Rules of Golf
Play will be governed by the 2006-2007 Rules of Golf as approved by the USGA. Local rules and conditions of competition will be included in each player’s registration packet. The Colorado Open Rules Committee is comprised of staff and volunteer Rules Officials from the Colorado Golf Association, Colorado Women’s Golf Association, and the Colorado Section PGA, the Colorado Open Executive Director. This Committee reserves the right to alter any of the conditions and schedules herein and shall settle all questions and disputes related to the Qualifying Rounds and the Championship—their decision is final.
Player Registration
All participants must register in person at the Player Registration area prior to play of the Championship.
Playoffs
Sudden death playoff starting at hole #1.
Golf Balls & Equipment
Only brands of golf balls listed on the USGA’s current List of Conforming Golf Balls and clubs not listed on the USGA’s Non-conforming Club List may be used.
Dress Requirements
Throughout the Championship, players must be neat in appearance with respect to clothing and personal grooming. Players are required to wear appropriate golf attire and Green Valley Ranch requires collared shirts for all male golfers. Denim, t-shirts and tank tops are expressly prohibited. The Committee in charge of the competition decides whether or not this requirement has been met and has the authority to withdraw the entry of a player who does not comply.
Footwear
Footwear is required for both players and caddies. Shoes with traditionally-designed spikes (regardless of composition) or spikes, regardless of design, comprised either entirely or partially of metal (if such metal may come in contact with the course) are prohibited during the stipulated round. Penalty for breach: DISQUALIFICATION.
Conduct
Unbecoming conduct by a player or his caddie, reported to the Committee before, during or after a competitor’s round, may be cause for rejecting a player’s entry or action under Rule 33-7. Objectionable conduct includes club throwing, foul language, abuse of the golf course or course property, abuse of officials, alcohol/drug impaired behavior, or any conduct unbecoming a lady or gentleman. Players may also be suspended from playing in future Colorado Open Golf Foundation events.
Cellular Phones and Pagers
The use of cellular phones and/or pagers is highly discouraged on the competition course during the Championship, unless authorized by the Committee or in the event of a medical emergency. This includes players, caddies, and spectators.
Distance Measuring Devices
Throughout both stages of the Championship, a player may obtain distance information by a device that measures distance ONLY. However, if during a stipulated round, a players uses a distance measuring device that is designed to gauge or measure other conditions that might affect his play (e.g. gradient, wind-speed, temperature, etc.), the player is in breach of Rule 14-3, for which penalty is DISQUALIFICATION, regardless of whether any such additional functions are actually used. |
