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Detail |
| Advice |
Advice is any counsel or suggestion which could influence a player in determining his play, the choice of club or method of making a stroke. Information on the Rules or on matters of public information, such as the position of hazards or the flagstick on the putting green, is not advice.
Be aware: Players shall not engage in conversation with spectators. Conversations with spectators may be construed as advice and the player may be subject to penalty. |
| Close of Competition |
In stroke play, scorecards must be signed and attested in the official scoring area immediately following play. Scores are official when a player has handed his/her scorecard to The First Tee of Southern Nevada SNJGA tournament staff. When scores have been posted on the official scoreboard and approved by the TFTSN Rules Committee, the results of the competition shall be deemed to have been announced and the competition officially closed. |
| Deciding Ties |
In the event of a tie for 1st place, there will be a playoff. If a playoff is not feasible the USGA recommended method of matching scorecards would be implemented.
18-Hole Stroke Play:
The winner will be determined on the basis of the best score for the last 9 holes. If the tying players have the same score for the last 9 holes, the score will be determined for the last 6 holes, last 3 holes and finally the 18th hole. The same procedure will be used for 2nd and 3rd place winners.
9-Hole & 6-Hole Stroke Play:
The winner will be determined on the basis of the best score for the last 6/3 holes. If the tying players have the same score for the last 6/3 holes, the score will be determined for the last 3 holes, and finally the 9th / 6th hole. The same procedure will be used to determin 2nd and 3rd place winners. |
| Discontinuance of Play |
The attention of all competitors in The First Tee of Southern Nevada SNJGA events is called to Rules 6-8 (Discontinuance of Play) and 33-2d (Course Unplayable). Players have the right to stop play if they think lightning threatens them, even though the Committee may not have specifically authorized it by a signal.
In order to protect players and spectators, the TFTSN requires all players to stop play immediately upon notification of a suspension due to a dangerous situation such as lightning. Accordingly, the following Local Rule will be in effect at all TFTSN tournaments:
"When play is suspended by the Committee for a dangerous situation, if the players in a match or group are between the play of two holes, they shall not resume play until the Committee has ordered a resumption of play. If they are in the process of playing a hole, they shall discontinue play immediately and not resume play until the Committee has ordered a resumption of play. If a player fails to discontinue play immediately, he is DISQUALIFIED unless circumstances warrant waiving the penalty as provided in Rule 33-7" |
| Doubt as to Procedure (3-3) |
As found on page 20 of the 2006-07 USGA Rules of Golf.
In Stroke play, if a competitor is doubtful of his rights or the correct procedure during the play of a hole, the player may, without penalty, complete the hole with two balls. After the doubtful situation has arisen and before taking further action, the competitor must announce to his marker or a fellow-competitor that he intends to play two balls and which ball he wishes to count if the Rules permit. If he fails to do so, the provisions of Rule 3-3(ii) apply. The competitor must report the facts of the situation to the Committee before returning his scorecard. If he fails to do so, his is DISQUALIFIED! |
| Dress Code |
Dress Code
-All hats/visors must be worn with brim forward
-Collared Shirts or mock turtlenecks ( at discretion of host facility) must be worn for all events and tucked in for the duration of the event
-Shorts must be no higher than 5” above the knee or have a
minimum of a 5” inseam and may not extend past the knee
-Spike less golf shoes or tennis shoes must be worn by players at all times
Prohibited Dress at Golf Facilities
-T-shirts or tank tops
-Denim, short-shorts, cut-offs, or gym shorts
-Body Piercings (must be covered)
-Tattoos (must be covered)
TFTSN staff has the right to deem any player in violation of the dress code. Any such violation will result in the inability of the player to participate in that specific event along with a notice to parent(s) and/or guardian with an explanation of the specific violation.
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| Electronic Devices |
Electronic Devices Policy
As a condition of competition all cellular devices, personal music devices, and electronic measuring devices must be turned off before the start of a stipulated round and not turned on again until the player is released from the appropriate scoring area; unless the specific event has a local rule to allow electronic measuring devices.
1st Offense - The junior will be reminded to have the device in the off setting and will be accessed a two stroke penalty. (see violations)
2nd Offense - The junior will be disqualified from the current event and may have other suspensions imposed at the absolute discretion of TFTSN tournament committee.
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| Galleries/Spectators |
Spectator Policies and Guidelines
Spectators/Parents, except those volunteers acting in an official capacity, are NOT allowed on the course, in the scoring area or the registration area. Only the following tournament are
designated as Spectator Events:
Junior World Qualifier
Nevada State Jr. Championship
Tournament of Champions
-All Spectators MUST be at least 7 years of age and are asked to adhere to TFTSN dress code.
-Spectators must remain on the cart path at all times or at least 30 yards away from the group if a cart path is not available
-Spectators must wear a spectator badge. Anyone without a badge will be removed from the course.
- Any contact could be construed as giving advice. (Rule 8)
- Requests to use a golf cart while spectating must be submitted to the TFTSN office at least one week (7 days) prior to the event. Requests will be approved if warranted by health or age at the discretion of the host facility.
-Cell phones or other electronic devices are prohibited.
Failure to abide by these rules will result in
immediate disqualification of the related
participant.
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| Lifting an Embedded Ball |
As found on page 98 of the 2006-07 USGA Rules of Golf.
Appendix I
Through the green, a ball that is embedded in its own pitch-mark in the ground, other than sand, may be lifted without penalty, cleaned and dropped as near as possible to where it lay but not nearer the hole. The ball when dropped must first strike a part of the course through the green. |
| List of Conforming Golf Balls |
As found on page 106 of the 2006-07 Rules of Golf.
The ball the player uses shall be named on the current List of Conforming Balls isssued by the United States Golf Association on the following link:
http://www.usga.org/playing/clubs_and_balls/golf_ball/conforming_golf_ball.asp |
| Pace of Play (Rule 6-7) |
The player must play without undue delay and in accordance with any pace of play guidelines that The First Tee of Southern Nevada have established. Between completion of a hole and playing from the next teeing ground, the player must not undul delay play.
First Offense: One stroke penalty
Second Offense: Two stroke penalty
For subsequent offense: Disqualification |
| Practice Between Holes |
Appendix 1: In Stroke play, between the play of two holes, a player shall not play any practice strokes on or near the putting green of the hole last played. If a practice stroke is played on or near the putting green of the hole last played the player shall incur a penalty of Two Strokes at the next hole, except that in the case of the last hole of the round, he incurs the penalty at that hole.
As found on page 109 of the 2006-07 USGA Rules of golf. |
| Starting Times |
Starting Times
Individual starting times for the FIRST Round of competition will be available on our website or by calling TFTSN not more than five (5) days prior to the event. TFTSN is not responsible for wrong starting times given out by the host course. Individual starting times for second (and third) rounds will be available on the website or at each tournament site as soon as possible after the completion of play.
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| Tournament Coordinators |
Tournament Coordinators are seasonal staff members of the TFTSN representing the Association in conjunction with the Tournament Committee. Parents/Spectators must interact with all TFTSN Tournament personnel on site in a professional and courteous manner. Specific criticisms, complaints or suggestions should be directed to appropriate management of TFTSN. |
| Water and Lateral Hazards |
Water hazards are defined by yellow stakes or yellow lines.
Lateral water hazards are defined by red stakes or red lines.
When both stakes and lines are used to define water and lateral water hazards, the stakes identify the hazards and the lines define the margins of the hazards. Both stakes and lines are considered to be in the hazards. |
