ARTICLE VI STANDING RULES Section 1 Duties of Delegates The delegate or her designated representative must supply the lineup

p or signup for each play day not later than one full week prior to the play date. Each clubs delegate to the Association shall be responsible for all arrangements at their club when tournaments are held there: luncheon arrangements, cart arrangements, starting facilities, notification of special rules, and posting of these rules on the entry board, or matters requiring their special attention. It is also their responsibility to assist with registration on tournament day Tournament Chairperson and her committee that day. She shall furnish the Tournament Chairperson with current indexes for each member of her club the First of each month, indicating for which tournaments these indexes are to be used. As delegate, she is expected to attend all meetings of the Association and Board of Directors. It is also the responsibility of the delegate to keep track of how many play days the members have played each year. Members must play six times during the season to be eligible for automatic membership renewal in this Association (returning member status) for the ensuing year. If you play a two-day tournament it will count for that number of plays. If a member is signed up for a play day that is rained out, that will also count towards the number of plays. Any member not playing the required six (6) times will have to reapply as a new member, be placed at the bottom of the waiting list and be subject to the additional $5 that new members pay. If there are extenuating circumstances the member may submit a letter to the Executive Board for an exception to this rule. Section 2 Tournament All competition shall be played in accordance with U.S.G.A. Rules of Golf and local rules as provided by the course at which the tournament is being played. Preferred lies will be played. Ball may be moved one club length in your own fairway. Ball must be marked before it is lifted and may be placed only once. You may not move it again after taking your hand off the ball. Tournaments for Gulfstream are to be held on the second and fourth Fridays of each month (when possible) during the official Season. The official season is from the fourth Friday in April to the fourth Friday in October whenever possible. The following Major Tournaments are to be played each year: Founders Day 18 Hole Low Net of Field Presidents Cup 18 Hole Low Gross of Field Two Day Championship Tournament Low Gross Two Day Handicap Tournament Low Net All major tournaments will have a sudden death playoff in the event of a tie for overall trophy winner starting on the first hole. All other ties will be decided by a match of cards according to USGA recommendations. For a player who is 10 minutes or more late on the tee, there will be a penalty imposed on the day of the infraction in accordance with USGA Rules of Golf.

Any player changing foursomes without permission from the Tournament Chairperson will be disqualified. Any member who drops out of the Association for more than one year may reapply as a new member. Scorecards and foursomes coming in more than 20 minutes after the foursome in front will be disqualified. Time of completion of play must be posted on the scorecard upon completion of the final hole. Proper golf attire must be worn at all times. A member shall be responsible for reporting her cancellation to the Tournament Chairperson Pro Shop at least 48 hours in advance. Failure to do so will result in a $25 charge of the day unless there are extenuating circumstances. In the event of no shows (also $25 penalty fee) and late cancellations, a committee will handle each case on an individual basis. Player is required to submit a letter of explanation to the Vice-President for consideration to waive the fee. The Board of Directors shall determine the penalty each year. Failure to pay any monies owed will result in suspension from future play until this obligation has been met. All players must arrive and sign in 30 minutes before start time. Players late for check in will be assessed a $5 charge. Section 3 Prizes Net and Gross Prizes will be awarded in each class when applicable. Special prizes for the four Major Tournaments will be awarded at the Closing Meeting and Luncheon. Hole-in-One Club Participation of every member is mandatory. If a hole-in-one is attained, the member shall receive from the fund an amount equal to $2.00 per person of the current membership. The fund shall be replenished each time a hole-in-one is made: payable $2.00 per member. Section 4 Indexes Local club indexes in accordance with the USGA will be used. Indexes will be used from the first of the month through the first of the following month. The most current index shall be used. Playing indexes shall not exceed 25.0. Any member going over an index of 25.0 will be suspended from tournament participation until she meets the requirement. These rules may be changed at any meeting of the Board of Directors or at any general meeting.