2026 Men's League

League play is managed through Golf Genius, where members will sign up weekly, view pairings, track standings, and access results. Weekly sign-ups open one week prior to play and close Monday @ midnight before each Thursday event.    Players who sign up and cannot attend are expected to cancel in advance through Golf Genius or notify the golf shop. Repeated no-shows may result in league penalties.   For any questions or concerns please contact the board of directors:    President - Dave Kinard - davekinard3391@gmail.com Vice President - Jim Gagnon - 3dogag@gmail.com  Secretary - Gary Munsterman - munsterhome@gmail.com  Competitions - Dustin Youngberg - youngbergdustin4@gmail.com  Director at Large - Mike Boss - mikeboss1969@gmail.com    2026 Spring Valley Golf Club Men’s League Handbook    2026 Spring Valley Golf Club Men’s League Schedule    WK Date Format Notes 1 05/07/2026 Stroke Play #1 Individual play 2 05/14/2026 2 Man Scramble Flighted, 5 pm shotgun start 3 05/21/2026 Stroke Play #2 Individual play 4 06/04/2026 Stroke Play #3 Individual play 5 06/11/2026 Stroke Play #4 Individual play 6 06/25/2026 2 Man Scramble Flighted, 5pm shotgun start 7 07/09/2026 Stroke Play #5 Individual play 8 07/16/2026 Stableford Points system for scoring 9 07/23/2026 Stroke Play #6 Individual play 10 07/30/2026 2 Man Scramble Beat the Pro, 5 pm shotgun start 11 08/06/2026 Stroke Play #7 Individual Play 12 08/13/2026 Stableford Points system for scoring 13 08/20/2026 Stroke Play #8 Individual Play 14 08/27/2026 2 Man Best Ball Play your own ball take best score of the pair 15 09/03/2026 Stroke Play #9 Individual Play 16 TBD Club Championship TBD   Weekly Sign-Up Process   Sign-ups will open each week one week prior to play via the Golf Genius app. Players should select the week they plan to play and confirm their participation.   Weekly sign-ups will close Monday @ Midnight prior to Thursday’s league play. This allows time for the golf shop staff to finalize pairings and tee times.   Tee times and pairings will be posted in Golf Genius. Players will be able to view their tee time and group directly within the app.   Walk-Ups   Walk-up players will not be accommodated. For this reason, signing up ahead of time through Golf Genius is required.   Cancellations & No-Shows If you are unable to attend any certain week, please do not sign up for that week. If you do sign up and find out you can no longer play, please cancel your registration in Golf Genius or notify the golf shop as soon as possible.    Failure to notify the league of cancellation will result in one of the following penalties: 1st time offense is a variable point deduction. 2nd time offense will be a suspension of the preceding event. A 3rd offense will result in expulsion from the Men’s League (No Refund).   We appreciate everyone’s cooperation in helping keep the league organized and running smoothly.   Golf Genius Scoring and Live Scoring   This season, the upstairs dining room will serve as the central gathering area following league play. The space will feature scoring tables where players can enter their results and check standings. In addition, the restaurant will be offering special league food and drink deals for players to enjoy after their round.   We will also be introducing live scoring through the Golf Genius mobile app. For this to run smoothly, all players are required to download the Golf Genius app.   As in previous seasons, Golf Genius will be used for:   Weekly league sign-ups in Golf Genius   Live scoring during the round   Viewing tee times and pairings   Tracking league standings and results throughout the season   Using Golf Genius will allow scores and results to be updated quickly, while also giving players the ability to follow the leaderboard and season standings in real time.   League Policies & Rules   Handicap Policy The maximum league handicap is 27.0. Players with a handicap above 27 are welcome to participate, but no additional strokes will be given beyond the 27.0 maximum. Please note 50% of handicap will be used for the 9 hole play.    Rules of Play All league play will be governed by the USGA Rules of Golf unless modified by league local rules. It is each player’s responsibility to know and follow the Rules of Golf. Players are expected to compete with honesty and integrity at all times, including accurately counting strokes, posting scores, taking proper drops, and applying rules fairly.   Sportsmanship & Conduct All members, guests, and committee members are expected to treat one another with respect. Good sportsmanship is required at all times, and any abusive behavior, repeated disruptions, or conduct detrimental to the league may result in disciplinary action.   Pace of Play Expected pace of play for league rounds is 2 hours and 15 minutes or less. Pace of play will be closely monitored this season. Players are expected to keep up with the group in front of them, be ready to play, and help maintain a steady pace throughout the round. A first violation will result in a warning. If pace does not improve after warning, a two-stroke penalty may be assessed.   Rules Disputes Any rules disputes or player challenges brought before the committee must include all parties involved. If a ruling is uncertain during play, players should play two balls when applicable and seek a final ruling from the golf shop after the round. Any league-related disputes will be reviewed and resolved by the committee.   Local Rules   Out of Bounds / Lost Ball Lost balls may be treated as a penalty area. Players may drop within two club lengths of the point where the ball was believed to be lost, no closer to the hole, with a one-stroke penalty. For out of bounds, players may drop in the nearest point of the fairway with a two stroke penalty.   Hole #17 Balls entering the designated area on Hole #17 will be played as a hazard. Players may drop on the line where the ball entered, no closer to the hole, with a one-stroke penalty. There are no designated drop zones unless otherwise announced by league officials.   Ground Under Repair Ground under repair in the fairway may be granted by group approval when an area is clearly damaged and should reasonably be marked. Relief should be taken at the nearest point of relief, no closer to the hole.   Season Long Points Race & Weekly Flights Each player will automatically receive 25 participation points for competing in their weekly match. Additional points will be awarded based on placement within each flight.   Weekly Flight Points Breakdown 1st Place: 150 points 2nd Place: 125 points 3rd Place: 100 points 4th Place: 75 points 5th Place: 50 points 6th Place: 25 points   Points earned throughout the season will count toward our Season Long Points Race, with the overall leader at the end of the season being crowned Player of the Year. The Player of the Year will be granted Free Admission into this year's Club Championship.   Flights & Payouts   Players will be automatically flighted each week using Golf Genius. With approximately 70 league members, flights are expected to consist of 10–15 players per flight, depending on weekly participation. The Top 2 finishers in each flight will receive weekly payouts. Payouts will be received via golf shop credit. All golf shop credit expires at the end of the calendar year 12/31/2026.   1st Place: TBD 2nd Place: TBD   Please note that flights may be adjusted throughout the season based on participation levels and handicap fluctuations.   End of Season Events and Awards   The Player of the Year will be determined by the Season-Long Points Race. The player who finishes first in the final standings will earn:   Player of the Year Title Free entry into following season men’s league   Keith Cup Match   The Keith Cup Match will also be determined by the Season-Long Points Race. The Top 24 players in the final points standings will qualify. The two match play finalists will be granted admission into the cup match if not already qualified via points.  Players will compete in a Ryder Cup-style 12 vs. 12 team match.   Date and additional details are TBD.   Club Championship   The Club Championship will be a two-day event. Friday Afternoon: Opening round (9 holes) Following play, we will host a banquet Saturday Morning: Final round (9 holes)   After Day 1, pairings will be reshuffled based on scores for the final round.   Both the Gross Champion and Net Champion will receive: Free entry into next year’s Men’s League and entry into The Keith Cup Match if not already qualified via points.   The date and additional details for the Club Championship are TBD.   Season-Long Match Play Championship   The Men’s League Match Play Championship will begin on May 7th and is free for all league members to enter (The green fee is not covered for your match).   Matches will be 18 holes Each round will have a two-week window for players to schedule and complete their match The tournament will follow a bracket format and run throughout the entire season until a champion is crowned.   The match play finalists will receive entry into the Keith Cup Match if not already qualified via points.     Cash Games (Hole in One Pot and Weekly Skins)   Weekly Skins Game   An optional Weekly Skins Game will also be available each league night.   Entry Fee: $10 per week Covers both Gross and Net Skins You must play both gross and net skins if you participate   Additional payout details will be provided each week based on participation.   Thank you again for signing up for the 2026 Spring Valley Golf Club Men’s League. We appreciate your participation and support, and we’re excited to have you with us this season. We look forward to a great year filled with competition, camaraderie, and plenty of good times on the course. Wishing everyone a fun, successful, and memorable season. See you out there!