2021-2022 Putting Kick-off Handout

5. CHECK-IN POLICIES

o It is very important that you comply with the check-in policies described below.

- A late check-in delays the preparation of pairings and delays the start of putting.

- Late check-ins may be unable to participate in the day's special event.

ARIZONA TRADITIONS

o At the AZT Neighborhood Center.

o Putting check-in and start times:

- November, February, March and April. (AZT Residents)

-- Check-in: 8:00-8:30 AM at the Neighborhood Center.

-- Putting: 9:00 AM at Great Eagle.

- December and January. (AZT Residents)

-- Check-in: 8:30-9:00 AM at the Neighborhood Center.

-- Putting: 9:30 AM at Great Eagle.

HAPPY TRAILS

- Once having paid your dues it will be assumed that you will be putting each Friday session.

- If NOT PLANNING to attend a weekly session PLEASE let Happy Trails Director

Gene Milleville know before five (5) PM on Thursday, either by:

-- Telephone 618-246-4690 (leave message if no answer), or

-- E-mail Millevilles@aol.com

-- This is necessary and helpful for setting up pairings.

- SESSION CHECK-IN for Happy Trail Putters will be at Gene's golf cart by the putting green.

- November, February, March and April.

-- Check-in between 8:30-8:45 AM. (Putting starts at 9:00 AM.)

- December and January.

-- Check-in between 9:00-9:15. (Putting starts at 9:30 AM.)

- The exact putting fee ($5.00) is appreciated.

6. PUTTING RULES

o Practice putting.

- Practice putting will be permitted prior to start of putting.

- No practice putts may be taken on or near the tees of competition holes.

- No practice putting is permitted between the end of the regular session and a Special Event.

o First 18 Holes.

- The maximum score on a hole will be THREE.

- If the ball comes to rest in the desert record a score of three and retrieve the ball after all playing partners have putted.

- All putts MUST be holed out.

-- No gimmies.

-- All second putts must be played.

--- Failure to attempt to hole out will result in disqualification.

o Second 18 Holes.

- One putt only

- If a putted ball comes to rest behind the cup retrieve the ball after all playing partners have putted.

7. PUTTING ETIQUETTE

o The established etiquette for golf will apply.

- A courteous and friendly relationship between club members is expected.

o Avoid putting distractions

- Refrain from talking while your playing partners are putting.

- Talk softly so you do not disturb other putters who are putting.

- Remain still if you are within the field of vision of a putter who is putting.

- Always stand where your shadow does not fall on another putter or his line to the hole.

o When on a tee preparing to putt, if a line up procedure is performed the

process must be performed within 10 feet of the tee marker.

- The procedure must not;

-- Delay putting companions.

-- Impact where playing partners prefer to stand behind the tee.

-- Impact putters playing other holes.

o After putting your ball never walk in the putting line to the cup.

o After holing out, never remain standing directly behind the cup.

o In crowded conditions, if a tee is near the edge of the green, while waiting to putt stand at the green edge of or off of the green.

o Violation of the provisions of Club By-Laws, including continued violation of club putting rules and etiquette are grounds for termination of club membership. (Article III, Section 3)

8. SCORECARD COMPLETION

o Scorecard completion is the shared responsibility of all members of a pairing.

- Each member of a pairing must be capable of holding the scorecard and writing scores for all members of the pairing.

o All scorecards must be fully completed including:

- Gross score (Actual number of putts taken in first round).

- Number of holes-in-one for each 18 holes.

-- In the LONG column write the number of long holes-in-one (Holes 4 & 15).

-- In the REG column write the number of regular holes-in-one.

-- In the TOTAL column write the total number of holes-in-one for the 18 holes.

-- In the SESSION column write the total number of holes-in-one for all holes played (36 or 18).

- To indicate consecutive holes-in-one CIRCLE the consecutive hole ones (1s).

- To indicate holes-in-one on the same hole, CIRCLE the same hole ones (1s).

o It is the responsibility of each putter to confirm that his gross score and hole-in-one total

are correct before the scorecard is turned in for Payout.

- If you are unsure about your scorecard's accuracy or have questions consult a club officer for assistance.

o Deposit the completed scorecard in the box located on top of the storage container .

o Once the scorecard is submitted to Payout it becomes the certified scorecard and will be the official Payout document.

- Payout will assume that the scorecard is correct and has been reviewed by each putter.

INCOMPLETE SCORECARDS OR ERRORS

o Incomplete or incorrect scorecards will be rejected by the Payout committee.

o Gross Scores

- Failure to complete a gross score will make the putter ineligible for low gross and net score payouts.

- If a discrepancy exists between the recorded gross score and the audited individual hole scores inscribed on the scorecard:

-- If the scorecards TOTAL score is lower than the sum of the recorded 18 hole individual scores the score is disqualified and not eligible for any payouts.

-- If the scorecards TOTAL score is higher than the sum of the recorded 18 hole individual scores the higher score will be recorded as the actual score.

o Holes-in-One

- In the event of a discrepancy between the recorded aces (circled holes-in-one) and the recorded summaries, Payout will assume that the individual hole scores are the correct numbers. Payout is the final arbitrator for a disputed scorecard.

9. MEDICAL EMERGENCIES

o In conjunction with the City of Surprise Emergency Services a marker designating the green's exact GPS location has been installed at the north, or cart path, end of the.

o Should a medical emergency occur:

- Immediately call 911 and provide it with this location name:

-- The GREAT EAGLE NURSERY GREEN.

-- Emergency services will be directed by their GPS system to our green.

. - Next call Happy Trails Security at 623-584-0068 and inform them of the emergency situation.

o Immediate medical assistance to a person suffering a medical emergency should also be provided by CPR qualified club members.

- If any club member would like to attend a CPR training class, such a class can be organized for our club.

- Contact any club officer if you are interested in participating in a short CPR class.

10. MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS

o Membership in the club is open to residents of any senior community in the Surprise region.

11. GUESTS

o Males and females of any age are welcome.

12. CLUB WEBSITE

o The Men's Putting Club website is on Google and can be accessed as follows:

1. In your browser command line type google.com

2. The Google Search Page will be displayed.

3 In the Google search field type aztputters

4. The search results are then displayed.

5. In the search results listing select the first item, AZT Putters Group

(sites.google.com/site/aztputtersgroup/)

6. Our Website will appear.

o The website contains weekly putting results and information about the club.