RULES OF PLAY
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| Play is governed by the USGA Rules of Golf and the following Local Rules and
subject to amendments by the SDGA Rules Committee. Unless otherwise specified, the penalty
for breach of Local Rules or Condition is two strokes in Stroke Play and loss of hole in
Match Play. |
| Golf Balls: Only brands of
golf balls in the latest USGA's approved list of conforming golf balls may be used.
Penalty for use of a brand not on the list: Disqualification |
| One Ball Rule: in effect. |
| Starting Times: As provided
on the day of play, or previously by telephone, by Tournament Director. |
| Spike Marks: May be tapped
down without undue delay. |
| Score Cards: Signed and
attested scorecards shall be deposited into the SDGA box immediately, at the completion of
play, prior to changing and putting away clubs. Once card is entered into this box it
is deemed officially submitted. |
| Slow Play: At the
discretion of The Regional Tournament Director and based upon at least two warnings for
slow play, a two stroke penalty may be assessed to each member of a foursome that finishes
more than twenty minutes behind the previous foursome. |
| Conduct: SDGA reserves the
right to refuse entries at any time during the tournament. Reason for refusal may include
unbecoming behavior. |
| Posting Scores: For
handicapping purposes all applicable amateur players shall post their own adjusted gross
scores, utilizing current index on the tournament posting sheets, or the pro-shop
computer. |
| Other Local Rules: SDGA
Tournaments will recognize local rules as published on the back of the hosting club's
scorecard. |
| Close of Competition: When
the scores have been posted on the official scoreboard and approved by SDGA's Tournament
Director, the results of the competition is deemed to have been officially announced. |