Event Conditions & Player Responsibilities

A PLAYERS RESPONSIBILITY

Ensure all players enjoy their game by observing the Etiquette of Golf.

Know the Rules of Golf, and the Local Rules, and the Conditions of Play.

All Players must keep up with the Group in front and not in front of the group behind.

Mark and sign your scorecards correctly. The Match Committee may change a result, but not the stroke score. An incorrect card will incur disqualification.

COURSE MARSHALL:

Acts under the Authority of the Match Committee. Complaints are to be directed to the Match Committee and not to the Course Marshall. The role assists all Golfers with speed of play and should be appreciated and respected by the members.

TIMESHEETS:-

Time Sheets will be available through the touch screen monitors located in the Pro Shop and near the Pool Table area inside the Clubhouse, at least two weeks in advance of a competition. Timesheets will also be available via the Club’s Internet website www.ashgrovegolf.com.au Players need to provide the Club Office with a pin number to be able to access the Internet timesheet.

Check your allotted time, and be ready to play at least fifteen (15) minutes before your starting time. The official starter has complete control of the field and may vary your allotted time as necessary.

Change of any contact details. It is your responsibility to advise the Office Staff of any change of address or contact details. Wrongly addressed mail or email helps no one.

SLOW PLAY (Some hints to speed up your game)

It is the responsibility of the lowest marker in the group to ensure the group plays as quickly as possible.

1. Move quickly between your shots.
2. The first person to tee off on the next hole should record the score for the last hole after they have played their tee shot.
3. The person furthest from the hole does not need to play first if others in the group are ready to play their shots. If it is not safe for the person furthest from the hole to play their shot but it is safe for others in the group to play their shot then they should play first.
4. If safe to do so then you should play your next shot first before assisting others to find their ball.
5. Bags and buggies should not be left in front of the green when putting.
6. All players should go to the next tee via the back of the green of the hole you have just played.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Machinery, Ground Staff and Course Marshall have right of way at all times on the course.

DESIGNATED PRACTICE AREAS: The Practice Tee located at the bottom of the 15^th fairway is the designated practice area for all times except when a competition is being played.

MEMBERS (MALE & FEMALE) SOCIAL ROUNDS:
ALL Members MUST report to the Pro Shop prior to any social or practice round. All members must use the “White” social tees to hit from. Blue (male) and Red (female) tees can only be used in competition rounds. Members MUST NOT play more than two (2) balls per hole and then only if they are not hindering players behind them.

CLOSURE OF COURSE

Play will be suspended for the following reasons:

Course deemed unplayable due to conditions eg Flooded greens etc

Course deemed dangerous for play due to weather eg Electrical storm

In periods of rain, play may be suspended when one or more greens become flooded making them unplayable. Not with standing that a hole being played may not be flooded, if play is suspended then all players on the course are to comply.

The decision to suspend play and for what period of time will be made by The Match Committee.

DISCONTINUANCE OF PLAY

From time to time the course becomes unplayable or there has been lightning detected within a 20km radius. ALL players on the Course are advised by method of electronic siren.

• ONE LENGTHY SIREN BLAST FOR SUSPENSION OF PLAY
• THREE SHORT SIREN BLASTS FOR THE RESUMPTION OF PLAY 

Play can only resume after 30 minutes of lightning detection within a 20km radius of the club. As per Rule 5.7b, when play is suspended, players must stop play immediately. If a player makes a stroke after being notified that play has been suspended, they will be disqualified. This rule is strictly enforced to ensure the safety of all players on the course.

In the event of suspension of play, all players must vacate the course in line with the evacuation map

MALE MEMBER COMPETITION GRADES

“A” Grade Up to 13.1
“B” Grade 13.2 to 20.9
“C” Grade 21.0 to 54 (capped 36)

Division 1 Up to 20.9
Division 2 21.0 to 54 (capped 36)

ETIQUETTE OF GOLF

1. No one should move or talk close to another player when that player is addressing the ball or making a stroke. It is against the Rules of Golf for anyone to stand close to or directly behind the line of play of another player during the act of making a stroke.
2. No player should play until the players in front are out of range or have been called through.
3. All players should without delay, play all shots when they are ready and it is safe to do so irrespective of which player is furthest from the hole. (Except in Match-play where order of play must be strictly adhered to).
4. Players searching for a ball are allowed, 3 minutes (no more),  players coming up to pass them should signal to the players allowing them to pass and should not continue their play until those players have passed and are out of range.
5. All players must use the rakes provided to smooth out footmarks etc. after playing from the bunkers. Leave the rakes in the middle of the bunkers, parallel to the line of the fairway.
6. In the General Area a player should ensure that any turf cut or displaced is replaced at once and pressed down, and any damage to the putting green made by the ball or the player is properly repaired.
7. Players should ensure that neither they nor their caddies damage the hole by standing close to the hole or by handling the flagstick. The flagstick should be replaced in the hole before the players leave the putting green.
8. When the result of a hole has been determined, players should immediately leave the putting green. Players must pick up their ball when they are unable to record a score on a hole (except in Stroke play).

RULES OF DRESS

The following Rules of Dress apply to all persons using the facilities of Ashgrove Golf Club. Any person not adhering to the Club’s minimum standard of dress will be asked to leave the Club and/or Course. A clean, neat and tidy appearance is required at all times. Appropriate Footwear must be worn at all times.

Not Acceptable:

On the Course: Abbreviated Shirts, Singlets or shorts - Beach or football attire - Thongs / Sandals, Sandshoes without socks.

Shirts without collars in competitions except for Golf shirts

In The Club House: Singlets, hats or caps.
Please Note: Clean workwear is permitted in The Clubhouse.

Dress rules are flexible in accordance with fashion at the discretion of the General Manager / Secretary or delegate.

MEMBERS CONDITIONS

Rescheduling Events
The Match committee MAY reschedule any Major event (including Monthly Medal) or an individual round of a Major event due to the following reasons:

Should it not be possible for all players entered to complete a competition round due to the suspension of play for whatever reason, the competition of the day will be cancelled and a new competition may be added for those who completed their round.

Major events will be rescheduled for a later date should this occur. A personal decision by a player or players not to finish an event due to inclement weather is not a cancellation of an event.      

1. The Match committee MAY reduce the number of rounds in a multiple round competition. (e.g. if a round of the Club Championships was unable to be played (see above) then the Match committee may decide the event based on 3 instead of 4 rounds).
2. For Thursday Club Championships - 3 full rounds will be played to facilitate the "best 2 out of 3".
3. Any other reason that the Match committee deem appropriate.

Competitive Play

1. PLAYERS WHO ARE UNFINANCIAL ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO COMPETE IN COMPETITIONS. THE PRO SHOP STAFF DO NOT HAVE DISCRETION IN THIS MATTER
2. The Rules of Golf, the Local Rules, and the By-Laws of the club are in the Rules of Play. These fixtures and conditions are subject to alteration by the Committee, at any time, at their discretion.
3. ALL 4BBB AND TEAM AGGREGATE EVENTS: Players will be required to have their own scorecards and a score recorded for each hole and then enter their scores through the touch screen (or App Miscore). The 4BBB or Team Aggregate score will be calculated by the computer or manually entered by the team. Events such as Foursomes (any type) or Ambrose will only have their team score entered.
4. Players desiring to play in any event listed, are required to have their names on the “Time Sheets” provided.
5. Ties in ALL EVENTS (including Honour Board events) must be decided by using the Golf Australia count-back system (unless specified in the Major event conditions). In match play events, in the event of a tie after 18 as the case may be, the match shall continue until a decision is reached. Note: Rotation of shots recommences, for each 18 holes.
6. In the Mixed Foursomes Championships the Ladies will hit off the first tee in round one of the competition.

 Men’s and Ladies Foursomes – The player who hits off the first tee in round one must hit off the second tee in round two.

1. All cards must be returned for handicap purposes. If a player fails to return a competition card, then penalties as per the By-Laws may be imposed.
2. A score incorrectly marked, or not signed by the player and marker, is subject to disqualification. The Match Committee may alter a result but cannot alter a stroke score.
3. In Championship events, open events, and other special or qualifying events, no player is eligible to win more than one trophy.
4. 3 Month Trial members and Pre-Paid daily Members are not eligible for Monthly Medals or Honour Board Events.
5. 2 players required for a single competition
6.  2 teams required for a team event

BLOCKED TIMES
Social Clubs
Social Clubs will play at different times throughout the year. Members should note that blocked times are allocated to these clubs.

Blocked times may be allocated specifically for male or female Members by the Match Committee. These times must be observed by all players.

MEDLEY EVENTS and MIXED Events:
Members and Female Members play on full handicap.

Other competition guidelines are posted on the notice board. Rules for these competitions may be varied and Male Members and Female Members playing in these competitions will be advised by the Match Committee on the day of the competition what those rules will be and the handicapping system that will be used for that competition.