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I. Rules Governing Play
NOTE-
Please see the information page for additional
information.
Rules
Governing Play
Golf Carts
Tee Times
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The Rules of Golf as approved by the United States Golf Association and
the Royal
and Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews, Scotland, are to be followed.
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All landscaped areas are considered lateral water hazards unless otherwise
marked.
The boundary of these areas start where the cut of the bermuda grass (Tifton)
ends.
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There is no relief (Free drop) if your ball, stance, or swing interfere
with any
immovable
obstruction such as sprinkler heads inside these areas.
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However, you are still allowed to play your ball inside these areas but
you
should
not ground your club as this is a hazard area.
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If you do not intend to play your ball, or is lost inside the areas, you
may drop a
ball under a penalty of one stroke outside the landscape area using your last
point of entry as the basis for your drop.
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To speed up play, the use of a " putting ball " once on the
green is permitted except during tournament play. Players
are encouraged to " putt through " once they make the first putt from on the green, taking care not to leave
spike marks in the line of another player's putt.
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All divots must be sanded and all ball marks repaired either by the
caddies or the players.
It is however, a player's responsibility to ensure that these are done.
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After playing out of sand traps, these should be raked by the Caddy or
the player.It
is always the players responsibility to ensure that these are done.
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The golf course is available to members and their guests from 6:30 AM to
7:00 PM
under rules and regulations set forth by the Board of Directors.
These hours may
be changed subject to prevailing conditions.
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A player will not be allowed in the golf course without a caddy except
for
registered
junior golfers (Jungolfers). Junior
Golfers however, must ensure that divots
are sanded, ball marks repaired and sand traps raked.
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Caddies
are not employees of the Club. They are however bound to adhere to
Club rules and regulations set forth for them to acquire accreditation to
caddy in the Club.
II.
Use of Motorized Golf Carts
Members
may provide for themselves and use motorized golf carts at the Club, subject to space
availability in case of storage requirements, subject to the following rules and
regulations:
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A concessionaire manages storage of golf carts.
A maintenance and storage
contract
approved by the Club shall be signed by both the golf cart owner and the concessionaire
outlining the maintenance and storage services to be provided.
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When posted, carts must stay on the cart paths at all times.
Under regular
conditions,
the 90 degree rule is enforced, i.e. stay on the cart path until even with
your ball; then cross the fairway straight to your ball. After making your shot,
return
directly back to the cart path.
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Under no circumstance should the golf carts be allowed within 30 yards
around the putting greens or at least not beyond the lines or markers
prohibiting the entry of golf carts. Likewise,
when playing from the tees golf carts must be
left on the cart paths.
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Only 3 persons
who shall either be cart owners or co-players may ride at any
given time while driving on the fairway.
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Caddies and umbrella personnel are prohibited from riding golf carts at
all times
within
the Club premises.
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Rental carts
are available at P 770.00 per 6 hours. Carts
must be picked up
and dropped off at the designated cart rental area.
There will be a P 50.00/hour charge for carts not returned within 6 hours.
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Any breach of the above enumerated rules governing golf cart use shall
subject the
member/golf cart user to some sanctions that may lead to the suspension of the
privilege to use the golf cart. All
member/golf cart owners are enjoined
therefore
to carefully read the rules to avoid any violation.
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As necessary,
the Board will make additional rules regarding the use of
motorized golf carts in the light of actual experience.
III.
Starting Times, Priorities
and Special Provisions
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When making
tee-time reservations, members may sign-up on the Starting Time
Reservation Sheet in the Front desk on a first come first served basis.
If unable to sign-up personally, members may request the receptionist to sign-up
for them by calling before the projected game (no more than 3 days in advance).
Any group that is not ready to tee-off at its posted starting time loses
its place and is automatically relegated to the next free starting time, except
when prior arrangements to exchange starting times with another group has been made
and prior advice has been given at the Front Desk.
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Group
Priorities. Threesomes and
Foursomes shall at all times be given priority in the course.
a) Fivesomes are
allowed under the following guidelines:
MASTERS
COURSE
Weekday 2
members/3 guests
Weekends/Holidays
6:30-9:02 3 members/2
guests
9:02-12:00 2 members/3 guests
after 12:00 3 members/2 guests
LEGENDS
COURSE
Weekday 2
members/3 guest
Weekends/Holidays
6:30-9:02 3 members/2
guests
9:02-12:00 2 members/3 guests
after 12:00 2 members/3 guests
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Fivesomes must have 2 golf carts and a total handicap of not more than 90.
It is mandatory
for fivesomes to allow players behind to play through
whenever there is an open hole ahead.
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Second Nine
Holes. Priority in the course on
Saturdays, Sundays and Holiday mornings:
a) Players who
have completed 9 holes play have priority in the course.
b) Players
starting their round may tee-off in Tee # 10 provided they
are allowed by the Golf Director and do not interfere with or delay the
play of those who have completed or are about to complete their 9th hole.
c) Players
stopping for refreshments between 9s' and at the drink houses in
the course must be ready to tee-off as soon as the group in front is out
of range; otherwise they lose their place in the course.
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