fiji day golf championship 2023

                                                                                                                                                 Conditions of Play

The  main feature for all our play will be conducted under the theme of  Etiquette which includes Pace of Play, Course Care, Safety and  Consideration of Others.

The   Rules of Golf will apply, and all players will be subject to these and   any Local Rules set down by the match committees past and any laid  down  by the current committee. The match committee will be that  published in  the current directory of US American Fiji Golf  Association and any  other member/officer appointed by that committee.

All players should conduct themselves in a manner demonstrating courtesy and sportsmanship at all times.

Unacceptable behavior is not just restricted to the course but also all areas of the Club premises and surrounds which includes:

• Throwing clubs
• Shouting, swearing or making unnecessary noise
• Damaging or littering the course
• Deliberately abusing, distracting or provoking fellow players, officials and staff
• Deliberately breaking the Rules of Golf

Harassment

Any form of harassment will not be tolerated.  USFGA  is committed to providing a event that is free from harassment.  When  the NAFGA determines that an allegation of harassment is credible, it  will take prompt and appropriate corrective action. 

Pace of Play

It  is common knowledge that slow play detracts from the enjoyment of the  game. Whilst players are not expected to ‘run’ around the course, they  should be aware that there are others on the course at the same time and  therefore, should act with common sense and courtesy towards those  players.

• A group of 4 players should take no longer than 4 1/2 hours to play an 18-hole round.
• A group’s position is in relation to the group in front, not the group behind.

The   Bundy clock will be used to measure time and each player will be   required to register at the start and end of each nine holes.

In an effort to increase the pace of play Palm Beach will play ready golf.   This is designed to stop groups walking together in a manner that   prevents the completion of a hole within the prescribed time.
Specifically:

 ~ Walk directly and at good pace to your ball.
~ Play a provisional ball if your ball may be lost outside a hazard or out of bounds or you do not see it land.

    A TIME OF NO MORE THAN 2 MINS IS ALLOWED TO SEARCH FOR A LOST BALL.

Prescribed time for Playing

In the interest of all, players have an obligation to play at a reasonable pace.
Rule  6-7 governs in the event of slow play and the Committee may  establish  pace of play guidelines to help prevent slow play, in  accordance with  Note 2 to Rule 6-7 which advises:

For   the purpose of preventing slow play, the Committee may, in the   conditions of a competition (Rule 33-1), establish pace of play   guidelines including maximum periods of time allowed to complete a   stipulated round, hole or strokes. In stroke play competitions, the   Committee may, in such a condition, modify the penalty for breach of   this Rule as follows:  There can also be additional penalties imposed.

First Offence – One stroke.
Second offence – Two strokes.
For subsequent offence – Disqualification" 

Mobile Phones

Mobile phones will be allowed to be used provided it's on a silent mode.

Distance Measuring Devices

Only  distance measurement devices approved by the USGA or Local Rules can be  used.  The use of a distance-measuring device that is designed to gauge  or measure other conditions that might affect a player’s play (e.g.,  gradient, wind speed, temperature, etc.) is not permitted. E.g., mobile  phones with the feature included as an application cannot be turned  on.   Penalty – Disqualification.

If   a player consistently disregards these guidelines during a round or   over a period of time to the detriment of others, the Committee WILL   take appropriate disciplinary action against the offending player.

Such   action may, for example, include suspension, prohibiting play for a   limited time on the course or in a certain number of competitions. This   is considered to be justifiable in terms of protecting the interests  of  the majority of golfers who wish to play in accordance with these   guidelines.

In the case of a serious breach of etiquette, the Committee may disqualify a player under Rule 33-7.

SPIRIT OF THE GAME

The   Spirit of the Game Golf is played, for the most part, without the   supervision of a referee or umpire. The game relies on the integrity of   the individual to show consideration for other players and to abide by   the Rules. All players should conduct themselves in a disciplined   manner, demonstrating courtesy and sportsmanship at all times,   irrespective of how competitive they may be. This is the spirit of the   game of golf.