purpose of this annual event is to promote fellowship and encourage competition in the great game of golf. The top priority is for all participants to have fun. It is a chance each year to see old friends and make some new acquaintances. Original competitors are encouraged to return each year and it hoped that the contest will prosper and continue for as long as the game of golf is played in our world. This will be achieved by introducing the game to our next generation during their 19th year.
Each year the core members (participants who have played at least 5 years) will elect a committee of three (respectSed core members) to organize the tourney for the following year. One member on the committee should be from the home province of where the tourney will be held.
The committee will be responsible for the complete organizing and smooth operation of the tournament, thus enabling all participants to enjoy the festivities.
Committee nominees have the right to decline serving. However, everyone nominated a are encouraged to accept and fully participate in the responsibilities. The committee will be selected at the trophy presentations the previous year. Committee duties are as follows:Any concerns held by participating members, are to be voiced to the committee, so they can be addressed.
The committee has the right to delegate duties to other members, it that member accepts the responsibility.
Committee members are encouraged to be creative and innovative, however if they wish to change an established rule or format, they must have 66% backing of the core members in a privately held vote.
New members are welcome, provided they meet three of the following four stipulations.
At least two of the core golfers know the new golfer, The new golfer has every intention of participating in the event each year, The new golfer must have a proven handicap that a core member can vouch for, The proposed golfer's handicap is below 125. Golfers who grew up in the Wedgewood area of Halifax will automatically be granted entry.
This is a golf tournament and we want people who enjoy playing golf in the tourney!
Once allowed in the tourney , core members will make a decision as to whether or not the participant should be invited back. After passing this post tourney assessment, golfers are welcomed back each year with open arms. After playing in five tournaments they become a core member with full voting privileges.
Members can be suspended or banished if any of the following conditions arise:
Please ensure everyone in your group is abiding by the rules and to keep score. Each group should assign a separate person to record number of putts. Remember to take at least two score cards. I recommend every golfer take a score card as it allows you to see the layout of the course and any special course rules.
Do not write your score on the green. Leave the green as soon as everyone in your group has completed the hole. All penalties are one stroke.
Don't move, talk or crowd another golfer while they are playing their shot.
Do not rush the golfers in front of you. If unsure, wait to play your shot so they can get far enough ahead of you. Prepare for shot discreetly, while other golfers are playing. This helps to speed up play.
Do not look for your ball for more than 5 minutes. Watch your fellow golfer's shots and help them look for their ball if it is lost. Play at a steady pace; do not take too long on the putting surface.
Replace all divots! Do not intentionally damage the course. Erase footprints in the sandtraps and repair all ball marks on the green!
When on putting surface, make sure your shadow is not disturbing the person putting and do not walk in the line of your fellow golfers-putts. No gimmies!
Always replace the pin correctly when leaving the green. You must play your shot, as it lies-no preferred lies.
Player farthest from the cup always goes first-unless otherwise given permission. Do not play shots at the same time because that means you are not watching your competitors shot in case it goes astray.
Courtesy and good manners on the course helps everyone have a good day.