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LADIES GOLF LEAGUE BYLAWS REVISIONS

 2012-2013

 

1.  League play will be on the first and third Wednesday of each month, with prizes paid for by dues funds. The second Wednesday will be reserved for a variety of different tournaments, ie scrambles, on a pay as you participate system to fund prizes. The membership meetings will be held in the auditorium on the second Wednesday of  November, January, March and April at 11 a.m.   If required, the President may call for an additional meeting.

 

2. Membership dues are $15 per year  (June 1 – May 31) payable in advance at the April meeting of the current season.  Participation in events and league play will not be allowed prior to payment of dues.

 

3.  There will be a 6 stroke limit per hole unless otherwise dictated by game being played, ie when the game is “lowest putts”. Scorecards will show date, name of players and signature of scorer and attester.  Cards not attested to will be disqualified.

 

4.   Prizes for net scores, birdies and chip-ins will be awarded either at membership meetings or at the following weeks’ league play at the social hour in the Club House and will be governed by the Board.

 

5.  Board of Officers (elected positions) are:  President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer and Tournament Directors.  Chairpersons will be appointed for Handicap and Sunshine by the nominating committee.  (if any vacancy occurs during a term, the President will appoint a replacement.)

 

6. The Board of Directors will appoint a nominating committee at the January meeting every 2 years.  They will submit and post a slate at the general meeting in March which will remain posted at the Tiki hut until the election on April.  Nominations from the floor will be accepted prior to the voting.

 

7.  Officers’ terms become effective upon election in April.  Length of term is for 2 years with no more than 2 consecutive terms being served without a break in service.

 

8.  Standing rules may be proposed for amendment by a two-thirds vote at any Board meeting where a quorum is present.  Standing rule changes will then be presented at the

next general meeting for a majority vote of the members who are present.  To have your vote counted, you must attend the meeting.

 

 

revised January 2013

 

 

LEAGUE STANDING RULES:

 

1.  Handicaps must be established before members are eligible to win any prizes.

 

2.  Handicaps require 3 games, each with at least one league member to attest the score.  Games can be played in tournaments or outside of tournaments. 

 

3.  Bylaws, tournament schedules, officers and minutes (after approval) will be posted on the SLCCV website by a board member or member appointed by the President.

 

4. Membership lists with names, email addresses and phone numbers will be made available to members through either email or printed hard copy.

 

5.   Announcements will be emailed to members when appropriate through email.

 

6.  Winners of league play will be posted on the tiki hut bulletin board ASAP following play.

 

7.   Prizes will be awarded for 1st place, 2nd place and 3rd place in each flights, the number of flights being determined by the number of participants in the tournament.

 

PLAYING RULES:

 

PLAY WINTER RULES - IMPROVE YOUR LIE

            If ball is in the fairway, it can be moved up to 6 inches, no nearer the hole.

            Ball cannot be moved if it is in the rough.

           

6 -SROKE LIMIT PER HOLE, THEN PICK UP

 

REPAIR BALL MARKS ON GREENS

 

PENALTIES

            Out-of-Bounds (1 stroke penalty) - Up to 2 club lengths from out-of-bounds line, but not

            into the middle of the fairway.

 

            ON #2 Hole (1 stroke penalty) - unplayable against boards surrounding water - 2 club

            lengths, no nearer the hole.

 

            Ball in Palmettos (1 stroke penalty_ = Up to 2 club lengths, no nearer the hole.

 

            Lost Ball - (1 stroke penalty) - if not found in 2 minutes.

 

            Any water ball in or too close to be played (1 stroke penalty_ = Drop ball 2 club lengths

            from where the ball entered the hazard, no nearer the hole, or go to drop zone, if marked.

 

UNPLAYABLE LIE WITH NO PENALTIES

 

            Nearer or under footbridges between 6 and 7, and also between 7 and 8 - Drop ball up to

            2 club lengths, no nearer the hole.

 

            In ditches on #3 and #9.  Drop ball up to 2 club lengths, no nearer the hole.

 

            Casual water - ground under repair - ant hills - Drop ball up to 2 club lengths, no nearer

            the hole.

 

ETIQUETTE

 

Do not move, talk or stand close to, or directly behind a player making a stroke.

 

Do not leave carts or bags in front of green when putting out.  Put on side of green towards next hole.

 

Do not drop clubs or flag on green.

 

Do not walk or step on another player’s putting path.

 

Do not stand in putt line, which extends across from hole.

 

Leave putting green as soon as all players have putted - mark scores at next tee.

 

Play ready golf.

 

Damage to property should be reported to owner.  Repair is responsibility of player causing damage.

 

No loud talking while player is preparing to hit.

 

Player nearest the pin should monitor it.

 

NOTE: SPANISH LAKES MANAGEMENT LISTS “PARK” RULES FOR GOLF IN THE BACK OF THE PARK DIRECTORY.