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West County CYC Golf. 2009 Rules and Etiquette Seminar. West County CYC Golf. Welcome to all parents and golfers in the Junior and High School divisions of the West County CYC Golf League. This seminar will briefly cover the rules and format of the West County CYC Golf League. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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West County West County CYC GolfCYC Golf

2009 Rules and Etiquette Seminar2009 Rules and Etiquette Seminar

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West County CYC GolfWest County CYC Golf

Welcome to all parents and golfers in the Welcome to all parents and golfers in the Junior and High School divisions of the Junior and High School divisions of the West County CYC Golf League.West County CYC Golf League.

This seminar will briefly cover the rules This seminar will briefly cover the rules and format of the West County CYC Golf and format of the West County CYC Golf League. League.

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Seminar overviewSeminar overview

Rules of GolfRules of Golf Review the “High School” format for Review the “High School” format for

tournament play, post season Champions tournament play, post season Champions Tournaments and scoring by the players.Tournaments and scoring by the players.

Review the West County CYC tournament Review the West County CYC tournament golf rules and team substitution rules.golf rules and team substitution rules.

Review basic golf terms and terminology.Review basic golf terms and terminology. Review the general rules of golf. Review the general rules of golf.

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Seminar overview cont.Seminar overview cont.

Golf EtiquetteGolf Etiquette Prayer before each match.Prayer before each match. Golf attire and manners during play among the Golf attire and manners during play among the

players.players. Parents’ role in walking with the foursomes Parents’ role in walking with the foursomes

during tournament play.during tournament play. Spectators’ attire and manners during play.Spectators’ attire and manners during play. Play on the greens and around the hole. Play on the greens and around the hole. At the conclusion of play.At the conclusion of play.

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West County CYC Rules of GolfWest County CYC Rules of Golf

The “High School” format will be used for all matches in The “High School” format will be used for all matches in regular season and tournament play.regular season and tournament play.

Highlights of the format are:Highlights of the format are: Matches consist of two teams playing 9 holes of golf.Matches consist of two teams playing 9 holes of golf. Teams consist of no more than 8 players.Teams consist of no more than 8 players. Players from each team will be assigned a starting hole Players from each team will be assigned a starting hole

with no more than 4 players on any hole.with no more than 4 players on any hole. Each hole should have players from both teams.Each hole should have players from both teams. Prior to the start of play players will exchange Prior to the start of play players will exchange

scorecards so that each player is keeping score for scorecards so that each player is keeping score for another player in that group. another player in that group.

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Scorecard ExchangeScorecard Exchange

ThreesomeThreesome FoursomeFoursome

B

C

A C

D

A

B

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West County CYC Rules of GolfWest County CYC Rules of Golf

““High School” format continued:High School” format continued: Each match will have its own starter.Each match will have its own starter. Parents and spectators may walk with the group, but Parents and spectators may walk with the group, but

may NOT offer advice or assistancemay NOT offer advice or assistance to the players. to the players. At the conclusion of the match each group should At the conclusion of the match each group should

proceed to the designated area to turn in scorecards.proceed to the designated area to turn in scorecards. The team score is the 5 lowest individual scores.The team score is the 5 lowest individual scores. Scores for the league are tracked by team and by Scores for the league are tracked by team and by

individual player.individual player. Individual scores are posted by grade and gender.Individual scores are posted by grade and gender.

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West County CYC Rules of GolfWest County CYC Rules of GolfPost Season Champions Tournaments - After the 6 Post Season Champions Tournaments - After the 6

regular season matches there will be Championship regular season matches there will be Championship Tournaments for Teams and IndividualsTournaments for Teams and Individuals

The top 2 teams in each divisionThe top 2 teams in each division will qualify for the will qualify for the Team Championship Tournament.Team Championship Tournament.

If either of the teams are unable to field the minimum If either of the teams are unable to field the minimum of 5 players the next highest ranked team will be of 5 players the next highest ranked team will be notified to play in the Championship Match.notified to play in the Championship Match.

The team score will be the lowest 5 individual The team score will be the lowest 5 individual player’s scores.player’s scores.

The top 8 individual players in each gradeThe top 8 individual players in each grade will qualify will qualify for the Individual Championship Tournament.for the Individual Championship Tournament.

If any player is unable to play the next highest If any player is unable to play the next highest finishing player will be selected as a replacement. finishing player will be selected as a replacement.

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West County CYC Rules of GolfWest County CYC Rules of Golf

Player Scoring – A key point of the league is that the Player Scoring – A key point of the league is that the players keep their opponents scoreplayers keep their opponents score..

At the start of the round each player will be handed a At the start of the round each player will be handed a scorecard for that match. Players are responsible for scorecard for that match. Players are responsible for checking the card to make sure that:checking the card to make sure that: The match information is correct – date, course, The match information is correct – date, course,

starting time and starting hole.starting time and starting hole. The player information is correct – player name, The player information is correct – player name,

team, parish, grade, and gender.team, parish, grade, and gender.

New this year – player information will be provided on an address label which is affixed to the scorecard

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West County CYC Rules of GolfWest County CYC Rules of Golf

Player Scoring continuedPlayer Scoring continued

Before beginning the match players will exchange Before beginning the match players will exchange scorecards with other players in their group. scorecards with other players in their group.

Fill in your name and team as the Scorer.Fill in your name and team as the Scorer.

After each hole is played the Scorer records the player’s After each hole is played the Scorer records the player’s score in the top portion of the scorecard.score in the top portion of the scorecard.

The Scorer can record his/her score in the space The Scorer can record his/her score in the space provided at the bottom of the scorecard.provided at the bottom of the scorecard.

New this year – Players can tear off the bottom portion of the scorecard to keep for their records.

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West County CYC Rules of GolfWest County CYC Rules of Golf

New Scorecard for 2009

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West County CYC Rules of GolfWest County CYC Rules of Golf

Player Scoring continuedPlayer Scoring continued

At the end of the round the players will meet to At the end of the round the players will meet to review the scorecards.review the scorecards.

Players are only responsible for the scores on Players are only responsible for the scores on each hole and not the final total for the round.each hole and not the final total for the round.

Scorecards are to be signed by both the Scorer Scorecards are to be signed by both the Scorer and the Player.and the Player.

All scorecards must be returned to the Starter.All scorecards must be returned to the Starter.

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West County CYC Tournament West County CYC Tournament RulesRules

All matches will be conducted following the rules All matches will be conducted following the rules of golf as published by the USGA.of golf as published by the USGA.

The course will establish local rules for play The course will establish local rules for play including the use of drop zones, defining out of including the use of drop zones, defining out of bounds, ground under repair, and obstructions.bounds, ground under repair, and obstructions.

The league has also adopted certain rules for The league has also adopted certain rules for matches designed to assist players with speed matches designed to assist players with speed of play and to conduct a fair competition.of play and to conduct a fair competition.

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West County CYC Tournament West County CYC Tournament RulesRules

Local rules in effect for 2009:Local rules in effect for 2009: Matches will be subject to a Matches will be subject to a 2 hour time limit2 hour time limit. Players . Players

may not start any hole after time limit has been met.may not start any hole after time limit has been met. A maximum score of 4 strokes over par (including A maximum score of 4 strokes over par (including

whiffs and penalties) is allowed per hole. This is NOT whiffs and penalties) is allowed per hole. This is NOT optional – optional – players must pick-up upon reaching maxplayers must pick-up upon reaching max..

Any unplayed hole will be recorded at max score.Any unplayed hole will be recorded at max score. Players will play “ready golf” when possible following Players will play “ready golf” when possible following

common rules of etiquette. common rules of etiquette. The course will establish a drop zone for use on holes The course will establish a drop zone for use on holes

with water hazard or lateral water hazard.with water hazard or lateral water hazard.

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West County CYC Tournament West County CYC Tournament RulesRules

Local rules in effect for 2009:Local rules in effect for 2009: Out-of-bounds – Out-of-bounds –

A ball that is clearly out-of-bounds should be A ball that is clearly out-of-bounds should be replayed from the replayed from the spot of the last shot with a one stroke penaltyspot of the last shot with a one stroke penalty. .

If a ball is identified to be out-of-bounds If a ball is identified to be out-of-bounds upon reaching the ballupon reaching the ball the player should drop at the nearest point on the course the player should drop at the nearest point on the course where the ball crossed the boundary and where the ball crossed the boundary and proceed with a two proceed with a two stroke penaltystroke penalty. This is to avoid slow play by walking back.. This is to avoid slow play by walking back.

Players may always play a provisional ball if there is question Players may always play a provisional ball if there is question regarding the status of their ball in play. Provisional balls must regarding the status of their ball in play. Provisional balls must be properly marked and identified to others in the group.be properly marked and identified to others in the group.

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West County CYC Tournament West County CYC Tournament RulesRules

Local rules in effect for 2009:Local rules in effect for 2009: Lost ball (outside of a hazard) – Lost ball (outside of a hazard) –

If a ball cannot be found in a reasonable amount of time the If a ball cannot be found in a reasonable amount of time the player should drop in the approximate area where the ball was player should drop in the approximate area where the ball was lost. lost. The penalty for lost ball is one strokeThe penalty for lost ball is one stroke..

If the ball is lost in an obstruction (man made object) there is If the ball is lost in an obstruction (man made object) there is no penalty for the drop.no penalty for the drop.

The players in the match should assist in the search for a lost The players in the match should assist in the search for a lost ball so as not to delay their group and others behind them.ball so as not to delay their group and others behind them.

Players should agree on the location for the drop to occur.Players should agree on the location for the drop to occur.

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West County CYC Tournament West County CYC Tournament RulesRules

Local rules in effect for 2009:Local rules in effect for 2009: Parental assistance and coaching:Parental assistance and coaching:

Coaches and parent observers are required for each group. Coaches and parent observers are required for each group. The sole function of the observer is to ensure pace of play.The sole function of the observer is to ensure pace of play.

When possible verbal reminders should be used to reinforce When possible verbal reminders should be used to reinforce the principles of ready golf, pace, max score, and assist in the principles of ready golf, pace, max score, and assist in interpretation of the rules.interpretation of the rules.

Assistance to players on technique, distance and course Assistance to players on technique, distance and course conditions, carrying equipment, and other advice designed to conditions, carrying equipment, and other advice designed to improve a players play is strictly forbidden.improve a players play is strictly forbidden.

The penalty for coaching will be a warning for the 1The penalty for coaching will be a warning for the 1stst offense. offense. Subsequent offenses may receive 1 or 2 stroke penalties.Subsequent offenses may receive 1 or 2 stroke penalties.

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West County CYC Tournament West County CYC Tournament RulesRules

Observers can:Observers can:Walk with the group.Walk with the group.Respectfully cheer.Respectfully cheer.Help identify location Help identify location

of a players shot.of a players shot.Carry a jacket, water, Carry a jacket, water,

umbrella, and other umbrella, and other items for a player.items for a player.

Observers cannot:Observers cannot:Offer advice on club Offer advice on club

selection or technique.selection or technique.Tend the pin. Tend the pin. Keep score for the Keep score for the

player or group.player or group.Carry a players bag Carry a players bag

or equipment. or equipment.

Coaching is the number one cause of slow play

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Substitution RulesSubstitution Rules In order to be able to substitute for a team, the junior golfer must be a registered player In order to be able to substitute for a team, the junior golfer must be a registered player

in the golf program for the current season. A junior golfer is able to substitute if he/she in the golf program for the current season. A junior golfer is able to substitute if he/she has missed has missed or is going to missor is going to miss one or more of their scheduled team matches. one or more of their scheduled team matches.

A junior golfer can “play up” (play for a team that is at a higher grade level), but A junior golfer can “play up” (play for a team that is at a higher grade level), but can not can not “play down”“play down” (play for a team that is at a lower grade level) as a substitute for a team. A (play for a team that is at a lower grade level) as a substitute for a team. A junior golfer may also play for a team at the same grade level. junior golfer may also play for a team at the same grade level.

The team The team must be of the same gendermust be of the same gender as the junior golfer’s rostered team. as the junior golfer’s rostered team.

A junior golfer may substitute for a team of any participating schools. A junior golfer may substitute for a team of any participating schools.

The maximum number of matches a junior golfer can play during the regular season is The maximum number of matches a junior golfer can play during the regular season is six (6). (Accordingly, the maximum number of substitutions allowed is six (6)).six (6). (Accordingly, the maximum number of substitutions allowed is six (6)).

The junior golfer’s score counts for the team that they are substituting for and towards The junior golfer’s score counts for the team that they are substituting for and towards their individual scores for purposes of qualifying for the season ending Champions their individual scores for purposes of qualifying for the season ending Champions Tournaments. Substitutions have an impact in case of ties.Tournaments. Substitutions have an impact in case of ties.

It is the responsibility of the junior golferIt is the responsibility of the junior golfer to contact coaches to determine if they will to contact coaches to determine if they will need a substitute and arrange to substitute for that team. In past seasons there were need a substitute and arrange to substitute for that team. In past seasons there were many opportunities to substitute, since most teams have 1 or more players with conflicts many opportunities to substitute, since most teams have 1 or more players with conflicts each week.each week.

The goal of every team is to have at least 5 players at each weekly tournament match, The goal of every team is to have at least 5 players at each weekly tournament match, preferably all 8 players, so that you have the best chance at obtaining the 5 lowest scores preferably all 8 players, so that you have the best chance at obtaining the 5 lowest scores each week for your team. each week for your team.

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Tie Breaker RulesTie Breaker RulesTEAM CHAMPIONS TOURNAMENTTEAM CHAMPIONS TOURNAMENTAt the end of the season should more than two teams by grade At the end of the season should more than two teams by grade

and gender tie for the lowest team scores, the following tie and gender tie for the lowest team scores, the following tie breaker rules will apply in the following order:breaker rules will apply in the following order:

The team that cumulatively had the most players show up The team that cumulatively had the most players show up each week, including substitutes (example wk1-5, wk2-4, each week, including substitutes (example wk1-5, wk2-4, wk3-8, wk4-6, wk5-4, wk6-8 for a total of 35 players.)wk3-8, wk4-6, wk5-4, wk6-8 for a total of 35 players.)

The team that has the fewest default scores of 72 (example The team that has the fewest default scores of 72 (example in a. above shows that in wk 2 and wk 5 the team had only in a. above shows that in wk 2 and wk 5 the team had only 4 players so they had 2 default scores of 72 count towards 4 players so they had 2 default scores of 72 count towards their total team score.) their total team score.)

INDIVIDUAL CHAMPIONS TOURNAMENTINDIVIDUAL CHAMPIONS TOURNAMENTAt the end of the season should more than 8 players by grade At the end of the season should more than 8 players by grade

and gender tie for the lowest individual scores, the and gender tie for the lowest individual scores, the following tie breaker rules will apply:following tie breaker rules will apply:

The junior(s) who had to substitute the fewest times The junior(s) who had to substitute the fewest times during the season.during the season.

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General Terms and Rules of GolfGeneral Terms and Rules of Golf

During the match players use stroke play – During the match players use stroke play – counting each stroke including penalties and counting each stroke including penalties and whiffs up to the maximum strokes for that whiffs up to the maximum strokes for that hole (4 strokes over par). hole (4 strokes over par).

The following slides identify some common The following slides identify some common situations encountered in a match and the situations encountered in a match and the proper rule for each.proper rule for each.

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General Terms and Rules of GolfGeneral Terms and Rules of Golf

Teeing areaTeeing areaPlayers will be informed prior to the start of the match Players will be informed prior to the start of the match as to which color tee markers to use based on the as to which color tee markers to use based on the grade of the player.grade of the player.Players may tee off anywhere within an imaginary Players may tee off anywhere within an imaginary box created between the tee markers and two club box created between the tee markers and two club lengths back.lengths back.

Penalties:Penalties:Playing from the wrong tee – Replay shotPlaying from the wrong tee – Replay shotPlaying from outside the tee area – 2 strokesPlaying from outside the tee area – 2 strokes

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General Terms and Rules of GolfGeneral Terms and Rules of Golf

Play the ball as it lies:Play the ball as it lies:

During play a ball can end up in some tricky During play a ball can end up in some tricky situations. Most of the time you have to play it as it situations. Most of the time you have to play it as it lies. Sometimes you can move things to get a better lies. Sometimes you can move things to get a better shot, swing or stance. Sometimes you may move the shot, swing or stance. Sometimes you may move the ball without a penalty. Sometimes you have to move ball without a penalty. Sometimes you have to move the ball and may be charged a penalty.the ball and may be charged a penalty.

When in doubt about a rule – ask for assistance from When in doubt about a rule – ask for assistance from another player or observer.another player or observer.

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General Terms and Rules of GolfGeneral Terms and Rules of Golf

In general a player cannot improve the lie of the ball or In general a player cannot improve the lie of the ball or the area of swing or stance. If the ball is sitting by a the area of swing or stance. If the ball is sitting by a tree or bush you must play it as it is.tree or bush you must play it as it is.

If a If a loose impedimentloose impediment is interfering with the ball or your is interfering with the ball or your swing or stance the item can be moved swing or stance the item can be moved without a without a penaltypenalty. Loose impediments are natural objects that . Loose impediments are natural objects that that are not growing or embedded. Leaves, pine that are not growing or embedded. Leaves, pine cones, stones and sticks are examples of loose cones, stones and sticks are examples of loose impediments. impediments.

Be careful when removing a loose impediment that you Be careful when removing a loose impediment that you don’t cause your ball to move. You have to replace don’t cause your ball to move. You have to replace the ball where it was the ball where it was without any penaltywithout any penalty..

You cannot move loose impediments in a hazard.You cannot move loose impediments in a hazard.

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General Terms and Rules of GolfGeneral Terms and Rules of Golf

An An obstructionobstruction is a man made object and can be is a man made object and can be moveable like a trash can, sign, or rake. moveable like a trash can, sign, or rake. Obstructions can also be immovable like a light pole, Obstructions can also be immovable like a light pole, bench, cart path, sprinkler or building.bench, cart path, sprinkler or building.

If a movable obstruction is interfering with the ball or If a movable obstruction is interfering with the ball or your swing or stance it can be moved your swing or stance it can be moved without a without a penaltypenalty similar to a loose impediment. similar to a loose impediment.

If an immovable obstruction is interfering the player may If an immovable obstruction is interfering the player may move the ball to get relief from interference.move the ball to get relief from interference.

For relief from interference a player must lift the ball and For relief from interference a player must lift the ball and drop it drop it without penaltywithout penalty within one club length of the within one club length of the nearest point of relief (not nearer the hole). nearest point of relief (not nearer the hole).

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General Terms and Rules of GolfGeneral Terms and Rules of Golf

Sometimes the interference can be due to the condition Sometimes the interference can be due to the condition of the course. Your ball may be in of the course. Your ball may be in abnormal ground abnormal ground conditionsconditions (ground under repair or casual water), (ground under repair or casual water), embeddedembedded, or even on the , or even on the wrong greenwrong green. As long as . As long as the ball is not in a hazard you may lift the ball, go to the ball is not in a hazard you may lift the ball, go to the nearest point of full relief (not nearer the hole) the nearest point of full relief (not nearer the hole) and drop within one club length and drop within one club length without any penaltywithout any penalty. .

Sometimes your ball is unplayable. It may be in thick Sometimes your ball is unplayable. It may be in thick bushes, or under a rock where you can’t swing your bushes, or under a rock where you can’t swing your club. In an club. In an unplayable lieunplayable lie the player must lift the ball the player must lift the ball and drop with a and drop with a one stroke penaltyone stroke penalty. The drop can be . The drop can be within two club lengths of the unplayable lie or within two club lengths of the unplayable lie or anywhere in a line back from the hole.anywhere in a line back from the hole.

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General Terms and Rules of GolfGeneral Terms and Rules of Golf

Your ball may lie in a Your ball may lie in a hazardhazard – a bunker or water – a bunker or water hazard. Special rules apply for play from a hazard.hazard. Special rules apply for play from a hazard.

If the ball is in a hazard you cannot move any loose If the ball is in a hazard you cannot move any loose impediment that is also in the hazard. Before you impediment that is also in the hazard. Before you take your stroke in the hazard you may not touch the take your stroke in the hazard you may not touch the ground with your hand or the club. The penalty for ground with your hand or the club. The penalty for either of these infractions is either of these infractions is two strokestwo strokes. .

If you determine that a ball in the bunker is unplayable If you determine that a ball in the bunker is unplayable you may drop the ball in another part of the bunker. you may drop the ball in another part of the bunker. If it is unplayable in normal conditions you must take If it is unplayable in normal conditions you must take a a one stroke penaltyone stroke penalty. If it is due to abnormal . If it is due to abnormal conditions there is no penalty if dropped in the conditions there is no penalty if dropped in the bunker. If dropped outside the bunker there is a bunker. If dropped outside the bunker there is a one one stroke penaltystroke penalty..

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General Terms and Rules of GolfGeneral Terms and Rules of Golf

Whenever you move a ball either with or without a Whenever you move a ball either with or without a penalty you should:penalty you should:

1.1. Notify another player of what you are going to do and why. Notify another player of what you are going to do and why.

2.2. Mark the spot of the ball preferably using a tee. This is Mark the spot of the ball preferably using a tee. This is important because you may need to replace the ball to important because you may need to replace the ball to that spot or use that spot to measure where to drop.that spot or use that spot to measure where to drop.

3.3. If you are replacing the ball make sure it is in the same If you are replacing the ball make sure it is in the same spot as it was before. If you are dropping use the spot as it was before. If you are dropping use the applicable rule for the proper location. applicable rule for the proper location.

4.4. If you are going to another spot for relief make sure it is If you are going to another spot for relief make sure it is not closer to the hole. Mark that spot with a tee of a not closer to the hole. Mark that spot with a tee of a different color. Drop the ball at the new location.different color. Drop the ball at the new location.

5.5. After the drop or place the ball is in play. Remember to After the drop or place the ball is in play. Remember to pick up your tees before taking your next stroke.pick up your tees before taking your next stroke.

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General Terms and Rules of GolfGeneral Terms and Rules of Golf

When you reach the green players should place their When you reach the green players should place their bags between the hole and the next tee. bags between the hole and the next tee. Observers should remind players of this to speed Observers should remind players of this to speed up play. Quickly fix any ball marks you made.up play. Quickly fix any ball marks you made.

Players should follow the order of play on the green by Players should follow the order of play on the green by having the furthest player from the hole playing having the furthest player from the hole playing first. The closest player should attend or remove first. The closest player should attend or remove the flagstick. Be ready when it is your turn.the flagstick. Be ready when it is your turn.

Players should only mark their ball when it interferes Players should only mark their ball when it interferes with another player’s line. Never move your ball with another player’s line. Never move your ball without marking the spot first.without marking the spot first.

After all players have holed out you should quickly After all players have holed out you should quickly proceed to the next tee where you can confirm the proceed to the next tee where you can confirm the scores from the previous hole.scores from the previous hole.

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General Golf EtiquetteGeneral Golf Etiquette

Etiquette is the behavior on the course and Etiquette is the behavior on the course and applies to players and spectators alike.applies to players and spectators alike.

As part of the CYC prior to each match there will As part of the CYC prior to each match there will be a brief meeting of all teams to discuss any be a brief meeting of all teams to discuss any rules or conditions for the course followed by a rules or conditions for the course followed by a group prayer. group prayer.

The starters will then announce the ending time The starters will then announce the ending time for the match – two hour time limit.for the match – two hour time limit.

Players and observers should immediately Players and observers should immediately proceed to their assigned starting hole being proceed to their assigned starting hole being aware that others may be on the course aware that others may be on the course completing their match.completing their match.

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General Golf EtiquetteGeneral Golf Etiquette

Proper golf attire is to be worn by all Proper golf attire is to be worn by all players and observers. players and observers. Players will wear the team jersey. Jackets, Players will wear the team jersey. Jackets,

sweaters, and sweatshirts may be worn if sweaters, and sweatshirts may be worn if desired. Players may wear pants, shorts, or desired. Players may wear pants, shorts, or skirts for girls, however, skirts for girls, however, there is no denim there is no denim allowed on the courseallowed on the course..

Golf shoes are optional.Golf shoes are optional.

Observers will also dress appropriately and Observers will also dress appropriately and follow the no denim policy.follow the no denim policy.

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General Golf EtiquetteGeneral Golf Etiquette

Players and observers are expected to conduct Players and observers are expected to conduct themselves as Christians during play. themselves as Christians during play.

Courtesy and sportsmanship is to be followed at Courtesy and sportsmanship is to be followed at all times. Foul language and throwing clubs all times. Foul language and throwing clubs will not be tolerated. will not be tolerated.

Players and observers should be considerate to Players and observers should be considerate to others on the course. Conversation should be others on the course. Conversation should be kept at a low level so as not to distract other kept at a low level so as not to distract other players. Movement, talking and other noise players. Movement, talking and other noise should stop while a player is making a shot.should stop while a player is making a shot.

Cell phone ringers and other electronic devices Cell phone ringers and other electronic devices should be turned off during a match.should be turned off during a match.

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General Golf EtiquetteGeneral Golf Etiquette

Players and observers should assist each other Players and observers should assist each other in maintaining the pace of play. in maintaining the pace of play. Try to keep up with the group in front of you. If you Try to keep up with the group in front of you. If you

slow down every group behind you is delayed.slow down every group behind you is delayed.Be observant of where your ball lands. Quickly walk Be observant of where your ball lands. Quickly walk

directly to your ball being aware of others in the directly to your ball being aware of others in the group and the location of their shot.group and the location of their shot.

Help the group by avoiding lost balls.Help the group by avoiding lost balls.Be ready to play when it is your turn. Take only one Be ready to play when it is your turn. Take only one

practice swing to avoid slowing down play.practice swing to avoid slowing down play.Quickly leave the green at the conclusion of the hole. Quickly leave the green at the conclusion of the hole.

Confirm the scores on the next tee so as not to Confirm the scores on the next tee so as not to delay the group behind you.delay the group behind you.

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General Golf EtiquetteGeneral Golf Etiquette

Players should take care of the coursePlayers should take care of the courseOn the green players should avoid dragging On the green players should avoid dragging

their feet or club which may damage the their feet or club which may damage the green. Don’t walk in other’s line.green. Don’t walk in other’s line.

Repair all ball marks and divots you make Repair all ball marks and divots you make during the course of play.during the course of play.

Players should rake the bunker after exiting. Players should rake the bunker after exiting. This includes the area of play and the This includes the area of play and the footprints you make entering and exiting.footprints you make entering and exiting.

Don’t cause undo damage to the course.Don’t cause undo damage to the course.

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This concludes the Rules of Golf and This concludes the Rules of Golf and Etiquette Seminar. Your attention during Etiquette Seminar. Your attention during this presentation is part of the key to this presentation is part of the key to making the League a success.making the League a success.

On behalf of the West County CYC Golf On behalf of the West County CYC Golf League we thank you for participation League we thank you for participation and wish you success on and off the and wish you success on and off the course in 2009.course in 2009.