As legislation changes on a daily basis, George Golf Club will implement the following changes from tomorrow.
FLAGSTICKS
· Players are requiring to always leave the flagstick in the hole.
HOLE
· We will be positioning the cup so that a part of it is above the surface. This would
result in a ball rebounding off the liner/cup rather than falling into the hole.
In this situation a ball would be considered “holed” if it hits the cup. It is expected
those players take due care when “holing out” under this interim rule i.e. not
“bashing” a ball at a hole liner/cup.
· Hole-in-one While this COVID-19 Rule, regarding the Hole, is in effect a “hole-in-
one” will not be official (prize cannot be won) but it will count for scoring
purposes.
BUNKERS
· The rakes have been removed from the course. Players are requested to smooth
bunkers using their feet or a club.
· The following Local Rule will be acceptable for handicap purposes.
· LOCAL RULE FOR BUNKERS – DUE TO COVID-19
· When a player’s ball lies in a bunker which has had the rakes removed, the player
may take free relief once by placing the original ball or another ball and playing
from the relief area.
· Reference Point: Spot of the original ball.
· Size of the Relief Area: One club-length but must not be closer to the hole and
must remain in the bunker.
PRACTICE FACILITIES
· All cups will be removed from the putting and chipping greens and will be replaced with
stakes.
BALL WASHERS
· All portable ball washers will be removed and signs on the permanent ball washers will
have signs advising people to NOT USE THE BALL WASHERS.
