Thirsty Boyz Tour Rules

The Thirsty Boyz Tour uses the most recent rules as provided by the USGA

 

• The ball must be holed by the player. No gimmies.
• Players may carry more than 14 clubs without penalty.
• The maximum score for any hole is triple bogey.
• Lift, clean, and place in your fairway only. Lift, clean, and drop through the green and not in a hazard. Drop must be within one club length of the original position and must be on the flagstick and ball line. Cannot drop laterally left or right. Can only drop once.
• Out of bounds are to be played as a lateral hazard. Drop within two club lengths of where the ball went out of bounds and take a 1 stroke penalty.
• If a player loses a ball through the green, not in a hazard, they may drop a new ball in play with a 1 stroke penalty. Dropped balls must be confirmed by at least one competitor as to the correct area. Balls lost near the fairway must be dropped at least two steps into the nearest rough. Players will only have 3 minutes to search for their ball until it will be considered lost.
• If a player deems his ball to be unplayable, they may take full relief from the unplayable situation by following "ground under repair" rules for relief, and taking a 1 stroke penalty. This does not apply when a player's ball is resting in a hazard.
• Unless otherwise noted, the maximum penalty for each breach of a rule of play will be 1 stroke.
• The ball does not have to played while resting on rocks or roots. Have at least one competitor acknowledge that your ball is on rocks or roots and then place the ball directly behind and within one club length of the current sport. There is no penalty for this relief.
• During situations where the rules are not clearly understood, the player may play two balls until holed, one ball for each interpretation of the rule. A Tour Manager will give a decision as to which ball will be scored before the player turns in their scorecard.
• Any player disagreements not resolved in a friendly manner will result in a 2 stroke penalty for all parties.
• All course restrictions must be followed. Irresponsible conduct may result in banishment from the Tour.
• Golf is played, for the most part, without the supervision of a referee or umpire. The game relies on the integrity of the individual to show consideration for other players and to abide by the Rules. (Rules of Golf, The Spirit of the Game)
• Inclement Weather: If the last group in the field has finished the 9th hole, the round can be considered a completed Tour event. If the last group in the field has not completed the 9th hole, the event may not be scored and all players still on the course will receive a rain check good for 50% of the entry fee. Rain checks will not be accepted as payment for Tour entry fees. Decisions referencing weather and the playability of the golf course will be made by the Professional Staff at the course being played.

 

 

Handicaps & Tees

 

Thirsty Boyz Tour Members are responsible for maintaining their USGA Handicaps. Scores from the Tour events will be automatically uploaded for GolfNet accounts. Handicap strokes may be adjusted to ensure fairness of competition.

 

White Tee Markers - Gentlemen 61 and younger

Gold Tee Markers - Gentlemen 62 and older

Red Tee Markers - Ladies of any age

 

Gentlemen between the ages of 62 and 70 may choose to play from the white tees instead of the gold tees. This choice will be for the entire season.