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P2BGL Frequently Asked Questions


League
  • What is the goal of the Par 2 Bar Golf League (P2BGL)?

    • What is the goal of the Par 2 Bar Golf League (P2BGL)?

    A group of twenty (20) golfers, of varying levels of skill, getting together once a week to enjoy a friendly competition and post-round analysis (chirping) and socializing.

  • Where and when does the league play?

    • Where and when does the league play?

    The P2BGL plays 9 holes at The Meadows Golf and Country Club every Tuesday, starting on May 2nd and running until September 12th (18 Weeks). Please Note: June 6th is an off-week, June 13th is the mid-year round (18 holes) at a different course (TBD) and September 19th is the year-end round (18 holes) at The Meadows.

  • How much does it cost to play?

    • How much does it cost to play?

    Golf fees for the season are $712, with an additional $5/game ($90) for prizes and $5/member for admin fees (website registration, trophies, etc.). Therefore, total costs are $712 + $90 + $5 = $807/member. Please note: The mid-year and year-end tournaments are not included in these fees. Payable up-front or in two installments of $490 and $317 (due by June 13th) via e-transfer to richard_jolin@hotmail.com

  • Which 9-hole course at The Meadows does the league play on?

    • Which 9-hole course at The Meadows does the league play on?

    Play rotates through all four 9-hole courses (North, South, East and West) at The Meadows, but based on tournaments it may not be a continuous rotation.

  • Where can I find member/spares contact, weekly course, foursomes and tee time information?

    • Where can I find member/spares contact, weekly course, foursomes and tee time information?

    All this information can be found on the league’s website, as follows: · Member and Spares contact information, under “Players” · Weekly course, foursomes and tee times, under “League Info”. You will also be notified via email on the Friday before each round.

  • Where can I find member’s statistical information?

    • Where can I find member’s statistical information?

    All this information can be found on the league’s website (https://www.par2bar.ca/), as follows: · There is a P2BGL master spreadsheet under “Documents” · The spreadsheet gets updated every Wednesday morning following a Tuesday round. · You can find information such as: scores, Stableford and closest to the pin stats, cumulative money gains, # bogeys, pars, bird and eagles to date, etc…

Playing
  • Where do we meet at the beginning of a round?

    • Where do we meet at the beginning of a round?

    Please try to arrive 15 minutes before your tee time at the first tee of the scheduled 9-hole course (North, South, East or West) to receive round instructions.

  • If I can’t play a round what do I do?

    • If I can’t play a round what do I do?

    Please advise a committee member 72 Hrs in advance. If a spare is used they will reimburse you directly ($39.55). If a spare player is not used and you have not notified a committee member in advance, then your game credit will be charged for the round ($39.55) and not reimbursed to you at the end of the season.

  • What happens if I’m late for a round?

    • What happens if I’m late for a round?

    Please advise a committee member as soon as possible. Players from subsequent foursomes will be moved up to fill the gap until you arrive. Should you not show up at all, the last foursome will play with three.

  • What happens if severe weather is forecasted?

    • What happens if severe weather is forecasted?

    You will be advised by the committee as soon as possible should the golf club cancel a round due to bad weather or for any other reason. Check your emails from P2BGL@gmail.com If you decide not to play because of forecasted weather please contact a committee member 24 Hrs in advance of the round; to avoid a game credit being charged against the league. The committee member will then call the pro shop to cancel your spot.

  • What happens when severe weather disrupts a round?

    • What happens when severe weather disrupts a round?

    Where there is disruption of play due to lightning, heavy rain, etc. all players must make every effort to complete the round once the disruption has subsided. When rounds are called by the committee or the golf club due to severe weather, they may still be considered valid for prizes if six (6) or more holes have been completed by all of the players. For example, if the last group only finished 6 holes, then the first 6 holes scores get counted towards the quota for ALL the players. We will zero out holes 7, 8 & 9 for everyone, and then the differential will still play out. Same thing would be for the closest to the pin if it falls in those last 3 holes, it wouldn’t get awarded and the money can be credited. The only exception is for players that decide to quit the game where they could have finished the round. In that case, they will be marked as double pars for their score and not impact people that were able to complete the round.

  • If I have a bad hole, do I have to complete the hole?

    • If I have a bad hole, do I have to complete the hole?

    No. You can pick up the ball after reaching double par and enter that on the scorecard (the Stableford points for a double bogey and more is 0). This will help with the pace of play and your piece of mind.

  • Are there league specific playing rules?

    • Are there league specific playing rules?

    Yes, please refer to the P2BGL Rules and Scoring document on the league website (https://www.par2bar.ca/), under “Documents”

  • How do I submit my score after the round?

    • How do I submit my score after the round?

    Complete the scorecard emailed to you before the round and return it to Par2BarGL@gmail.com. A picture of the scorecard (on per group) should also be sent to the same email address. In a future release, we are looking at introducing a form on the website to submit your scores.

Prizes
  • How is the prize money calculated?

    • How is the prize money calculated?

    Closest to the pin on the two Par 3s pays $25 each; prorated if not all 20 players play that round. Stableford pays $25, $15 and $10 to top 3 guys; prorated if not all 20 players play that round.

  • How is the prize money paid out?

    • How is the prize money paid out?

    All your winnings are closely tracked on our Master spreadsheet which can be access on our PAR2BAR.CA website. E-transfers will be sent to you at year end. You will be paid for all your winnings and credits for the games not played (the one that were cancelled with proper notice).

  • What happens to the game money if I can’t play one week?

    • What happens to the game money if I can’t play one week?

    You are credited $5 for every game that you miss or you can donate it to supplement league admin fees.

Scoring
  • What is the Stableford method of scoring?

    • What is the Stableford method of scoring?

    Stableford involves scoring points based on the number of strokes taken at each hole, e.g. Double Bogey or more = 0, Bogey = 1, Par = 2, Birdie = 3, etc. Points for all nine (9) holes are added and become the player’s Total Stableford Score (TSS). Under Stableford, the objective is to have the highest score.

  • How are rounds scored?

    • How are rounds scored?

    P2BGL scoring is based on a modified Stableford and quota system. Your initial Quota (Q), or expected TSS, is based on your current 9-hole handicap for the first 3 games, i.e. Q = 36 - Handicap/2, rounded up. After three games, your Q becomes the average TSS scored to date. For example, (12+14+8)/3 = 11.3 pts, rounded up to 12 is your Q for game #4. Your score for each round is calculated as a Differential (D), as follows: D = Actual TSS – Q. For example, Player 1 has an actual TSS of 14 and a Q of 12, therefore D = 14 – 12 = +2. Player 2 has an actual TSS of 8 and a Q of 11, therefore D = 8 – 11 = -3. Therefore, Player 1 would win the round.

  • What happens to my Stableford Quota (Q) if I miss a few games?

    • What happens to my Stableford Quota (Q) if I miss a few games?

    It is assumed that you played your average Q for that missed game. Your average Q will be entered in the spreadsheet.

 

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