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Seniors’ A & B Championships

Spring Brook Country Club
9 Spring Brook Road, Morristown, NJ 07960 October 25 and 26, 2021 - “A” Championship

October 25, 2021 - “B” Championship

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 at 7:30 AM each day.
Clubhouse is open. Bathrooms can be found in the clubhouse and at the halfway house after hole #9.

DRESS CODE

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

See Separate Attachment

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.
See Separate Attachment

FORMAT

Stroke Play format with a Handicap Allowance of 95% Course Handicap. Handicap Index calculated as of 10/18/2021 (one week prior to event).

Seniors B: 18 holes of stroke play. Pairings made by the Committee. Trophy awarded to the low gross winner. 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 trophy 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.

Seniors A: Aggregate of two rounds of 18 holes of stroke play. Pairings made by the Committee. Second day starting times will be determined by first day results. A player, who fails to complete the second day, risks the penalty of disqualification for the rest of the season, at the discretion of the Competitions Committee. Trophy awarded to the low gross winner and the low net winner. 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 trophy 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.

TEE MARKERS

A Players will play from the WMGA Tees: 5,442 yards, Course Rating/Slope 72.9/131

B Players will play from the Red Tees: 5,314 yards. Course Rating/Slope: 72.3/130

CARTS

All players must take a cart unless you are taking a caddie. The cart fee will be $40 per person each day. There are a very limited number of caddies this time of year. They are on a first come first serve basis. Please contact the caddie master, Brian Cherello via email or phone (bcherello@springbrookcc.net, 973-600-9470)

FOOD SERVICE

Breakfast will be available at 7:30 on both days. Lunch will be available starting at 11:45 both days. There will be water on the golf course, but we recommend players also bring their own water.

LOCAL RULES

See Separate Attachment

PACE OF PLAY

The maximum time allotted for the completion of 18 holes for foursomes at Spring Brook Country Club is 4 hours and 1 minute. Avisualcolor-codedsystemisutilizedtoindicateyourPaceofPlaystatus.SeePaceofPlayPolicyonGolfGeniusfor more information.

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

INSTRUCTIONS FOR DISCONTINUANCE OF PLAY

Spring Brook Country Club has a lightning detection system. In the event of lightning near the golf course, we will follow SBCC’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)

Spring Brook 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-19 Procedures for more information.