2017 Trusted Choice Big I Junior Classic
Regional Qualifier – June 20, 2017
Bentwinds Country Club, Fuquay-Varina, NC –
11:30am
sponsored by Independent Insurance Agents of North Carolina
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RULES SHEET
(Please read both sides prior to play)
NOTICE TO COMPETITORS
Tees:
Ages 14 & Under
Ages 15 - 18
Blue Tees (approx. 6500 yards)
Blue Tees (approx. 6500 yards)
Format: 18 Holes of Stroke Play. The winner will be determined by the low medal score. In the event of a rainout and the designated number of holes are unable to be completed, the tournament will revert to a 9 hole
tournament using the 9 completed holes. This is provided that all participants in an age group are able to
complete the full 9 holes.
Practice Rounds: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays after 11am (call Pro Shop for pricing).
Prizes: Medalist award will be awarded to low score for the qualifying.
Starting Times: Starting times will be available through the CGA office and/or the carolinasgolf.org website on
June 5, 2017. Please do not call before this date.
Caddies: Caddies are not permitted, no exceptions.
Spectator Carts: Spectator carts are permitted at the discretion of the Pro Shop. Contact the Pro Shop directly for
more information and cost.
Ties: A tie for first place and runners-up in any age division, as well as a tie for state tournament qualifying
positions, will be decided by a sudden death play-off beginning on the hole determined by the committee
immediately upon completion of the final round. Any player absent when the play-off begins will forfeit his
opportunity for a qualifying position.
Pace of Play: A player will be given one warning if he unduly delays play or contributes to causing his group to
lose substantially more than its starting interval. (Rule 6-7). A two stroke penalty will be invoked to all members of
the group for the first offense; disqualification upon the second offense.
Practice During Play: A player during a round shall not play any practice strokes on or near the putting green of
any hole played in the round. (For practice, See Rules 7 and 33-2 c.) Penalty: Two strokes.
Suspension of Play: In the event of a dangerous situation, play will be halted by a horn blast. All play must be
discontinued immediately. Play will not resume until the committee and/or pro signals. Penalty for breach of rule:
Disqualification.
Scorecards: Scorecards will be kept by contestants. Upon completion of round, please return scorecards to the
scoreboard.
Rules Decision: Only members of the Rules Committee are authorized to make a rules decision. If in doubt as
to procedure and a member of the Rules Committee is not present, play a second ball under Rule 3-3 and ask for
a ruling when your round is completed.
Advice: Players may not seek advice from anyone during a tournament round. This specifically includes parents
or family members. Advice is any counsel or suggestion that could influence a player in determining play, the
choice of a club, or the method of making a stroke. Penalty: Two strokes per violation.
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Distance Measuring Devices: A player may obtain distance information by using a device that measures
distance only. However, if, during a stipulated round, a player uses a distance-measuring device that is designed
to gauge or measure other conditions that might affect his play (e.g. gradient, wind-speed, temperature, etc.), the
player is in breach of Rule 14-3, for which the penalty is disqualification, regardless of whether any such additional
functions are actually used.
Limitation on Balls During Rounds: The "One-Ball" is not in effect.
Any brown area on green that appears to be a ball mark will be treated as such.
All contestants must carry their own golf bag - no carts or caddies will be allowed except for marshals and
tournament directors. Pull carts are acceptable (if the course allows them).
Replace all divots and rake sand traps.
Please observe proper golf etiquette at all times. Obscene or foul language WILL NOT be tolerated and is
grounds for disqualification. DO NOT LITTER.
Spectators: We appreciate spectator support of our tournament. Recognizing that this is a competitive athletic
event, we ask that where possible spectators stay at least 25 yards from the participants and be mindful of the
high level of concentration needed by the participants to achieve their best. Spectator carts are allowed dependent
upon the rules of the course.
DURING STIPULATED ROUND, USE OF ELECTRONIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT AND THE
LIKE ARE NOT ALLOWED.
USGA RULES OF GOLF AND ETIQUETTE SHALL APPLY EXCEPT AS AMENDED BY THE FOLLOWING LOCAL
RULES OR THE GOLF PROFESSIONAL AT THE COURSE AS NECESSARY DUE TO WEATHER OR OTHER LOCAL
COURSE CONDITIONS ON THE DAY OF PLAY:
Embedded Ball: Anywhere "through the green" a ball which is embedded in its own pitch-mark in the ground
EXCEPT in loose sand, may be lifted without penalty, cleaned and dropped as near as possible to the spot where
it lay but not nearer the hole. (Rule 20)
Out of Bounds: Are to be played as out of bounds. There are NO free lifts on yards along the golf course.
Water Hazards: Defined by lines and stakes (observe local rules).
Lateral Water Hazards: Defined by lines and stakes (observe local rules).
Ground Under Repair: Indicated by lines and signs (observe local rules). Cut logs and trimmed branches piled
for removal are GROUND UNDER REPAIR.
Movable Obstructions: “Carts” direction indicators (wood and metal).
Immovable Obstructions: Rule 24-22.
*White-lined areas tying into artificially surfaced roads and paths have the same status as the roads and paths
(immovable obstructions).
*Posts, ropes and railroad ties bordering cart paths define the margins of the paths and are deemed to be part of
the immovable obstructions.
*Sand or dirt roads or paths (not artificially surfaced) are NOT obstructions. Play the ball as it lies.
*YARDAGE MARKERS: Unless otherwise indicated, markers indicate distance to the center of the greens
(observe local instruction).
Preferred Lies: Consult local rules and tournament officials before play begins.