Rules

Rule 8. Advice - Revised (Please see revision in blue below.)
 ADVICE is any counsel or suggestion that could influence a player in determining his play, the choice of a club or the method of making a stroke.
8-1. Advice
During a stipulated round, a player must not:
  a. give advice to anyone in the competition playing on the course other than his partner, or
  b. ask for advice from anyone other than his partner
8-2. Indicating Line of Play
  a. Other Than on Putting Green
Except on the putting green, a player may have the line of play indicated to him by anyone, but no one may be positioned by the player on or close to the line or an extension of line beyond the hole while the stroke is being made. Any mark placed by the player or with his knowledge to indicated the line must be removed before the stroke is made.
Exception: Flagstick attended or held up.
  b. On the Putting Green
When the player's ball is on the putting green, the player, or his partner may, before but not during the stroke, point out a line for putting, but in so doing the putting green must not be touched. A mark must not be placed anywhere to indicate a line for putting.
PENALTY FOR BREACH OF RULE
Match play - loss of hole; Stroke play - Two strokes
RULES AND DECISIONS (This comes from the USGA's official Web site)
8-1/2 Exchanging Distance Information Information regarding the distance between two objects is public information and not advice. It is therefore permissible for players to exchange information relating to the distance between two objects.
For example, a player may ask anyone, including his fellow competitor, the distance between his ball and the hole.
The latest version of 2012 - 2015 The Rules of Golf take effect on Jan. 1, 2012.
Make sure to get yourself a copy!

Gunta Rolle and Irene Yablonsky on RULES

 

RULE 6 - 7 Undue Delay; Slow Play

The player must play without undue delay and in accordance with any pace of play guidelines. Between completion of a hole and playing from the next teeing ground, the player must not unduly delay play.

PENALTY FOR BREACH OF RULE 6-7:
Match play - Loss of hole
Stroke play - Two strokes
For subsequent offense - Disqualification.

At our June meeting we had a representative from the David L Baker Pro Shop voice their concern about our slow "Pace of Play". Several ladies offered good suggestions on how we could improve our pace. It is a concern at other golf courses too so we do not have a unique problem. Last Friday on the check in table was a list of things provided by our president that we could do to improve ourselves. I hope that each one and every one of you picked up a sheet.

You have to remember that we are an executive course. A course that should be played in three to three an a half hours and NOT more than four hours! If there are ladies who find this difficult to do, perhaps you should consider taking a cart.

ALWAYS BE READY TO HIT YOUR BALL WHEN IT IS YOUR TURN. Do not make the others in your foursome wait while you are contemplating "now which club should I pick from the golf bag". Effort should be made to stay up with the group in front of you. If you should fall behind, have the two that have finished putting out go on to the next tee and tee off (not just chat there and wait for the rest of the foursome to join you)!

Gunta Rolle and Irene Yablonsky on RULES

Pace of Play

1. Plan your shot while walking/riding to your ball or while others are playing. Plan on which club you will be using for your next shot.
2. Line up your putt when others are putting and be ready to play when it is your turn.
3. Be ready to play when it is your turn.
4. Walk briskly between shots. If riding in a cart and you are on one sine of the fairway and your partner is on the other side of the fairway, park your cart in the middle and each walk to their respective balls.
5. Walk directly to your ball; don't follow others unless assisting in a search for a lost ball.
6. If riding, take several clubs with you to your ball so you won't have to walk back to the cart
7. Don't step off or measure yardage for every single golf shot, develop an "eye" for distance.
8. Be efficient with pre-shot routine.
9. Take only one practice swing.
10. Play a provisional ball if you think the original might be lost outside a water hazard or out of bounds.
11. Leave your clubs on the side of the putting green towards the next tee.
12. Exit putting green promptly after hole out. Do not write down your scores until you get to the next tee. Hit off the Tee first and then record your scores while others are teeing off.
13. Mark your ball for easy identification and to avoid hitting the wrong ball which is a two-stroke penalty.
14. David L. Baker is an executive course and as such should be played in 3 to 3 1/2 hours.
15. If walking the course is tiring, consider taking a cart.
16. On the master card write down your foursome's starting and finishing times. When you come in the clubhouse write your finishing time on the foursome sheet.

****Scorecards****

Ladies,
One game card per person. (The only exception is meeting day with low net, then two players can be on one game card.)
First line: enter first initial and last name of player. Total score for the hole.
Second line: putts. The line under the name is a good place to put sand and water.
Third line: game score.

The two lines at the bottom are a good place to do any figuring.

Each card must be signed by the scorer and attested by the player. Be sure to check your card carefully.

Highlight birdies and chip ins.

Thanks for your co-operation.

Martha