Page 157 - 2019-20 NJCAA Handbook - May, 2020

O. For initial pairings, individuals will be paired together and have first tee times. Teams will be paired together and follow the
individuals. On the second day, the pairings shall remain the same with the tee times reversed. On the third and following days,
pairings will be based on team standings and teams paired together according to tournament scores. Individuals who make the cut
will be paired on the basis of scores in the tournament and paired between teams of equal score (i.e. the number one players,
based on tournament scores, from the top three teams will be paired together, and the number two players from those three teams
will be paired together, etc.). Pairings will be made in threesomes for all tournament rounds. (Division I – The last coach’s poll of
the season will be used as a guideline to pair teams for the first two rounds of the NJCAA Championship. Teams would be paired
with the 1, 2, 3 place teams together, etc.).
Note: The Tournament Director will decide the tournament format for the first two rounds.
P. In the event of a missed tee time, USGA rules will be followed.
Q. Scorecard procedures should follow USGA stroke play rules.
R. (Men I, II, III) There will be no advice exchanged between competitors, or among teammates during their round. Two designated
coaches may provide advice. These coaches must be designated prior to the beginning of the event. The penalty for breaking this
rule will be a two-stroke penalty added to the score for the day. (Women) Two coaches per team may be designated to give advice.
S. No substitution is allowed for a player after that player puts the ball in play for tournament scoring.
T. Players shall not use electronic devices, except range finders (elevation and/or wind device is illegal), on the course during NJCAA
Tournament play. Violation will be disqualification for that round.
U. Use of a medical electronic/battery operated device may be used with medical documentation from a doctor prior to play of that day.
Documentation must be presented to Tournament Chair and/or NJCAA National Office.
Section 6. Officials - Men (Division I, II, III) & Women
The Tournament Host and the Chair of the NJCAA Golf Committee will be responsible for securing the services of all necessary officials
and committee members to satisfactorily conduct the tournament, as determined by the NJCAA Committee on Golf. This includes the use
of local citizens and coaches of participants. (Men I, II, III) It will be required for the host site to provide a minimum of two on site USGA
trained rules officials. (Women) It is highly recommended that the host site provides a minimum of two USGA trained rules officials.
Section 7. Awards - Men (Division I, II, III)
A. Awards shall be given to the first and second place teams.
B. Silver and bronze medals will be awarded the second and third place finishers respectively.
C. A Medalist Award (plaque) shall be presented.
D. Each individual golfer on the first-place team shall receive an NJCAA gold medal. There shall be five medals (except for Division
II). Division II will be awarding nine gold medals.
E. Each individual golfer on the second-place team shall receive an NJCAA silver medal. There shall be five medals (except
for Division II). Division II will be awarding 10 silver medals.
F. A Coach of the Tournament Award shall be presented (Division II and III Men's Championship only).
G. The top 18 medalists will be presented medals and site hole flags in recognition of their finish. These golfers will be designated as
the All-Tournament Team. The USGA collegiate tie-breaking procedure will be used to break all ties within the top 18 finishers.
Section 8. Awards - Women
A. Awards shall be given to the first and second place teams.
B. Silver and bronze medals will be awarded to the second and third place finishers respectively.
C. Each individual golfer on the first-place team shall receive an NJCAA gold medal. There shall be five medals.
D. Each individual golfer on the second-place team shall receive an NJCAA silver medal. There shall be five medals.
E. A Medalist Award shall be presented.
F. A Coach of the Tournament Award shall be presented.
G. The top 18 medalists will be presented medals and site hole flags in recognition of their finish. These golfers will be designated as
the All-Tournament Team. The USGA collegiate tie-breaking procedure will be used to break all ties within the top 18 finishers.
Section 9. Finances - Men (Division I, II, III) & Women
A. Each college shall pay its own team expenses.
B. The entry fee shall not exceed $800 per team or $120 per individual.
(This entry fee is for all championship and practice rounds).
C. Any additional fees will be optional fees and must be included in the tournament bid.
Section 10. All students who meet eligibility criteria are eligible to participate in NJCAA golf events.
Section 11. Motorized Assistance - Men (Division I, II, III) & Women
A. Non-motorized pull carts will be allowed in the NJCAA Golf Championships without medical documentation.
B. A player may not use a motorized cart during a tournament round because of an injury. Use of a motorized cart would be permitted
only if a player meets the definition of a disability as described in the Americans with Disabilities Act and has presented medical
documentation upon filing eligibility.
Section 12. Substance Abuse - Men (Division I, II, III) & Women
The use of all tobacco products by any coach, player, official or other individual involved in the administration of any NJCAA sponsored
regular season or postseason play is prohibited within the confines of the playing area. Any individual not in compliance shall be
disqualified from further participation in that contest.