Proposed USGA 2019 Rules
USGA has developed a number of rule changes that are out for review with a schedule to implement them as of January 1, 2019. Some of these will help improve pace of play for everyone.
Golf Digest has “A comprehensive guide to the “New Rules of Golf”” – Click Here This is a great summary of the proposed rule changes, simplified and illustrated.
PLEASE NOTE – These USGA rules are NOT in effect until 2019 as such are not part of Metro Seniors rules for 2017.
Metro Seniors Rules 2017
Metro St. Louis Seniors Golf Association uses USGA rules, except where we make specific changes as listed in out Policies and Procedures and in the Tournament Rules Summary (page 13 in your 2017 Member Directory).
The Board has ruled that the we will immediately begin use of the flagstick rule – no penalty if your putted ball would hit the flagstick standing in the hole. This is expected to help improve Pace of Play, reduced juggling of flagstick for ball off green and on green, faster ready putting.
The new flagstick rule is now being added to the Tournament Rules Summary (page 13 in your 2017 Member Directory). A revised page will be available as soon final language is approved.
Future Metro Seniors Rule Changes – 2017 / 2018
The Rules Committee and Board have not had a complete review of all the proposed rule changes but will do so during the next months. Where these simplify MSLSGA rules and meet the needs of our members, we will look at expedited implementation during 2017 and for the 2018 season.
Want to help – offer to join the Rules Committee, or consider running for a Board Position for your Division when they open. Talk to your Division VP or Division Board representatives.