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Cell Phone Rule
While the CMGC promotes capitalism and wireless technologies, and respects the right of the individual, the golf course is no place for a ringing cell phone. Few distractions are as disrupting and disrespectful as the ring of a cell phone splitting the tranquility of a round of golf. Consequently, it shall hereforth be a penalty when a player's cell phone or any other electronic or mechanical communication device emits an audible sound during a round of golf. It is a question of fact whether a sound emitted is audible. The penalty for violation of this rule is 2 strokes in Stroke Play or loss of hole in Match Play. The Cell Phone Rule was unanimously adopted on 1/3/01. Thanks to the Australian Golf Association for having the nads to create this rule.
Speed Poll Result
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Member |
Average
of votes |
Rank |
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TK |
1.2 |
1 |
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JK |
2.8 |
2 |
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SB |
3.8 |
3 |
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VR |
5.0 |
4 |
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JMc |
5.2 |
5 |
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SH |
5.4 |
6 |
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BH |
5.6 |
7 |
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RJ |
7.6 |
8 |
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SK |
8.4 |
9 |
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There is evidently still some confusion about the results of the recent Speed of Play Survey. Recall that the survey form allowed each member to rank the membership from fastest to slowest. For each of the six responses, a number was assigned to the ranking corresponding to the rank where fastest was assigned a 1, second fastest a 2, and so on. The ranking numbers for each member were individually totalled and divided by 6 to determine an average. This number is listed in the "Average of Votes" column. The members were then sorted according to their average and ranked numerically. This numerical ranking is listed in the "Rank" column. If this does not make sense, please ignore this story.
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 Blue Tees Rule The white tee is the standard tees for all CMGC events. However, when the white tees are rated at 6000 yards or less, we play the next tee back, usually the blue tees.
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USGA's little-known Leaf Rule
If you spend enough time golfing in the Fall, you'll get tired of losing golf balls in the leaves. If you spend enough time browsing the USGA's Rules Section, you come across a Rule or Decision to address about every situation. The oft-cited Leaf Rule actually exists: Decision 33-8/31 is titled "Local Rule Providing Relief from Accumulations of Leaves Through the Green". Here's the text:
The Committee may make a temporary Local Rule declaring accumulations of leaves through the green at certain holes to be ground under repair (see Definition of "Ground Under Repair") and Rule 25-1 will apply. The Local Rule should be restricted to the hole(s) at which trouble with leaves occurs and it should be withdrawn as soon as conditions permit. Particular attention is drawn to the opening paragraph of Rule 25-1c; unless there is reasonable evidence that a ball which cannot be found is lost in the leaves, it must be treated as lost elsewhere and Rule 27 applies. For fallen leaves in a bunker — See Decision 13-4/33.
 I know it doesn't apply right now, but scores north of the Mason-Dixon Line (or thereabout) are not accepted in December, January and February. The USGA was gracious enough to publish this handy map to help figure out where you can and can not report scores during the winter.
Thanks to Brenda McCorkle for contributing the following Undeniable Truths of Golf. Her perspective as a recent inductee to the game is invaluable.
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CMGC Club Rules
Welcome to the second edition of the new CMGC Club Rules Page. This new page will serve as a repository for important club rules and highlighted sections of the USGA Rules of Golf. Please send your thoughts and input on records to our Rules Committee Chairman. Enjoy this section.