Bottom line....you must keep up with the group ahead of you or face penalty strokes and/or forfeit some winnings.

We will strongly stress pace of play again this year and we will take a hard stance on the issue.

TO AVOID A PENALTY, YOU MUST FOLLOW THIS NEW PGT LOCAL RULE

          Here are some points of interest to keep in mind and abide by.  The lowest handicap player in each group or the longest tenure PGT player in the group should be most vocal.  This player should oversee the group and assist with the pace of play, give guidance to rules issues, make sure score cards are signed and returned promptly, and overall be the eyes and ears for PGT administration.  All players in the group however should assist and push everyone to keep up and maintain pace.

         It is every Players responsibility to “Protect the Field”.  The group can act as a committee on any rules issue that comes up.  Remember to play two balls if a rules question cannot be resolved or you have any doubt.  We will make a rules decision at the scorers table to avoid a DQ.  If there is ANY doubt as to a lost ball off the tee, you MUST declare and hit a provisional ball.  We play READY GOLF at all times.  Even if you are closer to the hole, if you are ready to hit, just announce you will play, and hit.  Be prepared for your upcoming shot. Go to your ball with clubs in hand to avoid walking all around.  Hit your ball then help a fellow competitor look for a potential lost ball.  Don’t sit or stand around when another player is getting ready for their shot, get ready for yours as well.  Please always use proper etiquette however, especially when on the green, but continuous putting until holed out is recommended unless it substantially interferes with another line.  This is individual stroke play competition and although the group will play and assist each other, it is ultimately your responsibility for your pace of play.   You WILL DO whatever it takes to keep up the pace or face a penalty or disqualification.   Keep in mind that your slow play negatively and directly affects your group as well as all behind you.

SLOW PLAY---NO WAY, will be a motto for the year and beyond.   It’s not a race, but speed does matter.  Everyone in your group is responsible to keep up the pace of play.  You MUST keep up with the group ahead of you or face penalties.  The following will be a PGT local rule that we will enforce this year…You will see a Start Time and End Time on your score card.  The starter will write your group start time of when you actually tee off. If you keep up with the group ahead of you there will never be an issue.  PGT representatives and/or course officials/rangers will have the authority to warn and advise your group if you are out of position.  Please respect this and just keep pace with the group ahead.    The position of the group behind you is of no concern.  At the conclusion of your round, immediately report to the scorers table.  The scorer will write your finish time on your score card. 

***New PGT Local Rule for 2009 and Beyond….

YOU MUST HAVE AN END TIME DOCUMENTED ON YOUR CARD BY THE SCORER WITHIN 20 MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS GROUP.  A player who has a documented finish time more than 20 minutes from the previous group will receive a two stroke penalty.  PGT will review any special circumstance before penalizing. 

If a player or group is warned on the course for being out of position, and they do not attempt to catch up or do not make progress in catching up, and are still over 20 minutes behind at the end of the round, the PGT may withhold HALF of any monies won during that round where a two stroke penalty is not motivation enough.