Prime Directive:

“To provide an enjoyable and competitive organized game of golf, at a reasonable price for its members”

Club Rules:

CR1. Golf days are organized for HSGC members. Guests will only be accepted if positions in the field are available after the closing date for applications. A guest waiting list will be held by the Club Captain.

CR2. Money is expected to be paid up front or on the day. Once the draw has been published on the web site, refunds are only available if the course concerned accepts late cancellations.

CR3. Guests may only play a maximum of three events per calendar year.

CR4. Guests are not eligible to win daily trophies but are eligible to win on-course prizes such as nearest the pin and longest drive.

CR5. Handicaps are based off the AGU handicapping system and with all events converted to a stableford stroke score. The Club handicapper has the power to override the system, should it be warranted, at his\her discretion.

CR6. Any disputes regarding handicaps should be referred firstly to the Club handicapper and then if unresolved, to the Club President.

CR7. A new member is not eligible to win daily trophies until three cards have been received unless he/she has a current official GolfLink handicap. See appendix 1a for details on establishing eligibility.

CR8. Each player is to be dressed appropriately in accordance with the relevant course rules. Most clubs provide the Club with their dress standards and the Committee will endeavor to advise all members of such in the newsletter. No refunds are available to players who are refused entry for not being properly attired.

CR9. Each member will be playing for the perpetual Club Championship trophy. The format of the Club Championship is to be determined by the Committee annually. Current format is outlined in Appendix 1b.

CR10. In the event that the Club is wound up, all monies and assets will be allocated evenly to all current paid up members.

CR11. Club Rules can only be changed by majority vote at the Club’s Annual General Meeting.

CR12. An Annual General Meeting is to be held each calendar year.

CR13. The Annual General Meeting is to include:
• Proposed numbers of members for the coming year.
• Profit and Loss statement for the past term.
• Proposed membership fees and budget.
• Election of all office bearers.
• General Business.

Day’s Play Rules:

DP1. Each Group Captain is accountable for any ruling or decision during the Day’s Play in accordance with his or her interpretation of the Rules of Golf. He/she is also responsible in ensuring that the group keeps within one shot of the group in front and does not cause “slow play”.

DP2. Each marker of a card is accountable for recording correctly his/her player’s score as well as his/her own score on his/her card.

DP3. Each player is responsible in giving his card to the captain of the playing group and then given to the club captain as soon as possible after the completion of the Day’s Play.

DP4. Any person suspected of breaching the Rules of Golf (Cheating) should be reported to either the President or Club Captain by either the card marker or Group Captain as soon as possible after the completion of Day’s Play. Evidence and facts will be heard by no less than two Committee members who will determine whether
the allegations are substantiated and determine a penalty if required.

DP5. Players are to be ready to play at least 15 minutes prior to the 1st tee-off time. If a player is late he/she may incur either a two stroke penalty off their handicap or a four point penalty off their Day’s Play score as determined by the committee.

DP6. The “winner” of the Day’s Play NAGA will be required to wear the NAGA garment for the following round. He/she will then be required to sign, then formally hand over the garment at the presentation. That the NAGA be presented at the completion of each round (whether it be for Stableford or Stroke) to the respective players in A & B Grade with the worst result on the day, drawn from those players who completed the full round of 18 holes, or whatever was determined to be a full round on the day.

DP7. On each Day’s Play a “SIN BIN” is in place. Fines are imposed for the following acts:
a. Not making the Ladies Tee $1.00
b. Fresh Air Shot $1.00
c. Throwing a Club $1.00
d. Any other suitable indiscretion $1.00
With the above fines not exceeding a maximum of $2.00 per player per round
The Group Captain will be called upon to nominate candidates for the SIN BIN at the presentation after the Day’s Play. All monies collected in the SIN BIN will be donated to the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal.

As approved by the HSGC Members at the Annual General Meeting on the 16th December 2011.

Appendix 1:

1a. Eligibility to Win Day’s Play Trophy
The three cards submitted to establish eligibility (a handicap) to win the Day’s Play trophy have to be constituted HSGC events. If a new member has an Official Golf Link Handicap, details of the handicap are to be forwarded to the Club Handicapper as soon as possible before the round is played as they will commence playing at HSGC with this handicap.

1b. Club Championship Format
Currently, to be eligible for the Club Championship, members must play in a minimum of six of the designated Club Championship rounds throughout the year. For those who play in more than this, their best six rounds are taken into account. The best and worst of these are then taken off and the remaining four rounds aggregated.
The person with the highest aggregate total is the Club Champion.
In the event of a tie, the winner will be decided by a countback of the rounds contributing to his/her aggregate score and the person who has the highest individual score will be declared the winner