Fore The Golfers Official Tournament Rules

Effective Date: 04/01/2026 12:00 AM ET

Event Format

  • The Fore The Golfers Invitational is a two-person scramble played over 36 holes.
  • Each team will consist of two golfers. Teams will play with the partner they registered with for both rounds.
  • The tournament will be scored as a gross scramble.
  • This is a competitive event with a $4,000 winner-take-all cash prize.

Scramble Format Rules

  • Each team is allowed a maximum of two shots per selected location, with one shot per player.
  • Both players tee off on each hole. After both tee shots, the team selects the best shot. Both players then play their next shot from that selected location. This process continues until the ball is holed.
  • The team score for each hole is the number of strokes taken using the selected shots.
  • Once a ball is selected, both players must play from as close as reasonably possible to the selected spot.
  • In the fairway, rough, or other general areas, the ball may be placed within one club length of the selected shot, no closer to the hole.
  • On the green, the ball must be placed as close as possible to the selected spot, no closer to the hole.
  • A ball may not be moved from one condition to another. For example, a ball in the rough cannot be moved into the fairway, a ball in a bunker cannot be moved out of the bunker, and a ball in a penalty area cannot be moved out without taking proper relief.

Tee Shots

  • Both players may tee off on every hole.
  • All players must play from the assigned tournament tees.
    • Men - White Tee Markers
    • Women - Red Tee Markers
  • If a player hits from the wrong tee box, the tournament committee reserves the right to assess a penalty or require the team to replay the shot from the correct teeing area.

Putting Rules

  • Once on the green, both players may putt from the selected spot.
  • If the first player’s putt is missed and the ball is tapped in or holed before the second player putts, the team is considered to have accepted that score.
    • Do not tap in or move a ball until both players have had the opportunity to putt, unless the team is choosing to accept the result.

Out of Bounds, Lost Balls, and Penalty Areas

  • If the selected shot is lost, out of bounds, or in a penalty area, the team must proceed under the proper rules of golf.
    • If you hit your ball out of bounds or lose it (you have three minutes to search for your ball before it becomes lost), your only option is to go back to the spot of your previous stroke to play under stroke and distance - requires you to replay a shot from its original spot after a one-stroke penalty. If you think that your ball might be out bounds or that you might not find it, you can play a provisional ball to save time. You must announce that you are playing a provisional ball before doing so. If you are then unable to find your original ball, or you find it out of bounds, your provisional ball is your ball in play under stroke and distance, and you don’t have to take the time to walk all the way back to the spot of your previous stroke. If the original tee shot is found in play, the team may proceed with that ball and must pick up the provisional ball.
  • If one player has a playable ball and the other player is out of bounds, lost, or in a penalty area, the team may choose the playable ball without penalty.
  • If the team selects a ball in a penalty area, bunker, rough, or other condition, both players must play from that same condition unless proper relief is taken.
  • All penalty strokes must be counted accurately.

Scoring

  • Each team is responsible for keeping an accurate score.
  • Scores must be recorded immediately after each hole.
  • Each team must confirm its score before submitting.
  • Any score submitted incorrectly may be reviewed by the tournament committee.
  • Any intentional score manipulation will result in disqualification without refund.
  • At the end of each round, the team you played with must attest your score.
    • Each scorecard will include an “Attest” line at the bottom. Before submitting your scorecard, at least one player from the team you played with must review your score and sign the attest line. Scorecards submitted without an attesting signature may be subject to review by the tournament committee.
  • Final scorecards must be submitted at the end of each round.
  • Once a scorecard is submitted, it is considered official unless corrected or reviewed by the tournament committee.

Tournament Integrity

  • Because this is a competitive tournament with a cash prize, tournament integrity is extremely important.
  • All golfers are expected to compete honestly, follow the rules, and protect the field.
  • Security and tournament integrity measures will be in place throughout the weekend.
  • Any team found to be cheating, manipulating scores, violating tournament rules, or intentionally misrepresenting play will be disqualified without refund.
  • The tournament committee reserves the right to review scores, question teams, verify hole-by-hole results, and make final rulings.
  • Any suspicious scoring, rule violations, or disputes should be reported to the tournament organizer as soon as possible.

Pairings and Pace of Play

  • Teams will be paired throughout the field to help create a fair and competitive tournament environment.
  • Players should be ready to hit when it is their turn.
  • Please keep pace with the group in front of you.
  • If a group falls significantly behind pace, the tournament committee or course staff may ask the group to speed up play.
  • Repeated slow play may result in a warning or penalty at the discretion of the tournament committee.

Disputes and Rulings

  • Any rules questions or disputes should be brought to the tournament organizer as soon as possible.
  • If there is uncertainty during play, the team should play a second ball when appropriate and request a ruling after the hole or round.
  • All final rulings will be made by the tournament committee.
  • The tournament committee’s decisions are final.

Ties

  • In the event of a tie for first place, the winner will be determined by a playoff format announced by the tournament committee.
  • If a playoff is not possible due to daylight, weather, course availability, or other circumstances, the tournament committee may use a scorecard playoff.
  • A scorecard playoff may include back nine score, final six holes, final three holes, final hole, or another method determined by the tournament committee.

Weather Policy

  • The Fore The Golfers Invitational is scheduled as a rain-or-shine event unless the courser closes the course due to dangerous playing conditions.
  • Players should come prepared to compete through normal tournament weather, including rain.
  • If dangerous weather occurs, including lightning, play may be delayed, paused, shortened, or cancelled at the discretion of the course and the tournament committee.
  • If Crystal Springs makes an event-changing weather decision, next steps will be communicated as quickly as possible.
  • The standard event refund policy applies to all cancellation requests, including weather-related requests. Refunds would only be issued if the event is cancelled by the course.

Player Conduct

  • All players are expected to treat other golfers, event staff, sponsors, course staff, and tournament organizers with respect.
  • Unsportsmanlike conduct, excessive arguing, abuse of staff, intentional damage to the course, or inappropriate behavior may result in removal from the event.
  • Players are responsible for following all course rules and property policies.
  • Alcohol should be consumed responsibly.
  • The tournament organizer reserves the right to remove any player or team whose behavior negatively impacts the event.

Equipment and Golf Rules

  • All players must use conforming golf equipment.
  • Rangefinders and distance-measuring devices are permitted 
  • Golfers may receive normal yardage information, but no outside coaching or advice from non-players is permitted during tournament play unless approved by the tournament committee.

Sponsors, Guests, and Spectators

  • Sponsors, guests, and spectators may be present throughout the event.
  • Spectators may not assist players with shot selection, club selection, putting reads, scoring, or any competitive decision.
  • Any outside assistance may result in a penalty or disqualification at the discretion of the tournament committee.

Final Authority

  • The tournament committee reserves the right to interpret rules, resolve disputes, adjust procedures, and make final decisions in the best interest of the event.
  • By participating in the Fore The Golfers Invitational, all players agree to follow the tournament rules, respect the field, and compete with integrity.