mikejohnchapman
Challenge Tour Pro
We are at that time of year when course conditions require local rules to be implemented to deal with various weather-related conditions.
It has always been my understanding that local rules can be applied by the course management, and these will apply to all players using the course.
However, it is also possible for a Competition Committee to apply local rules for their competition only. I believe this is covered in the Committee Procedures Section 5.
This has been queried by one of our sections relating to taking certain bunkers out of play due to storm damage. Thier logic being that if the course management leave them in play, they shouldn't be able to take them out of play and retain the competition as being valid for handicap purposes.
I don't believe this interpretation is correct but would be interested in other views.
It has always been my understanding that local rules can be applied by the course management, and these will apply to all players using the course.
However, it is also possible for a Competition Committee to apply local rules for their competition only. I believe this is covered in the Committee Procedures Section 5.
This has been queried by one of our sections relating to taking certain bunkers out of play due to storm damage. Thier logic being that if the course management leave them in play, they shouldn't be able to take them out of play and retain the competition as being valid for handicap purposes.
I don't believe this interpretation is correct but would be interested in other views.