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