Section 1. The trade name of this association is the WORKING WOMEN’S GOLF LEAGUE IN AURORA. The association operates as the Working Women’s Golf League or WWGL.

Section 2. The WWGL is sponsored by the City of Aurora Golf Division. Meadow Hills Golf Course is the WWGL’s home course. Tournaments will be played only on golf courses approved by the Manager of Golf.

Section 3. The purpose of the WWGL is

1. To promote, educate and maintain the best interest of the game of golf.
2. To hold amateur golf tournaments and to coordinate the date of amateur club tournaments held by the members.
3. To promote good fellowship among the members of the club.
4. To adopt, enforce and interpret the USGA Rules of Golf in all events.

Section 4. Meetings

1. The annual membership meeting shall be held in the spring to discuss upcoming golf activities, discuss rules and regulations of the WWGL, golf courses and/or CWGA and conduct other WWGL business.
2. The annual Awards Banquet shall be held in the fall to award major tournament trophies and prizes, elect new Board members and conduct other WWGL business. Board members shall be elected by ballot, and election shall be by majority vote of banquet attendees.

Section 1. Application for membership shall be submitted to the WWGL along with annual membership dues.

Section 2. The acceptance of membership shall bind each member to abide by all the conditions, rules and regulations of the WWGL and to accept and support all decisions of the Board. Refusing or neglecting strict and honorable compliance with the rules and regulations of the WWGL or with the Board will render any member liable to expulsion or suspension.

Section 1. Annual membership dues will be established and then reviewed periodically by the Board.

Section 2. Collected membership dues shall be used to pay GHIN handicap fees, annual dues for each of the Board officers, reasonable administration costs and prizes. The Board will determine the distribution of the prize portion as well as leave for the following year no less than $200 but no more than $400 for operating funds in the WWGL’s bank account.

Section 1. All members shall utilize the USGA Golf Handicap and Information Network (GHIN) computerized handicap service through the Colorado Women’s Golf Association (CWGA). A minimum of five (5) posted scores is required to receive a handicap.

Section 2. All members will post casual round scores into the GHIN system to maintain an accurate handicap for tournament purposes.

Section 3. Maximum allowable handicap of 45 shall be used for all tournaments.

Section 1. A member, regardless of established handicap will be allowed to play in all league events. To be eligible to compete for prize money, the member must establish a handicap.

Section 2. Members shall register for and prepay green fees.

Section 3. All USGA rules, WWGL Club rules and Local rules will apply.

Section 4. Members will play within the recorded maximum time frame for 18 holes of the applicable course. Slow play may cause disqualification of the foursome from that tournament. All members are responsible for keeping the pace of play.

Section 5. The adjusted score (gross less strokes in excess of maximum allowable handicap) for the tournament shall be posted in the GHIN system after the round.

Section 6. Club Championship

1. The club champion must be a member in good standing and have played a minimum of twenty-five (25) percent of the WWGL play dates prior to, but not including, the two club championship rounds.
2. If the cumulative score for the two rounds of the Club Championship results in a tie for first place by two or more members, the winner shall be determined by a review of the official scorecards. Starting with the second round’s scorecard and the No. 1 handicap hole, the Tournament Committee shall compare the scores of tying members until one person with the lowest score is declared the Club Champion. If a tie remains after comparing 18 holes, then the scorecard from the first tournament shall be used and follow the same format.

Section 1. The WWGL Board shall consist of a maximum of seven (7) members. Officers shall include the President, Treasurer, Secretary and chairpersons responsible for Tournaments, Membership/Events and Handicap.

Section 2. Each Board officer may serve two consecutive, one-year terms in each office. Exceptions are at the discretion of the Board for the purpose of continuity in administration.

Section 3. When a Board position opens, the names of the volunteers shall be presented on a ballot at the annual fall meeting for a vote by the membership. Nominations from the floor will also be accepted at the fall general meeting, provided that the nominee has agreed to run.

Section 4. The Board shall elect the President. The President will then appoint the officers on the Board.

Section 1. Additions, repeals and amendments to these By-Laws may be approved by two-thirds (2/3) majority of the members present at a general meeting. Any amendments must be posted on the WWGL website, sent via e-mail or mailed to members two (2) weeks prior to the meeting.