79th John B. Mackie Memorial

Inwood Country Club
50 Peppe Drive, Inwood, NY 11096 Tuesday, October 19, 2021

 

NOTICE TO PLAYERS

USGA RULES OF GOLF AND WMGA LOCAL RULES, CONDITIONS AND PACE OF PLAY GUIDELINES ARE IN EFFECT EXCEPT FOR THE FOLLOWING CLARIFICATIONS AND MODIFICATIONS: Unless otherwise noted, the Penalty For Breach Of A Local Rule Or Condition is two strokes.

 

Players MUST read this Notice to Players (NTP) and attached COVID-19 Procedures document for specific instructions prior to the competition. NTP’s will NOT be distributed on the 1st tee. Players are encouraged to print the NTP at home if they want a physical copy.

 

GENERAL

The Driving Range will be open.
Restrooms may be accessed at the turn or on the course, located at the halfway house and hole 16.

 

DRESS CODE

ALL PLAYERS ARE REQUIRED TO BRING A MASK. See COVID-19 Procedures document for additional details.

Proper Golf Attire must be worn. Standard-Collared shirts tucked in must be worn, no cargo shorts or jeans.

 

CELL PHONE POLICY

Electronic communication devices MUST be turned off.
EXCEPTION: When electronic communication devices are permitted on the golf course, players may use electronic communication devices in the case of an emergency or in accordance with Rule 4.3.

 

FORMAT

Eighteen-hole Alternate Shot (players must declare prior to the round who is teeing off on the odd and even holes) with Ties for the gross trophy will be decided by an immediate hole-by-hole playoff beginning on the first hole. A player not present for a playoff must forfeit the playoff. Ties for the net prize will be decided by matching cards. The winner will be determined on the basis of the best net score for the last nine holes on the second day. If still tied, the winner will be determined on the basis of the best net score for the last six holes, the last three holes and finally the 18th hole. One-half, one-third, one-sixth and one-eighteenth of each player’s Course Handicap will be deducted to determine the best net score. If a tie is not broken by this procedure, a winner will be determined by blind draw.

Handicap Index calculated as of 10/12/2021 (one week prior to event).

 

TEE MARKERS

All players will play from the WMGA tee markers. 5,617 yards. Course Rating/Slope: 73.5/128.

 

CARTS/CADDIES

Each player must take a cart unless they are taking a caddie. The cart fee is $40 per player. To request a caddie please contact the starter, Mike Meoni via email @starter@inwoodcc.org. The caddie fee is $100 inclusive of tip per person. Caddies are limited, so they will be first come first serve.

 

FOOD SERVICE

Continental Breakfast will be available at 7:30 AM. Buffet lunch will be available at 12:30 PM. There will be water available at the halfway house, but we recommend players also bring their own water.

          

 

CANCELLATIONS

There will be no cancellation of play unless the course is deemed unplayable by the host club. If a player needs to withdraw from the tournament, please contact Brian Levy via cell phone (201-310-0947) or email, tournamentmanager@wmga.com.

LOCAL RULES

No Play Zones:

Entry into a No Play Zone (defined by red stakes with green tips) is strictly prohibited. Any ball that comes to rest in a NPZ shall be treated as lying in a penalty area.

Sanded Cart Paths:

All sanded cart paths are integral parts of the course.

Waste Bunkers:

Waste bunkers left or behind the 1st green (anything left of the rightmost walkway), right or behind the 6th green (including the inverted bunker), and left or behind the 12th green are considered immovable obstructions and free relief is given. Take the nearest point of full relief, plus one club-length, no closer to the hole.

Immovable Obstructions:

The road left of the 11th & 18th Holes and the portion of the road left of the 12th & 15th Holes that is not sanded are service roads and treated as immovable obstructions. All bricks and cobblestones are immovable obstructions.

Ground Under Repair:

Any area enclosed by a white line is considered Ground Under Repair. You may play the ball as it lies if you choose. The entire 8th fairway is lift, clean, and place, within one club-length, no closer to the hole.

Flower Beds:

Flower beds are Ground Under Repair from which free relief is mandatory, based one club-length from the nearest point of full relief, no closer to the hole. The trees and flower bed up against the building on the 7th hole constitute an area where free relief is given where the trees no longer interfere with the player’s swing.

Wires:
Balls striking telephone or electric wires must be replayed from the original spot.

Bunkers:

If a ball is in a footprint in a bunker, players may treat the footprint as ground under repair and drop one club-length from the footprint, still inside the bunker.

Ball Holed:

The Ball must remain in the hole to be considered holed.

New Penalty Area:

The wooded area to the left of the 12th fairway and to the left of the 17th green is now a Penalty Area. You may play the ball from this area should you find it. If you cannot find your golf ball, you may take relief under Rule 17.1

 

PACE OF PLAY

The maximum time allotted for the completion of 18 holes for foursomes at Inwood Country Club is 4 hours and 15 minutes. A visual color-coded system is utilized to indicate your Pace of Play status. See Pace of Play on Golf Genius for more information.

Final decisions on any disputed rulings will be made by the WMGA Competitions Committee.

 

INSTRUCTIONS FOR DISCONTINUANCE OF PLAY

Inwood Country Club has a lightning detection system. In the event of lightning near the golf course, we will follow ICC’s recommended procedures. Although bad weather is not of itself a good reason for discontinuing play, a player is permitted to discontinue play at any time she herself believes there is a danger from lightning. The WMGA strongly endorses each individual’s attention, vigilance, and care in this regard, to one’s own safety. When play is discontinued in a dangerous situation, players should seek the nearest point of shelter.

 

 COVID-19 PROCEDURES (See attached)

Inwood Country Club requires all guests to adhere to and follow all government mandates and protocols to ensure social distancing. Any player violating such protocols will be asked to leave the tournament and premises. See attached COVID Procedures for more information.