29th Sis Choate Tournament

New Jersey National Golf Club

579 Allen Road

Basking Ridge, NJ 07920

Tuesday, August 28th 2018

NOTICE TO PLAYERS

 

 

 

USGA RULES OF GOLF AND WMGA LOCAL RULES, CONDITIONS AND PACE OF PLAY GUIDELINES 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.

PRACTICE RANGE

Range opens at 7:00AM Practice balls complimentary

 

GENERAL

Pro Shop opens at 7:00AM; John Elwood, PGA (631) 584-2453

 

431 is the code for the restrooms at #5 green and #13 green.

                                                           

Distance-Measuring Devices are allowed.  Electronic communication devices MUST be turned off.

 

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 or low cut shirts be allowed. Skorts and shorts must be Bermuda length, no more than 5” above the knee.

 

FORMAT

18 holes of Pinehurst stroke play. Pairings made by the Committee. In Pinehurst format both partners drive; each plays a second stroke with the other’s ball; they then select the ball with which they will play alternate strokes thereafter. The player with the lower Course Handicap receives 60 percent of her Course Handicap. The player with the higher Course Handicap receives 40 percent of her Course Handicap. Add the percentage allowances together then round off.  The total with .5 or higher is rounded upward. This becomes the team’s Course Handicap. Trophy and prizes awarded to the low gross team; prizes awarded to the low net team. Ties for the gross trophy will be decided by an immediate hole-by-hole playoff beginning on the first hole. A player not present for a playoff must forfeit. Ties for the net trophy will be decided by matching cards. 

 

TEE MARKERS

WMGA TEES: 5,227 yards. Slope/Rating: 71.1/127

 

CARTS

Cart Fees: $30 per player - PLEASE BRING A CHECK PAYABLE TO THE WMGA for the cart rental.

There will be NO caddies available.

FOOD SERVICE

Continental breakfast will be served starting at 7:00AM. Lunch will also be served following the round.  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.”

 

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.”

 

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 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.

 

LOCAL RULES

 

 

OUT OF BOUNDS

Defined by white stakes. The cart path, that borders the back of Holes #9 and #18 is considered out of bounds. The posts, which hold the driving range net also mark out of bounds.

 

Property lines are marked by white stakes and considered out of bounds. Please do not retrieve your golf ball from the neighboring property. All players are responsible for any damage done to the property.

 

LATERAL WATER HAZARDS

Lateral Water Hazards are defined by red lines and/or red stakes. The use of drop areas is NOT permitted.

 

WATER HAZARDS

Water Hazards are defined by yellow stakes and/or yellow lines. Environmentally sensitive hazards – Indicated by YELLOW stakes. Use of drop areas is NOT permitted.

 

OBSTRUCTIONS

Stones in bunkers are movable obstructions. The gravel drain on Hole #1, that is in bounds is considered an obstruction.

 

ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE AREAS (ESA)

Hole #13 and Hole #17 –This is an ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSATIVE hazard. Players will proceed under rule 26 except that a player cannot play from within the margin of the hazard. (Also, players are prohibited from entering an environmentally sensitive area for any reason)

 

ACCIDENTAL MOVEMENT OF A BALL ON THE 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 moved 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 accident

 

 

INSTRUCTIONS FOR DISCONTINUANCE OF PLAY

 

 

New Jersey National Golf Club does NOT have a lightning detection system. 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.

 

           SEEK:                                       AVOID:

           Lightning shelters                    Open areas

           Clubhouse                               Water

           Maintenance buildings Metal

           On-course buildings                Wire fences, overhead wires, power lines

           Automobiles                            Isolated trees

           Dense trees                              Elevated ground

           Low-lying areas                        Maintenance machinery

                                                           Golf carts