"They call it Golf because all the other four-letter words were taken."
- RAY FLOYD

League Rules & Regulations

The following are the detailed Rules and Regulations established specifically for our league. These address our position around things like tee time scheduling, player substitutions or cancellations, rainouts, etc. We have also summarized a condensed list of tips for keeping a good Pace of Play that can be viewed by clicking HERE.

A separate outline of our specific regulations surrounding more formal issues such as membership, league governance, and liabilities can all be found within our LEAGUE BYLAWS.

see LEAGUE BYLAWS

Membership Registration Fees

Registration

Once course dates have been determined, a registration form will be sent to prior year members and posted on our social media pages to announce that registration is open.
Registration forms, waivers, membership registration fee and green fees are to be received by the Treasurer in accordance to the dates outlined in the schedule that is detailed on the registration form.
Members must provide an email address to receive tee time information.
The maximum Membership will be determined at the discretion of the TMGA Board of Directors.
A maximum of two players may register to play together.
Each twosome has the option to two requests for a foursome to be scheduled at some point through the season. The TMGA Board of Directors will try to accommodate as many of these requests as possible.

Cancellations

Cancellations must be made by the member.
All cancellations must be made in writing to INFO@TMGA.CA with 2 weeks advance notice of the impacted date.
Any late requests must be emailed to the Vice President and Treasurer and will be granted at the discretion of the Executive.
Refunds are subject to golf course policies and procedures as well as to the terms of our group booking with the course. ONLY A TMGA EXECUTIVE is permitted to contact the course, on a Member's behalf, to resolve any issue in accordance with the terms of the specific booking our group has made with the course.

Rainouts

The decision to declare a Rainout is the sole responsibility of the TMGA Executive Committee.
Refunds or other arrangements will be negotiated by the Executive Committee with the golf course.
Members cannot negotiate individual deals with the course.
The decision to declare a Rainout will normally be made at the golf course by the Executive Committee. Members must be present at the course to be eligible for any arrangements negotiated by the Executive Committee.
The only exception is when the Executive Committee have been given advance notice from the golf course that the course is unplayable or is otherwise closed for play. In this case, the Executive Committee will send communication (via email and/or other social media platforms) of the rainout to the Membership. It is the Member’s responsibility to check for such communication before the golf round. Upon receiving communication of a course closure, Members will not be required to be at the course to be eligible for negotiated arrangements.
Once a rainout has been declared and arrangements have been negotiated with the course, the Executive Committee will issue an email to all members explaining the compensation or next steps for the rainout.

Player Substitutions

In the event of a cancellation after the forfeited date, members may select a person to play as a substitute.
Substitute players are not eligible for proximity or door prizes.
Player substitutes must sign the Liability Waiver form and provide it to one of the Executive Committee in attendance at the course before participating in any TMGA planned activities.
Any changes prior to the golf date must be made in writing to INFO@TMGA.CA.

Tee Times

Tee times will be distributed by email and posted to the TMGA website approximately one week prior to golfing.
It is the members’ responsibility to find out when their tee time is, and arrive at the course with adequate time in advance of their round.
Any last minute changes must be brought to the attention of the Vice President and Treasurer.

Tee Time Changes

Any special requests for tee times must be made in writing to the Vice President a minimum of 10 days prior to the golfing event.
All change requests made after the tee times have been issued must be made to the Vice President and Treasurer.

Course Play

The courses being played during the current season will be outlined in the Registration Form sent out at the start of the year. Members may choose to play as few or as many games as they wish.
All generally accepted rules and regulations of Golf will be adhered to, with the exception of the Double-Par rule. Any player reaching double-par on a hole will pick up their ball and move to the next hole.
Members are required to keep play at a reasonable pace. Refer to TIPS FOR RULES OF PLAY located on our Season Schedule page for a list of suggestions on how you can do this.
Members will conduct themselves in a proper manner and adhere to the rules and regulations outlined by the golf course at all times.
Members not conducting themselves in a proper manner will be subject to disciplinary action by the TMGA Board of Directors.

Game Day

All members are required to check in at the pro-shop 30 minutes before their tee-time.
Unless notified of a cancellation ahead of time by the Executive Committee, members are required to show up at the course on the day of the game.

Prizes

Members do not have to be present at the year-end banquet to receive Proximity &/or Scorecard prizes they may have won during the season.
Members will be eligible for a maximum of one of each type of prize in each season.
Members must be present at the year-end banquet to be eligible to qualify for Door Prizes.
Substitute players are not eligible for any prizes.
All prizes must be accepted as awarded.
Trading of prizes with another winner is up to individual members to negotiate afterwards, amongst themselves.
Prizes may have expiry dates and/or restrictions and it is up to the individual members to abide by these stipulations.

All issues and requests not covered within these Rules and Policies
will be addressed at the discretion of the TMGA Board of Directors.

Membership registration fees will be determined by the TMGA Board of Directors annually.
Registration fees must be received in accordance to the dates outlined in the season schedule.
TMGA Board of Directors holding an active position are exempt from paying Membership fees dues.
Membership fees shall be paid by Member on an annual basis by a predetermined date outlined by TMGA Board of Directors, with the exception of Officers who are exempt from paying membership fees.
Membership fees are non-transferrable and non-refundable.

"They call it Golf because all the other four-letter words were taken." - RAY FLOYD