2013 new england pga section championship player

2013 NEW ENGLAND PGA
SECTION CHAMPIONSHIP
PLAYER INFORMATION
PACKET
WANNAMOISETT COUNTRY CLUB
LEDGEMONT COUNTRY CLUB
AUGUST 19-21, 2013
PRESENTED BY
SUPPORTED BY
93rd NEPGA SECTION CHAMPIONSHIP
Wannamoisett Country Club ♦ Ledgemont Country Club
August 1919- 21, 2013
LETTER FROM Troy Pare
Dear Fellow NEPGA Professionals:
Welcome to the Wannamoisett Country Club and the 93rd playing of the
New England PGA Championship. Our NEPGA Staff and the staff at
Wannamoisett have worked many hours to make sure that you enjoy
yourself throughout the week.
Upon your arrival, please take a few minutes to visit the golf shop and
introduce yourself. Also, feel free to let us know if you have any questions
or special requests. Our Golf Staff will do their utmost to see that you have
fun and enjoy the week at Wannamoisett.
Please see our Caddy Master, Evan Mitchell, for any information regarding
a caddy. Evan can be reached on his email at [email protected]
or he can be reached on his cell phone at (541)-678-0722.
Wannamoisett has a small warm up area of approximately 150 yards long.
Practice Range balls will be on the range and chipping green for your use
throughout the week. The range will be open 1 hour before the first tee
time and will close after the last tee time.
We certainly wish you success during the 93rd Annual New England
Championship and in your future golf events.
Sincerely,
Troy Pare, PGA
Head Golf Professional
93rd NEPGA SECTION CHAMPIONSHIP
Wannamoisett Country Club ♦ Ledgemont Country Club
August 1919- 21, 2013
LETTER FROM Jack Tosone & Todd Campbell
Dear Fellow NEPGA Professionals,
We are pleased to welcome you to Ledgemont Country Club and we are
excited to be hosting the NEPGA Section Championship with
Wannamoisett Country Club this year.
Since we last hosted the section championship in 1998, golf equipment
may have changed, but we think you will still enjoy our traditional Alfred
Tull layout. Many of you may be familiar with Tull’s work and don’t even
realize it, as much of Tull’s work was done while designing for Walter
Travis, AW Tillinghast, and Devereux Emmet. Tull became known for
creative golf course routing and large green complexes that placed an
emphasis on chipping. We think you will find Ledgemont is a perfect
example of his work and we hope you enjoy the feel of his traditional,
straightforward, yet demanding layout that has stood the test of time.
On behalf of the entire membership at Ledgemont Country Club, we wish
you well in the 2013 Section Championship and we hope you enjoy our
Club. If there is anything we can assist you with during your visit, please
feel free to ask us or any of our staff. We are here for you.
Sincerely,
Jack Tosone, PGA
General Manager
Todd Campbell, PGA
Golf Professional
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LETTER FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Dear New England PGA Professional,
Thank you for participating in the 2013 NEPGA Championship/PNC. We
are all very excited to have such a wonderful field at our Sections premier
event. This is the second year in a row that New England will boast the
largest field in the country, and the fourth time in the last six years. We are
very fortunate to have our Championship at two wonderful host sites and
facilities. Host PGA Professional Troy Pare, from Wannamoisett CC and
host PGA Professionals Jack Tosone and Todd Campbell from Ledgemont
CC have helped us create the highlight to our tournament schedule.
In the New England Section we combine our Championship with our
Professional National Championship qualifier. As a result we had over one
hundred ninety registrants and sixteen NEPGA professionals will qualify to
represent the New England Section at the Professional National
Championship in South Carolina next June.
The New England PGA Section Championship has a long and illustrious
history. This will be the 93rd time New England Section Professionals will
gather to compete for the Tom Mahan, Sr Trophy and have their name
alongside some of the finest players and PGA Professionals in New
England. This year’s quest for the Tom Mahan, Sr. Trophy goes through
Providence!
On behalf of the entire New England PGA Staff – Good luck, play well and
enjoy the 2013 New England PGA Championship.
Sincerely,
Mike Higgins
Executive Director
New England PGA
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CHAMPIONSHIP HISTORY
H ISTORY
The New England PGA Championship has been in existence since 1921, five
years after the PGA of America was founded. Since that time, the
championship has been contested 92 times, with this being the 93rd. There
have been 60 champions in the 92 year history of the event, with 19 winning
the event multiple times. The Championship has been hosted or co-hosted
at 54 different sites throughout New England, giving the Championship a
very unique history, and a big reason why there have been so many different
winners throughout the years.
The list of winners is a who’s who of the best players in New England PGA
history. Names from the past such as Lester Kennedy, Tex McReynolds, Bob
Crowley, Charlie Volpone, Joe Carr, Tony Morosco and Dana Quigley give a
glimpse of the great history of the section, and names such as Kirk Hanefeld,
Chip Johnson, Ron Philo, Troy Pare, Frank Dully, Paul Parajeckas, John
Hickson and Eddie Kirby litter the brass plating around the Tom Mahan, Sr.
Trophy, giving a strong indication that the talent is still strong and will be for
many years to come.
This year presents another opportunity for a New England PGA Professional
to join the exclusive club of NEPGA Championship Winners. Over three days
in August, contested on two golf courses, we will add another name to the
storied list of Champions of this prestigious event.
Good Luck!
93rd NEPGA SECTION CHAMPIONSHIP
Wannamoisett Country Club ♦ Ledgemont Country Club
August 1919- 21, 2013
THE MAHAN CLUB
While the Mahan Club is two years old, the members of it have over 90 years
of experience in winning the most coveted prize in New England Professional
Golf. The Club is named for Thomas Mahan, Sr., who was President of the
NEPGA for over 20 years, as well as Vice President of the PGA of America in
the 1950’s. The NEPGA Championship trophy is named in his honor.
Each year, on the Sunday night before the NEPGA Championship, past
winners of the Tom Mahan, Sr. Trophy will be invited to a Champions dinner.
The hope is to gather the players fortunate enough to have hoisted the
NEPGA Championship trophy for a few hours of cameraderie, story telling
and good-will the night before Round 1 of the Championship. While there
are 92 years of winners, and many are not living or local anymore, the ones
that are have a lifetime of wisdom and experience to share, and will get to
share it with this small group one night a year.
2012 Champion Eddie Kirby is the newest member, with a thrilling victory last
year at Salem & Kernwood. He will look to repeat in 2013 at two of his
favorite courses in his home state. A line of past champions and new
challengers await.
Each year there is room for one more member of this exclusive club. Who
will be next to receive an invitation?
93rd NEPGA SECTION
SEC TION CHAMPIONSHIP
Wannamoisett Country Club ♦ Ledgemont Country Club
August 1919- 21, 2013
CHAMPIONSHIP WEEK SCHEDULE
Monday, August 19th – Round 1
6:30 a.m. – Breakfast
Wannamoisett CC & Ledgemont CC Clubhouse
6:30 a.m. – Practice Range Opens
Wannamoisett CC & Ledgemont CC
7:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. – Tee #1 – Wannamoisett CC
7:30 a.m. – 1:19 p.m. – Tee #1 – Ledgemont CC
Tuesday, August 2
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0th – Round 2
6:30 a.m. – Breakfast
Wannamoisett CC & Ledgemont CC Clubhouse
6:30 a.m. – Practice Range Opens
Wannamoisett CC & Ledgemont CC
7:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. – Tee #1 – Wannamoisett CC
7:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. – Tee #1 – Ledgemont CC
Wednesday, August 2
211 st – Final Round
6:30 a.m. – Breakfast
Wannamoisett CC Clubhouse
6:30 a.m. – Practice Range Opens
Wannamoisett CC
7:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. – Tee #1
Wannamoisett CC
Immediately Following Play
Trophy Presentation – Scoreboard Area
93rd NEPGA SECTION CHAMPIONSHIP
Wannamoisett Country Club ♦ Ledgemont Country Club
August 1919- 21, 2013
CONTESTANT INFORMATION
IN FORMATION
REGISTRATION
There is no formal registration for competitors. Please report to your
starting tee 10 minutes before your starting time so that our starter can go
over Local Rules and any notes for play on that day.
COURSE
Rounds 1 and 2 will be played on Wannamoisett Country Club and
Ledgemont Country Club. Final Round will be played at Wannamoisett
Country Club.
DRESS CODE
The following is applicable to all contestants participating in the Section
Championship.
Contestants must wear slacks anywhere on club property during
Championship days. All contestants will be required to present a neat
appearance, appropriate to a golf championship, in both clothing and
grooming.
It is a condition of the NEPGA Section Championship that the host sites
prohibit shoes with metal spikes. Penalty for breach of this condition is
DISQUALIFICATION.
93rd NEPGA SECTION CHAMPIONSHIP
Wannamoisett Country Club ♦ Ledgemont Country Club
August 1919- 21, 2013
CONTESTANT INFORMATION
GOLF CARS AND CADDIES
CA DDIES
Golf Cars are included in your entry fee. Only two golf cars will be allowed
per group. Players are welcomed to walk and use caddies, so long as it does
not slow the pace of play. Players choosing to ride may only have one
person ride in the golf car during the round, and that person will be
considered their caddie. Caddies are not granted access to player dining.
GROUPS AND STARTING TIMES
Groups and Starting Times for Monday and Tuesday’s rounds are available
on BlueGolf, and will be available Sunday afternoon through the evening at
the Scoreboard.
It is the player’s responsibility to verify their starting time. NEPGA
Officials will not call players to the starting tees. It is the player’s
responsibility to be in place and ready to play at his/her assigned time.
HOST SITES
SITE S
Wannamoisett Country Club and Ledgemont Country Club are our Host Sites
for the 93rd edition of our Championship. Please extend your appreciation
for their hospitality and professionalism in hosting this event.
Wannamoisett CC • 96 Hoyt Ave. • Rumford, RI 02916 • 401.434.1200
Ledgemont CC • 131 Brown Ave. • Seekonk, MA 02771 • 508.761.3300
WANNAMOISETT & LEDGEMONT STAFFS
STAFFS
Troy Pare, PGA – Head Golf Professional, Wannamoisett CC
Jack Tosone, PGA – General Manager, Ledgemont CC
Todd Campbell, PGA – Head Golf Professional, Ledgemont CC
Devin Beck, PGA – Assistant Golf Professional, Wannamoisett CC
Eric McBane, PGA – Assistant Golf Professional, Wannamoisett CC
Evan Mitchell, PGA – Assistant Golf Professional, Wannamoisett CC
Edward Hadfield – General Manager, Wannamoisett CC
Mark Daniels, GCSAA – Superintendent, Wannamoisett CC
Bill Sherman, GCSAA – Superintendent, Ledgemont CC
NEW ENGLAND PGA CHAMPIONSHIP OFFICE
The NEPGA Championship Office will be located in the Donald Ross Room at
Wannamoisett Country Club, and in the Men’s Locker Room at Ledgemont
Country Club.
93rd NEPGA SECTION CHAMPIONSHIP
Wannamoisett Country Club ♦ Ledgemont Country Club
August 1919- 21, 2013
CONTESTANT INFORMATION
PLAYER CONDUCT
Any player who shall be deemed guilty of conduct unbecoming a Golf
Professional while participating in the NEPGA Section Championship or
activities related thereto (i.e., practice rounds, hospitality events, etc.), or
who otherwise violates the Code of Ethics of The PGA of America shall be
subject to fines or suspension from championship play.
The Championship Staff shall be authorized to impose penalties for any of
the following violations:
• Club Throwing/Breaking
• Damage to course equipment or property
• Abuse, oral (profanity) or otherwise directed at rules officials, other
competitors, spectators, sponsors, Championship Staff, volunteers or
others.
• Consumption of alcoholic beverages during practice rounds and/or
championship rounds.
• Using cell phones or any similar cellular telecommunications
equipment on the golf course during championship rounds.
• Any other conduct deemed by Championship Staff to be unbecoming
a Golf Professional.
PRIZE MONEY
The Purse will be $85000. The winner will receive $14,000. Players making
the cut and finishing below 60th place will be paid $400.
SIZE OF FIELD
The total field will be 188 players, cut to the low 60 and ties for the Final
Round.
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Ledgemontt Country Club
August 1919- 21, 2013
PAST CHAMPIONS
1921 – Gil Nichols – Myopia Hunt Club
1922 – Gil Nichols – Myopia Hunt Club
1923 – John Cowan - Charles River CC & Belmont CC
1924 – Willie Ogg – Wannamoisett CC
1925 – Herb Lagerblade– Sandy Burr CC
1926 – Dave Hackney – New Haven CC
1927 – George Aulbach – Newton Comm. GC
1928 – John Curley – Rhode Island CC
1929 – Henry Cuici – Wollaston GC
1930 – Ted Turner – Wampanoag CC
1931 – Charles MacAndrew – Wollaston GC
1932 – Ted Turner – Berkshire Hills CC
1933 – Henry Bontempo – Metacomet CC
1934 – Dave Hackney – Portland CC
1935 – Charles Grey – Sandy Burr CC
1936 – Jim Fogertey – Wachusett CC
1937 – Robert Crowley – Martha’s Vineyard CC
1938 – Harold McSpaden – Unicorn GC
1939 – Harold McSpaden – Salem CC
1940 – Harry Nettelbladt – Longmeadow GC
1941 – Harold McSpaden – Pawtucket CC
1942 – Ben Loving – Woodland GC
1943 – Dave Hackney – Oakley CC
1944 – Lester Kennedy – Salem CC
1945 – Lester Kennedy – Kernwood CC
1946 – Lester Kennedy – Merrimac Valley GC
1947 – Jerry Gianferante – Salem CC
1948 – Lester Kennedy – Merrimac Valley GC
1949 – Francis Doyle – Merrimac Valley GC
1950 – Tex McReynolds – Merrimac Valley GC
1951 – Jerry Gianferante – Merrimac Valley GC
1952 – Lester Kennedy – Oak Hill CC
1953 – George Morrison – Andover CC
1954 – Jim Thoren – Pine Brook CC
1955 – Jim Browning – Haverhill CC
1956 – Bill Ezinicki – Merrimac Valley GC
1957 – Phil Friel – Unicorn GC
1958 – Bill Ezinicki – Nashua CC
1959 – Bob Crowley – Kernwood CC
1960 – Tex McReynolds – Woodland GC
1961 – Bob Crowley – Woodland GC
1962 – Bob Crowley – Woodland GC
1963 – Bob Crowley – Pleasant Valley CC
1964 – Paddy LaClair – Oak Hill CC
1965 – Art Harris – Indian Ridge CC
1966 – Ross Coon – Mt. Pleasant CC
1967- Bob Crowley – Indian Ridge CC
1968 – Bill Flynn – Pine Brook CC
1969 – Bob Menne – Thomson CC
1970 – Chick Evans – CC of New Bedford
1971 – Charles Volpone – Kernwood CC
1972 – Ross Coon – Belmont CC
1973 – Ross Coon – Ferncroft CC
1974 – Charles Volpone – Ferncroft CC
1975 – Joe Carr – Ferncroft CC
1976 – Tony Morosco – Ferncroft CC
1977 – Tom McGuirk – Vesper CC
1978 – David Marad – Mt. Snow CC
1979 – Larry Startzel – Ferncroft CC
1980 – Paul Moran – Ferncroft CC
1981 – David Marad – Ferncroft CC
1982 – Joe Carr – Ferncroft CC
1983 – Bruce Dobie – Nashawtuc CC
1984 – R. Drue Johnson – Mt. Snow CC
1985 – Dana Quigley – Winchester CC
1986 – Tony Kaloustian – Ocean Edge GC
1987 – Keith Lyford – Ocean Edge GC
1988 – Bob Menne – Ocean Edge GC
1989 – Dana Quigley – Ocean Edge GC
1990 – Mike San Filippo – Ocean Edge GC
1991 – Dana Quigley – Ocean Edge GC
1992 – Joe Staffieri – Shaker Hills GC, Wachuset CC & Oak Hil CC
1993 – Dana Quigley – Shaker Hills GC
1994 – Heath Wassem – Pine Brook CC & Belmont CC
1995 – John Hickson – Warwick CC & Quidnessett CC
1996 – Dana Quigley – Worcester CC & Oak Hill CC
1997 – Webb Heintzelman – Portland CC & The Woodlands
1998 – Mike Baker – Ledgemont CC & Agawam Hunt Club
1999 – Mike San Filippo – Winchester CC & Kernwood CC
2000 – Kirk Hanefeld – Thorny Lea GC
2001 – Kirk Hanefeld – Pleasant Valley CC
2002 – Chip Johnson – Concord CC
2003 – Kirk Hanefeld – Abenaqui CC
2004 – Ron Philo, Jr. – Brae Burn CC
2005 – Troy Pare – Pleasant Valley CC
2006 – Frank Dully – Turner Hill GC
2007 – Evan Belcher – Belmont CC & Pine Brook CC
2008 – Ron Philo, Jr. – Weston GC & The Country Club
2009 – Paul Parajeckas – Worcester CC & Mt. Pleasant CC
2010 – Scott Spence – Portland CC & The Woodlands
2011 – John Hickson – Pinehills GC, Jones & Nicklaus
2012 – Eddie Kirby, Salem CC & Kernwood CC
93rd NEPGA SECTION CHAMPIONSHIP
Wannamoisett Country Club ♦ Ledgemont Country Club
August 1919- 21, 2013
DIRECTIONS
TO WANNAMOISETT COUNTRY CLUB
FROM NORTH
NO RTH
I-95 S to Exit 2A onto Newport Ave. (Rt. 1A S). At 2nd Mobil Station, turn L
and take first R at light onto Wilson Ave. Bear R at fork in the road onto
Hoyt Ave. Club is on R.
FROM SOUTH
I-95 N to I-195 E to Exit 6 - Broadway. At end of ramp turn R and turn R at
1st light onto Broadway. Proceed for 2mi, go under overpass. After
overpass, proceed through 3 sets of lights. At 4th set, turn L onto
Greenwood Ave. to end. Turn R onto Hoyt Ave and club is immediately on L.
TO LEDGEMONT COUNTRY CLUB
Rt. 195 W to Exit 1, Seekonk. Turn R on 114A N, procceed to a bear R on
Arcade Ave. (Old Grist Mill Restaurant on L). Follow to end and turn R on Rt.
152 N. Go 1.5mi to Brown Ave. and make R. Club is 3/10mi on R.
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NEPGA SECTION CHAMPIONSHIP
Wannamoisett Country Club ♦ Ledgemont Country Club
August 1919- 21, 2013
PRIZE MONEY
Place
Amount
Place
Amount
Place
Amount
1st
2nd
$14,000
$7800
$5150
$3850
$3400
$3150
$2900
$2650
$2450
$2300
$2100
$1950
$1800
$1600
$1450
$1350
$1275
$1200
$1100
$1025
21st
22nd
23rd
24th
25th
26th
27th
28th
29th
30th
31st
32nd
33rd
34th
35th
36th
37th
38th
39th
40th
$950
$950
$850
$850
$750
$750
$750
41st
42nd
43rd
44th
45th
46th
47th
48th
49th
50th
51st
52nd
53rd
54th
55th
56th
57th
58th
59th
60th
$450
$450
$450
$450
$450
$450
$450
$450
$450
$450
3rd
4th
5th
6th
7th
8th
9th
10th
11th
12th
13th
14th
15th
16th
17th
18th
19th
20th
*Purse is subject to change.
$675
$675
$675
$675
$600
$600
$600
$600
$510
$510
$510
$510
$510
$400
$400
$400
$400
$400
$400
$400
$400
$400
$400
93rd NEPGA SECTION CHAMPIONSHIP
Wannamoisett Country Club ♦ Ledgemont Country Club
August 1919- 21, 2013
CADDIE INFORMATION AND REGULATIONS
The following practices and policies are in effect for the NEPGA Section
Championship.
REGULATIONS
Caddies shall not walk on greens when checking hole locations, nor shall they
interfere with play during practice or tournament rounds.
Caddies are only allowed on the practice putting greens to retrieve chip
shots or long putts. This may only be done provided the putting green is not
crowded.
Players are welcomed to walk and use caddies, so long as it does not slow
the pace of play. Players choosing to ride may only have one person ride in
the golf car during the round, and that person will be considered their
caddie.
Caddies are not allowed in player dining. Caddies are permitted to purchase
food and drink at the courses.
CADDIE APPEARANCE
Caddies may wear shorts. If shorts are worn, they are to be hemmed and not
more than 2” above knee length. The shorts are expected to be professional
looking in appearance.
Caddies must wear smooth, rubber soled shoes. No golf spikes of any kind
will be permitted.
All caddies will be required to present a neat appearance, approriate to a
professional golf tournament in both clothing and grooming.
CONDUCT
Failure of any caddie to conform to the above shall result in his/her
immediate removal from Club property.
Contestants shall be responsible for the
the conduct and behavior of their
caddies.
93rd NEPGA SECTION CHAMPIONSHIP
Wannamoisett Country Club ♦ Ledgemont Country Club
August 1919- 21, 2013
COURSE YARDAGE
WANNAMOISETT CC
Hole
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Out
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
In
Total
Yardage
Yardage
Men
Women
Par
430
340
4
505
420
4
137
116
3
438
323
4
372
352
4
437
339
4
345
326
4
190
166
3
453
408
4
3307
2790
34
421
384
4
391
309
4
211
179
3
383
354
4
365
290
4
196
175
3
444
402
4
558
470
5
456
386
4
3425
2949
35
6732
5739
69
Hole
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Out
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
In
Total
LEDGEMONT CC
Yardage Yardage
Men
Women
Par
377
477
5
305
350
4
330
412
4
160
222
3
308
361
4
164
212
3
358
462
4
404
492
5
321
391
4
2727
3379
36
353
386
4
485
581
5
143
186
3
316
400
4
308
396
4
137
187
3
368
435
4
356
431
4
350
420
4
2816
3422
35
5543
6801
71
*Yardages listed are the maximum distance the hole will play during the Championship
*Some holes may play at a shorter yardage during the event.
*The Committee reserves the right to change any of this information based on course,
weather or conditions.
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Wannamoisett Country Club ♦ Ledgemont Country Club
August 1919- 21, 2013
PLAYPLAY-OFF PROCEDURE
PROC EDURE
In the event of a tie for the Championship, there will be a Hole by Hole playoff immediately following completion of play. The play-off will commence on
hole 18, and if necessary hole 18 will be repeated until a Champion is
determined.
In the event of a tie for National PNC Qualifying spots, there will be a Hole by
Hole play-off immediately following completion of play. The play-off will
commence on the 10th hole or an available area of the golf course, and will
continue until all qualifying spots are determined.
93rd NEPGA SECTION CHAMPIONSHIP
Wannamoisett Country Club ♦ Ledgemont Country Club
August 1919- 21, 2013
NEPGA HARD CARD
NEW ENGLAND PGA
Local Rules and
Conditions of Competition
The Rules of the United States Golf Association govern play, as modified
by the NEPGA. The following Conditions of the Competition apply and may be found in the current
Appendix I of the USGA Rules of Golf as referenced on page numbers below. See the applicable
competition’s “Notice to Competitors (Players)” for additional Definitions, Local Rules and Conditions of
the Competition.
Unless otherwise noted, the penalty for breach of a Local Rule or Condition is:
Match Play - Loss of Hole; Stroke Play - Two Strokes.
SECTION A: LOCAL RULES
1. Out Of Bounds - Rule 27.
A ball that crosses a road defined as out of bounds and comes to rest beyond that road is out of bounds, even
though it may lie on another part of the course.
2. Water Hazards and Lateral Water Hazards - Rule 26.
Water hazards are defined by yellow stakes and/or lines.
Lateral water hazards are defined by red stakes and/or lines.
3. Abnormal Ground Conditions - Rule 25.
Ground Under Repair
a. Areas completely encircled with white lines.
b. French drains filled with stones.
c. Seams of cut turf – Pages 109-110
Casual Water on Putting Green
If casual water exists on the putting green the Committee may:
a. require the player to proceed under Rule 25-1b (iii);
b. squeegee the line of putt.
c. squeegee the putting green until the players are near the putting green;
d. or in extreme cases any combination of a, b and c above.
4. Embedded Ball Through the Green - Page 107.
5. Stones in Bunkers
Stones in bunkers are movable obstructions. (Rule 24-1. applies)
6. Immovable Obstructions - Rule 24.
a. White Lined areas tying into obstructions, are part of the obstruction, not ground under repair.
b. Railroad ties, curbing or the like adjoining artificially surfaced roads or paths are part of the road or path.
c. Landscaped or garden areas (flowerbeds, shrubberies or the like) completely encircled by an obstruction
are part of the obstruction.
7. Turf Plugs on Putting Green - Rule 16-1c.
Turf plugs on putting greens have the same status as old hole plugs and may be repaired as in Rule 16-1c.
8. Integral Parts of the Course
a. Wrappings, wires, cables and other objects when closely attached to trees or objects defining out of
bounds.
b. Artificial walls and/or pilings when located within water hazards.
c. Artificial walls and/or pilings that define the margin of bunkers are integral parts of the course and are
through the green.
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August 1919- 21, 2013
NEPGA
NE PGA H ARD CARD
9. Permanent Elevated Power Lines or Cables
If a ball strikes a permanent elevated power line or cable, the stroke must be
canceled and replayed, without penalty (See Rule 20-5). If the ball is not
immediately recoverable another ball may be substituted. (For temporary power lines or cables see item 9
Temporary Obstructions).
10. Temporary Obstructions - Pages 111-115.
11. Scoring Area
The scoring area may include but is not limited to tents or rooms. A player’s score card has been returned to
the Committee when the player has exited the defined scoring area with both feet.
12. Pro-Am Competition - Score Card
The professional player is the marker and scoring is according to Rule 31-3. The score card shall be signed by
the professional player and attested by one of the amateur partners. Penalties apply only to the professional
player.
SECTION B – CONDITIONS OF THE COMPETITION
1. Specifications of the Ball
a. List of Conforming Golf Balls (Note to Rule 5-1) - Page 118.
2. Time of Starting (Note to Rule 6-3a) - Page 119.
3. Pace of Play (Note 2 to Rule 6-7)
See posted NEPGA Pace of Play Guidelines for pace of play fines and penalties.
4. Suspension of Play Due to a Dangerous Situation (Note to Rule 6-8b) - Page 120 –
121.
Discontinue Play Immediately: One prolonged signal note.
Discontinue Play: Three consecutive short signal notes.
Resume Play: Two short signal notes.
Note: All practice areas shall be closed during a suspension for a dangerous situation until the Rules
Committee has declared them open. Players who disregard such closing shall be subject to disciplinary action.
5. Practice - Page 121.
Prior to the stipulated round in stroke play, a player may practice on the designated practice areas. Rule 7-1b
applies to other practice in stroke play. Rule 7-1a covers practice before the stipulated round in match play.
6. Transportation
a. To prevent "Scouting", a player or players using a cart, or their caddies,
may not drive the cart past the ball which lies closest to the hole until all shots
have been played.
If the cart is driven past the closest ball in searching for a ball, or ahead in the
interest of safety, this is not considered a violation.
7. How to Decide Ties
In the event of a tie for first place there will be a hole by hole playoff to determine the winner immediately
following the last stipulated round.
8. Close of Competition
The competition shall be deemed to have closed when all scores have been approved by the Rules Committee. In
the event of a playoff, the competition shall be deemed to have closed when the playoff scores have been
approved by the Rules Committee.
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STARTING TEES and SCORING AREA
GENERAL
The roped area of each 1st tee defines the teeing area.
STARTING TEE(S)
For the purposes of applying Rule 6-3a (late to the tee), a player is
considered to be “on the tee” when he or she is within the roped area
surrounding the tee box.
SCORING AREA
A player has left the scoring area when he or she has departed the scoring
area and has crossed the roped area defining the scoring area. For the
purpose of applying Rule 6-6c, a competitor is considered to have returned
his or her scorecard when he or she has first left the scoring area.
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SUSPENSION OF PLAY
SUSPENSION OF PLAY FOR A DANGEROUS SITUATION: When play is
suspended for a dangerous situation, if the players in a group are between
play of two holes, they shall not resume play until the Committee has
ordered a resumption of play. If they are in the process of playing a hole,
they must discontinue play immediately and shall not thereafter resume
play until the Committee has ordered a resumption of play.
All practice areas shall be closed during suspension for a dangerous situation
until the Committee has declared them open for use.
Note: A suspension for a dangerous situation shall be signaled by one
prolonged siren or horn blast. All other types of suspension shall be signaled
by three intermittent siren or horn blasts. Resumption of play will be
signaled by two intermittent siren or horn blasts.
PENALTY FOR BREACH OF THIS LOCAL RULE: DISQUALIFICATION
All players must return to the clubhouse for a dangerous situation
suspension.
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PRESENTING SPONSORS
PRESENTING SPONSOR
Club Car, Presenting Sponsor of the NEPGA Section Championship, develops and
markets golf cars for use at golf facilities. They are represented locally by Country
Club Enterprises. Please direct your thank you letter to:
Mr. Dave Farina, Owner
Country Club Enterprises  29 Tobey Rd.  West Wareham, MA 02576
PRESENTING SPONSOR
Mercedes Benz, Presenting Sponsor of the NEPGA Section Championship, makes
luxury vehicles and is the Official Vehicle of the PGA of America. Please direct your
thank you letter to:
Mr. Stephen Cannon, Vice President, Marketing
MercedesMercedes- Benz USA, LLC  One Mercedes Dr.  Montvale, NJ 07645
PRESENTING SPONSOR
Omega, Presenting Sponsor of the NEPGA Section Championship, makes luxury
watches and is the Official Timepiece of the PGA of America. Please direct your
thank you letter to:
Mr. Stephen Urquhart, President
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SUPPORTING SPONSORS
SUPPORTING SPONSOR
The PGA TOUR, Supporting Sponsor of the NEPGA Section Championship, runs
tournaments for its membership with the goal of increasing member financial
benefits while generating revenue for charity. Please direct your thank you letter
to:
Mr. Andy Pazder
PGA TOUR  112 PGA TOUR Blvd.  Ponte Vedra Beach , FL 32082
SUPPORTING SPONSOR
Acushnet Company, Supporting Sponsor of the NEPGA Section Championship, is
the parent company of the Titleist and Footjoy brands and is one of the industry’s
leading golf product manufacturers. Please direct your thank you letter to:
Mr. David Moynihan,
Moynihan, Sales Representative
Representative
Titleist  2 Little Farm Rd.  Lakeville, MA 02347
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SUPPORTING SPONSORS
SUPPORTING SPONSOR
Taylor Made adidas Golf, Supporting Sponsor of the NEPGA Section Championship,
is one of the industry’s leading golf product and apparel manufacturers. Please
direct your thank you letter to:
Mr. Jamie Griffiths,
Griffiths , Sales Representative
Taylor Made  400 Greenwood Ave.  Rumford, RI 02916
02916
SUPPORTING SPONSOR
Nike Golf, Supporting Sponsor of the NEPGA Section Championship, is one of the
industry’s leading golf product and apparel manufacturers. Please direct your
thank you letter to:
Mr. Mike Daron,
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SUPPORTING SPONSOR
Mohegan Sun, Supporting Sponsor of the NEPGA Section Championship, is one of
New England’s premier resort and gambling destinations. Please direct your thank
you letter to:
Mr. Mark Provost,
Provost, Regional Marketing Manager
Mohegan Sun  1 Mohegan Sun Blvd.  Uncasville, CT 06382
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THINGS TO DO IN PROVIDENCE
RESTAURANTS
Mills Tavern
Tavern
101 North Main St., Providence, RI 02903
Nestled in the culinary-rich North Main Street neighborhood of Providence,
Rhode Island in the historic Pilgrim Mill's Building, Mill's Tavern offers the
charm and beauty of a bygone era with a decidedly modern twist.
Parkside Rotisserie & Bar
76 South Main St., Providence, RI 02903
The Parkside is a Manhattan-style bistro centrally located in the heart of
Providence. Chef Davenport has created an innovative and enticing menu at
the Parkside offering a wide array of upbeat foods ranging from spicy crab
cakes to exciting pasta dishes as well as the Parkside’s signature rotisserie
meat items. The Parkside’s unique atmosphere is accented by an open
kitchen where guests can enjoy watching Chef Davenport and his talented
culinary staff prepare all of the enticing entrees found on the menu.
Bacaro Restaurant
262 South Water St., Providence, RI 02903
The name Bacaro comes from Bacari, a regionally specific word from
Venice for a wine bar, a gathering place for friends to meet and share in a
quick bite and a glass of wine. The first floor of Bacaro houses the
Salumeria which is a wonderful display of all the cured meats and cheeses
we have to offer. Customers who dine on the first floor have the
opportunity to watch the Salumeria chef hand cut and prepare all the
assorted cured meats and cheeses to order. The restaurant’s main menu is
printed in house daily and reflects the food & philosophy of Italy. The
second floor of the restaurant offers dramatic views of the Providence
River and Downtown Providence as well as the open kitchen where the
chefs can be seen preparing the meals for the guests.
Haruki East
172 Wayland Ave, Providence, RI 02906
Restaurateur Haruki Kibe has been defining Japanese food in
Rhode Island for 17 years at his restaurant, Haruki. Now, in the space that
was Maverick's in Wayland Square, Kibe has opened a second restaurant
that elevates Japanese dining in Rhode Island to four-star status.
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THINGS TO DO IN PROVIDENCE
ATTRACTIONS
Roger Williams Park Zoo
100 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI 02907
Dubbed “the finest zoo in New England” by the Boston Globe. Walk through
this beautifully landscaped 40-acre zooT–Tone of the nation’s oldestT–Tand
encounter African elephants, Masai giraffes, zebras, red pandas, snow
leopards, moon bears, gibbons, giant ant eaters and more in naturalistic
settings. Open year-round 9 a.m. 4 p.m.
http://www.rwpzoo.org/
John Brown House Museum
52 Power St., Providence, RI 02906
The premier 18th-century house and museum in the state, the John Brown
House Museum presents important aspects of the social and cultural history
of the period when our country was new. Guided tours throughout the day.
http://www.rihs.org/museums/john-brown-house/
RISD Museum
224 Benefit St., Providence, RI 02903
The Museum of Art Rhode Island School of Design acquires, preserves,
exhibits, and interprets works of art and design representing diverse cultures
from ancient times to the present. Distinguished by its relationship to Rhode
Island School of Design, the Museum educates and inspires artists, designers,
students, scholars, and the general public through exhibitions, programs, and
publications.
http://risdmuseum.org/
Roger Williams Park Zoo
John Brown House Museum
RISD Museum