Supplemental Rules of Play

Play is governed by the current USGA Rules of Golf and where applicable, by the following Local Rules, Conditions and Definitions, subject to changes or amendments by the USGA. 
TEE MARKERS:   Men - XXXXXXXXXXXX;  Women - XXXXXXXXXXXXX;  Senior Mem - XXXXXXXXXXXXX.

	

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Team – XXXXXXXXXX ;  Professional – gross XXXXXXXXXX ;  Amateur – gross and net skins; Optional Amateur Deuce Pot.

1.	LIMITATION ON GOLF BALL USED DURING ROUND (“ONE-BALL CONDITION”) During a stipulated round, the balls a player plays must be of the same brand and model as detailed by a single entry on the current List of Conforming Golf Balls.  For penalty and procedure see Appendix I.  Note: This condition applies to professionals in All WM Chapter competitions.  This condition does not apply to amateurs in “Monday” Pro-Am events.
2.	PACE OF PLAY: A Player shall be subject to penalty if he unduly delays play.  The Western Montana Chapter Pace of Play regulation is in effect and is available at all tournaments.
3.	ACCIDENTAL MOVEMENT OF A BALL ON A PUTTING GREEN:  Rules 18-2, 18-3 and 20-1 are modified as follows: When a player’s ball lies on the putting green, there is no penalty if the ball or ball-marker is accidentally moved by the player, his partner, his opponent, or any of their caddies or equipment.  The moved ball or ball-marker must be replaced as provided in Rules 18-2, 18-3 and 20-1.  This Local Rule applies only when the player’s ball or ball-marker lies on the putting green and any movement is accidental.  Note: If it is determined that a player’s ball on the putting green was moved as a result of wind, water or some other natural cause such as the effects of gravity, the ball must be played as it lies from its new location. A ball-marker moved in such circumstances is replaced.
4.	SUSPENSION OF PLAY - DANGEROUS SITUATION: When play is suspended by the Committee for a dangerous situation (lightning, wind, etc.), if the players in a match or group are between the play of two holes, they must not resume play until the Committee has ordered a resumption of play.  If they are in the process of playing a hole, they must discontinue play immediately and not resume play until the Committee has ordered a resumption of play.  If a player fails to discontinue play immediately he is disqualified, unless circumstances warrant waiving the penalty as provided by Rule 33-7.  See Decision 6-8b/7.
    SUSPENSION OF PLAY - NON-DANGEROUS SITUATION:  Proceed as prescribed in Rule 6-8.
    SIGNALS FOR SUSPENDING AND RESUMING PLAY:
	One prolonged air horn or siren blast - Suspension for Dangerous Situation
	Three consecutive air horn or siren blasts - All other types of suspension
	Two consecutive air horn or siren blasts - Resumption of play
4.	DISTANCE MEASURING DEVICES:  A Player may obtain distance information by using a hand-held device that measures distance only.  If, during a stipulated round, a player use a distance-measuring device that is designed to gauge or measure other conditions that might affect his play (e.g. gradient, wind-speed, temperature, etc), the player is in breach of Rule 14-3, for which the penalty is disqualification, regardless of whether any such additional function is actually used.
5.	COMPLETION OF PLAY:  Play will be considered complete when the professional and all of his or her amateurs have signed and attested their scores on the scorecard and returned it to the Committee.  If a player fails to sign for his or her scores they shall be disqualified from the individual competition and their scores will not count toward the team game.
6.	COMMITTEE’S DECISION:  Any dispute or doubtful point on the Rules must be referred to the Committee, whose decision is final.  The Committee consists of the Tournament Director, Rules Chairman, Tournament Chairman and Host Golf Professional.

Additional Local Rules