GGL Format & Rules

Scheduling

• We will play every Wednesday starting on March 25th, 2026 at a course in the Greater Baltimore County Region.

In-Round Rules

• Each Gentleman will play their own ball through the entire round. Gimme putts will be allowed, based on the foursome's discretion.
  • NO MAX score on a hole — the gentleman is to finish the hole with the ball in the cup or with a gimme awarded.
• Each Gentleman will have the ability to use 2 total mulligans — 1 mulligan per 9 holes.
  • Mulligans can be used for any shot besides a putt.
  • If you choose to take your mulligan, you cannot go back to your original shot even if it is better.

Scoring

• At the end of the round each Gentleman Foursome will turn in 1 official scorecard per group. Final scores will be calculated based on each player's official USGA handicap. Each Gentleman MUST have a USGA handicap, and update it in a timely manner.
  • In order to be deemed an official round:
    • 9+ holes need to be played
    • 2+ GGL members need to play
• Points will be awarded based on the number of GGL Members you beat that day. For example, if 6 GGL members are able to play that day, scoring will be awarded as follows:
  • 1st Place (Lowest Score): 5 Points
  • 2nd: 4 Points
  • 3rd: 3 Points
  • 4th: 2 Points
  • 5th: 1 Point
  • 6th: 0 Points
• Each week, our GGL Leaderboard will be sent out representing each member's cumulative score week over week.
• If a Gentleman scores a hole-in-one during a GGL Match, all GGL members must immediately blackout. In regular season matches, the Gentleman automatically wins the outing and earns triple points. In the championship round, a hole-in-one secures the GGL Cup and legendary status.
• More than one GGL outing can take place each week, BUT a GGL member can only score ONCE per week.
  • Example: If you miss the official weekly outing, you can work with other GGL members to book a tee time, but only the person who missed the official outing and the person who came in last will be provided the opportunity to score. Official GGL rules apply:
    • 9+ holes need to be played
    • 3+ GGL members need to play
    • Points awarded based on the number of GGL members you beat

The Gentleman's Round (Double Point Rounds)

• In April & May there will be a Gentleman Round. This round will follow the same format as outlined above, but points will be worth double.
• Scheduling for this round will go out at least a month in advance and will be a full 18 holes played on a Saturday or Sunday.

Championship Round

• This round will be worth 2x Points.
• Date: Saturday, June 27th
• Location: Somewhere Prestigious
• Tie Breaker: In the event of a tie in cumulative points, each golfer will choose 3 clubs (putter does not count as a club) to use in a sudden-death playoff starting from the first hole. The same 3 clubs must be used for the entire playoff.
• The GGL member with the highest cumulative points by the end of the championship round will be awarded the coveted GGL Cup and will be remembered as a legend forever.

Trophy Ceremony

The final round will be immediately followed by a championship ceremony full of booze, beer, and alcohol.