Take out a note pad and pen, and jot down your answers to the following TPGL Challenge questions.  Don't take a peek but the correct answers can be found on the bottom of the page.  Good luck!

 

1.  Players need to register online via the TPGL website at least 48 hours prior to the date of the round to be assured they have a spot.  (True or False)

 

2. The TPGL waiting list is for players who missed the online round registration cut-off date but still want to play.  (True or False)

 

3. Players on the waiting list for a round will still be guaranteed a spot to play. (True or False)

 

4. At the 48 hour mark of a schedule round, the TPGL registration process officially closes.  Player tee times, pairings and head to head matches are posted on the website.  (True or False)

 

5. If within the 48 hour period a player encounters an unforeseen personal emergency and cannot play, they are excused from the round.  However, if they have a head to head match scheduled, they forfeit the match and the merchandise prize.  (True or False)

 

6. In the event that a player does not turn in a scorecard and no unforeseen emergency personal situation was provided, they will forfeit any head to head match scheduled for that round.  And, for stroke play purposes, each unfinished or unrecorded hole will be scored at +2 over par. (True or False)

 

7. If it is raining, players should call, text or email committee members or the golf course to see if the round has been cancelled before driving to the golf course. (True or False)

 

8. If the TPGL plays in the rain and a player who registered for a round shows up but elects not to play (or quits during the round), he is subject to the TPGL NO CARD POLICY and its consequences. (True or False)

 

9. The TPGL foursome pairing policy is to pair all players together by a random drawing and minimize repeats between players over multiple rounds.  (True or False)

 

10. In the TPGL, a player is allowed to remove stones or rocks from sand traps that present a risk of injury during the act of making a stroke. (True or False)

 

11. When searching for a lost ball, the maximum allowable time when looking for a lost ball in the TPGL is 2 ½ minutes.  (True or False)

 

12. When searching for a lost ball, a player should expect no help from his playing partners.  They should be hitting their shots while the player is searching for a lost ball, and can help the search only after they have hit and if there is time remaining.  (True or False)

 

Are you TPGL-ready for 2018?

Take the following TPGL “rules and policies” knowledge challenge and find out where you stand

 

ANSWERS to the TPGL Knowledge Challenge

1.  False.  Correct answer: The online registration process closes 11 days before the round.

2. True.  To get on the waiting list, a player must email their intent to the Scheduling Director.

3. False.  Correct answer: Players on the waiting list need a cancellation from a registered player in order to get in.  If no one cancels, the player is out of luck. 

4. True.  At the 48 hour mark, the round registration process officially shuts down. There is no going back. The waiting list is terminated and player withdrawals are prohibited.  All players who have signed up for the round and have been confirmed are now 100% committed to play.

5. True. Whether the player encounters an unforeseen personal emergency within the 48 hour window or on the course and have to pull out of the round, they forfeit any scheduled head to head match and the merchandise prize. 

6. True. A second offense in this category results in a indefinite suspension from the TPGL.

7. False. Correct answer:  No phone calls, texts or emails to committee members or the golf course are permitted.  Given that weather conditions and forecasts can be wrong, or can change quickly, or can be different from town to town, the TPGL POLICY is that all players are expected to show up at the host golf course and be ready to play at their specific time for that round.

8. True. A second offense in this category results in a indefinite suspension from the TPGL.

9. False. Correct answer: The foursome pairings policy of the TPGL is for each player to be playing with players of comparative ability.  Based on handicap rankings among players registered for a round, 3 groups of players are categorized: A’s, B’s, and C’s.  Policy: A’s play with A’s, B’s play with B’s and C’s play with C’s.  This could result in players playing with the same players over consecutive weeks.

10. True. A player should first notify his fellow playing partners of his intent to remove the stones or rocks in the sand trap.

11. True. If after the 2.5 minute search a player should find his first ball, it is still considered lost.

12. True. A player can help his playing partner search for a lost ball only after they have hit and if there is time remaining. 

10-12 CORRECT 

Great job!  You are officially TPGL Certified and ready to go!

 

6-10 CORRECT

Not quite TPGL-ready yet; might want to fine-tune your knowledge.

 

0-5 CORRECT

Far from ready; might want to spend some time and review the TPGL website.