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Q: Does the GSGT
play Local Rules as provided by the
course?
A: Sometimes; The
GSGT Tournament officials list all
exceptions to the USGA rules on the
rules sheet that players receive before
each round. Typically, the tour DOES NOT
follow local rules because they are not
always consistent with the USGA/PGA for
tournament golf. Local rules, like
par 3 drop zones and "all wooded area
are deemed as lateral hazards" are not
used for tournament play. The GSGT
tournament officials reserve the right
to incorporate a local rule if
necessary. In that case, the local rule
will be clearly stated on the rules
sheet.
Q: What happens if I accidentally play a wrong ball during competition?
A: Proceed under USGA Rules of Competition (Appendices I)
ONE-BALL-RULE:
In accordance with the USGA's Conditions of Competition, Rule 33-1 provides,
"The Committee must establish the conditions under which a competition is to be played."
c. One Ball Condition
If it is desired to prohibit changing brands and models of golf balls during a stipulated round,
the following condition is recommended: "Limitation on Balls Used During Round (Note to Rule 5-1):
(i) One Ball Condition
During a stipulated round, the balls a player plays must be of the same brand and model as detailed by a single
entry on the current List of Conforming Golf Balls.
Note: If a ball of a different brand and/or model is dropped or placed, it may be lifted, without penalty,
and the player must then proceed by dropping or placing a proper ball (Rule 20-6).
PENALTY FOR BREACH OF CONDITION:
Match play - At the conclusion of the hole at which the breach is discovered, the state of the match is
adjusted by deducting one hole for each hole at which a breach occurred; maximum deduction per round - Two holes.
Stroke play - Two strokes for each hole at which any breach occurred; maximum penalty per round - Four strokes.
(ii) Procedure When Breach Discovered
When a player discovers that he has played a ball in breach of this condition, he must abandon that ball before
playing from the next teeing ground and complete the round with a proper ball; otherwise, the player is disqualified.
If discovery is made during play of a hole and the player elects to substitute a proper ball before completing
that hole, the player must place a proper ball on the spot where the ball played in breach of the condition lay."
Q: Can I use a range finder during competition?
A: Yes; Players are allowed to use electronic measuring devices during competition
so long as the device is used to measure DISTANCE ONLY.
Q: Can I borrow my competitors range finder to get my yardage?
A: Yes; While the Rules of Golf restrict players from sharing clubs, the rules do not restrict
players from sharing other equipment such as range finders.
Q: Can I ask my fellow competitor his
yardage?
A: Yes
Q: Can I play with clubs that do not conform with the 2010 GROOVES RULE?
A: Yes; Players are allowed to play with clubs that do not conform with the 2010 Grooves Rule until 2012.
Q: If my ball lies on an unpaved path in a foot print which is in the line of a tire track, can I get relief?
A: Yes, You are entitled to relief from any tire tracks made by a cart or maintenance vehicle regardless of any other
existing conditions so long as you are not in a marked Hazard.
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