NIHGA
BACKGROUND
Over the
past several years, the NIHGA has noted an inordinate number of NIHGA members/players
either canceling at the last minute or just simply not showing up for play at
their assigned tee times. The NIHGA must
sign a contract for play with each respective golf course, and it must
guarantee a minimum number of players for each outing. Therefore, it is
imperative that the NIHGA meet its contractual obligation by assuring that the
minimum number of players participates in each golf outing. In the event that the NIHGA does not meet its
guaranteed minimum number of players, the league could be obligated to
compensate the course for each and every “no show.” For these reasons, the NIHGA has established
the following written no-show policy for each of its golf events.
NIHGA
NO-SHOW POLICY
Each
respective golf course contracted by the NIHGA for its golf events will reserve
the right to make decisions as to the playability of the course. The NIHGA will adhere to the respective golf
course management’s decision as to the playability of the course.
Very
simply, IF THE GOLF COURSE SCHEDULED FOR AN NIHGA OUTING IS OPEN FOR PLAY …
THE NIHGA SHALL PLAY.
Inclement
weather or generally bad weather is not of itself a good reason for a player to
cancel, not show up, or to discontinue play.
NIHGA
MEMBER RESPONSIBILITIES
All
members registered to play at an NIHGA scheduled golf outing shall, therefore,
be ready to start play at the appointed tee time, unless they call the course
and are told that the course is closed.
In case of illness or an unexpected emergency at work or home, a player
shall call the course to inform the Pro Shop staff. In these rare circumstances, a player may
consult the outing flyer for the course phone number.
Should
the course charge the league for the fees associated with a player who does not
show up for any reason, the NIHGA will recoup those costs from the player
him/herself.