Play for the Club Open Golf Championship will be governed by the current “Rules of Golf” as approved by the USGA. Local rules for the Course will also apply. Local rules will be provided by the Course and will be available on site upon request. Questions will be settled by the On-site Rules Committee. The competition will be closed when the winners have been determined and prizes awarded.

The Tournament is open to all participating amateur male golfers 18 years of age or older. Winners will be determined by Lowest Medal Team Score. Golfers with a 14 or better handicap are encouraged to participate. Club Membership, City, County is not a requirement for participation. However, Club Winners agree to enter and represent the Club in the State Finals.

FORMAT: Two Player Better Ball
• Two Player Teams
• Each player hits his own ball on each hole to complete the hole.
• Each Player is required to record their individual score.
• Players record the best individual score as the team score for the hole.
• The lowest or best score of the two player team counts as the team score.
• All other USGA and Local Rules apply.

FORMAT: Two Player Alternate Shot (also referred to as Twosomes)
• Two Player Teams
• Each team will select one player to tee off on odd-numbered holes, while the other tees off on even-numbered holes.
• The players play only one ball, alternating shots until the hole is completed.
• Record the team's score.
• All other USGA and local rules apply

The Tournament will permit the use of Electronic Distance Measuring Devices.

Due to course reservation and cost factors, the tournament will be held rain or shine and no refunds will be issued. If the course is deemed unplayable by DeSilva Communications, Inc. due to inclement weather, the tournament will be re-scheduled and participants notified of the new date.

Proper golf attire must be worn at all times. All Entrants are required to wear there Club Logo golf shirts and golf shorts or slacks. Jeans, T-shirts, gym shorts, coaching shorts, cutoffs, jean shorts and tank tops are considered inappropriate and will not be permitted.

The Tournament requires the use of soft spikes.

DCI/DeSilva Communications, Inc. and its corporate sponsors, successors, licensees, nominees and assigns may arrange for a) promotion of the event, for radio and television broadcasting, print, on-line and other exhibition and publication of the event or excerpts thereof in various media, and b) the design and manufacture of advertising and packaging which commemorates, promotes or memorializes the event throughout the universe in perpetuity. By this application, each respective player, consents to the use by DCI/DeSilva Communications, Inc. and its corporate partners, of his/her name, likeness, voice and references to him/her and photographs and other images of him/her and his/her play connected with such media promotion, broadcasting and other exhibition and publication of the Tournament and design and manufacture of advertising, promotion and packaging which commemorates, promotes or memorializes the Club Open Golf Championship and/or other DCI Golf Events. DCI/DeSilva Communications, Inc. its Partners and Corporate Sponsors may utilize the rights granted it hereunder in connection with the promotion and/or commemoration of the current Club Open Golf Championship as well as future Club Open Golf Championship and other DCI events..

By submission of its Entry, each respective Player agrees to the following:

I/we agree to the Rules and Regulations included herewith. I/we agree that there are certain risks inherent in the game of golf and accept personal and sole responsibility for all such risks, including, but not limited to any health-related risk. I/we agree that DCI/DeSilva Communications, Inc., its Corporate Sponsors and the Golf Course, assumes no liability for any risks incurred during the Club Open Golf Championship including, but not limited to, any health related risks. I/we agree that this Entry is subject to rejection at any time by DCI/DeSilva Communications, Inc., for any reason whatsoever. The reasons for rejection may include unbecoming conduct. Unbecoming conduct includes, but is not limited to vulgar language, alcohol abuse, use of cell phones, beepers, or cellular communication during play, and/or other poor golf etiquette.

By entering the tournament, all entrants agree to these Official Rules. All registrants agree that DCI/DeSilva Communications, Inc. may use their name, picture, likeness, voice and responses to the questions contained in this registration for advertising and promotion purposes, including on-line, without further compensation. Registrants further agree they will not include advertisements or any trademarks, copyrights or other materials that belong to someone else, in their registration and will not submit any professional photos. DCI/DeSilva Communications, Inc. reserves the right to substitute a prize of equal or greater value, if stated prize is unavailable for any reason. Any and all claims, judgments and awards shall be limited to actual out-of-pocket costs incurred, including costs associated with entering this tournament, but in no event attorney’s fees.