In addition to the JustGolf Local Rules that are in effect at all JustGolf tournaments (posted this morning on the website), the following are in effect at Willow Brook:
Stableford scoring: Record each player’s gross score on each hole, and total the score for each nine. A Committee member will convert your score into a net score and then into Stableford points.
Net bogey=1 point
Net par=2 points
Net birdie=3 points
Net eagle=4 points
Net albatross=5 points
Picking up: Players will receive no points for any score higher than a net bogey. Accordingly, players are expected to pick up if their gross total on a hole will be higher than a double bogey. Record an X with the Most Likely Score, e.g., X-7. Your Most Likely Score may not be higher than your ESC maximum.
Unless you are picking up, every ball must be holed.
Turning in scorecard: Players must personally return their scorecards and must remain at the scorer’s table until the card has been reviewed and accepted. The competitor should verify the score after each hole and settle any doubtful points with the tournament director prior to signing the scorecard.
Drainage ditches: Several holes have narrow, shallow drainage ditches filled with rocks. Free relief if rocks interfere with your stance or swing. Drop within one club-length of the nearest point of relief, no closer to the hole.
Bare spots on green: Free relief if your ball is lying on a bare spot on the green. Place at the nearest relief no closer to the hole. No relief if a bare spot is on your line of putt.
Cell phones: Please add my name and cell number to your list of contacts: 609-784-2550. Your cell phone should be turned off during the tournament. You may turn it on to call me with a question on the Rules of Golf or for an emergency.
Cart rules: You may drive carts everywhere (subject to change). Keep carts away from tees, greens, and any wet areas on the course.
Cart paths: Cart paths are deemed to be immovable obstructions. Free relief. Drop within one club-length of the nearest point of relief, no closer to the hole.
Ground Under Repair: Not marked. If fellow competitors concur that your ball is in GUR, you may drop your ball within one club-length of the nearest point of relief, no closer to the hole. If there is no agreement, call me for a ruling. In the meantime, don’t delay play – play two balls under Rule 3-3.
Preferred lies: On closely mown areas (fairways and collars) you may mark, lift, clean, and place your ball within 6 inches of and not nearer the hole than where it originally lay. You may not move the ball with your club. Play the ball down everywhere else.
Rule 3-3: If you are doubtful of the correct procedure, and you can’t reach me on your cell phone, you may complete the hole playing two balls.
