Faculty & Staff Golf League

Golf League
Golf League
Golf League

Join us for some collegial fun over the summer.


This two-person, 9-hole scramble league runs through June and July. Partner with your best golf buddy and get to know your fellow faculty and staff members! Schedule your times at your convenience. The league ends with a dinner and awards banquet in early August.


General Information
  • League is open to all current Sam Houston State University Faculty and Staff. Retirees may play, but must partner with a current member. Spouse/Partners must partner with their current staff spouse/partner.
  • Two person, 9-hole scramble. Score no higher than a bogey on each hole.
  • Ladies will hit from the Green Tees and the Men from the Golds. (Exception: All Male PGA Card holders will hit from the Blues).
  • Play begins the first week of June and the league will play 7 rounds during June and July
  • Teams are encouraged to play Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday nights. The Team Captain is responsible for making arrangements with both their opponents and with Raven Nest in advance.
  • Teams are responsible for submitting their scorecard to the pro shop at the end of each round.
  • Each team must submit a minimum of 6 scores (3 scores front nine and 3 back nine scores to be eligible for league prizes. Teams that cannot play 6 rounds are still encouraged to submit scores, however they would become ineligible for league prizes.
Registration

Register online at rsconnect.shsu.edu

Cost: $85.00 per person, includes:
  • Green fee for 7 rounds
  • 1/2 Cart every night of play
  • Dinner and Awards Ceremony (held at the clubhouse): date TBD, held the last week of July
Scheduling
Master Schedule
  • League schedule begins the first week of June
  • Match-ups are scheduled on a monthly basis rather than on a weekly basis. Teams are still encouraged to play weekly on either Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday nights and teams must turn in six scores to be eligible for 1st and 2nd place trophies.
  • Seven rounds will be played in June and July with at least 3 rounds on the Front 9 and at least 3 on the Back 9. You may choose whichever course you want for the 7th match.
  • Contact your opponent first, then Raven Nest to set up a tee time. Keep in mind that Raven Nest has Tuesday night scrambles every other week.
  • Dinner and Awards Ceremony at Raven Nest Clubhouse during the last week of July
Standings
2022 Standings1234Best 3 Front5678Best 3 BackTotal
Rider/Glaser 36 37 33 38 39
Vaculik/Nunes 38 40 40 40
Muehsam/Eglsaer 40 37 36 36 37 38
Warner/Fadler 44 40 39 44 40
Mahlen/Carroll 35 34 37
Merryman/Keefer 37 40 42 38 40 38
Warren/Lane 30 33 33 33 36 36 38
Schmidt/Hites 31 39 31 31 33 31
Rules

Standardized Rules:

  • Golf twosome can consist of all men, all women or any combination. No team can be comprised of 2 "A" players, which is defined as a person with a 10 handicap or lower.
  • Men will hit from the Gold Tee boxes, all holes, all rounds. (Exception: All Male PGA card holders must hit from the blue tee box).
  • Women will hit from the Green Tee boxes.
  • Single entries will be accepted.
  • Bogey is your friend. Report scores no higher than a bogey on your scorecard. If you reach that point on any given hole, pick-up and move on to the next hole.
  • Players must also adhere to all course rules when participating in the league.
  • Be sure to drop your scorecards off at the Clubhouse. If the evening is running late, you can also drop your scorecard in the drop box, located just inside the cart barn.

Course Rules:

  • Only two riders and two bags allowed per cart
  • Each player must have their own golf bag and equipment
  • No metal spikes or athletic cleats
  • Ball marks, divots and bunkers must be fixed, replaced and raked
  • Carts must obey the 90 degree rule unless directed otherwise
  • Golf carts must be kept out of long native grass
  • Golfers are responsible for course and equipment damage
  • All tournament players must keep up with pace of play
  • Proper attire must be worn at all times

If you have any questions, please contact Jaron Rider at (936) 294-3656.

Payment

Payment Options

  • Currently SHSU Recreational Sports offers the following payment options for the Faculty & Staff Golf League: Online, by phone or in person
  • To pay by phone please contact the SHSU Recreational Sports Department at (936) 294-1985. We will accept credit cards over the phone
  • To make a payment in person, please come by the SHSU Recreational Sports Office located in the Recreational Sports Center suite 162. They will accept cash, check, credit card or money order in the office
  • If you have any questions, please contact Jaron Rider at (936) 294-3656.

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936.294.1985 | campusrec@shsu.edu

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