Hittin Links Golf Tour GOLF CLUB CONSTITUTION AND
BY-LAWS

Article I- NAME
The name of this golf club shall be The Hittin Links Golf Tour.. (Hereinafter referred to sometimes as the “Tour.”

Article II- PURPOSE
FIRST: To stimulate interest in golf by bringing together a group of golfers of differing abilities, ages, and genders
desirous of forming a golfing organization.
SECOND: To promote and foster among the members a closer bond and fraternity for their joint and mutual benefit,
and to promote and conserve the best interests and true spirit of the game of golf as embodied in its ancient and
honorable traditions notably, but not limited to, honoring the inherent integrity of the game that requires each
player to police their own play.
THIRD: To encourage conformance to the USGA Rules of Golf by creating a representative authority.
FOURTH: To maintain a uniform system of handicapping as set forth in the NCGA/USGA Handicap System and issue
NCGA/USGA Handicap Indexes to the members.
FIFTH: To provide an authoritative body to govern and conduct club competitions at various courses to enjoy, fun, fair,
and exciting competition.

Article III- MEMBERSHIP
Section 1. Membership shall be open to all regardless of age, gender, or playing ability. There shall be a minimum of ten
members in the club and a maximum of 500 members.
Section 2. Memberships in the club are individual and non-transferable. Dues by default (unless elected by the member at
signup) include membership in the Northern California Golf Association. The NCGA provides $1 toward a subscription to
the quarterly magazine (NCGA Golf), monthly computerized handicap updates, NCGA tournament eligibility and any other
special membership services available. All members of this club must register for NCGA membership, but can elect to
have NCGA status through the Tour or another club of their choice.
Section 3. Only golfers with a reasonable and regular opportunity to play golf with fellow members and who can personally
return scores for posting may be members and receive NCGA/USGA Handicap Indexes from the club.
Section 4. Memberships in the club are for one year from the start of the membership.
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Section 5. The fiscal year for the club will be Jan 1st – Dec 31st
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Section 6. All Memberships include a donation of $40 (depending on time of joining) which goes straight into a fund to assist in paying for all Tour Operations including website maintenance, Live Scoring annual fee, marketing fees, annual usga costs, production costs of hosting events, etc.  In addtion each Tournament entry fee includes a fee of $3 which goes directly into a secure fund used to disperse Tour credits to the 1st place players at the completion of the Club Championship.
Section 7. The Board of Directors may confer honorary memberships upon those whom they feel have contributed to the advancement of golf. The unanimous affirmative vote of the board shall be required to approve such action.
Section 8. In the event that any member of the club shall commit any act(s) which reflects discredit or disrepute there on or shall refuse or neglect to comply with the rules and regulations adopted by the Board of Directors such member shall be subject to suspension or expulsion (“disciplinary action”). Conduct subjecting a member to expulsion or suspension shall include, without limitation, intentional conduct to manipulating a member’s handicap index, whether during competition or non-competition play, or by any other means, in an effort to artificially raise the members handicap index which would result in an unfair competitive advantage in direct conflict with the purpose of the Club. In addition any member will be subject to expulsion or suspension for being found guilty of fellow playing competitors of breaking ANY of the Tour and/or Tournament Rules as documented and maintained by the Board of Directors. Multiple accusations (more
than 2) from multiple members shall result in the Board of Directors meeting to determine if the player should be subject to suspension or expulsion. The player shall receive written notice outlining their actions that prompted this decision and a description of the ultimate decision made. Membership fees to the Club are non-refundable but should the member have earned an financial awards during the season for their play, the Tour will disperse funds directly by way of a Tour Credit which is a special code that each play can use at any point during the season to purchase merchandise on the tour website or to register for any tour events.  These Tour credits last forever and have no physical cash value and must be used within the club.
A member may challenge any suspension or expulsion decision by providing written notice to the Board of Directors of the members intention to appeal any disciplinary action within 5 days of receipt of the Board’s action. Upon receipt of such notice of intention to appeal, the Board shall circulate to all members written notice of the Board of Director’s disciplinary action taken against the aggrieved member. A vote shall be held regarding the disciplinary action taken by the board against the aggrieved member within 5 days of receiving the written challenge. A simple majority vote of all active members affirming the Board of Directors disciplinary action shall confirm the disciplinary action and the action shall be final. Failure to receive a majority vote of voting members shall result in the ultimate decision being made by the Club President. Failing to provide written notice to the board within 5 days of the Board’s disciplinary action shall automatically confirm the board’s decision.
Section 9. The semi annual meeting of the Tour Board of Directors shall be held on the first Wednesday 2 weeks prior to the first event of the season and the first Wednesday at the mid point of the current season. The Board of Directors shall provide for the holding of such other meetings as may be deemed necessary or desirable throughout the year via text or email as needed.
The Board of Directors may call for special meetings at its discretion by providing fourteen (14) days written notice to all active members. All meetings shall be held within 100 miles of the City of Sacramento or San Francisco provided however that virtual attendance at any meeting allows a member to cast a vote on any issue voted on at the meeting
Section 10. A legal quorum at any meeting shall be 6 members present in person or by proxy. Each active member in good standing shall be entitled to one vote.
Section 11. All membership fees and dues shall be established by the Board of Directors from time to time in such amounts as they deem to be adequate to operate and maintain the club. Members shall be liable for dues until their written resignation has been received and accepted. All monies collected shall accrue to the benefit of the membership.

Article IV – BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Section1. The Board of Directors shall consist of nine members in good standing of the Tour and they shall exercise all posers of management of the club not specifically excepted by these By-laws.
Section 2. At least five weeks prior to the first semi-Annual Meeting, the Board of Directors shall appoint a nominating committee consisting of two members of the organization. At least four weeks prior to the first semi-Annual Meeting, this committee shall submit to the Board and shall post upon the club bulletin board a list of nominees to fill any vacancies for the term of office beginning on the day of the meeting. This posting requirement is satisfied by email. Names of other members in good standing may be nominated by petition signed by at least 15 members and submitted to the Board at least two weeks prior to the Annual Meeting. At least one week prior to the Annual Meeting, a list of all candidates nominated shall be mailed to each member at their last known address and a copy of such list shall be posted on the club bulletin board or website.
Section 3. Voting shall be written ballot and those names receiving the greatest number of votes cast shall be declared to be elected. The Board shall appoint a committee of three judges who are members of the Board or candidates for election to supervise the election. Voting may done by electronic means.
Section 4. The Board of Directors shall meet at such times and places as they may select and a majority of the Board shall constitute a quorum at any meeting.
Section 5. In the case of any vacancy through death, resignation, disqualification or other cause, the remaining directors, even though less than a quorum, may elect a successor by majority vote to hold office for the unexpired term of the director whose place shall be vacant, and until the election of his successor

Article V – OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES
Section X. The club President shall have absolute discretion on all decisions of the Tour. The Officers and Committees
shall serve as an advisory role unless board action is otherwise required by these by laws. The President may be
removed from the position as follows: A two-thirds vote of the Board of Directors to recommended removal. Upon such
recommendation, the Board shall provide the President with written notice of its decision and hold a special meeting 14
days after the notice is satisfied to allow the President to contest the decision. After contest the Board of Directors
would have 10 days to make final decision on the Presidents standing in the club. The President may resign at any time
by submitting written notice to the Board. The President, at the President’s sole discretion, may select the Presidents
replacement.
Section 1. Within 10 after the Semi-Annual Meeting and election, the Board of Directors shall meet and elect the officers.
Section 2. The officers shall consist of president, vice-president, secretary and treasurer, and their duties shall be such as
their titles would indicate or such as may be assigned to them respectively from time to time.
Section 3. The Board of Directors shall authorize and define the powers and duties of all committees. Chairman and
members of all committees shall be appointed by the president, and the president shall be an ex-officio member of all
committees except the nomination committee.
Section 4. Except as modified by the Board of Directors, all appointed committees shall function as recommended in the
USGA Golf Committee Manual. The Following Committees shall be appointed each year, with such other committees as the
president may deem necessary or advisable:
Tournament Committee to arrange and schedule with the management of any golf course as necessary, and conduct all
intra-club and inter-club competitions including NCGA qualifying events. This Committee’s responsibilities shall include
the pre-determination and distribution of all Tour organized gambling or wagering amount the individual members or
team of member. This responsibility does not confer any authority from the Tour to limit or restrict any members
desire to make wagers not organized by the Tour with other members. (e.g. “side action.”)
Handicap Committee composed primarily of members with the responsibility to establish a fair and proper system of handicaps in accordance with procedures set forth in the NCGA/USGA Handicap System Manual.
Membership Committee to investigate and act upon all applications for membership and to recommend appropriate action to the Board of Directors.
Social and Fun Committee to encourage and arrange social entertainment features and events for special occasions and encourage and arrange in tournament activities.
Special Committees may be formed at the discretion of the board to encourage and foster the purpose of the Tour.

Article VI – Miscellaneous
Section 1. The Board of Directors shall have the power to repeal or amend any of these By-Laws provided that such action
shall not be effective until approved by a majority of the members of the Tour at a meeting held in accordance with
the provisions contained herein.
Section 2. On all questions as to the construction of the bylaws, the decision of the Board of Directors is final.