Best Ball-Of-Four Tournament
Glen Oaks Club
175 Post Rd
Old Westbury, NY 11568
Tuesday, September 24th, 2019
NOTICE TO PLAYERS
9:00AM SHOTGUN START
USGA RULES OF GOLF AND WMGA LOCAL RULES, CONDITIONS AND PACE OF PLAY GUIDELINES ARE IN EFFECT EXCEPT FOR THE FOLLOWING CLARIFICATIONS AND MODIFICATIONS:
Unless otherwise noted, the Penalty For Breach Of A Local Rule Or Condition is two strokes.
GENERAL & PRACTICE RANGE
Range opens at 7:30 AM Complimentary practice balls. Pro Shop opens at 7:30 AM.
Tim Shifflett PGA, (516) 626-2900
DRESS CODE
Slacks, Bermuda type golf shorts or golf skirts are acceptable for women. Cut-offs, halter tops, swimwear, gym shorts, sweat-suits, blue jeans or denims of any kind are prohibited on golf course and practice facilities.
CELL PHONE POLICY
All mobile devices/ cell phones must be kept on a non-audible mode at all times. Speaking on the phone at dining tables is prohibited.
FORMAT
18-holes of best-ball-of-four stroke play. Each player receives 90% of the Course Handicap, taking the strokes as they fall on the card. Only the player’s score that counts as the gross or net score for the team for each hole needs to be recorded on the official score card. Certificates are awarded to the members of the low gross and net teams. Ties will be decided by matching cards. The winner of each will be determined on the basis of the best team score, gross or net as applicable, for the last nine holes of the day. If still tied, the winner will be determined on the basis of the best team score, gross or net as applicable, for the last six holes, last three holes and finally the 18th hole. One-half, one-third, one-sixth and one-eighteenth of each player’s Course Handicap will be deducted to determine the best net score. If this procedure does not break the tie, the winner will be determined by blind draw.
CADDIES
One caddie will be assigned per group. If your team would like a second caddie, please email Jen Browne, jbrowne@wmga.com. Additional caddies will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis, if available.
Best-Ball-of-Four Caddie Fees: $100 per bag, inclusive of tip
Best-Ball-of-Four Forecaddie Fees: $50 per putter, inclusive of tip
Cart Fees: $40 per person by check or cash to WMGA | $42 per person by credit card.
FOOD SERVICE
Continental breakfast will be served starting at 8:00 AM. A buffet lunch will be served following the round.
LOCAL RULES
OUT OF BOUNDS
Defined by perimeter fences or white stakes. Maintenance area to the right of white #9 and #10 (Blue #1) is internal out of bounds.
RED PENALTY AREAS
Red Penalty Areas are defined by red lines and/or red stakes.
YELLOW PENALTY AREAS
Yellow Penalty Areas are defined by yellow stakes and/or yellow lines.
PACE OF PLAY
The maximum time allotted for the completion of 18 holes at Glen Oaks Club is 4 hours and 2 minutes.
Final decisions on any disputed rulings will be made by the WMGA Competitions Committee.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR DISCONTINUANCE OF PLAY
Glen Oaks Club does have a lightning detection system. Although bad weather is not of itself a good reason for discontinuing play, a player is permitted to discontinue play at any time she herself believes there is a danger from lightning. The WMGA strongly endorses each individual’s attention, vigilance and care in this regard, to one’s own safety and that of one’s caddie.
“A suspension of play for a dangerous situation will be signaled by one prolonged note of the siren. All other suspensions will be signaled by three consecutive notes of the siren. In either case, resumption of play will be signaled by two short notes of siren. See Rule 5.7b.”
When play is discontinued in a dangerous situation, players should seek the nearest point of shelter.
SEEK: AVOID:
Lightning shelters Open areas
Clubhouse Water
Maintenance buildings Metal
On-course buildings Wire fences, overhead wires, power lines
Automobiles Isolated trees
Dense trees Elevated ground
Low-lying areas Maintenance machinery
Golf carts