Rules - South Carolina High School League

Any player using a device but does not allow other members of the pairing utilize it when
asked will be disqualified for a serious breach of etiquette (USGA rule 33-7) by the
tournament committee.
GPS devices on cell phones are not permitted. Use of GPS devices on cell phones will result
in disqualification.
Range finders that calculate slope in addition to yardage are not permitted. Use of range
finders that calculate slope will result in disqualification of any player that utilized the device.
12. Cell phones and devices that allow texting are not to be used during the course of play. Use of
cell phone or texting device for calling or texting during a stipulated round will result in
disqualification. Exceptions: If a player or players encounter a dangerous situation (Ex.,
weather, animal, or person) or if there is a medical emergency players may use the cell phone to
call a coach, the clubhouse or the proper authorities (911).
13. Regulations for State Tournaments are as follows (AA & A):
a.) A team is five players (score the lowest four).
b.) The State Tournaments will be medal play for 36 holes. Eighteen holes will be played on
consecutive days.
c.) The Tournament Director will schedule contestants in groups. Copies of the pairings and
starting times will be sent to each school.
d.) Teammates may not play in the same group.
e.) Caddies are not permitted.
f.) Coaches will be permitted to confer with their golfers between the green and the next tee
provided there is no delay in play.
g.) Golfers will exchange individual score cards within their groups.
h.) Each golfer will verify and sign his scorecard at the end of each 18 holes.
i.) Any golfer found guilty of signing a scorecard with less strokes than were actually taken will
be disqualified for that round.
j.) Contestants must abide by the local club's rules and regulations.
k.) The team having the lowest score will be declared the champion.
l.) In case there is a tie for the championship or medallist, sudden death play will begin on the
first hole.
m.) Should a school wish to host a tournament, the request should be sent to the League Office.
14. The League will furnish trophies and medals to the State Champion and Runner-up in each
classification. Medals will be awarded to the medallist and second and third place finishers in each
class.
15. Schools are permitted three weeks of practice November 1-21, 2012.
16. Refer to B-6 for closed season regulations.
B-55