2. Chairmen and Captains’ Clinic Thursday, March 26, 2015 Llanerch Country Club

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11. 10 WGAP MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS 1. Play golf and meet new friends 2. Play 5 Team Matches 3. Play Tournaments from May through October 4. Play 7 Open Days at one of 95 courses, all without an entry fee 5. Pay dues of $85.00 to the WGAP to receive these benefits !

12. 11 GENERAL INFORMATION The WGAP Golf Office Jane Dorey 1974 Sproul Rd Suite 400Executive Director Broomall, PA 19008 Email: wgap@wgapgolf.orgwgap@wgapgolf.org Please take this information back to the ladies at your club and maybe we can all try to recruit a few new members. We are beginning our 119th year and are very proud to say The WGAP is the oldest and one of the best associations in the United States!

13. 12 CHANGES FOR 2015

14. TOURNAMENT REGISTRATION ON-LINE ONLY!!! STARTING AT 6:00 AM Visa or MasterCard Problems?? Call the Golf Office. 13

15. CART FEES Player’s VISA or MC will be charged the host club’s cart fee at the time of your on- line registration NO charging back to the player’s own Pro Shop A player may cancel up to 7 days prior to the tournament – After that there will be a $10.00 Cancellation Fee 14

16. TEE TIMES Tournament Registration will close two (2) weeks before the tournament, so Tee Times will be posted earlier than in the past. 15

17. CARRYING YOUR GOLF BAG In 2015, you may take your bag off the cart or from your caddy and carry it to your ball if you feel it will benefit the speed of play. Then return your bag to the cart or caddie. 16

18. 17 ALL CELL PHONES MUST BE TURNED OFF!

19. NEW WGAP RULE FOR 2015 TEAM MATCH If your phone rings… 1 st Offense: Loss of Hole 2 nd Offense: Disqualification TOURNAMENT If your phone rings… 1 st Offense: 2 Stroke Penalty 2 nd Offense: Disqualification

20. BUT WHAT ABOUT THE CADDIE? This is a change…there is NO PENALTY. Tell him or her to turn it off !! 19

21. DEFINITIONS DEFAULT – Team not playing by choice or intent TEAM MATCH DEFAULT – Default during one (1) Team Match season ANNUAL TEAM DEFAULT – Two (2) TEAM MATCH DEFAULTS during one (1) Team Match season or a team defaulting prior to the start of the season FORFEIT – Inability to play with intent to play 20

22. 21 GENERAL INFORMATION

23. 22 PACE OF PLAY “DON’T WORRY ABOUT WHO’S BEHIND YOU. JUST KEEP UP WITH WHO’S IN FRONT OF YOU !!”

24. INFORMATION FOR YOUR WGAP MEMBERS Courses are NOT open for practice rounds before tournaments except as available on Open Days Players are urged to stay for lunch at the Host Club Players MAY NOT bring their own caddie to any WGAP event 23

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26. 25 ALL WGAP TOURNAMENT SCORES ARE RECORDED AS T-SCORES WGAP WILL POST THEM !!

27. 26 ALL WGAP TEAM MATCH SCORES ARE RECORDED AS T-SCORES YOU POST YOUR SCORE !!

28. JUNIOR GIRL GOLFERS THE FUTURE OF WGAP DEPENDS ON OUR JUNIOR PROGRAM PLEASE GO BACK TO YOUR CLUB AND PROMOTE ALL OF OUR JUNIOR EVENTS MAYBE EVEN ASK A JUNIOR TO PLAY WITH YOU !! 27

29. MOVING FORWARD W 28 We want your friends as members of WGAP!!! Reach out to a non-member and invite her to join. There is a script in your packet to share with your Ladies on Opening Day !!

30. CHAIRMEN’S SCRAMBLE Monday, April 13 th at Meadowlands Golf Club with a 9:00 AM shot gun start Open to Golf and Handicap Chairmen On-line registration only Opened March 1 st Closes March 31 st 29

31. CHAIRMEN’S DUTIES Check www.wgapgolf.org to verify your club’s directionswww.wgapgolf.org Check with your Club Pro and Superintendent to make sure they have received Inclement Weather Procedures for Team Matches 30

32. 31 PLAYOFF AUTHORIZATION FORM The form is in your packet and needs to be returned to the Golf Office by April 10 th BEG YOUR PRO TO OFFER YOUR COURSE FOR – Challenge Round – Friday, May 8 th Super Jump Round – Tuesday, May 12 th

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34. PLATT CADDIE SCHOLARSHIP BENEFITS 33 Things you can do to help: Display notice in the locker room Encourage members to participate Bag tags – method of sale or distribution is up to each club Team members should be asked to contribute Send bag tag money to the Golf Office This benefits our young caddies!

35. “Grab your Handbook and Let’s Do This!” 34 As Michael Breed would say…

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37. 36 LOCAL RULE (Decision 14-3/0.5) PERMITTING USE OF DISTANCE-MEASURING DEVICE A player or caddie may use a USGA approved legal Distance-Measuring Device in Team Matches and Tournaments unless a local rule at a Member Club prohibits the use of such a device. Penalty for using an illegal device : Disqualification Penalty for using such a device where or when prohibited : Disqualification (Rule 14-3) According to the USGA any device that has any other features, EVEN IF TURNED OFF, is not allowed. IT MUST MEASURE DISTANCE ONLY (RULE 14-3 B).

38. New WGAP Rule for 2015 TEAM MATCH If your phone rings… 1 st Offense: Loss of Hole 2 nd Offense: Disqualification TOURNAMENT If your phone rings… 1 st Offense: 2 Stroke Penalty 2 nd Offense: Disqualification

39. Designated Starting Time – 9:00 AM This time may be adjusted by mutual consent of both Team Captains Players must play in the ORDER LISTED ON THE PERMANENT LINEUP A player may take her bag off the cart or from the caddie, if it will benefit pace of play 38

40. RULES OF PLAY Pg 2 (11) When individual matches won are also tied, ties will be decided by which team prevailed when they opposed each other in the regular season match-play. The team that won that match will be ranked higher in the standings. Pg 3 (15) The Visiting Team Player has the honor on the first tee. 39

41. PLAYER RESPONSIBILITY Pg 3 (16a) Player running late notifies the Club … the match may begin by mutual consent and her match played out of position. Pg 3 (16b) Player running late does not notify the Club … the match may not begin and the Captains agree on a reasonable grace period. If she doesn’t arrive, the seventh place is forfeited. 40

42. 41 CAPTAINS - Please review the PROCEDURES AND RATES FOR CADDIES AND CARTS and INCLEMENT WEATHER on pages 5, 6 & 7.

43. DEFINITIONS DEFAULT – Team not playing by choice or intent TEAM MATCH DEFAULT – Default during one (1) Team Match season ANNUAL TEAM DEFAULT – Two (2) TEAM MATCH DEFAULTS during one (1) Team Match season or a team defaulting prior to the start of the season FORFEIT – Inability to play with intent to play 42

44. 43 NEW FOR 2015 7 PLAYERS FOR 2 MATCHES 5 PLAYERS FOR 2 MATCHES 4 PLAYERS FOR 1 MATCH

45. 44 HOME TEAM CAPTAINS Team results must be recorded on the sheets provided by Golf Office Results are to be FAXED or SCANNED & E-MAILED to the Golf Office immediately following each match. All match results must be in the Golf Office by 2:00 PM

46. PLAYOFF ROUNDS Pg 10 (1) Winner of Cup challenges loser of Cup above Pg 10 (2) Super Jump – scores 30 or more points & wins all 5 matches Pg 10 (4) Neutral Course Pg 10 (7) A team must have 5 players on the tee or a Team Match Default will occur Pg 10 (8) In a Challenge Match, once a team has 4 wins, it is not necessary for the remaining matches to be completed 45

47. PLAYER ELIGIBILITY Pg 11 (9a) Any player who has played in at least one regular match is eligible to play in a playoff with her regular team or may play “up” as a substitute on a higher team provided she remains in team line-up order 46

48. RESPONSIBILITIES OF TEAM MATCH CAPTAINS Pg 12 (1) Schedule a Team Match meeting Pg 12 (2) Provide a Hostess for home matches Pg 12 (3) Consult Club Professional Pg 12 (4) Consult Club Superintendent Pg 12 (5) Water Hazards Pg 12 (6) Local Rules written 47

49. HOME CAPTAIN Pg 12 (1a) Prepare Results Sheet - LIST NAMES AS ON TEAM LINE-UP !! Pg 13 (1b) Prepare 2 sets of Scorecards – Listed #1 to #7 Pg 13 (1c) Prepare a Lineup List for the Caddie Master Pg 13 (1d) Go over Local Pg 13 (1e) Record results of matches on sheet Pg 13 (1f) Fax results to Golf Office Pg 13 (1h) Results must be in by 2:00 PM VISITING CAPTAIN Pg 13 (2a) Arrive with Lineup List for the Caddie Master Pg 13 (2b) Fill in names from the prepared Score Cards Pg 13 (2c) Check Local Rules and Caddie Fee Pg 13 (2d) Collect money for Locker Room Attendant Pg 13 (2e) Notify Home Captain if all your players are not staying for lunch 48

50. BOTH CAPTAINS Pg 13 (3a) HAVE PACKET OF TEAM MATCH MATERIALS AND RULES WITH YOU AT ALL MATCHES ! Pg 13 (3b) CHECK ORDER OF LINEUPS. It is the responsibility of EACH CAPTAIN TO SEE THAT HER LINEUP IS IN PROPER ORDER. 49

51. RESPONSIBILITIES OF PLAYERS Pg 14 (1) Be sure Name Tag is on bag Pg 14 (2) Count clubs – maximum of 14 Pg 14 (4) Identify Golf Ball Pg 14 (5) Carry your Rule Book Pg 14 (7) Report Match Results to Captain Pg 14 (8) Problem with lost ball, have players behind play through 50

52. PLAYOFF INFORMATION Pg 15 (2) Challenge Rounds – May 8 th Pg 15 (3) Super-Jumps – May 12 th Pg 15 (5) Both teams should plan on staying for lunch Pg 15 (8) A player may only play on 1 team in the event weather conditions necessitate challenges being played on more than 1 day 51

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54. REPORTING RESULTS Results faxed to Golf Office by 2:00 PM Check with Pro that fax went through PRINT CLEARLY in black ink Identify your Cup Report the result of each match (i.e. 4 & 3, 2 up, 1 up - 20 holes, etc.) Give the name of the Winning Team and the score Print Last Name Only on Results Sheet 53

55. FOX CUP POINTS Players in the Philadelphia Cup thru the Eleventh Cup are eligible to earn Fox Cup Points A player must win all five (5) matches to be eligible If an Individual Default occurs, the winning player will be awarded three (3) points 54

56. 55 PLAY IN YOUR PROPER TEAM LINE-UP ORDER ALL SEASON !!

57. IN CLOSING Make sure you play in correct order Know the rules Hope for good weather Call Jane with any questions Post your Team Match scores to GHIN Have a great season !! 56

58. 57 USGA RULES OF GOLF GOVERN PLAY Players may not waive the Rules of Golf by mutual consent - Disqualification for both players.

59. 58 DEFINITIONS Player eligibility: A player must have FULL GOLFING PRIVILEGES (all weekdays - Monday through Friday - without paying green fees). Using an ineligible player could jeopardize a whole team or teams. Default: Not playing by choice or intent Forfeit: Inability to play with intent to do so If dispute arises - a verbal protest must be made on the day of the match and a written protest must be mailed, faxed or e-mailed to the Golf Office within 24 hours. Golf Professional may advise on USGA Rules only - NOT on Team Match Rules and Regulations.

60. 59 A team must have 7 players on the tee in two matches and not less than 5 on the tee in the other three matches A team must have a minimum of 5 players on the tee for any playoff match (Tie, Challenge or Super-Jump). If this requirement is not met, the Team Default Rule on page 7 of Handbook applies. New: In the case of a default of an entire team, the team “defaulted to” must submit a lineup to the Golf Office. IMPORTANT REMINDERS !

61. MISSED YOUR TEE TIME ! Player notified the Host Club Play should begin and, by mutual consent, that match may be played out of position. If the player does not arrive within the agreed grace period, that match must be forfeited. Player FAILS to notify the Host Club Play must not begin. Captains should agree on a reasonable grace period after which all players move up and the 7th position will be forfeited.

62. Construction & Temporary Greens Example : If the 9th hole is closed, play 1 through 8, 10 through 18 and repeat the 1st hole as the 18th hole. For sudden death, go to the 2nd hole, 3rd hole, etc. Use temporary greens only if necessary - players should putt out!

63. CADDIES AND CARTS A player may NOT bring her own caddie to a Team Match. RELATIVES MAY NOT CADDIE FOR FAMILY MEMBERS. A player may NOT carry her own bag. A player may NOT use a pull cart. Penalty - match is forfeited

64. 63 CADDIES AND CARTS Player may choose cart or caddie - check individual club policies and fees on chart. In case carts will not be allowed the day of the match, see numbers 6 and 7 on pages 4 and 5 of Handbook. Professional and Caddie Master should be aware of and familiar with the Association’s procedures for caddies and carts. The Executive Committee will not settle disputes involving caddies or carts or any financial matters thereof.

65. 64 INCLEMENT WEATHER PROCEDURES OPTIONS 1) Use available holes at home course (minimum of 6 different holes totaling 18 holes) 2) Delay play up to an hour 3) Use away course (minimum of 6 different holes totaling 18 holes) If all of the above options fail, the Home Team shall forfeit 3 and 4.  Reminder - No Course Closure Day No Emergency Courses

66. 65 INCLEMENT WEATHER PROCEDURES OPTIONS 1) Use available holes at home course (minimum of 6 different holes totaling 18 holes) 2) Delay play up to an hour 3) Use away course (minimum of 6 different holes totaling 18 holes) If all of the above options fail, the Home Team shall forfeit 3 and 4.  Reminder - No Course Closure Day No Emergency Courses

67. COURSE CLOSED DURING PLAY ALL PLAY IS IMMEDIATELY SUSPENDED All players should be notified PROMPTLY Maximum ONE HOUR waiting period Matches should be scored as they stand FROST DELAY Starting time for play will be at the discretion of the Greens Superintendent

68. 67 RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CHAIRMAN Schedule Team Match Meeting before matches start Provide Hostess for each home match Confirm Lunches - Host club should invite visiting players for lunch Consult Club Professional - confirm match dates, number of players, availability of caddies and carts, tee times, review inclement weather procedures e-mailed to him. Consult Greens Chairman and Golf Course Superintendent - Be sure they have received and are familiar with inclement weather procedures. Check on Ground Under Repair, Water Hazards, Drop Areas. Local Rules - Written and Clarified

69. 68 PROCEDURES FOR HOME CAPTAINS Prepare result sheet - List names as on Team Lineup Prepare two sets of score cards, players’ names listed #1 - #7 Prepare lineup list for Caddie Master DOUBLE-CHECK TEAM LINEUP Inform Visiting Captain and players of special or local rules Record results of matches on sheet - USE BLACK INK - PRINT

70. 69 FAX results to Golf Office - 610-687-2082 or scan and e-mail results to the Golf Office wgap@wgapgolf.org Only the Philadelphia Cup will FAX results to Inquirer. If no FAX available: Phone results to Golf Office and mail result sheets to Golf Office ALL RESULTS MUST BE IN THE GOLF OFFICE BY 3:00 PM ALL RESULTS ARE FINAL WHEN RECEIVED BY THE GOLF OFFICE. PROCEDURES FOR HOME CAPTAINS

71. 70 PROCEDURES FOR VISITING CAPTAIN Prepare lineup for Caddie Master Fill out scorecard Check on local or special rules Check on caddie fee Collect money to TIP Locker Room Attendant and Bag Carriers Double-check lineup before teeing off

72. 71 RESPONSIBILITIES OF PLAYERS Introduce Visiting Player to caddie Name tag on golf bag - 14 clubs only Identify golf ball Keep USGA Rule Book in golf bag Be familiar with the Association Rules Report match results to Captain. Post Team Match scores as T-scores Have fun - Be nice!

73. 72 PLAYOFF ROUNDS Ties - Thursday, May 8th - Captains will be notified by PHONE on Tuesday evening, May 6th or Wednesday, May 7th. Challenge Rounds - All Club Representatives notified by e- mail Wednesday morning, May 7th. Host Club Pro Shops will be notified by PHONE Tuesday evening, May 6th. Super-Jumps - Tuesday, May 13th - Captains will be alerted by PHONE Tuesday evening, May 6th or Wednesday morning, May 7th. Both teams and Host Club will be confirmed by PHONE on Friday afternoon, May 9th. Playoff information will be on our web site.

74. 73 ELIGIBIILTY FOR PLAYOFF ROUNDS 1. Any player who played at least one regular match is eligible to play in a playoff with her regular team or may play as a substitute on a higher team. 2. Note - if a player was moved to a team above (higher team) during the regular matches and did not play at least one match with her regular team as listed on the team lineup, she shall not be eligible to play in any playoff with her regular team. Woodstock, did you play in a Team Match?

75. 74 WWW.WGAPGOLF.ORG STANDINGS WILL BE POSTED FOLLOWING EACH TEAM MATCH AND AFTER THE PLAYOFFS.

76. 75 What’s New For 2014 Stroke and Match Play 2014 is not a Rule Change year Effective 2016, no anchoring of putter The Decisions Book was updated in 2014 Rules Books are free except for postage— keep one in your bag Smart Phone/tablet APP is very useful

77. 76 Knowing the Rules in Match Play Not knowing a Rule is OK Overlooking a breach by an opponent is OK Agreeing to waive a Rule is DQ Very different than stroke play

78. 77 Order of Play Order of play is a major part of match play Order of play does not care whether you are on or off the putting green Penalty for playing out of turn: opponent MAY recall the shot. Don’t putt out if it isn’t your turn For team matches, visiting team has honor on the first tee (local rule)

79. 78 Penalties All stroke play 1 stroke play penalties are the same in match play Moving your opponent’s ball in play is a 1 stroke penalty. Ask before marking opponent’s ball or it is a penalty. The general penalty is loss of hole; there are no 2 stroke penalties in match play Loss of hole is immediate

80. 79 Doubt as to Procedure Don’t play second ball (stroke play option only) Try to agree with opponent on correct play If you don’t agree, do what YOU (the player) think is right; PLAY ON. Don’t stop play to get a ruling If opponent disagrees she may make a claim if it affects the outcome of the hole

81. 80 Making a Claim Make the claim before teeing off on next hole or leaving last putting green Example: I am making a CLAIM and want a RULING because THIS wasn’t right Late claims allowed only – If facts unknown to player AND – Given wrong information by opponent (opponent may not have known it was wrong) – After results posted (sheet signed by both captains), opponent must have known it was wrong

82. 81 Just the Facts Ma’am Most bad rulings result from bad or incomplete facts Understand what your opponent believes her score for the hole is If you disagree on outcome of hole, first focus on the facts, not the penalty: – What do you agree on – What do your disagree about

83. 82 Protests You have made a claim and think you have been given an incorrect ruling that affects outcome of the match You believe a team match procedure has been violated You believe a player or the team has been treated in a way inconsistent with the spirit of the game

84. 83 Concessions Can concede the next stroke; this is not concession of hole (anyone can pick up the ball) Can concede the hole or match before conclusion of hole or match (don’t have to complete hole or match) Cannot concede after conclusion of hole or match Good Good is OK anytime after start play of hole Shaking hands is concession of next stroke of both players Cannot refuse or take back a concession (even if based on incorrect information)

85. DO NOT CHANGE THE OFFICIAL TEAM LINEUP TEAM LINEUP

86. 85 Status of the Match Your opponent is entitled to know where things stand: – If asked, you must provide CORRECT information on number of strokes taken BEFORE opponent plays her next shot – If you have had a penalty stroke and your opponent did not see it, you must inform her as soon as practicable Difference between incorrect and wrong information

87. 86 Adjustment Penalties Adjustment to the state of the match penalties include club and caddie penalties These are NOT loss of hole penalties or stroke penalties Play out and determine the result of the hole by skill; then adjust state of match

88. 87 Playing Outside the Teeing Ground Opponent MAY recall the shot This includes things like teeing off on the wrong hole or from the wrong teeing ground (white tees versus red tees)

89. 88 WGAP Membership Benefits 1. Play golf and meet new friends 2. Play 5 Team Matches 3. Play Tournaments from May through October 4. Play 7 Open Days at one of 95 courses, all without an entry fee 5. Pay dues of $85.00 to the WGAP to receive these benefits ! General Information The WGAP Golf Office 1974 Sproul Rd Suite 400 Broomall, PA 19008 Email: wgap@wgapgolf.orgwgap@wgapgolf.org Please take this information back to the ladies at your club and maybe we can all try to recruit a few new members. We are beginning our 119th year and are very proud to say The WGAP is the oldest and one of the best associations in the United States! Executive Director Jane Dorey

90. 89 Scorecards No scorecard required in match play Score cards are for the players’ convenience Match play scores should be posted for handicap.

91. 90 Match Play Reminders If YOU move your ball, replace, 1 stroke penalty – Includes balls moving after address since you are deemed to have moved it; new exception “known or virtually certain” something other than gravity moved it If your ball moves on its own, play it from new location, no penalty Play a provisional BEFORE you go forward to search Provisional is not for a ball that might be in a water hazard

92. 91 DMD’s and other devices Range finders—make sure you choose model with range only. No slope correction. Some ads are quite subtle From Appendix IV: “A multifunctional device such as a smartphone or PDA may be used as a distance measuring device provided it contains a distance measuring application that meets all of the above limitations (measure distance only). In addition, when the distance measuring application is being used, there must be no other feature or applications installed on the device that, if used, would be in breach of the Rules, whether or not they are actually used” Most smartphones have apps that render them illegal as DMD’s— compass, weather, elevation, etc. If using a medical device (fingers taped together, arthritis gloves), report it ahead of time.

93. 92 Questions Continuous putting – Don’t do it in match play Caddie responsibility – Player is responsible for any infractions by caddie – Equipment carried by caddie is equipment of the player whose ball is involved Posting Scores – Do it. Use most likely score if you did not hole out