League Rules
Purpose
The SSL was created to maximize summer golf fun by fostering camaraderie and friendly competition through group play. It offers a flexible, fun format with cash prizes that accommodates any skill level, schedule, and location — while rewarding personal improvement and participation.
Season
- Duration: April 15 – October 10, 2026
- Eligibility: Registered league members only
- Cost: Free (players pay their own green fees)
- Format: Group play required — no solo rounds
Rules
1. Group Play Requirement
Every round must include at least one other registered league member. Rounds with non-members do not count.
2. Handicap Tracking
Enter your current 18-hole handicap index each time you submit a round. Your profile handicap updates automatically, and your history is tracked throughout the season.
3. Scoring Formula
Points reward skill, group play, and course difficulty:
4. Course Difficulty
5. Group Bonus
+1 point per additional verified league member in your group (not counting yourself).
6. Commissioner Bonus
The commissioner may award additional bonus points to any round at their discretion — for example, for winning a special one-day tournament, a closest-to-the-pin contest, or any other event. These points are added directly to that round's total and are visible on the Scores page.
Season Score
Your season score is based on your top 5 rounds, multiplied by a participation factor, plus an improvement bonus:
Participation multiplier:
✨ Improvement Bonus (New for 2026)
Your handicap is tracked live throughout the season. Your first round locks in your starting handicap. For every stroke your handicap drops from that starting point, you earn +3 bonus points added directly to your season score.
Example: You start the season at handicap 18 and finish at 15 — that's 3 strokes improved = +9 bonus points on your season score. There is no penalty if your handicap goes up.
Prizes
Prizes paid out after October 10, 2026.