Rules of Play:
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Rule #1: Match play with no strokes. The winner of the hole must drink a shot (1to 1.5 ounces) of tequila before teeing up the ball on the next hole.
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Rule #2: The tequila shot must be poured by a competitor. A bite of lemon or lime is permitted and recommended. Salt is optional.
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Rule #3: If a player wins a hole and goes up (leads) by more than two points; they must consume a double shot (2-3 ounces) of tequila before teeing the ball on the next hole. This double shot rule will stay in effect for as long as the player remains at least 2 points ahead. That is to say every time the player wins a subsequent hole. Once that player's lead is 2 points or less, the single shot rule will apply.
Rule #3a. for multiple player matches: The player or players with the lowest score on each hole recieve a point for that hole. For example, if three persons tie a hole, each receives a point. Each point winner of a hole must consume one shot of tequila before teeing up the ball on the next hole. If a player leads the field by more than two points, that player must drink a double shot each time they win another hole until his or her lead is 2 points or less.
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Rule #4: Upon the completion of the ninth hole, the player who is leading the match must drink a single tequila shot. This is in addition to any shot the player may have been assigned by winning the ninth hole. If there is no leader at the end of nine holes of play, all competitors must drink a single shot as a goodwill gesture to their fellow participants.
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Rule #5: A birdie is worth two shots for the winner of the hole. (only for 3 or more competitor format)
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Rule #5a: An eagle is worth two shots for the winner of the hole, in addition to a celebratory shot for all competitors.
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Rule #6: A player is disqualified if they vomit at anytime during the match.
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Rule #7: Excessive profanity is grounds for disqualification. A majority vote amongst the players will enforce this rule.
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Rule #8: Whining and argumentative language are grounds for disqualification. A majority vote amongst the players will enforce this rule.
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Rule #9 (The Gerard Rule): Completing an outgoing call is worth a triple shot, in addition to a three shot penalty on that hole, and any additional
holes that the call continues on to. Incoming calls can be received if the competitor first identifies the name of the caller. The call can then only consist of the competitor saying that they are participating in the most important golf tournament of the year, and that they must call back.
Rule #10: If any competitor makes a hole in one, they must walk down the fairway with their pants below their knees.
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Rule #11: In the 5 man format, when a competitor(s) is officially eliminated from match before the final hole, the said competitor will drink one final shot of tequila and then proceed to shake the hand of each competitor while wishing them the best of luck. (the final shot can be poured by any of the participants)
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Rule #12: Gimme putts are not permitted. Competitors must finish every putt themselves in order to win a hole.
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Additional Rules:
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Rule #1: Only immediate Rocchi and Hellinger family members (by blood) are eligible to play in the Roccinger Cup.
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Rule #2: Competitors must be of 30 years of age or have a mortgage on a home to physically own/display the Roccinger Cup trophy in their residence until the following year's tournament.
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Rule #3: The winner of the Cup is responsible for selecting the venue for the following year's tournament (assuming the destination is local). If the destination requires significant travel, all competitors must agree to the location for logistical reasons.
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Rule #4: The founding committee (Bob and Gerard), reserve the right to amend/create any Roccinger Cup rules. Rule changes require a unanimous vote between the founders.
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