18th Stroke Play “B” Championship

Scarsdale Golf Club

Club Way

Hartsdale, NY 10530

Thursday, August 2, 2018

 

NOTICE TO PLAYERS

 

USGA RULES OF GOLF AND WMGA LOCAL RULES AND CONDITIONS ARE IN EFFECT EXCEPT FOR THE FOLLOWING CLARIFICATIONS AND MODIFICATIONS:

Unless otherwise noted, the Penalty For Breach Of A Local Rule Or Condition is two strokes.

THE WMGA WILL BE POSTING SCORES DIRECTLY TO GHIN.

 

PRACTICE RANGE

Range is open at 7:00 AM. Practice balls complimentary

 

GENERAL

Pro Shop opens at 7:00 AM; Tyler Gosselin, Head Golf Professional– (914) 723-2840

Distance-Measuring Devices are allowed.

 

Proper golf attire must be worn at all WMGA events. No denim of any color, leggings, tank tops, warm-up suits, or sweat pants will be permitted. Under no circumstances will short shorts be allowed. Skorts and shorts must be Bermuda length, no more than 5” above the knee

 

TEE MARKERS

GREEN Tees: 4,580 yards. Slope/Rating:  67.9/118

Yardage is calculated to the center of the green.

 

CADDIES & CARTS

Caddies will be mandatory at Scarsdale Golf Club. One caddie will be assigned per group.

“B” Stroke Play Caddie Fees: $90 per bag, inclusive of tip

“B” Stroke Play Forecaddie Fees: $50 per putter, inclusive of tip

Cart Fees: $40 per person made payable by check to WMGA.

 

FORMAT

18 holes. Full Course Handicap. Pairings made by the Committee. Trophy awarded to the low gross winner and the low net winner. Ties for the gross trophy will be decided by an immediate hole-by-hole playoff beginning on the first hole. Any player not present for the playoff must forfeit. Ties for the net trophy will be decided by matching cards.

 

FOOD SERVICE

Continental breakfast will be served starting at 7:00AM. Lunch will be served starting at 11:30AM.  Breakfast & Lunch charges have been included in the entry fee (not including halfway house & alcoholic beverages).

 

EMBEDDED BALL RULE 25-2

“If a player’s ball is embedded in any closely-mown area through the green, it may be lifted, cleaned and dropped, without penalty, as near as possible to the spot where it lay but not nearer the hole. The ball when dropped must first strike a part of the course through the green.

 

DISTANCE-MEASURING DEVICES

“For all play during WMGA competitions 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. If during a stipulated round, a player uses a distance-measuring device that is designed to gauge or measure other conditions that might affect his play (e.g., elevation changes, wind speed, etc.), the player is in breach of Rule 14-3.”

Penalty for Breach of Rule 14-3: Stroke Play – Two Strokes. For subsequent offense – Disqualification.

 

 

DOUBT AS TO PROCEDURE RULE 3-3

“In stroke play only, if a competitor is doubtful of his rights or the correct procedure during the play of a hole, he may, without penalty, complete the hole with two balls. To proceed under this Rule, he must decide to play two balls after the doubtful situation has arisen and before taking further action (e.g., making a stroke at the original ball).  The competitor should announce to his marker or a fellow-competitor that he intends to play two balls and which ball he wishes to count if the Rules permit the procedure used for that ball. Before returning his score card, the competitor must report the facts of the situation to the Committee. If he fails to do so, he is Disqualified.”

 

LOCAL RULES

 

 

 

OUT OF BOUNDS

Out of bounds is defined by the inside line of white stakes and property fence.

 

LATERAL WATER HAZARDS

Lateral water hazards are defined by red stakes and lines.

 

WATER HAZARDS

Water hazards are defined by yellow stakes and lines.

 

 

INSTRUCTIONS FOR DISCONTINUANCE OF PLAY

 

Scarsdale Golf Club does have a lightning detection system. WMGA officials on the course will be equipped with air horns. Although bad weather is not of itself a good reason for discontinuing play, a player is permitted to discontinue play at any time she herself believes there is a danger from lightning. The WMGA strongly endorses each individual’s attention, vigilance and care in this regard, to one’s own safety and that of one’s caddie.

Rule 6-8(b) details the procedure for discontinuance of play, e.g. darkness, golf course unplayable, which shall be signaled by three short blasts, repeated of an air horn(s). If players are in the process of playing a hole, they may continue provided they do so without delay. If players choose to continue, they shall discontinue either before or immediately after completing the hole. The penalty for breach of this Rule is disqualification.

In potentially dangerous situations, e.g. lightning in the area, play shall be discontinued immediately following a suspension of play by the Committee, which shall be signaled by one prolonged blast, of a siren. If a player fails to discontinue play immediately, she shall be disqualified unless circumstances warrant waiving such a penalty as provided in Rule 33-7.

Play shall not resume in either case until signaled by two short blasts, repeated of an air horn(s). All practice areas shall be closed during a suspension of play, until the Committee has declared them open for use.

When play is discontinued in a dangerous situation, players should seek the nearest point of shelter.