26/03/16

SEFTON GOLF CLUB ADDITIONAL RULING (rake and place)

Members are allowed to lift a ball in a bunker, rake the sand, and then replace the ball in the same previous position.

26/03/16

GUR AND COMPULSORY DROP ON 1st AND 10th FAIRWAY.

Rule 25-1c. Ball in Abnormal Ground Condition Not Found.

If it is known or virtually certain the ball cannot be found in the GUR you may take relief. You may substitute another ball, without penalty. The spot where the ball last crossed the outermost limits of the GUR must be determined and the ball is deemed to lie at this spot and the ball is dropped within one club-length and not nearer the hole. If ball is found then the nearest point of relief may be used, again, not nearer the hole.

30/09/17

PROCEDURE FOR A COUNTBACK.
FOR STABLEFORD
Add the last nine (9) holes, If no outright result then:-
Add the last six (6) holes, If no outright result then:-
Add the last three (3) holes, If no outright result then:-
Take last hole, If no outright result then:-
Continue Hole-by-Hole working backwards from the 18th Hole.

FOR STROKE
In the case of a stroke event, all steps above apply, subtracting relevant percentage (%) of handicap in each instance.

04/01/20

All Aggregate / Extra Events, will be scored as Stableford.

07/03/20

During Matchplay events ALL players present on the day, will hit off the plates (on the money hole only) to participate.

06/03/21 AGM

l) Transportation (Golf Carts): It is not a breach of a Rule of Golf to use motorised transport, and the Committee must establish a prohibiting condition if they wish players to walk during a stipulated round. If it is desired for players to walk in a competition, it is recommended that the condition in Appendix I, Part C-8 is adopted. (This includes championship rounds)

04/03/23

A new prize structure was implemented. The prize is determined by the player numbers on the day.

12+ Players = 2x $40 

8-11 Players = 2x $20 

6-7 Players  = 1x $20  (2x $10 If a team event) 

5 Players = 3x balls

4 Players or less = 2 balls

02/11/24 

New members must play a minimum of 5 games with the club before they are eligible to play in a Championship.

02/11/24

A previous house rule that is printed on the card that says “BARE PATCHES NEAR GREENS 14. Within a 3 meter area surrounding the green a free drop may be taken on bare patches if agreed to by the players marker.”

The committee decided to abolish this rule, so this rule is not to be enforced by any players. 

02/11/24 

A Grade shall be any member with a Daily Handicap of 12 or less

B Grade shall be any member with a Daily Handicap of 13 or more