NFLCA Golf Tournament Offical Rules

All NFLCA Golf Tournaments utilize the following
rules and format of play:

CONTENTS

SUPER BOWL TRIP: The first place team in each 2003 event will receive free air transportation and hotel accommodations for the four winning non-celebrity members, as described below, to play in the NFLCA Championship Classic during the week of the 2004 Super Bowl in Houston, Texas. Coach class air transportation will be arranged from the airport which serves Houston and is closest to the golf course where they won their qualifying tournament. Hotel accommodations for the winning foursome will be two double-occupancy rooms at a hotel within 30 miles of the Houston golf course for the Championship Tournament. The winning team in that event will receive four tickets to the 2004 Super Bowl game. Meals, ground transportation, optional hotel room expenses such as movies, phone calls, tips and all other expenses are not covered. Length of stay determined by Super Bowl Tournament date (to be determined) through first available flights departing Houston the Monday after the Super Bowl game. Super Bowl tickets may not be consecutively numbered or in the same section. Prizes will also be awarded to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place teams in each 2003 NFLCA Tournament Event as well as the 2004 Super Bowl Championship Classic event. [Celebrities will be invited to play in each 2003 event but they are not eligible to win the trip to the 2004 Super Bowl NFLCA Championship Classic]. return to top^

SCORING: The PEORIA SCORING SYSTEM will be used to score the Tournament. This scoring system is a blind handicap whereby a par 3, 4 and 5 hole on each nine is randomly selected. The total pars on these six holes will be matched against each teams score for these six holes to arrive at each teams' tournament handicap. The maximum score on any hole would be double par of the hole. Any tied teams will be matched in a scorecard playoff starting with the number one [1] handicap hole and so on until all ties are broken. return to top^

FORMAT: Best 2 net balls out of 4 format, shotgun start. Each group will be assigned an official scorer where possible. One score per four-person team, per hole. return to top^

TEES: Men will play from the most forward men's tees. Women will play from the women's tees. return to top^

PROCEDURE: On every hole, each member of the team hits a tee shot [each team member's tee shot must be used at least two [2] times]. The team then selects one [1] of the tee shots from which to play. All members of the team then hit from that position or within one [1] club length, no closer to the hole. This procedure is repeated until the ball is holed. return to top^

IMPROVING LIE: The ball may be lifted and cleaned on the fairway and then placed within one [1] club length of the original lie, no closer to the hole. A lie MAY NOT be improved in a hazard, the rough, or a bunker unless the area is damaged or under repair. Sand may be raked after each bunker shot. return to top^

PUTTING: When putting, the ball must be placed within one [1] putter-head length of the selected shot, no nearer the hole. Teams are cautioned not to make tap-ins until all team members have had the opportunity to make the team's original putt. Once the ball is holed out, no further strokes are permitted. return to top^

RULES: USGA Rules will be used for any appropriate play interpretations. Any additional tournament decisions required will be the final decision of the Head Pro, Tournament Management Company and NFLCA Representative. return to top^

SCORECARDS: The assigned official scorer for each foursome will keep score for the foursome. The Captain of each team is responsible to advise his official team scorer his team's score. The Captain and official scorer will sign the scorecards for each team. The Scorecard will then be given to the Tournament Management Company to be recorded as the foursomes official score. The scorecards accuracy is the responsibility of the Team Captain. Incorrect scores are subject to penalties, according to USGA Rules. return to top^

PLAYERS: Current PGA, LPGA and Senior Tour members are not allowed to participate. All team member names, addresses, phone numbers and handicap information must be submitted to the Tournament Management Company no later than seven [7] days prior to the event. The Team Member list must also include this information for up to two [2] alternates in case last minute substitutions may be required. Changes are not allowed after seven days prior to the event, except in the Tournament Management Company's sole discretion. In case a foursome has less than four qualified team members the day of the tournament the players present would take extra shots on an alternating basis. At least two members of the original six-member team must be present or the team is disqualified. Foursomes may have a celebrity player assigned to them and the celebrity's score is eligible to be one of the two best net balls on any hole. Although the celebrity's score can be counted for the team, and therefore help the team to win the trip to the 2004 Super Bowl NFLCA Championship Classic, the celebrity is not eligible to win the 2004 Super Bowl trip. return to top^

FIELD SIZE: The maximum field per event is 36 teams [144 players]. A waiting list will be used on a first come, first served basis based on the date and time that payment was received by the Tournament Management Company. Final field size decisions will be made no later than five [5] days prior to the Tournament. return to top^

CONDUCT: Any player/team that is guilty of unprofessional conduct is subject to disqualification. Examples of misconduct include, but are not limited to: alcohol abuse, club throwing, destruction of property, profanity, abuse of NFLCA personnel, golf course personnel and Tournament Management Company personnel. return to top^

DRESS CODE: All NFLCA Tournament players are expected to dress appropriately and maintain a clean and well-groomed appearance at all NFLCA Tournament sites and all associated functions. A collared shirt is required along with slacks or Bermuda length dress shorts. No jeans are allowed. Soft spikes are recommended and may be required by the course. If the player does not have soft spikes the cost to change the spikes will be the responsibility of the player. return to top^

PACE OF PLAY: The NFLCA Tournament players shall play without undue delay especially between completion of a hole and playing from the next tee. The assigned team scorer, Tournament Management Company, Pro Shop and NFLCA supervisor will closely monitor pace of play according to the posted Time Par Chart. return to top^

REGISTRATION: All reservations must be made with the Tournament Management Company and guaranteed by credit card no later than seven [7] days before the event. On the day of the Tournament, onsite check-in one [1] hour prior to tee off is mandatory. return to top^

PAYMENT OPTIONS: Players may pay by check, credit card,Checks will be accepted at the Tournament Management Company address no later than noon, seven [7] days before the event. Cash payments are allowed, but only on-site. Cash receipts will be provided. return to top^

REFUND POLICY: All refund requests must be submitted to the Tournament Management Company's office no later than seven [7] days prior to the Tournament. All refunds will be assessed a $50 administrative fee after seven [7] days prior to the event. No refunds will be issued without proof of payment. If the event is cancelled for Force Majeure reasons and cannot be rescheduled, all entry fees are retained as a charitable contribution [per our contract]. return to top^

PRACTICE ROUNDS: Each NFLCA tournament player is responsible for booking practice rounds for themselves for all events. Some golf courses may have a certain block of tee times set aside for practice rounds, while some courses may have a shotgun planned for practice rounds. Whatever the case, it is the player's responsibility to make arrangements to play a practice round. Please inform the pro shop that you are a NFLCA Tournament player for possible discounted green fees. [NOTE: Not all courses provide times or discounts for practice rounds.] Players should remember that there are others behind them that wish to play the entire course, so please keep practice to one ball and do not take an excessive amount of time putting on the greens. return to top^

ACCOMMODATIONS: The NFLCA will attempt to secure a "Host Hotel" for each Tournament. A "Host Hotel" may offer a discounted rate for NFLCA Tournament Players. Any team member wanting to stay at the "Host Hotel" must reserve his/her own room. Rooms will have a designated maximum number of occupants allowed. To receive the discounted rate if available, inform the hotel clerk that you are a member of the NFLCA Tournament. The "Host Hotel" information is available from the NFLCA and Tournament Management Company websites. return to top^

MEDIA: The NFLCA intends to maximize exposure of its sponsors and players and has therefore adopted a strict policy of appropriate behavior and comments to the media. Any conduct deemed to be unprofessional is subject to dismissal from the Tournament. When appearing on television, a professional appearance is a must. Player's hometown media contacts are welcome to share in the information available from the NFLCA Tournament Series. Please notify your local media contacts and/or NFLCA Tournament Series officials in order to get information to them in a timely fashion. All NFLCA Tournament players waive their rights to their name, picture, and likeness, by signing the "Entrants Voluntary Release" at the registration table and/or by participating in the Tournament. Please note that all NFLCA players are required to make themselves available to any and all media while on site. If you would like to have press releases for particular events sent to your local media, please contact the Tournament Management Company. return to top^

WEATHER: Weather considerations and other unique situations on the day of the event may require special tournament policy decisions. An official tournament is defined as when all foursomes are able to complete at least nine holes. Other appropriate alternatives will be considered if a minimum of nine holes cannot be completed by all foursomes, including rescheduling or the cancellation of the event [see cancellation/refund policy]. return to top^

MISCELLANEOUS: No cell phones or audible pagers of any kind are allowed on the course during the tournament competition. return to top^

The NFLCA, Tournament Management Company and Head Pro reserve the right to make other appropriate policy decisions as may be required in order to administer the Official Rules of Play according to its intent as well as to protect the safety of all players.