Local Rules
Local Rules
Starting
All players must begin play only from Tee #1 or Tee #3 as per Starter's instruction. Subsequent tee off sequence should be as per laid down order.Note: All play should begin from Tee#1 on Sundays unless specified otherwise by the Golf Captain.
Rules of Play
Play on the golf course shall be goverened by the R & A Rules of Golf. Local rules can be obtained from the club. Any special announcements will be made prior to the start of your event. Each player must have their own set of clubs and bag. Limited Golf sets are available for rent on first come first serve basis. Slow pace of play is to be avoided at all times.
Any other club certified handicap would be accepted for new members playing for the first time on BGC course. However, all members are required to submit the scorecards for all the rounds and handicapping will be a continuous and dynamic process. There maybe restriction in participating in Club tournaments based on the handicaps.
All Electric and telephone posts, their stays/bases and accessories are permanent obstructions and no relief is available as per ‘RULES’. However, if the ball in play directly hits any overhead wires only, the player may take the shot again from the last played spot.
The Water body in front of the 2nd / 9th Tee is christened as the ‘Elephant Bath’. It is a lateral water hazard while approaching the 1st /8th Greens AND a water hazard while teeing off from the 2nd / 9th tee. Ball lying within the hazard and if unplayable, can be dropped in the designated drop zone/s with one stroke penalty. The Water body on the extreme left of the Course while approaching the 2nd/9th Greens is christened as the ‘Crocodile Bath’. It is a lateral water hazard and governing ‘RULES’ will apply.
If the ball lies in the wrong green while playing the 2nd/9th Holes, relief will be allowed by dropping the ball within one club length from the nearest point outside the green but not closer to the pin.
Sapling or Environment protection rules will NOT apply, except in cases where the sapling/tree has been marked with two white rings. A ball in play, in hazards and lying close to a tree, will have to be played as it lies and no free relief will be allowed.
Grounding of clubs within the hazard areas is NOT allowed. Also, all other rules governing play from hazards will be applicable. If the ball lies in the ‘Nalla’ on the left of the 1st/8th Hole fairways, the ball can be taken out and dropped at a parallel spot within one club length distance but not nearer the pin, with one stroke penalty.
The Out-of-bound areas are marked with white stakes, the hazards are marked with yellow stakes and the water hazards are marked with red stakes. These stakes and distance markers are permanent obstructions.
Personal Property
Guests are reminded not to leave personal property unattended. Club or its representative are not responsible for lost or stolen property.
Etiquette
Shirts and shoes are required at all the time, collared shirts are suggested. Soft spikes are mandatory on all golf shoes, tennis shoes are acceptable. Undershirts, tank tops, halter tops and "cut offs" are not considered proper attire for the golf course.
Inclement Weather
In case of inclement weather, a scheduled event will continue until the Management of BGC determines that dangerous conditions exist, or course conditions become unplayable. If weather prohibits the start of an event, every effort will be made to secure a second date, or the the event will be cancelled. Partial completion of the event will result in rescheduling, cancellation, or the event being considered complete, depending on the number of holes completed.
Post-Script
ALL TOURNAMENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS AS WELL AS THE BGC EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS ARE DESIGNATED AS COURSE MARSHALS. IN ADDITION, THE GOLF CAPTAIN MAY APPOINT OFFICIALS FOR NEED BASED SUPERVISION. HOWEVER, ALL CONCERNED ARE REQUESTED TO PLAY THE GAME NOT ONLY BY THE ‘RULES’ BUT ALSO BY THE ‘SPIRIT’OF THE GAME.