LSC GOLF SCHEDULE & HONOUR BOARD EVENTS 2018

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1 LSC GOLF SCHEDULE & HONOUR BOARD EVENTS 2018

2 2018 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 Finals Matchplay Championships Finals 4BBB KO Qualifying (Top 8 Teams) 4BBB KO Round 1 Matches 4BBB KO Semi Final Matches 4BBB KO Final Matches Westpac 4 Person Ambrose (Medley) Men s Gold Medal Playoff Men s Foursomes Championships (36 Holes) Ladies Club Championships Ladies Foursomes Championships (27 Holes) Ladies Jean Hogan Trophy (Single ) Ladies Medal Playoff Saturday 20 th Oct Sunday 21 st Oct Saturday 27 th Oct* Sunday 28 th Oct* Sunday 18 th Nov Saturday 3 rd Nov Saturday 4 th Aug Sunday 12 th August Saturday 18 th Aug Sunday 19 th Aug Saturday 12 th May Saturday 19 th May Saturday 26 th May Sunday 27 th May Saturday 24 th Feb Saturday 3 rd Nov Sunday 15 th April Thursday 3 rd May Thursday 10 th May Thursday 21 st June Thursday 16 th August Thursday 6 th September

3 2018 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 Open Medley Single Wednesday s Veterans Medley Single Open Medley Single Thursday Open Medley Single Friday Open Medley Single Saturday Mens & Ladies Open Competition *Events as per Saturday Schedule on following page Sunday Open Medley Single * *On select Sunday s. Please monitor individual timesheets for these events.

4 Saturday Competition Schedule (Any changes will be communicated to members via & social media channels) Date Event Date Event 6 th Jan 13 th Jan 20 th Jan 27 th Jan 3 rd Feb 10 th Feb 17 th Feb Mens & Ladies Open Single Mens Monthly Medal w/. Optional Ladies 4BBB & Open Medley Mens Quarry Mens Brickyard Ladies Mens Monthly Medal w/. Optional Ladies Mens & Ladies Open Single 4BBB (Best 2 of 4) & Single 7 th Jul 14 th Jul 21 st Jul 28 th Jul 4 th Aug 11 th Aug 18 th Aug 24 th Feb Westpac 4 Person Ambrose 25 th Aug 3 rd Mar Mens Monthly Medal w/. Optional Ladies 1 st Sep Mens Monthly Medal w/. Optional Ladies Mens & Ladies Open Single Captains Trophy Round 1 Handiskins R4 4BBB (Best 2 Multiplied by 3 rd ) & Open Single Captains Trophy Round 2 Handiskins R5 Mens Quarry Mens Brickyard Ladies Handiskins Final Mens Monthly Medal w/. Optional Ladies LSC Matchplay Qualifier (Top 8) Mens & Ladies Open Single 4BBB Aggregate & Single (Matchplay Semi Finals) Mens Quarry Mens Brickyard Ladies Mens Monthly Medal w/. Optional Ladies 10 th Mar Mens & Ladies Open Single 8 th Sep Ken Hesling Memorial Day 4 Person Ambrose 17 th Mar 4BBB Multiplier & Open Medley 15 th Sep Mens & Ladies Open Single 24 th Mar 31 st Mar 7 th Apr Mens Quarry Mens Brickyard Ladies Easter Saturday Open Open Medley 1 st rnd of LSC Majors Series 22 nd Sep 29 th Sep 6 th Oct 4BBB Multiplier & Open Single NRL GF Weekend 4 Person Ambrose Mens Monthly Medal w/. Optional Ladies

5 14 th Apr 21 st Apr 28 th Apr 5 th May 12 th May 19 th May 26 th May 2 nd Jun 9 th Jun 16 th Jun 23 rd Jun Mens Monthly Medal w/. Optional Ladies 4BBB (Best 3 of 4) & Single LSC 4 Person Ambrose (Scramble Rules) Mens Monthly Medal w/. Optional Ladies 4BBB & Open Single 4BBB KO Qualifier (Top 8) Mens & Ladies Open Single (4BBB KO R1 Matches) Mens Quarry Mens Brickyard Ladies (4BBB KO Semi Finals) Mens Monthly Medal w/. Optional Ladies Mens & Ladies Open Single Handiskins R1 Mens & Ladies Open Single Presidents Trophy Round 1 Handiskins R2 4BBB & Open Single Presidents Trophy Round 2 Handiskins R3 13 th Oct 20 th Oct 27 th Oct 3 rd Nov 10 th Nov 17 th Nov 24 th Nov 1 st Dec 8 th Dec 15 th Dec 22 nd Dec Mens & Ladies Open Single Club Championships Round 1 Mens Brickyard Ladies Club Championships Round 3 Ladies Strokeplay Round 1 Mens Brickyard Ladies Golf Medal Playoff Mens Monthly Medal w/. Optional Ladies LSC Junior Open Captains vs Presidents Horse Race & Golf Awards Mens & Ladies Open Single Mens Quarry Mens Brickyard Ladies Mens Monthly Medal w/. Optional Ladies Mens & Ladies Open Single 4BBB & Open Single Christmas Hams Day LSC 4 Person Ambrose 30 th Jun Mens Quarry Mens Brickyard Ladies 29 th Dec Mens Quarry Mens Brickyard Ladies

6 Other Events District Events can be found at NSW & Vardon Events can be found at Golf Australia Events can be found at

7 Thursday Ladies Committee Events 2018 (Schedule may change at the discretion on the committee) Date Event Date Event 11 th Jan Single 5 th Jul Womens Medal R6 Monthly Medal & Vets 18 th Jan Single 12 th Jul Single & Secret 9 25 th Jan Single 19 th Jul Single Par 1 st Feb Womens Medal R1 Monthly Medal & Vets 26 th Jul Open Day Las Vegas Ambrose 8 th Feb Single 2 nd Aug Monthly Medal & Vets 15 th Feb Single Par 9 th Aug Match Play 22 nd Feb Open Day 4 Ball Agg. 16 th Aug 1 st Mar 8 th Mar Womens Medal R2 Monthly Medal, Vets & Goodwill Plate Single w/. Mystery Partner Agg. 23 rd Aug 30 th Aug Single Jean Hogan Trophy Single w/. Mystery Partner Agg. Open Day 4 Ball Yellow Ball Agg. 15 th Mar 4BBB NSW Womens Bowl 6 th Sep Stroke & Medal Playoff 22 nd Mar Single 13 th Sep Ladies AGM Following Golf 29 th Mar Open Day 2 Person Ambrose 20 th Sep w/. Secret 12 5 th Apr Womens Medal R3 Monthly Medal & Vets Mabel McKenzie Brooch 27 th Sep Open Day Canadian Foursomes 12 th Apr Single 4 th Oct Stroke 19 th Apr Single Par 11 th Oct 2 Person Agg. 26 th Apr 4BBB Medley Shirley Murphy Memorial Charity Day 18 th Oct 4 Ball vs Par

8 3 rd May 10 th May Womens Medal R4 Monthly Medal & Vets Ladies Championships R1 Stroke Ladies Championships R2 25 th Oct Open Day 4BBB Modified 1 st Nov Single Stroke 17 th May Single 8 th Nov Presidents vs Captains 8am Start Drawn Partners 24 th May 31 st May 7 th Jun 14 th Jun 21 st Jun 28 th Jun Single w/. Mystery 9 Holes Open Day Canadian Foursomes Womens Medal R5 Monthly Medal, Vets & WGI Trophy Stroke & Vets Country Champs Ladies Foursomes Champs 27 Holes (drawn partners) 8am start Open Day 4BBB Multiplier 15 th Nov Match Play 22 nd Nov Single 29 th Nov Open Day w/. Secret Partner 6 th Dec Single 13 th Dec Ladies Fun Day 3 Club & Putter Christmas Lunch

9 Ladies Medal & Vets Ladies Medal Playoff Ladies Open Day Ladies Goodwill Plate Ladies NSW Bowl Qualifier WGI Trophy Qualifier Ladies Vets Country Championships Ladies Presidents v Captains Day Ladies LSC First Thursday of the month Feb-AUG Thursday 6 th September Last Thursday of each month (excluding December) Thursday 1 st March Thursday 15 th March Thursday 7 th June Thursday 14 th June Thursday 8 th November Monday 21 st May District Events can be found at NSW & Vardon Events can be found at Golf Australia Events can be found at

10 Men s Major competitions LSC CLUB CHAMIONSHIPS Entry Fee $65p.p. (Includes comp fees) Tournament conditions Held over 4 rounds on the following dates; o Round 1 Saturday 20 th October o Round 2 Sunday 21 st October o Round 3 Saturday 27 th October o Final Round Sunday 28 th October (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 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 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. **Please Note: The Championships will be contested over 36 holes (Sat 27 th & Sun 28 th )

11 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 Tom Persson James Borthwick Barry Kime Graham Leake Not Contested Stefanie Hall

12 LSC Open (Part of Golf Illawarra s IOS) Entry fee $25pp Tournament conditions The LSC Open event will be played on Sunday 18 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 Champion LSC Open Champion Colin Mitchell

13 LSC Junior Boys & Girls Club Championships & Open Entry fee $35pp (Junior Open & Junior Championships) $25pp (Junior Open Only) Tournament conditions The LSC Junior Open event will be played on Sunday 3 rd November. Stroke event played over 18 holes, Links Open Champion will be the player with the lowest gross score over 18 holes. (in both boys & girls divisions) 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 Champion LSC Open Boys Champion LSC Open Girls Champion Cooper Maddison Cassidy Graham

14 Club Match play Entry fee $15 (on top of applicable comp fee) Tournament conditions Qualifying will be the Stroke event on Saturday 4 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 12 th August o Semi Finals Saturday 18 th August o Finals Sunday 19 th August 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 Les Legradi Darren Koller Michael Ruiz Mark Ackroyd

15 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 Standard applicable Competition Fee Tournament Conditions 4 Person Ambrose Event to be played on Saturday 8 th 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 Peter Field, Kevin Jeffree, Paul Andersen, Ian Botfield

16 President s V Captain Day Entry fee $13 Tournament conditions Saturday 10 th November Event Horse Race AM 4BBB o A shotgun 7am PM Horse Race o The top 8 Presidents Teams & Top 8 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 2017 Presidents (Peter Fitzgerald & Darren Quinnell)

17 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 16 th & 23 rd June Captains Trophy will be played on Saturday 14 th & 21 st July Prizes and Trophies Prizes are awarded on the day, Trophies to be awarded on the presentation evening. Defending Champions Presidents Trophy Captains Trophy Mitch Ramsbottom Geoff Wyett

18 NRL Grand Final Day Entry fee $13 Tournament conditions NRL Grand final day will be held on Saturday 29 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 Kevin Holt, Thomas Holz, Curtis Heniuk & Jack Pogson

19 4BBB KO Event Entry fee $20 per team (in addition to daily comp fee) Tournament conditions 4BBB KO Qualifier to be played on Saturday 12 th May o Top 8 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 Matches will be scheduled for all players on the following dates; Round 1 to be played on Saturday 19 th May Semi Finals to be played on Finals to be played on Saturday 26 th May Sunday 27 th May 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

20 Westpac 4 Person Ambrose Entry fee $15p.p. Tournament conditions Westpac 4 Person Ambrose event will be played on Saturday 24 th February o Each player must use 3 tee shots o 1/8 combined handicap Prizes and Trophies Prizes are awarded on the day, Trophies to be awarded on the presentation evening. Defending Champions Paul & Curtis Heniuk Bruce & Jack Pogson

21 Links Foursomes Entry fee $15p.p. Tournament conditions Links Foursomes championships will be played over 36 holes on Sunday 15 th April The field will be limited to 36 players (18 teams) and entries MUST be in by Thursday 12 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 Jamie Krzyszczak & Nathan Whiteman

22 Holden Scramble Local qualifying Dates; Sunday 26 th August For more information on the Holden Scramble format and rules visit Veterans LSC Veterans competitions are held EVERY WEDNESDAY in 2018 unless otherwise specified All Vets competitions will be Medley events unless otherwise specified Competition Fee o Applicable members comp fee at the time Cart Hire o Applicable members cart hire rate at the time

23 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. Competition divisions for ladies committee events in 2018 will be; (note: these may be altered at any time depending on the number of players and the competition in question) o Div 1: 0-27 o Div 2: In all competitions played at The Links Shell Cove, the tournament committee s decision will be final. All players are to be aware of the Code of Conduct as per The Links Shell Cove s website. (

24 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 3 rd May o Round 2 Thursday 10 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 o Players will only be eligible if they play a minimum of three (3) rounds in the mid-week ladies Thursday competition within the current year as per the ladies Golf Constitution. 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 Cassidy Graham Division 2 Kerry Michie Ladies Foursomes Championships Entry Fee - $15p.p. Tournament Conditions Played over 27 Holes on Thursday 21 st 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

25 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 6 th September Defending Champion Kath Tanner 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 16 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 Kath Tanner

26 Shirley Murphy Memorial Charity Day Shirley Murphy was a well-respected and much loved member of The Links Shell Cove. Shirley was an original member of The Links Shell Cove and served many terms on the Ladies Committee as President and Treasurer until her passing in September Shirley will always be remembered as having a love for the game and passion for The Links Shell Cove that was unrivalled. She will be missed by us all and will be remembered always at The Links through this Memorial Event. Event Details Thursday 26 th April 4BBB Open Medley Applicable members competition & cart fee

27 WGI Trophy Date: Held in conjunction with the June Monthly Medal on Thursday 7 th 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 at TBA 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.

28 NSW Bowl Qualifying Event Conditions Entry fee $5 To be held on Thursday 15 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. Goodwill Plate Event Conditions Entry fee $2 Stroke event to be held on Thursday 1 st March This is a special annual event to raise funds for donation to a charity recommended by the Board of Golf NSW.

29 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.

30 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

31 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! 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!

32 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.

33 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 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.

34 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

35 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

36 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.

37 RECIPROCAL CLUBS For a full list of clubs LSC Members are affiliated with please visit