Par Hopers Rules of Golf


USGA rules apply except as follows:

Since our organization is for senior players with a wide range of skill levels, we believe a more relaxed atmosphere is better suited for our membership. Therefore, we have allowed the following exceptions:

Improvement on the lie. No penalty.
Lift, clean and place applies everywhere on the course except in identified hazard such as sand traps or areas marked by stakes or chalk lines. The ball must be played where it lies when coming to rest in these areas. In all other areas, the ball may be lifted cleaned and replaced within twelve(12) inches from its original spot but no closer to the hole.
Since our course has many areas with standing water or ground under repair during the season, balls coming to rest in these areas may be moved to the closest point of relief but no closer to the hole. A ball coming to rest near any man made impediments such as manholes, tree guide wires, equipment, sprinklers etc. that restrict swing or stance, may be moved up to 2 club lenghts but no closer to the hole.

Unplayable lie. One stroke penalty.

The definition of unplayable lie is when the ball comes to rest under or against an impediment (tree, shrub etc.) and after the ball is moved 12" there is no relief, that is an unplayable lie. At this point, the ball can be moved up to 2 club lengths from its original position but no closer to the hole.

Lost ball. One stroke penalty.

When the ball is determined lost, drop a replacement no nearer to the hole and proceed. The maximum search time shall be no longer than two (2) minutes. Player has the option to either replay the ball from its original position or play it as close as possible to the point where the ball was determined to have gone out.

Tips to motorized golfers.

For 2 golfers on a cart, after teeing off, drive directly to the the ball to be hit first and drop off the player. Drive to the other ball, play it and then return to retrieve the cart partner. For shots near the green where carts are not allowed, upon leaving the cart take all the clubs you need to finish the hole, including of course the putter. The Golf Course requires that carts be parked at least 30 feet from the green. Park your cart accordingly and in line with the next hole.
Your Board of Directors wants to make your round of golf as enjoyable as possible for all members and part of it is keeping the pace and completing the round in reasonable amount of time.

Superseniors.

Superseniors (80 years old and over) are allowed to tee off the short tees although it is not mandatory. However, this being a handicap league, once the decision of which tees will be used, it will have to remain for the balance of the season including Tournaments.

Here is a list of tips that will allow golfer to keep the pace:

Hit the ball when you are ready as long as it will not interfere with the safety of others.


Go directly to the ball planning the next shot on the way.


Have club in hand when on the tee.

Watch for the flight of the ball hit by a fellow golfer to help spot its location.


Line up your putt before it is your turn. Putting out is encouraged.



The group immediately ahead of yours ought to either be approaching or on the green. It is a good indication whether or not your group is keeping pace.




Scores should be entered on the scorecard on the next tee.



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