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Policies and Procedures
Our group tries to accommodate golfers of all
levels and interests; therefore, we schedule golf events with
several different playing formats (best ball, captains choice,
scramble, etc.). Format of play will always be indicated in
the event announcement. As a singles group, we attempt to have
an equal number of men and women participate in any event, and golf
pairings are normally male and female, with 2 men and 2 women in
each foursome. For certain event formats, groupings may also
be based on player handicaps. While an event coordinator can
occasionally accommodate playing partner requests, the intent of our
group is to socialize and mingle with everyone in the group.
The event coordinator is responsible for the golf format as well as
the golf pairings.
Signup for most events is on a first come/first
serve basis. For an event where advanced payment is required,
the first come/first serve policy is based on receipt of payment;
otherwise it is based on receipt of intent to participate. The
event coordinator will post an email notification through our
Chapter's Yahoo Group Forum when an event is open for signup.
This notification will indicate the proper procedure for event
signup. Individuals should only signup for events, if they
plan to participate. ASGA members will always have precedence
over guests and non-members.
For many of our golf events, the Chapter is
required to pay the golf course for all tee times that we have
reserved. For social events, tickets are often purchased in
advance. In many of these cases, the Chapter is responsible
for these expenses regardless of whether the tickets or tee times
are used. As a result, the Chapter has the following policy
regarding event reservations and cancellations.
- Most events will require advanced payment in
order to reserve a spot.
- The event notification will indicate if advance
payment is required.
- Most events will also have a cancellation date,
allowing cancellation with a full refund of prepayment, this
will also be specified in the event notification.
- Individuals who cancel prior to the
cancellation date will receive a full refund.
- Individuals who cancel after the cancellation
date, are responsible for finding their own replacement, this is
not the event coordinator's responsibility.
- Individuals who cancel after the cancellation
date, and are unable to find a replacement, will forfeit their
advance payment if the Chapter is required to pay for their
reservation.
- No shows will forfeit their
advance payment if the Chapter is required to pay for their
reservation.
- Individuals are always
responsible for any expenses incurred by the group on their
behalf.
- The Chapter will not reserve tee times without
proper advance payment, we cannot accept promises to pay.
We know that there will be times when people need
to cancel their event reservations, and the Chapter will do
everything it can to accommodate these cancellation requests.
Anyone needing to cancel a reservation should notify the event
coordinator as soon as possible, this will reduce the individuals
risk of financial obligation, and make life easier for the event
coordinator.
All members and guests are expected to know and
follow common USGA golf rules and regulations, unless otherwise
specified in an event notice, or as indicated in our Pace of
Play policies listed below. This includes proper score
keeping, proper equipment, order of play, rules for lost ball and
water hazards, etc. These are explained in the USGA Rules of
Golf, and can be found on the US Golf Association web site - http://www.usga.com/.
All members and guests are expected to know and
follow the common rules of golf etiquette. This includes such
things as player safety, consideration for others, pace of play and
care of the course. These are explained in the USGA Rules of
Golf, and can be found on the US Golf Association web site - http://www.usga.com/.
Pace of play is probably one of the most important
issues with a group like ours. In large outings, with players
of different skill levels, it can be hard to maintain a proper pace
of play. However, the golf courses expect us to play at a
normal pace, and could refuse to rebook our group due to slow
play. It is also unfair to those with later tee times to
unnecessarily delay their game, and spoil their enjoyment.
Pace of play does not have to be a barrier to having fun; simply
following a few basic guidelines can ensure fast play, and increase
the enjoyment of the game of golf for everyone.
The following guidelines should help our group
maintain a reasonable pace of play, and should be followed by all
(some of these guidelines supercede USGA rules):
- Always be ready to play when it is your turn
- Leave the green as soon as your group has
finished putting
- Don't spend more than 3 minutes trying to find
a lost ball
- Only help others find their ball if it will not
delay your own play
- If you lose a ball, or find that you have hit
your ball out of bounds once you get to your ball, hit your next
shot at that spot, with one stroke penalty - do not go back to
the previous spot to re-hit your shot (this policy supercedes
USGA rules, but conforms to most golf course rules for
recreational golf)
- Encourage fellow golfers to speed up play if
you are falling behind
- When falling behind, play ready
golf, it is not necessary to let the low net player tee off
first
- When falling behind, it is okay to putt out
even if you are not away, although care should be taken not to
stand in another player's line (this policy supercedes USGA
rules concerning order of play)
- When falling behind, pick up your ball and take
no more shots on a hole if you have already scored a double-par
on that hole
- Don't wait for the course marshal to ask you to
catch up, monitor your own play and keep up with the group ahead
of you
Always assume that we will be playing golf, even
when the weather looks ominous. Golf courses are rarely
closed, although play can be delayed due to inclement weather.
Rain checks are commonly provided when the weather is bad, but only
if you show up at the course. If there is ever a question,
always contact the course, and if the course is open for play, we
will be there - ready, willing and able!
Proper golf attire should be worn for all events.
Most golf courses require men to wear shirts with collars (no
T-shirts, no cutoffs). Most courses now require soft spikes or
spikeless golf shoes. Remember to bring your rain gear if
there is a threat of rain!
We encourage guests to participate in our events,
although we do have the following rules and guidelines concerning
non-member participation:
- Members will always have precedence over
non-members for event signup.
- For most golf events, non-members will be
required to pay an additional $15 per event.
- Guests and non-members can only participate in
three (3) events during a calendar year.
- Certain events and parties may be designated members
only.
- Happy hours are open for all, and we encourage
anyone who may be interested in joining our group to attend
these.
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