ARTICLE I

This association shall be known at the East Desert Ladies Team Play League.

ARTICLE II

The purpose of this organization shall be to promote the game of golf through competitive team play between member teams, to promote good sportsmanship and increase our awareness of the rules of golf.

ARTICLE III

Membership in this league shall be composed of area women's Clubs that meet the following requirements:
1. The league will be comprised of a maximum of ten teams.
2. Clubs will be represented by teams of eight women playing to handicap indexes no greater than 30. Players with handicap indexes higher than 30 may participate, but they will play to a 30 handicap index for the competition.
3. Teams shall be represented by a Captain and/or Co-captain.
4. All members must have recognized USGA handicaps established at their home courses. Exceptions to this rule may be appealed to the standing rules committee.
5. Players shall not play in team events which represent two different clubs within the League … this also includes the players and substitutes from those clubs that have two teams.
6. New teams may be accepted by a majority vote of the existing members.
7. Eligibility for competition shall be at the discretion of the Club Captain and the league guidelines.
8. Requirements not covered in the By-Laws or Standing Rules may be made by the consensus of each team.
9. Competition shall occur on Mondays.

ARTICLE IV

This is a not-for-profit organization. The Board of Directors shall specify the collection of dues/funds for the operation of the league teams.

1. The fees received by the host team shall be available for the operation of their club.
2. Each team shall request from their Pro Shop, a date to host league play at their club. The Pro Shop shall determine the fee for play.

ARTICLE V

The Board of Directors shall be composed of a League Coordinator, and Team Captains. (Note: some Clubs don't have a Co-Captain). The Board shall exercise control of league operations and call meetings of members as needed.

The Coordinator shall arrange Board meetings and preside at all meetings. She shall have one tie-breaking vote. She shall record the minutes of each meeting and distribute a copy to each Team Captain. She will assist with any League matters.

The Coordinator in office shall prepare the match play schedule for the next season. In doing so, no team should play a host team more than once. A match of two teams should not play on the same course as they did the year before (if possible).

The Team Captain shall represent her Club at meetings and choose the line up for each venue. She has one vote.

The Co-Captain can be appointed by each Team Captain to assist and/or replace the Team Captain when necessary. The Co-Captain has one vote when standing in for the Team Captain.

ARTICLE VI

The Team Captains shall meet after the first of the year to coordinate the dates chosen for the next season schedule. There will be a fall meeting to coordinate everything for the season.

Other meetings may be called by the Coordinator if deemed necessary.

ARTICLE VII

Proposed amendments shall be voted by the governing Board and a majority vote shall pass the proposal.

The proposal shall go into effect immediately if two thirds of all Directors vote affirmatively.

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Last Updated: October 31, 2024