2007 Local Rules and
Conditions of Competition
The Rules of the United States Golf Association
govern play. This Hard Card and any site specific Notice to Players are
supplements to The Rules of Golf 2006-2007. Local Rules of the host
course do not apply. The Committee, whose decision is final, shall settle
questions. Unless otherwise noted, the penalty for breach of a Local Rule or
Condition is: Match Play-Loss of Hole; Stroke Play-Two Strokes.
Out of Bounds. Defined by white stakes, white lines and/or perimeter fences. A ball that crosses a public road defined as
out of bounds and comes to rest beyond that road is out of bounds, even though
it may lie on another part of the course. Double stakes turn a boundary line
and provide a sight line of the unmarked boundary from that point to infinity. Rule 27-1.
Water and Lateral Water
Hazards. Yellow stakes or lines
define water hazards. Red stakes or
lines define lateral water hazards. When
both stakes and lines are used, stakes identify and lines define the hazard.
a. In
the absence of lines or adequate stakes, the margin of the hazard is determined
by the natural break of the ground surrounding the hazard.
b. When
a lateral hazard is defined on one side only, it is deemed to extend to
infinity.
c. When
water or lateral water hazards are bounded by out of bounds, the hazard margin
extends to and coincides with the out of bounds line. Rule 26-1.
Ground Under Repair (GUR). Defined
by white lines.
a. French
Drains: Deemed to be GUR, whether or not marked.
b. Cultivated
Flowerbeds/Active Nurseries: Deemed to be GUR, whether or not marked – relief
is mandatory.
c. Sod
Seams. Except in a hazard, sod seams (not the sod itself)
are deemed to be ground under repair, and relief is available under Rule 25-1
if the ball lies in or touches a sod seam or the sod seam interferes with the
area of intended swing. All seams within the sodded
area are considered the same seam.
White Lined Areas Tying Into Artificially Surfaced
Roads and Paths. Have same status as
roads and paths, that of obstructions. Rule 24-2.
Staked Trees. Stakes
and wires supporting trees are immovable obstructions and relief may be
taken. Relief is not from the tree. Rule 24-2.
Integral Parts of the
Course. Includes
cables, rods, wires or wrappings when closely attached to trees; Liners in
bunkers and artificial walls and pilings when located in hazards, unless
otherwise provided for in Notice to Players. No relief. Rule 33-2.
Permanent Elevated Power
Lines and Cables.
If a ball strikes such a line or cable, that is on the
course, the stroke shall be cancelled and a ball must be replayed without
penalty in accordance with Rule 20-5, as nearly as possible from the spot where
the original ball was played.
Cell Phones and Pagers. A
player may only use devices that do not make an audible noise. If his cell
phone or pager rings (makes an audible noise) during play the penalty is: First
offense – Two Strokes. Subsequent Offense - Disqualification.
Annoying cell phone use during competition is considered unbecoming conduct,
and the player may be disqualified from the competition. Spectators who misuse
cell phones will be asked to leave the course. Rule 33-8.
Immovable Obstructions
Close to Putting Green.
Local Rule in Appendix I is in effect. Rule 33-8.
Embedded Ball Through the
Green. Local Rule in Appendix I is in effect. Rule 33-8.
Electronic Measuring
Devices. Distance measuring
devices will NOT be allowed to be used during the play of any competition round
conducted by the Colorado Junior Golf Association. Penalty for breach:
Disqualification. Decision 14-3/0.5
Conforming Golf Balls.
Optional Condition as prescribed in Appendix I is in
effect. Penalty for breach: Disqualification.
Footwear.
Shoes with traditionally designed spikes, regardless of composition, (i.e.,
ceramic, plastic, etc.) or spikes, regardless of design, comprised either
entirely or partially of metal, when such metal comes in contact with the
surface of the putting green, are prohibited.
Players may not play barefoot.
Penalty for breach: Disqualification. Rule 33-7.
Stipulated
Round. 18 and 36 hole events will be contested as a series of nine-hole
stipulated rounds. (Example: Players
have all completed 27 holes or more of a 36-hole event when weather forces the
event to be ended. Final results will be
through 27 holes.)
Time of Starting. Optional Condition as
prescribed in Appendix I is in effect. A player must
be present at the proper tee and ready to play at his scheduled time, or if
starting times fall behind, when the starter calls the first player in the
group to play; otherwise he is late. The official clock is with the starter.
Pace of Play. A
player is subject to penalty if he unduly delays play or contributes in causing
his group to become out of position. No
warnings are required prior to a penalty being issued. It is the player’s
responsibility to be in position and not unduly delay play. Rule 6-7.
Stroke
Play: Rule 6-7, Note 2 is in effect. First offense - One
Stroke. Second offense - Two Strokes. Subsequent Offense - Disqualification.
a. A group is out of position when: (1) It is one
of the first five groups and it arrives on the tee behind the time specified by
the committee; and/or (for all other groups) (2) It arrives on the tee
of a par-3 hole and the hole is clear; or fails to clear the tee of a par-4
hole before the preceding group clears the putting green; or arrives at the
teeing ground of a par-5 hole when the preceding group is on the putting
green.
b. A player’s responsibility, if out of position,
is to move quickly between strokes, and take no more than 40 seconds to
make a stroke. Timing begins when the player arrives at the tee or in the area
of his ball and it is his turn to play. Appropriate time searching for and
identifying the ball is allowed. Time used for yardage, club selection,
practice swings, gauging wind, alignment, changing clubs, strategy, etc., is
included in the 40 second limit. On
the putting green, timing starts when the player has had reasonable time to
repair ball marks and remove loose impediments on his line of putt. Timing ends
with the stroke. A player’s actions between strokes and timing of strokes are
considered in determining penalties.
Discontinuance of Play.
Optional Condition as prescribed in Appendix I is in
effect.
a. One prolonged blast of
a siren or air horn signals a dangerous situation. All players must discontinue
play immediately. All practice areas are closed during the suspension. Play
or practice will not resume until directed by the Committee. Failure to
comply is disqualification.
b.
Three consecutive notes of
a siren or air horn, repeated, signals that players may proceed under Rule
6-8b, and complete a hole started before the signal.
c.
Two short sounds of a siren or air horn,
repeated, signals to resume play immediately.
Automotive Transportation. Prohibited
in all CJGA events. Players may accept rides
from a rules official to maintain the pace of play. Players must NOT accept a ride
from a spectator
Ties.
Ties for first place or qualifying positions are broken by sudden death playoff
as determined by the CJGA, or by matching scorecards as recommended in Appendix
I. In the absence of an announced policy for an event requiring tie breaking,
matching scorecards will be used. If all
options in Appendix I are used and a tie still exists, the tie will be decided
by lot. If the competition has a multiple tee start, the last nine holes, last
six holes, etc., is considered to be holes 10-18, 13-18, etc.
Return of Scorecards or
Notification of Results. Immediately upon completion of play, players
must return their scorecards and/or notify the Committee of match results at
the scoring area. A player is in breach if the second group following his group
arrives at the scoring area, before he does, or in the case of the last two
groups, within two tee time intervals. In match play, players must inform the
Committee at the scoreboard prior to commencing extra holes if required to
decide the match. Penalty
for breach – Disqualification.
Close of Competition.
The competition is deemed to have closed when the symbolic prize for the event
has been presented, or if no ceremony, when the committee has approved all
scores or results.
Provisional Ball. A
player should play a provisional ball if the original ball may be lost outside
a water hazard or out of bounds. The player must specifically mention the words
“provisional ball” or make it clear he is proceeding under Rule 27-2a.
Second-Ball. In
stroke play only, when a player is doubtful of his rights or procedure, he
may, without penalty, play a second ball under Rule 3-3. The player must
report the facts of the situation to the committee before returning his
scorecard. Failure to do so
- Disqualification.
Score
Posting. For handicap purposes, the
CGA will post all applicable tournament scores to the GHIN Handicap service. Scores
will not be posted for players in the 10 & Under
division because par three courses are rated by the USGA Course Rating system.
Failure to Complete.
In stroke play, failure by a player to return a scorecard in a timely manner to
the scoreboard official, or withdrawing during play without notifying an
official and surrendering his scorecard to that official, will be considered
unbecoming conduct. This applies in match play if both players leave the course
without notifying the scoreboard official of the match result.
Caddies.
Caddies are not allowed in Colorado Junior Golf Association events.
Dress Code. Players
must be properly attired on the golf course, in the clubhouse and on the
grounds. Slacks or shorts are acceptable. Golf shirts must have a collar (mock
turtlenecks are okay). Jeans, short shorts, cut-offs, T-shirts and tank tops
are prohibited. All clothing must be in good repair. When wearing hats, the
bills must be forward. Violation may
result in the player’s entry being rejected.
Conduct. Unbecoming conduct by a
player or his caddie, reported to the Rules Committee before, during or after a
competitor’s round, may be cause for rejecting a player’s entry or action under
Rule 33-7. Objectionable conduct includes club throwing, foul language, abuse
of the golf course or course property, abuse of officials, alcohol/drug
impaired behavior, or any conduct unbecoming a gentleman. Players may also be suspended from playing in
future CGA run events.
Advice - (Rule 8). Advice is any counsel or suggestion, which
could influence a player in determining his/her play, the choice of a club or
the method of making a stroke. Players shall
not engage in conversation with spectators. Conversation with spectators
will be considered as advice and the player will receive the general penalty
for the first offense. Second offense
will result in disqualification.
If a spectator engages you in
conversation:
1. Tell them that you are not trying to be rude,
but that you could be faced with a two-stroke penalty, and possibly
disqualification, if you talk with them.
2. If they continue to bother you, tell a rules
official or tournament staff member and they will ask the spectator to leave
the course.
Rulings. Players must only get rulings from a CJGA, CGA or
CWGA Rules Official. Do not accept rulings from forecaddies, rangers,
spectators, or other golf course personnel unless otherwise notified by the
Committee. All disputes must be brought
before the Committee in charge of the competition.
The Committee – Rule 33. The Committee for any CJGA
competition consists of the designated Tournament Director, the designated
Chief Official, and any member of the CJGA/CGA/CWGA Rules of Golf Committees
present at the competition or contacted by phone.
CGA
Director of Youth Programs
CGA Youth
Programs USGA P.J. Boatwright Intern
Rules of Golf Committee
CGA
Staff & Chief Rules Officials