Local Rules

Tournaments

McCLEERY GOLF CLUB
MEN’S DIVISION
CONDITIONS of PLAY and
LOCAL RULES 2008 
 

1.  The ball shall be played as it lies unless a notice is posted on the draw sheet of the competition being played and announced on the 1st tee.

2.  All putts MUST be holed in stroke play.

3.  All rounds played between March 1st and November 30th must be posted in the club computer ASAP.  Use the equitable stroke control as follows:


Course Handicap                       Maximum Number on Any Hole
0 or plus                                                     1 over par
1 through 18                                              2 over par
19 through 32                                            3 over par
33 and over                                               4 over par

4.  Lateral water hazards are marked by red lines or red stakes.  Options available - Rule 26-1, a, b or c under one stroke penalty.

5.  Water hazards are marked by yellow stakes. Options available on Rule 26-1 a or b under one stroke penalty.

6.  Out of bounds are defined by, white stakes, perimeter fences, the driving range inside the white stakes, protective netting on holes 8 and 16, the paved areas of the parking lot and the clubhouse and the right edge of the lateral water hazard to the right of holes 12 and 13.  The ball must be abandoned if out of bounds on these two holes.  Balls coming to rest against the perimeter fence, protective netting on holes 8 and 16, the paved area of the parking lot or clubhouse shall be played as they lie or played as unplayable under Rule 28.  The protective netting and posts of the driving range are immovable obstructions.  Drop ball within one club-length from the nearest point of relief (no closer to the hole) - without penalty.

7.  Any flowerbeds and maintained planted areas throughout the golf course are ground under repair and relief must be taken under Rule 25-1 (b) - no penalty.


8.  Stones in bunkers are movable obstructions under Rule 24-1.  If the ball moves it shall be replaced - no penalty.

9.  Embedded ball - Anywhere through the green, a ball which is embedded in its own pitch mark, may be lifted without penalty, cleaned and dropped as near as possible to where it lay but not nearer the hole.

10.  Distance Measuring Devices – A player may obtain distance information by using a device that measures distance only. However, if a player uses a distance measuring device that is designed to gauge or measure other conditions, in addition to distance, that might effect his play, the player is in breach of Rule 14-3, for which the penalty is disqualification, regardless of whether any such additional function are actually used.

11.  Provisional ball - If there is a possibility the ball may be lost outside of a hazard or out of bounds, please play a provisional ball before going forward to search for the original ball - Rule 27-2 (a).  This applies on all holes but, in particular, beyond the second and fifth greens, right side of holes 6 and 8, left side of holes 10, 13 and 15.

12.  Slow play - Your group is out of position if on a par 3 or 4 hole, the group ahead has completed play or on a par 5, the group ahead has reached the green before your group has teed off.  See Rule 6-7 for slow play penalties.

13.  Breach of a local rule - The penalty is two strokes in stroke play and loss of hole in match play.


14.  A player signed up to play in a tournament shall report to the 1st tee 20 minutes prior to his scheduled tee time.  If the player fails to report 15 minutes prior to his scheduled tee time, he may forfeit his entry in the tournament if a spare player is available to play in his place.  Repeat offenders risk further disciplinary actions.  If you enter a tournament, be prepared to play in inclement conditions.
Etiquette involves rules of conduct which should guide golfers in their relationship with one another and the golf course.  Replace divots, rake bunkers, repair ball-marks on the green, and replace the flagstick so as not to change the hole.  When taking practice swings, avoid damaging the course, particularly grass tees.  Respect the golf course, the game and your fellow competitors.
If you have a problem interpreting any rule of golf or local rule or resolving a particular golf situation, submit your inquiry in writing to any committee member for executive action.  The rules and discipline committee will resolve your inquiry at its earliest convenience.
Application of these rules will ensure equity and reflect handicap accuracy.
The Board of Directors shall discipline any member, who in the opinion of the majority of Directors, willfully infringes upon the by-laws or rules of the club, or is guilty of conduct injurious to the character, interest, or good order of the club, e.g. abusive behavior towards another member, member of the public or employee of the Parks Board or pro-shop.  A member being disciplined may appear before the Board to appeal his case.