Futures Tour

Format:

The competition will be 9 holes stroke play Medal format.

Rules:

• Air shots do not count
• There will be a maximum of 8 shots per hole.
• Once a player has played their 8th shot the ball MUST be picked up and a score of 8* will count for that hole
• A 9 will be recorded at the scorer’s desk to be fair to the players whose ball finishes in the hole on their 8th shot.

Bunkers:

• After 3 failed attempts to get out of a bunker, the competitor may, without penalty, drop their ball to the side of the bunker, no nearer the hole; however the 3 failed attempts will still count.
• There will be no penalty strokes if a club is grounded whilst playing a bunker shot.

Rough

A ball in thick rough must be dropped out as close as possible to the point where it entered the rough, taking complete relief and no nearer the hole, with a penalty of one shot

Boundary of the Course:

If a players ball finishes beyond the boundary of the course the player must drop a ball at the point the original ball crossed the course boundary with a penalty of one shot – we do not intend to penalise a player shot and distance as in the full playing rules

Group Markers:

A group marker will be required to complete a self-disclosure form, (available with version 1 of the start sheet or on the web site). The markers role is to: o Return the correct gross score for each player in the group to the scorer’s desk. o Verbally encourage players to take responsibility for their game on the tee box and the green

• Retain a reasonable pace of play
• Applaud and encourage all players in the group

Bag Carriers:

Parents or guardians may carry the bags of competitors who are under 8 years of age BUT CAN NOT GIVE ADVICE OR HELP WITH CLUB SELECTION.

Players Dress Code:

Although we do not have a strict dress code we do encourage all participants on the Futures Tour to prepare for life in golf with an awareness of expected standards of dress for play. Please do not wear jeans, tracksuits, T-shirts, athletic shorts, football kit or other similar attire and encourage boys to keep polo shirts tucked in.

Parents and Guardians:

A parent or nominated guardian may accompany competitors and ideally participate by acting as ball spotters ahead of the game they are watching; however, adults are only permitted to approach a player to supply refreshment, waterproof clothing or sun protection. Clubhouse dress code for adults will vary from club to club so please make sure you are aware of these to save disappointment if you want to use the facilities on the day.

We ask our Members, Guests and Visitors to please observe the following:

General

o Please don’t wear jeans, tracksuits, trainers, T-shirts, athletic shorts or similar attire.

o Please don’t change clothes in the car park.

o Boys can wear tailored golf shorts, not below knee-length, with white socks which are visible above their footwear.

o We ask boys to wear shirts with a collar.

o Girls can wear golf skirts, skirts and tailored shorts of a reasonable length and cropped trousers.

o Girls can wear sleeveless shirts with a collar, or sleeved shirts with a round neck or collar.

On the Course

o Please wear golf shoes if at all possible.

o Please don’t tuck long trousers into socks.

o We ask boys to tuck their shirts into their trousers or shorts.

o We ask girls to tuck their shirts in unless they are specifically designed to be worn otherwise.

In the Clubhouse

o Clean golf shoes can only be worn in Spike Bars and locker rooms.

o Headwear, rain suits, muddy or wet clothing can only be worn in the locker rooms.

o We ask boys to wear socks and shoes.

Markers Self Disclosure Form

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