Rolling Hills Golf Club

STABLEFORD

Each player or side plays against the par of each hole and receives points according to how he scores in relation to par.

The scoring system is as follows:

All players are requested to record only their Gross Score on the Tournament Scorecard. The committee will calculate the points received for each hole, and the total points for the round. The points are based on the net score for each hole, dependent on the player's handicap and the stroke index of the hole. The handicap allowance for this tournament will be 80%.

The net score is calculated by taking strokes at the appropriate hole using the stroke index shown on the card.

Stableford is a score by hole, so that if you take more than net bogey at the first, you can pick your ball up and go to the second hole and start again. For this tournament, we are requesting that if you are going to score “more” than a net bogey, that you pick up your ball and move on to the next hole. Record an X on your scorecard. Maximum score per hole for all players in this tournament are as follows:

PAR 3’s: 7

PAR 4’s: 8

PAR 5’s: 9

At the end of the 18 holes, the number of points gained at each of the holes is added together to give a total points score.

The rules differences for Stableford as compared to normal stroke play have to do with the penalties applied for breaking rules. In some instances (for example, exceeding the 14-club maximum), points are deducted from the competitor, as opposed to a stroke penalty. There are also a number of violations that result in disqualification. The rundown of rules differences in Stableford can be found in the notes to Rule 32-1b and in Rule 32-2.

PACE OF PLAY

The Format for both days is a scramble, so please refrain for looking for those lost golf balls in the rough and in the water beyond 2 minutes. The Pro Shop has lots of golf balls and I am sure Mr. Dave Evans will gladly sell you some.

Make your decisions on the shots you will uses quickly as you can. Please keep up with the group in front of you.

BREAKFAST AND LUNCH

All particiapting players will receive vouchers for a drink, fruit and SR25 toward food purchases at the snack bar.

REGISTRATION AND STARTING TIMES

EVERYONE is requested to register inside the Clubhouse.  The registration table will close 15 minutes prior to the start of the round.   Please be prompt, the volunteers are playing golf as well, and if you are late you delay everyone.  The AM Shotgun is scheduled to start at 6:30am and the PM Shotgun is scheduled to start at 12:00pm.  Scorecards will be handed to the lowest handicap player in the group.

PRIOR TO SHOTGUN START

Everyone’s attendance is required at the Clubhouse near the Putting Green lot 10 minutes prior to the start of the round to receive last minute instructions.

It will get quite crowded at the Clubhouse between rounds, so the morning groups are kindly requested to park their carts (in an orderly fashion) near the Pro Shop (good time to stop in and check out what’s on sale) or behind the Clubhouse (next to the patio).

RULES - DAY 1  - TEXAS SCRAMBLE

Men will play from the modified white tees, and ladies from the modified red tees.  This is a “Texas Scramble”, which means that from tee to the green, all 4 players are allowed play a shot.  All 4 players  are allowed to putt once on the putting surface. 

All players tee off, after which the best ball is chosen. The next shot must be played from within one club length but no nearer to the hole.  If the chosen ball comes to rest in the rough then all team shots must be played from the rough as well.  If the chosen ball comes to rest on the fairway, subsequent shots can be placed; if the chosen ball comes to rest outside of the fairway, then the players must drop the ball in the rough, waste area, or sand trap from shoulder height for subsequent shots.

Each player’s tee shots must be used a minimum of four (4) times during the round.  The player’s shot used should be indicated by placing the player’s initials on the score card next to each hole the player’s tee shot was used.  First ball in the hole counts. (Don’t putt out if other team members have not putted.) 

3 PLAYER TEAM RULES

1. If your team has only three players for some reason, the following rules are to be used.
2. No rotating "4th" player, each player in a three person team will have to make 5 drives.

 HANDICAP ALLOWANCE (10 % of Team total)

The team handicap allowance is calculated by taking 10% of the total team playing handicaps (i.e. if team players handicaps total 72 then the team handicap is 7.2).

RULES DAY 2 - STABLEFORD

Each player or side plays against the par of each hole and receives points according to how he scores in relation to par.

The scoring system is as follows:

All players are requested to record only their Gross Score on the Tournament Scorecard. The committee will calculate the points received for each hole, and the total points for the round. The points are based on the net score for each hole, dependent on the player's handicap and the stroke index of the hole. The handicap allowance for this tournament will be 80%.

The net score is calculated by taking strokes at the appropriate hole using the stroke index shown on the card.

Stableford is a score by hole, so that if you take more than net bogey at the first, you can pick your ball up and go to the second hole and start again. For this tournament, we are requesting that if you are going to score “more” than a net bogey, that you pick up your ball and move on to the next hole. Record an X on your scorecard. Maximum score per hole for all players in this tournament are as follows:

PAR 3’s: 7

PAR 4’s: 8

PAR 5’s: 9

At the end of the 18 holes, the number of points gained at each of the holes is added together to give a total points score.

The rules differences for Stableford as compared to normal stroke play have to do with the penalties applied for breaking rules. In some instances (for example, exceeding the 14-club maximum), points are deducted from the competitor, as opposed to a stroke penalty. There are also a number of violations that result in disqualification. The rundown of rules differences in Stableford can be found in the notes to Rule 32-1b and in Rule 32-2.

PACE OF PLAY

The Format for both days is a scramble, so please refrain for looking for those lost golf balls in the rough and in the water beyond 2 minutes.  The Pro Shop has lots of golf balls and I am sure Mr. Dave Evans will gladly sell you some. 

Make your decisions on the shots you will uses quickly as you can.  Please keep up with the group in front of you.

BREAKFAST AND LUNCH

A light breakfast and lunch will be served on both days

AWARDS CEREMONY

All players are requested to attend the awards ceremony on Friday Afternoon during lunch.  The awards ceremony will be held at 12:30pm at the clubhouse on Friday.

RHGC extends a warm welcome to Stuart Hurstfield PGA (AA) Professional and Titleist TPI Fitness coach who joins us as head professional. Stuart comes to us from North West England, and has a wealth of knowledge having developed golf academies in the UK as well as working for leading manufactures as a custom fitting specialist in the US.

Stuart is getting settled in, but can probably be found in the Pro Shop these days. Drop by to say hello.

Starting from May 1, through May 10, Stuart will be offering 30 minute FREE introductions / consultations. This will involve answering a few questions on playing history and a video being made of your swing. A review / future plan will then be devised and emailed to the student.

Drop by the Pro Shop between 3-7pm Sunday - Wednesday or 6am-6pm on Thursday and Friday to take advantage of this short time offer.

Starting May 12^th, lessons will be available at 200SR per lesson (50min in duration), from 8am until 8pm, Sunday through Wednesday, and 1pm to 5pm on Thursdays and Fridays.