Ventura County Junior Golf Association 2008

REMAX WINTER CLASSIC

Feb 23 - Feb 24, 2008

River Ridge Golf Club - Vinyard Course

Sterling Hills Golf Club

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INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY	INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY Inclement weather in and of itself is not a reason to cancel a round or golf tournament. Several factors will be taken into consideration when deciding whether to suspend a round, postpone, shorten or cancel golf: Ø Unsafe Course Conditions: ü Fast flowing creeks, overflowing lakes, bridge(s) out, trees falling over, etc. ü Golf traffic causes unnecessary damage to golf course Ø Unsafe Weather Conditions: ü Thunder storms (lightening) ü Rain so heavy that it would be unfair to require players to continue ü Winds moving a ball on the putting surface, trees/limbs falling Ø Standing Water on Fairways, Greens & Bunkers: ü Too much (unfair) amounts of casual water, especially on greens Suspending Play and the USGA Rules of Golf: *Rule 6-8b governs when play is suspended by the Committee. It states:* When play is suspended by the Committee, if the players in a match or group are between the play of two holes, they shall not resume play until the Committee has ordered a resumption of play. If they are in the process of playing a hole, they may continue provided they do so without delay. If they choose to continue, they shall discontinue either before or immediately after completing the hole, and shall not thereafter resume play until the Committee has ordered a resumption of play. *However, a Note under Rule 6-8b states:* The Committee may provide in the conditions of a competition (Rule 33-1) that, in potentially dangerous situations, play shall be discontinued immediately following a suspension of play by the Committee. If a player fails to discontinue play immediately, he shall be disqualified unless circumstances warrant waiving such a penalty as provided in Rule 33-7. This condition is in effect for all VCJGA Tournaments: Discontinue Play Immediately: One prolonged not of siren. Discontinue Play: Three consecutive notes of siren, repeated. Resume Play: Two short notes of siren, repeated.
RULES of PLAY	The Rules of the United States Golf Association govern play. See applicable Notice to Competitors for additional Local Rules and Conditions. Complete text of Rules and Appendix I may be found in the current USGA Rules of Golf. Unless otherwise noted, the penalty for breach of a Local Rule or Condition is: Match Play - Loss of Hole; Stroke Play - Two Strokes LOCAL RULES Out of Bounds- Defined by inside points, at ground level, of white stakes and property fence posts. Rule 27-1. Water and Lateral Water Hazards Stakes and Lines- When a lateral water hazard is defined on only one side, it is deemed to extend to infinity. When water hazards and lateral water hazards are bounded by out of bounds, the hazard margin extends to and coincides with the out of bounds line. Ground Under Repair- Defined by white lines. Fire ant hills and French drains are deemed to be ground under repair. Rule 25-1. Sod Seams- Except in a hazard, sod seams (not the sod itself) are deemed to be ground under repair, and relief is available under Rule 25-1 if the ball lies in or touches a sod seam or the sod seam interferes with the area of intended swing. All seams within the sodded area are considered the same seam. White-Lined Areas Tying Into Artificially-Surfaced Road and Paths- have the same status as the roads and paths, that of obstructions. Wood Chips and Mulch- are loose impediments, unless otherwise provided for in Notice to Players. Embedded Ball Through the Green- Local Rule as prescribed in Appendix I is in effect. Integral Parts of the Course- includes cables, rods, wires or wrappings when closely attached to trees; liners in bunkers and artificial walls and pilings when located in hazards, unless otherwise provided for in Notice to Players. Temporary Immovable Obstructions- Local Rule as prescribed in Appendix I is in effect. CONDITIONS List of Conforming Driver Heads - Optional Conditions as prescribed in Appendix I is in effect. List of Conforming Golf Balls- Optional Conditions as prescribed in Appendix I is in effect. Time of Starting- Note under Rule 6-3 and Optional Conditions as prescribed in Appendix I is in effect. Pace of Play- See separate Pace of Play Notice posted at check-in and on the first tee. Discontinuance of Play- Optional Condition as prescribed in Appendix I is in effect. All practice areas are closed during suspension for a dangerous situation until the Committee has declared them open. Note: A suspension for a dangerous situation will be signaled by one prolonged air horn note. All other types of suspension will be signaled by three consecutive notes, repeated. Resumption of play will be signaled by two short air horn notes, repeated. Practice – Prior to a round, a player may practice on the designated practice areas. Rule 7-1b applies to other practice in stroke play. Transportation - Players must walk at all times during a stipulated round. Optional Condition as prescribed in Appendix I is in effect. Distance Measuring Devices - To clarify a new decision made by the USGA with regards to the use of range-finders, the VCJGA Tour will not permit the use of Distance/Range finders. NOTE: The decision is intended to be enforced as a Local Rule (therefore, the decision to adopt the local rule rests solely with the VCJGA Tour, Tournament, or Golf Course. Players should confirm this information with each Tour/Tournament they plan on competitng with). To help clarify, the following was taken directly from the USGA: "Decision 14-3/.05 allows the committee to permit the use of distance-measuring devices by Local Rule. This applies to devices that measure distance only, not any other condition that might affect a player's play (i.e. wind or gradient). In the absence of such a local rule, the use of a distance-measuring device remains contrary to the Rules." Caddies- A player is prohibited from using a caddie during the stipulated round. Optional Condition as prescribed in Appendix I is in effect. Footwear- Non-Metal spikes only. Penalty for Breach of Condition: Disqualification How to Decide Ties- In the event of a tie for first place, there will be a hole by hole sudden death playoff starting at a hole determined by the Committee. Close of Competition- The competition is deemed to have closed when the trophy has been presented to the winner or, in the absence of a prize ceremony, when all scores have been approved by the Committee. Modified: February 2008
SPECTATORS	Spectator Code of Conduct Parents and spectators are extremely important to the VCJGA; however, it is at the sole discretion of the hosting golf facility as to whether parents and spectators are permitted on the golf course and whether or not to charge a fee. Please note that parents, guardians and spectators agree to let participants compete without giving any advice or counsel to them during the stipulated round (USGA Rule 8-1) knowing that a violation may cause a two-stroke penalty against their participant without warning. This includes any conversation between player/spectator in their native language. 1. Golf Carts are available only through the golf shop at prevailing rates. It is at the sole discretion of the golf facility management as to whether spectators are permitted on the course with a golf cart. Spectators are not permitted to ride on the back on ANY golf cart at ANY time. 2. Do not speak with the competitors. You may cheer for them, hand them a snack or drink. DO NOT PUT YOURSELF IN A POSITION/SITUATION THAT LOOKS SUSPICIOUS. 3. Spectators must remain on or closely near the cart path at all times (Stay off tees, fairways & greens). Remember to keep a proper distance from all players (75 yards is recommended). Spectators cannot walk with players during tournament play. 4. Spectators are not to give rulings on the Rules of Golf. You will be brought into a situation only if the Rules Official asks you. 5. Alcohol, swearing or abusive language will not be tolerated. 6. Cellular phones or beepers must be in VIBRATE mode while on the golf course. Thank you in advance for your cooperation

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INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY

INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY

Inclement weather in and of itself is not a reason to cancel a round or golf tournament. Several factors will be taken into consideration when deciding whether to suspend a round, postpone, shorten or cancel golf:

Ø Unsafe Course Conditions:

ü Fast flowing creeks, overflowing lakes, bridge(s) out, trees falling over, etc.

ü Golf traffic causes unnecessary damage to golf course

Ø Unsafe Weather Conditions:

ü Thunder storms (lightening)

ü Rain so heavy that it would be unfair to require players to continue

ü Winds moving a ball on the putting surface, trees/limbs falling

Ø Standing Water on Fairways, Greens & Bunkers:

ü Too much (unfair) amounts of casual water, especially on greens

Suspending Play and the USGA Rules of Golf:

Rule 6-8b governs when play is suspended by the Committee. It states:

When play is suspended by the Committee, if the players in a match or group are between the play of two holes, they shall not resume play until the Committee has ordered a resumption of play. If they are in the process of playing a hole, they may continue provided they do so without delay. If they choose to continue, they shall discontinue either before or immediately after completing the hole, and shall not thereafter resume play until the Committee has ordered a resumption of play.

However, a Note under Rule 6-8b states:

The Committee may provide in the conditions of a competition (Rule 33-1) that, in potentially dangerous situations, play shall be discontinued immediately following a suspension of play by the Committee. If a player fails to discontinue play immediately, he shall be disqualified unless circumstances warrant waiving such a penalty as provided in Rule 33-7.

This condition is in effect for all VCJGA Tournaments:

Discontinue Play Immediately: One prolonged not of siren.

Discontinue Play: Three consecutive notes of siren, repeated.

Resume Play: Two short notes of siren, repeated.

RULES of PLAY

The Rules of the United States Golf Association govern play. See applicable Notice to Competitors for additional Local Rules and Conditions. Complete text of Rules and Appendix I may be found in the current USGA Rules of Golf.

Unless otherwise noted, the penalty for breach of a Local Rule or Condition is:

Match Play - Loss of Hole; Stroke Play - Two Strokes

LOCAL RULES

Out of Bounds- Defined by inside points, at ground level, of white stakes and property fence posts. Rule 27-1.

Water and Lateral Water Hazards Stakes and Lines-

When a lateral water hazard is defined on only one side, it is deemed to extend to infinity.

When water hazards and lateral water hazards are bounded by out of bounds, the hazard margin extends to and coincides with the out of bounds line.

Ground Under Repair- Defined by white lines. Fire ant hills and French drains are deemed to be ground under repair. Rule 25-1.

Sod Seams- Except in a hazard, sod seams (not the sod itself) are deemed to be ground under repair, and relief is available under Rule 25-1 if the ball lies in or touches a sod seam or the sod seam interferes with the area of intended swing. All seams within the sodded area are considered the same seam.

White-Lined Areas Tying Into Artificially-Surfaced Road and Paths- have the same status as the roads and paths, that of obstructions.

Wood Chips and Mulch- are loose impediments, unless otherwise provided for in Notice to Players.

Embedded Ball Through the Green- Local Rule as prescribed in Appendix I is in effect.

Integral Parts of the Course- includes cables, rods, wires or wrappings when closely attached to trees; liners in bunkers and artificial walls and pilings when located in hazards, unless otherwise provided for in Notice to Players.

Temporary Immovable Obstructions- Local Rule as prescribed in Appendix I is in effect.

CONDITIONS

List of Conforming Driver Heads - Optional Conditions as prescribed in Appendix I is in effect.

List of Conforming Golf Balls- Optional Conditions as prescribed in Appendix I is in effect.

Time of Starting- Note under Rule 6-3 and Optional Conditions as prescribed in Appendix I is in effect.

Pace of Play- See separate Pace of Play Notice posted at check-in and on the first tee.

Discontinuance of Play- Optional Condition as prescribed in Appendix I is in effect. All practice areas are closed during suspension for a dangerous situation until the Committee has declared them open.

Note: A suspension for a dangerous situation will be signaled by one prolonged air horn note. All other types of suspension will be signaled by three consecutive notes, repeated. Resumption of play will be signaled by two short air horn notes, repeated.

Practice – Prior to a round, a player may practice on the designated practice areas. Rule 7-1b applies to other practice in stroke play.

Transportation - Players must walk at all times during a stipulated round. Optional Condition as prescribed in Appendix I is in effect.

Distance Measuring Devices - To clarify a new decision made by the USGA with regards to the use of range-finders, the VCJGA Tour will not permit the use of Distance/Range finders.

NOTE: The decision is intended to be enforced as a Local Rule (therefore, the decision to adopt the local rule rests solely with the VCJGA Tour, Tournament, or Golf Course. Players should confirm this information with each Tour/Tournament they plan on competitng with).

To help clarify, the following was taken directly from the USGA: "Decision 14-3/.05 allows the committee to permit the use of distance-measuring devices by Local Rule. This applies to devices that measure distance only, not any other condition that might affect a player's play (i.e. wind or gradient). In the absence of such a local rule, the use of a distance-measuring device remains contrary to the Rules."

Caddies- A player is prohibited from using a caddie during the stipulated round. Optional Condition as prescribed in Appendix I is in effect.

Footwear- Non-Metal spikes only. Penalty for Breach of Condition: Disqualification

How to Decide Ties- In the event of a tie for first place, there will be a hole by hole sudden death playoff starting at a hole determined by the Committee.

Close of Competition- The competition is deemed to have closed when the trophy has been presented to the winner or, in the absence of a prize ceremony, when all scores have been approved by the Committee.

Modified: February 2008

SPECTATORS

Spectator Code of Conduct

Parents and spectators are extremely important to the VCJGA; however, it is at the sole discretion of the hosting golf facility as to whether parents and spectators are permitted on the golf course and whether or not to charge a fee.

Please note that parents, guardians and spectators agree to let participants compete without giving any advice or counsel to them during the stipulated round (USGA Rule 8-1) knowing that a violation may cause a two-stroke penalty against their participant without warning. This includes any conversation between player/spectator in their native language.

1. Golf Carts are available only through the golf shop at prevailing rates. It is at the sole discretion of the golf facility management as to whether spectators are permitted on the course with a golf cart. Spectators are not permitted to ride on the back on ANY golf cart at ANY time.

2. Do not speak with the competitors. You may cheer for them, hand them a snack or drink. DO NOT PUT YOURSELF IN A POSITION/SITUATION THAT LOOKS SUSPICIOUS.

3. Spectators must remain on or closely near the cart path at all times (Stay off tees, fairways & greens). Remember to keep a proper distance from all players (75 yards is recommended). Spectators cannot walk with players during tournament play.

4. Spectators are not to give rulings on the Rules of Golf. You will be brought into a situation only if the Rules Official asks you.

5. Alcohol, swearing or abusive language will not be tolerated.

6. Cellular phones or beepers must be in VIBRATE mode while on the golf course.

Thank you in advance for your cooperation