Hostess:
Hostess: Kathy Batzel-Galatola Home Phone:before golf: 732 928 3344
On day of golf, call my cell: 732 616 8278
The responsibilities of the hostess shall include, but are not limited to, the following:
· Refine or adjust the pairings prior to being sent to the web mistress
· Distribute to the membership the rules and procedures for each weekly game, that are received from the Games Chair, for the upcoming week’s games
· Advise the pro shop of the number of T times required for the week
· Receive phone calls from the members prior to and the morning of a weekly game and or tournament regarding last minute cancellations and make adjustments and changes to pairings, tee times, etc., and post that information, if possible
· Maintain the tag board and all equipment associated with weekly games
· Bring records to the final luncheon to be viewed in case of questions and/or discrepancies
PAIRINGS:
New Procedure: 2017
In order to sign up each week, Instead of placing your name in the bucket to play the following week, you will now place a check next to your name on a clipboard will be hanging in the locker room.
Consideration will be made for players who have special needs, such as medical appointments, caregiver responsibilities, personal medical needs and other various reasons approved by the Executive Board.
MEMBERS’ RESPONSIBILITIES
***IF A MEMBER DECIDES NOT TO PLAY THIS SEASON OR BECOMES ILL, MONEY WILL NOT BE REFUNDED AFTER JUNE 30.***
SIMPLE GOLF ETIQUETTE:
· Please refrain from private cell phone conversations; emergency use only.
· Don’t move, talk or stand in the line of sight when a player is addressing or stroking the ball.
· Be certain players in front of you are out of range before hitting.
· Leave green immediately after play. Put clubs away and record scores on the next tee.
· Signal players behind your group to play through when delayed or when there is a hole open in front of you.
· Put an identification mark on your ball. Use the same ball from tee to green with the exception of Hole #12 where you may choose to use a water ball if you elect not to retrieve the ball from the hill.
Leave the course in the condition in which you’d like to find it. Repair fairway divots and greens’ markings.
OTHER MEMBER RESPONSIBILITIES:
Members are responsible for maintaining their eligibility to qualify for all major tournaments; five (5) rounds played during the current season for all members
It is the responsibility of the foursome to hand in a legible, signed, dated and correctly tallied scorecard. Mark chip-ins and birdies with a circle. Upon completing 18 holes, there will be a sheet on the desk for recording CHIP-INS, BIRDIES, LOW PUTTS and LONGEST DRIVE. Enter your name and the hole # in order to be eligible for prizes. Record the player’s name and number of lowest putts in your foursome. Then, if anyone beats that number, please write your name and number of putts on the paper. Boxes will be provided in the locker room for weekly games and Tournament Scorecards and Handicap Scorecards. If the scorecards are not legible, they will be discarded, and that team will forfeit game or tournament eligibility.
Players may only win the longest drive, closest to the pin and low putts once per month.
All members must record their scores every week in the GHIN system and ensure they have adjusted their scores to reflect the correct number of strokes for their handicap range.
Members are to refer to the By-Laws of LCC-WGL and the USGA handbook for all rules and regulations. Refer to local/league rules as written in this handbook.
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2017 edition
Lakewood Country Club-WGL
LOCAL/LEAGUE RULES
set of revisions to USGA Rules of Golf in 2019.
1.Winter rules are in effect all season. This entitles you to move your ball 6”, no nearer to the hole in the fairway ONLY. A ball is NOT to be touched or moved in the rough. ***If you cannot identify your ball in the rough, you must ask your foursome if you can gently turn the ball (not lift it) to see the markings.*** A ball in the rough must remain where it lies, unless you declare it unplayable (see #10 BALL UNPLAYABLE).
2.Waste bunkers on holes 4, 6 and 7 are played as “Pick and Place”, no closer to the pin, no more than 6” from original lie.
3.Hole #11 – There is no relief if your ball lands in the berm (grasses and bushes) that cross this fairway. The berm is part of the hole and is in play. After your drive, you must either lay up or hit over this area. If you go into this area, you can either 1) play it as it lies; 2) declare it unplayable (see #10 Ball Unplayable); or 3) if you cannot find the ball, go back to where you previously hit the ball and re-hit the ball at a one (1) stroke penalty.
4.Hole #12 – If you land on the hill, you may: a) play the ball where it lies; b) go to the drop area located at the base of the raised T box behind the 12th green and drop your ball two (2) club lengths from the post, no closer to the hole at a one (1) stroke penalty; or c) declare the ball unplayable, see #10 Ball Unplayable, at a one (1) stroke penalty. NOTE: IN THE INTEREST OF SAFETY AND/OR SPEED OF PLAY, A PLAYER MAY OPT NOT TO RETRIEVE THE BALL FROM THE HILL AND GO IMMEDIATELY TO THE DROP AREA AT A ONE (1) STROKE PENALTY.
5.Hole #14 – You may get relief by taking one club length no closer to the hole without penalty if: a) your ball lands in the ditch that runs along the right side of the green, or b) your ball lands in the narrow dirt footpaths on the right side in front of the green.
6.Hole #15 - If your ball lands in the water, the drop area is located in front of the water two club lengths from the end of the bridge, no closer to the hole. OR, you may re-T your ball, OR drop the ball behind the water as far back as you want keeping the flag in line with where the ball went into the water. All incurring a one (1) stroke penalty.
7.Hole #18 – If your ball lands in the narrow dirt footpaths on the right side in front of the green, you may get relief by taking one club length no closer to the hole without penalty.
8.NEAREST POINT OF RELIEF: On a cart path, play the ball as it lies or play nearest point of relief, one (1) club length, not nearer the hole. In the case of casual water, you may go as far as you need to go until your feet are no longer bringing up water.
9.WRONG BALL: If another player plays a wrong ball, she shall incur a penalty of two (2) strokes, unless the ball was played when it was in a water hazard, in which case NO penalty is incurred.
10.BALL UNPLAYABLE (USGA Rule 28): The player may deem his ball unplayable at any place on the course, except when the ball is in a water hazard. The player is the sole judge as to whether his ball is unplayable. If the player deems his ball to be unplayable, he must, under penalty of one stroke: a.) Play a ball as nearly as possible at the spot from which the original ball was last played; or b.) Drop a ball behind the point where the ball lay, keeping that point directly between the hole and the spot on which the ball is dropped, with no limit to how far behind that point the ball may be dropped; or c.) Drop a ball within two club-lengths of the spot where the ball lay, but not nearer the hole.
If the unplayable ball is in a bunker, the player may proceed under Clause a, b or c. If he elects to proceed under Clause b or c, a ball must be dropped in the bunker. When proceeding under this Rule, the player may lift and clean his ball or substitute a ball.
PENALTY FOR BREACH OF RULE:
Match play – Loss of hole; Stroke play – two strokes.
11.PROVISIONAL BALL: If, at any time, you think your ball may not be found, or is in a water hazard, or out of bounds, inform your foursome that you will hit a provisional ball from the spot where the original ball was played. If the original ball is found, you must play your original ball and pick up your provisional ball. If you fail to play your original ball, a two (2) stroke penalty will be added to your score for playing a wrong ball.
12.OUT OF BOUNDS OR LOST BALL: If a ball is lost or out of bounds, the player shall play a ball under penalty of one (1) stroke as near as possible to the spot from which the original ball was last played. Alternate League Rule: In order to keep up the pace of play, a player may bring the ball back into play from the out of bounds area or lost area at a two club distance, no closer to the hole, with a TWO (2) stroke penalty.
ANY QUESTIONS RE THE LIE OF THE BALL SHOULD BE DISCUSSED WITH THE FOURSOME. ANY DOUBT ABOUT A PENALTY DURING PLAY, PLAY TWO (2) BALLS AND RECORD BOTH SCORES. BEFORE POSTING FINAL SCORE, REPORT THE QUESTIONABLE PENALTY IN WRITING (E-MAIL) TO THE RULES CHAIR FOR A DECISION.
IF A “GROUND UNDER REPAIR” CONDITION EXISTS ON A CERTAIN HOLE, THE LEAGUE MAY PUT AN ADVISORY OUT THAT MORNING GIVING YOU INSTRUCTIONS AS TO WHAT TO DO ON THAT PARTICULAR HOLE.
Maximum strokes to record for GHIN handicap posting:
Handicap Strokes
9 or less Double Bogey
10-19 7
20-29 8
30-39 9
dr
4.2017
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2016 edition
LOCAL/LEAGUE RULES
1.Winter rules are in effect all season. This entitles you to move your ball 6”, no nearer to the hole in the fairway ONLY. A ball is NOT to be touched or moved in the rough. ***If you cannot identify your ball in the rough, you must ask your foursome if you can gently turn the ball (not lift it) to see the markings.*** A ball in the rough must remain where it lies, unless you declare it unplayable (see #10 BALL UNPLAYABLE).
2.Waste bunkers on holes 4, 6 and 7 are played as “Pick and Place”, no closer to the pin, no more than 6” from original lie.
3.Hole #11 – There is no relief if your ball lands in the berm (grasses and bushes) that cross this fairway. The berm is part of the hole and is in play. After your drive, you must either lay up or hit over this area. If you go into this area, you can either 1) play it as it lies; 2) declare it unplayable (see #10 Ball Unplayable); or 3) if you cannot find the ball, go back to where you previously hit the ball and re-hit the ball at a one (1) stroke penalty.
4.Hole #12 – If you land on the hill, you may: a) play the ball where it lies; b) go to the drop area located at the base of the raised T box behind the 12th green and drop your ball two (2) club lengths from the post, no closer to the hole at a one (1) stroke penalty; or c) declare the ball unplayable, see #10 Ball Unplayable, at a one (1) stroke penalty. NOTE: IN THE INTEREST OF SAFETY AND/OR SPEED OF PLAY, A PLAYER MAY OPT NOT TO RETRIEVE THE BALL FROM THE HILL AND GO IMMEDIATELY TO THE DROP AREA AT A ONE (1) STROKE PENALTY.
5.Hole #14 – You may get relief by taking one club length no closer to the hole without penalty if: a) your ball lands in the dark green grass circle (drainage area) that lies in the fairway; b) your ball lands in the ditch that runs along the right side of the green, BEWARE FOX HOLE; c) your ball lands in the narrow dirt footpaths on the right side in front of the green.
6.Hole #15 - If your ball lands in the water, the drop area is located in front of the water two club lengths from the end of the bridge, no closer to the hole. OR, you may re-T your ball, OR drop the ball behind the water as far back as you want keeping the flag in line with where the ball went into the water. All incurring a one (1) stroke penalty.
7.Hole #18 – If your ball lands in the narrow dirt footpaths on the right side in front of the green, you may get relief by taking one club length no closer to the hole without penalty.
8.NEAREST POINT OF RELIEF: On a cart path, play the ball as it lies or play nearest point of relief, one (1) club length, not nearer the hole. In the case of casual water, you may go as far as you need to go until your feet are no longer bringing up water.
9.WRONG BALL: If another player plays a wrong ball, she shall incur a penalty of two (2) strokes, unless the ball was played when it was in a water hazard, in which case NO penalty is incurred.
10.BALL UNPLAYABLE (USGA Rule 28): The player may deem his ball unplayable at any place on the course, except when the ball is in a water hazard. The player is the sole judge as to whether his ball is unplayable. If the player deems his ball to be unplayable, he must, under penalty of one stroke: a.) Play a ball as nearly as possible at the spot from which the original ball was last played; or b.) Drop a ball behind the point where the ball lay, keeping that point directly between the hole and the spot on which the ball is dropped, with no limit to how far behind that point the ball may be dropped; or c.) Drop a ball within two club-lengths of the spot where the ball lay, but not nearer the hole.
If the unplayable ball is in a bunker, the player may proceed under Clause a, b or c. If he elects to proceed under Clause b or c, a ball must be dropped in the bunker. When proceeding under this Rule, the player may lift and clean his ball or substitute a ball.
PENALTY FOR BREACH OF RULE:
Match play – Loss of hole; Stroke play – two strokes.
11.PROVISIONAL BALL: If, at any time, you think your ball may not be found, or is in a water hazard, or out of bounds, inform your foursome that you will hit a provisional ball from the spot where the original ball was played. If the original ball is found, you must play your original ball and pick up your provisional ball. If you fail to play your original ball, a two (2) stroke penalty will be added to your score for playing a wrong ball.
12.OUT OF BOUNDS OR LOST BALL: If a ball is lost or out of bounds, the player shall play a ball under penalty of one (1) stroke as near as possible to the spot from which the original ball was last played. Alternate League Rule: In order to keep up the pace of play, a player may bring the ball back into play from the out of bounds area or lost area at a two club distance, no closer to the hole, with a TWO (2) stroke penalty.
ANY QUESTIONS RE THE LIE OF THE BALL SHOULD BE DISCUSSED WITH THE FOURSOME. ANY DOUBT ABOUT A PENALTY DURING PLAY, PLAY TWO (2) BALLS AND RECORD BOTH SCORES. BEFORE POSTING FINAL SCORE, REPORT THE QUESTIONABLE PENALTY IN WRITING (E-MAIL) TO THE RULES CHAIR FOR A DECISION.
IF A “GROUND UNDER REPAIR” CONDITION EXISTS ON A CERTAIN HOLE, THE LEAGUE MAY PUT AN ADVISORY OUT THAT MORNING GIVING YOU INSTRUCTIONS AS TO WHAT TO DO ON THAT PARTICULAR HOLE.
Maximum strokes to record for GHIN handicap posting:
Handicap Strokes
9 or less Double Bogey
10-19 7
20-29 8
30-39 9
MAJOR TOURNAMENT PROCEDURES
(Club Championship and President’s Cup)
WEEKLY GAMES PROCEDURES
Hostess: Kathy Batzel-Galatola Home Phone:before golf: 732 928 3344
On day of golf, call my cell: 732 616 8278
The responsibilities of the hostess shall include, but are not limited to, the following:
· Refine or adjust the pairings prior to being sent to the web mistress
· Distribute to the membership the rules and procedures for each weekly game, that are received from the Games Chair, for the upcoming week’s games
· Advise the pro shop of the number of T times required for the week
· Receive phone calls from the members prior to and the morning of a weekly game and or tournament regarding last minute cancellations and make adjustments and changes to pairings, tee times, etc., and post that information, if possible
· Maintain the tag board and all equipment associated with weekly games
· Bring records to the final luncheon to be viewed in case of questions and/or discrepancies
PAIRINGS:
New Procedure: 2017
In order to sign up each week, Instead of placing your name in the bucket to play the following week, you will now place a check next to your name on a clipboard will be hanging in the locker room.
Consideration will be made for players who have special needs, such as medical appointments, caregiver responsibilities, personal medical needs and other various reasons approved by the Executive Board.
MEMBERS’ RESPONSIBILITIES
***IF A MEMBER DECIDES NOT TO PLAY THIS SEASON OR BECOMES ILL, MONEY WILL NOT BE REFUNDED AFTER JUNE 30.***
SIMPLE GOLF ETIQUETTE:
· Please refrain from private cell phone conversations; emergency use only.
· Don’t move, talk or stand in the line of sight when a player is addressing or stroking the ball.
· Be certain players in front of you are out of range before hitting.
· Leave green immediately after play. Put clubs away and record scores on the next tee.
· Signal players behind your group to play through when delayed or when there is a hole open in front of you.
· Put an identification mark on your ball. Use the same ball from tee to green with the exception of Hole #12 where you may choose to use a water ball if you elect not to retrieve the ball from the hill.
Leave the course in the condition in which you’d like to find it. Repair fairway divots and greens’ markings.
OTHER MEMBER RESPONSIBILITIES:
Members are responsible for maintaining their eligibility to qualify for all major tournaments; five (5) rounds played during the current season for all members
It is the responsibility of the foursome to hand in a legible, signed, dated and correctly tallied scorecard. Mark chip-ins and birdies with a circle. Upon completing 18 holes, there will be a sheet on the desk for recording CHIP-INS, BIRDIES, LOW PUTTS and LONGEST DRIVE. Enter your name and the hole # in order to be eligible for prizes. Record the player’s name and number of lowest putts in your foursome. Then, if anyone beats that number, please write your name and number of putts on the paper. Boxes will be provided in the locker room for weekly games and Tournament Scorecards and Handicap Scorecards. If the scorecards are not legible, they will be discarded, and that team will forfeit game or tournament eligibility.
Players may only win the longest drive, closest to the pin and low putts once per month.
All members must record their scores every week in the GHIN system and ensure they have adjusted their scores to reflect the correct number of strokes for their handicap range.
Members are to refer to the By-Laws of LCC-WGL and the USGA handbook for all rules and regulations. Refer to local/league rules as written in this handbook.
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2017 edition
Lakewood Country Club-WGL
LOCAL/LEAGUE RULES
- Eliminate the one stroke penalty when a ball is accidentally moved on the putting
set of revisions to USGA Rules of Golf in 2019.
1.Winter rules are in effect all season. This entitles you to move your ball 6”, no nearer to the hole in the fairway ONLY. A ball is NOT to be touched or moved in the rough. ***If you cannot identify your ball in the rough, you must ask your foursome if you can gently turn the ball (not lift it) to see the markings.*** A ball in the rough must remain where it lies, unless you declare it unplayable (see #10 BALL UNPLAYABLE).
2.Waste bunkers on holes 4, 6 and 7 are played as “Pick and Place”, no closer to the pin, no more than 6” from original lie.
3.Hole #11 – There is no relief if your ball lands in the berm (grasses and bushes) that cross this fairway. The berm is part of the hole and is in play. After your drive, you must either lay up or hit over this area. If you go into this area, you can either 1) play it as it lies; 2) declare it unplayable (see #10 Ball Unplayable); or 3) if you cannot find the ball, go back to where you previously hit the ball and re-hit the ball at a one (1) stroke penalty.
4.Hole #12 – If you land on the hill, you may: a) play the ball where it lies; b) go to the drop area located at the base of the raised T box behind the 12th green and drop your ball two (2) club lengths from the post, no closer to the hole at a one (1) stroke penalty; or c) declare the ball unplayable, see #10 Ball Unplayable, at a one (1) stroke penalty. NOTE: IN THE INTEREST OF SAFETY AND/OR SPEED OF PLAY, A PLAYER MAY OPT NOT TO RETRIEVE THE BALL FROM THE HILL AND GO IMMEDIATELY TO THE DROP AREA AT A ONE (1) STROKE PENALTY.
5.Hole #14 – You may get relief by taking one club length no closer to the hole without penalty if: a) your ball lands in the ditch that runs along the right side of the green, or b) your ball lands in the narrow dirt footpaths on the right side in front of the green.
6.Hole #15 - If your ball lands in the water, the drop area is located in front of the water two club lengths from the end of the bridge, no closer to the hole. OR, you may re-T your ball, OR drop the ball behind the water as far back as you want keeping the flag in line with where the ball went into the water. All incurring a one (1) stroke penalty.
7.Hole #18 – If your ball lands in the narrow dirt footpaths on the right side in front of the green, you may get relief by taking one club length no closer to the hole without penalty.
8.NEAREST POINT OF RELIEF: On a cart path, play the ball as it lies or play nearest point of relief, one (1) club length, not nearer the hole. In the case of casual water, you may go as far as you need to go until your feet are no longer bringing up water.
9.WRONG BALL: If another player plays a wrong ball, she shall incur a penalty of two (2) strokes, unless the ball was played when it was in a water hazard, in which case NO penalty is incurred.
10.BALL UNPLAYABLE (USGA Rule 28): The player may deem his ball unplayable at any place on the course, except when the ball is in a water hazard. The player is the sole judge as to whether his ball is unplayable. If the player deems his ball to be unplayable, he must, under penalty of one stroke: a.) Play a ball as nearly as possible at the spot from which the original ball was last played; or b.) Drop a ball behind the point where the ball lay, keeping that point directly between the hole and the spot on which the ball is dropped, with no limit to how far behind that point the ball may be dropped; or c.) Drop a ball within two club-lengths of the spot where the ball lay, but not nearer the hole.
If the unplayable ball is in a bunker, the player may proceed under Clause a, b or c. If he elects to proceed under Clause b or c, a ball must be dropped in the bunker. When proceeding under this Rule, the player may lift and clean his ball or substitute a ball.
PENALTY FOR BREACH OF RULE:
Match play – Loss of hole; Stroke play – two strokes.
11.PROVISIONAL BALL: If, at any time, you think your ball may not be found, or is in a water hazard, or out of bounds, inform your foursome that you will hit a provisional ball from the spot where the original ball was played. If the original ball is found, you must play your original ball and pick up your provisional ball. If you fail to play your original ball, a two (2) stroke penalty will be added to your score for playing a wrong ball.
12.OUT OF BOUNDS OR LOST BALL: If a ball is lost or out of bounds, the player shall play a ball under penalty of one (1) stroke as near as possible to the spot from which the original ball was last played. Alternate League Rule: In order to keep up the pace of play, a player may bring the ball back into play from the out of bounds area or lost area at a two club distance, no closer to the hole, with a TWO (2) stroke penalty.
- DISQUALIFYING YOURSELF: If, for any reason, you must disqualify yourself during your round of golf, you cannot win any prizes (longest drive, closest to the pin, birdies, chip-ins, etc.) that day. If we are playing a team tournament and one of your teammates disqualifies herself, a fourth will be drawn from all the players who played that day and her score will be used.
ANY QUESTIONS RE THE LIE OF THE BALL SHOULD BE DISCUSSED WITH THE FOURSOME. ANY DOUBT ABOUT A PENALTY DURING PLAY, PLAY TWO (2) BALLS AND RECORD BOTH SCORES. BEFORE POSTING FINAL SCORE, REPORT THE QUESTIONABLE PENALTY IN WRITING (E-MAIL) TO THE RULES CHAIR FOR A DECISION.
IF A “GROUND UNDER REPAIR” CONDITION EXISTS ON A CERTAIN HOLE, THE LEAGUE MAY PUT AN ADVISORY OUT THAT MORNING GIVING YOU INSTRUCTIONS AS TO WHAT TO DO ON THAT PARTICULAR HOLE.
Maximum strokes to record for GHIN handicap posting:
Handicap Strokes
9 or less Double Bogey
10-19 7
20-29 8
30-39 9
dr
4.2017
==============================================================================
2016 edition
LOCAL/LEAGUE RULES
1.Winter rules are in effect all season. This entitles you to move your ball 6”, no nearer to the hole in the fairway ONLY. A ball is NOT to be touched or moved in the rough. ***If you cannot identify your ball in the rough, you must ask your foursome if you can gently turn the ball (not lift it) to see the markings.*** A ball in the rough must remain where it lies, unless you declare it unplayable (see #10 BALL UNPLAYABLE).
2.Waste bunkers on holes 4, 6 and 7 are played as “Pick and Place”, no closer to the pin, no more than 6” from original lie.
3.Hole #11 – There is no relief if your ball lands in the berm (grasses and bushes) that cross this fairway. The berm is part of the hole and is in play. After your drive, you must either lay up or hit over this area. If you go into this area, you can either 1) play it as it lies; 2) declare it unplayable (see #10 Ball Unplayable); or 3) if you cannot find the ball, go back to where you previously hit the ball and re-hit the ball at a one (1) stroke penalty.
4.Hole #12 – If you land on the hill, you may: a) play the ball where it lies; b) go to the drop area located at the base of the raised T box behind the 12th green and drop your ball two (2) club lengths from the post, no closer to the hole at a one (1) stroke penalty; or c) declare the ball unplayable, see #10 Ball Unplayable, at a one (1) stroke penalty. NOTE: IN THE INTEREST OF SAFETY AND/OR SPEED OF PLAY, A PLAYER MAY OPT NOT TO RETRIEVE THE BALL FROM THE HILL AND GO IMMEDIATELY TO THE DROP AREA AT A ONE (1) STROKE PENALTY.
5.Hole #14 – You may get relief by taking one club length no closer to the hole without penalty if: a) your ball lands in the dark green grass circle (drainage area) that lies in the fairway; b) your ball lands in the ditch that runs along the right side of the green, BEWARE FOX HOLE; c) your ball lands in the narrow dirt footpaths on the right side in front of the green.
6.Hole #15 - If your ball lands in the water, the drop area is located in front of the water two club lengths from the end of the bridge, no closer to the hole. OR, you may re-T your ball, OR drop the ball behind the water as far back as you want keeping the flag in line with where the ball went into the water. All incurring a one (1) stroke penalty.
7.Hole #18 – If your ball lands in the narrow dirt footpaths on the right side in front of the green, you may get relief by taking one club length no closer to the hole without penalty.
8.NEAREST POINT OF RELIEF: On a cart path, play the ball as it lies or play nearest point of relief, one (1) club length, not nearer the hole. In the case of casual water, you may go as far as you need to go until your feet are no longer bringing up water.
9.WRONG BALL: If another player plays a wrong ball, she shall incur a penalty of two (2) strokes, unless the ball was played when it was in a water hazard, in which case NO penalty is incurred.
10.BALL UNPLAYABLE (USGA Rule 28): The player may deem his ball unplayable at any place on the course, except when the ball is in a water hazard. The player is the sole judge as to whether his ball is unplayable. If the player deems his ball to be unplayable, he must, under penalty of one stroke: a.) Play a ball as nearly as possible at the spot from which the original ball was last played; or b.) Drop a ball behind the point where the ball lay, keeping that point directly between the hole and the spot on which the ball is dropped, with no limit to how far behind that point the ball may be dropped; or c.) Drop a ball within two club-lengths of the spot where the ball lay, but not nearer the hole.
If the unplayable ball is in a bunker, the player may proceed under Clause a, b or c. If he elects to proceed under Clause b or c, a ball must be dropped in the bunker. When proceeding under this Rule, the player may lift and clean his ball or substitute a ball.
PENALTY FOR BREACH OF RULE:
Match play – Loss of hole; Stroke play – two strokes.
11.PROVISIONAL BALL: If, at any time, you think your ball may not be found, or is in a water hazard, or out of bounds, inform your foursome that you will hit a provisional ball from the spot where the original ball was played. If the original ball is found, you must play your original ball and pick up your provisional ball. If you fail to play your original ball, a two (2) stroke penalty will be added to your score for playing a wrong ball.
12.OUT OF BOUNDS OR LOST BALL: If a ball is lost or out of bounds, the player shall play a ball under penalty of one (1) stroke as near as possible to the spot from which the original ball was last played. Alternate League Rule: In order to keep up the pace of play, a player may bring the ball back into play from the out of bounds area or lost area at a two club distance, no closer to the hole, with a TWO (2) stroke penalty.
- DISQUALIFYING YOURSELF: If, for any reason, you must disqualify yourself during your round of golf, you cannot win any prizes (longest drive, closest to the pin, birdies, chip-ins, etc.) that day. If we are playing a team tournament and one of your teammates disqualifies herself, a fourth will be drawn from all the players who played that day and her score will be used.
ANY QUESTIONS RE THE LIE OF THE BALL SHOULD BE DISCUSSED WITH THE FOURSOME. ANY DOUBT ABOUT A PENALTY DURING PLAY, PLAY TWO (2) BALLS AND RECORD BOTH SCORES. BEFORE POSTING FINAL SCORE, REPORT THE QUESTIONABLE PENALTY IN WRITING (E-MAIL) TO THE RULES CHAIR FOR A DECISION.
IF A “GROUND UNDER REPAIR” CONDITION EXISTS ON A CERTAIN HOLE, THE LEAGUE MAY PUT AN ADVISORY OUT THAT MORNING GIVING YOU INSTRUCTIONS AS TO WHAT TO DO ON THAT PARTICULAR HOLE.
Maximum strokes to record for GHIN handicap posting:
Handicap Strokes
9 or less Double Bogey
10-19 7
20-29 8
30-39 9
MAJOR TOURNAMENT PROCEDURES
(Club Championship and President’s Cup)
- In order to win either the Club Championship (CC) or President’s Cup (PC), a member must have played five (5), of weekly tournaments, before the end of the season.
- The major tournaments shall be conducted according to the established policies of the LCC-WGL.
- For the first round of the CC, the tournament committee shall randomly place players according to their flight.
- For the second and/or third rounds of the CC, the players shall be competing according to flight and their ranking in their flight after the first round; i.e., first place plays second, third plays fourth, etc.
- For the CC ties will be broken in each flight and in each place by a sudden death playoff to be arranged as soon as possible.
- For all rounds of the PC, the Hostess shall place players in mixed order, not by flights.
- For the PC a tie for 1st place will be broken by a sudden death playoff to be arranged as soon as possible.
- If questions arise during tournament play, a second ball is to be played and a written request for clarification is to be forwarded to the Rules Chair immediately after play.
WEEKLY GAMES PROCEDURES
- All USGA and Local Rules will apply to each tournament. In addition, winter rules are in effect at all times.
- Cart pairings will be assigned randomly: Players 1 and 2 in Cart A, Players 3 and 4 in Cart B.
- Two scorecards will be submitted for the weekly games; one will be the Handicap card and will have the gross scores to be placed in the Handicap Box in the locker room. The other card is the Tournament Card and will reflect only the specific tournament being played that day. This card will be placed in the box marked Tournament Card. Both cards must be signed, attested, dated and legible.
- SCORING: All strokes for 18 holes must be entered – NO handicap adjustments are made during play. If a player does not complete a hole, she is disqualified from the tournament. NO other determination of scores is permitted.
- Each week there will be winners for the longest drive, closest to the pin and low putts. There will be a winner for the longest drive in all flights. Players may only win this contest once each month.
- Once the range for the flights has been established, the range shall NOT be changed for the season. You may, however, move from one flight to another should your individual handicap change.
- Ties for weekly tournaments will be broken by comparing the scores of hardest handicap holes, and the player with the lowest score will be declared the winner.
- In the case of inclement weather, if the course is open, play will proceed.