Rules and Regulations

RULES & REGULATIONS

1. Must have a golf bag and no more than 14 clubs.
2. Follow Local and USGA Rules of Golf.
3. Dress Code to be observed at all times.
4. Play the ball as is where it is.

A. EXCEPTIONS (CLUB RULES)

1. In or around water hazard including RED boundary marker or other hazards. Move ball within 2 club length away from the hole. Add 1 penalty stroke. No penalty stroke if played in the hazard.

2. Out of bounds ball (indicated by white stakes) follows USGA rules. Hit a provisionary ball. If first ball is not found, provisionary ball is the ball at play; add two strokes penalty. If provisionary ball is also not found, player may drop ball two club lengths from the entry point of provisionary ball; player will be hitting 6.

3. Lost ball not marked by red stakes (such as water hazards) follow rule on Out of Bounds ball. (Exception #2)

4. Unplayable ball due to immovable obstruction, such as sprinkler or electric post, replace ball one club length on or about where the ball lies not nearer the hole. No penalty stroke.

5. Unplayable ball inside a forested area, tall grass or under a tree, move ball to two club lengths on or about the exit point of the ball not nearer the hole. Add 1 penalty stroke.

6. Unplayable lie. Drop ball 1 club length from spot no nearer the hole. Add one (1) penalty stroke. In case of flood ball (ball embedded in mud or casual water), do the same but no penalty.

7. Ladies may move ball backward off a divot.

8. Stroke relief applies to casual water, ground under repair, cart path, immovable obstruction, sprinkler holes, drain holes and burrows, move ball no nearer the green. No penalty stroke.

9. Under scoring by any player will cause lost of match. Over scoring, will stand.

B. TIES

1. For regular tournaments, ties are broken for the purpose of trophy distribution, however, LeaderBoard scores are distributed evenly among the tied scores. Winner of higher trophy is the player with the lower handicap index.

2. For major tournaments, ties are broken as follows: Player with the lower gross score in the last three holes wins. If still tied, player with the lower gross in the last six holes wins. If still tied, player with the lower gross score in the last nine holes wins.

3. For individual match plays, ties are broken with extra holes via sudden death play-off on the nearest available hole, if the golf course permits. If this is not permitted and since all holes are putted out (no concession), player with most birdies wins. If still tied, player with most pars wins. If stil tied, player with most bogeys wins.

4. For team match plays, ties stay as is.

C. ETIQUETTE

1. Play within your ability and drive the ball within your range. (Watch out for players up front)

2. Observe silence when fellow players address the ball.

3. Back tees and ball farthest to the hole have priority when hitting the ball.

4. Follow pair numbering for the first tee and observe honor to all succeeding tees. However, ready golf is encouraged when everybody in the foursome agrees.

5. Always repair ball marks in green.

6. Do not drag, twist, and pivot your feet while in the green. Do not step on other player’s ball line.

7. Remove pin only when all players are on the green.

8. The closest ball to the hole man the pin.

9. Putt through at all times.

10. Last ball to play reinserts the pin to the hole.

11. Exit the green as quickly as possible.

12. Better player scores the card. Peer to peer review mandatory.

13. Update your score card before next tee. Total scores correctly. Sign, and co-sign score card.

All golf tournaments shall be governed by the USGA and in house rules. Any disputes or controversies will be settled by the Rules and Regulations Committee.