LSC GOLF SCHEDULE & HONOUR BOARD EVENTS 2017

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1 LSC GOLF SCHEDULE & HONOUR BOARD EVENTS 2017

2 2017 LSC Honour Board Events Club Championships, Junior Championships* & Ladies Strokeplay* LSC Open LSC Junior Open (boys & girls) Matchplay Championships Qualifying (Top 8 each grade) Matchplay Championships Round 1 Matches Matchplay Championships Semi s & Finals 4BBB KO Qualifying (Top 12 Teams) 4BBB KO Round 1 Matches 4BBB KO Round 2 Matches 4BBB KO Semi & Final Matches Westpac 4 Person Ambrose LSC Foursomes Championships (36 Holes) Ladies Club Championships Ladies Foursomes Championships (27 Holes) Ladies Jean Hogan Trophy (Single ) Ladies Medal Playoff Saturday 14 th Oct Sunday 15 th Oct Saturday 21 st Oct* Sunday 22 nd Oct* Sunday 19 th Nov Saturday 11 th Nov Saturday 5 th Aug Sunday 13 th August Sunday 20 th Aug Saturday 13 th May Sunday 21 st May Sunday 28 th May Sunday 4 th June Saturday 25 th Feb Sunday 30 th April Thursday 4 th May Thursday 11 th May Thursday 22 nd June Thursday 17 th August Thursday 7 th September

3 2017 LSC Competition Days (Any changes to the below will be communicated to the members at managements earliest convenience) All Competitions are Open to visitors Tuesday s Wednesday s Thursday Friday Saturday Mens & Ladies Open Single Veterans Mens & Ladies Single Mens & Ladies Open Single Mens & Ladies Open Single *Last Thursday of every month - Callaway Challenge Day *Last Thursday in November Annual Callaway Challenge Coca Cola Challenge Qualifying Medley Single *Annual Challenge 3 rd Friday in October Mens & Ladies Open Competition *Events as per Saturday Schedule on following page

4 Saturday Competition Schedule (Any changes will be communicated to members via & social media channels) Date Event Date Event 1st Jan 7th Jan 14th Jan 2st Jan 28th Jan 4th Feb 11th Feb 18th Feb NYD - Mens & Ladies Open Single Mens & Ladies Open Single Mens Monthly Medal w/. Optional Ladies LSC vs Cronulla Annual Match Mens & Ladies Open (2 tee start) Mens & Ladies Open Single Mens Monthly Medal w/. Optional Ladies Mens & Ladies Open Single 4BBB (Best 2 of 4) & Single 1st Jul 8th Jul 15th Jul 22nd Jul 29th Jul 5th Aug 12th Aug 19th Aug 25th Feb Westpac 4 Person Ambrose 26th Aug 4th Mar 11th Mar 18th Mar 25th Mar 1st Apr 8th Apr Mens Monthly Medal w/. Optional Ladies Mens & Ladies Open Single 4BBB Multiplier & Open Single Mens & Ladies Open Single Mens Monthly Medal w/. Optional Ladies Mens & Ladies Open Single 2nd Sep 9th Sep 16th Sep 23rd Sep 30th Sep 7th Oct Mens Monthly Medal w/. Optional Ladies Mens & Ladies Open Single Captains Trophy Round 1 Handiskins R3 4BBB & Open Single Captains Trophy Round 2 Handiskins R4 Mens & Ladies Open Single Handiskins R5 Mens Quarry, Mens Brickyard & Ladies Railyard Handiskins Final Mens Monthly Medal w/. Optional Ladies LSC Matchplay Qualifier (Top 8) Mens & Ladies Open Single 4BBB (Best 2 of 4) & Single Mens Quarry, Mens Brickyard & Ladies Railyard Ken Hesling Memorial Day - 4 Person Ambrose (Pending Green Renovations) Mens Monthly Medal w/. Optional Ladies (Pending Green Renovations) 4BBB Agg. & Single Mens & Ladies Open Single NRL GF Weekend 4 Person Ambrose Mens & Ladies Open Single

5 15th Apr Easter Saturday Mens & Ladies Open Single 14th Oct Mens Monthly Medal w/. Optional Ladies Club Championships Round 1 22nd Apr 4BBB (Best 3 of 4) & Single 21st Oct Mens Ladies Club Championships Round 3 Ladies Strokeplay R1 Junior Championships R1 29th Apr 6th May 13th May 20th May 27th May 3rd Jun 10th Jun 17th Jun 24th Jun LSC 4 Person Ambrose (Scramble Rules) Mens Monthly Medal w/. Optional Ladies 4BBB & Open Single 4BBB KO Qualifier (Top 12) Mens & Ladies Open Single Mens Quarry, Mens Brickyard & Ladies Railyard Mens Monthly Medal w/. Optional Ladies Mens & Ladies Open Single Presidents Trophy Round 1 Mens & Ladies Open Single Presidents Trophy Round 2 Handiskins R1 4BBB & Open Single Handiskins R2 28th Oct 4th Nov 11th Nov 18th Nov 25th Nov 2nd Dec 9th Dec 16th Dec 23rd Dec 30th Dec 4BBB & Single Captains vs Presidents Horse Race, Festival & Golf Awards Mens Monthly Medal w/. Optional Ladies LSC Junior Open Mens & Ladies Open Single 4BBB Multiplier (2 scores x 3rd) & Open Single Mens Monthly Medal w/. Optional Ladies Mens & Ladies Open Single Christmas Hams Day LSC 4 Person Ambrose 4BBB & Open Single Mens & Ladies Open Single Other Events District Events can be found at NSW & Vardon Events can be found at Golf Australia Events can be found at

6 Thursday Ladies Committee Events 2017 Date Event Date Event 12 th Jan Single 6 th Jul Monthly Medal, Vets 19 th Jan Single 13 th Jul Single & Secret 9 26 th Jan Australia Day See LSC Timesheets for Daily Events 2 nd Feb Monthly Medal & Vets 27 th Jul 20 th Jul Single Open Day Agg. w/. Mystery Partner 9 th Feb Single 3 rd Aug Monthly Medal & Vets 16 th Feb Single Par 10 th Aug Single Par 23 rd Fen Open Day 4 Ball Agg. 17 th Aug Single Jean Hogan Trophy 2 nd Mar Monthly Medal, Vets & Goodwill Plate 24 th Aug Single 9 th Mar 2 Person Ambrose 31 st Aug Open Day 4 Ball Modified 16th Mar 4BBB NSW Womens Bowl 7 th Sep Stroke & Medal Playoff 23 rd Mar Single 14 th Sep Ladies AGM Following Golf 30 th Mar 6 th Apr Open Day 4BBB Modified Mabel McKenzie Brooch, Monthly Medal & Vets 21 st Sep w/. Secret th Sep Open Day Canadian Foursomes 13 th Apr 2 Per. Ambrose 5 th Oct Stroke 20 th Apr Single 12 th Oct Single 27 th Apr 4 th May Open Day Single w/. Mystery Partner Aggregate Monthly Medal, Vets Ladies Championships R1 19 th Oct 2 Per. Agg. 26 th Oct Open Day 4BBB

7 11 th May Stroke Ladies Championships R2 2 nd Nov Single Stroke 18 th May 4BBB & NSW Womens Bowl 9 th Nov Presidents vs Captains 8am Start Drawn Partners 25 th May Open Day 2 Per. Ambrose 16 th Nov 2 Per. Ambrose 1 st Jun Monthly Medal, Vets & WGI Trophy 23 rd Nov 4BBB 8 th Jun Single 30 th Nov Open Day w/. Secret th Jun Stroke Vets Country Championships 7 th Dec 3 Person Las Vegas Ambrose 22 nd Jun Ladies Foursomes Champs 27 Holes (drawn partners) 8am start 14 th Dec Ladies Fun Day & Christmas Lunch 29 th Jun Open Day 4BBB Agg.

8 Ladies Medal & Vets Ladies Medal Playoff Ladies Open Day Ladies Goodwill Plate Ladies NSW Bowl Qualifier WGI 4 Ball Classic Qualifier WGI Trophy Qualifier Ladies Vets Country Championships Ladies Presidents v Captains Day Ladies LSC WGI Fourball Championship District Playoff First Thursday of the month Feb-AUG Thursday 7 th September Last Thursday of each month Thursday 2 nd March Thursday 16 th March Thursday 18 th May Thursday 1 st June Thursday 15 th June Thursday 9 th November Monday 26 th June Monday 28 th August District Events can be found at NSW & Vardon Events can be found at Golf Australia Events can be found at

9 Men s Major competitions CLUB CHAMIONSHIPS Entry Fee $65p.p. (Includes comp fees) Tournament conditions Held over 4 rounds on the following dates; o Round 1 Saturday 14 th October o Round 2 Sunday 15 th October o Round 3 Saturday 21 st October o Final Round Sunday 22 nd (Seeded Draw) Played in Grades (Grades sorted on Daily Handicap) o A Grade Handicap 0 6 o A Res Handicap 7 11 o B Grade Handicap o C Grade Handicap 17+ o Junior (U18)** o Senior (Over 55)*** o Ladies Strokeplay Championships (Open to ALL Lady Members)** The Club Champion in each grade will be determined by the lowest gross score over 72 holes. For the 72 hole trophies the player will remain in the grade they started the championship in, however for daily events they will play in that respective grade. In the event of a tie for the club championship in any grade, the winner will be determined by a 3 hole playoff, and if still tied, a sudden death playoff. All other ties will be decided by count back. The top 12 players in each grade (Top 8 in the Senior Championships) after 54 holes will be seeded in allotted tee times beginning at approximately 7am. In the event of inclement weather the tournament director may run the tournament over 54 or 36 holes. The tournament director s decision will be final.

10 **Please Note: The Championships will be contested over 36 holes (Sat 21 st & Sun 22 nd ) Prizes and trophies Daily prizes awarded on the day. 72 hole prizes and trophies are awarded at the presentation evening. Defending Club Champions Club Champion A Reserve Champion B Grade Champion C Grade Champion Senior Champion Junior Champion Ladies Strokeplay Champion Thomas Holz Scott Turnbull Brad Corrie Peter Giorgianni Manny Serrano Wil Daibarra Stefanie Hall

11 LSC Open (Part of Golf Illawarra s IOS) Entry fee $25 Tournament conditions The LSC Open event will be played on Sunday 19 th November. Stroke event played over 18 holes, Links Open Champion will be the player with the lowest gross score over 18 holes. A tie for the Open Championship in each grade will be determined by a 3 hole playoff, and if still tied, a sudden death playoff. All other ties will be decided by count back. Prizes and trophies Will be awarded on the day. Defending LSC Open Champions LSC Open Champion Thomas Holz

12 Club Match play Entry fee $10 (on top of applicable comp fee) Tournament conditions Qualifying will be the Stroke event on Saturday 5 th August. Top 8 Gross scores in A, A Res, B & C Grade will qualify. Tee times will be allocated for all qualifiers on the dates set out below; o Round 1 Sunday 13 th August o Semi Finals Sunday 20 th August (AM) o Finals Sunday 20 th August (PM) In the instance where only one player shows up for the allotted tee time then that player will advance regardless of ranking. All matches, in all grades, are to be played off the stick (no handicaps used). Prizes and Trophies Prizes are awarded on completion of the final. Trophies will be awarded at the presentation evening. Defending Matchplay Champions Club Match Play Champion A Reserve Champion B Grade Champion C Grade Champion Dave McMullen Rob Andreeski James Borthwick Keith Armstrong

13 Coca Cola PGA Challenge Entry fee Visitors - $45 per qualifying round Members - $27 per qualifying round Tournament conditions Qualifying rounds will be held every Friday from November through October o Single o Players may book in and play at any time available each Friday The best stableford score from each qualifying round will go into the Coca Cola PGA Challenge Final to be LSC on Friday 21 st October 2016.

14 Ken Hesling Memorial Day Ken was a much loved member and director of the Links Shell Cove, who passed away in February Ken was an inaugural member well known for his sense of humour, his love of golf and telling everyone that left hander s are better golfers. This event has been put on the schedule so Ken can always be a part of The Links. Entry fee $13 Tournament Conditions 4 Person Ambrose Event to be played on Saturday 2 nd September In memory of the most charismatic left hander in the club all players are to tee off left handed on the 1 st Hole. Regardless whether you are left handed or not! Prizes and Trophies Prizes are awarded on the day Defending Champions Anthony Brunero & Peter Webley

15 President s V Captain Day. Entry fee $13 Tournament conditions Event Horse Race AM 4BBB o A shotgun 7am PM Horse Race o The top 7 Presidents Teams & Top 7 Captains Teams will qualify for the Horse Race Event o Players will assemble at approx. 12:30pm on the 1 st & 2 nd tees for the PM Horse Race. Defending Team 2016 Captains (Darren Sparks & David Spencer)

16 Presidents and Captains Trophies Entry fee $13 Tournament conditions Single un-graded to be played over two consecutive Saturdays, combined score to be used. Presidents Trophy will be played on Saturday 10 th & 17 th June Captains Trophy will be played on Saturday 8 th & 15 th July Prizes and Trophies Prizes are awarded on the day, Trophies to be awarded on the presentation evening. Defending Champions Presidents Trophy Captains Trophy Matt Gibb Brett Gilly

17 NRL Grand Final Day Entry fee $13 Tournament conditions NRL Grand final day will be held on Saturday 30 th September. Event is a 4 person Ambrose. Players are encouraged to dress in their favourite NRL Supporters gear, or NFL, AFL, Soccer, volleyball or whatever your sport may be. (South Sydney supporters incur an automatic 2 stroke penalty). Each team must use 3 tee shots of every team member. Prizes and Trophies. Prizes are awarded on the day Defending Champions Owen Jones, Brad Corrie, James Hegarty & David Gentles Best Dressed Defending Champion/Team Greg Mackenzie, Kevin Hartnett, Manny Serrano & Brian Goodall

18 4BBB KO Event Entry fee $10 per team (in addition to daily comp fee) Tournament conditions 4BBB KO Qualifier to be played on Saturday 13 th May Top 12 teams qualify for Knockout. The Match play index WILL NOT be used. If a qualifying team has one player unavailable they may elect to play the match with a single player. Round 1 to be played on Sunday 21 st May Round 2 to be played on Semi s & Finals to be played on Sunday 28 th May Sunday 4 th June Prizes and Trophies Prizes will be awarded upon completion of the final. Trophies will be awarded at the presentation evening. Defending Champions Darren Sparks & David Spencer

19 Westpac 4 Person Ambrose Entry fee $13p.p. Tournament conditions Westpac 2 Person Ambrose event will be played on Saturday 25 th February Each player must use 3 tee shots. 1/8 combined handicap Prizes and Trophies Prizes are awarded on the day, Trophies to be awarded on the presentation evening. Defending Champions Anthony Brunero & Grant Meredith

20 Links Foursomes Entry fee $15p.p. Tournament conditions Links Foursomes championships will be played over 36 holes on Sunday 30 th April The field will be limited to 36 players (18 teams) and entries MUST be in by Thursday 27 th April. Please note there will be no Tee Plus timesheet available for those players wishing to play in the foursomes championships, all bookings are through the golf shop. Prizes and Trophies Prizes are awarded on the day, Trophies to be awarded on the presentation evening. Defending Champions Jason Kast & Kurt Miller

21 Holden Scramble Local qualifying Dates; Sunday 27 th August 2017 For more information on the Holden Scramble format and rules visit Veterans LSC Veterans competitions are held EVERY WEDNESDAY in 2017 unless otherwise specified. All Vets competitions will be Single events unless otherwise specified. Competition Fee $13p.p. Walking $29p.p. inc. electric cart hire

22 Womens LSC Women are welcome to play in all events at The Links Shell Cove (however they will not be eligible to win Men s Monthly Medal s & Men s Honour Board Events) Competition Fees are $13p.p. (Golf operations staff retain the right to change this as necessary) All events are open to visitors and a full list of visitor fees can be found on our website Lady visitors & Lifestyle Members however, will not be allowed to win ladies honour board or medal events. Monthly Medals will be the first Thursday of each month unless otherwise specified.

23 LADIES MAJOR EVENTS Ladies Championships Entry Fee - $30p.p Tournament conditions Single Stroke Held over 2 rounds on the following dates; o Round 1 Thursday 4 th May o Round 2 Thursday 11 th May Played in Divisions o Division 1 Daily Handicap 0-27 o Division 2 Daily Handicap 28+ Both 7 Day members & Midweek members are eligible to compete in the Club Championships In the event of a tie a 3 hole playoff will be used to determine the Championship winner, if scores are still tied after the 3 hole playoff a sudden death playoff will be held until a winner is determined. Defending Champions Division 1 Sarah Ryan Division 2 Shirley Murphy Ladies Foursomes Championships Entry Fee - $15p.p. Tournament Conditions Played over 27 Holes on Thursday 22 nd June Both 7 Day members & Midweek members are eligible to compete in the Foursomes Championships In the event of a tie a 3 hole playoff will be used to determine the Championship winner, if scores are still tied after the 3 hole playoff a sudden death playoff will be held until a winner is determined. Defending Champions Kerry Michie & Leonie Williams

24 Gold Medal Playoff Tournament Conditions Played in two Divisions o Div1. Daily Handicap 0 27 o Div2. Daily Handicap The winners of each Monthly Medal in each grade will be eligible to compete in the Gold Medal. The Gold Medal Playoff will be held on Thursday 7 th September Defending Champion Leonie Williams Jean Hogan Trophy The Trophy for this event has been donated by Jean Hogan, a Life Member of Shellharbour Golf Club & The Links Shell Cove. The Jean Hogan Trophy has also been made a Womens Honour Board Event. Tournament Conditions This event is played as a Single on Thursday 17 th August The best Score on the day will be declared the Jean Hogan Trophy Champion In the event of a tie the winner will be decided by way of a countback Defending Champion Leonie Williams

25 WGI Trophy Date: Held in conjunction with the June Monthly Medal on Thursday 1 st June Event Conditions Entry fee: $5p.p. This is an 18 hole stroke event with the winner at club level being eligible to compete on Finals Day in the WGI Trophy event in October 2017 atst. Georges Basin Country Club. Ties will be decided on countback WGNSW Medals Entry Fee $5p.p. Tournament Conditions Six stroke rounds of 18 holes to be played on Thursday s in conjunction with the Monthly Medal Played in 3 Divisions (using GA Handicaps) o Div o Div o Div Rounds MUST be played between February and September The winner of the Medal at Club Level is the player returning the lowest nett aggregate of three scores at the end of the six rounds. These players will then be eligible for the Medal Playoffs.

26 NSW Bowl Qualifying Event Conditions Entry fee $5 To be held on Thursday 16 th March 2BBB event This is a special annual competition to support the Womens NSW Open. Overall winners will be rewarded with a trip to the Womens NSW Open in January, 2018, including a place in the Pro-Am. WGI 4 Ball Classic v Par Event Conditions The WGI Fourball Championship is a two person teams event versus par with one player s score to count on each hole. Played on Thursday 18 th May The competition is open to female golfers (over the age of 18 by the date of the State Final). Each team will consist of two female members of the same golf club, being the club conducting the Stage 1 event and must remain full financial members of that club for the duration of the competition. Ties will be decided on countback District WGI playoff for winners will be held at The Links Shell Cove on 28 th August, The State Final is two rounds of 18 holes fourball best ball versus par. In 2017 the State Final will be held at Bonville Golf Resort in November.

27 Goodwill Plate Event Conditions Entry fee $2 Stroke event to be held on Thursday 2 nd March This is a special annual event to raise funds for donation to a charity recommended by the Board of Golf NSW.

28 Links Shell Cove Tournament, Competition & Course Record Conditions The tournament/match committee reserves the right to alter any of the conditions and schedules as necessary. Any decision made by the tournament/match committee, in any matter, will be final. Starting Time Players are required to register with the golf operations or starter of the event at least 15mins prior to their allocated tee time. Once called to the tee players must move IMMEDIATELY to their respective starting tee to be ready to play as soon as it is safe to do so. If a player is not present once all other members of the group have teed off, they will be deemed to have missed their tee time and be disqualified. Conforming Balls & Driver Players must use a brand of ball on the current R&A list of Conforming Golf Balls. 1. Penalty for breach of this condition is disqualification 2. The one ball rule is NOT in effect Any driver a player carries must have a clubhead identified by model and loft that is named on the current R&A list of Conforming Driver Heads. 1. Penalty for carrying a non-conforming club is two strokes per hole for a maximum of four strokes per round. In match play, the state of the match is adjusted by deducting one hole for each hole at which a breach occurred; maximum deduction per round is two holes. 2. Penalty for using a non-conforming club is disqualification. Caddies & Golf Carts Caddies are permitted in any event held at The Links Shell Cove unless outlined in third party or individual event conditions. 1. A player may only have ONE caddy at all times during any event Golf carts are permitted for all events at The Links Shell Cove unless outlined in third party or individual event conditions. Mobile Phones Mobile phones are permitted for use at any time on the golf course. For the courtesy of your playing partners, necessary phone calls should be kept brief and discreet and phones should be set on silent mode at all times whilst on the course.

29 Ties In the event of a tie in the scratch event for an LSC Major or Honour Board event, a 3 hole playoff on holes 1, 2 & 18 will be used to determine a winner. If players are still tied after this they will enter a sudden-death playoff where the 18 th hole will be played over until a winner is decided. All nett events and minor placings will be decided using countbacks. Matchplay Qualification Tie In the event of a tied score for any qualifying position, in any grade, a countback will be used to determine the placings. Distance Measuring Devices During any event, a player may obtain distance information by use of a distance measuring device. If, during a stipulated round, a player uses a device to measure other conditions which may affect his play (e.g. elevation changes, wind direction/speed etc.) the player is in breach of Rule Penalty for first breach of Rules is two strokes in stroke play or loss of hole in match play and subsequent offence is disqualification. Course Records A Course Record score will only be recognised as the official course record if made in an individual stroke play competition (excluding bogey, par or competitions). The round must be played from the Quarry (or equivalent Championship tees at the time). The below criteria must be adhered to for a stroke play round score to qualify for a course record score; The course shall not be shortened by more that 90m overall from its full rated distance. Preferred lies MUST NOT be in play on the golf course on more than three (3) full holes. No more than 30% of bunkers shall be deemed not in play

30 The Links Ready Golf Mantra Before play Book in 15 mins before your scheduled start time Be on the tee 5 mins before your scheduled start time Within reason, if the tee is running early, your group will not be held back to wait for you During play Shortest hitter to play first on all tee shots, even on par 3 s if they cannot get to the green. If ready (even if it s not your turn) hit your shot when it is safe to do so. If your ball goes into a hazard/long grass area, do not look for it if you won t be able to play it anyway. If your group is out of position NO practice swings. Leave your bag/cart in the direction of the next hole. Hit a provisional ball if in doubt that your original could be lost. Pick up immediately if you cannot score on a hole. On the green Putt out when possible! You will not affect your opponent s line! (the green was mowed with a machine much heavier than you that morning!) Line up putts whilst others are putting Marking scorecards Do this on the next tee whilst others are hitting their tee shots If the fairway/green is clear when you get to the tee, tee off before you mark your card!

31 Links Shell Cove Standard Local Rules and Conditions Out of Bounds Defined by the nearest inside points, at ground level, of any boundary fencing or white stakes with black tops. Water and Lateral Hazard Stakes & Lines Hazards are defined by RED/YELLOW hazard pegs, or where there are no pegs, the chemically applied kill line. The line of the hazard is to be determined by The Line of The Hazard (i.e. kill line, unmaintained grass line or rock line), the Chemically applied Kill Line or if neither can be determined the line of sight between hazard pegs. Long Unmaintained Kikuyu & Native Grasses All areas of long UNMAINTAINED native grass (including areas of long unmaintained kikuyu grass) are to be treated as Lateral Hazards and relief may be taken, with penalty, following this rule. Embedded Ball Through the Green Local Rule is in effect for all Competitions at The Links Shell Cove; Through the Green, a ball that is embedded in its own pitch-mark in the ground, except sand, may be lifted, without penalty, cleaned and dropped as near as possible to where it lay but not nearer the hole. Mulch Areas & Tee Gardens Mulch areas, and any natural planting and/or Rock, unless otherwise marked by local rule, are IN PLAY and a ball coming to rest in these areas must be played as it lies. Relief MAY be taken from tee gardens, defined by local quarry rock, without penalty to the nearest point and the ball may be dropped, within 1 club length, no nearer the hole. Roads and Cart Paths Any artificially made Cart Path s or Road within the boundary of the golf course are to be treated as immovable obstructions, relief MAY be taken to the nearest point, without penalty and the ball dropped within one club length no nearer the hole. NB: A ball coming to rest on a bridge/pathway that crosses a hazard is to be treated as being IN the hazard. Ground Under Repair GUR is defined by White stakes or lines and relief MUST be taken from these areas using the one of the options below; 1. To the nearest point of relief, a ball may then be dropped within ONE club length, no nearer the hole. Or; 2. In the Drop Zone provided which is marked by a white painted box or orange tee markers.

32 Drainage Lines Relief may be taken, without penalty from any drainage lines, or works associate with. A ball may be dropped at the nearest point, no nearer the hole. Drop Zones (Hazards) The 3 rd Hole has a permanent drop zone in place on the green side of the water hazard. The drop zone is marked by Orange Markers & Drop Zone signage, this MAY be used as an extra option when taking relief from a ball hit into the water hazard. Provisional Ball A player may hit a provisional ball without penalty (when suspected that it may be in a hazard). The player must indicate that it is a provisional ball to his marker before doing so. Wheel Ruts Where unmarked, relief may be taken without penalty (outside hazards) from stance and/or ball interference caused by wheel ruts. Relief must be taken to the nearest point, no nearer the hole. Distance Measuring Devices During any event, a player may obtain distance information by use of a distance measuring device. If, during a stipulated round, a player uses a device to measure other conditions which may affect his play (e.g. elevation changes, wind direction/speed etc.) the player is in breach of Rule Penalty for first breach of Rules is two strokes in stroke play or loss of hole in match play and subsequent offence is disqualification. Sprinkler Heads on Fringe of Green Relief MAY be taken if a sprinkler head directly interferes with a players ball, stance or swing. Relief MAY NOT be taken for line of play/sight interference. Practice Shots On the day of any stipulated competition round, a player may not hit any practice stroke on any hole in play for that competition prior to tee off. Any player in breach of this rule may face a stroke penalty or disqualification at the Match Committee s discretion.

33 TYPES OF COMPETITION Stroke: Full Handicap Par: Full Handicap : Full Handicap FOURSOMES Procedure - two players play as partners and use one ball. The partners strike off alternately from the tee and thereafter strike the ball alternately during the play of each hole. In 36 hole events the teeing order shall be reversed. On a 27 hole event the teeing order shall be reversed after the first 18 holes. In mixed 27 hole foursomes the men will hit off 1st from the first tee and the order will be reversed after playing 18 holes. Handicap ½ Combined HCP FOUR - BALL - BEST BALL (4BBB) Procedure Played in teams of two and can be played in the format of stroke, par and stableford. Teams take the best stableford score of the two players on each hole. Handicap Full Handicap LINKS 2 PERSON AMBROSE The following rules will be used in 2 person Ambrose events played at Links Shell Cove, this includes honor board events. (unless otherwise specified) 1. Each player must use 4 tee shots. 2. Maximum difference between the two handicaps is 10. If the difference is more than 10 then the highest handicapped player will reduce his/her handicap so it is only 10 greater than his/her partner. (for example if player A is off 2 and player B is off 27, then player B will be reduced to 12. thus making their Ambrose handicap = 14 / 4 = 3 ½) Handicap 1/4 combined handicap

34 MODIFIED 4BBB STABLEFORD This event is played in teams of two. The procedure is as follows; both players tee off and the best shot is chosen. Each player plays out their own ball from this position and the best score between the two players is recorded for that hole. This process is repeated for all 18 holes. 4 Tee Shots must be used by each player. Handicap Full Handicap 9/NINE CHALLENGE This event is played in the following format: Front 9 Holes This will be played as 4BBB Back 9 Holes This will be played as an Ambrose Both nines are to be played as a stroke event with 1/3 of the teams combined handicap to be used to work out the nett score. *Note: Regardless of whether you tee off from the first or tenth tee, the actual front 9 MUST always be played as a 4BBB and the actual back 9 MUST always be played as an Ambrose. Handicap 1/3 Combined handicap COUNTBACK The following method is used for determining ties in 18 hole events: (a) The best net score over the last nine holes (i.e.1/2 handicap) should their still be a tie (b) The best net score over the last 6 holes (i.e.1/3 handicap) if a further tie (c) The best net score over the last 3 holes (i.e. 1/6 handicap) if a further tie (d) Count back hole by hole from the #1 index hole

35 PLAYOFFS Where an event requires a playoff the following format will be used. 3 hole playoff on Holes 3, 4 and 18. If still tied players will continuously play the 18 th hole until a winner is determined.

36 Whilst management will continue to monitor and police slow play, there are responsibilities on players to help maintain an acceptable pace of play and ensure an enjoyable and timely round whether you are off in the 1st group, last group, or anywhere in between. The have Links has designed the below "Ready Golf Mantra" to be used in competition golf at The Links; The Links Ready Golf Mantra Doing the small things adds up, saving 1 minute per hole will shave close to 20mins off your round! Before play Book in to golf shop 15 mins before your scheduled start time During play Shortest hitters tee off first - No honours are to be played On par 3's players that cannot reach green to play whilst group in front is on green. There is no order of play! Immediately play your shot when you are ready and it is safe. Pick up immediately if you cannot score on a hole. Mark your scorecards on the next tee whilst others are hitting. On The Green Putt out (soft spikes will not damage other players line) Line up your putt whilst others are putting RECIPROCAL CLUBS For a full list of clubs LSC Members are affiliated with please visit