Tournament Rules

 

 

  1. All play will be governed by USGA Rules, any Local Rules posted, and any Conditions of the Competition established.
  2. Except in the Match Play Championship and Stroke Play Championship for Class A players, a player may use a golf cart. The rules regarding the use of caddies will be determined by the host club and will be posted in the Notice to Players. A player will be responsible for any cart and/or caddie fees which may be incurred. A player MAY NOT bring her own caddie or carry her own golf bag.  Pull cart may be used at the discretion of the host club. Caddies will be assigned by the caddie manager. A player may not have the same caddie twice or request a specific caddie except for the finalists on the final day of the Match Play Championships.
  3. A player or team who has been assigned a starting time must be present at that time and fully intend to complete the round. Withdrawal for reasons other than personal illness or family emergency within 24 hours of that assigned time, failure to submit a tournament score, or failure to play the second day of a two-day tournament may result in disciplinary action, including suspension of the player or team from all WMGA events (Team Matches included) at the discretion of the Competitions Committee. Further, regardless of the reason for withdrawal, the player or team may be responsible for all fees, including caddie fees, incurred by the WMGA.
  4. All competitors and spectators must abide by the WMGA Dress Code, Code of Conduct, and Electronic Communication Devices policies.
  5. Proper golf attire must be worn at all WMGA events. Players must adhere to the dress code regulations of the host club. Players should review the Notice to Players or host club website for guest information. Members whose dress is deemed inappropriate by the host club or WMGA may be denied participation in the tournament.
  6. All penalties will be assessed in accordance with the USGA 2019 Rules of Golf.
  7. Electronic communication devices MUST be turned off. They may not be used anywhere on club grounds, except in a player’s car. If the club policy is more restrictive, all players and spectators MUST comply.

                 EXCEPTION: When electronic communication devices are permitted on the golf course, players may use electronic communication devices in the case

                 of an emergency or in accordance with Rule 4.3. Violation of this policy may result in disciplinary action.

  1. Competitions Committee reserves the right to modify any of the rules in this book governing tournaments.
  2. Competitions Committee will post all Stroke Play scores to USGA Handicap Index.  All players must return their score card after each round even if reported as DNF or No Card.