Badlands Holiday Classic

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.

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.

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.

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"

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!

Juniors must be neat in apperance with respect to grooming and clothing. 

Proper golf attire is required at all times, which includes:

• no tank tops, cut-offs or jeans
• printing or logos on clothing shall be restricted to appropriate golf motif
• Belts on boys and girls
• Hats/visors worn properly at all times (bills forward)
• Sleeves on collars on boy's shirts
• Collard shirts on girls (Sleeveless/Mock golf shirts are acceptable)
• Girls shorts can't be higher than 5" above the knee
• Boys shorts must NOT be lower than the bottom of the knee
• Spike less golf shoes or tennis shoes only (Shoes must be worn at ALL times)

All contestans agree by their entry to abide by the TFTSN Rules of Conduct and the Rules and Regulations of the host facility.  The TFTSN tournament staff has the right to deem any attire improper.   If a player is in violation of the dress code policy at any TFTSN event, a letter will be mailed to his/her parents/guardians informing them of the specific violation.  This letter will serve as an official warning.  Any subsequent violations after a letter has been mailed could result in automatic disqualification

The use of ANY electronic devices RANGE FINDERS, mobile telephones, personal music systems and the like are prohibited

If a Junior is seen talking on a cell phone:

• 1st Offense:  The phone will be taken from junior and returned upon completion of his/her round.
• 2nd Offense:  The phone will be taken and the junior golfer will recieve a 2-stroke penalty.
• 3rd Offense:  Results in a disqualification.

Spectators/Parents, exept those volunteers approved by The First Tee of Southern Nevada SNJGA tournament staff, are not allowed on the course or at the scoring table during tournaments. 

At this time only Tournament fo Champions - Match Play, State Stroke, Junior World Qualifier, and Trusted Choice Big I Qualifier are permitted spectator approved events.

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 undue delay play.

First Offense:  One stroke penalty
Second Offense:  Two stroke penalty
For subsequent offense:  Disqualification

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.

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 at TFTSN.

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.