PAR HOPERS RULES OF PLAY

SAND - Playable – Play it as it lies. Unplayable - See Ground Under Repair.


UNPLAYABLE LIE – Add 1 penalty stroke, drop the ball within 1 to 2 club lengths of the point of entry, no closer to the hole.

TALL GRASS - Play it as it lies, or call it an "UNPLAYABLE LIE."


LOST BALL – Limit the search to 2 minutes upon arrival to the area. Then proceed by adding 1 penalty stroke, drop the ball within 1 to 2 club lengths of the area where lost, no closer to the hole. If weedy area, go to the point of entry.


BALL AT REST ON GREEN - ball or marker accidentally moves after being marked, replace with no penalty.


PIN - Does not have to be removed while putting on the green.


BALL DROP - Was shoulder high, now knee high

IMPROVEMENT OF THE LIE – If none of the above applies, the ball can be moved a foot, no closer to the hole.


GROUND UNDER REPAIR AND CASUAL WATER – No penalty. Drop the ball within 1 to 2 club lengths of the point of entry, no closer to the hole.

HORNETS/WASPS IN SANDTRAP HOLE # 4 – If Hornets/Wasps are present and ball is hit into sand trap,

the sand trap is considered “Out of Play”.

TIE BREAKER - Proceeding with the most difficult hole, the net scores will be used. If still tied after going through nine holes, a coin flip is to be used.


FORWARD TEES – Members who turn at least 70 years of age between January 1st and December 31st of the current golf year, have the choice of hitting from the forward tees. Otherwise they use the white tees, same as all other members. The same tees must be used for every round. Those 70 or older who alternate between tees will be disqualified from the Club Championship and all handicapped events. Those younger than 70 that use the forward tees will be disqualified from the Club Championship. Super Seniors are those who turn 80 years of age between January 1st and December 31st of the current golf year. In addition to disqualifications mentioned above, Super Seniors that alternate between the forward tees and the white tees will also be disqualified from Super Senior events.


MEDICAL EXEMPTION / FORWARD TEES - Medical Exemptions that would allow

golfers to play from the forward tees (who would otherwise not be eligible for play from the forward tees) are available subject to the approval of the Par Hoper’s Club President.



SPEED OF PLAY - Keep pace with the group in front. Hitting when ready and continuous putting are encouraged if it does not interfere with other members of your group.


MAXIMUM STROKES -The maximum strokes, for handicap calculations, is double par on 3 and 4 par holes and a 9 for par 5 holes. For non-event days, a member is encouraged to stop playing the hole when reaching the limit. For event days, a member must complete the hole and record the actual score.


MULLIGAN – One mulligan per round of regular play is permitted, but is limited to the tee shot on the par 4 and par 5 holes. The first ball is to be picked up and proceed with the second ball.


NOTE: Not allowed in events.



PROVISIONAL SHOT – These are not allowed, due to the practice of dropping a ball where unplayable or lost.



SCRAMBLE TEAMS WITH 3 PLAYERS –

  1. Prior to the first tee shot, the team numbers the players, 1-2-3.

  2. Player 1 hits the extra tee shot; player 2 hits from the next position; and, player 3 hits from the next position. This process continues for the entire round. Do not start over on the tees.

  3. Should a player skip the extra shot, the next player will hit from the next position.

  4. For scrambles using the adjustment table based on the total handicap, the average of the three players is added to the total for the fourth player.


GUESTS – A non-member of the Par Hopers may play a maximum of three “guest” rounds in a season. Once

this non-member has played three “guest” rounds, he must pay the Par Hoper annual entry fee prior to playing a fourth round.


A guest may not participate in any of the “Special Events” held by the Par Hopers.


ROUNDS REQUIRED TO PARTICIPATE –

Team events, no restriction. If no handicap for a player, use last years. If none is available, determine an estimated score, subtract 35, and multiply by 90% (the Club rule).

Individual events, the minimum number of five rounds is required to participate. Each event rules shall be attached to the scorecard.

The club has voted to drop the rule of two drives per player in the regular scramble event.

RIDING CARTS –

Our Club has been requested to continue following the two rules.

  1. Keep the carts at least 10 feet from the Greens. (The scorecard indicates 30, but Reeves has given us special consideration.)

  2. Carts are to stay out of the weeds.

The grounds maintenance manager indicates that following these rules will prevent implementing the Warning System.

DUES - Must be paid prior to starting your first round of play.


Rules of Play Last Reviewed & Approved by Board of Directors on 5/13/24

Forward Tees – Reviewed, Revised & Approved by Board of Directors 5/13/24

Medical Exemptions Allowing for Play from Forward Tees: Established & Approved by Board of Directors 5/13/24

Rules for “Guest Play”: Established & Approved by Board of Directors on 8/12/24