Sweetgrass League Guide

Everything you need to play Sweetgrass.

A quick, complete introduction to the league—who can play, how matches work, what membership includes and how to get started.

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Good golf. Built around real life.

Sweetgrass is a Charleston-area golf community built around two-man teams, flexible scheduling and season-long competition. Players compete for their team, their Haus and a place in the playoffs—without being tied to one course or one weekly tee time.

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EligibilityMen’s league

Format2-man scramble match play

Official match9 holes

Championship18 holes

ScheduleFlexible by playing block

Who can play

Men’s league now. Women’s league as interest grows.

The current Sweetgrass league is men’s only. A separate women’s league will launch if enough women express interest.

Interested in playing in a women’s league? Email info@sweetgrassgolf.com so we can gauge interest.

Register and apply

Create a free account, choose the Player path and tell us whether you already have a partner, want to enter the Partner Pool or are still deciding. No fee is due with your application.

Join with or without a partner

Bring a partner and form a two-man team, or enter the members-only Partner Pool to connect with another approved golfer. Both teammates confirm the team before payment is due.

Receive your Haus

Your home ZIP gives you a provisional Haus during preseason. Teammates from different territories choose a shared Haus preference; once both agree, both players join that provisional Haus. About one week before roster lock, Sweetgrass reviews geography, team strength and roster size while keeping teammates together. Final assignments require club approval and lock for the season before block scheduling.

View the Haus map & ZIP list →

Play on a flexible schedule

Teams receive an opponent for each playing block, then agree on the course, date and tee time. Matches are not locked to one course, weekday or standing tee time, and every regular-season block includes two weekends.

Compete in official matches

Regular-season and early playoff matches are nine-hole, two-man scramble match play. Both teams record a complete team score on every official hole; the championship is played over 18 holes.

Build the legacy

Results feed standings, Power Rankings, records, badges and the Haus Cup. The best teams advance through the playoffs to the 18-hole championship.

The season

A full league experience—without a fixed league night.

Spring + Fall

Sweetgrass runs two seasons each year. Each includes a regular season, playoffs and a champion.

14-day blocks

Each regular-season block runs for 14 days and includes two full weekends, with an automatic seven-day weather extension when needed.

Competitive parity

Cross-Haus matchups pair teams with similar strength. Team handicaps and preseason ratings guide the opening schedule; confirmed results inform later matchups.

Any regulation course

The home team starts scheduling, but both teams agree on the course and tee time. Players pay the course's normal green fee.

Standings + playoffs

Wins earn 3 points, ties 1.5, losses 0.5 and forfeits 0. The playoff field expands as the league grows.

Spring 2027

The road to the first season.

NOW

Apply and build your team

Applications are open. Get approved, choose your membership and confirm a teammate or enter the Partner Pool. Payment is due after an approved team is confirmed.

JAN 1

Checkout opens

Approved members with confirmed teams have 14 days to pay. Teams confirmed before January 1 start their window on opening day; teams confirmed later start their window at confirmation. Partner Pool players owe nothing while unpaired.

FEB 1

Roster lock + schedule

Planned for February 1, 2027 at 7:30 p.m. ET. Teams will receive their full opponent list for each block with the schedule.

LATE FEB–EARLY MAR

Season begins

Spring 2027 is planned to begin in late February or early March. The exact start date and six 14-day match blocks will be announced with the official schedule.

The official match

Two golfers. One ball. Nine holes that count.

Each teammate hits, the team chooses its preferred shot, and both golfers play from there. The process repeats until the ball is holed. If both teams continue for 18, the front nine remains the official match unless it is the championship.

Search the complete rules →

More than matches

Four Hauses. One club.

Haus Cup

League play, playoffs, events, recruiting, participation, records and club challenges help your Haus compete for the annual Cup.

Power Rankings

Team record, strength of schedule, recent form, scoring and handicap-adjusted performance shape rankings throughout the season.

Predictions

Registered members can pick match winners, build prediction streaks and compete on seasonal and yearly leaderboards.

Permanent history

Champions, records, badges, rivalries and defining club moments become part of the Sweetgrass Record Book and Yearbook.

Meet the four Hauses →

Year 1 membership

Choose how you want to belong.

Follow the club

Social

Free

Create a profile, track a Sweetgrass handicap, make predictions and support a Haus. Official league matches are not included.

Play one season

Season

$40

Play one Spring or Fall season, including that season's playoffs.

Join for the year

Club

$60

Full-year membership covering Spring and Fall league access, playoffs and active-member club features.

First 25 approved

Founding

$100

Full-year access plus permanent Founding Member status and number, a medal bag tag, and 25% off membership renewals after Year 1.

Application → approval → team confirmation → payment. Approved players with confirmed teams can pay now. Each player has 14 days to pay: teams confirmed before January 1, 2027 start their deadline on January 1; teams confirmed on or after then start their deadline at confirmation. Partner Pool players owe nothing while looking. Both teammates must pay before the team is eligible for league play.

Quick answers

Before you sign up

Can women play in the current league?

The current league is men’s only. A separate women’s league will launch if enough women express interest. To express interest, email info@sweetgrassgolf.com.

Do I need to belong to a private golf club?

No. Sweetgrass is not tied to one golf course. Official matches may be played at any regulation course both teams agree to use.

Do I need a partner before registering?

No. You can apply individually and use the partner pool, or invite an approved player after you create your team.

When do Partner Pool players pay?

Not while they are searching. Once a team is confirmed and both players are approved, they can pay. If the team is confirmed before January 1, 2027, the 14-day deadline starts January 1; teams confirmed on or after then get 14 days from confirmation.

When does the Spring 2027 season start?

Spring 2027 is planned to begin in late February or early March. The exact start date and six 14-day match blocks will be announced with the official schedule. Roster lock and schedule release are planned for February 1, 2027 at 7:30 p.m. ET.

How long is each match block?

Each regular-season block lasts 14 days and includes two full weekends. A seven-day weather extension applies when needed.

How are opponents chosen?

In-Haus matches are grouped into the same designated blocks for everyone, with Cross-Haus matches in their designated blocks. Cross-Haus pairings prioritize parity: strong teams play similarly strong teams, average teams play comparable teams, and developing teams play similarly rated opponents. Every team receives its full opponent list with the schedule.

What are Callouts and Classics?

A Callout is a rivalry a team selects at the start of the season. A Classic is a rivalry the system recognizes as teams build match history. Callouts do not guarantee a scheduled matchup; all rivalry matchups remain subject to block structure and competitive parity.

Is there a certain day or time we always play?

No. You and your opponent schedule within each 14-day playing block, giving both teams room to work around jobs, family and real-life schedules.

Can golfers of different skill levels compete?

Yes. Team handicaps and preseason strength guide the schedule so cross-Haus matches pair teams of similar strength.

Does membership include green fees?

No. Membership supports the league and club experience. Players pay their own course fees for each scheduled match.

Where can I read every official rule?

The Rules Assistant provides searchable answers for scheduling, scoring, handicaps, playoffs and match situations.

Open the Rules Assistant →

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