Rules

LEAGUE FORMAT & MATCH STRUCTURE

League Format

The Coastal Golf League (CGL) features 12 two-player teams competing in a Team Shamble format throughout the regular season.

Matches are played on Friday and Saturday evenings at the Burger 101 Indoor Golf Simulator.

At the conclusion of the regular season, the four teams with the highest CGL Point totals advance to the playoffs. The season concludes with an 18-hole Championship Match to crown the 2026 Coastal Golf League Champion.

Season Format

Regular Season

9-Hole Team Shamble Match
One scheduled match each week
Teams earn CGL Points on every hole
Standings are based on total CGL Points earned throughout the season

Playoffs

Top 4 teams qualify
Semifinal matches are 9 holes
Winners advance to the Championship Match
Semifinal losers compete in the Third Place Match

Championship Match

18-Hole Team Shamble
Winner is crowned the 2026 Coastal Golf League Champion
Championship Belt and league prize purse are awarded to the winning team

Team Shamble Format

Each hole is played as follows:

Both teammates tee off.
The team selects the best drive.
Both players play their own ball from the selected drive until the hole is completed.
The lowest individual score becomes the official team score for that hole.

CGL Points System

Every hole during the regular season is worth one CGL Point.

Points are awarded as follows:

Win the hole: 1 CGL Point
Tie the hole: ½ CGL Point awarded to each team
Lose the hole: 0 CGL Points

With 9 holes played each week, teams compete for a maximum

of 9 CGL Points per match. At the end of the regular season, the

four teams with the highest CGL Point totals qualify for the playoffs.

Example

Hole Result Team A Team B

Team A Wins 1.0 0.0

Tied Hole 0.5 0.5

Team B Wins 0.0 1.0

TEAM SHAMBLE RULES

How a Team Shamble Works

Each match is played using a 2-player Team Shamble format.

On every hole:

Both teammates tee off.
The team selects the best drive that is in play.
Both players place their ball from the selected drive.
Each player plays their own ball from that position until the hole is completed.
The lowest individual score becomes the official team score for the hole.

Selected Drive Rules

When selecting the team's drive:

Either player's drive may be selected.
The selected drive must be in play.
A ball that finishes out of bounds or in a penalty area may not be selected.
Both players must play their next shot from from the selected drive.
If the selected drive is in the fairway, rough, bunker, or fringe, both players play from that same lie.

Order of Play

Teammates may decide who tees off first on each hole.
After the selected drive, players may play in any order, provided it is safe and does not delay play.
Ready Golf is encouraged to maintain pace of play.

Team Score

Only one team score is recorded for each hole.

The lowest individual score between the two teammates becomes the official team score.

Example Player 1 Player 2 Official Team Score

Birdie Par Birdie

Par Bogey Par

Eagle Birdie Eagle

Match Competition

A regular season match is complete after 9 holes have been played.

The team that earns the most CGL Points during the match is awarded the match victory.

Scores become official once they have been verified and recorded by league staff.

MATCH PROCEDURES

Before the Match

Teams should arrive at least 15 minutes before their scheduled tee time.
League staff will verify team lineups, assign the simulator, and prepare the match.
Players are encouraged to warm up before play begins.

Starting the Match

League staff will announce the official start of the match.
Teams should verify they are competing against the correct opponent before play begins.
Once the first tee shot is played, the match is considered to have started.

Simulator Play

All matches will be played using league-approved simulator settings.
Only league staff may adjust simulator settings or restart a hole.
If a simulator issue occurs, notify league staff immediately before continuing play.

Equipment & Technical Issues

While every effort will be made to ensure uninterrupted play, technical issues may occasionally occur.

If a simulator or equipment issue affects play:

League staff will attempt to correct the issue and resume the match.
If a hole cannot be completed due to a simulator error, the League Commissioner may authorize the hole to be replayed.
If the match cannot continue, it will be suspended and completed at a later date determined by the League Commissioner.
If the match cannot be recovered or resumed, the entire match will be replayed.
No team will receive a win, loss, or CGL Points due solely to simulator or equipment failure.
The League Commissioner's decision regarding technical issues is final.

Score Verification

Players should verify scores after each hole.
Any scoring discrepancy must be reported before the next hole begins.
Once the next hole has started, the previous hole's score becomes official.

Match Results

At the completion of the match:

League staff will verify the final score.
CGL Points will be recorded in the official league standings.
Results become official once entered into the league records.

Pace of Play

To keep league nights running smoothly:

Be ready to play when it is your turn.
Limit unnecessary practice swings.
Keep play moving between shots.
Respect other teams waiting to compete.

Ready Golf is encouraged throughout every match to provide an enjoyable experience for all players.

LEAGUE POLICIES & COMMISSIONER AUTHORITY

Sportsmanship

The Coastal Golf League is built on integrity, respect, and fair competition. All players are expected to conduct themselves in a professional and respectful manner throughout the season.

Players are expected to:
Respect fellow competitors.
Respect league staff and volunteers.
Respect Burger 101, its employees, and its facilities.
Play honestly and uphold the spirit of the game.
Unsportsmanlike conduct, abusive behavior, or damage to league equipment or facilities may result in disciplinary action, including removal from league play.

Official Team Substitutes

Each team may register one (1) Official Team Substitute before the start of the season.

The substitute is considered part of that team's roster for the entire season and may not compete for another team.
The substitute must be approved by the League Commissioner before participating in league play.
The substitute may replace either rostered player during any regular-season match.
A substitute may compete in the playoffs only if they have participated in at least one regular-season match for that team and have been approved by the League Commissioner.
Only one substitute may compete in a match.

Player Availability & Forfeits

A team must have two eligible players present to begin a scheduled match.

A team may satisfy this requirement with:

Both rostered players, or
One rostered player and one Official Team Substitute.

If a team is unable to field two eligible players at the scheduled match time, the match will be declared a forfeit.

If advance notice is provided, the League Commissioner may approve a make-up match when scheduling and simulator availability permits.

Rule Interpretations

Any rules question or dispute should be brought to the League

Commissioner as soon as possible.

The League Commissioner will interpret these rules in the interest of fair play, consistency, and the integrity of the CGL.

Commissioner’s Authority

The League Commissioner has final authority regarding:

Competition rules
Match scheduling
Simulator or equipment issues
Scoring disputes
Player eligibility
League discipline
Playoff decisions
Any situation not specifically covered in these rules