Game Format

  • All Virtual Golf Leagues are doubles format; teams will play with two players in the simulator.
  • All Virtual Golf Leagues are single opponent; teams will play one match per night.
  • All Virtual Golf Leagues use an Event Coordinator (EC).
  • All Virtual Golf Leagues are self-officiated.
  • Virtual Golf leagues use a weekly time slot that is 2.0 hours in length.
  • Each match in the regular season consists of a stroke play format;

Season Length

  • All 8 Week Virtual Golf Leagues use the following structure:
    • 4 weeks of regular season games (4 total matches).
      • 1 week of playoffs  (1 match).
    • 3 weeks of Ryder Cup (3 total matches).
  • There may be instances where byes are scheduled due to facility availability, meaning the season may be played over 9-12 total weeks. 
  • In rare cases, games may be played on Long Weekends or Holidays.

Playoffs

  • Playoff Format:
    • All teams are guaranteed 1 playoff match.
    • Only the Top 2 teams will compete for the League Championship.
    • League champs will receive t-shirts that can be picked up from the Season-end Party.
    • There are no ties in Playoffs:

Rosters

 Format Ideal Roster Size
(F) = Female		 Total # of Players
Required in the Simulator		 Min # of Females
Required in the Simulator		 Max # of M/X
Allowed in the Simulator
Open - Doubles 2 2 0 2
  • When registering a full team, there is no limit to the maximum number of players on your roster.
  • Prior to the first game of the season, teams must have 2 players confirmed on the roster in MyESSC. This number is equal to the total number of players required in the simulator in the above chart.
    • If the minimum amount of confirmed roster players is not met, the team will receive a loss for every game played until the requirement is met.
  • Prior to the first playoff game, teams must have all players who are playing in the playoff game(s) displayed as part of the confirmed roster in MyESSC.
    • If this requirement is not met, teams will receive an automatic loss and will not be eligible for the championship.
  • A team may bring in subs that are not listed on the roster. To learn more about the sub policies, click here.