Play is governed by the Rules of Golf and its Interpretations and, where applicable, by the following Local Rules and Conditions, subject to changes or amendments by the Lawton Junior Golf League (LJGL) Rules Committee.
Tee Times: All players will start at the same time in a shotgun format.
Pace of Play: Each player must play without undue delay, which is defined as taking no more than 40 seconds to play a shot. Players who are first to play from a given area (tee, fairway, green, etc.) will have 10 extra seconds to play their shot.
Improve the Lie– Each player may move the ball 1 grip length in any direction, no closer to the hole through the green. The caddie will help to make sure they improve their lie to give the player the best chance for success.
Maximum Strokes: A player shall take no more than 10 strokes on a hole. Once a 10 is reached, a player must pick up their ball and wait for the other players in the group to complete the hole. The maximum score of 10 includes any penalties a player may incur on a hole.
Time of Starting/Late to Tee: A player must start at his or her starting time. If a player arrives at the tee more than five minutes after his or her starting time, a DQP penalty is applied to that hole and all other holes missed. Players may not join a group during play of a hole; they must join them on the next tee.
How to Decide Ties: Ties for 1st place will be broken with a sudden death putting contest set-up by the League Commissioner. If weather or darkness prevents a sudden death playoff, the winner will be decided by a scorecard playoff starting with the Number 1 handicap hole as noted on the golf course scorecard.
Dress Code: Only acceptable golf attire is permitted. Players and caddies are prohibited from wearing shoes with metal spikes, short shorts, swimwear, t-shirts, tank tops, or denim of any kind. Those not dressed in appropriate golf attire will not be permitted to participate.
Caddie/Spectator Expectations
Caddies: Players 9 years-old and younger must be accompanied by a caddie. Caddies must be at least 16-years-old, and must have a basic knowledge of golf rules and etiquette.
Marking & Replacing: Caddies have authorization to mark and replace the player’s ball, where the Rules permit the ball to be lifted.
Caddie Use of Carts: Players must walk during play of each hole. Caddies for all players may rent a cart for use during play to help shuttle players between holes. After reaching the tee, players must walk until completion of the hole. The caddie may leave the bag on the cart or carry it on the course when needed.
Spectator Policy: Spectators must stay on the path, out of the fairway, and remain behind the players being watched. Spectators may not give players advice during the round
The Course
Course Set-Up– Please see the below chart to review the course general set-up and tee marker color.
Out of Bounds: Where white stakes or fence posts are used, the nearest inside points at ground level define out of bounds. When out of bounds is defined by a white line on the ground, the line itself is out of bounds. A ball coming to rest on or crossing any public road is considered out of bounds, even if it comes to rest on another part of the golf course. Any additional methods to designate OB will be listed on a local rules sheet.
Penalty Areas: Penalty Areas are either red or yellow. Penalty Areas are defined by red/ yellow lines or designated by red/yellow stakes. Stakes are movable obstructions. In the absence of lines, stakes define the Penalty Area. If a body of water is not marked, the edge of the Penalty Area is where the ground begins to slope down to the water’s edge.
Tee Color/Yardage Chart
| Age Groups | Tee Color | Par 3 Yardage | Par 4 Yardage | Par 5 Yardage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ages 6 & under | Red | 50-80 | 90-140 | 140-200 |
| Ages 8 & under | Blue | 60-100 | 110-175 | 170-250 |
| Boys 10 & Under | Orange | 80-140 | 150-225 | 225-300 |
| Girls 10 & Under | Pink | 80-135 | 150-225 | 225-300 |
| Boys 12 & Under | Yellow | 80-160 | 200-355 | 350-450 |
| Girls 12 & Under | Purple | 80-150 | 200-325 | 325-425 |
| Boys 14 & Under | Teal | 90-180 | 250-400 | 425-550 |
| Girls 14 & Under | Grey | 90-180 | 200-400 | 350-550 |
