Local Rules and Conditions of
Competition
The Rules of the
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. In match play and
four-ball events, players are required to return a scorecard with actual or
most likely scores for holes played (when a stroke or hole is conceded, or when
a player picks up).
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. (Girls - Shorts must be no
higher than four inches above the knee.) Shirts must have a collar. 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 ruling 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
Dustin Jensen
CGA Youth Programs USGA P.J. Boatwright Intern
Audi Westgate
Rules of Golf Committee
CGA
Staff & Chief Rules Officials