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CONDITIONS OF COMPETITIONS AND LOCAL RULES 2009
LOCAL RULES ARE IN ADDITION TO THE RULES OF GOLF AS APPROVED BY THE ROYAL AND ANCIENT GOLF CLUB OF ST. ANDREWS.
FOR HEALTH AND SAFETY REASONS ALL PLAYERS ARE REMINDED TO SIGN IN AND OBTAIN A START TEE TIME AT THE CLUB SHOP OR THE BAR PRIOR TO STARTING THEIR ROUND.
PLEASE REMEMBER THAT NO DENIMS, SHELLSUITS OR TRACKSUITS ARE ALLOWED ON THE COURSE.
PLEASE REPLACE DIVOTS, RAKE BUNKERS AFTER USE AND REPAIR ALL PITCHMARKS ON GREENS. PLAYERS ATTENTION IS DRAWN TO RULE 25.3 “WRONG PUTTING GREEN” INCLUDING THE PRACTICE PUTTING GREEN ADJACENT 1st TEE. RELIEF MUST BE TAKEN WITHIN ONE CLUB LENGTH OF AND NOT NEARER THE HOLE FROM THE NEAREST POINT OF RELIEF, WITHOUT PENALTY.
THE USE OF GPS DISTANCE MEASURING DEVICES IS PERMITTED.
ALL PLAYERS SHOULD LEAVE THE COURSE VIA THE FRONT LEFT OF THE 18th GREEN.
1. BOUNDARIES
The Boundaries of the course, except where stated below, are the walls, fences, hedges and marking posts bounding the course.
EXCEPTIONS
The areas within the course boundaries that are Out of Bounds;
The marked Area around the Clubhouse extended to the fence adjacent the 9th Green (Note that the Road and Staff Car Park and Greenkeeper’ Bothy are all now Out of Bounds)
2. WATER HAZARDS AND LATERAL WATER HAZARDS
a) The ditch which starts at two points on the 15th fairway, crosses the 14th fairway, 1st fairway and runs parallel and between the 1st and 9th fairways before crossing the 9th and 10th fairways.
b) The marsh area between the 4th and 6th fairways. (Note this no longer extends to the full length of the holes)
c) The stream, which runs between the 4th and 6th holes before crossing in front of the 4th tee, the 3rd green and the 7th tee before joining f) below.
d) The stream across the 6th fairway joining c) above.
e) The pond in front of the 6th green.
(Note d & e are separate hazards)
f) The stream, which runs along the full length of the left side of the 7th hole including the area of marsh/scrub beyond the fairway bunker.
g) The ditch to the right of the 11th Green (adjacent to OB)
h) The stream across the 18th fairway.
All other unmarked ditches are drainage ditches and should be treated as Ground Under Repair and therefore the ball lifted and dropped within one club length not nearer the hole, without penalty. (These occur; left approach to 1st Green, left of 3rd Fairway, left of the 11th Fairway, right of the 12th Fairway, right of the 17th Green and in the Trees to the left of the 18th Fairway.)
3. TEMPORARY PLANTATIONS
The blue staked area between the 3rd and 7th fairways and to the right of the 3rd fairway have been designated as Plantations for the Protection of Young Trees and New Turf. Play is prohibited in these areas and the player must take relief within one club length of and not nearer the hole from the nearest point of relief, without penalty.
4. STAKED TREEES
For all individual young trees (identified by stakes) interfering with a player’s stance or area of intended swing, the player must take relief within one club length of and not nearer the hole from the nearest point of relief, without penalty.
5. PATHS, TRACKS AND BRIDGES
All paths, wheel and tractor tracks anywhere on the course, the Quarry Access Road and all bridges shall be treated as Abnormal Ground Conditions. Where the ball lies in, touches the Condition or when the Condition interferes with the player’s stance or the area of the player’s intended swing, the ball may lifted and dropped within one club length of the nearest point of relief and not nearer the hole, without penalty.
6. EMBEDDED (PLUGGED) BALL
A ball shall be deemed embedded (plugged) when it is found to have retained in a cup formed by it’s landing from flight.
Such “plugged” ball found on any closely mown area through the green (Rule 25.2) shall be lifted and dropped behind the plug mark without penalty after verification by partner or opponent. If on a putting green the ball shall be placed no nearer the hole.
Between the first day of November and the last day of April this relief is extended to a ball “plugged” in the rough.
7. EMBEDDED STONES
A ball resting against an surface rock or a piece of embedded stone blasted from the quarry, or so close to a piece of such stone that the said stone cannot be removed without moving the ball, may be lifted and dropped within one club length of the nearest point of relief and not nearer the hole, without penalty.
8. POWER CABLES AND PYLONS
Should a player’s ball strike either the Power Cables or the Pylons (3rd, 4th, 5th, 7th, 9th and 10th holes) the player must replay the shot, without penalty, it is not an option to play the ball as it lies.
9. VENT FLUES AND DRAINAGE MANHOLE COVERS
The Ground Ventilation Flues and Drainage Manhole Covers on the course are designated obstructions. Players may take a drop within one club length from the nearest point of relief and not nearer the holes, without penalty.
10. STONES IN BUNKERS
Stones in bunkers are moveable obstructions (Rule 24-1 applies).
24-1. Movable Obstruction
A player may take relief, without penalty, from a movable obstruction as follows:
If the ball does not lie in or on the obstruction, the obstruction may be removed.
If the ball moves, it must be replaced, and there is no penalty, provided that the movement of the ball is directly attributable to the removal of the obstruction. Otherwise, Rule 18-2a applies.
11. DRAINAGE PIPES/COLLECTION PITS TO THE RIGHT OF 12th HOLE.
Designated as immovable obstructions, players may take a drop within one club length from the nearest point of relief and not nearer the hole, without penalty (Rule 24-2)
CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS
Dawson Trophy
3 qualifying rounds – best 2 scratch scores to count. Top 15 from any handicap range plus reigning champion qualify. Top 4 qualifiers seeded.
Committee Cup
3 Qualifying rounds – best 2 net scores to count. Top 16 from Class 2 qualify - unseeded draw.
Abercrombie Cup
3 Qualifying rounds – best 2 net scores to count. Top 16 from Class 3 qualify - unseeded draw.
Youth Championship (Age Limit 16-23)
3 Qualifying rounds – best 2 scratch scores to count. Top 16 from any handicap range
The draws for the knockout stages of all of above four competitions will posted in the clubhouse on Sunday 12th July, following the final qualifying round with ties being played over the 1st three Sundays in August.
Competitors must check the draw and strictly adhere to the play-off schedule.
Failure to play ties on time will result in disqualification.
Finals will be played on “Championship Finals Day”
22nd August 2009
George Morrison Trophy
Matchplay on Handicap – Full difference of Handicap to maximum 18.
McArthur Trophy
Fourball Better Ball Matchplay- ¾ difference of Handicap from Low Man to maximum of 18.
John Love Trophy
Matchplay on handicap limited to Age 50+ - Full difference to maximum 18.
Entry for the George Morrison, McArthur and John Love Trophies will be opened in March. Competitors will have 3 - 4 weeks to play ties.
Finals will be played on “Championship Finals Day”
22nd August 2009
Monthly Medal
Strokeplay round on Handicap. Medals for best net score in each handicap class and best scratch score
Scratch Trophy
5 out of 7 best scratch scores played in monthly medal.
Unique Trophy
72 Hole stroke play competition held over four Saturdays through April – July
(Scratch and Handicap)
May Eclectic
Strokeplay on Handicap over a maximum of 4 Wednesday rounds. Best net score at each hole will be collated to give lowest total.
Summer Trophy
36 holes Strokeplay on Handicap – competitors may compete in 2 rounds only – e.g. Wed/Sat, Sat/Wed or Wed/Wed. Players who play all 3 – 1st two rounds to count.
Thorneycroft Trophy
36 holes Strokeplay over two Saturdays on Handicap – both rounds to count
Lennox Trophy
36 holes Strokeplay over two Saturdays on Handicap – both rounds to count
J.B. Smith Memorial Trophy
36 holes Strokeplay on Handicap – competitors may compete in 2 rounds only – e.g. Wed/Sat, Sat/Sat or Sat/Wed. Players who play all 3 – 1st two rounds to count.
James Heeps Trophy
Fourball better ball – ¾ individual handicap to be taken against stroke index. Best net score at hole to be marked on card. (Maximum individual handicap = 18)
Winters Trophy
2 man combined – ¾ individual handicap to be taken against stroke index. Combined net score at each hole to be marked on card.
J.B. Bennett Invitational Fourball
Fourball better ball – ¾ individual handicap to be taken against stroke index. Best net score at hole to be marked on card. (Maximum individual handicap = 18)
Wednesday Shield
6 round Strokeplay on Handicap – best 4 net scores to count.
Stableford
Strokeplay on handicap (Maximum 18 – higher handicaps may enter but must play off 18). Gross score at each hole to be marked on card. The Club Computer will calculate Stableford points to par on handicap against the stroke index (bogey=1, par=2, birdie=3 etc.)
Scramble
4 man team – 10% of combined handicap to a maximum of 6.
E.g. 10+10+10+8 = 38, therefore 3.8 deducted on completion of round. All players tee off – select preferred tee shot – other 3 players DROP balls at the position of the nominated shot and all 4 players play next shot. This process is continued until each hole is completed. Each competitor’s tee shot must be used at least 4 times.
Winter League
An individual League Competition will be held on throughout the winter of 2009/2010 commencing Saturday 24 October 2009. Full Competition details and entry conditions will be posted in the Clubhouse well in advance.
Festival of Golf 2009
Open Scramble
4-man team – preferred that each team contains at least 1 visitor.
10% combined handicap to a maximum of 6.
E.g. 10+10+10+8 = 38, therefore 3.8 deducted on completion of round. All players tee off – select preferred tee shot – other 3 players DROP balls at the position of the nominated shot and all 4 players play next shot. This process is continued until each hole is completed. Each competitor’s tee shot must be used at least 4 times.
Entry £40 per 4 man team
Prizes per Team (Vouchers) 1st £400, 2nd £300, 3rd £200
Open Seniors (over 50)
Individual Strokeplay Round (Handicap limit 24)
Entry £8
Prizes (Vouchers) Scratch – 1st £125, 2nd £75, 3rd £50
Handicap – 1st £125, 2nd £75, 3rd £50
Open Gents – 20 June 2009
Individual Strokeplay Round (Handicap limit 24)
Entry £10
Prizes (Vouchers) Scratch – 1st £200, 2nd £125, 3rd £75, 4th £50
Handicap – 1st £200, 2nd £125, 3rd £75, 4th £50
Open Gents
Individual Strokeplay Round (Handicap limit 24)
Entry £10
Prizes (Vouchers) Scratch – 1st £200, 2nd £125, 3rd £75, 4th £50
Handicap – 1st £200, 2nd £125, 3rd £75, 4th £50
Civic Week Trophy (Closed Competition – Members Only) – 17 June 2009
Individual Strokeplay Round (Handicap Limit 28)
Entry £5
Prizes (Vouchers) Handicap – 1st £75, 2nd £50, 3rd £25
GENERAL COMPETITION CONDITIONS
1. The Starting Blocks for the 2009 season will be –
07:30 - 14:30hrs for March, April, September and October
07:00 - 14:30hrs for May, June, July and August
Members may play in competitions after the 14:30 block time but the tee will no longer be reserved solely for competitors
Members should arrive at the club sufficiently before their starting time to allow for competition registration, change of clothes etc. Their starting time is when they should be on the tee, ready to tee off. Under Rule 33-7 failure to comply will lead to a 2-stroke penalty at the 1st hole for arriving within 10 minutes late, thereafter disqualification.
NO PLAY BEFORE 07:30 OR 07:00 RESPECTIVELY UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES.
Unless otherwise notified the Tee will be reserved for Ladies Competitions on Sundays from 1:00pm – 1:30pm and for Junior Competitions from 1:30pm – 2:30pm
2. Starting sheets for competitions will be on the computer terminal located in the Lounge. This will be activated from 5:00pm on the Friday, two week prior to the competition being played. A member may enter his name and 2 others for threeball competitions, and his name and 3 others for a fourball event.
ENTRY TO ALL COMPETITIONS WILL BE VIA THE MEMBERSHIP SWIPE CARD SYSTEM AND THE ENTRY FEES APPLICABLE WILL BE CHARGED TO THE INDIVIDUAL ACCOUNT AT THE TIME OF BOOKING.
CASH ENTRY WILL NO LONGER BE ACCEPTED.
PRIZES WILL BE ALLOCATED BACK TO THE CARD ACCOUNT.
IT IS THE MEMBERS RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE SUFFICIENT FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE ON THEIR CARD ACCOUNT TO COVER COMPETITION ENTRY.
3. Members are reminded that failure to turn up for their starting times will lead to an AUTOMATIC TWO MATCH SUSPENSION, unless the club has been notified beforehand. It is important the members check the Starting Sheets regularly to ensure their names have not been entered in error. A name entered in error could lead to a two-match suspension. Entry Fees will not be refunded.
4. Members are reminded to exchange scorecards BEFORE starting a competitive round. Members must not mark their own scorecard.
ANY MEMBER CAUGHT MARKING HIS OWN SCORECARD WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY DISQUALIFIED FROM THE COMPETITION.
5. It is the responsibility of each member to ensure the Date, the Competition Title, their Name and Handicap are clearly written on his scorecard.
6. Incorrectly completed cards will be null and void.
7. It is the responsibility of each individual to ensure the return of his scorecard after each competitive round.
8. INCOMPLETE SCORECARDS AND NO RETURNS
a)All scorecards must be returned, whether completed or not as non returned cards have an effect on the handicap calculations for all competition entrants
b)It is expected that players entering for an 18-hole Qualifying Competition intend to complete the round.
c)Since an incomplete scorecard and No Return may have the effect of increasing a player’s Handicap, the Club would be justified in refusing to accept a scorecard or record a “N. R.” when a player has walked in after playing only a few holes. Players are reminded that scores at all holes should be recorded, even if there is an “N.R.” at an individual hole.
d)Scorecards will not be issued to players when there is obviously insufficient light for them to complete their round.
e)Sympathetic consideration will be given to players who have to discontinue play for any cause considered to be responsible by the committee.
f)Clauses 17 & 19 of the Standard Scratch and Handicap Scheme 1983 gives the Club the discretion to deal with players who persistently submit incomplete scorecards or make no returns if they consider they are attempting to “build a handicap”
9. TIED RESULTS IN STROKEPLAY EVENTS
In the event of a tie in any strokeplay event (single or multiple round) under Rule 33-6 the committee has opted for the following tie resolution method to establish a winner.
This will not apply to the Club Championships (Dawson, Committee, Abercrombie and Youths) where a play-off will still take place to establish final qualifiers if required.
TIE RESOLUTION
The Back 9 option will resolve a tie by the lowest total of the back 9 (holes 10 – 18) scores, followed by back 6 then back 3, 2 and 1, then if scores remain tied the front 9 option will be used in the same way.
The Front 9 option starts with the total of holes 1 – 9, then front 6, 3, 2 then 1 as needed to resolve.
The stroke allowance is allocated at the holes where shots are given for the purpose of resolution.
10. MATCHPLAY COMPETITIONS
In the knock out stages Club Championships (Dawson, Committee, Abercrombie and Youths) where designated Starting tee times are defined, members should arrive at the club sufficiently before their starting time to allow for change of clothes etc. Their starting time is when they should be on the tee, ready to tee off. Under Rule 33-7, failure to comply will lead to loss of 1st hole for arriving within 10 minutes late, thereafter disqualification.
Members have 21-28 days to play each round of the Morrison, McArthur and John Love Competitions. This is sufficient time to allow anyone to play.
Both players (and pairs) are equally responsible for arranging ties.
Any competitor having difficulty arranging a tie should, in the first instance, provide details in the “Tie Book” (kept behind the bar).
Please contact the Match & Handicap Secretary should problems persist in contacting an opponent.
Failure to play ties by the appropriate dates will lead to both parties being disqualified.
TIE RESOLUTION
A Match, which ends all square, should be played off hole by hole until one side wins a hole. The play off should start on the hole where the match began. In a handicap match, strokes should be allowed as in the prescribed round. In the event of bad light making continued play in the play off impossible, the tie should resume at the same hole on the earliest possible date. In the event of bad light effecting the prescribed round the match will be replayed from the start at the earliest possible date.
11. PRACTICE
The Practice Area between the 9th and 10th holes will be opened during the 2009 season. The use of this area is restricted to short iron practice. No Drivers etc.
Members use the Practice Area at their own risk. Kilsyth Lennox Golf Club can accept no liability for any injury or loss whilst using this facility.
The putting area adjacent to the 1st Tee may only be used as a putting warm up area prior to playing a round. No pitching practice will be permitted.
12. COURTESY ON THE COURSE
1. Behaviour During Play
No player should move, talk, stand close or directly behind the ball when another player is addressing or making his stroke. The player who has the honour should be allowed to play before his opponent or fellow competitor tees his ball.
2. Consideration for other Players
No player should play until the players in front are out of range. In the interest of all, players should play without delay.
PLAYERS SHOULD WAVE THROUGH THE GAME BEHIND THEM IF A BALL IS NOT FOUND IMMEDIATELY ON REACHING THE EXPECTED LOCATION.
THEY SHOULD NOT SEARCH FOR FIVE MINUTES BEFORE DOING SO.
They should not continue play until the game waved through has passed and is out of range. Players should leave the Green immediately after completion of the hole.
NOTE:
The 1st, 3rd, 7th and 18th holes are designated as “Wave Down” holes.
Players approaching these Greens should stand aside and allow the following game to play their tee/approach shots.
3. Precedence at Tee
On day of Club Competitions the Tee will be closed to all members other than competitors while the competition is in progress. Competitors in Club Competitions should always be given precedence in play.
13. JUNIOR MEMBERS
Junior members shall not be entitled to start a round on the course until after 4pm on Saturday and Sunday (Junior Competitions excepted). Junior members will not be permitted to play off the 1st Tee after 5pm Monday-Thursday and are not allowed on the course on Friday, unless accompanied by an Ordinary Member of the Club.
14. VISITORS
Members introducing Visitors to the privileges of the course and the clubhouse must obtain a ticket before commencing play.
Visitors will not be allowed to tee off after 5pm Monday – Friday unless playing with a member.
Visitors will not be allowed on the course before 2:30pm on Competition Days and Visitors will play from Yellow Markers only (Open and Invitational Competitions excepted)
Each member will be allowed concessionary tickets for visitors. These tickets will be charged at £10 (£8 Winter – November 2009 through February 2010).
Members guests are unlimited but the same guest will only be permitted a maximum of 12 concessionary tickets in one season.
The appropriate Green Fee must be paid to either the Club Shop or the Bar prior to play and the Membership Card authorised.
Failure to produce the Membership Card will result in full green fees being due to both member and visitors.
A maximum of three visitors may be signed for at any one time.
Visitors must play with the member who introduces them.
The Committee reserve the right to withdraw these tickets.
15. WORK TIES
Courtesy of the course may be granted to members wishing to play ties involving works competitions. The member concerned must first notify the Club Secretary at least 10 days prior to the date of play. If the tie is approved, the member will be issued with a letter of authorisation, which must be presented to the Club Shop or Bar prior to play. Members who fail to comply with this regulation will be charged the full Green Fee for their Visitor. All such ties will be played from Yellow Markers only.
16. PRIVATE FUNCTIONS
Members should note that the Lounge Area is available for Private Functions. Contact the Club Secretary or the Club Administrator for details on 01236 824115. |
