Tilgate Forest Golf Club

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1 Tilgate Forest Golf Club Men's Section Information booklet and Fixture List March 2017 Web page:

2 Committee Members 2017 Captain Paul Starling Vice Captain Neill Jonas Honorary Secretary Les Hasell Handicap Secretary Ian Bourton Past Captain David Beattie Treasurer Gerson Louzado Chairman Colin Stirling Jones Co-opted Committee Members Ray Benson Tony Bishop Doug Comber Brian Cnudde Ken Linturn

3 Captains Charity The Golden Lion Children s Trust is a charity dedicated to providing hope, help and happiness to children with special needs and underprivileged youngsters. The roots of the Trust lie within Gatwick Airport. Today the Trust maintains its links with the airport but is made up of people from a much wider field. The charity has remained independent of any other charitable institutions and is completely self-financing. The Golden Lion Children s Trust also remains independent of any regular corporate sponsorship although the generosity and support of companies large and small mainly from around Gatwick Airport and from the South of England remain the major source of our funding. The Golden Lion Children s Trust differs from many other charities in so much as we never make donations of money to specific organisations. Our donations consist of the provision of services, goods and more usually activities for the children. Golden Lion Children s Trust PO Box 400 Lewes BN8 4RZ

4 Club Rules Men s Section Rules as at 1 st March 2017 This document replaces any previous version issued prior to this date. This set of rules is prepared in good faith. No unusual interpretation of the following rules may or should be assumed. Name: The Section shall be known as Tilgate Forest Golf Club (TFGC) Men s Section. The Men s Section is based and plays its competitions at Tilgate Forest Golf Centre, Titmus Drive, Crawley, West Sussex. Purpose and Aims: To organise and regulate the running of competitions and matches, at all times under the Rules of the Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews. To promote good relationships and links with all other Sections and Committees of TFGC, Crawley Borough Council, Glendale, Sussex County Golf Union, NAPGC and other golf clubs. Committee: The Committee shall consist of: Captain, Vice Captain, Secretary, Treasurer, Handicap Secretary, Chairman and External Competition Organiser. Additional Committee Members may be Co-opted to be elected at the club AGM at the discretion of the Committee. These members will have no voting rights at Committee meetings. All members are eligible for election to the Committee, providing they have been a member of the Section for one year. Before a member can become Captain he must have served as Vice Captain for one year. All Committee Members must be elected or re-elected by ballot each year at the Section AGM. There is no time limit for service for any Committee post. Any member wishing to put his name forward for a place on the Committee must enter their name on forms posted on the notice board. These will be posted at least 21 days before the Section AGM.

5 Club Rules In the event of any Committee member resigning or being removed by death or otherwise, another appointment may be made by the Committee to fill the place. This arrangement will remain until the next AGM. The Section may employ, after consultation with the membership, an administrator to support all or any Committee members. Committee Duties: Captain Is responsible for representing the Men s Section at any official function that requires his attendance throughout his term of office (normally one year). He will also be reimbursed for the cost of a blazer or Sports Jacket bearing a badge of office upon production of relevant receipts. The limit of this expense is to be agreed at the AGM. He must also produce a budget for Captain s Day. This is to be presented to the Committee and Treasurer at least three months prior to the event, for their approval. Vice Captain Will support and replace the Captain when necessary. He will also be responsible for being lead organiser for all internal Competitions. Secretary Is responsible for overseeing all of the administrative tasks of the Section. The Secretary will record all minutes and keep files of membership and other Section records as required. Treasurer Is responsible for the competent administration of Section funds. He will be responsible for presentation of adjustments to the operating budget of the AGM, including any fees to be paid by members, propose subscriptions amounts to belong to the Section, and present his proposals in person at the AGM. The operating budget structure is listed at the end of this document. Handicap Secretary Is responsible for the issuing, maintaining and adjusting of handicaps of the Men s Section. Chairman Is responsible for organising venues and times for Committee meetings and for keeping to the agenda of the meetings. External Competition Secretary Is responsible for organising of all external Competitions.

6 Club Rules In exceptional circumstances a Committee member may temporarily hold a maximum of two Committee positions. The Committee will meet as and when required but as a minimum this will be monthly. A quorum will be any three of the following, the Captain, Vice Captain, Treasurer, Chairman and Secretary. If finances are involved the Treasurer must be present. Finances: The Committee, under the guidance of the Treasurer, shall establish bank accounts as necessary to hold the Section funds. Account signatories shall be the Treasurer and one of The Captain, Vice Captain or Secretary. No expenditure over the approved budget will be allowed unless it has been debated and approved by all members of the Committee. Members Responsibilities & Expenses: To be a member of the men s Section of TFGC you must be 18 years or more. Only members of the men s Section can compete in Men s Section Competitions. Members who fail to attend a Competition into which they have entered and been drawn, without giving the organisers 48 hours notice will have a cost levied against them. This cost will be decided at the AGM and will apply until changed by a resolution at subsequent AGM. The present levy is 10. Membership of the Men s Section will run for twelve months from the date of joining. Members representing the Men s Section of TFGC in a National Final may be entitled to be reimbursed for expenses accrued for subsistence, accommodation, and travel up to a maximum amount agreed at the AGM. This is subject to allowable budget and suitability of the competition involved. These sums will only be paid on production of valid receipts. New Members: Must apply on an official form, and their acceptance is subject to the approval of the Committee. Annual General Meetings: Shall take place no later than the end of January. Members will be notified by post or at least 21 days in advance. Notice for election of officers for the Committee positions will be posted on the club notice board also 21 days before this meeting.

7 Club Rules All members of the Committee will be available in person to answer questions on their performance during the year. The Captain, Secretary and Treasurer will make reports. Members will also be able to raise proposals and other matters for discussion. These must be sent to the secretary no later than 5 days before the AGM so that they can be displayed on the notice board and proposed and seconded by fully paid up members. The Chairman will chair the meeting unless members request otherwise. Extraordinary General Meetings: Will be called by the Committee or 10% of the Section members who request such a meeting. The subject matter must be in written form to the Committee who will arrange a suitable venue and time within 28 days of the request. Competition Rules: Normal dress code will be observed by all members i.e. no jeans or t shirts. Members must be on the tee 10 minutes prior to their tee time; failure to comply with this courtesy to other players will result in a one shot penalty in stroke play or a two point deduction in Stableford play. We must address slow play during our competitions therefore: Please do not mark your card on the green, move on to the next tee and fill the card there. If it is your honour, play your shot then fill out the scorecard. Be ready to play when it is your turn. Do not wait until it is your turn before you select a club, put on your glove etc. When putting out, please leave your trolley or buggy near the exit from the hole (entrance to the next tee). In cases where a player s ball has entered the rough or the trees, play your shot prior to helping him look for his ball. Always play a provisional ball if in doubt about the location of your ball. If looking for a ball and the next group are on the tee, please call them through as soon as possible.

8 2017 Fixtures March April May June July DATE DAY COMPETITION SLOTS Stroke Index 1st TEE 4th SAT Roll Up 6 Yellow 08:32 11th SAT Roll Up 6 Yellow 08:32 18th SAT Roll Up 6 Yellow 08:32 25th SAT Roll Up 6 Yellow 08:32 1st SAT April Stableford 8 Yellow 08:00 8th SAT Greensome Cup (Stableford) 8 White 08:00 15th SAT Memorial Cup (M) 8 White 08:00 22nd SAT April Medal 8 White 08:00 29th SAT May Day Rosebowl (M) 8 White 08:00 6th SAT May Stableford 8 Yellow 08:00 13th SAT Spring Cup (M) 8 White 08:00 20th SAT May Medal 8 White 08:00 27th SAT Whitsun Trophy (M) (Stableford) 8 White 08:00 3rd SAT June Stableford 8 Yellow 08:00 10th SAT June Medal 8 White 08:00 17th SAT Club Cup (M) 8 White 08:00 24th SAT Royal British Legion Charity Day 20 Yellow 08:00 1st SAT July Stableford 8 Yellow 08:00 8th SAT CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP #1 10 White 08:00 9th SUN CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP #2 10 White 08:00 15th SAT FREE DAY N/A 22nd SAT Mid-Summer Cup (M) 8 White 08:00 29th SAT July Medal 8 White 08:00

9 2017 Fixtures August DATE September October November December DAY COMPETITION SLOTS Stroke Index 1st TEE 5th SAT August Stableford 8 Yellow 08:00 12th SAT Captain's Day 20 Yellow 08:00 19th SAT August Medal 8 White 08:00 25th FRI Away Singing Hills N/A 26th SAT FREE DAY N/A 2nd SAT Stableford Cup (M) 8 White 08:00 9th SAT September Stableford 8 Yellow 08:00 16th SAT The Masters (M) 8 White 08:00 23rd SAT September Medal 8 White 08:00 30th SAT Four-Ball Better Ball (M) 8 White 08:00 7th SAT October Stableford 8 Yellow 08:00 14th SAT Autumn Cup (M) 8 White 08:00 21st SAT October Medal 8 White 08:00 28th SAT FREE DAY N/A 4th SAT November Stableford 8 Yellow 08:32 11th SAT Greensome Medal (Strokeplay pairs) 8 White 08:32 18th SAT FREE DAY (PRESENTATION NIGHT) N/A 25th SAT November Medal 8 White 08:32 2nd SAT Turkey Trot 8 Yellow 08:32 9th SAT Roll Up 6 Yellow 08:32 16th SAT Roll Up 6 Yellow 08:32 23rd SAT Roll Up 6 Yellow 08:32 30th SAT Roll Up 8 Yellow 08:32

10 Abnormal Ground Conditions Three definitions are as follows: Casual Water Ground Under Repair Rules of Golf Some often misinterpreted or misunderstood rules Hole, cast or runway made by a burrowing animal, a reptile or bird (not dogs). Interference occurs when your ball lies in or touches the condition or it interferes with your stance or swing. Relief is granted irrespective of whether you can physically swing at the ball and the nearest point is determined without regard for fairway or rough. It applies in bunkers and greens too. You can drop within one club length of the nearest point of relief. Unplayable ball Faced with a simple chip across the green you catch it thin and then watch it scream across the green into a bunker on the other side. If bunkers are not your forte, one of your options is to deem the ball unplayable and, under penalty of one stroke, play your next shot from the original spot. Under penalty of stroke and distance you can deem a ball unplayable at any time during a round and anywhere on the course, including the teeing ground and putting green. You don t have to say the word unplayable, just announce your intention to play another ball. Ground under repair (GUR) Ground under repair is any part of the course so marked by order of the committee or by it s authorised representative. All ground and any grass, bush, tree or other growing thing within the ground under repair are part of GUR. GUR includes material piled for removal and a hole made by a greenkeeper, even if not so marked. Grass cuttings and other material left on the course that have been abandoned and are not intended to be removed are not GUR unless so marked.

11 Rules of Golf Some often misinterpreted or misunderstood rules Lost ball After hitting a wayward shot you decide to play a provisional ball which rolls to tap-in distance. Your original ball is likely to be in a tough spot and, thinking you will not now be able to beat the score you make with your second ball, even with the penalty, you would really rather not find it. That s fine, you don t have to. You can go straight to your provisional ball and make another stroke at it so it becomes the ball in play. However, if your playing partner thinks they have spotted your ball, you are obliged to identify it. Dropping the ball When dropping a ball the only requirement is for you to stand erect holding the ball at shoulder height and at arm s length and drop it. The conditions where a dropped ball must be re-dropped are if it: Rolls to a position where there is interference from the same condition from which relief is being taken Comes to rest more than two club-lengths from where it was dropped Comes to rest nearer to the hole than it s original position, the nearest point of relief or where the ball last crossed the margin of a hazard. If a ball dropped for a second time rolls into any of these positions it can be placed at the position where it first struck the ground when it was redropped.

12 Rules of Golf Determining nearest point of relief The nearest point of relief is the reference point for taking relief without penalty from interference by an immovable obstruction, an abnormal ground condition or a wrong putting green. It is the point on the course nearest to where the ball lies: that is not nearer the hole, and where, if the ball were so positioned, no interference by the condition from which relief is sought would exist for the stroke the player would have made from the original position if the condition were not there.

13 Local Rule Local Rule applicable as from 1st January 2017 Rules 18-2, 18-3 and 20-1 are modified as follows: When a player s ball lies on the putting green, there is no penalty if the ball or ball-marker is accidentally moved by the player, his partner, his opponent, or any of their caddies or equipment. The moved ball or ball-marker must be replaced as provided in Rules 18-2, 18-3 and This Local Rule applies only when the player s ball or ball-marker lies on the putting green and any movement is accidental. Note: If it is determined that a player s ball on the putting green was moved as a result of wind, water or some other natural cause such as the effects of gravity, the ball must be played as it lies from its new location. A ball-marker moved in such circumstances is replaced."

14 Tilgate Forest Golf Club Men s Section Golf Course Etiquette - A Guide -

15 Unlike many sports, golf is played, for the most part, without the supervision of a referee or umpire. The game relies on the integrity of the individual to show consideration for other players and to abide by the Rules. All players should conduct themselves in a disciplined manner, demonstrating courtesy and sportsmanship at all times, irrespective of how competitive they may be. This is the spirit of the game of golf. Keep up with the group in front!!

16 SAFETY Players should ensure that no one is standing close by or in a position to be hit by the club, the ball or any stones, pebbles, twigs or the like when they make a stroke or practice swing. Players should not play until the players in front are out of range. If a player plays a ball in a direction where there is a danger of hitting someone, he should immediately shout a warning. The traditional word of warning in such a situation is "fore." Keep up with the group in front!!

17 CONSIDERATION FOR OTHER PLAYERS No Disturbance or Distraction Players should always show consideration for other players on the course and should not disturb their play by moving, talking or making any unnecessary noise. Players should ensure that any electronic device taken onto the course does not distract other players. On the teeing ground, a player should not tee his ball until it is his turn to play. Players should not stand close to or directly behind the ball, or directly behind the hole, when a player is about to play. Keep up with the group in front!!

18 CONSIDERATION FOR OTHER PLAYERS On the Putting Green On the putting green, players should not stand on another player's line of putt or when he is making a stroke, cast a shadow over his line of putt. Players should remain on or close to the putting green until all other players in the group have holed out. In stroke play, a player who is acting as a marker should, if necessary, on the way to the next tee, check the score with the player concerned and record it. Keep up with the group in front!!

19 CARE OF THE COURSE Bunkers Before leaving a bunker, players should carefully fill up and smooth over all holes and footprints made by them and any nearby made by others. If a rake is within reasonable proximity of the bunker, the rake should be used for this purpose. Keep up with the group in front!!

20 CARE OF THE COURSE Repair of Divots, Ball-Marks and Damage by Shoes Players should carefully repair any divot holes made by them and any damage to the putting green made by the impact of a ball (whether or not made by the player himself). On completion of the hole by all players in the group, damage to the putting green caused by golf shoes should be repaired. Keep up with the group in front!!

21 CARE OF THE COURSE Preventing Unnecessary Damage Players should avoid causing damage to the course by removing divots when taking practice swings or by hitting the head of a club into the ground, whether in anger or for any other reason. Players should ensure that no damage is done to the putting green when putting down bags or the flagstick. In order to avoid damaging the hole, players and caddies should not stand too close to the hole and should take care during the handling of the flagstick and the removal of a ball from the hole. Keep up with the group in front!!

22 PACE OF PLAY Be Ready to Play Players should be ready to play as soon as it is their turn to play. When playing on or near the putting green, they should leave their bags / buggies / trolleys in such a position as will enable quick movement off the green and towards the next tee. When the play of a hole has been completed, players should immediately leave the putting green. The golfer with the honour should play as soon as possible and mark the scorecard afterwards. Keep up with the group in front!!

23 PACE OF PLAY Lost Ball If a player believes his ball may be lost outside a water hazard or is out of bounds, to save time, he should play a provisional ball. Players searching for a ball should signal the players in the group behind them to play through as soon as it becomes apparent that the ball will not easily be found. They should not search for five minutes before doing so. Having allowed the group behind to play through, they should not continue play until that group has passed and is out of range. Keep up with the group in front!!

24 PACE OF PLAY Play at a Good Pace and Keep Up Players should play at a good pace. It is a group's responsibility to keep up with the group in front. If it loses a clear hole and it is delaying the group behind, it should invite the group behind to play through, irrespective of the number of players in that group. If only the Golfers in front replaced their divots, repaired their pitchmarks, smoothed bunkers, kept just behind the group in front not just in front of the group behind and walked briskly between shots what a perfect game Golf would be! From the people behind. Keep up with the group in front!!