2018 Rule and Operations Changes
As of November 2017 Board Meeting we will be implementing the following changes for 2018 Rules and Regulations and Policies and Procedures.
LAST REGISTRATION – 1 Hour After Start Tee Times
The biggest change is reducing the registration cut-off time to one (1) hour after the official Start Time. Example – the last group registration will be 7:30 AM (for a 6:30 AM first tee start).
For many outings starters are waiting 20 to 30 minutes for no registrations. We occasionally had a 20 to 30 minute starting gap for the late groups. A very few groups will have to show up a few minutes earlier for registration.
See all the current revisions below:
Pace of Play Ideas
Here is a link to a video from USGA about ideas on Pace of Play. CLICK HERE
Ideas on faster play at the Greens – CLICK HERE
How to Use Rules for Faster Play and Better Scores = CLICK HERE
Bravo for the rule change about shortening the start time from 1 1/2 hours to 1 hour. I also applaud the reinforcement of the putt out every hole unless that means a 9 or better score for that hole. I have called fellow golfers on that rule (after reminding them on the first tee) and been verbally assaulted, and had score cards torn up and thrown in my face. Several times golfers have told me “well your the only one who cares about this). I think disqualifiication is harsh, just taking nine for that hole would be sufficient. Div 1 leader Vince Italiano does a very good job of discussing rules infractions with golfers, I think the Div leaders when aware of an infraction by one golfer, should address the issue with the entire group, so everyone is on the same page.