Rules and procedures for pro shop stableford competitions Pre book tee times on the BRS app or by calling the Pro Shop (01752 336428,option 2). Please pay in the Pro Shop on arrival either by BACS or credit/debit card, or correct amount (£5) Adhere to the Social Distancing rules previously sent out Local Rule – Preferred Lies in Bunkers When a player’s ball lies in part of a bunker the player may take free relief once by placing the original ball or another ball in and playing it from this relief area: • Reference Point: Spot of original ball • Size of Relief Area Measured from Reference Point: 6 inches from the reference point, but with these limits: • Limits on Location of Relief Area: - must not be nearer the hole than the reference point - must be in the bunker - the area must not be smoothed before placing In proceeding under this Local Rule, the player must choose a spot to place the ball and use the procedures for placing the ball under Local Rule - Flag stick Players MUST NOT deliberately touch or remove the flag stick at anytime. If a flag stick is not correctly centered it may be moved into place by some means other than by touching with the hand, for example, using a putter head or elbow. Local Rule – Ball Holed A player’s ball is considered ‘holed’ when any part of the ball is below the surface of the putting green, even if not lodged against the flag stick. To remove the ball from the hole, use the hook on the flag stick One player records all the scores of themselves and their playing partners, using players A B C and D on the score card. Players to verbally agree their scores at the end of the round, you do not need to sign the card. Score card to be handed into Pro Shop, who will enter the scores on to V1. Pro Shop will then email the results out. These rules will be amended again in July when Qualifiers will be taking place. We look forward to seeing you all soon. Simon and the Pro Shop team
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