inclement Weather: If weather conditions prevent playing the predetermined number of holes, fewer holes (played by all golfers) may be used to determine winners. 

Disqualifications: 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 cancelled. 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 warrant, 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 that cannot complete the round because of illness or injury is not subject to disqualification for the remainder of the tournament if the tournament director or the rules committee is notified and the reason satisfactory.

Electronic Equipment: Distance-measuring devices (USGA Rule 4.3a) are allowed under the rules of golf as long as the player does not access any information that is prohibited under this rule. The first breach of this rule means the player gets a two-stroke penalty. A second breach during the same round results in disqualification.

Scoring: In district, regional, and state tournaments, team honors shall be determined by adding the best four scores for each 18-hole round (when more than 18 holes are played, the best four scores for each round are added together). The team with the lowest score will be the team winner. In case of a tie, all five players will be involved in the playoff. All entries in the regional and state golf meets will play a total of 36 holes unless the tournament director determines it is necessary to play fewer than 36 holes.

Spectators: The following rules should be discussed with all participants and coaches. Parents, and interested spectators should be reminded that they are spectators and it is not their responsibility to report possible rule violations. Rule violations should be reported by the players or the marshals of the meet. Parents, friends, and other spectators should stay a substantial distance from competitors during play. After play has started, only coaches may coach “or advise” players. On course encouragement, support, applause, etc. is not considered coaching or advice; therefore, it is permissible.

Protests: Any protest lodged must be initiated by a contestant or school official - either a player, coach or administrator from the school for whom a student is playing - before the scores are designated as final by the tournament director. 

Regional Practice Rounds: Individuals and/or teams qualifying for regional golf may be permitted one practice round of 18 holes at the site of the regional tournament if permitted by the director of the tournament. There shall be no more than a one-day loss of school time involved in practice or travel in relation to practice preceding the tournament. State law allows only one hour per school day for practice. 

Under certain restrictions listed below, teams and individuals who qualify for regional and state tournament may use the Sunday afternoon preceding the tournament for the one 18-hole practice round allowed by Sections 1206 (b)(3)(A) and 1260 (g)(7) providing: a) The first round of competition at the tournament is scheduled on Monday, and b) Practice rounds are permitted by the regional spring meet director (or state golf tournament director at the state tournament). 

State Tournament

Coaches Meeting: The coaches’ meetings will be conducted at each of the respective courses at a time designated by the UIL and Golf Pro. Times will be posted on the UIL website. Discussion of rules, distribution of packets and posting of the official starting times for players will be part of this meeting. The course Pro and one UIL official will be at each meeting to answer questions.

Registration: All coaches will be asked to sign in and pick up packets.

Substitutions: If at all possible, call team substitutions to the League office one week prior to the state tournament. Other substitutions may be permitted upon registration or tee-off, but not after a team begins the tournament.

Tournament Director: AJ Martinez shall serve as the tournament director.

Dates and Sites:

• BOYS – April 29-30, 2024
• GIRLS – May 6-7, 2024
• Sites - Posted here.

Rules Committee: The site director and rules committee members shall rule on all state tournament golf rule situations.

Caddies and Carts: Caddies and electric carts are prohibited at the state tournament. 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.

Course Rules: All course rules shall be discussed by the golf site professionals at the coaches meeting.

Practice Rounds: Individuals and/or teams qualifying for state golf may be permitted one practice round of 18 holes at the site of the state tournament if permitted by the director of the tournament. There shall be no more than a one-day loss of school time involved in practice or travel in relation to practice preceding the tournament. State law allows only one hour per school day for practice. Each course pro shop will schedule practice times for the state tournament. Practice rounds may NOT begin before 12:00 pm on Sunday.

Pairings: Pairings shall be made by the UIL and will be posted on the UIL website by Friday, April 26, 2024 at 12:00pm.

Start Times: The team or individuals shall start at the time and in the order announced by site director. The penalty for violating this rule is disqualification.

State Green Fees: Fees for state championships are for all courses and dates. Payment of green fees for state tournament shall be paid at the respective course. Please check the UIL website for more information. Prices below include all green fees (including practice rounds), practice balls, and coaches’ cart during tournament rounds only.

• Team Total: $700
• Medalist Total: $140 

Teams may play their one practice round anytime between the regional tournament and the state tournament and utilize this fee. Checks may be paid during the week of the state tournament.

Coaching Rule: Two coaches may engage (coach) with the player(s) from tee to green. Once a player steps onto the green, no coaching is allowed until all participants have finished the hole.

• At district, regional and state competition, two coaches are allowed to coach that team/individual once play has begun that day for that team or player(s).
  • Penalty Structure:
    • First Offense - Warning
    • Second Offense - Stroke penalty for player and loss of coaching privileges for the coach
    • Third Offense - Disqualification of the player for the entire tournament. 

Awards: Awards shall be distributed at the conclusion of the tournament at their site by the site director or UIL staff.

State Tournament Certificates: Certificates shall be given to each participant. 

State Tournament Tickets: Admission is free to the UIL Golf State Tournament.

Dress Regulations: Individuals and teams representing member schools in golf shall wear school-approved clothing. It is recommended that clothing be in school colors, similar in design, and/or have the school identifying logo or name. All clothing does not have to be identical, but the school officials must approve whatever is worn.