BAGS Junior Tour Local Rules and Conditions of the Competition

For All Competitors, Bantam and up

The Rules of the Royal Canadian Golf Association (R.C.G.A.) and its Decisions on the Rules of Golf plus these Local Rules and Rules Amendments govern all play.
Unless otherwise provided, penalty for a breach of a Local Rule or Condition is:
            Match Play – Loss of Hole        Stroke Play – Two Strokes

1. Out of Bounds (Rule 27)
            Defined by the nearest inside points of white stakes and/or boundary fence posts at ground level; when defined by a white line on the ground, the line itself is out of bounds.

2. Water Hazards (Rule 26)  
            Defined by yellow lines or yellow stakes; Lateral Water Hazards are defined by red lines or red stakes; the lines are in the hazard.

Note: If your ball may be out of bounds or lost outside a hazard, always play a provisional ball.

3. Roads and Paths (Rule 24)
            Artificially surfaced roads and paths are Obstructions.  White lined areas tying into roads and paths have the same status as the road or path, and thus they are obstructions and not ground under repair. The line itself is part of the obstruction.

4. Ground Under Repair (Rule 25) 
            (a)Areas defined by white lines; (b) French Drains which are exposed trenches filled with stones; (c) Flowerbeds and Nurseries, except those in hazards, are ground under repair from which play is prohibited.

5. Integral Parts of the Course
            Cables, rods, wires or wrappings when closely attached to trees, liners in bunkers, and artificial walls and pilings when located in hazards are integral parts of the course.
No relief without penalty.

6. Stones in Bunkers (Rule 24-1)
            Stones in bunkers are movable obstructions. Rule 24-1 applies.

7. Wood Chips and Mulch (Rule 23)
            Wood chips and mulch are loose impediments.

8. Embedded Ball (Rule 25-2) extended to include areas “through the green”.

9. Seams of Cut Turf (Rule 25-1) Local Rule under appendix 1 Part B, Rule 4e allows relief for a ball on a sod seam only.

1. Time of Starting (Note to Rule 6-3a)
            If a player arrives at his/her starting point, ready to play, within 5 minutes of said starting time, and in the absence of circumstances which may warrant waiving the penalty of disqualification as in Rule 33-7, the penalty for failing to start on time is loss of the first hole in match play or two strokes at the first hole in stroke play instead of disqualification. The penalty for lateness beyond five minutes is Disqualification.

2. Pace of Play (Rule 6-7)  
            A player will be subject to penalty if he unduly delays play.

3. Distance Measuring Devices
            A player is prohibited from using a distance measuring device during a stipulated round. Penalty for breach – Disqualification.

4. Suspension of Play Due to a Dangerous Situation (Note to Rule 6-8b)
            Discontinue Play Immediately:      One long note of siren
            Discontinue Play:      Three consecutive notes, repeated
            Resume Play:           Two short notes, repeated

Penalty for Breach – Disqualification

5. Electronic Devices
            The use of cell phones, radios, audio players and the like are prohibited during competition play.  Players in breach of this condition may be subject to disqualification.

6. Drop Areas
            Local course Drop Areas are NOT in effect unless otherwise stated.