2023 North Coast Junior Masters

Kew Country Club – Additional Local Rules

(To be read in conjunction with the Golf NSW and JNJG Local Rules and the Rules of Golf as adopted by the R&A)

PLAY THE BALL AS IT LIES

1. Out of Bounds

1.1 Practice Fairway. The practice fairway, as defined by white stakes with black stripes, is Internal out of bounds. This extends to the fence line on the eastern end of the course.

 

2. Ground under Repair

2.1. All gardens and mulch / woodchip covered areas (note – the hedge to the right of the 9th green is NOT a garden and is therefore in play)

2.2. Any roped off areas.

2.3. Bare patches on closely mown areas (fairway).

2.4. Exposed tree roots on closely mown areas (fairways).

2.5. Clearly defined vehicle and machinery tracks (through the green).

2.6. Artificially surfaced roads and paths (through the green).

2.7. Aeration Holes on the Putting Green. Any ball that comes to rest in or on an aeration hole may be lifted, without penalty, and placed at the nearest spot no nearer the hole that avoids the aeration hole.

2.8. Relief on Greens – line of putt relief can be taken to avoid putting over bare patches on the green. Relief must be the nearest point of relief, which gives a clear line of putt to the hole, taking into account the anticipated path of travel of the putt.

 

3. Immovable Obstructions

3.1. All hazard / G.U.R / Distance Marker Pegs / stakes. This DOES NOT include O.O.B pegs / stakes.

3.2. The bollard and rope fence between the 9th and 10th fairways.

 

4. Creek Crossings

4.1. All creek crossings are an integral part of the course. Relief may not be taken without penalty.

 

5. Drop Zone – 5th Hole

5.1. If a player’s drive on the 5th hole fails to cross the margin of the hazard on the far side of the dam, the player has the option to use the drop zone which is located near the white plates on the right hand side of the dam.

 

6. Scoring Area

6.1. A player’s scorecard is deemed officially returned to the Committee when the player has left the designated scoring area.

 

 

 

 

 

UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED, THE PENALTY FOR BREACH OF A LOCAL RULE IS THE GENERAL PENALTY:

Stroke Play - Two Strokes | Match Play - Loss of Hole

 

 

Kew Country Club – Tournament Information

  1. Scorecard Return and Tournament Office
    1. A player’s scorecard is deemed officially returned to the Tournament Committee when the player has left the tournament office. Once the player has left the tournament office, no changes may be made to the scorecard.
    2. Players MUST move straight from the 18th green to the tournament office to complete and sign their scorecards.
  2. On Course Enquiries
    1. Players may call the following numbers and either a rules official or member of the Tournament Committee will attend if possible:
      1. Greg Watkinson (Rules Official) – 0407 422 112
      2. Annika Boyd (Tournament Staff) – 0416 140 302
      3. Edward Penrose (Tournament Staff) – 0405 695 034
      4. Mark Ingrey (Tournament Official) – 0447 464 739
      5. Isabelle Mansfield (Tournament Staff) – 0451 171 391
      6. Kew CC Pro Shop – (02) 6559 4596
    2. In the case of a player being unable to gain assistance from one of the numbers above, the player may proceed in accordance with the procedure outlined in Rule 20.1c(3) of the Rules of Golf and nominate to play a second ball. The player must report the facts of the situation to the Committee before returning the scorecard, even if the player scores the same with both balls.
  3. Maximum Score Format of Play (Rules of Golf Rule 21.2)
    1. Maximum Score is a form of stroke play where a player’s score for a hole is capped a maximum number of strokes set by the committee. At JNJG Junior Masters Events and U12 Tour event, the maximum score for any hole is 10 strokes.
  4. Parents, Spectators and Bag Pusher Guidelines
    1. There are no caddies allowed at any JNJG Tour Event. See the JNJG Parents and Spectator guidelines for more details.
    2. ONLY U12 Tour players are allowed to have a BAG PUSHER
  5. Player Food and Drink
    1. All players will be given something to eat and drink on both days. This is to be collected near the practice putting green. It is the player’s responsibility to ensure they collect their food at a time when the volunteers are handing them out.
  6. Course Information
    1. Tee Markers
      1. White JNJG Tee Markers – all other Junior Masters BOYS divisions
      2. Red JNJG Tee Markers – all Junior Masters GIRLS divisions
      3. Yellow JNJG Tee Markers – all U12 Tour divisions

 

Make sure you keep up with the group in front, carry and use a sand bucket to replace divots, and fix all pitch marks on the greens. Let’s leave the course in the same condition as when we arrived!!