RULES
We follow USGA
rules & the BPSMGA HANDICAP
POLICY.
Local rules have been established to
make our tournaments more enjoyable for all. These rules
may be modified by our
tournament director based on the
format or course conditions on the day of the event.
PLEASE
KEEP UP WITH THE GROUP AHEAD OF YOU!
We encourage you to play "ready golf!" Shots played from tee
to green should be played as you become ready as long as the shot
does not interfere with another player.
The BPSMGA has instituted the following Slow Play Policy and Minimum Tournament Policy in an attempt to make our tournaments more enjoyable for all. If you have any questions concerning our rules we encourage you to contact any of our officers.
Read the Instructions
for the "Closest to the Pin" Tournament Competition!
In
order to address the issue of slow play in our tournaments the
BPSMGA may provide a ranger at some of our tournaments.
All members are urged to play at a reasonable pace and keep up
with the group ahead. If your group is deemed to be
behind, all members should make every effort to comply with
the ranger's request to speed up play.
HANDICAP RULES
Handicap
System
The handicap system is managed by an outside group, GHIN. The
fee for this service is included in your annual membership fee.
As of January 1, 2020 the USGA Handicap
System was replaced by the World Handicap System. To read
about the significant changes resulting from this change
CLICK HERE!
In order to post scores in the GHIN
system you will need your member number and an email account.
If you do not have a member number, call or stop by the pro shop
at Bryan Park
(336-375-2200) to get your numbers. It may take a few days to
enter your name into the system and get numbers assigned. New members should enter scores into
the handicap system as soon as possible to establish a valid
handicap. Scores may be entered on the computer at
the pro shop or from your home computer using your 7 digit
number. A member or one of the pro shop staff will be glad to
show you how to use the local computer to post your scores.
To enter scores from your home computer log on to the GHIN Website. Click on "Post
Scores". Enter your 7 digit number and your last name in the
space provided. Click "Continue". Make your selections
in the drop down boxes. Make sure your selections are correct
and click "Post Score".
Rules
Of Play
Tournament specific rules will be explained before play on the day of the tournament.
The following rules apply to all tournament play:
·Except as noted below or in any local club rules, USGA
rules govern all play.
·If your ball is determined lost or out of bounds, you may drop a
ball no nearer the hole within two club lengths or where the ball
went out of bounds or was presumed lost, add one penalty stroke
(lying 2, hitting 3). You may choose to hit a provisional ball. If
so, hit a ball from the same spot from where the original ball was
struck, add one penalty stroke. For example: if you drive poorly off
the tee and wish to hit a provisional ball rather than use the two
club length rule above, you are lying two, hitting three.
·Putt out all putts during the monthly tournaments. In a match play
event a putt may be conceded by your opponent.
·Mulligans are not allowed during tournament play except when
offered for sale in certain tournaments.
