BC Junior Boys Championship

Play is governed by the RCGA Rules of Golf, and, where applicable, by the following conditions, local rules and definitions. Complete text of Rules and Appendix I Part A, B and C may be found in the RCGA 2008 Rules of Golf, as referenced on page numbers below. Golf Club Local Rules do not apply for BCGA competitions unless specifically stated by the tournament committee.

Unless otherwise noted, penalty for breach of a Condition or Local Rule is:

Stroke Play – two strokes

Match Play – loss of hole

CONDITIONS OF COMPETITION

Time of Starting – If a player arrives at the starting point, ready to play, within five minutes after his starting time, in the absence of circumstances which warrant waiving the penalty of disqualification under Rule 33-7, the penalty for failure to start on time is loss of first hole in match play or two strokes, to be added to the score on the first hole, in stroke play. Rule 6-3 Note (page 46) and Appendix 1-C2 (page 132)

Golf BALLS – Only golf balls approved and described on the current RCGA “List of Conforming Golf Balls” may be used. Penalty: Disqualification. Note to Rule 5-1 (page 43).

Pace of Play – A player or players shall be subject to penalty if they unduly delay play. The BCGA Pace of Play Policy is in effect and posted at the first tee of all tournaments.

Practice – During a stroke play competition a player shall not play or practice a stroke on or near the putting surface of the hole last played (Note 2 to Rule 7-2 – page 52)

Suspension of Play Due To a Dangerous Situation – In potentially dangerous situations, all play shall be discontinued IMMEDIATELY following a suspension of play signal by the BCGA Tournament Committee. Penalty is disqualification (Rule 6-8b note) Note: All practice areas shall be closed during suspension for a dangerous situation until the Committee declares them open again. Signals are

·          Discontinue play immediately: One long note of a siren

·          Discontinue play: Three short notes of a siren, repeated

·          Resume Play: two short notes of a siren, repeated

Transportation – Except when specifically permitted by the BCGA Tournament/Rules Committee, transportation is prohibited Penalty: Match Play – deduct one hole for each hole violation occurred; max two holes. Stroke Play – two strokes for each hole; max 4 strokes. Appendix 1C-9 (page 135)

Note: Special exemptions may be allowed for qualified players who have a serious permanent impairment.

TIES – Ties for first place and places on provincial teams will be decided by Sudden Death playoff, Match Play Matches will be extended hole by hole and all other ties will be broken by matching scorecard, as per RCGA recommendations.

Close of Competition – The competition shall be deemed to be closed when the BCGA Rules Committee has approved all scores. In the event of a play-off, the competition shall be deemed to be closed when the BCGA Rules Committee has approved the play-off scores.