LOCAL RULES
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Accidental Movement of a Ball on a Putting Green
Rules 18-2, 18-3 and 20-1 are modified as follows: When a player’s ball lies on the putting green, there is no penalty if the ball or ball-marker is accidentally moved by the player, his partner, his opponent, or any of their caddies or equipment. The moved ball or ball-marker must be replaced as provided in Rules 18-2, 18-3 and 20-1. This Local Rule applies only when the player’s ball or ball-marker lies on the putting green and any movement is accidental. Note: If it is determined that a player’s ball on the putting green was moved as a result of wind, water or some other natural cause such as the effects of gravity, the ball must be played as it lies from its new location. A ball-marker moved in such circumstances is replaced.” Mobile Phones Mobile phones may be used to obtain distance information but must not be used to obtain any other information that may assist play. Penalty is LOSS OF HOLE in Match Play and DISQUALIFICATION in Stroke events. SMS messages may be viewed only, and only between the playing of holes. Mobile phones must be kept on silent at all times if they are turned on. Phone calls may not be made during any club competitions except in the event of an emergency or to obtain rules assistance. Distance Measuring Devices Distance measuring devices are permitted in all club competitions. HOWEVER: they must be limited to measuring distance only. Use of any device which has the extra capability of gauging or measuring other conditions such as wind speed, gradient or temperature would be a breach of the local rule even if the additional functions can be switched off or disengaged. A mobile phone is not a Distance Measuring Device. Motorised carts Motorised carts may not be used in VGL events or club championships except by players 70 years of age and over. Exceptions to this rule may be approved by the VGL for VGL events or the SGC Committee for club championship rounds. Motorised carts may be used in other events. Paths Paths are immovable obstructions. A path is identified by bluestone borders and ends where the bluestone ends. Sand spread beyond the path is not part of the path and relief is not allowed. Embedded Stones Areas of embedded stones are immovable obstructions and relief is available under Rule 24-2. Vehicle Tyre Tracks Tyre tracks caused by the course maintenance vehicles may be treated as an abnormal ground condition and subject to relief under Rule 25-1b. TEMPORARY LOCAL RULES Fairway damage caused by birds The damage caused by birds to a number of the Sandringham FAIRWAYS constitutes an “abnormal ground condition” from which members MAY take full relief. This means that a ball lying in a damaged FAIRWAY can, without penalty, be lifted and dropped within one club length no nearer the hole. The ball may be cleaned before being dropped. Aeration Holes On the putting green, a ball that comes to rest in or on an aeration hole may be placed at the nearest spot not nearer the hole that avoids the situation. PENALTIES FOR BREACH OF LOCAL RULES: Stroke play………… 2 strokes Match play…….…… loss of hole The Match Committee, Sandringham Golf Club May 2018 |