Format

Rules & Tournament Format

Format

  • 4-person team scramble — every player tees off, the team selects the best shot, and all players play from that spot. This format continues until the hole is completed.
  • 8:00 AM shotgun start — all teams begin play simultaneously from assigned holes.
  • Each player’s tee shot must be played at least once during the round.
  • Standard USGA rules apply except where modified for scramble play.

Pace & Etiquette

  • Please maintain pace of play — ready golf is encouraged.
  • Carts must obey local rules.
  • Repair divots and rake bunkers after use.
  • Have fun — this is a charity scramble first!

What’s Included

ItemIncluded
Green feeYes
Cart feeYes
Range ballsYes
Catered buffet lunchYes
Mulligans (optional add-on)Available for purchase

Contests & Prizes

The Kipper Cup perpetual trophy
Grand Prize

The Kipper Cup

The tournament’s overall winning foursome achieves the ultimate honor: their team name engraved on The Kipper Cup itself — the tournament’s perpetual trophy, passed down and added to every year since 2023 and displayed in perpetuity on the Kipper websites. Champions are also permanently listed on the Past Champions page for the whole Kipper community to see, year after year.

Longest Drive

Men’s and women’s divisions on designated holes. Win the coveted Longest Drive trophy.

Closest to the Pin

Measured on designated par-3 holes. Win the coveted Closest to the Pin trophy.

Most Accurate Drive

Rewards precision over distance — closest to the center line on a designated fairway hole. Win the coveted Most Accurate Drive trophy.

The Kipper Challenge

A signature Kipper Cup team challenge hole — rules and prize announced day-of.

Questions about the rules or format? Contact Terry Simonds at kippercupscramble@gmail.com or 818-523-7422.