MEN'S GOLF ASSOCIATION - Policies & procedures
All members must honor and abide by the following -
For all BMGA Tournaments your score will posted for you by the Pro Shop Staff!
Silver tees can be used for tournaments if you are age 70 or older.
PLAYING OTHER COURSES - Remember when playing at another course to convert your USGA Handicap Index to the course handicap available at the Golf Shop. NINE HOLE SCORES - USGA rules governing the GHIN handicap system require all nine-hole scores to be entered into the handicap computer. Follow the instructions on the handicap computer to enter your nine-hole score. (FYI - This rule requires all nine-hole scores to be entered, even when there is an intervening 18 holes or more of golf played between nine-hole rounds.) DETERMINING YOUR MOST LIKELY SCORE (for handicap posting purposes only) - When you start a hole but pick up before it is finished, you must record a hole score for handicap purposes. The score you need to post is called “your most likely score”. Your most likely score is the sum of the strokes you took before picking up (including penalty strokes) plus your estimate of the number of strokes you would require to finish the hole from the point you picked up (based on your most likely performance). Post your most likely score up to but do not exceed your Equitable Stroke Control limit. SHOULD YOU POST A SCORE DURING CONNECTICUT’S INACTIVE HANDICAP SEASON? Some state and regional golf associations set active and inactive seasons for clubs to follow in their area. If a round is played on a course that is observing an inactive season, that score is unacceptable for posting for handicap purposes. However, if a member of a golf club, which is observing an inactive season, plays at a course observing an active season, that score shall be posted to the scoring record. For example, if a member of a golf club in Michigan plays golf in Florida in January, the scores from Florida are acceptable, and shall be returned to the club in Michigan. The player has a few options when posting the score. First, the player might be able to post as a guest if the two clubs use the same computation service. Second, the player might be able to post the score using the IGN network, if the state associations are signed up on the IGN network, and the score will be routed back to his home golf club. Third, the player can keep a copy of the score and the ratings and post when he returns to his home course no later than the start of his active season.Important items to know and keep in mind: Always check the Golf Shop Bulletin Board "LOCAL RULES" section for any posted changes before teeing off; particularly during the early part of the season with regard to Ground Under Repair. Such information will only be posted on this Bulletin Board. It's your responsibility to know and understand the LOCAL RULES. Guidelines Neither the Board, Course Management, nor the membership consider a round of even 4-1/2 hours to be "fast" or desirable. The Board of Governors recognizes that "slow play" must remain a constant focus of our “game day” attention. Listed below are the policy guidelines of the BMGA regarding slow play. Remember, only you can help speed up play and make the game more enjoyable for everyone:
BMGA Policy - Speed of PlayPurpose: This policy has been adopted in order to improve the pace of play during BMGA tournaments. Standards: Each group of players is expected to keep up with the group in front of them. Each group should complete play on the final hole within 12 minutes of the preceding group. Each group is expected to complete play within the following maximum times:
Penalties: Any player who does not consistently meet the above standards will be subject to the following penalties: 1st Offense - The player will not be allowed to tee off during the first 3 hours of available starting times. 2nd Offense - The player will be allowed to tee off only during the last 1/2 hour of available starting times. The penalty will be in effect for the next 3 BMGA tournament rounds in which the member plays. Implementation: The Golf Shop staff and course rangers will monitor the pace of play and will identify any group that fails to meet the above standards. At its monthly meeting, the Board of Governors will take the appropriate action with respect to all players in any group that fails to meet the standards. A Letter of Warning will be sent to all first-time offenders. Any player who has previously been sent a letter of warning, and who again fails to meet the standards, shall have the "1st Offense" penalty imposed on him. Any player who has previously had a penalty imposed, and who again fails to meet the standards, shall have the "2nd Offense" penalty imposed. The Board of Governors shall send a written notice to the penalized player, with a copy of the notice to the Golf Shop staff. Any player who believes he has been unjustly warned or penalized has the right to file an appeal with the Board of Governors, either in writing or by personal appearance at the monthly meeting of the Board. Rules of Golf: This policy does not preclude the tournament committee from applying the penalties for undue delay of play as prescribed in Rule 6-7 of the Rules of Golf. Adoption & Effective Date: This policy was adopted by unanimous vote of the BMGA Board of Governors at its meeting on April 28, 1993 and is effective immediately. |