2024 SBRMGA STROKE PLAY TOURNAMENT RULES OF COMPETITION
Please read completely and carefully. The tournament will be played in accordance with the USGA Rules of Golf for STROKE PLAY.
1. Local Rule regarding taking a 2 stroke penalty and playing the ball from the fairway for a lost or out of bounds ball is not in effect for this tournament. Stroke and distance is the only option available.
2. Lost Ball
Remember a ball is lost after a 3 minute search. The playing of a lost ball is playing the wrong ball. The playing of a wrong ball results in disqualification unless corrected before playing from the next tee. Stroke and distance is the only option for a lost ball.
3. 14 Club Rule
This rule is in effect for this tournament. Count your clubs before play begins.
4. Play the ball as it lies.
This rule applies unless relief is granted under a local rule or the rules of golf (i.e., drain or sprinkler relief). Only areas specifically marked as Ground Under Repair (GUR) may be taken as GUR. White stakes in the fairway DO NOT indicate GUR – they are for cart traffic control.
5. All putts must be holed.
If a competitor knocks his ball away without holing it, replace it on the estimated spot and add a penalty stroke. Failure to hole the putt and complete the hole will result in disqualification.
6. Rules question
If there is a question on how to proceed due to a rules question, play two balls and declare which ball is to be used before making a stroke on either ball. Report the situation to the committee after the round for resolution. Failure to report playing two balls will result in disqualification.
7. Scorecards
At the conclusion of each round review and sign your scorecard. You are responsible for your score. Failure to turn in a correct, signed, and attested card immediately following the round will result in disqualification.
8. No limit on Strokes
There is no limit to the number of strokes taken to play a hole.
9. The Tournament Rules Committee
The committee consists of Mike Jahaske, Joe Valancius, Rod Linville and Ed Robertson.
Printable format below.
Please read completely and carefully. The tournament will be played in accordance with the USGA Rules of Golf for STROKE PLAY.
1. Local Rule regarding taking a 2 stroke penalty and playing the ball from the fairway for a lost or out of bounds ball is not in effect for this tournament. Stroke and distance is the only option available.
2. Lost Ball
Remember a ball is lost after a 3 minute search. The playing of a lost ball is playing the wrong ball. The playing of a wrong ball results in disqualification unless corrected before playing from the next tee. Stroke and distance is the only option for a lost ball.
3. 14 Club Rule
This rule is in effect for this tournament. Count your clubs before play begins.
4. Play the ball as it lies.
This rule applies unless relief is granted under a local rule or the rules of golf (i.e., drain or sprinkler relief). Only areas specifically marked as Ground Under Repair (GUR) may be taken as GUR. White stakes in the fairway DO NOT indicate GUR – they are for cart traffic control.
5. All putts must be holed.
If a competitor knocks his ball away without holing it, replace it on the estimated spot and add a penalty stroke. Failure to hole the putt and complete the hole will result in disqualification.
6. Rules question
If there is a question on how to proceed due to a rules question, play two balls and declare which ball is to be used before making a stroke on either ball. Report the situation to the committee after the round for resolution. Failure to report playing two balls will result in disqualification.
7. Scorecards
At the conclusion of each round review and sign your scorecard. You are responsible for your score. Failure to turn in a correct, signed, and attested card immediately following the round will result in disqualification.
8. No limit on Strokes
There is no limit to the number of strokes taken to play a hole.
9. The Tournament Rules Committee
The committee consists of Mike Jahaske, Joe Valancius, Rod Linville and Ed Robertson.
Printable format below.
| Stroke Play Rules 2024jv_edits_2.pdf |