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Manila DOGS Rules and Fines


Manila DOGS Rules and Fines
Date of Issue - November, 2006
Introduction This handbook is to assist members and players of the Manila DOGS with our rules and etiquette to avoid misunderstandings and to promote friendship within our club and at the same time adhering to the traditions, values and established rules of the USGA and R&A. On Sundays at Intramuros players are asked to register and pay their fees to the committee member on duty between 11.00am and 11.30am.The current fee is Php1,600 for members, for non-members the fee is P2,000. Non-members can join up as full members for Php2,000 per annum. Non-members cannot win prizes. Membership is annual, each November. The first tee off time will be 11.30am. Tee off times/order and the makeup of the flights is at the discretion of the committee. Regular players will be aware that the committee does it outmost to facilitate a player’s requests as to whom they play with. One of the great things about the DOGS is the chance to play with lots of different characters and boy, do the DOGS have some characters! A flight captain will be nominated and it will be his/her responsibility to make sure the flight is on the tee on time and to collect the course fines (see "Collection of Game fines") The final flight is responsible for collecting the prize flags. Please note the last person to arrive each week will receive the dreaded "Wally Ross" Award. Also, be warned, the Ladies and Gents "Texas Tee" awards will be awarded to anyone who performs or plays outrageously (like not hitting past the ladies tee, 3 successive balls in the water, etc) or makes bold statements such as "I think I'll play well today" or just does something stupid. The after game festivities at the Dog Pound (L.A. Cafe) will start no later than 6.00pm with the announcement that food is ready. The prize giving starts at 6.30pm.

Fines
Fines shall be decided by the Committee and are non-negotiable. The fining of players is not limited to those fines listed on the score cards.
Rule 1 Game Fines
The game fines are set out on the score card but for clarity are as follows:
1a	" For every Birdie, Eagle, Hole in one or putts more than 2"
1b	Club Throw - A fine shall be paid for every time a player deliberately throws, tosses or hurls a club regardless if it is caught by him or someone else. This applies even if it is not done in anger. This does not apply if a club slips from a players hands during a stroke.
1c	Caddie abuse
1d	Not drinking beer - All players, regardless of the event or day shall consume a minimum of one beer during the days play. Non consumption is a fine.
1e	Scoring more than 40 points

Rule 2 - Other Fines
2a	Slow play (all members of flights)
2b	Not calling "Fore" when necessary.
2c	Hitting while players ahead are still on green and/or in range
2d	Not replacing flag on green (all members of flight)
2e	Lascivious groping of caddy/umbrella girl if not appreciated by the lady in question
2f	Making and receiving phone calls or texts during play or during prize giving
2g	Not wearing DOGS gear to prize giving. See ""Appropriate Attire"
2h	Talking during prize giving awarding
2i	Wearing of sandals or thongs at any time
2j	Wearing shoes without socks
2k	Not having played golf (if attending prize giving)
2l	Male members bringing their very young "nieces" to prize giving
2m	Incorrect scoring or failing to complete score cards (all members of flight)
2n	Arguing, Bragging, Pointing at someone with your finger."
2o	Cheating.
2p	Not carrying a current DOGS membership card.
2q	Arriving last at the course (Wally Ross Award) This is a beer fine.
2r	Outrageous behavior at any time (Texas Tee Award) This is a beer fine.

Rule 3 - Collection of Game Fines
	The flight Captain who should be a committee member or the lowest handicapper in the flight and is responsible for collecting all game fines after the game or before players leave the course. The fines are to be handed over to a committee member for counting before being given to the Treasurer.

Rule 4 - Appropriate attire
4a	During play, all DOGS must wear suitable clothing, no jeans, t-shirts or shirts without collars or sleeves. No short shorts except for ladies with nice legs.
4b	Brightly colored or loud shirts or shorts are permitted but the wearer may be fined for bad taste.
4c	During prize giving a DOGS shirt is compulsory for all, including ladies A DOGS shirt during play is recommended but not compulsory.
4d	Socks must be worn at all times. No sandals, slippers or thongs allowed.

Rule 5 - Prize giving Etiquette
5a	The presentation starts at 6.00 pm with the announcement from a committee member that food is ready. Prize giving starts at 6.30 pm.
5b	Players can be fined at the presentation for misdemeanors during the days play or during the presentation. This will be a beer fine
5c	No phoning, texting or talking during prize giving. This is a beer fine.
5d	If members bring a guest who eats, pay Php300 to LA Café.
5e	If a player cannot attend the presentation they should pay their game fines to the flight Captain or a committee member after golf. - See Rule 3
5f	No change is given during the payment of fines.
5g	If a members female guest is fined, the member may drink a beer instead of the guest.
5h	All male members shall drink a mug of beer when fined unless they have a doctors certificate or a note from their mother.
5i	Ladies who are fined can choose to drink a glass of wine in lieu of beer.
5j	If you are fined more than once with a beer you can pay a P100 fine for each beer after the second instead of drinking more.
5k	Daily winners do not have to attend the presentation to receive their prizes.
5l	Winners of the various novelty prizes, NTP, etc must attend to receive their prizes. Novelty prizes not claimed on the night will return to DOGS stock.
5m	Eclectic winners do not have to attend to receive their prizes.
5n	Bridge throw winners must attend to win. If not claimed, the cash prize will go into the DOGS funds.
5o	There can be more than one winner of the Bridge throw prize.

COURSE RULES
The rules of Golf are as set out by the R&A and the USGA apply.
A Copy of the rules can be requested from the Committee. Except on special occasions we use the Stableford scoring system
6a	Slow play is not allowed. A flight should be arriving at the tee-box when the flight in front is already playing their next shot.
6b	Ready golf is allowed. Players do not have to hit off in order of scores from the previous hole.
6c	Hitting out of bounds is a one stroke penalty. The player must rehit from the same spot.
6d	Hitting into a water hazard is a one stroke penalty. The player must hit his next shot within one club length of the point of entry or from a designated drop area. On hole number 10 if your drive goes into the water without going over or hitting the green then you play from the drop area in front of the tee box. If your ball hits the green including the fringes and/or goes over the green then into the water, use the relevant drop area either side of the green.
6e	Winter rules apply on the fairways. Balls can be picked up, cleaned and replaced within 6 inches of original position anywhere on the course except hazards and greens.
6f	Balls in the rough must be played as they lie.
6i	Balls landing on paths, ground water, other greens etc can be dropped one club length from the unplayable area but no nearer the pin.
6j	A putt is a "gimme" if it finishes within a "gimme" circle marked around the hole.
6k	A putt is also a "gimme" if the ball stops within 12 inches of the cup provided that at least one member of the same flight confirms it is in fact a "gimme"
6l	A "gimme” putt counts as one stroke.
6m	An air-swing counts as one stroke.
6n	A ball that falls off the tee during a practice swing can be re-teed without penalty.
6o	During a shot from a bunker, the club must not touch the ground except at impact.
6p	Resting the club on the surface of a bunker is a one stroke penalty.
6q	Plug marks and divots must be repaired.
6r	Bunkers must be raked after a shot.


DOGS Rules
7a	Lost or plugged balls that have landed within the fairway as witnessed by fellow players do not incur a penalty. Players can hit a new ball from the location that the lost ball have been provided that other flight members agree that the location is close to where the lost ball landed.
7b	Balls in bunkers can be picked up and the sand raked and the ball can be placed, not dropped at the original position.
7c	When playing from the 3rd and 16th tee, a ball landing in the water must be rehit with a 1 stroke penalty. If the next shot also lands in the water the player plays his next shot(playing 5) from the marked drop area adjacent to the green.
7d	Hitting a light pole cancels that shot and the player must hit again without penalty.
7e	The last player to have 3 putts on the front 9 shall pay for lunch and on the back 9 for after game drinks
7f	All players, regardless of the event or day shall consume a minimum of one beer during the days play. Non consumption is a fine.