Welcome to the 2026 golf season

2026 Pole Creek Men’s League Information

Thank you for your interest in the 2026 Pole Creek Men’s League. We appreciate your continued support and look forward to another successful and enjoyable season. Below is an overview of league leadership, membership requirements, policies, and key updates for the upcoming year.

Major Updates for 2026

This season, we will transition to the Golf Genius Premium platform for scoring, communication, and payments. This upgrade will significantly enhance the league experience by providing:

• Digital scoring and live leaderboards — eliminating paper scorecards and long waits for final results

• Integrated event payments, including weekly fees and skins

• Streamlined communication, with the ability to text all members directly through the app

While Pole Creek Golf Course and the Pole Creek Ladies League are contributing to the cost of the Premium platform, the Men’s League will cover the majority. As a result, the annual fee will increase to $225. This adjustment allows us to:

• Add a third league-provided lunch

• Offer additional trophies for major events and individual achievements

• Continue including the year-end Men’s League Dinner at no extra cost

We recognize that adopting new technology may present a learning curve for some members. League leadership is committed to helping everyone transition smoothly so that all players can fully enjoy the benefits of the new system.

League Leadership

• -President: Zac Luchs, my goal is to play with everyone at least once this year.

• Treasurer: Jeff Lederman

• Board Members: Shawn Moynahan, Eric Peterson, Colin Winistorfer, Jeff Lederman

Membership Requirements

New members must meet the following criteria:

• At least one year with an established GHIN handicap

• A handicap index of 25.0 or below

• The league is capped at 70 total players.

Fees:

• Initiation Fee: $225

• Weekly Game Fee: $20 (paid only when playing that Sunday)

• Match Play Fee: $50

Updates to League Play

Club Championship

• Blue/Gross Flight: Handicap 9.0 and below (subject to adjustment based on participation)

• White/Net Flight

• Gold/Net Flight: Must be at least 70 years old with age + handicap totaling 80 or more

• To qualify, players must participate in at least three league events. Multi-day tournaments count as a single event.

Match Play

• Two Net Flights: Blue and White/Gold

• All matches must be completed within three weeks

• Blue-flight players who typically play from the White tees may choose either tee; handicaps will be adjusted accordingly

Regular Sunday Tee Times

• Each group will include a mix of Blue and White/Gold players

• The tee sheet is final; players must compete with their assigned group

• Play the ball as it lies unless USGA rules provide relief

• No lift, clean, and place unless announced by the President or a designated representative

Cancellation Policy

We understand that emergencies occur. However, cancellations within 48 hours of Sunday play create significant scheduling challenges. The Board will review all last-minute cancellations.

Consequences:

1. First violation: Verbal warning

2. Second violation: One-week suspension

3. Third violation: Board review and potential suspension

Code of Conduct

Members are expected to treat one another with dignity and respect. Difficult conversations —such as rules clarifications or pace-of-play concerns— should be handled professionally. Our goal is to ensure that all members enjoy weekly competition in a positive environment.

Pace of Play

Pole Creek Golf Course maintains a target pace of 4 hours and 20 minutes. The mixed-tee pairing format has been reinstated to support this standard.

Expectations include:

• Maintaining pace with the group ahead

• Avoiding unnecessary gaps

• Adjusting pace when needed

  
  

The maximum score for regular Sunday play is double par.

A two-stroke penalty will be assessed to any group responsible for slow play. Repeated violations will be reviewed by the Board. We recognize that guest play on the back nine may affect pace and will take this into consideration.

The digital scoring app timestamps each submitted scorecard, providing transparency and accountability.

Payment System

The league will operate on a fully cashless system this year. All payments—including weekly fees and skins—will be processed through the Golf Genius Premium app.  Instructions for downloading and using the app will be provided in a future communication. Calcutta is exempt from this system.