RRSGA INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY
EFFECTIVE JANUARY 2024
The following Inclement Weather
Policy will be followed by RRSGA for all tournaments. If play is suspended with
the possibility for resumption of play, USGA Rule 5.7 applies.
DISCONTINUANCE OF
PLAY: Play may be suspended or later canceled for
reasons stated in Rule 5.7.
Upon discontinuance,
the player will mark and then lift his ball, if not between holes.
RESUMPTION OR
CANCELLATION OF PLAY: It will be the
Tournament Director’s decision, after consultation with other RRSGA Officers
and Ridgeview Ranch management, to resume tournament play or cancel for the
day. If play is canceled, the following procedures will apply:
1.
If more than 50% of the field has completed less
than 9 holes:
A) The tournament is incomplete,
B) No scores will be calculated and prize fund will be “credited” for a period
of 2 weeks (after two weeks that “credit” will be forfeited)
C) Rain checks will be issued
2.
If more than 50% of
the field has completed 9 holes or more:
A) the tournament is complete,
B) tournament will be scored based on 50% of players' handicap and prize money
awarded,
C) no rain checks will be issued
3.
If more than 50% of the field has completed 15
holes or more, scores will be based on 100% of the player’s handicap.
Player scores for weather shortened tournaments will not be used to update the Handicap System.