GOLF Rules & Regulations
1. LEAGUE PLAY: “The Golf Rules”
1.1 All matches shall be played from the WHITE TEES, also known as the men’s tees or middle tees. If the white tees are not in the usual location, but in another location, then play them from where they are.
1.2 All matches will be played under USGA RULES, which means the ball will be played down and as it lies at all times. You cannot touch the ball except as explained in local rule 1.3. USGA RULES will govern at all times except where a local or league rule takes precedence. If the course dictates “Cart Path Only” rules, then players can LIFT, CLEAN, AND PLACE the ball in your own fairway only.
1.3 IMPROVE LIE RULE: If your ball is in your own fairway and rests in a divot or in ground which may be considered under repair, even if it is not properly marked, or in an “unfair” lie in a bunker, you may take a drop, nearest point of relief, no closer to hole, without penalty, only after notifying and receiving permission from your opponent. A bunkered ball must be dropped in the bunker. If permission is not granted then the ball must be played as it lies. This is a judgment call by your opponent and cannot be appealed. USGA rules govern casual water and immovable obstructions.
1.4 You may Tap Down Bad SPIKE MARKS on the green with permission from your opponent. This is a judgment call by your opponent and cannot be appealed.
1.5 The MAXIMUM SCORE on any hole is 4 over par. A player may pick up on any hole and take a 4 over par score. If two opposing players take the maximum score on a hole, then the points for that hole are halved regardless if one opponent is getting or receiving strokes on that hole.
1.6 “The 4 Options Rule”: Lost Ball / Unplayable Lie / Out of Bounds / Wooded Areas /Any Hazard
PENALTY: ADD 1 STROKE and use one of the following 4 options…
Option 1: Drop and re-hit from the same place as your previous shot.
Option 2: Drop 2 club lengths from the ball or point of entry, no closer to the hole.
Option 3: Keep the point of entry between yourself and the Flag and drop on this line, no closer to the hole,
back as far as you want.
Option 4: Keep yourself between the point of entry and Your Previous Shot and drop on this line, no closer
to the hole, back as far as you want.
Definitions:
Point of Entry: The last point where the ball crossed playable golf course – before becoming unplayable, OB, lost, or in a hazard or wooded area. If the shot never crosses playable golf course then take a 1 stroke penalty and rehit from the same spot. If the player and the opponents disagree substantially where to spot the point of entry, it can be a compromised spot agreed to by both sides. Make a decision and GO!
Unplayable Lie: A player at any time can declare his ball unplayable and use any of the 4 options.
1.9 If there are any RULES DISPUTES during a match a provisional ball can be played and the rules committee will make a decision optionally under advisement from the course head professional. Committee decisions are final.
2. HANDICAPS and ADJUSTED SCORE
2.1 The actual scores will be adjusted for handicap purposes as follows: Nothing higher than double bogie is allowed.
2.2 There is No Maximum Handicap for the league.
2.3 Handicaps are calculated by taking the Average of the Adjusted Scores Used MINUS Par TIMES 96%.
2. 4 Scores Used for Handicap Purposes:
If you're good enough for a handicap, go find someone else to play with :)
2. FORFEIT RULE. A forfeit occurs when a player fail to appear for their match and fails to secure a substitute player or fails to make arrangements for a make-up match (rule 3) with their opponents.
SCORING PROCEDURE: The absent player or players scores, for scoring purposes, will be determined by giving them the maximum amount of points on the course played that day.
3. MAKE-UP MATCHES. Please schedule something as soon as possible with Jeff
4. SUBSTITUTE RULE. A substitute (sub) must be at least 21 (Has to buy first round afterwards) years old, and abide by all league rules. Securing a Sub is the responsibility of the absent league member or his partner.
5. RAINOUTS / LIGHTNING. If lightning is present, you are to immediately take the standard precautions prescribed for this condition. Rainouts will be determined by the club pro and/or the rules committee. Take cover if the course warning horn sounds during a round. You will be notified if the round is being postponed or canceled.
6. DISPUTES / RULES COMMITTEE DECISIONS. The rules committee (Jeff) can make league and local rules pertaining to league play at any time including but not limited to matters which affect points, standings, rule interpretation, etc. All league disputes, violations, and penalties, are subject to review by the Rules Committee. The committee may consult any outside party including but not limited to the parties involved, any witnesses, and/or the head course golf professional. Decisions made by the Rules Committee are final. Major changes in league structure require a vote of the league members.
1.1 All matches shall be played from the WHITE TEES, also known as the men’s tees or middle tees. If the white tees are not in the usual location, but in another location, then play them from where they are.
1.2 All matches will be played under USGA RULES, which means the ball will be played down and as it lies at all times. You cannot touch the ball except as explained in local rule 1.3. USGA RULES will govern at all times except where a local or league rule takes precedence. If the course dictates “Cart Path Only” rules, then players can LIFT, CLEAN, AND PLACE the ball in your own fairway only.
1.3 IMPROVE LIE RULE: If your ball is in your own fairway and rests in a divot or in ground which may be considered under repair, even if it is not properly marked, or in an “unfair” lie in a bunker, you may take a drop, nearest point of relief, no closer to hole, without penalty, only after notifying and receiving permission from your opponent. A bunkered ball must be dropped in the bunker. If permission is not granted then the ball must be played as it lies. This is a judgment call by your opponent and cannot be appealed. USGA rules govern casual water and immovable obstructions.
1.4 You may Tap Down Bad SPIKE MARKS on the green with permission from your opponent. This is a judgment call by your opponent and cannot be appealed.
1.5 The MAXIMUM SCORE on any hole is 4 over par. A player may pick up on any hole and take a 4 over par score. If two opposing players take the maximum score on a hole, then the points for that hole are halved regardless if one opponent is getting or receiving strokes on that hole.
1.6 “The 4 Options Rule”: Lost Ball / Unplayable Lie / Out of Bounds / Wooded Areas /Any Hazard
PENALTY: ADD 1 STROKE and use one of the following 4 options…
Option 1: Drop and re-hit from the same place as your previous shot.
Option 2: Drop 2 club lengths from the ball or point of entry, no closer to the hole.
Option 3: Keep the point of entry between yourself and the Flag and drop on this line, no closer to the hole,
back as far as you want.
Option 4: Keep yourself between the point of entry and Your Previous Shot and drop on this line, no closer
to the hole, back as far as you want.
Definitions:
Point of Entry: The last point where the ball crossed playable golf course – before becoming unplayable, OB, lost, or in a hazard or wooded area. If the shot never crosses playable golf course then take a 1 stroke penalty and rehit from the same spot. If the player and the opponents disagree substantially where to spot the point of entry, it can be a compromised spot agreed to by both sides. Make a decision and GO!
Unplayable Lie: A player at any time can declare his ball unplayable and use any of the 4 options.
1.9 If there are any RULES DISPUTES during a match a provisional ball can be played and the rules committee will make a decision optionally under advisement from the course head professional. Committee decisions are final.
2. HANDICAPS and ADJUSTED SCORE
2.1 The actual scores will be adjusted for handicap purposes as follows: Nothing higher than double bogie is allowed.
2.2 There is No Maximum Handicap for the league.
2.3 Handicaps are calculated by taking the Average of the Adjusted Scores Used MINUS Par TIMES 96%.
2. 4 Scores Used for Handicap Purposes:
If you're good enough for a handicap, go find someone else to play with :)
2. FORFEIT RULE. A forfeit occurs when a player fail to appear for their match and fails to secure a substitute player or fails to make arrangements for a make-up match (rule 3) with their opponents.
SCORING PROCEDURE: The absent player or players scores, for scoring purposes, will be determined by giving them the maximum amount of points on the course played that day.
3. MAKE-UP MATCHES. Please schedule something as soon as possible with Jeff
4. SUBSTITUTE RULE. A substitute (sub) must be at least 21 (Has to buy first round afterwards) years old, and abide by all league rules. Securing a Sub is the responsibility of the absent league member or his partner.
5. RAINOUTS / LIGHTNING. If lightning is present, you are to immediately take the standard precautions prescribed for this condition. Rainouts will be determined by the club pro and/or the rules committee. Take cover if the course warning horn sounds during a round. You will be notified if the round is being postponed or canceled.
6. DISPUTES / RULES COMMITTEE DECISIONS. The rules committee (Jeff) can make league and local rules pertaining to league play at any time including but not limited to matters which affect points, standings, rule interpretation, etc. All league disputes, violations, and penalties, are subject to review by the Rules Committee. The committee may consult any outside party including but not limited to the parties involved, any witnesses, and/or the head course golf professional. Decisions made by the Rules Committee are final. Major changes in league structure require a vote of the league members.
