Dragon Invitational

Title: Dragon Invitational
Description: Jester Park Golf Course - Wednesday, August 27, 2025 9:00 AM - powered by Kodiak Golf
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Jester Park Hole-By-Hole Information

Jester Park Hole-By-Hole Information

**HOLE DESCRIPTION: **

  1. No mow behind green.

  2. Red penalty area to right of tee, see below. No mow to the left of tee. No mow behind green.

  3. OB to the right. Play a provisional ball if you think it went out. No mow right and behind the green.

  4. OB to the right and long of green. Play a provisional ball if you think it went out.

  5. OB to the right the entire hole. Play a provisional ball if you think it went out. No mow left on tee shot and behind green.

  6. No Mow to the left of the tee. Cart parking and flowers are GUR. Use drop area.

  7. No Mow to the left of the tee.

  8. Red penalty area short and to the right and left of the green, see below. No Mow to the right, left and long.

  9. No Mow to the left of the tee. Parking lot is OB behind green

  10. OB to the left the entire hole. Play a provisional ball if you think it went out. No mow left on second shot. No Mow to the left and long of the green.

  11. Red penalty area, see below. OB to the left. Play a provisional ball if you think it went out. No Mow left and behind green.

  12. No Mow to the right of the tee and behind green.

  13. No Mow to the left of the tee.

  14. OB to the left. Play a provisional ball if you think it went out.

  15. No Mow left of tee and behind green.

  16. No mow behind green.

  17. OB to the left. Play a provisional ball if you think it went out. * retaining wall near green

  18. OB to the left defined by white stakes between the par-3 course and the 18-hole course. Play a provisional ball if you think it went out. No Mow to the right.

-Black tees

-Ball is to be played as it lies. Exception- GUR (THERE ARE SEVERAL AREAS WHERE TREES WERE REMOVED AND THERE IS NO GRASS)

-Play NO MOW as a RED penalty area. All no mow hazards start with grass longer than normal maintained grass.

-*#17. To the right of the green is a retaining wall and grasses. Both the wall and grasses will be ground under repair. Free relief from stance and swing from wall and grasses.

-If there is doubt to procedure, play a second ball under rule 18-3. Declare your intentions for playing a 2nd ball. Circle the hole and ask a rules person as soon as possible.

-Please take care of the course by fixing ball marks and replacing divots.

-Pace of play: Keep up with the group in front of you. If you fall behind, catch up. We should be done and in the clubhouse in 4 ½ hours. That’s 15 minutes a hole on average.

Jester Park Hole-By-Hole Information

Player and Spectator Information

Player and Spectator Information

USGA Rules:

Stroke Play – The Game of Golf

For all regular season and IHSAA sanctioned tournament play (district or state meets), USGA playing rules will be followed unless modified by the local committee or IHSAA manual. As noted in USGA Rule 1.1, the ball shall be played as it lies except as otherwise provided in the rules.

Errors or Discrepancies: Any errors or discrepancies that take place during stroke play are to be corrected prior to signing the scorecard and turning it in to the official scorer. The round begins with the first tee of the competition and ends when the scorecard has been attested to, signed, and turned in, then it is too late to make corrections and all scores stand. Coaches should verify with the tournament manager the scores are correct when posted. If the head coach elects not to attend the posting of scores and verify his team score(s) are posted correctly, then the player(s) scores stand as posted. This will not preclude circling a given hole(s) score for the committee or coaches’ jury to review at the conclusion of play, but it would permit a correctable situation at the completion of play, prior to signing the scorecard and turning it in for recording. Coaches should remind their golfers to record the score after completion of each hole (all players involved). If there is any discrepancy, players should make every effort to resolve the discrepancy before playing the next hole. If the discrepancy can’t be resolved, circle the hole/score and seek a ruling from the coaches’ jury before turning in scorecards. At the conclusion of play (each competition day) every player in the group needs to verify that all scores are correct, attested to, and signed by each member in that group. This procedure will allow all members in your group to verify and agree on what each player shot that competition day. If there is any discrepancy, the group should go to the coaches’ jury and/or PGA pro serving as the rules interpreter before signing and turning in the scorecard. Coaches may view a player’s scorecard immediately following the round, but coaches should not hold on to scorecards while waiting for other team members to finish.

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.

Schools Who Make Exceptions to USGA Rules During the Season (Local Rules)

Note on Local Rules: Prior to the event, schools that make exceptions to USGA rules during the regular season must have them in writing and agreed upon by all the schools involved, otherwise USGA rules apply except for IHSAA manual differences during the regular season and tournament play. All IHSAA sanctioned tournaments will follow USGA playing rules unless otherwise specified in the IHSAA manual.

*During regular season or IHSAA sanctioned tournament play (district or state meet), players are not allowed to chip or putt on any hole on the course (before competition begins), this also applies once competition play begins regardless if you have completed the hole in tournament competition, excluding the practice green(s). In regular season, check with meet management pertaining to the opportunity for a player to chip or putt on a completed competition green.

General Rules For Interscholastic Golf

The following rules will govern all interscholastic golf in Iowa.

  1. The players in their groupings will keep score–no player keeping his own score. All players are required to provide their previous hole score to the entire group on the next tee box, before anyone puts a ball in play. Players in the group are responsible to record the necessary scores on the official scorecards — please see IHSAA scoring method above.
  2. Coaches are not to make rulings on the course; let all players in the threesome or foursome decide. If the players are unable to agree, have the player involved play a second ball and let the rules committee make a ruling when he finishes the round (before any member in the group signs the scorecard).
  3. At the conclusion of play (each day, one or two-day tournament) every player in the group needs to verify that all scores are correct.
  4. The Golf Rules Committee (coaches’ jury) selected from the assembled schools will decide on all disputes. The coaches’ jury should follow the USGA Rules of Golf and may seek assistance from an Iowa Section Certified PGA Pro and/or Club Pro when available.
  5. In the state meet, the Iowa Section Certified PGA and/or Club Pro will make all final decisions regarding USGA Rules.
  6. Any player who fails to finish play is considered to have withdrawn from the meet/tournament and his score(s) will not count.
  7. In regular season, district, and state competition, no caddies are allowed. No motorized golf carts will be allowed except for disability reasons and must be pre-approved in writing by the IHSAA. Non-motorized pull carts are permitted and individuals desiring to use pull carts must supply their own non-motorized pull cart at each meet. This rule applies to regular season and/or tournament play.
  8. There shall be no coaching of golfers by parents or spectators. Spectators are to remain a reasonable distance from the golfers while watching so as not to hinder play. Should there be any interference by spectators with play in any way, shape or form the spectator(s) are subject to being asked to leave the premises by the management. Spectators should remain approximately 30 yards from 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.
  9. In multi-team tournaments, the tournament manager should make every effort to avoid the necessity of having players from the same town, even though from different schools, play in the same threesomes and foursomes. This may not be possible in some cases.
  10. All schools are expected to start play as scheduled.
  11. At the conclusion of competition, coaches should verify posted scores. When the teams/individuals leave the course and the final standings have been posted, they are considered official and there will be no changing of the results.
  12. Any player who plays without a shirt is automatically disqualified.
  13. In regular season and all tournament play, if a player is injured or becomes ill, there shall be no substitute for him during the round.
  14. The casual use of cell phones (texting, talking, surfing the web) is prohibited during regular season and tournament play except for the use as a rangefinder or official scorekeeping. No cell phone for general use may occur until the player’s round is completed and the scorecard is submitted to the official scorer. Use of a cell phone for unauthorized purpose(s) will result in a code of conduct violation per IHSAA rules. One exception to player use of a cell phone is in case of an emergency during the round.
  15. In response to USGA Rule 4.3a(4), the IHSAA shall expand its local rule banning casual use of cell phones to include restrictions on all portable audio/video devices that players might watch or listen to during the course of play. Penalty will result in a code of conduct violation.
  16. A player disqualified from a meet/tournament for unsportsmanlike conduct is disqualified for the entire event (rest of the tournament or multiple day event), whether it is a one-day or two-day event.
  17. The individual hole by hole score is what counts on a player’s scorecard. Even if the score is added incorrectly, the hole by hole score is the player’s score for that round. Scores must be entered under the correct holes and adhere to USGA rules for scoring.

IHSAA Code of Conduct For Players

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:

  1. Club throwing or ball throwing defined as could cause harm to another participant, spectator, course or means of releasing frustration.
  2. Use of abusive language.
  3. Willful acts which damage property or equipment on the course.
  4. 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.

In regular season meets, the code of conduct shall be enforced by the Golf Rules Committee (coaches’ jury) which in dual meets is comprised of the two head coaches and/or PGA pro serving as the rules interpreter in that dual meet. In multi-team competitions, the designated three-person coaches’ jury and/or PGA pro serving as the rules interpreter shall comprise the Golf Rules Committee.

Players and coaches have the discretion to alert the Golf Rules Committee if they believe a Code of Conduct violation has occurred.

The IHSAA Code of Conduct Rule does not negate the ability to enforce USGA Rule 1.2a for “serious misconduct” which may result in immediate disqualification. The phrase “serious misconduct” in Rule 1.2a is intended to cover player misconduct that is so far removed from the expected norm in golf that the most severe sanction of removing a player from the competition is justified. The committee must determine if the misconduct is serious considering all the circumstances. Please refer to USGA Rule 1.2a Interpretations for further clarification.

Any player who uses tobacco (including smokeless and similar devices) or gambles on the course is automatically disqualified per USGA Rule 1.2a for serious misconduct. In the case of gambling between players, the players involved are disqualified in that given meet.

Eligibility Rule 36.14(2) Penalties

Any student disqualified from an interscholastic contest by game officials for flagrant, violent, or verbal misconduct will be ineligible for the next regular scheduled game/meet at the level of competition and all other games/meets in the interim at any level in addition to any other penalties the IHSAA or school may assess. The second violation carries a four games/meets automatic ineligibility. It will be the responsibility of the host school meet manager to report any disqualification(s) to the IHSAA the day following the meet, if the meet is held on a Friday or Saturday, then on the Monday following the meet. It is the coach’s responsibility to inform his/her administrator of any disqualification(s). The administrator will file an official report form with the IHSAA online.

Disqualified Player

If a player is disqualified for any unsporting like act, he is ejected from the entire one or two-day tournament. If a player is deemed disqualified from any two-day tournament on day one, for a misapplication of a rule, illness/injury after he has put his ball in play/started competition (not unsportsmanlike conduct), the player is disqualified and his score will not count the day he is disqualified. This individual would be able to compete and his score would count on the second day only of a two-day event. The coaches’ jury at this particular tournament site would make the final ruling pertaining to any unusual circumstances dealing with a disqualification except for unsportsmanlike behavior.

Utilizing Maximum Score Format (as local rule) For Regular Season

As per USGA local rules, the practice of utilizing a maximum score format is available for Iowa interscholastic competitions during the regular season. In particular, maximum score format is sometimes utilized with sub-varsity competition. The IHSAA Golf Advisory Committee suggests a maximum score of 10 strokes should competing teams desire to implement that local rule in a regular season event. Postseason tournaments under IHSAA supervision will not implement a maximum score format. “Maximum Score” is a new, additional form of stroke play: A player’s score for each hole is capped at a maximum, which the IHSAA recommends be 10 strokes. A player who does not complete a hole (often referred to informally as “picking up”) is not disqualified, but simply gets the maximum score for the hole. To help pace of play, players are encouraged to stop playing a hole when their score has reached the maximum. The hole is completed when the player holes out, chooses not do so or when his score has reached the maximum. For a complete overview of maximum score format, please see USGA Rule 21.2.

Cell Phones For Scoring & As Rangefinders

Cell phones are allowed during competition as distance only rangefinders. In addition, players are allowed to utilize cell phones for online scoring (individual school or entire tournament) and shot tracking from green to tee. Players may use their cell phones when they leave the green and prior to teeing off on the next hole to enter scores online and/or enter shot tracking information with all other cell phone restrictions in place. Neither coaches or 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.

Coach, Player & Spectator Cell Phones

If a coach/spectator cell phone rings while a player’s swing is in progress, the player may take his original shot or hit a second ball. If the player elects to hit a second shot, the player must take the second shot regardless of the outcome. Understand, if a player’s cell phone rings during competition the player is assessed a code of conduct violation. Player cell phones for casual usage are prohibited during regular season and all tournament play. No casual usage of a cell phone is allowed by a player until his round is completed and his score is turned into the official scorer. One exception to player use of a cell phone is in case of an emergency during the course of play. In response to USGA Rule 4.3a(4), the IHSAA shall expand its local rule banning casual use of cell phones to include restrictions on all portable audio/video devices that players might watch or listen to during the course of play. Penalty will result in a code of conduct violation.

Two Authorized Coaches Allowed

IHSAA coaching regulation: Permit the designated golf coaches (maximum of two authorized coaches) to coach a player up until the player and the player’s ball are on the green. If any part of the player’s ball is on the actual green, the ball is considered on the green. Once the player arrives at the green (no delay by the player) the team or individual designated coach can have no more communication with competing player(s) until all players in the group have holed out. If a player hits a shot from 100 yards out and the ball lands on the green, the designated coach may communicate with this young man up until they reach the green (providing no delay walking to the green). Once the player is on the green, coach/player communication must cease. Keep in mind each team and or individual(s), are only allowed to have two designated coaches communicate with players while competition is in progress. When providing advice, an authorized coach must not enter a bunker. Designated coaches are not to assist or instruct a player regarding any putting on the green. If no part of the player’s ball is on the actual green, coach instruction is permitted. Coaches must understand that there is to be no delaying of play when providing instruction during the prescribed coaching time. The designated coach must understand this is additional time to coach player(s), but when visiting with players the pace of play shall not be delayed. This rule also allows the designated head coach an opportunity to address speed of play to players who have fallen behind the group in front of them.

Golf Shirt Regulation

All varsity participants in regular season and tournament competition must wear similar (color and style) school issued or school approved golf uniform shirt (collared or non-collared), during competition. Due to adverse weather conditions, if an individual varsity player desires to wear clothing (jacket/sweatshirt) over the top of his shirt, this jacket/sweatshirt does not need to be the same as his teammates. All attire worn at all levels shall be school approved and have no alcohol, tobacco or any inappropriate graphic on the clothing. Please remember the only attire that needs to be the same is the collared or non-collared shirt on each varsity participant. The IHSAA’s golf uniform shirt regulation shall be enforced as an IHSAA golf code of conduct issue. This prescribes that a verbal warning shall be issued when the player/committee/coaches’ jury becomes aware of the breach. The player has until the completion of the next hole to comply with the golf uniform shirt regulation to avoid a penalty. If the player does not comply, then a two-stroke penalty will be applied. If the player still does not comply in a timely manner then a penalty of disqualification will be imposed.

Coaches Making Rulings

Coaches must understand that they are not rules consultants during the course of competition. Coaches are not to rule on something they see, even if you feel it may have been a rules infraction. Let the players play and if any questions arise, players should notify a member in their group and resolve the problem or hit a second ball and get a ruling when competition is completed and before any member in the group signs off on a scorecard. It is understandable that coaches want to assist in making rulings, but there are times when an incorrect ruling is provided and there is no recourse.

Guidance For Breaking Ties in Regular Season Play

Team Tiebreaker: 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. In a multi-team tournament scenario, if the team tie remains after using the fifth and sixth players score, a three-hole playoff should take place, using only the players’ scores who counted that day. If the three-hole playoff does not break the team tie, then utilize sudden death.

Food & Drink at Sites

Coaches may provide water or sport drinks for the players throughout the one or two-day event. Coaches will be permitted to provide a sandwich or energy bar for the players. Golf courses are hosting events for a minimal green fee and we need to respect their opportunity to sell food and drink at their courses. Coaches are not to place coolers out on the course, they are to keep only a small portable cooler with them in their car or on their cart and provide food to their players only as they see fit. Coaches are not to provide food for spectators nor will spectators be allowed to bring food or drink on the premises. The IHSAA appreciates your cooperation pertaining to this regulation. Please notify your spectators of this regulation.

Spectator Information

Spectators are not to interfere in any way, should not carry on conversations with players, should keep their distance from the players, and have no influence on the results. If any interference occurs, spectators may be asked to leave.

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.

Player and Spectator Information

Rules

Player and Spectator Information

USGA Rules:

Stroke Play – The Game of Golf

For all regular season and IHSAA sanctioned tournament play (district or state meets), USGA playing rules will be followed unless modified by the local committee or IHSAA manual. As noted in USGA Rule 1.1, the ball shall be played as it lies except as otherwise provided in the rules.

Errors or Discrepancies: Any errors or discrepancies that take place during stroke play are to be corrected prior to signing the scorecard and turning it in to the official scorer. The round begins with the first tee of the competition and ends when the scorecard has been attested to, signed, and turned in, then it is too late to make corrections and all scores stand. Coaches should verify with the tournament manager the scores are correct when posted. If the head coach elects not to attend the posting of scores and verify his team score(s) are posted correctly, then the player(s) scores stand as posted. This will not preclude circling a given hole(s) score for the committee or coaches’ jury to review at the conclusion of play, but it would permit a correctable situation at the completion of play, prior to signing the scorecard and turning it in for recording. Coaches should remind their golfers to record the score after completion of each hole (all players involved). If there is any discrepancy, players should make every effort to resolve the discrepancy before playing the next hole. If the discrepancy can’t be resolved, circle the hole/score and seek a ruling from the coaches’ jury before turning in scorecards. At the conclusion of play (each competition day) every player in the group needs to verify that all scores are correct, attested to, and signed by each member in that group. This procedure will allow all members in your group to verify and agree on what each player shot that competition day. If there is any discrepancy, the group should go to the coaches’ jury and/or PGA pro serving as the rules interpreter before signing and turning in the scorecard. Coaches may view a player’s scorecard immediately following the round, but coaches should not hold on to scorecards while waiting for other team members to finish.

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.

Schools Who Make Exceptions to USGA Rules During the Season (Local Rules)

Note on Local Rules: Prior to the event, schools that make exceptions to USGA rules during the regular season must have them in writing and agreed upon by all the schools involved, otherwise USGA rules apply except for IHSAA manual differences during the regular season and tournament play. All IHSAA sanctioned tournaments will follow USGA playing rules unless otherwise specified in the IHSAA manual.

*During regular season or IHSAA sanctioned tournament play (district or state meet), players are not allowed to chip or putt on any hole on the course (before competition begins), this also applies once competition play begins regardless if you have completed the hole in tournament competition, excluding the practice green(s). In regular season, check with meet management pertaining to the opportunity for a player to chip or putt on a completed competition green.

General Rules For Interscholastic Golf

The following rules will govern all interscholastic golf in Iowa.

  1. The players in their groupings will keep score–no player keeping his own score. All players are required to provide their previous hole score to the entire group on the next tee box, before anyone puts a ball in play. Players in the group are responsible to record the necessary scores on the official scorecards — please see IHSAA scoring method above.
  2. Coaches are not to make rulings on the course; let all players in the threesome or foursome decide. If the players are unable to agree, have the player involved play a second ball and let the rules committee make a ruling when he finishes the round (before any member in the group signs the scorecard).
  3. At the conclusion of play (each day, one or two-day tournament) every player in the group needs to verify that all scores are correct.
  4. The Golf Rules Committee (coaches’ jury) selected from the assembled schools will decide on all disputes. The coaches’ jury should follow the USGA Rules of Golf and may seek assistance from an Iowa Section Certified PGA Pro and/or Club Pro when available.
  5. In the state meet, the Iowa Section Certified PGA and/or Club Pro will make all final decisions regarding USGA Rules.
  6. Any player who fails to finish play is considered to have withdrawn from the meet/tournament and his score(s) will not count.
  7. In regular season, district, and state competition, no caddies are allowed. No motorized golf carts will be allowed except for disability reasons and must be pre-approved in writing by the IHSAA. Non-motorized pull carts are permitted and individuals desiring to use pull carts must supply their own non-motorized pull cart at each meet. This rule applies to regular season and/or tournament play.
  8. There shall be no coaching of golfers by parents or spectators. Spectators are to remain a reasonable distance from the golfers while watching so as not to hinder play. Should there be any interference by spectators with play in any way, shape or form the spectator(s) are subject to being asked to leave the premises by the management. Spectators should remain approximately 30 yards from 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.
  9. In multi-team tournaments, the tournament manager should make every effort to avoid the necessity of having players from the same town, even though from different schools, play in the same threesomes and foursomes. This may not be possible in some cases.
  10. All schools are expected to start play as scheduled.
  11. At the conclusion of competition, coaches should verify posted scores. When the teams/individuals leave the course and the final standings have been posted, they are considered official and there will be no changing of the results.
  12. Any player who plays without a shirt is automatically disqualified.
  13. In regular season and all tournament play, if a player is injured or becomes ill, there shall be no substitute for him during the round.
  14. The casual use of cell phones (texting, talking, surfing the web) is prohibited during regular season and tournament play except for the use as a rangefinder or official scorekeeping. No cell phone for general use may occur until the player’s round is completed and the scorecard is submitted to the official scorer. Use of a cell phone for unauthorized purpose(s) will result in a code of conduct violation per IHSAA rules. One exception to player use of a cell phone is in case of an emergency during the round.
  15. In response to USGA Rule 4.3a(4), the IHSAA shall expand its local rule banning casual use of cell phones to include restrictions on all portable audio/video devices that players might watch or listen to during the course of play. Penalty will result in a code of conduct violation.
  16. A player disqualified from a meet/tournament for unsportsmanlike conduct is disqualified for the entire event (rest of the tournament or multiple day event), whether it is a one-day or two-day event.
  17. The individual hole by hole score is what counts on a player’s scorecard. Even if the score is added incorrectly, the hole by hole score is the player’s score for that round. Scores must be entered under the correct holes and adhere to USGA rules for scoring.

IHSAA Code of Conduct For Players

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:

  1. Club throwing or ball throwing defined as could cause harm to another participant, spectator, course or means of releasing frustration.
  2. Use of abusive language.
  3. Willful acts which damage property or equipment on the course.
  4. 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.

In regular season meets, the code of conduct shall be enforced by the Golf Rules Committee (coaches’ jury) which in dual meets is comprised of the two head coaches and/or PGA pro serving as the rules interpreter in that dual meet. In multi-team competitions, the designated three-person coaches’ jury and/or PGA pro serving as the rules interpreter shall comprise the Golf Rules Committee.

Players and coaches have the discretion to alert the Golf Rules Committee if they believe a Code of Conduct violation has occurred.

The IHSAA Code of Conduct Rule does not negate the ability to enforce USGA Rule 1.2a for “serious misconduct” which may result in immediate disqualification. The phrase “serious misconduct” in Rule 1.2a is intended to cover player misconduct that is so far removed from the expected norm in golf that the most severe sanction of removing a player from the competition is justified. The committee must determine if the misconduct is serious considering all the circumstances. Please refer to USGA Rule 1.2a Interpretations for further clarification.

Any player who uses tobacco (including smokeless and similar devices) or gambles on the course is automatically disqualified per USGA Rule 1.2a for serious misconduct. In the case of gambling between players, the players involved are disqualified in that given meet.

Eligibility Rule 36.14(2) Penalties

Any student disqualified from an interscholastic contest by game officials for flagrant, violent, or verbal misconduct will be ineligible for the next regular scheduled game/meet at the level of competition and all other games/meets in the interim at any level in addition to any other penalties the IHSAA or school may assess. The second violation carries a four games/meets automatic ineligibility. It will be the responsibility of the host school meet manager to report any disqualification(s) to the IHSAA the day following the meet, if the meet is held on a Friday or Saturday, then on the Monday following the meet. It is the coach’s responsibility to inform his/her administrator of any disqualification(s). The administrator will file an official report form with the IHSAA online.

Disqualified Player

If a player is disqualified for any unsporting like act, he is ejected from the entire one or two-day tournament. If a player is deemed disqualified from any two-day tournament on day one, for a misapplication of a rule, illness/injury after he has put his ball in play/started competition (not unsportsmanlike conduct), the player is disqualified and his score will not count the day he is disqualified. This individual would be able to compete and his score would count on the second day only of a two-day event. The coaches’ jury at this particular tournament site would make the final ruling pertaining to any unusual circumstances dealing with a disqualification except for unsportsmanlike behavior.

Utilizing Maximum Score Format (as local rule) For Regular Season

As per USGA local rules, the practice of utilizing a maximum score format is available for Iowa interscholastic competitions during the regular season. In particular, maximum score format is sometimes utilized with sub-varsity competition. The IHSAA Golf Advisory Committee suggests a maximum score of 10 strokes should competing teams desire to implement that local rule in a regular season event. Postseason tournaments under IHSAA supervision will not implement a maximum score format. “Maximum Score” is a new, additional form of stroke play: A player’s score for each hole is capped at a maximum, which the IHSAA recommends be 10 strokes. A player who does not complete a hole (often referred to informally as “picking up”) is not disqualified, but simply gets the maximum score for the hole. To help pace of play, players are encouraged to stop playing a hole when their score has reached the maximum. The hole is completed when the player holes out, chooses not do so or when his score has reached the maximum. For a complete overview of maximum score format, please see USGA Rule 21.2.

Cell Phones For Scoring & As Rangefinders

Cell phones are allowed during competition as distance only rangefinders. In addition, players are allowed to utilize cell phones for online scoring (individual school or entire tournament) and shot tracking from green to tee. Players may use their cell phones when they leave the green and prior to teeing off on the next hole to enter scores online and/or enter shot tracking information with all other cell phone restrictions in place. Neither coaches or 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.

Coach, Player & Spectator Cell Phones

If a coach/spectator cell phone rings while a player’s swing is in progress, the player may take his original shot or hit a second ball. If the player elects to hit a second shot, the player must take the second shot regardless of the outcome. Understand, if a player’s cell phone rings during competition the player is assessed a code of conduct violation. Player cell phones for casual usage are prohibited during regular season and all tournament play. No casual usage of a cell phone is allowed by a player until his round is completed and his score is turned into the official scorer. One exception to player use of a cell phone is in case of an emergency during the course of play. In response to USGA Rule 4.3a(4), the IHSAA shall expand its local rule banning casual use of cell phones to include restrictions on all portable audio/video devices that players might watch or listen to during the course of play. Penalty will result in a code of conduct violation.

Two Authorized Coaches Allowed

IHSAA coaching regulation: Permit the designated golf coaches (maximum of two authorized coaches) to coach a player up until the player and the player’s ball are on the green. If any part of the player’s ball is on the actual green, the ball is considered on the green. Once the player arrives at the green (no delay by the player) the team or individual designated coach can have no more communication with competing player(s) until all players in the group have holed out. If a player hits a shot from 100 yards out and the ball lands on the green, the designated coach may communicate with this young man up until they reach the green (providing no delay walking to the green). Once the player is on the green, coach/player communication must cease. Keep in mind each team and or individual(s), are only allowed to have two designated coaches communicate with players while competition is in progress. When providing advice, an authorized coach must not enter a bunker. Designated coaches are not to assist or instruct a player regarding any putting on the green. If no part of the player’s ball is on the actual green, coach instruction is permitted. Coaches must understand that there is to be no delaying of play when providing instruction during the prescribed coaching time. The designated coach must understand this is additional time to coach player(s), but when visiting with players the pace of play shall not be delayed. This rule also allows the designated head coach an opportunity to address speed of play to players who have fallen behind the group in front of them.

Golf Shirt Regulation

All varsity participants in regular season and tournament competition must wear similar (color and style) school issued or school approved golf uniform shirt (collared or non-collared), during competition. Due to adverse weather conditions, if an individual varsity player desires to wear clothing (jacket/sweatshirt) over the top of his shirt, this jacket/sweatshirt does not need to be the same as his teammates. All attire worn at all levels shall be school approved and have no alcohol, tobacco or any inappropriate graphic on the clothing. Please remember the only attire that needs to be the same is the collared or non-collared shirt on each varsity participant. The IHSAA’s golf uniform shirt regulation shall be enforced as an IHSAA golf code of conduct issue. This prescribes that a verbal warning shall be issued when the player/committee/coaches’ jury becomes aware of the breach. The player has until the completion of the next hole to comply with the golf uniform shirt regulation to avoid a penalty. If the player does not comply, then a two-stroke penalty will be applied. If the player still does not comply in a timely manner then a penalty of disqualification will be imposed.

Coaches Making Rulings

Coaches must understand that they are not rules consultants during the course of competition. Coaches are not to rule on something they see, even if you feel it may have been a rules infraction. Let the players play and if any questions arise, players should notify a member in their group and resolve the problem or hit a second ball and get a ruling when competition is completed and before any member in the group signs off on a scorecard. It is understandable that coaches want to assist in making rulings, but there are times when an incorrect ruling is provided and there is no recourse.

Guidance For Breaking Ties in Regular Season Play

Team Tiebreaker: 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. In a multi-team tournament scenario, if the team tie remains after using the fifth and sixth players score, a three-hole playoff should take place, using only the players’ scores who counted that day. If the three-hole playoff does not break the team tie, then utilize sudden death.

Food & Drink at Sites

Coaches may provide water or sport drinks for the players throughout the one or two-day event. Coaches will be permitted to provide a sandwich or energy bar for the players. Golf courses are hosting events for a minimal green fee and we need to respect their opportunity to sell food and drink at their courses. Coaches are not to place coolers out on the course, they are to keep only a small portable cooler with them in their car or on their cart and provide food to their players only as they see fit. Coaches are not to provide food for spectators nor will spectators be allowed to bring food or drink on the premises. The IHSAA appreciates your cooperation pertaining to this regulation. Please notify your spectators of this regulation.

Spectator Information

Spectators are not to interfere in any way, should not carry on conversations with players, should keep their distance from the players, and have no influence on the results. If any interference occurs, spectators may be asked to leave.

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.

Player and Spectator Information

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Varsity
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Jackson Kepley
Avery Van Zelderen
Lenox Boatwright
Andrew Johannsen
Lucas Laffoon
Carter Rogers
Ian Lux
Dayton Poen
Rohan Tiedt
Grady Hicks
Jonathan Ward
Ben Braksiek
Pranay Monga
Logan Otting
Jack Pauly
Parker Cary
Landry Vogelaar
Drake Essing
Dewell Anderson
AJ Sposato
Elijah Anderson
Sammy Clark
Tyler Wiemers
Henry Baker
Logan Lacour
Ryan Fitzgerald
Charlie DePhillips
Landyn Lohman
Cade Anderson
Sam Becker
Ethan Grundmeier
Hank Gorder
Harrison Hartke
Hayden Stockberger
Wes Nailor
Jackson Buchanan
Ryker Burgin
Daltry Tupper
Reid Baumgart
Graham Johnson
Caden Norris
Braeden Nelson
Owen Dettbarn
Brady Underberg
Eddie Hybels
Levin Wilson
Zach Petsche
George Trovas
Grant Sorrel
Leo Koester
Blake Cronin
Kohen Essing
Dylan Jarchow
Chase Perrin
Drake Jordan
Roman Johnson
Evan Graham
Easton Swanson
Hunter Freeze
Jackson Zeller
Jacob Schmit
Brady Huskey
Miles Miranda
Tillman Papcun
Finnegan Ritchie
Nolan Fillion
Kael Haugen
Canon Carlson
Gavin Drake
Lane Juergens
Tyler Trudo


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