EFHD/EED Golf
League Rules
Article I - Handicap
Section 1: Members from last years
league will be placed in flights on the basis of their last season’s actual
averages. If movement between flights
using different tees is involved, an appropriate adjustment will be made. [Note:
The adjustment from Whites to Blues in 2003 was deemed to be 2.5 strokes.]
Section 2: New members will be placed in
appropriate flights based on their last season’s actual average, providing the
last season played was within two years.
Section 3: New members who have not played within
two years will be placed in flights based on previous ability, years of
playing, etc.
Section 4: New members starting handicap will be
based on the average of their first three regular seasons
rounds.
Section 5: Members from last year’s league will
base starting handicaps on the average of all scores turned in during
competition the previous season.
Section 6: Until
three cards have been posted, handicaps will be based on last year’s
average. After the first three cards, handicaps will be based on the
current year’s cumulative average.
Section 7: The number of strokes given in
each match will be based upon 75% of the difference in handicaps up to a
maximum of 6 strokes, rounded according to the table below:
Handicap Strokes
Difference Given
1 1 stroke
2 2 strokes
3 2 “
4 3 “
5 4 “
6 5 “
7 5 “
8 or more 6 “
Section 8: The maximum allowed strokes per hole is
nine (9). When this stroke count is
reached, player will pick his ball up and the hole is over.
Section 9: If a new member enters the league after
the start of the season as a replacement, he will assume the position in the
flight and the total points scored of the man being replaced. His handicap average will be established in
accordance with Section 4 of Article I.
The replacement’s average should be as close as possible to the flight
average. The new member will be required
to pay the entry fee prorated on the number of matches left. The replaced member will be refunded his
prorated entry fee less any outstanding dues or green fees, if he requests it. If there is no replacement, there will be no
refund.
Section 10: Each scorecard turned in will only
count once toward the player’s average, regardless of how many matches are
being played ahead. The player’s average
is the average of all the rounds played..
Article II - Scheduling
Section
1: Every effort must be made to
play all matches as scheduled.
Section
2: Foursomes and tee-off times
will be scheduled by the league secretary.
If a person or group is late, fill in spots according to the priority
detailed in the tee time list.
1.
If on player is late, an effort should be made
for his/her opponent to wait for them, but this is not mandatory. The on-time player may tee off and match
cards at the end to determine the result of the match.
2.
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3.
Teeing off before your assigned tee time should
be avoided, and if it becomes a problem, the Secretary and Rules committee can
levy a penalty of up to ten points. As
this is a friendly league, this should not become an issue. Be considerate.
Section 3: If you are not going to be able to play
your match on the scheduled night, you may arrange to play your matches in
advance by contacting your opponents for that week or weeks.
Section 4: All requests to play advance matches,
due to vacations or occasional known specific prior commitments, must be
honored if at all possible.
Section 5: Mark and indicate the date of the
originally scheduled match being played and sign the card.
Section
6: Current handicaps will be used
when playing advance matches.
Section 7: Absences:
1. In
the event that your opponent is absent on the night of your match and no
arrangements have been made to play it in advance, the player present will play against the absent player’s
current average plus three strokes,
applying the handicaps in the usual manner.
This adjusted average will be the absent player’s score for both match
and stroke points but will not be counted as a round for average purposes.
EXAMPLE
If the absent player’s average is 44, the present player plays against a score of 47 and applies the handicaps as appropriate.
For determining match
points, absent player’s card will be scored by assigning strokes over par to
each hole according to handicap ranking. For example, if his adjusted score was 47 (11
strokes over par), his card would show a
double bogie for the two lowest handicap
holes (#5 and #9 on the front or #10 and #16 on the back), and a bogie for the
remaining holes. Again, handicap strokes
would apply as usual
2.
In the event both players are absent and the match has not been
pre-played, the players will split the points, eleven apiece.
3.
Under special circumstances (for example - first week, shutdown
related) the secretary or rules committee may allow matches to be made up, but
this is not intended to be a regular occurrence.
Section
13. In the event of inclement weather, the
course pro, the league secretary, and the rules committee will act as a
committee to determine if the league will play or not, providing the pro has
declared the course open for play.
Article III - Scoring System
Section
1: All matches will be nine (9)
holes.
Section 2: Each match will be played for twenty-two
(22) points -- Eighteen (18) points for match play and four (4) points for
medal (strokes) play.
Example:
|
Name/Hole |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
9 |
Total |
|
Hole
Handicap |
7 |
5 |
11 |
15 |
1 |
17 |
9 |
13 |
3 |
|
|
Player
A (11) |
4 |
8 |
7 |
4 |
7 |
4 |
6 |
4 |
6 |
50 |
|
Player
B (10) |
5 |
5 |
6 |
4 |
6 |
3 |
4 |
4 |
8 |
48 |
|
Player
A Points |
2 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
0/7 |
||||
|
Player
B Points |
2 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
2 |
1 |
4/15 |
Player A and Player B play a
match. Player B gives Player A 1 stroke on hole #5.
Two points are scored on each hole, and four points are awarded to the
stroke play winner (again applying the handicap stroke).
Article V - Turning in Score
Cards
Section 1: Each member must check his card for
accuracy and sign the card at the end of each match unless a clarification of
the rules is required. In the latter
case, a written request is to be submitted within 48 hours to the Rules
Committee and score card is not to be signed.
Members will be contacted by the Secretary-Treasurer on unsigned
cards. If card is unsigned due to an
oversight, points as shown on the card will stand. If a rule needs clarification, submit a
letter. If no letter is received in 48
hours, points will stand as shown on cards.
Points on signed cards will stand and will not be changed. Scores may be checked for accuracy and
will be corrected if required.
Section
2: All cards must have the
following information clearly written:
Names, Date played, Final Score (strokes), Match Result (points for each
player). If a match is a play-ahead
card, please note this clearly and note which week is being played ahead.
Section 3: Incomplete matches - During the
course of the golf season, there may be a few matches that cannot be finished
because of darkness or rain. If fewer
than five (5) holes have been played, the match will be made up in accordance
with Article II. If five (5) or more
holes have been played, the remaining holes will be scored by using the scores
of previously played holes with the same par.
See the following chart.
UNPLAYED
HOLE USE
SCORE FROM
6 Hole #4
7 Hole #1
8 Hole #2
9 Hole #5
15 Hole #11
16 Hole #10
17 Hole #14
18 Hole #12
Article VI - Golf (Play)
Rules
U.S.G.A.
(Stroke play) rules will govern all play except where local rules (league)
apply. To speed up play and for
consistency, your Rules Committee has reluctantly established local
rules and has shown the interpretation of other rules as follows: You will note that all penalties covering all
conditions are one stroke only without loss of distance. To assure the establishing of realistic
handicaps, no optional rules will be allowed.
For special rulings and/or interpretation, a second ball should be
played from the spot the question occurs and a score kept for both balls. Contact a member of the rules committee immediately
upon completion of the round. A ruling
will be made as to which ball counts.
Secretary's editorial note: These 'speed of play local rules' are dubious at best, and if a drop is taken that is not legal within the Rules of Golf, do not expect a lot of attention paid to arguments. Get confirmation from your opponent as to a fair drop and move on. Don't abuse the winter rules to move out from a tree or other nasty place. Consider playing the ball down and you may actually enjoy the game more.
Section
1: Out of Bounds (Local Rule)
Drop ball within two club lengths of the point where
your ball crossed the boundary under penalty of one stroke. Out of bounds is normally marked with white
stakes; but where no markings are visible, obvious club property lines (fences,
fence row, roadways, etc.) are to be considered out of bounds.
Section
2: Lost Ball (Local Rule)
Drop ball at point ball was last seen under penalty
of one stroke (opponent or fellow player should be consulted as to the
appropriateness of the drop); or , if the ball entered
a tree, brush or heavy rough areas where the approximate point the ball came to
rest cannot be determined, you may drop within two club lengths or back on a
line from the point of entry and the flag; one stroke penalty. When ball comes to rest in fairway and is lost,
another ball may be played from vicinity of lost ball, not nearer the hole,
without penalty.
Section
3: Unplayable Lies (Local Rule)
Only you can decide if the ball is playable. If you decide it is playable, you must
play it as it lies. But if you
decide it is not, you may play from within two club lengths of the obstruction,
not nearer the hole under penalty of one stroke.
Section
4: Water Hazards
a. Regular
If you cannot play your ball as it lies, you must drop
behind the hazard (any distance) keeping the spot where the ball last entered
the hazard between you and the hole under penalty of one
stroke. An exception to this rule: a ball off Hole #16
Tee lands in the pond in front of the tee -- drop on the far side of the pond
on one of the tee mounds there.
b. Lateral
If you cannot play your ball as it lies, you must
drop within two club lengths of either side of the hazard opposite the point
where the ball crossed the hazard margin but no closer to the hole under
penalty of one stroke.
Section
5: Ground Under
Repair and Casual Water (Local Rule)
If you are reasonably sure that your ball is lost in
ground under repair (need not be marked) or is in casual water or if your ball
is found in the area, you may place it in the nearest position of relief
no nearer the hole. No
penalty. This rule also applies to a
plugged ball.
Section
6: Artificial Obstruction
You may move the obstruction or if immovable, drop
within two club lengths; no nearer the hole for relief. No penalty. Red or White stakes may not be moved.
Eagle Crest Note: The wooden pilings in the bunker on #17 are obstructions and the Rules of Golf offer relief if they obstruct your swing. A free drop in the bunker at the nearest point of relief not nearer the hole is available. There are some spots where this is impossible, in which case a drop outside of the bunker is available with a one-stroke penalty, again, no nearer the hole.
Note: Relief applies to both stance and swing. It does not necessarily provide for “free
line of flight” or an “improved lie”.
Section
7: Playing Wrong Ball (Local
Rule)
If you play a stroke or strokes with a ball other
than your own, you must determine who in the group played the wrong ball first,
if applicable. the
violator is assessed a one stroke penalty. Play is to continue counting all strokes plus
penalty. No penalty
for playing the wrong ball out of a hazard providing you then play your
own ball.
Section
8: Grounding Club (Local Rule)
You may not let your club touch the ground in a sandtrap or in the confines of a water hazard. One stroke penalty. The grass portion of a bunker is not
considered part of the hazard.
Section
9: Hitting Another
Ball on the Green (Local Rule)
No penalty if not hitting from
the putting surfaces. One
stroke penalty if hitting from the putting surface.
Section
10: Winter Rules (Local Rules)
You may improve your lie anywhere within the
boundaries of the golf course except when it lies in a hazard. When moving the ball, you may improve only
your lie, not your line of flight.
Reminders
1. On all par-three holes, when all balls are on the green,
stand aside and permit following foursome to tee off.
2. Permit faster foursomes to play through provided there is
sufficient gap between you and the foursome ahead of you.
3. When looking for lost ball, permit following foursome to
play through. The time limit to look for a ball is five (5) minutes.
4. A ball may be cleaned or changed on the
green before putting with no penalty.
5. On the green, the pin must be pulled or attended regardless
of distance your putt must travel. One stroke penalty for hitting the pin. Concede no putts; all putts must go down.
6. The player farthest from the hole will putt first. As long as the player does not stand on
another players’ line, he should continue putting until holed out, if the
foursome is holding up overall play. He
will not mark and clean his ball unless he marks due to being on another
player’s line. Player can mark and clean
ball before first putt.
Golf
Etiquette
1. Leave your cart and bag at a convenient place around the
green -- not in front while putting -- to enable you to clear the area
immediately after putting out. Score
your card at the next tee.
2. Avoid conversation on the tees while other players are
teeing off.
3. Avoid conversation and other annoyances on the green while
other players are preparing to putt and during putting.
4. For lost balls, please assist affected
player in finding lost ball.
5. Avoid walking ahead of other players;
this is dangerous as well as inconsiderate.
6. All players are required to replace turf, smooth footprints
in bunkers and repair ball marks on the greens.
Leave the course better than you found it.
7. Be at the course 10 minutes before your scheduled tee-off
time and be ready to play. If you cannot
be there, notify your opponent.
8. Remove ball from hole immediately after
putting.
Any questions that arise
that are not addressed by these rules should be brought to the attention of the
rules committee.
THE RULES COMMITTEE:
Bob
Towler
Rob
Pyle