Membership
The Beijing Ladies Golf is open to lady golfers of all nationalities. However, all
important communication will be done in English.
Handicaps
The Beijing Ladies Golf will maintain a handicap for all members.
In competition, the maximum handicap allowed is 36. Players with a handicap
over 36 will play off 36.
However, the committee may choose to provide a prize for the best player with a
handicap over 36. In this instance the player may use the full handicap recorded
for them.
Where a player has more than one handicap, the handicap held by the Beijing
Ladies Golf will apply unless it has been more than 2 years since the player has
submitted a card with the group.
If, during a competition, a player beats their handicap by more than 4 strokes the
committee may enforce a handicap reduction.
Rules of Golf
The Beijing Ladies Golf follows the rules of golf set out by the Royal and Ancient.
When playing at different courses the additional rules set out on the golf card in
English will apply – no other language.
When drop zones are available they may be used. There will be a standard one
stroke penalty for using the drop zone. No additional penalty will apply.
When there is internal out of bounds on a course the player may choose to
disregard it unless it will endanger themselves and other players.
Speed of Play
It is the responsibility of all players to ensure an acceptable speed of play.
The Beijing Ladies Golf play ready golf.
In each flight the lowest handicapper or committee member may instruct other
players to move along, pick up their ball, or skip a hole.
The committee reserves the right to place consistently slower players at the back
of the field.
When playing a stableford competition players must pick up their ball if they can
not score a stableford point (unless otherwise instructed).
Each player must line up their own putt. They are not to allow the caddy to do it.
Club Championship
To compete in the Club Championship a player must have played at an
organized Thursday event with the Beijing Ladies Golf at least 5 times since the
start of the season.
Players who have not played at least 5 times with the Beijing Ladies Golf since
the start of the season may participate but are not eligible for prizes other than
nearest to the pin and longest drive etc.
Committee
The committee will be made up of volunteers. No remuneration will be give for
services however, they will be reimbursed for expenses incurred.
The committee’s decision regarding results and rulings will be final.
Information
The Beijing Ladies Golf will send out weekly emails during the playing season.
When registration is required, a confirmation email will be sent.
