1A Boys Golf Sectionals(Wapello District)

Title: 1A Boys Golf Sectionals(Wapello District)
Description: Wapsi Oaks Country Club - Wednesday, May 14, 2025 10:00 AM - powered by Kodiak Golf
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Course Information

USGA Rules govern all play

Hole #1 - Par 4. 350 yds.

• Lagoon and Creek on left side of hole are lateral hazards. (1 stroke penalty, lay back line of flight from where the ball enters hazard.)

Hole #2 - Par 4. 360 yds.

• Creek on left is a lateral hazard. (1 stroke penalty, lay back line of flight from where ball enters hazard.)
• On or over highway to the right is out of bounds. (1 stroke penalty, hitting from where original stroke occurred.)
• Gravel shoulder on course side is a on club-length free drop, no closer to hole.)

Hole #3 - Par 3. 155 yds.

• Creek is a water hazard. (1 stroke penalty, lay back line of flight from where the ball enters the hazard.)
• Driveway to left and behind green is a free drop at nearest point of relief, no closer to the hole.

Hole #4 - Par 4. 375 yds.

• No mow area at bottom of hill from the tee box and along the right side is a one club-length free drop, no closer to the hole.
• Fence to the right is out of bounds. (1 stroke penalty, go back to spot of original stroke.)
• Parking lot on left side is a free drop at nearest point of relief, no closer to hole.
• Cart shed on the left side is a free drop at nearest point of relief if it affects your swing or stance, one club-length free drop no closer to hole.
• Footbridges or driveways over the drainage ditch in front of green are one club-length free drops no closer to hole if swing or stance are affected.

Hole #5 - Par 4. 380 yds.

• Evergreens on right are out of bounds. (1 stroke penalty, hitting from spot of original stroke.)
• If the cart shed on left hinders your stance or swing it is a one club-length free drop, no closer to hole.
• Driveway on left is a free drop at nearest point of relief, no closer to the hole.

Hole #6 - Par 4. 385 yds.

• Evergreens on right are out of bounds. (1 stroke penalty, go back to spot of original ball.)

Hole #7 - Par 3. 185 yds.

• Fence to right is out of bounds. (1 stroke penalty, go back to spot of original stroke.)

Hole #8 - Par 5. 510 yds.

• Field on right side is out of bounds. (1 stroke penalty, go back to spot of original stroke.)

Hole #9 - Par 4. 320 yds.

Postseason Rules

USGA RULES DURING THE POSTSEASON

All IHSAA sanctioned tournaments will follow USGA playing rules unless otherwise specified in the IHSAA Golf Manual. All rules and regulations in the Golf Manual (General Rules for Interscholastic Golf & Code of Conduct) are applicable to postseason play.

RULES JURY AND POSTSEASON

A jury consisting of three coaches should be selected prior to the start of competition. The coaches’ jury is to handle code of conduct and other IHSAA rules and regulations—they would make those determinations in concert with a PGA pro if available. When there is an identified PGA pro or rules interpreter present—we prefer the PGA rules interpreter make USGA rulings because of his/her knowledge. We still want the coaches’ jury to help assist with communication and those areas that involve “local committee” rules such as IHSAA code of conduct, Coaching Rule, etc. We do not want individual coaches whether on the coaches’ jury or not making rulings in isolation by him/herself on the course.

Any rules of golf interpretations/consultations may be directed to the following individuals at the Iowa Section of the PGA — Casey Harvey, Tournament Coordinator at 319-775-7255 (call first); Tess Goudy, Junior Golf Director at 319-310-8728 (call second); Greg Mason, Executive Director at 319-230-4934 (call third); Mike Downing, Director of Player Development at 828-260-0230 (call fourth); and then general Iowa PGA office at 319-648-0026.

In addition, the Iowa Golf Association (IGA) has USGA Rules interpreters on staff and is willing to assist with high school events and may be contacted at 515-207-1062.

TEAM QUALIFICATIONS FOR DISTRICT OR STATE COMPETITION

District and State Tournament Team Qualifiers: The sectional/district team champion, runner-up, and third place team will advance to the district/state competition. If your school has qualified a team for the district/state meet, they need not be the same contestants who comprised your team in the sectional/district meet. If your school has qualified a team, up to six contestants in your school who are eligible to represent your school in interscholastic athletics may compete in the district/state meet as a member of your team.

The process for team qualifiers from Sectional to District to State is now the top 3 teams advance regardless of host school.

In the event your school has qualified individual(s) and not a team, then only the individual(s) would be eligible to compete in the state meet. You can’t substitute for individual qualifier(s).

INDIVIDUAL QUALIFIERS FOR DISTRICT AND STATE COMPETITION

The top two overall individual players (plus ties) at each site from among the non-qualifying teams will advance from each Sectional to District tournament. Similarly, the top two overall individual players (plus ties) at each site from among the non-qualifying teams will advance from each District to the State Tournament. This will create opportunities for at least two individuals from among the non-qualifying teams to advance from each site in the postseason. This also creates a uniform qualifying process in the postseason. The process for team qualifiers from Sectional to District to State remains the same as in the past.

IHSAA Player Code of Conduct

The IHSAA local rule governing code of conduct for players prescribes that a verbal warning shall be issued on the first offense for conduct unbecoming high school players. Such conduct shall include, but is not limited to:

• Club throwing or ball throwing defined as could cause harm to another participant, spectator, course or means of releasing frustration.
• Use of abusive language.
• Willful acts which damage property or equipment on the course.
• Other unbecoming conduct as determined by the Golf Rules Committee (coaches’ jury).

Second offense, the player shall be assessed a two-stroke penalty.

Third offense, the player shall be disqualified.

Cell Phones & Rangefinders

CELL PHONES FOR SCORING & AS RANGEFINDERS

Cell phones are allowed during competition as distance only rangefinders and for competition score entry. Neither coaches nor players should communicate via cell phone except in case of emergency on the course. Cell phones are not available for casual use by players during competition. Use of a cell phone for unauthorized purpose(s) will result in a code of conduct violation per IHSAA rules.

RANGEFINDER DEVICES (Laser & GPS)

Rangefinder devices (laser & GPS) are permitted during the regular season and throughout the IHSAA tournament series. A player may obtain distance information only from the rangefinder. Cell phones (including distance apps), iPods, Smartwatches (a touchscreen wearable computer in the form of a wristwatch) are permitted during competition. Devices designed to measure conditions other than distance are now permitted, provided the golfer only uses the device for distance measurement and not for the following banned information, which includes but is not limited to, wind speed, slope or club selection. Players will be penalized if they use their rangefinder to measure anything but distance as a code of conduct violation and/or serious misconduct violation.

Players and coaches (coaches that are permitted to coach tee to green) are encouraged to share distance information upon request. A player with a rangefinder may shoot distance from their position on the course and relay that information upon request to another player, provided the process does not delay play. Spectators will not be allowed to provide or assist golfers with distance information.

Breaking of Ties

SELECTION OF PLAYOFF HOLES:

The pro and/or rules jury, if no golf pro is available, will determine before the tournament starts, what playoff hole(s) will be used for any team or individual playoffs. This information should be communicated at the coaches’ meeting.

**TEAM TIEBREAKER, SECTIONAL, DISTRICT AND STATE COMPETITION: **

Breaking of all team ties will be decided by using the fifth player’s score of that day, and if the tie is not broken with the fifth player’s score, use the sixth player’s score. In the event a given team has only four players and the team they are tied with has five players, the team with five players would break the tie and be declared the winner. If a team has only five players and a team tie still exists after using each team’s fifth players’ score, the team with six players would break the tie and be declared the winner. This makes the fifth and sixth player’s score more meaningful in the team concept. If the team tie remains after using the fifth and sixth players score, a three-hole playoff will take place, using only the players’ scores who counted that day. If the three-hole play-off does not break the team tie, we will go to sudden death.

INDIVIDUAL SECTIONAL, DISTRICT & STATE TIEBREAKER SYSTEM:

Individual ties for first place only (medalist), will be broken using a sudden-death playoff. If the tie is not broken after the first sudden death playoff hole, play will continue on a sudden-death schedule until the tie is resolved. For the purpose of awarding medals at Sectional, District and State Golf, a cardback approach will be used in accordance with hole handicaps to determine all medals beyond overall medalist. In Sectional and District competition four medals are awarded and in State competition seven medals are awarded.

Scoring Method

IHSAA SCORING METHOD – KEEPING OF SCORECARDS

The IHSAA Golf Advisory Committee proposed that a uniform scoring method be adopted by the IHSAA in review of ongoing scoring issues within high school golf. The committee felt the process of having each player serve as a marker for all others within the group was an effective way to encourage communication amongst players. Players shall keep their own card and serve as a marker for all others in the group. At the end of the round, the players then simply compare cards and turn in their own card after it has been attested to by all in the group. Each card requires the signature of all members in the group.

Each groups physical scorecards are the OFFICIAL scores for all in the group. Kodiak phone scoring is unofficial until all groups are completed with the round.

Qualifying

Sectional Meet:

There will be six medals for the team winning first place, six medals for the team winning second place; and six medals for the team winning third place. There will also be a medalist and runner-up; plus, medals for the third- and fourth-place players.

Weather Information

WEATHER ISSUES DURING COMPETITION (SECTIONAL, DISTRICT & STATE TOURNAMENTS)

If sectional and district tournaments are postponed (no more play that day) once competition has started, play will continue from the last completed hole by every player in their group. If three of the four players have putted out and the players are called off the course and do not return that day, all players will be required to play the hole over. If play is halted (suspended) and players are called off the course, all players should mark their ball and if play continues that day, players will resume play at their marked spot.

LIGHTNING GUIDELINES

If thunder is heard or lightning is seen, immediately suspend the contest and instruct everyone to take safe shelter. Once the contest is suspended due to lightning, wait at least 30 minutes after hearing the last thunder or seeing lightning before resuming the contest. Complete guidelines regarding lightning safety appear on the IHSAA website. Remember, lightning often strikes as far as 10 miles away from the storm. Each host school should have a lightning safety plan, which includes knowing where teams & spectators will go and how long it will take them to get there safely.

HAZARDOUS WEATHER GUIDELINES

The primary concern when signs of hazardous weather are present is the safety of participants and spectators. Have a safety plan for any type of hazardous weather that may occur. Practice and follow the plan. Know where people will go for safety and know how much time it will take for them to get there. Have specific guidelines for suspending the event so everyone has time to reach a place of safety before the threat becomes significant.

General Information

1A Boys Sectionals(Wapello Districts)

5/14/2025

Wapsi Oaks Golf Course

1594 US - 30

Calamus, IA 52729

(563) 246 - 2216

10:00 AM Tee-Off

Spectator Information

There shall be no coaching of golfers by parents or spectators.

Spectators are to remain a reasonable distance away from the golfers while watching so as not to hinder play.

Should there be any interference with play by spectators in any way, the spectator(s) are subject to being asked to leave the premises by the management.

Spectators should remain approximately 30 yards behind the golfers on the course or on the cart path when observing play other than to cross fairways without interfering with players.

No spectator may instruct and/or advise a player about any shot selection a player is going to make.

Once the players reach the green area, spectators should move over to the cart path, even with the green, to allow the next group of players to continue play.

Divisions

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