Rules

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At this page and these links are recaps and intros to the standing rules of the historic Nevada State Women’s Golf Association. Also, the new USGA rules of golf that launched in 2019 are available at various links to USGA.org.

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NSWGA Standing Rules

NEVADA STATE GOLF ASSOCIATION WOMEN’S

AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP STANDING RULES

SECTION 1. GENERAL

The NSGA Women’s Amateur Championship will consist of two tournaments at once. You may choose your
division(s) if eligible.

Both divisions will consist of a fifty-four (54) stroke play competition.

The yardage shall be 5,700-6,100 for the Championship Division and 5,200-5,500 for the Silver State
Division.

· The Rules of Golf, these Standing Rules and the NSGA Hard Card shall govern all play except as
modified by any Local Rules made by the Tournament /Rules Committee.

· The awards ceremony will be held after play on day three.

SECTION 2. CHAMPIONSHIP
TOURNAMENT COMMITTEE

The Director of Tournaments
from the South will designate a Tournament Committee to assist in the
organization and operation of the Championship when it is in the South. The
Director of Tournaments from the North will designate a Tournament Committee to
assist in the organization and operation of the Championship when it is in the
North. They will adhere to these Standing Rules.

The State Tournament Committee shall set:

· Location

· Date and
deadlines

· Time

· Entry fee

· Refund date

· Budget

· Entry form:

Entry forms will be posted on the NSGA
website no later than eight weeks prior to the first day of the Championship.

The field will be filled on first come
first received basis.

Incomplete entries will be considered void
and will not be accepted.

Entry deadlines must be stated clearly on
the entry form.

The date for a full refund must be stated on the entry
form.

SECTION 3. ELIGIBILITY

To compete in the NSGA
Women’s Amateur Championship, a player must:

· Be a member in good standing of the Northern or Southern Nevada Golf Association.

· Must have played in a Northern or Southern Nevada Golf Association Tournament, a member club
tournament or Nevada Junior Golf Tournament within the last 12 months before
State Amateur.

· Must have a verifiable handicap index unless you are a Jr Golfer 17 years or under.

· Must meet Amateur Status as specified by the Rules of Golf.

Junior Golfers age 17 and
under as of day 1 of the Championship, are eligible to play in the Championship
Division only. Juniors under the age of 13 will have to be invited to play.

Golfers age 18 or over as of
day 1 of the Championship, may choose which division they would like to play in
and therefore which course yardage they would like to play.

The maximum handicap allowed
for this Championship is a course handicap of 36. Players with a higher
handicap may play but will be limited to a 36.

SECTION 4. GUIDELINES FOR
CHAMPIONSHIP

A. The winner of the NSGA Women’s Amateur Championship,
will be any contestant recording the lowest 54-hole total gross score from the
Championship Division.

· The Championship
Division will be paid gross only

B. The winner of the NSGA Women’s Silver State Division
will be any contestant recording the lowest 54 -hole total gross score from the
Silver State Division.

C. The winner of the NSGA Women’s Net Championship will
be any contestant recording the lowest 54-hole total net score from the Silver
State Division.

· The Silver State
Division will be paid equally gross and net.

D. Course Handicap shall be determined by the Handicap Revision date determined by the Tournament Committee. This date should be no more than one week before the Championship.

E. Recommended tournament pairings:

· Day one – pair by the Course Handicap index, lowest handicaps from the Championship division
going first followed by the Silver State division.

· Day two – pair by day one gross scores, with the highest scores going off first within division.
The Championship division teeing off first followed by the Silver State division.

· Day three – pair by day two gross scores, with the highest scores going off first within division.
The Silver State division teeing off first followed by the Championship division.

E. At the discretion to the Tournament Director, the first and tenth tees may be used or a shotgun or modified shotgun. It is recommended that on the final day of the Championship players with the lowest gross totals on day one be sent off in the final group off the first tee with the rest of the field progressing from low scores to high scores through Hole 18.

F. Ties will be broken as follows:

1. Champion – to be played off by sudden death. If weather, darkness or other conditions prevent a playoff, the winner will be determined by matching scorecards as recommended by the Rules of Golf. If this method fails to determine a winner, the winner will be decided by using the number 1 handicap hole. If this method fails to determine a winner the winner will be decided by lot.

2. Silver State Division Champion – to be decided by matching scorecards as recommended by the Rules of Golf. If this method fails to determine a winner, the winner will be decided by using the number 1 handicap hole. If this method fails to determine a winner, the winner will be decided by lot.

3. Silver State Division Net Champion – to be decided by matching scorecards as recommended by the Rules of Golf. If this method fails to determine a winner, the winner will be decided by using the number 1 handicap hole. If this method fails to determine a winner, the winner will be decided by lot.

4. All other ties will be broken by matching scorecards as recommended by the Rules of

Golf using the procedure above.

G. Rules Committee:

The Tournament Committee from the area where the Championship is being held shall

appoint a Rules Committee. Any decision needing interpretation of the rules shall be presented to the Rules Committee immediately after any eighteen hole round. Rules other than disqualification may not be changed

or waived once the Competition has begun. The Rules Committees ruling shall be final. The enforcement of the Championship pace of play policy will be the responsibility of the Rules Committee. Pace of Play guidelines will be provided and monitored by the Rules Committee from the area in which the Championship is being held.

H. Each contestant shall have her official score kept by another player in the group or by an appointed marker.

I. Golf course set-up recommendations:

1. Hole locations: 6 easy, 6 average, 6 hard

2. Teeing Area: Tee markers should be installed so that the course will be balanced and play about the same length in each round.

3. There should be a sign of some kind on each hole containing the hole
number, par and yardage. The Rule Sheet should let the player know what tees they are playing from.

4. Course length: The yardage shall be set at 5,700 – 6,100 yards each day
for the Championship Division and 5,200 – 5,500 for the Silver State Division.

5. Daily hole location sheets should be provided.

6. The Tournament Committee and/or Rules Committee should check the course
set-up each day before play commences.

J. Caddies:

1. Any player may have a caddie provided the host club permits their use.

2. The player is responsible for the conduct of her caddie.

3. The Tournament Committee reserves the right to disallow any caddie at any time.

4. Caddies may be excused from the golf course by the Tournament Committee should they (the caddie)

interfere with the right of other players.

5. Caddies must conform to the Championship dress code.

6. The player may ride in a cart but her caddie must walk and carry her
clubs.

For pace of play, a caddie may accept a ride between holes but must not ride on the back of the golf cart.

7. A player may act as her own caddie, walk and carry her own clubs. When
doing this she may ride in the cart at anytime.

SECTION 5. TROPHIES AND
AWARDS:

A. A perpetual trophy and memento will be awarded to the State Amateur Champion.

The Silver State low gross champion and low net champion will be awarded trophies.

B. Prize fund for this Championship will be distributed to gross players in the Championship division and will be distributed equally to gross and net players in the Silver State division. The prize fund will be distributed to at least one-third of the field in each division and the prize fund will be set at no more than $75 per player.

SECTION 6. CHAMPIONSHIP
TOURNAMENT CANCELLATION POLICY

A. A contestant who must withdraw after the posted refund date may be given a full refund in

the following circumstances:

1. A medical emergency has occurred in her immediate
family (proof of such emergency is required).

2. An injury has occurred to the player that does not allow her to play (proof of such

injury is required).

3. The contestant has become ineligible by not meeting a Championship requirement.

B. The Tournament Committee will decide if a partial or full refund may be given based on the following: Time of withdrawal, ability to fill the spot and Championship monetary commitments. The final decision on refunds will be made by a majority vote of the Tournament Committee.

SECTION 7. DRESS CODE

A. Proper golf attire is required: no blue denim, cut offs, short shorts, lycra/spandex type

shorts or halter-tops.

B. The Tournament Committee has the responsibility to inform participants of specific golf course requirements such as soft-spikes.

C. The Tournament Committee has the authority to disqualify any player who does not meet the dress code requirements.

SECTION 8. PLAYER CONDUCT

A. Poor sportsmanship will not be tolerated.

B. The Rules of Golf, these Standing Rules and the NSGA code of conduct will guide the

players conduct.

C. The Rules Committee may disqualify any player whose conduct before, during or

after the Championship is deemed unsportsmanlike.

D. A player disqualified for unsportsmanlike conduct may have the incident reviewed

by the Tournament Committee to determine if further action is warranted.

SECTION 9. SPECTATOR
POLICY

A. Friends and family are encouraged to follow players

B. The Rules of Golf say that a player may receive advice
only from her caddie or partner.

C. Spectators shall stay 25 yards from the players

D. Spectators shall not walk in the fairway

E. Spectators shall refrain from a conversation with a
player or her caddie during play.

SECTION 10. PUBLICITY

A detailed list of all
winners must be submitted to the NNGA and SNGA no later than ten days after the
Championship. The Tournament Committee will encourage media coverage and
publishing of Championship results.

Revised by Sue May 6/1/2020

Silver Cup Standing Rules

NEVADA STATE GOLF ASSOCIATION

WOMEN’S SILVER CUP STANDING RULES

SECTION 1. GENERAL

A. The Silver Cup is a match play Championship similar to the Curtis Cup Matches.

B. A Women’s team from the Northern Nevada Golf Association shall compete against a Women’s team from the Southern Nevada Golf Association.

C. The winning team shall receive the revolving trophy for the year.

D. The Silver Cup Championship will be held in the North during the uneven calendar year and the South during the even calendar year.

SECTION 2. CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT COMMITTEE

A. The Captain(s) from the South will designate a Tournament Committee to assist in the organization and operation of the Championship when it is in the South. The Captain(s) from the North will designate a Tournament Committee to assist in the organization and operation of the Championship when it is in the North. They will adhere to these Standing Rules.

B. The Host Captain(s) or Tournament Committee shall set the:

· Location

· Dates

· Time

· Budget

C. Rules Committee

· The Tournament Committee from the area the Championship is being held will appoint a Rules Committee.

· Any decision needing interpretation of the rules shall be presented to the Rules Committee.

· The Committee’s ruling shall be final

· The enforcement of the NSGA pace of play policy shall be the responsibility of the Rules Committee from the area in which the Championship is being held.

D. No Caddies are allowed.

SECTION 3. TEAM CAPTAINS

A. Each association shall appoint a Captain or Co-captain.

B. Advice:

· Advice may only be given by the Captain or her appointee(s)

· A maximum of two people can provide advice to the team at any one time.

· Anyone allowed to give advice (including the Captain) should be wearing something that distinguishes her as an advise giver.

· A Captain may not give advice while she is playing.

· Each team’s advise giver must be identified prior to the start of the Championship.

· All advice must be given BEFORE the players reach the green. ADVICE GIVERS ARE NOT ALLOWED ON THE GREEN SURFACE (unless they are making a ruling)

· Partners are allowed to give advice to each other during Foursome and Four-ball matches. Advice cannot be given during single matches, except by the Captain or her designated representative.

SECTION 4. TEAM COMPOSITION

A. Each association shall field a team of 20 players.

B. Each association will determine 9 players gross and 9 players net at their discretion.

C. The remaining two positions on each association’s team may be chosen by their respective Captains.

D. The team members will be listed in handicap index order.

E. The high 10 handicap players will compete in the upper bracket.

F. The low 10 handicap players will compete in the lower bracket.

G. The handicaps used will be determined by the handicap revision date determined by the Tournament Committee. This date should be no more than one week before the Championship.

SECTION 5. ELIGIBILTY

A. A player must be an individual member of a member club of the NNGA or SNGA at least 60 days prior to the first day of the matches.

B. A player must have a verifiable handicap index.

C. A player must be at least 18 years of age prior to the first day of the matches.

D. A player must meet amateur status as specified in the Rules of Golf.

E. At date of qualifier entry, a player’s handicap index may not exceed 30.0.

F. The maximum handicap allowed for this Championship is a course handicap of 36. Players with a higher handicap may enter but will be limited to a 36.

SECTION 6. FINANCIAL

A. The Host Captains will develop the tournament budget with the help of their Tournament Committee. They will need to communicate with the traveling team Captains the amount per player to cover playing fees and the awards luncheon. The Captains will determine the best way to collect and pay for these fees from their players.

SECTION 7. PAIRINGS

A. All players must be paired within the same bracket all three days of the Championship.

B. Each Captain shall determine the pairings of the partners competing in Foursome and Four-ball matches.

C. Pairings for Foursome and Four-ball matches will be chosen prior to the first day of competition. For each four-ball and foursome match the host team shall be the first to display its player(s); the guest team shall then put up its opposing player(s).

D. Pairings for singles matches shall occur no later than the night before the singles matches are to be played. For singles matches, the host team and guest team will alternate displaying their player first (i.e. match #1- host team displays singles player and guest team puts up the opposing player; match #2 – guest team displays singles player and host team puts up the opposing player, continuing this process through all singles matches).

SECTION 8. GUIDELINES FOR CHAMPIONSHIP

A. The Rules of Golf, these Standing Rules and the NSGA Hard Card shall govern all play except as modified by any Local Rules made by the Tournament/Rules Committee.

B. Day 1-

· Foursome Matches:

a. A match in which two play against two and each side plays one ball.

b. Each partner tees off on each hole.

c. After a shot is selected, the partners alternate shots until the hole is completed.

d. Penalty strokes do not affect the order of play.

· The handicap will be 50% of the difference between the combined handicaps of the members of each side. This difference is awarded to the higher handicapped side starting at the #1 handicap hole.

C. Day 2-

· Four-Ball Matches

a. A match in which two play their better ball against the better ball of two other players.

b. Each partner plays her own ball.

c. Balls belonging to the same side may be played in the order the side considers best.

· The handicaps of all four players will be reduced by the low player’s handicap, she will play from scratch. The three other players will receive 100% of the difference between their handicap and the low player’s handicap.

D. Day 3-

· Singles Matches

a. A match in which one plays against another.

b. Two matches will be played simultaneously.

c. When ALL FOUR BALLS LIE ON THE GREEN, the match with the ball lying farthest from the hole will putt out first.

d. The other match may mark their balls and then stand aside and allow that match to finish the hole.

e. The completed match will then stand aside and allow the other match to finish the hole.

E. The higher handicapped player will receive 100% of the difference between the handicaps of the two players. The lower handicapped player shall play from scratch.

F. Playing etiquette:

· On days 1 and 2, each match may play out the round even if the match has been decided prior to the 18^th hole.

· On day 3 if a match being played simultaneously with another has been decided and the other match has not, the concluded match should stand aside and allow the other match to finish without distraction.

G. Scoring:

· One point will be awarded for each match won.

· One -half point will be awarded for each match tied.

· Daily recap

a. Day 1 – ten total points

b. Day 2 – ten total points

c. Day 3 – twenty total points

· The Team that currently holds the trophy retains the trophy if they score 20 points before the other Team scores 20 ½ points.

· If the two teams are tied after the three days of competition, the team holding the revolving trophy will retain it until the next Silver Cup Championship.

H. Illness and Emergency

· In the case of illness or emergency which prevents a player from participating in a day’s event, the point shall be awarded to the player or team that is present and ready to play.

SECTION 9. PLAYER CONDUCT

A. Poor sportsmanship will not be tolerated.

B. The Rules of Golf, these Standing Rules and the NSGA code of conduct will guide the players conduct.

C. The Rules/Tournament Committee may disqualify any player whose conduct before, during or after the Championship is deemed unsportsmanlike.

D. A player disqualified for unsportsmanlike conduct may have the incident reviewed by the Tournament Committee to determine if further action is warranted.

SECTION 10. SPECTATOR POLICY

A. Friends and family are encouraged to follow players.

B. The Rules of Golf say that a player may receive advice from her team partner, advice giver or Captain (when not playing).

C. Spectators shall stay 25 yards from the players.

D. Spectators shall not walk in the fairway.

E. Spectators shall refrain from having a conversation with a player during play.

SECTION 11. PUBLICITY

A detailed list of the winning team must be submitted to the NNGA and the SNGA no later than ten days after the Championship. The Tournament Committee will encourage media coverage and publishing of Championship results.

Revised by Sue May 6/1/2020

Nevada State Stroke Play Championship Standing Rules

NEVADA STATE WOMEN’S GOLF ASSOCIATION

SECTION 1. GENERAL

The NSWGA Amateur Championship will consist of two tournaments at once. You may choose division(s) if eligible.
Both divisions will consist of a thirty-six hole stroke play competition.
The yardage shall be 5,700–6,100 for the championship division and 5,200-5,500 for the silver state division.
The USGA Rules of Golf shall govern all play, except as modified by local rules made by the NSWGA Rules Committee.
The awards ceremony will be held after play on day two.

SECTION 2. TOURNAMENT COMMITTEE

The Director of Tournaments will designate a committee to assist in the organization and operation of the tournament.
The NSWGA Future Sites Director, with the approval of the NSWGA Executive Board, shall set:
1. Location and Date
The NSWGA Director of Tournaments, with the approval of the NSWGA Executive Board, shall set:
1. Entry Fee,
2. Deadlines,
3. Refund Date
The Director of Tournaments will present a budget to the Executive Board for approval by March 15.
Expenditures that exceed the original budget by more than $100 must be approved by the Executive Board before they are incurred.

Entries:

Entry forms will be posted on the NSWGA website no later than March 31st.
The tournament field will be filled on a first received basis;
Incomplete entries will be considered void and not acceptable;
Entry deadlines will be stated clearly on the entry application; and
A date for full refund will be stated on the entry.

SECTION 3. ELIGIBILITY

To compete in the NSWGA Amateur, a player must:
Be a resident of the state of Nevada. Proof of residency may be requested. Proof of residency will be determined by driver’s license, a voter registration card, a lease, property tax bill or utility bill.
Have a verifiable USGA handicap;
Meet amateur status as specified in the USGA Rules of Golf;
Junior Golfers age 17 and under as of day 1 of the tournament, must have a 7.9 or less handicap index and are only eligible for the Championship Division. Junior golfers may not play in the Silver State division.

Golfers age 18 or older as of day 1 of the tournament, may choose which division and therefore, which course yardages they would like to play. At date of entry, a player’s handicap index may not exceed 36.

SECTION 4. GUIDELINES FOR COMPETITION

The winner of the NSWGA Amateur Championship, will be any contestant recording the lowest 36-hole total gross score from the championship division.
The NSWGA Amateur Net Champion will be any contestant recording the lowest 36- hole total net score from the silver state division.
The championship division will be paid gross only.
The silver state division will be paid equally gross and net.
Course Handicap shall be determined by the most current GHIN revision. However, if the GHIN revision date is less than 7 days prior to the date of the tournament, the previous revision can be used.

Recommended tournament pairings:

Day one – paired by most recent handicap index, lowest handicaps from the championship division going first followed by the silver state division.

Day two – paired by day one and day two gross scores with the highest scores going off first within division. The Silver State division teeing off first followed by the Championship division.
At the discretion of the Tournament Director, the first and tenth tees may be used.
It is recommended that on the final day of the tournament, players with the lowest gross totals on day one be sent off in the final groups off the first tee.

Ties will be broken as follows:

Champion – to be played off by a 3-hole aggregate playoff. If a winner is still undetermined then sudden death begins. If weather, darkness, or other conditions prevent a playoff, the winner will be determined by matching scorecards as recommended in Appendix 1 of the Rules of Golf. If this method fails to determine a winner, the winner will be decided by drawing lots.
Net Champion- A 3-hole playoff will be conducted with 1/6 of each competitor’s handicap being subtracted from her gross score to determine her three-hole net score. Fractions of handicaps will be used rather than rounding up or down. If a tie still exists after the 3 holes, a sudden death playoff with strokes falling as they would normally fall in a match play competition or as they were assigned for the competition. If weather, darkness, or other conditions prevent a playoff, the winner will be determined by matching scorecards as recommended in Appendix 1 of the Rules of Golf. If this method fails to determine a winner, the winner will be decided by drawing lots.
All other ties will be broken by matching scorecards from the second day’s scorecards as recommended in Appendix 1 of the Rules of Golf.
Should the first low net be tied for low gross in the silver state division, she shall be
asked to choose whether to play off gross or net. She will not be allowed to playoff for both.
Individual scores shall be posted as tournament scores for handicap purposes.

Rules Committee:

1. The NSWGA Director of Rules from the area where the tournament is being held will appoint a Rules Committee.
2. Any decision needing interpretation of the rules shall be presented to the Rules Committee immediately after any eighteen-hole round.
3. Rules other than disqualification may not be changed or waived once competition has begun.
4. The enforcement of the NSWGA pace of play policy will be the responsibility of the Rules Chairman from the area in which the tournament is being held. The Rules Chairman will work with the Tournament Director and course personnel to secure personnel necessary to monitor and enforce the pace of play policy.
5. Each contestant shall have her official score kept by a fellow competitor or appointed marker.
6. Play may be suspended or canceled based on the USGA Rules of Golf.
7. Golf course set-up recommendations:
8. Hole locations: 6 easy, 6 average, 6 hard.
9. Teeing Grounds: Tee markers should be installed so that the course will be balanced and play about the same length in each round.
10. There should be a sign of some kind on each hole containing hole number, par, and yardage
11. Course length: The yardage shall be set at 5,700 -6,100 yards each day for the championship division and 5,200-5,500 for the silver state division.
12. Daily hole location sheets should be provided
13. The Tournament and/or Rules Directors should check the course set-up each morning before play commences.

Caddies:

Any player may have a caddie provided the host club permits their use.
The player is responsible for the conduct of her caddie.
The Tournament Committee reserves the right to disallow any caddie at any time.
Caddies may be excused from the golf course by the Tournament Committee should they (the caddie) interfere with the rights of other players.
Caddies must conform to the tournament site dress code.
Both the player and the caddie must walk from tee to green. For speed of play, a player and her caddie may accept a ride between holes.
A player may act as their own caddie, walk and carry her own clubs.

Trophies and Awards

A perpetual trophy and memento will be awarded to the state amateur champion. The silver state low gross champion and low net champion will be awarded trophies.
Prize Fund for this Championship:
1. will be distributed to gross players in the championship division.
2. will be distributed equally to gross and net players in the silver state division.
3. will be distributed to at least one-third of the field in each division.
4. the prize fund will be set at no less than $25 per player.

SECTION 5. TOURNAMENT CANCELLATION POLICY

A contestant who must withdraw after the posted refund date may be given a full refund in the following circumstances:
A medical emergency has occurred in her immediate family (proof of such emergency is required).
An injury has occurred to the player that does not allow her to play (proof of such injury is required).
The contestant has become ineligible by not meeting a NSWGA requirement.
The tournament committee will recommend to the NSWGA Executive Committee if a partial or full refund may be given based on the following:
Time of withdrawal
Ability to fill the spot
Tournament monetary commitments
The final decision on refunds will be made by the tournament director

SECTION 6. DRESS CODE

Proper golf attire is required: no blue denim, cut-offs, short shorts, lycra/spandex type of shorts or halter-tops.
The Tournament Committee has the responsibility to inform participants of specific golf club requirements such as soft-spikes.
The Tournament Committee has the authority to disqualify any competitor who does not meet the dress code requirements.

SECTION 7. PLAYER CONDUCT

Poor sportsmanship will not be tolerated.
NSWGA Bylaws and Standing Rules will guide player conduct.
The Rules Committee may disqualify any player whose conduct before, during, or after the tournament is deemed unsportsmanlike.
A player disqualified for unsportsmanlike conduct will have the incident reviewed by the NSWGA to determine if further action is warranted.

SECTION 8. ELECTRONIC DEVICES, CELLULAR PHONES, BEEPERS and DISTANCE MEASURING DEVICES.

A player may obtain distance information by use of a distance-measuring device. If, during a stipulated round, a player uses a distance-measuring device to gauge or measure other conditions that might affect her play (e.g., elevation changes wind speed, etc.), the player is in breach of Rule 14-3.
The use of an electronic device (such as a cellular phone, pager, hand-held computer, calculator, TV or radio) on the competition course is not itself a breach of Rule 14-3. However, players should ensure any device taken onto the course does not distract other players.
The following uses for a cellular phone during a stipulated round are not a breach of Rule 14-3:
1. Using phone for matters unrelated to golf (e.g., calling home);
2. Accessing information on advice related matters published prior to the start of the player’s round (e.g., yardage book, swing tips);
3. Obtaining information related to the competition being played (e.g., leader board, projected cut).
4. Cell phones may be used as a Distance Measuring Device.
The following uses for cellular phones during a stipulated round are a breach of Rule 8-1 and will result in Disqualification:
1. Using phone to ask for or give advice in breach of Rule 8-1 (e.g., calling a swing coach);
2. Accessing information on advice-related matters not published prior to the start of the round.
3. If the use of a cellular phone consistently disregards the etiquette guidelines (outlined in the Rules of Golf), the offending player will be issued a warning. If the player repeatedly distracts or offends an opponent or fellow competitor by using a cellular phone the player will be disqualified under Rule 33-7.

SECTION 9. PACE OF PLAY

Rule 6-7 states, in part: “The player SHALL play without undue delay and in accordance with any pace of play guidelines which may be laid down by the Committee,” and thereafter prescribes penalties for slow play.
In the interest of all, the pace of play shall be reasonable and shall be set by the Tournament Committee with due regard to the course conditions, length, slope, rating and the number of players in each group.
Definition of “Out of position” guidelines:
The first group to start will be considered out of position if, at any time during the round, the group is behind the allotted time to play as listed on the Pace of Play Time Chart.
Any following group will be considered out of position if it:
is taking more than the allotted time to play, and
reaches the teeing ground of a par 3 hole and the preceding group has cleared the teeing ground of the following Hole; OR reaches the teeing ground of a par 4 hole and the hole is open; OR reaches the teeing ground of a par 5 hole when the preceding group is on the putting green.
Except for the first group, both (a) and (b) must apply for a group to be out of position.
Out of position consequences:
Groups out of position will be alerted and requested to play at a faster pace.
Such groups will be monitored – the time each competitor takes to play a stroke.

When a group is out of position, each player in the group is expected to play any stroke within 45 seconds after timing of a player’s stroke begins.

The timing of a player’s stroke will begin when she has had reasonable opportunity to reach her ball, it is her turn to play, and she can play without interference of distraction.

Other than on the putting green, timing of a player’s stroke will begin when she has had reasonable opportunity to reach her ball, it is her turn to play and she can play without interference or distraction. Time spent determining yardage will count as part of the time taken for the next stroke.
On the putting green, the timing will begin after a player has been allowed a reasonable time to lift, clean and replace her ball, repair her ball mark and other ball marks on her line of putt and remove loose impediments on her line of putt. Time spent looking at the line from beyond the hole and/or behind the ball will count as part of the time taken for the next stroke.
Timing will only be performed at the direction of the Tournament Director or the Official- in-Charge.
The following are the penalties, in sequence, for any player in a group being timed who takes more than 45 seconds to play a stroke after timing of the player’s stroke begins:

One bad timing of more than 45 seconds–warning

A second bad timing- one (1)-stroke penalty

A third bad timing- Additional two (2) stroke penalty

A fourth bad timing- Disqualification

If the group in question regains its proper position, any previous timings of more than 45 seconds will be carried over for the remainder of that round in the event the group requires additional monitoring.
If a ruling or some other legitimate delay occurs which causes the group in question to lose its position, that group is expected to regain its position within a reasonable time.

SECTION 10. SPECTATOR POLICY

NSWGA encourages friends and relatives to follow players.
USGA Rule 8-1 states a player may receive advice only from her caddie or partner.
Spectators shall stay 25 yards from the players.
Spectators shall not walk in the fairways.
Spectators shall refrain from conversation with a player or her caddie during play.

SECTION 11. PUBLICITY

A detailed list of all winners must be submitted to the NSWGA Secretary no later than ten days after the tournament.
The Tournament Director of NSWGA will encourage media coverage and publishing of tournament results.

Nevada State Senior Stroke Play Championship Standing Rules

NEVADA STATE GOLF ASSOCIATION

SENIOR WOMEN’S AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP

STANDING RULES

SECTION 1: GENERAL

The NSGA Women’s Senior Amateur Championship will consist of three flights based

on the player’s age. These flights are 50-59, 60-69, and 70+.

All divisions will consist of a 36-hole stroke play Championship.

The yardage will be 5,400 – 5,700.

· The Rules of Golf, these Standing Rules and the NSGA Hard Card shall govern play except as modified by any Local Rules made by the Tournament Rules Committee.

· The awards ceremony will be held after play on day two.

SECTION 2: CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT COMMITTEE

The Director of Tournaments from the South will designate a Tournament Committee to assist in the organization and operation of the Championship when it is in the South. The Director of Tournaments from the North will designate a Tournament Committee to assist in the organization and operation of the Championship when it is in the North. They will adhere to these Standing Rules.

The Tournament Committee shall set:

· Location

· Date and deadlines

· Time

· Entry Fee

· Refund date

· Budget

· Entry form:

Entry forms will be posted on the NSGA website no later than eight weeks prior to the first day of the Championship.

The field will be filled on first come first received bases.

Incomplete entries will be considered void and will not be accepted.

Entry deadlines must be stated clearly on the entry form.

The date for a full refund must be stated on the entry form.

SECTION 3. ELIGIBILTY

To compete in the NSGA Senior Women’s Amateur Championship, a player must:

· Be a member in good standing of the Northern or Southern Nevada Golf Association.

· Must have played in a Northern or Southern Nevada Golf Association Tournament or a member club tournament within the last 12 month before the State Senior Amateur.

· Must have a verifiable handicap index.

· Must meet Amateur Status as specified by the Rules of Golf.

· Must be 50 years of age prior the first day of the Championship.

· The maximum handicap allowed for this Championship is a course handicap of 36. Players with a higher handicap may play but will be limited to a 36.

SECTION 4: GUIDELINES FOR CHAMPIONSHIP

A. The NSGA Women’s Senior Gross Champion, will be any contestant recording the lowest 36- hole total gross score.

B. The NSGA Women’s Senior Net Champion, will be any contestant recording the lowest 36-hole total net score.

C. Course Handicap shall be determined by the Handicap Revision date determined by the Tournament Committee. This date should be no more than one week before the Championship.

D. The Senior Amateur Championship shall be flighted based upon age:

· 50-59

· 60-69

· 70 plus years

E. Recommended Championship pairings:

1. When the Senior Amateur is not combined with another Championship or when the Senior Amateur and the Championship are combined but playing different course length:

a. Day one-paired by handicap index

b. Day two – paired by day one gross scores in reverse order of finish

(i.e. highest gross score tees off first).

2. When Senior Amateur is combined with the Amateur Championship and

both events are being played at same length:

a. Day one- pairings for those players playing in both the Amateur and

Senior Amateur will be paired based on handicap index and will go off

behind the Amateur Championship.

b. Day two-pairings for those players playing in both the Amateur

and Senior Amateur will be paired based on the Amateur Standing

Rules for day 2. Pairings for those players playing only in the Senior

Amateur will be based on gross scores from day 1 and will tee off in

front of the Amateur Championship.

F. At the discretion of the Tournament Committee, the first and tenth tees may be

used or a shotgun or modified shotgun.

G. It is recommended on the final day of the Championship, players with the

lowest gross total on day one should be sent off in the final groups off the

first tee.

H. Ties will be broken as follows:

2. Net Champion – to be decided by matching scorecards as recommended by the Rules of Golf. If this method fails to determine a winner, the winner will be decided by using the number 1 handicap hole. If this method fails to determine a winner, the winner will be decided by lot.

3. Should the first low net be tied for low gross, she shall be asked to choose whether to play off for low gross or take low net.

4. All other ties will be broken by matching scorecards as recommended by the Rules of Golf. If this method fails to determine a winner, the winner will be decided by using the number 1 handicap hole. If this method fails to determine a winner, the winner will be decided by lot.

I. Rules Committee:

The Tournament Committee from the area where the Championship is being held shall appoint a Rules Committee. Any decision needing interpretation of the rules shall be presented to the Rules Committee immediately after any eighteen- hole round. Rules other than disqualification may not be changed or waived once the Competition has begun. The Rules Committees ruling shall be final. The enforcement of the Championship pace of play policy will be the responsibility of the Rules Committee. Pace of Play guidelines will be provided and monitored by the Rules Committee from the area in which the Championship is being held.

J. Each contestant shall have her official score kept by another player in the group or by an appointed marker.

K. Golf course set-up recommendations:

1. Hole locations: 6 easy, 6 average, 6 hard.

2. Teeing Area: Tee markers should be installed so that the course will be balanced and play about the same length in each round.

3. There should be a sign of some kind on each hole containing the hole number, par and yardage. The Rule Sheet should let the player know what tees they are playing from.

4. Course length: The yardage shall be set at 5,400 – 5,700 yards each day.

5. Daily hole location sheets should be provided.

6. The Tournament Committee and/ or Rules Committee should check the course set-up each day before play commences.

L. Caddies

1. Any player may have a caddie provided the host club permits their use.

2. The player is responsible for the conduct of her caddie.

3. The Tournament Committee reserves the right to disallow any caddie at any time.

4. Caddies may be excused from the golf course by the Tournament Committee should they (the caddie) interfere with the right of other players.

5. Caddies must conform to the Championship dress code.

6. The player may ride in a cart but her caddie must walk and carry her clubs.

For pace of play, a caddie may accept a ride between holes but must not ride on the back of the cart.

7. A player may act as her own caddie, walk and carry her own clubs. When doing this she may ride in the cart at anytime.

SECTION 5. TROPHIES AND AWARDS:

A. A perpetual trophy and memento will be awarded for the low gross over the field in the Senior Championship regardless of the flight.

B. A perpetual trophy and memento will be awarded for the low net over the field in the Senior Championship regardless of the flight.

C. Gross and Net winners in each flight will be paid.

D. Overall gross and net Champions will not be eligible for prizes in their flights.

E. Prize fund for this Championship will be distributed equally to gross and net players. The prize fund will be distributed to at least one-third of the field and the prize fund will be set at no more than $40 per player.

SECTION 6. CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT CANCELLATION POLICY

A. A player who must withdraw after the posted refund date may be given a full refund in the following circumstances:

1. A medical emergency has occurred in her immediate family (proof of such emergency is required).

2. An injury has occurred to the player that does not allow her to play (proof

of such injury is required).

3. The player has become ineligible by not meeting a Championship requirement.

SECTION 7. DRESS CODE

A. Proper golf attire is required: no blue denim, cut offs, short shorts, lycra/spandex type shorts or halter-tops.

B. The Tournament Committee has the responsibility to inform participants of specific golf course requirements such as soft-spikes.

C. The Tournament Committee has the authority to disqualify any player who does not meet the dress code requirements.

SECTION 8. PLAYER CONDUCT

A. Poor sportsmanship will not be tolerated.

B. The Rules of Golf, these Standing Rules and the NSGA code of conduct will guide the players conduct.

C. The Rules Committee may disqualify any player whose conduct before, during or after the Championship is deemed unsportsmanlike.

D. A player disqualified for unsportsmanlike conduct may have the incident reviewed by the Tournament Committee to determine if further action is warranted.

SECTION 9. SPECTATOR POLICY

A. Friends and family are encouraged to follow players.

B. The Rules of Golf say that a player may receive advice from only her caddie or partner.

C. Spectators shall stay 25 yards from the players.

D. Spectators shall not walk in the fairway.

E. Spectators shall refrain from a conversation with a player or her caddie during play.

SECTION 10. PUBLICITY

A detailed list of all winners must be submitted to the NNGA and SNGA no later than 10 days after the Championship. The Tournament Committee will encourage media coverage and publishing of Championship results.

Revised by Sue May 6

Partners Standing Rules

NEVADA STATE GOLF ASSOCIATION

WOMEN’S PARTNERS’ STANDING RULES

SECTION 1. GENERAL

The Women’s Partners’ Championship is a Four- Ball Stroke Play competition. The Championship will be a 36-hole event.

A. The lower score of the partners is the score for the hole.

B. The winning teams will be those with the lowest 36-hole total gross

and net score.

C. Equal prizes will be awarded for both gross and net teams.

D. The Championship will be held in the North during even calendar

years and in the South during the uneven calendar years.

E. The Rules of Golf , these Standing Rules and the NSGA Hard Card shall

govern all play except as modified by any Local Rules made by the Tournament

Committee.

SECTION 2. CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT COMMITTEE

A. The Director of Tournaments from the South will designate a Tournament Committee to assist in the organization and operation of the Championship when it is in the South, The Director of Tournaments from the North will designate a Tournament Committee to assist in the organization and operation of the Championship when it is in the North. They will adhere to these Standing Rules.

B. The Tournament Committee shall set the:

· Location

· Dates and deadlines

· Time

· Entry fee

· Refund date

· Budget

· Entry form:

Entry forms will be posted on the NSGA website no later than eight

weeks prior to the first day of Championship.

The field will be filled on a first received basis.

Incomplete entries will be considered void and will not be accepted.

Entry deadlines must be stated clearly on the entry form.

The date for a full refund must be stated on the entry form.

SECTION 3. ELIGIBILITY

To compete in the NSGA Women’s Partners Championship, a player must:

A. Be a member in good standing of the NNGA or SNGA.

B. Must have played in a Northern or Southern Nevada Golf Association or

member club Tournament in the last 12 months before the Partners Championship.

C. Must have a verifiable handicap index.

D. The entrant must be at least eighteen years of age prior to the first day of

the Championship.

E. Must meet Amateur Status as specified in the Rules of Golf.

F. The maximum handicap allowed for this Championship is a course handicap of 36. Players with a higher handicap may play but will be limited to a 36.

SECTION 4. GUIDELINES FOR CHAMPIONSHIP

A. Play shall be for gross and net.

B. Championship handicap:

· Course handicap will be determined by the handicap revision date

determined by the Tournament Committee. This date should be no

more than one week before the Championship.

· The Handicapping Guidelines for Four-Ball Stroke Play will be

followed. Each player will first receive 85% of her course handicap.

C. Handicap strokes shall be taken in the order assigned on the scorecard of the

tournament course(s).

D. Pairings on day one of the competition shall be according to the handicap

total of the teams.

E. Pairings of the teams on day two of the competition shall be according to

the total gross scores from day one.

F. Ties will be broken as follows:

If possible, a play-off will be held if there is a tie for low gross or low net.

If not possible, ties will be broken by matching scorecards from the second

days combined total scores using the Rules of Golf recommended method. If this

method fails to determine a winner, the winner will be decided by using the

number 1 handicap hole. If this method fails to determine a winner, the winner

will be decided by lot. All other ties will be broken by using the above method of

matching scorecards.

G. Each team shall have an official scorecard and its official score shall be kept

by the other team or an appointed marker.

H. Individual scores shall be posted for handicap purposes.

I. Rules Committee:

· The Tournament Committee from the area the Championship is being held will appoint a Rules Committee.

· Any decision needing interpretation of the rules shall be presented to the

Rules Committee immediately after any eighteen hole round.

· Rules other than disqualification may not be changed or waived

once the competition begins.

· The Committee’s ruling shall be final.

· The enforcement of the NSGA pace of play policy shall be the

responsibility of the Rules Committee from the area in which the

Championship is being held. The Rules Committee will work with the

Tournament Committee and course personnel to secure volunteers

necessary to monitor and enforce the pace of play policy.

J. Team contestants do not have to belong to the same club or association.

K. Golf course set-up recommendation:

· Hole locations: 6 easy, 6 average, 6 hard.

· Teeing Area: Tee markers should be installed so that the course will

be balanced and play about the same length in each round.

· There should be a sign of some kind on each hole containing hole

number, par, and yardage.

· Course length: The recommended yardage is between 5,400 and 5,600.

· Daily hole location sheets should be provided.

L. The Tournament Committee and/ or Rules Committee should check the course

set up each morning before play commences.

M. No caddies will be allowed.

SECTION 5. TROPHIES AND AWARDS

A. A perpetual trophy will be awarded to the low gross team.

B. A perpetual trophy will be awarded to the low net team.

C. A memento will be awarded to each of the overall winners in the gross and

net divisions.

D. Prize fund:

· Will be distributed equally to gross and net winners

· Will be distributed to at least one-third of the field.

· The prize fund will be at no more than $40 per player.

SECTION 6. CHAMPIONSHIP CANCELLATION POLICY

A. A contestant who must withdraw after the posted refund date may be given

a full refund in the following circumstances:

· A medical emergency has occurred in her immediate family (proof of

such emergency is required).

· An injury has occurred to the player that does not allow her to play

(proof of such injury is required).

· The contestant has become ineligible by not meeting a NSGA requirement.

SECTION 7. DRESS CODE

A. Proper golf attire is required. No blue denim, cut-offs, short shorts,

lycra/spandex type shorts or halter tops.

B. The Tournament Committee has the responsibility to inform participants of

specific golf course requirements such as soft spikes.

C. The Tournament Committee has the authority to disqualify any player who

does not meet the dress code requirements.

SECTION 8. PLAYER CONDUCT

A. Poor sportsmanship will not be tolerated.

B. The Rules of Golf, the NSGA code of conduct and these Standing Rules will

guide the players conduct.

C. The Rules Committee or Tournament Committee may disqualify any player

whose conduct before, during or after the Championship is deemed

unsportsmanlike.

D. A player disqualified for unsportsmanlike conduct may have the incident

reviewed by the Tournament Committee to determine if further action is

warranted.

SECTION 9. SPECTATOR POLICY

A. Friends and relatives are encouraged to follow the players

B. The player may only receive advice from her partner.

C. Spectators shall stay 25 yards from the players.

D. Spectators shall not walk in the fairway.

E. Spectators shall refrain from conversation with the players.

SECTION 10. PUBLICITY

A detailed list of all winners must be submitted to NNGA and SNGA no later than 10 days after the Championship. The Tournament Committee will encourage media coverage and publishing of Championship results.

Revised by Sue May 6/1/2020

Quad Standing Rules

NEVADA STATE GOLF ASSOCIATION

WOMEN’S QUAD STANDING RULES

SECTION 1: GENERAL

The Women’s Quad Championship is a Four-Person Team 36-hole stroke play competition.

A. The two best balls of the four-person team are the score for the hole.

B. The winning teams will be those with the lowest 36-hole total gross and net score.

C. Equal prizes will be awarded for both gross and net teams

D. The Championship will be held in the North during uneven calendar years and in the South during even calendar years.

E. The Rules of Golf, these Standing Rules and the NSGA Hard Card shall govern all play except as modified by any Local Rules made by the Tournament/

Rules Committee.

SECTION 2: CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT COMMITTEE

A. The Director of Tournaments from the South will designate a

Tournament Committee to assist in the organization and operation

of the Championship when it is in the South. The Director of

Tournaments from the North will designate a Tournament Committee to assist in the organization and operation of the Championship when it is in the North. They will adhere to these Standing Rules.

B. The Tournament Committee shall set the:

· Location

· Dates and deadlines

· Time

· Entry fee

· Refund date

· Budget

· Entry form:

Entry forms will be posted on the NSGA website no later than eight weeks prior to the first day of the Championship.

The field will be filled on a first received basis.

Incomplete entries will be considered void and will not be accepted. Entry deadlines must be stated clearly on the entry form. The date for a full refund must be stated on the entry form.

SECTION 3. ELIGIBILTY

To compete in the NSGA Women’s Quad Championship, a player must:

A. Be a member in good standing of the NNGA or SNGA.

B. Must have played in a Northern or Southern Nevada Golf Association or member club tournament in the last 12 months before the Quad Championship.

C. Must have a verifiable handicap index.

D. The entrant must be at least eighteen years of age prior to the first

day of the Championship.

E. Must meet Amateur Status as specified in the Rules of Golf.

F. The maximum handicap allowed for this Championship is a course handicap of 36. Players with a higher handicap may play but will be limited to a 36.

SECTION 4. GUIDELINES FOR CHAMPIONSHIP

A. Play shall be for gross and net.

B. Championship handicap:

· Course handicap will be determined by the handicap revision date determined by the Tournament Committee. This date should be no more than one week before the Championship.

· The Handicapping Guidelines for Two-Best-Balls-of-Four stroke play will be followed. Each player will receive 85% of her course handicap.

C. Handicap strokes shall be taken in the order assigned on the scorecard of the tournament course(s).

D. If possible, the team having the lowest gross score from day one shall begin play on the first tee on day two.

E. Ties will be broken as follows:

If possible, a play-off will be held if there is a tie for low gross or low net. If not possible, ties will be broken by matching score cards from the second days combined total scores using the Rules of Golf recommended method. If this fails to determine a winner, the winner will be determined by using the number 1 handicap hole. If this method fails to determine a winner, the winner will be decided by lot. All other ties will be broken using the Rules of Golf recommended method above of matching scorecards.

F. Each team shall have an official scorecard to which all members of the team must attest.

G. Individual scores shall be posted for handicap purposes.

H. Rules Committee:

· The Tournament Committee from the area the Championship is being held will appoint a Rules Committee.

· Any decision needing interpretation of the rules shall be presented to the Rules Committee immediately after any eighteen hole round.

· Rules other than disqualification may not be changed or waived once the competition begins.

· The Committee’s ruling shall be final.

· The enforcement of the NSGA pace of play policy shall be the responsibility of the Rules Committee from the area in which the Championship is being held. The Rules Committee will work with the Tournament Committee and course personnel to secure volunteers necessary to monitor and enforce the pace of play policy.

I. Team contestants do not have to belong to the same club or association.

J. Golf course set-up recommendation:

· Hole locations: 6 easy, 6 average, 6 hard.

· Teeing Area: Tee markers should be installed so that the course will be balanced and play about the same length in each round.

· There should be a sign of some kind on each hole containing hole number, par, and yardage.

· Course length: The recommended yardage is between 5,400 and 5,600.

· Daily hole location sheets should be provided.

K. The Tournament Committee or Rules Committee should check the course set up each morning before play commences.

L. No caddies will be allowed.

SECTION 5: TROPHIES AND AWARDS

A. A memento will be awarded to each of the winners in the gross and net division.

B. Prize fund:

· Will be distributed equally to gross and net winners.

· Will be distributed to at least one-third of the field.

· All ties (other than first gross or first net) will be broken using the method recommended by the Rules of Golf (matching scorecards).

· The prize fund will be at no more than $40 per player.

SECTION 6: CHAMPIONSHIP CANCELLATION POLICY

A. A contestant who must withdraw after the posted refund date may be given a full refund in the following circumstances:

· A medical emergency has occurred in her immediate family (proof of such emergency is required).

· An injury has occurred to the player that does not allow her to play (proof of such injury is required).

· The contestant has become ineligible by not meeting a NSGA requirement.

SECTION 7. DRESS CODE

A. Proper golf attire is required. No blue denim, cut-offs, short shorts,

lycra/spandex type shorts or halter tops.

B. The Tournament Committee has the responsibility to inform participants of specific golf club requirements such as soft spikes.

C. The Tournament Committee has the authority to disqualify any player who does not meet the dress code requirements.

SECTION 8. PLAYER CONDUCT

A. Poor sportsmanship will not be tolerated.

B. The Rules of Golf, the NSGA code of conduct and these Standing Rules will guide the players conduct.

C. The Rules Committee or Tournament Committee may disqualify any player whose conduct before, during or after the Championship is deemed unsportsmanlike.

D. A player disqualified for unsportsmanlike conduct may have the incident reviewed by the Tournament Committee to determine if further action is warranted.

SECTION 9. SPECTATOR POLICY

A. Friends and relatives are encouraged to follow the players.

B. A player may only receive advice from her team members.

C. Spectators shall stay 25 yards from the players.

D. Spectators shall not walk in the fairway.

E. Spectators shall refrain from conversation with the players.

SECTION 10. PUBLICITY

Revised by Sue May 6/1/2020