Saguaro Golf Club

Policies & Procedures

May 2026 Update

Organization

The Saguaro Golf Club is an all male golf club organized to promote competition between golfers of all capabilities. The Club’s designated home course is Randolph Golf Course. Events are scheduled based on course availability, conditions, and anticipated participation. Minimum membership age is 18 unless waived by the Board.

Annual Dues

Members must pay dues by December 31 via the Arizona Golf Association (AGA) website. The AGA charges the Club based on active registered players. The Membership Chairman will inactivate members who fail to pay.

• Dues include AGA fees and Saguaro Golf Club dues.
• Amounts are set annually by the Board.
• Members not paid by Dec 31 are ineligible for events.
• New members must pay before participating in events.

Social Membership

Former active members unable to play due to health may become social members for $20/year. Social members may attend events but cannot vote.

Hole-in-One Fund

• All active members must participate.
• Initial fee collected upon joining.
• Additional fees assessed when a hole-in-one occurs.
• Payout is approximately $400 per qualifying hole-in-one.
• Must be paid into fund to be eligible for payout.

New Members

• Must be sponsored by a current member (or assigned one).
• Submit application, dues, and GHIN handicap info.
• Should be briefed and paired with a Board member initially.
• May play socially before dues are fully effective.

Board Meetings

The Board meets as needed. Special meetings may be called by the President.

November Election Meeting

Annual Board elections occur after the November meeting. Candidates may be nominated in advance or as write-ins (must be present). Proxy voting is allowed. Ties are resolved by vote at the meeting.

Changes to Policies

Changes become effective upon approval by a majority of the Board. The Secretary records and communicates updates to members.

Tournaments

Day Play Tournaments

All events follow USGA Rules and count as tournament scores for handicaps.

Signing Up

• All scheduling via Club website.
• Events open at least two weeks in advance.
• Pairings finalized 24–36 hours prior.

No-Shows & Cancellations

• Cancel at least 48 hours prior.
• $10 fine for no-shows or late cancellations.
• Members responsible for additional incurred costs.
• Fines must be paid before future sign-ups.

Check-In

Players must check in 30 minutes before tee time and pay event fees. Failure results in a $10 fine.

Cell Phones

Phones must be silenced or on vibrate. Unauthorized ringing results in a two-stroke penalty.

Guest Policy

Guests are welcome, subject to availability. Members may not displace guests after sign-ups close.

Tee Designations

Players must use correct tees. Violations result in USGA penalties.

Scorecards

• Must include full hole-by-hole scores.
• All players must sign individual scorecards.
• Incorrect scores improving results = disqualification.
• Incorrect totals corrected without penalty.

Maximum Hole Score

Maximum score is Net Double Bogey (Par + 2 + handicap strokes).

Completion of Play

Players must complete rounds to remain eligible for payouts.

Dual Handicaps

Multiple GHIN numbers will be merged into one Club index.

Event Adjustments

The Tournament Director may adjust events as needed.

Major Events

• Club Championship: Gross within flights.
• Match Play: Net within brackets.
• President’s Cup: Net format.

New members must play at least 5 events to qualify.

Minimum Play Requirement

Members must play 4 rounds within 6 months to enter major events.

Stableford Scoring

• -2: Net double bogey or worse
• -1: Net bogey
• 0: Net par
• 2: Net birdie
• 5: Net eagle
• 8: Net double eagle
• 11: Albatross

Slow Play Policy

• Ready golf is required.
• 2-stroke penalty for falling behind pace.
• Repeated violations lead to warning, then suspension.

Tie Breaking

Ties are broken using USGA recommended methods (last 9, 6, 3, etc.). Golf Genius system automatically calculates tie-breakers.