DFW Lao Golf

KWE Challenge 2010

DATE: January 01, 2010

Do*****ent#: DFWLGA0102010-0

Subject :     Rules of the KWE Challenge 2010

Period:        2010 DFW Lao Golf Association – regular monthly tournaments

Implemented & Executed by:     Officers of DFW Lao Golf Association

Rules:

1.               The challenge’s Name shall be named after one of the many possible Sponsors.

KWE will be our inaugural sponsor.

2.               This challenge is fully implemented and executed for all the regular scheduled tournaments of a single season (not including the Ryder-Cup or

Thai & Lao New Year tournament).

3.               The challenge is applicable to all DFW Lao Golf Association – Members.

4.               This challenge combines both Flight A and Flight B for one winner.

5.               All players must T-Off from their perspective T-Box based on their Flight as declared by DFW Lao Golf Association.

6.               A designated Sponsor’s Sign shall be placed as reminder at the designated hole along with proper announcement.

7.               The #1 (Men’s) handicap hole of each course, as declared by the GC, played in a tournament is selected for the KWE Challenge 2010.

8.               A player is allowed to miss any 1 of the regular tournaments –or- omit 1 tournament round played.

9.               All players must putt-out to complete the holes (no give-me of any kind).

10.          The total lowest strokes played combined, on these #1 handicap holes, shall be declared the “KWE Challenge 2010 Champion”.

11.          In the event of a tie – then a complete calculation/factor of the #2 handicap holes played from the tournaments would be used to determine the winner (Champion) and so on.

12.          The winner (Champion) of the KWE Challenge 2010 is awarded the followings:

a.    The KWE Challenge 2010 Champion Trophy – with you name on it.

b.    An automatic Free Membership to DFW Lao Golf Association for the following year.

c.    A Cash Prize of $300.

d.    A Special Photo Section in DFW Lao Golf Association Web-Site.





Created by:

Your Officers of the DFW Lao Golf Association

2010 Handicap Rules

2010 DFW Lao Golf Tournament Handicap Rules

1.    Handicap and Flight determination will be determined prior to the first tournament of the year. It is the responsibility of any new member/player to provide 3 recent authentic score cards or a verifiable USGA handicap index prior to any tournaments. If score cards cannot be provided, that member/player will be required to play in Flight A until they have played three or more tournaments sponsored by the DFW Lao Golf or similar organization.

2.    Flight A will consist of players with handicap index of 11.0 and below.

3.    Flight B will consist of players with a handicap index greater than 11.0.

4.    Any player can choose to play in Flight A regardless of your handicap index.

5.    A player with a handicap index of 11.0 and below (A Flight Player) cannot choose to play in Flight B. The determination for Flight B will be strictly be based on your handicap index.

6.    Once a player has chosen a flight, the player will stay in the flight for the entire year regardless of handicap index improvement or change in mind. This is to keep championship point calculation as simple as possible. If your handicap is borderline, please choose your flight wisely as it will be final.

7.    Players will be locked into a flight starting from the very first tournament of the year.

2009 DFWVGA - DFWLGA RYDER CUP RESULTS
2009 DFWVGA - DFW LAO GOLF RYDER CUP

Total Score
DFWVGA                     DFWLGA
Best Ball 6.5                 5.5
Singles 15.5                 8.5
Total      22                  14

2009 DFW LAO GOLF SEASON/SCHEDULE
It is that time again; I hope that you are as excited as I am about starting the 2009 golf season. You may notice that we have one additional tournament (November). As our organization grows, as does the excitement around the new season, each tournament and especially our Ryder Cup Team.

Remember to bring a friend (s). You will get $5 off your tournament fee for each new member to DFW LAO GOLF.

Below is the schedule which can also be accessed online.
Please sign up online or call me at 817.781.5985 (Richard). As you can see, the first tournament is at Iron Horse with a starting time of 1:30. Sign up early because, we may only be able to accommodate approximately 34 golfer due to an early sunset. Please arrive early so we can get everyone onto the course as quickly as possible.
Please help spread the word about our 6th Annual New Year Tournament at Sky Creek Ranch GC on April 25th, 2009.

I'm pleased to let you know that our tournament and membership fees will be that same as 2008 when you pay online with Credit Card or PayPal. Every paid membership will receive a hat similar to last year. However, if you want to pay at the golf course on the day of the tournament, then the tournament fee will be $50 (instead of $45). If you pay online and cancel before the posted deadline then you will receive a full refund. In the case that you are unable to play after paying and the deadline has passed, then a refund will be at the discretion of DFW LAO GOLF (i.e., if DFW LAO GOLF has to paid for the absent golfer then there will not be a refund).

We have had a great start in regards to sponsorship for 2009 and hope to continue to bring our members, community and community business together. Please continue to support our sponsors.

If you have any comments or questions, let me know. See you soon.

2008 Ryder Cup Results
2008 RYDER CUP: DFWVGA VS DFW LAO GOLF ASSOCIATION

I believe it was the general consensus of our 2008 Ryder Cup team, that everyone played hard and at the same time had fun. Our team was sharply dressed as usual. One of the team members stated, “We may not have played like champions, but we ate like champions” at Le’s Fire Pot after the tournament. The Ryder Cup competition has always inspired me to improve my game and to become a more competitive golfer and it motivates me to return each year as member and officer to improve our organization and Ryder Cup Team. I hope it has done the same for you. Thanks to everyone who participated and to all of our members.

FINAL SCORE:        DFWVGA ( 25)           DFW LAO GOLF   (11)

DFW LAO GOLF BYLAWS
Dallas/Fort Worth Lao Golf Association By-Laws
Article I-Name:
The name of this organization will be DFW LAO GOLF ASSOCIATION (DFW LAO GOLF).
Article II-Purposes:
The purpose of the organization is to promote golf to the Lao Community in the Dallas/Fort Worth area.
Article III-Membership:
All new applicants must meet the following requirement before being eligible for membership.
Section 1.
Membership shall be available to people of all ages.
Section 2.
Memberships are individual and non-transferable in the club.
Section 3.
Memberships in the Club are for a "golf season" only, with all membership starting on the first of January and ending on the last day of December.
Section 4.
Each candidate for membership shall be recommended by one active members in good standing and complete a membership application. The Board of Directors shall act upon each proposal by vote and a majority of the committee will be required to accept the candidate as a member.
Section 5.
Applicants meeting the above requirements will join DFW LAO GOLF for one season on a probationary status. If the member has an established USGA handicap or other club’s handicap index, the probationary member may compete for money and prizes in all tournaments. Membership fee is hereby set as $50.00 per season.
Section 6.
Probationary members are eligible to earn Ryder Cup and Championship points.
Section 7.
After one season, the DFW LAO GOLF Board of Directors will consider the probationary member for full membership.
Section 8.
In the event any member of this organization shall commit any act which reflects discredit or disrepute thereon or shall refuse or neglect to comply with the rules and regulations adopted by the Board of Directors, such member shall be subject to suspension or expulsion after ten days written notice and the right to be heard, by a vote of two-thirds of the Board of Directors at any regular meeting or special meeting called for such purpose.
Section 9.
The Board of Directors shall establish all membership fees and dues from time to time in such amounts as they deem to be adequate to operate and maintain the Club. Members shall be liable for dues until their written resignation has been received and accepted.
Article IV-Board of Directors:
Section 1.
The Board of Directors shall consist of the five members of the club: Vanh Souksanith, Gee Pranivong, Touy Ratsamy, Jerry Adhahn, and Richard Smith. They shall exercise all powers of the management of the Club not specifically excepted by these by-laws.
In the case of any vacancy through death, resignation, disqualification or other cause, the remaining directors may elect a successor by majority vote to hold office as director. Voting shall be by written ballot and those names receiving the greatest number of votes cast by the Board of Directors shall be declared elected. The election will be done by e-mail and published to all members. The Board will convene during the annual meeting of the association.
Section 2.
The annual meeting of the Board shall be held on the third Saturday in the month of January, The Board of Directors shall provide for the holding of such other meetings as may be deemed necessary or desirable and they shall call special meeting upon written petition signed by not less than four of the Board of Directors.

Article V-Officers:

Section 1.
During the annual meeting, the Board of Directors shall meet and elect five members to serve on the Committee. The Officers will run the association for a period of two years. The Board of Director will elect new members every two years.

Section 2.
The officers shall consist of President, Vice President, Treasurer, Ryder Cup Chairman, Web Chairman, Tournament Chairman and Handicap chairman. Their duties shall be such as their title would indicate or such as may be assigned to them respective from time to time. They will delegate their duties among themselves and call for meetings when deemed necessary.
Officers:
President & Membership Chairman
Vice President
Tournament & Ryder Cup Chairman
Handicap & Website Chairman
Treasurer
Article VI-Amendments to by-laws:
Section 1.
The Board of Directors shall have the power to repeal or amend any of these by-laws provided that such action shall not be effective until approved by a majority vote of all the Board members of the DFW LAO GOLF at a meeting held in accordance with the provisions contained herein.

Rules for the 2008 Golf Season

2008 Membership Fee: $50 pp annually includes Titleist logo golf Cap, a reduce tournament fee, a USGA Rules Book, and eligibility to win prizes and awards. *First time members will NOT qualify to win awards based on HCP until he/she has completed 2 previous DFW Lao Golf tournaments.

Trophy Awards
Winner of the lowest gross score (flight A and B)
Winner of the lowest Net score (flight A and B; Cannot be the same player)
We will have 1 Nearest to pin and 1 Longest Drive prize for each tournament.

Tournament Fee: members will pay $45; this includes green fee, cart, sandwich, range balls, individual trophies fight A and B, closet to pin and long drive prizes. Only members are eligible for Ryder Cup or Championship points.

Non-Member Tournament Fee: $55 pp includes all prizes available to members except you are not eligible for Ryder Cup or Championship points. Pay five of the extra $10 non-member fee and automatically become a member. We will give a discount of $10 off of any tournament fee if you bring another paying golfer who becomes a member that has never played with our group.

Golf Only Fee: $45 pp this option includes green fee, cart, and range balls only. You will not be eligible for trophies, prizes, Ryder Cup points or Championship points.

Junior Golfers: We are now inviting junior golfer to participate. These are golfers 15 years old and younger. Junior golfer fee will be $35pp.

Scorecard Rules:
You MUST switch your scorecard with another player in your group. Keep the score for the other player; when the round is complete sign the card and return it to the appropriate player to sign and turn in.
You MUST have your scorecard signed by the scorer. An unsigned scorecard will result in a disqualification (DQ) and will NOT be recorded.
A signed scorecard must be turned in to A DFW LAO GOLF ASSOCIATION OFFICERS.
Failure to complete any of these tasks will result in an automatic disqualification (DQ).

Rules for All Tournament Formats
USGA rules applied
Take 10 seconds to look for lost balls
Lost ball - drop near the area of lost ball, 1 stroke penalty
Out of bound - same as lost ball
Red stake - lateral water hazard - drop two club length away from the hole, 1 stroke penalty
Yellow stake - water hazard - drop two club length behind the hazard, 1 stroke penalty
Unplayable lie - drop 2 club length away from the hole, must remain in hazard if in a hazard, 1 stroke penalty
Swing interference by an immovable object that is not an OB boundary - drop 1 club length, no penalty
Line of shot interference by an immovable object, drop as needed to clear obstruction, no penalty
Player may not solicit advice from opponents, only from partner/team member

Scramble Format
Each player will play their shot from the tee box
Each player will play their subsequent shots from the best ball location
The hole is played until the ball is holed out
Team Handicap
Ratio of lower handicap over higher handicap
Ratio multiply by 5
Subtract result from lowest team member handicap
Individual Format
Ball is play until holed out
Golf Etiquette
Replace/refill divots
Prepare for your shot while your cart partner is playing their shot
Near the green, take putter with you to avoid returning to the cart
Repair ball marks
Read your putting line while others are putting
Avoid stepping on putting line of other players
Do not stand behind another player while they are putting
Fill out scorecard on the teebox of the next hole, do not hold up the group behind you
There are no give-me putts. Putt out unless given instructions by a DFW Lao golf Association Officer.

Ryder Cup Points: Points are awarded for results in individual tournaments only.
Tournament played
2 points
Eagles
3
Birdies
2
Pars
1
1st (gross)
5
2nd (gross)
3
1st (net)
2
2nd (net)
1
Previous Ryder Cup play
3
Previous Ryder Cup win
5
Champion Cup Points: Points are awarded for results in individual tournaments only. A tie-breaker is resolved by determining the member with the most gross points. Points are awarded for both gross and net tournament placement as described below, but not both.
1st (gross)
8 points
2nd (gross)
4
3rd (gross)
2
1st (net)
4
2nd (net)
2
3rd (net)
1

Playoff Not Feasible; Matching(Tying) Score Cards
The method of matching cards shall use the following procedure to produce a winner. If two or more teams or individuals complete a tournament with the same total score and a playoff is not feasible and a true winner is required for prizes, trophies, money, or Championship/Ryder cup points, matching score card playoff shall apply. All matching score cards will be evaluated by two DFW LAO GOLF Officers. The officers will begin by examining the score of each card of the number one handicap hole. The team or individual with the best score on the number one handicap hole will become the true winner. If a match occurs, then the matching score cards are evaluated using the number two handicap hole and so on if needed until a true winner is found. If all holes are matched then DFW LAO GOLF will supply a second trophy for the tying teams or individuals and any prize money will be distributed equally between the winning individuals.

Rules for the 2009 Golf Season: As long as you are a former member (doesn't matter how long and have completed 3 tournaments) you are eligible to win prizes as soon as you pay your membership fees.

2008 Golf Season
Hello All,
The 2008 DFW LAO GOLF ASSOCIATION season is just around the corner.  However, I would like to once again thank everyone for their participation and commitment to our organization. We are all looking forward to another great golf season. The first official individual stroke play tournament will be at Mansfield National on March 22nd.
The complete 2008 tournament schedule is now available on the web. Visit DFWLAOGOLF.COM to sign up for tournaments and for all the updates and news for this upcoming year.
Additionally, I am excited to tell all of you that the 2008 Lao New Year golf event will be held at Texas Star GC. Texas Star GC is a highly rated golf course and has earned numerous accolades from GolfWeek, Avidgolfer, and Dallas Morning News. The format will be two men or women best ball teams. Each player on the team plays his or her own golf ball throughout the round, and on each hole the low score - or "best ball" - of the group serves as the team score.

Thanks,
DFW LAO GOLF OFFICERS

Thai Houston Tournament
Our November 2006 Golf tournament will be help at Southwyck golf club on November 25,2006. The entry fee will be at $70.00 per person(lunch and Dinner included) You can't beat it.
In addition to golf, we will be having 4th Texas hold'em Paker Tournament after Dinner at Texas Hamberger Palace.If you are interested, please reply to his email or call one of the contact person. Please come and join us in great fun and hope to see you at Southwyck Golf club and Texas Hold'em Poker tournament.

Thank you
Niruth
Thai American Golf Ass. (Houston)

niruth1@sbcglobal.net
sanman.i59@sbcglobal.net
Tel: Niruth 832-283-6648
San 281-235-8139
Chaiyong 713-2027753

Ryder Cup 2006
It's time! This year will be held at Riverside on Oct 28. There are total of 20 players that will be invited. We will be sending invitation by email.