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Texas - Mexico Cup
Tournament Rules
All
play is governed by the
Rules of Golf as they appear
in the most recent edition
of the U.S.G.A. Rules of
Golf.
PACE OF PLAY:
A player will have 45
seconds to play his/her next
stroke after he/she has
identified the ball and it
is his/her turn to play.
First Offense: Warning;
Second and Subsequent
Offenses: Loss of Hole
TWO BALL
RULE:
There is
no “two ball” rule
in match play. The player
should play the ball as
he/she believes is the right
way and the opponent can
"make a claim" as to the
wrong procedure and the hole
can be lost if the player
proceeded incorrectly. The
Decisions on The Rules of
Golf” states the Rule
3-3 specifically restricts
the play of a second ball to
stroke play. Decision 33-8/3
TEE-TIMES:
Day 1 and 3 will be split
tees off Number One #1 and
#10 tee boxes. Day 2 will be
progressive off #1 tee box.
TIME OF
STARTING:
All competitors must be
present and ready to play at
the assigned tee time. If a
player arrives at his/her
starting point, ready to
play, within five minutes
after his/her starting time,
the penalty for failing to
start on time is loss of
hole.
FAIRWAYS AND
PARENTS/SPECTATORS:
Parents/spectators may
not walk onto the fairway
of any hole during the
play of any hole, except
at the putting green where
they may observe from a
distance of 10 yards off the
green (they may NOT go onto
the putting surface).
Between the green and teeing
ground of the next hole
parents may pass water and
snacks to players.
Parents/spectators may
assist in looking for a lost
ball.
SCORING:
Parents are not official
scorers for any hole or
round except when appointed
by the Committee to score a
group. The Players and
Caddies are the only
official scorers during
tournament play. Groups will
be assigned Official Scorers
if there is the appearance
of improper scoring.
CONDUCT:
Unbecoming behavior by a
player (including breaking
of clubs in anger) or use of
abusive or profane language
will not be tolerated and
the player will be
disqualified from the
current match only.
ATTIRE:
Appropriate attire will be
worn during the competition.
Shirts must have collars.
Cutoffs; short shorts, and
jeans are not permitted.
MEASURING
DEVICES: GPS
(Global Positioning System)
or other measuring devices
are NOT allowed.
RULES
OFFICIALS:
Rules’ Official will be on
the course. They will be
identified by markings on
their cart and will have a
radio. Do not ask
volunteers or spectators for
rulings. Volunteers and
spectators are not
authorized to make rulings
or provide advice.
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