MAINE WOMEN’S AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP

ROCKLAND GOLF CLUB

JULY 23-25, 2018

NOTICE TO COMPETITORS

The Rules of the United States Golf Association govern play, except as modified by the following local rules.

 

SCORECARD: The Rockland GC scorecard is unofficial and has no status.

 

PLAY from the RED tee markers.

 

THE BALL MUST BE PLAYED AS IT LIES – Rule 13-1    

 

OUT OF BOUNDS – Defined by inside points, at ground level, of white stakes.

 

GROUND UNDER REPAIR - White encircled areas; French drains. GUR may include areas of unusual damage including, but not limited to, wheel ruts, animal diggings and eroded areas in bunkers when so declared by an authorized member of the committee. All flower beds are considered ground under repair from which play is prohibited and the player must take relief under Rule 25-1. Relief for lie of ball only in sod seams of cut turf and aeration holes: Local Rules as prescribed in Appendix 1; Part B are in effect.

 

WATER AND LATERAL HAZARD - Lines, when present, are used to define margins. Stakes and the natural boundaries will define hazards when lines are not present.  Players must not use any dropping zones.

 

OBSTRUCTIONS – All cart paths whether artificially surfaced or not, work roads and associated worn areas. Rocks in own fairway are obstructions.

 

EMBEDDED BALL THROUGH THE GREEN - Local rule as described in Appendix I is in effect.

 

STONES IN BUNKERS – Stones in bunkers are movable obstructions (Rule 24-1 applies).

 

POWER LINES – If a ball strikes the power line during play of the hole, the stroke is cancelled and the player must play a ball from the spot the from which the original ball was played in accordance with Rule 20-5          

 

DISTANCE-MEASURING DEVICES – A player may obtain distance information by use of a distance-measuring device. If, during a stipulated round, a player uses a distance-measuring device to gauge or measure any other conditions that might affect his play, the player is in breach of Rule 14-3.

 

ACCIDENTAL MOVEMENT OF A BALL ON PUTTING GREEN: 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 ball or ball-marker must be replaced as provided in Rules 18-2, 18-3, and 20-1. 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 effects from gravity, the ball must be played as it lies from its new location. A ball marker moved in such circumstances is replaced.

 

SUSPENSION OF PLAY DUE TO DANGEROUS SITUATION: Optional Condition as prescribed in Appendix 1 is in effect. All practice areas are closed during suspension for a dangerous situation until the Committee has declared them open. Players who practice on closed areas will be asked to cease doing so; failure to do so may result in revocation of entry.

Discontinue Play Immediately: One prolonged signal note.

Discontinue Play: Three consecutive short signal notes, repeated. Players may finish hole if started under Rule 6-8b.

Resume Play: Two short signal notes.

 

CELL PHONES – Use of cell phones during the competition is prohibited and could lead to disqualification. 

CLOSE OF COMPETITION – The competition is deemed to have closed when the trophy has been presented to the winner or, in the absence of a prize ceremony, when all scores have been approved by the Committee.