new local rule
The Board has approved the following local rule for balls that come to rest in a footprint in a bunker at Diamond Bar Golf Course.
Effective Saturday, February 21:
If your ball lies in a footprint in a bunker, you may lift the ball, rake and smooth the affected area, and then “drop” the ball back into the sand as near as possible to its original position without penalty. Do not place the ball in the sand, it must be dropped from knee level.
At least one other player in your foursome must agree that the ball was in a footprint in order to proceed under this local rule.
Rangefinders
A reminder about rangefinders during a home tournament and match play:
Under United States Golf Association (USGA) distance-measuring devices (rangefinders) are allowed but:
You may use them only for distance.
You may NOT use slope/elevation adjustments, wind readings, club recommendations, or similar features.
If your device has slope, it must be turned off during the round.
You may use slope during the Saturday games because those are neither a tournament or match play (unless you are playing a match)
This applies to:
Home and Away tournaments
Match play competitions
Penalty:
Using slope during a round:
First breach: General penalty (2 strokes in stroke play / loss of hole in match play)
Second breach: Disqualification
Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns, Thank you for your understanding,
Paul Kaye – Away Tournament Chairman