The WGAP CIRCUIT will be governed by the 2008 – 2011 Rules of Golf according to the R & A and in conjunction
with the USGA, WGAP, and Local Rules of the course being played. The Tournament Committee reserves the
right to modify the tournaments in any way it considers necessary. Its decision on all matters related to the
tournament shall be final.
FORMAT
1. The WGAP CIRCUIT will be played over 8 separate legs for the fiscal year 2009 using the Modified Stableford System.
2. Teams shall be classified into three (3) divisions:
Class A – 0 to 16 converted handicap
Class B – 17 to 23 converted handicap
Class C – 24 to 36 converted handicap
3. Each team can field a maximum of ten (10) players per class. The best four (4) net scores of the team, per class,
will count, and whose total scores will be the team’s score for that class.
4. When a team fields less than 4 players, they will be considered as individual entries. Likewise, when a team
fields more than 10 players, the 11th (and above) player will be considered as individual entry.
SUBMISSION OF ENTRIES
1. All official entries must be submitted by 1:00 PM, six (6) days before the actual tournament date by fax or by
email to the Tournament Chair or as indicated in the tournament notice. Use WGAP Form C – Leg Sign-Up Sheet
2. All entrants must be WGAP members with an established WGAP handicap index.
3. WGAP Form C must contain the list of players per class, their WGAP numbers, with their current handicap indices
and converted course handicaps. Please also indicate if the player is a senior and whether or not she is a member
of the club the leg is being held at. When there are more than 10 players in a class the individual player/s must be
indicated. The Individual players may serve as alternates in the event that there are NO SHOWS from that class.
They will be fielded in the order submitted. The Form must also include the name of the team Tournament Chair
and her Cell, Telephone, and Fax Number.
4. The tournament fee per leg must be paid by the end of the tournament day. In the event that any tournament fees
remain unpaid, that team’s entries for the next leg will be put on hold. All fees must be received by the deadline for
submission of entries, or, the team will automatically be withdrawn from that leg.
SUBSTITUTION AND CANCELLATION
1. Cancellation and/or substitution of entries must be done two (2) days after the submission deadline of entries
not later than 1:00 PM, or as indicated in the leg information memo.
2. Cancellation means that the player is not joining the tournament.
3. Substitution is only allowed within the same class.
PAIRINGS
1. The Pairings List will be sent via e-mail to the club’s tournament Chair on or before 7 PM, two (2) days prior to
the tournament date.
2. It is the responsibility of each team to ascertain their tee times and disseminate the same to their players.
SEQUENTIAL TEE TIME FORMAT
1. Players are required to be on deck 15 minutes prior to tee-off time for sequential format.
2. Players who arrive after their assigned tee time (late) will be disqualified, and will not be allowed to play, unless
she arrives at her starting hole, ready to play, within five (5) minutes after her starting time, for which she will be
allowed to tee off with a 2-stroke penalty on the first hole.
SHOTGUN FORMAT
1. Registration is open 1 hour before the shotgun time. All players are required to register and get their official
scorecards.
2. Players must be at their assigned holes 15 minutes before the shotgun time.
3. Players who arrive at their assigned holes after the shotgun is fired will be disqualified and will not be
allowed to play.
PLAYER’S RESPONSIBILITIES
Each player is responsible for knowing the conditions under which the competition is to be played, including her
applicable handicap and the holes at which her strokes fall. She is also expected to follow the etiquette guidelines
as outlined in the rules of golf, on the manner in which the game of golf must be played. The overriding principle is
that consideration must be shown to others on the course at all times. If a player consistently disregards these
guidelines during a round or over a period of time, the committee may take disciplinary action against the
offending player. In the case of a serious breach of Etiquette, the Committee may disqualify a player under Rule 33-7.
SCORING
Rule 6-6: SCORING IN STROKE PLAY
1. Recording Scores
Before starting to play, the players must exchange scorecards with the other players in their flight. After each hole,
the marker must check the score with the competitor and record it. On completion of the round, the marker shall
sign the card and hand it to the competitor. If more than one marker records the scores, each shall sign for the
part for which she is responsible.
2. Signing and Returning Card
After completion of the round, the competitor must check her score for each hole and settle any doubtful points
with the Committee. She shall ensure that the marker has signed the card, countersign the card herself and return
it to the Committee as soon as possible. Penalty for breach of this rule is disqualification.
3. Alteration of Card
No alteration may be made to a card after the competitor has returned it to the Committee.
4. Wrong Score for Hole
The competitor is responsible for the correctness of the score recorded (by her marker) for each hole on her
card. If she returns a score for any hole lower than actually taken, she shall be disqualified. If she returns a score
for any hole higher than actually taken, the score as returned shall stand.
It is suggested that any erasures on the scorecard must first be clarified with the Tournament Committee before
submitting the scorecard.
HANDICAPS AND HANDICAP REDUCTIONS
Handicap reductions will be applied to the player’s converted handicap for the succeeding
legs, as follows:
1. There will be NO deduction if one scores thirty nine (39) points or lower.
2. The handicap reductions for a player who scores forty (40) points and above will be the following number of strokes:
40 - 41 = -2 48 – 49 = -6
42 - 43 = -3 50 – 51 = -7
44 - 45 = -4 52 – 53 = -8
46 - 47 = -5 54 – 55 = -9
3. Stroke reductions will NOT be waived if the player opts to play for a higher class.
4. If a player with a handicap reduction does not play in the succeeding leg, the handicap stroke reduction will be applied
the next time she plays.
5. In the event that Rule 10-3 of the USGA Handicap System has been applied, then there will be no reduction on the
“succeeding leg”. However, should a player score forty (40) points and above after application of Rule 10-3, then
Rule 2 will be applied.
6. Rule 10-3. Reductiion of USGA Handicap Index Based on Exceptional Tournament Scores. The asterisk (*) beside WGAP Handicap Index indicates application of Rule 10-3.
PRIZES
1. WGAP CIRCUIT OVERALL TEAM CHAMPION
This award will be given to the team that garners the highest game points for the whole circuit.
2. WGAP CIRCUIT OVERALL TEAM CLASS CHAMPIONS
a. At the culmination of the circuit, the team with the most number of legs won will be declared as the WGAP
Circuit Class Team Champion. The 1st Runner-Up team will also be awarded.
b. The top four (4) players of the winning team and 1st runner-up per class will be awarded individual trophies
on the basis of their contributions to the legs won by the team.
3. WGAP CIRCUIT OVER-ALL INDIVIDUAL CLASS CHAMPIONS
Trophies will be given to the individuals (Champion and Runner-Up) who have garnered the highest and
second highest total stableford points, in their corresponding classes, for the entire circuit.
4. WGAP CIRCUIT LEG WINNERS (TEAM & INDIVIDUAL CATEGORY)
a. Each team’s top four (4) scores will be counted towards the team’s total points. The Tea, with the highest total
stableford points per class, will be declared the Team Leg Winner of the corresponding class. Prizes will
awarded to the four (4) players whose scores counted for the Team Leg Winner..
b. The individual with the highest stableford points per class, AND who is not from the winning team, will be
declared as the Individual Leg Champion for her respective class.
c. In every leg, a team has a chance to earn points:
Winner – three (3) game points
1st Runner-Up – two (2) game points
2nd Runner-Up – one (1) game point
The team who wins in all the 3 classes will be awarded an additional one (1) point. There will be a total of nineteen
(19) game points awarded per leg. The maximum any team can earn will be ten (10) game points. At the end of the
eight (8) legs, these game points will be the basis for qualifying in the WGAP CUP Match Play.
BREAKING TIES
1. WGAP CIRCUIT OVERALL TEAM CHAMPION
a. In the event that two (2) or more teams have the same number of game points after the circuit, the tie will be
settled by count back. First, by total number of champion wins (3 game points) won by the teams. If still tied, by the
total number of 1st runner-up wins (2 game points); and again if still tied, by the total number of 2nd runner-up wins
(1 game point).
b. If still tied, it will be based on the total number of stableford points for the championship wins.
c. If still tied, winners will be decided by a coin toss.
2. WGAP CIRCUIT CLASS TEAM CHAMPIONS
a. In the event that two (2) or more teams have the same number of leg wins after the circuit, ties will be settled by
computing the total handicaps of the four players whose scores counted in every leg won. The team with the lower
combined handicaps of the winning legs will be proclaimed the winner.
b. If there is still a tie, the total number of STABLEFORD points of all the legs won will determine the winner.
c. If there is still a tie, it will be settled by the most number of net eagles, birdies, par, etc., of the four (4) players
whose scores counted for the last leg.
3. WGAP CIRCUIT LEG WINNERS & INDIVIDUAL CLASS WINNERS
a. In the event of a tie, the team with the lower total combined handicaps of the top four (4) players whose scores
counted, will be declared as the winner. For individual class winners the player with the lower handicap wins.
b. If there is still a tie, ties will be settled by the most number of net eagles, birdies, pars, etc., of the 4 players whose
scores counted.
4. OVER-ALL INDIVIDUAL CHAMPION
a. In the event of a tie the individual with the lowest handicap will be proclaimed the winner.
b. If there is still a tie, ties will be settled by the most number of net eagles, birdies, pars, obtained in the last leg.
SLOW PLAY
USGA Rule 6-7: UNDUE DELAY; SLOW PLAY (Repeated Offense)
The player shall play without undue delay and in accordance with any pace of play guidelines which may be laid
down by the Committee. Between completion of a hole and playing from the next teeing ground, the player shall
not unduly delay play. Penalty for breach of rule: Match play – Loss of Hole; Stroke play – two strokes.
A player who fails to score a triple bogey or net zero point in a hole is enjoined to pick up her ball, to speed up play.
Subsequent failure is considered an element of undue delay under Rule 6–7. Thus, the player’s score shall be
adjusted by deducting two (2) points from the total points scored on the day.
ADDITIONAL RULES
1. TOURNAMENT OFFICIAL RESULTS
The tally of results posted on the scoreboard is not official. It is subject to confirmation by the tournament Committee.
Official results will be released to all teams, seven (7) days after the tournament.
2. LOCAL WGAP RULES
a. Preferred Lie
“A ball lying on a closely mown area through the green may be lifted without penalty and cleaned. Before lifting the
ball, the player must mark its position. Having lifted the ball, he must place it on a spot within six inches of and not
nearer the hole than where it originally lay, that is not in a hazard and not on a putting green.
A player may place his ball only once, and it is in play when it has been placed (Rule 20-4). If the ball fails to come
to rest on the spot on which it was placed, it must be replaced. If the ball when placed comes to rest on the spot on
which it is placed and it subsequently moves, there is no penalty and the ball must be played as it lies, unless the
provisions of any other Rule apply.
If the player fails to mark the position of the ball before lifting it or moves the ball in any other manner, such as rolling
it with a club, he incurs a penalty of one (1) stroke.
Note: “Closely mown area” means any area of the course, including paths through the rough, cut to fairway height or less.
Penalty for Breach of Local Rule:
Match play – Loss of hole
Stroke play – Two strokes
b. Embedded Ball
Through the green, a ball that is embedded in its own pitch mark in the ground may be lifted, without penalty, cleaned
and dropped as near as possible to where it lies but no nearer the hole.
A player may not take relief it the ball is embedded in sand or it is clearly unreasonable for her to make a stroke
because of interference by anything other than the condition covered by this Local Rule
Penalty for Breach of Local Rule:
Match Play – Loss of hole
Stroke Play – Two strokes
c. Stones in Bunkers
Stones in Bunkers are movable obstructions (Rule 24-1 applies).
d. Fire Ant Hills
Fire ant hills are to be considered as Ground Under Repair (Rule 25-1 applies).
A player may not take relief if it is clearly unreasonable to make a stroke because of use of an unnecessarily
abnormal stance, swing or direction of play.
e. French Drains
French drains are Ground Under repair (Rule 25-1 applies)
Penalty for Breach of Local Rule:
Match Play – Loss of hole
Stroke Play – Two strokes
f. Edging Grooves
If a ball lies on an edging groove around a putting green the player may, without penalty, lift the ball, clean it
and place it out of the groove in the nearest position to where it lay which is not nearer the hole.
g. Ball Deflected by Overhead Power Lines
If a ball strikes an overhead power line, the stroke is canceled and the player must play a ball as nearly as possible
at the spot from which the original ball was played.
Penalty for Breach Of Local Rule:
Match Play – Loss of hole
Stroke Play – Two strokes
h. Transportation
When one cart is shared by two or more players, the cart and everything in it are deemed to be the equipment of the
player whose ball is involved, except that, when the cart is being moved by one of the players, the cart and everything
in it are deemed to be the equipment of that player.
i. Dress Code
All players are obliged to follow and observe the proper dress code. No jogging pants, tight pants, biking shorts,
leggings, denim pants, tube tops, plunging necklines, see through shirts or blouses are permitted. Shorts must not be
more than seven (7) inches above the kneecap. The committee has the discretion to prohibit a player from playing if
she is not properly dressed.
j. Use of Golf Carts
i. Golf cart(s) per flight will be allowed as long as the host club can provide enough golf carts for the entire field.
ii. Only players 55 yrs.old and above can rent a golf cart, at their own expense and load their golf bag.
iii. Penalties for the unauthorized use of golf carts in cases where golf cart(s) per flight are not allowed by the host club:
1st offense (1st hole) – 2 strokes
2nd offense (2nd hole) – 2 strokes
Total – 4 maximum stroke-penalty
Continued use – DISQUALIFICATION
k. Use of Umbrella Girl/Boy
i. No umbrella boy/girl is allowed.
ii. Penalties for breach of rule:
1st offense (1st hole) – 2 strokes
2nd offense (2nd hole) – 2 strokes
Total – 4 maximum stroke-penalty
Continued use – DISQUALIFICATION
l. Use of Cellular Phones
i. Phones must be kept on silent mode ay all times. Use of cellular phones is allowed for text messaging only and
must not cause undue delay. If a player is observed to be causing undue delay due to continued use of the cellular
phone for text messaging, penalties will be applied based on USGA Rule 6-7: UNDUE DELAY; SLOW PLAY. Ringing
Phones and voice calls on the fairway will be considered a serious breach of golf etiquette.
ii. The host club as well as the players must inform their caddies to turn off their cellular phones.
iii. Protests, if any, must be done in writing and addressed to the WGAP Board.
m. Protection from Lightning
According to the Appendix IV of the USGA rules, all players and caddies must be informed about and are urged to
take every precaution to protect them from lightning, as there have been many deaths and injuries from lightning on
golf courses. Under USGA Rules 6-8 and 33-2d players have the right to stop play if they think lightning
n. Specifications of Clubs and Balls
i. Clubs
1. “Any driver the player carries must have a clubhead, identified by model and loft, that is named on the current List
of Conforming Driver Heads issued by the USGA.”
Exception: A driver with a clubhead that was manufactured prior to 1999 is exempt from this condition.
2. Penalty for carrying, but not making stroke with, club or clubs in breach of condition:
Stroke play — Two strokes for each hole at which any breach occurred; maximum penalty per round — Four strokes.
3. Any club or clubs carried in breach of this condition must be declared out of play by the player to his opponent in
match play or his marker or a fellow - competitor in stroke play immediately upon discovery that a breach has
occurred. If the player fails to do so, he is disqualified.
Penalty for making stroke with club in breach of condition: DISQUALIFICATION
ii. Balls
“The ball the player plays must be named on the current List of Conforming Golf Balls issued by the United States
Golf Association.”
Penalty for breach of condition: DISQUALIFICATION
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