SGN General Rules
Only members can participate in SGN events. A temporary membership can be obtained with a daily $2 entry fee. A temporary member can only participate in handicap calculated events if they have a verifiable index. If an existing SGN member cannot verify a temporary index the temporary member will use 75% of their submitted index when entering money pots.
USGA Rules apply for all forms of participation unless noted prior to the start of an event. Generally SGN will modify rules to improve “PACE OF PLACE”.
Examples of the following
I…Gimmes…If a putt is with the length of the putter grip it is a gimme
II…Out of Bounds…if you hit your shot O.B. Hit a provisional from that spot or take a drop at POINT OF ENTRY at the Out of Bounds Line. 2 clubs from the spot of entry. Add 2 penalty strokes then proceed. You CANNOT drop from the fairway nor from an area near the fairway. Do not return to original spot if you went to look for your ball and determined it is O.B. or cannot be found.
III…Lost Ball …3 minutes to look for lost ball. If ball cannot be found a decision (with assistance from the group) will determine where the ball shall be played from. Take a drop add 2 penalty strokes then proceed.
IV…Preferred Lies, Winter Rules, Lift, Clean, and Place. These formats are generally used in winter months. SGN will make that determination prior to teeing off. If Preferred Lies, Winter Rules, ETC are not designated the player must play the ball as it lies. Administer USGA rules if the player does not comply.
V…Leaf Rule…Many courses are not equipped to properly remove fallen leaves and debris from the course. If your ball is deemed to be hidden under fallen leaves or fallen brush the player must have a majority agreement from the group that his ball is hidden. It is only then the player can receive a free drop (no penalty) from that designated area and proceed. If the majority cannot agree the ball is deemed lost and the player proceeds accordingly.
VI…Spirit of Fairness…If a rule cannot be found or interpreted SGN has given authority to the majority vote within the group to make to a fair decision. If a decision still cannot be made… the decisive outcome is then a majority vote of the Board. That ruling is then final.
VII…Handicapping…SGN Handicap Committee along with a PGA professional will review the membership roster’s index weekly. The objective is to determine each member’s truest index. The committee will look for the lowest of the following trends…
A…What is the member’s current index as calculated by the USGA software
B…What is the member’s current index when observing the lowest 2 of 4 tournament scores. Taking the lowest 2 scores divide by 2 to determine a member’s SGN Index
SGN will then use the lowest of the two indexes as the player’s index for SGN events
It is advised each member purchase or download the most currently USGA rule book and study it thoroughly. This practice will undoubtedly save you 1 – 3 strokes per event. KNOW THE RULES MEANS KNOWING YOUR OPTIONS. If a decision cannot be reached play 2 balls to complete the hole.
Tee Boxes….Nine Hole Events
Wild Hawk…Blue Tees…70 + years… Tee from White Tees
Cavanaugh…Gold Tees…70 + years…Tee from Blue Tees
Alister McKenzie…4 Oaks…70 + years…Tee from 3 Oaks
Bing Maloney…Blue Tees…70 + years…Tee from White Tees
Tee Boxes…18 Hole Events…To Be Determined