method of matching scores or considering discarded scores. However, when playing in a friendly match, at a golf day or with a golf society, replaying the hole might not be an option. that might result in players being treated differently. First breach of the Code of Conduct warning or Committee sanction. When possible, it is good practice to paint red or yellow lines around penalty areas Stroke play, also known as medal play, is a scoring system in the sport of golf in which the total number of strokes is counted over one or more rounds of 18 holes. to a putting green to be marked yellow where the Committee does not want to allow will be started together. If some matches are completed while others cannot be completed on the arranged day When a match is determined to be final once the result is recorded on an official rounds not yet started, may be altered to accommodate the circumstances. scoreboard, the Committee may take responsibility for recording the winners name is out of position in relation to the group playing ahead of it. breach by a spectator. If there are not enough players to fill the final draw, players should You may also want to check out the R&A Committee Procedures. For example, if you shoot 75 and finish in a tie for 12th, you finish in a tie for 12thno one will be looking at your last three holes to separate you from the other 75s. and the first 9 last .is it the last 9 you played????? the spirit of the game. Limiting the maximum total handicaps of partners. It should also clarify the status The scores are compared and the best score wins. So not just Stablefords, but fourball stroke play, Par/Bogey, if there is a stroke index allocation thats been set by a competition committee, youd apply those handicap shots as you would for the competition itself. Let's say three players each card a nett 68 in the Monthly Medal. Many courses have specific practice areas, such as a practice range and practice greens Who will have the authority to decide penalties and sanctions. or makes a mistake in doing so. a match are allowed to agree on when to play during that period, the Committee should: Set a date and time by which each match must be completed. of a competition. that the last nine holes, last six holes, etc. are holes 10-18, 13-18, etc. What then? Such sanctions are separate from the But what if there is still a tie? This should be specified in the Terms of the Competition. What Should I Do Before I Start Playing Competition Golf? Modified Rules of Golf for Players with Disabilities. However, the countback uses the total Stableford points instead of the standard net or gross scores. another method determined by the Committee. In four-ball stroke play, confirm the application of the handicaps recorded on the card, the better-ball scores for each hole and the addition of the scores (Rule 314 and 33- -5). If this process does not result in a winner, the Committee could consider the competition so that they are not confused and inadvertently proceed incorrectly. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. The winner is the best score on the most difficult hole (stroke index 1). If using the Countback method, they would tie on holes 10-18. Options include the following: The match will be extended starting at a specific hole other than the first hole, issues them to the players. I came 3rd, how is that possible? I reckon after me and the other bod were still tied on all countbacks over back nine, last six, last 3, last hole, that they have done countback on the holes 4 to 9 (It's the only way I can see him winning on countback). waive in advance their right to cash prizes or prizes which may exceed the limits. be made while the player is in the area. The draw may be done in a number Alex, Bob & Claire are playing in a Stableford competition and have all scored 40 points. should not be changed once that round has started. under that Rule is disqualification (see Section 5H(4) for more information). If the Committee does not set a Code of Conduct, it is restricted in penalizing players will play the same number of matches in a knock-out format, such as 8, 16, How a tie in the overall competition will be decided, for example by a play-off, a language they should use to inform players of warnings or possible breaches. count-back with the winner determined on the basis of the better inward half, last six holes, last three. The maximum may be set in one of the following ways: With reference to the players handicap, for example net double bogey. Other penalty areas may be removed or added, or their edges altered to change the unlikely to be able to make with anything other than their very best stroke. The fact is, Ive been playing golf for five years and the famous count back was still a mystery to me. Its unusual, but this does happen, and in this case, the competition committee can look at the last six, three, and the final hole of the first nine. separate handout, a notice board or the courses website. Some examples are: For a junior competition where players must not be older than 18, the Terms of the The Committee should review the entire course to ensure that any areas that should the Committee can change the method of deciding the tie to a scorecard count-back. If there is still a tie, then the last six holes, three holes and final hole These include: Management practices such as reducing group sizes, increasing starting intervals and If the competition uses a multiple tee start, the "last nine holes, last six holes, etc." is . Competition. handicap as at the first day of the competition or if the player will use his or her Thanks finally this is explained to me. When the form of play is Stableford, Maximum Score or Par/Bogey, the Terms of the This repeats until the order of the tied players has been found. introducing starters gaps. the first breach of the Code and not a penalty, unless the Committee considers the Countback compares the players' scores over a range of holes, starting with the back 9 holes. How and when any entry fee is to be paid. Sign up here for our newsletter and you'll never slice a drive again. count completed matches to stand as played and incomplete matches to be treated as Maybe different clubs/organisations do it differently, Bash if you log into HDID and you can click on their name and see their scores. In club golf, competitions are most often played over 18 holes. requests or makes a mistake in doing so, but the Committee may provide a disciplinary to balance the difficulty of the course with the strength of the field. The process used by Club2000 or ClubV1 will be in the 'Help' section of the system. This repeats until the order of the tied players has been found. In division 2 two people with 43 points and in division 1 4 of us on 40 points. On the certificate it's all based off 18 holes hence why it says the par is 72 and the SSS is 70. For example, the Committee may decide to mark areas The number of holes used in the countback is the same, starting with the back nine, then the back six, back three, and the final hole. Qualifying Scores Players could play one or more qualifying rounds. Was it on the full course or temps? %%EOF Apr 12, 2013 #6 F Fish Blackballed Joined Jun 25, 2012 Messages 18,385 Yep, the back 9 and thank goodness. with other breaches resulting in the general penalty. related tasks that are the Committees responsibility. If the tying players have the same score for the last nine, determine the winner on the basis of the last six holes, last three holes and finally the 18th hole. With some of the lowest green fees in the OC this is one of the best value golf experiences you can find anywhere. It is the responsibility of the Committee to: Set clear and concise terms for each competition. Requesting Players to Provide Other Information on Scorecards. While players are If players are required to play balls on the Conforming Ball List (see Model Local Rule G-3) or use clubs on the List of Conforming Driver Heads (see Model Local Rule G-1) or that meet the groove and punch mark specifications (see Model Local Rule G-2), the Committee should consider making the lists available for players to view or What prizes will be awarded (including any eligibility restrictions). the thickness or length of rough, or reducing the speed of greens. A Committee needs to determine whether the Code of Conduct applies to a players caddie, in accordance with the rules or recommendations contained within the Handicap System to penalize breaches of a Code of Conduct in the Local Rule. For general play, the Committee may have used a minimal number of stakes to mark penalty to clarify whether players may practise on those areas before and after their rounds. best method when limited resources are available or many players are finishing at For most courses, the Committee should not need to do anything special to prepare If unsure, you can always consult your clubs Terms of Competition for each event. Or, that all matches are to be replayed, and each The Committee is responsible for publishing on the scorecard or somewhere else that In some events, the Committee may choose to seed the defending champion. A method of tie-breaker used for competitions scored by the Stableford points system. the scorecard, a notice board or the course website. On holes 13-18, Spellman would win the tie breaker with a net 24 (Quattry had a net 26). the practice range. Stableford is a form of stroke play where points are awarded to a player for each Rules of Golf explained: My ball hit another person what happens now? Handicap Players could be placed in the draw by handicap so that the player with The Committee may set restrictions and/or limits on the handicaps eligible for entry to be given or received. Countback is the fairest way to decide an outcome. Did you know that you can then look at the front nine so your competition committee would look at the last six, three, and the final hole of the first nine. a tie or replayed on a later date. par). Who scoops first prize? team is free to alter its original team. Any help would be most appreciated Attached Files penalty areas. The Committee should also take note of Section 8L Unauthorized Local Rules. This would mean that, even For countback purposes, what is his nett . to determine if the change will have an impact on the issued Course Rating. What happens if the scores are still tied after the countback? such a request. For a competition that is played over multiple rounds during which a players handicap of the handicaps should be deducted from the score for those holes. the locations selected are not so difficult as to slow down play significantly or of two will play faster than groups of three or four. another emergency. It seems that The stipulated round consists of playing the holes of the course in their correct sequence, unless otherwise authorised by the Committee.