New Local Rules for Scoring/Bunkers/Flags (Corona Virus) & the suspension of NTPs

Published on 22nd March 2020 in Uncategorized

All members,

In response to the Novel Corona virus (COVID-19) crisis, the YGC Committee agreed late on Friday night to adopt some of the recommendations of the R&A regarding local rules to reduce the risk of transmission regarding. These local rules are effective Sunday until withdrawn, and may be modified further if the situation demands.

This serious situation continues to evolve and other measures are being considered.

We appreciate that playing golf in the open air is at present low-risk, provided we take appropriate precautions, such as

Social distancing (1.5 metres) – this is not to be taken as funny or amusing – it should be applied on tees, greens and during and after the round. (remember the mandatory limits on numbers of people inside the cafe or member’s lounge)
No shaking hands or bumping elbows – just because those who play football for a living do it, do not think this is safe
Use your own pen/pencil for cards, envelopes, put your $5 in an envelope at home and bring it in
One person at the Computer/ Card Scanner at a time please
Avoid touching your face
Wash your hands often, especially after your round.
Cafe and inside seating is closed from midday Monday 23 March
Committee members should be gloved when counting cash or checking cards etc, and wash hands immediately afterwards.

YGC LOCAL RULES

Effective Sunday 22 March 2020 until withdrawn

SCORECARDS

1. Scoring in Stroke, Stableford, Par, Fourball

Players can enter their own (and their marker’s) scores on their own scorecard (it is not necessary to swap cards).
Player signature is required.
Marker signature is not required, but (verbal) certification of scores should take place at the rend of the round.
Marker’s name must still be recorded on the card.
- Penalty for failure to record marker’s name is disqualification of both players

DIGITAL SCORE SUBMISSION

1. Players are permitted to submit their scorecard electronically

Download the MiScore App for Apple or Android devices (requires Internet connection, data and fully charged phone)
- Add Club – Yarrambat Golf Club,
- Sign in using your standard Yarrambat Golf Club website login details
- On the tee box – choose your playing partner (whose score you are marking) You cannot select a player until they have registered
- Score the round, see MiScore App Help & FAQs
- Electronically sign the entry before submission – playing partner (can) also electronically sign, but this is optional during this time.

FLAG STICKS

1. Flag stick must be left in the hole at all times.

BUNKERS

1. Players are required to smooth the bunkers using their feet or a club (after a stroke has been played)

Use of the rake is optional (if there is one avaialable)
If doing so, use a gloved hand, and
Leave rake in centre of bunker, length-ways facing toward the hole

2. Players whose ball comes to rest in a human footprint may take relief, without penalty, by placing the ball at the nearest possible point, wholly within the bunker.

NTP’s suspended

NTP’s have been suspended until further notice
This decision has been taken to reduce corona virus transfer issues
Flagsticks cannot be used to measure NTPs, paces are not an accurate measure and Scopes are not precise enough.