2011 EDUCATION SEMINAR RULES OF GOLF PRESENTED BY : ROBERT O. SMITH

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1 2011 EDUCATION SEMINAR RULES OF GOLF PRESENTED BY : ROBERT O. SMITH

2 RULE 33-1 THE COMMITTEE MUST ESTABLISH THE CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH A COMPETITION IS TO BE PLAYED. CONDITIONS OF THE COMPETITION TIME OF STARTING HOW TIES ARE TO BE DECIDED MOTORIZED CARTS LIST OF CONFORMING GOLF BALLS LIST OF CONFORMING DRIVER HEADS ONE-BALL RULE TRANSPORTATION CADDIE PRACTICE SUSPENSION OF PLAY-DANGEROUS SITUATION PACE OF PLAY

3 RULE 33-8 THE COMMITTEE MAY ESTABLISH LOCAL RULES FOR LOCAL ABNORMAL CONDITIONS IF THEY ARE CONSISTENT WITH THE POLICY SET FORTH IN APPENDIX I.

4 HEADING 1. CENTERED 2. NAME OF TOURNAMENT 3. NAME OF GOLF COURSE 4. DATE(S) OF TOURNAMENT 5. SUPPLEMENTARY RULES OF PLAY IF NEEDED

5 BODY 1. CORRECT GRAMMAR AND PUNCTUATION ARE IMPORTANT. 2. INDIVIDUAL RULES SHOULD BE NUMBERED AND TITLED. USING OF UPPER CASE LETTER, BOLDING, AND UNDERLINING ADDS A DISTINCTIVE APPEARNCE. 3. INFREQUENT SUBJECT(S) SHOULD BE LISTED FIRST SUCH AS PREFERRED LIES, CLEANING THE BALL OR ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE AREAS OTHERWISE. 4. LIST OUT OF BOUNDS AND DROP ZONES FIRST.

6 1. OUT OF BOUNDS ANYTHING UNUSUAL DEFINING OUT OF BOUNDS THAT IS NOT DEFINED IN THE RULES OF GOLF. 2. DROP ZONES PROVIDING AN ADDITIONAL OPTION WITH OR WITHOUT PENALTY (NOTE LOCATION). 3. STONES IN BUNKERS (PAGE 110). 4. EMBEDDED BALL THROUGH THE GREEN (PAGE 107). 5. ELEVATED POWER LINES OR CABLES (PAGE 114). 6. AERATION HOLES (PAGE 109). 7. SEAMS OF CUT TURF (PAGE 109). 8. PROTECTION OF YOUNG TREES (PAGE 106). 9. INTEGRAL PARTS OF THE COURSE. 10. WOOD CHIPS AROUND BASES OF TREES. 11. GROUND UNDER REPAIR HOW DEFINED. 12. FRENCH DRAINS.

7 13. TURF PLUGS ON THE GREENS. 14. OBSTRUCTIONS WHITE LINED AREAS TYING INTO ROADS AND PATHS. 15. ADDITIONAL GREEN ON A HOLE, PLAYED AS WRONG PUTTING GREEN. 16. PROTECTIVE SCREEN. 17. AREA BETWEEN CART PATH AND OUT OF BOUNDS. 18. TRANSPORTATION.

8 SIGN-OFF 1. TOURNAMENT RULES COMMITTEE. 2. LIST COMMITTEE MEMBER NAMES IF DESIRED.

9 NOTES 1. WHEN COMPETITION IS CLOSED. 2. RETURNING OF SCORE CARD IF NOT STATED ELSEWHERE. 3. HOLE-BY-HOLE PLAYOFF TO INCLUDE SEQUENCE OF HOLES AND WHEN TO COMMENCE. 4. USE OF RULE ANY OTHER INFO PLAYERS MAY NEED OTHER THEN A RULE OF GOLF I.E. DESIGNATED PRACTICE AREA, PRESERVATION OF THE COURSE, OR DEFINING THE EDGE OF A BUNKER OR PUTTING GREEN.

10 EXAMPLES OF COMPLETED RULES SHEETS

11 ABC GOLF TOURNAMENT XYZ GOLF COURSE DECEMBER 5-8, 20XX Play is governed by the USGA Rules of Golf and where applicable, by the following Local Rules, Conditions and Definitions. Appendix I refers to the Appendix of Local Rules and Conditions in the Rules of Golf Booklet. Unless otherwise specified, the penalty for breach of a Local Rule or Condition is two strokes in Stroke Play. 1. GOLF BALLS: List of Conforming Balls: Appendix I, page TIME OF STARTING: See note under Rule 6-3 page 30, and Appendix I, page RETURNING SCORE CARD: Rule 6-6, page 31. (A player is deemed to have returned his score card to the Committee when he leaves the physically defined scoring area established by the Committee). 4. EMBEDDED BALL THROUGH THE GREEN: See Appendix I, page OUT OF BOUNDS: Defined by inside points of white stakes, perimeter fencing posts at ground level and white lines tying into white stakes. (Such stakes, fence posts and concrete bases of fence posts are NOT obstructions). A ball that crosses a public road that defines or is out of bounds and comes to rest beyond that road is out of bounds, even though it may lie on another part off the course. 6. GROUND UNDER REPAIR: Enclosed white line areas (except drop zones). 7. OBSTRUCTIONS: White lined areas tying into roads or paths, and curbing or railroad ties adjacent to roads or paths, are extensions of those obstructions. 8. WOOD CHIPS around bases of trees are loose impediments. 9. INTEGRAL PARTS OF THE COURSE: * Retaining walls and pilings when located within water hazards or within/or around bunkers; * Tree wrappings, electrical wires, cables and lightening rods closely attached to trees. 10. PERMANENT ELEVATED POWER LINES AND CABLES: If a ball strikes such a line or cable, the stroke must be canceled and replayed without penalty. If the ball is not immediately recoverable, another ball may be substituted. 11. TURF PLUGS ON PUTTING GREENS: On putting greens, in addition Rule 16-1c, turf plugs of any size or shape may be repaired. 12. COMPETITION CLOSED: A competition is deemed to be closed when the Committee has officially announced the results. RULES COMMITTEE

12 2006 GINN CLUBS & RESORTS OPEN REUNION RESORT AND CLUB APRIL 27-30, 2006 SUPPLEMENTARY RULES OF PLAY 1. OUT OF BOUNDS: In addition to Item #8 on the LPGA Rules of Play Card, out of bounds is defined by the following: a) the inside edge of brown with white tip stakes; b) white lines when tied to out of bounds stakes; c) the inside edge of street curbing when tied to out of bounds stakes. 2. BALL DROP FOR TEMPORARY IMMOVABLE OBSTRUCTION HOLE #15: If a player is entitled to relief from the temporary immovable obstruction on hole #15, she may proceed under Appendix I, or she may drop the ball without penalty on the ball drop area, provided it is no nearer the hole than the ball s original position. LOCATION: right rear of green in the rough 3. TEMPORARY IMMOVABLE OBSTRUCTIONS HOLES #8, #10 & #16: If a player is entitled to relief from the temporary immovable obstruction (television tower behind the green on hole #8, #10 or #16), she may proceed under Appendix I by dropping the ball on either side of the Temporary Immovable Obstruction. 4. MOLE CRICKET DAMAGE: Identifiable mole cricket damage and/or mounds are considered ground under repair. Rule 25-1b (i). The player may repair damage to the putting green caused by mole crickets. 5. SPANISH MOSS: In trees is considered fixed or growing and may not be removed. Fallen to the ground is considered a loose impediment. 6. TRANSPORTATION: Players may accept transportation between #9 green and #10 tee. Otherwise, the prohibition against accepting transportation is in effect. LPGA RULES COMMITTEE NOTES: 1. COMMUNICATIONS FOR RULINGS: All greens. 2. SUDDEN DEATH PLAY-OFF: If needed, will be played over holes 18,16,17,18 until a winner is determined. 3. INTEGRAL PART OF THE COURSE: All stone and wooden walls are considered integral parts of the course (NO RELIEF).

13 KRAFT NABISCO CHAMPIONSHIP MISSION HILLS COUNTRY CLUB APRIL 3-6, 2008 SUPPLEMENTARY RULES OF PLAY 1. OUT OF BOUNDS: In addition to Item #8 on the LPGA Rules of Play Card, out of bounds is defined by the following: a. the inside edge of roadways when tied into out of bounds stakes; b. white lines when tied into out of bounds stakes; c. the water s edge on the left side of hazard on #3, #6 and #18 and behind #5 green when tied into out of bounds stakes. 2. DROP ZONES FOR WATER HAZARDS-HOLES #5, #6, #14 and #18: If a ball lies in, or is lost in the water hazard on hole #5, #6, #14 or #18, the player may proceed under Rule 26-1, or under penalty of one stroke, she may drop a ball on the drop zone, provided it is no nearer the hole than the point at which the original ball last crossed the margin of the hazard. LOCATIONS: #5 - on the forward tee #6-75 yards short of the green in the fairway #14 - short of the green in the fairway #18 - (a) short of the hazard in the right step-cut (b) short left of the green (for skybox only) 3.DROP ZONES FOR TEMPORARY IMMOVABLE OBSTRUCTIONS-HOLES #9 and #18: If a player s ball lies through the green and she is entitled to relief from the temporary immovable obstructions on hole #9 or #18, she may proceed under Appendix I, or she may drop the ball on the drop zone, provided it is no nearer the hole than the ball s original position. LOCATIONS: #9 - right of green across cart path #18- (a) short of the hazard in right step-cut (for all TIO s except Jumbo board) (b) short left of the green (for skybox only) 4. TEMPORARY IMMOVABLE OBSTRUCTIONS-HOLES #8, #15, #16 and #18: If a player is entitled to relief from the temporary immovable obstructions on hole #8,#15, #16 or #18, she may take relief under Appendix I, or she may proceed as follows: LOCATIONS: #8 - drop the ball on either side of the television tower; #15- drop the ball on either side of the television tower; #16- drop the ball on either side of the television tower; #18- drop the ball on either side of the jumbo leaderboard. 5. TRANSPORTATION: Players may accept transportation between #17 green and #18 tee only. Otherwise, the prohibition against accepting transportation is in effect. LPGA RULES COMMITTEE NOTES: 1. COMMUNICATIONS FOR RULINGS: All greens. 2. HOLE-BY-HOLE PLAYOFF: If needed, will be played over holes #18, #10 and #18 until a winner is determined. 3. WATER HAZARD DEFINED HOLE #18: The water hazard on hole #18 is defined by the water s edge beneath the skybox left of the green. 4. RETURNING SCORE CARDS: As an amendment to Item #3 on the 2008 LPGA Rule of Play Card, a player s score card is deemed to be returned when she leaves the scoring tent on hole #18.

14 SemGroup LPGA Championship CEDAR RIDGE COUNTRY CLUB May 1-4, 2008 SUPPLEMENTARY RULES OF PLAY 1. OUT OF BOUNDS: In addition to Item #8 on the LPGA Rules of Play Card, out of bounds is defined by the following: a) white lines when tied into out of bounds stakes or fencing; b) beyond the cart path behind #5 green c) inside edge of curbing at the putting green and behind #9 green when tied to white stakes. 2. DROP ZONE FOR WATER HAZARDS HOLES #3 and #17: If a ball lies in or is lost in the water hazard on hole #3 or #17, the player may take relief under Rule 26-1, or under penalty of one stroke, she may drop a ball on the drop zone, provided it is no nearer the hole than where the ball last crossed the margin of the hazard. LOCATIONS: #3 - Short of hazard #17-30 yards short of green in left rough 3. DROP ZONE FOR TEMPORARY IMMOVABLE OBSTRUCTIONS HOLES #9 & #18: If a player is entitled to relief from the temporary immovable obstruction (electronic board on #9 or the manual scoreboard only on hole #18), she may proceed under Appendix I, or she may drop the ball without penalty on the drop zone, provided it is no nearer the hole than the ball s original position. LOCATIONS: #9 -- Short of green in right rough # yards short of green in left rough 4. TEMPORARY IMMOVABLE OBSTRUCTIONS HOLES #12, #13, #16, #17 and #18: If a player is entitled to relief from the temporary immovable obstruction (the television tower on hole #12, #13, #16 or #17 or the electronic scoreboard, video wall or announce booth on hole #18), she may proceed under Appendix I by dropping the ball on either side of the Temporary Immovable Obstruction. 5. DESIGNATED PRACTICE AREAS ON THE COURSE: The practice putting green and all chipping greens to the right of #1 tee are designated practice areas on the course. LPGA RULES COMMITTEE NOTES: 1. Sudden-Death Playoff: Would be played over holes 18, 10, 18 until a winner is determined. 2. Returning score cards: The player is deemed to have returned her score card when she leaves the scoring trailer. 3. Communications for rulings: Walking scorers.

15 SemGroup LPGA Championship CEDAR RIDGE COUNTRY CLUB May 1-4, 2008 SUPPLEMENTARY RULES OF PLAY 1. OUT OF BOUNDS: In addition to Item #8 on the LPGA Rules of Play Card, out of bounds is defined by the following: a) white lines when tied into out of bounds stakes or fencing; b) beyond the cart path behind #5 green c) inside edge of curbing at the putting green and behind #9 green when tied to white stakes. 2. DROP ZONE FOR WATER HAZARDS HOLES #3 and #17: If a ball lies in or is lost in the water hazard on hole #3 or #17, the player may take relief under Rule 26-1, or under penalty of one stroke, she may drop a ball on the drop zone, provided it is no nearer the hole than where the ball last crossed the margin of the hazard. LOCATIONS: #3 - Short of hazard #17-30 yards short of green in left rough 3. DROP ZONE FOR TEMPORARY IMMOVABLE OBSTRUCTIONS HOLES #9 & #18: If a player is entitled to relief from the temporary immovable obstruction (electronic board on #9 or the manual scoreboard only on hole #18), she may proceed under Appendix I, or she may drop the ball without penalty on the drop zone, provided it is no nearer the hole than the ball s original position. LOCATIONS: #9 -- Short of green in right rough # yards short of green in left rough 4. TEMPORARY IMMOVABLE OBSTRUCTIONS HOLES #12, #13, #16, #17 and #18: If a player is entitled to relief from the temporary immovable obstruction (the television tower on hole #12, #13, #16 or #17 or the electronic scoreboard, video wall or announce booth on hole #18), she may proceed under Appendix I by dropping the ball on either side of the Temporary Immovable Obstruction. 5. DESIGNATED PRACTICE AREAS ON THE COURSE: The practice putting green and all chipping greens to the right of #1 tee are designated practice areas on the course. LPGA RULES COMMITTEE NOTES: 1. Sudden-Death Playoff: Would be played over holes 18, 10, 18 until a winner is determined. 2. Returning score cards: The player is deemed to have returned her score card when she leaves the scoring trailer. 3. Communications for rulings: Walking scorers.

16 SemGroup LPGA Championship CEDAR RIDGE COUNTRY CLUB May 1-4, 2008 SUPPLEMENTARY RULES OF PLAY 1. OUT OF BOUNDS: In addition to Item #8 on the LPGA Rules of Play Card, out of bounds is defined by the following: a) white lines when tied into out of bounds stakes or fencing; b) beyond the cart path behind #5 green c) inside edge of curbing at the putting green and behind #9 green when tied to white stakes. 2. DROP ZONE FOR WATER HAZARDS HOLES #3 and #17: If a ball lies in or is lost in the water hazard on hole #3 or #17, the player may take relief under Rule 26-1, or under penalty of one stroke, she may drop a ball on the drop zone, provided it is no nearer the hole than where the ball last crossed the margin of the hazard. LOCATIONS: #3 - Short of hazard #17-30 yards short of green in left rough 3. DROP ZONE FOR TEMPORARY IMMOVABLE OBSTRUCTIONS HOLES #9 & #18: If a player is entitled to relief from the temporary immovable obstruction (electronic board on #9 or the manual scoreboard only on hole #18), she may proceed under Appendix I, or she may drop the ball without penalty on the drop zone, provided it is no nearer the hole than the ball s original position. LOCATIONS: #9 -- Short of green in right rough # yards short of green in left rough 4. TEMPORARY IMMOVABLE OBSTRUCTIONS HOLES #12, #13, #16, #17 and #18: If a player is entitled to relief from the temporary immovable obstruction (the television tower on hole #12, #13, #16 or #17 or the electronic scoreboard, video wall or announce booth on hole #18), she may proceed under Appendix I by dropping the ball on either side of the Temporary Immovable Obstruction. 5. DESIGNATED PRACTICE AREAS ON THE COURSE: The practice putting green and all chipping greens to the right of #1 tee are designated practice areas on the course. LPGA RULES COMMITTEE NOTES: 1. Sudden-Death Playoff: Would be played over holes 18, 10, 18 until a winner is determined. 2. Returning score cards: The player is deemed to have returned her score card when she leaves the scoring trailer. 3. Communications for rulings: Walking scorers.

17 2011 EDUCATION SEMINAR RULES OF GOLF PRESENTED BY : ROBERT O. SMITH