Strokers Golf Club of Philadelphia
Strokers Golf Club of Philadelphia

Rules & Guidelines

1. Gimmie putts inside the grip provided all playing partners agree.

 

2. Maximum score taken per hole:

6 on par 3's

8 on par 4's

10 on par 5's 

 

PICK UP WHEN APPROPRIATE

 

3. Putt out when the ball is within 3 feet.

 

4. Never drop closer to the hole.

 

5. Play the ball down & where it lies unless announced before the round due to weather conditions. When in doubt, consult with your playing partners prior to moving any ball.

 

6. A lost ball is assessed a 1 stroke penalty; for the sake of pace-of-play take a 1-stroke penalty and play the ball from the area that ir was lost. 

 

7. OB balls will be assessed a 1 stroke penalty and should be played from the area it went OB. If on the tee box and you know you hit OB, hit a provisional/second ball. For the sake of pace-of-play, the ball can be played from the area it went OB. Only two OB balls shall be hit from the tee. Player must drop from the area of the second OB ball and taking an extra penalty stoke hit 5 or take max score on hole.

 

8. Immediately hit a provisional shot if you think your ball may be lost, versus looking for the ball first.

 

9. MAINTAIN  PACE  OF  PLAY!!!!

 

10.  ALWAYS   PLAY  READY  GOLF!!!!

  • Keep an extra ball with you at all times
  • Carry extra clubs with you
  • Limit the search for lost balls to 3 minutes, other players should continue to play
  • Line up your putt while awaiting your turn
  • Be ready to hit your next shot

 

11. Please set cell phones to vibrate or off

 

12. Gimme putts are for max score of +3 only and never for par, birdie, etc.

 

13. Only play music if everyone in your foursome agrees.

 

14. If the Ranger has to move your foursome due to slow play after a warning on a previous hole, all players in group will get the max double par on that hole.

 

15. Only one person per foursome must maintain electronic score on the app. Team must select that player prior to start of round.

 

16. If an Ace is holed during the round, the person that hits the shot wins the skins pot for the round. If an Ace is holed by a second person during the same round, the skins pot is split

 

17. A SIGNED SCORE CARD WITH NUMBER DESIGNATIONS MUST BE CALCULATED, CONFIRMED, DOUBLE- CHECKED, SIGNED, AND TURNED INTO A COMMITTEE MEMBER BEFORE LEAVING THE COURSE. NO +’S , -’S, OR FOREIGN SYMBOLS TO REPRESENT NUMBERS WILL BE ACCEPTED. ANY INVALID OR ABSENT SCORECARD WILL RESULT IN PENALIZING THE ENTIRE GROUP AND IS NEEDED TO CONFIRM ONLINE SCORES.

 

18. Unless the course stops play, we wll play in the rain. Bring rain gear.

 

Rules of Golf - USGA

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