2.0 Men 
2.1 General
2.2 Competitions/Scrambles
   2.2.1 Saturday
   2.2.2 Wednesday
   2.2.3 Friday
   2.2.4 Christmas Hampers
2.3 Club Trophies 
   2.3.1 Bruce and Martin 
   2.3.2 Club Champs – MatchPlay
   2.3.3 Club Champs – Strokeplay 
   2.3.4 Ellis  
   2.3.5 Hay  
   2.3.6 Petley   
   2.3.7 Robert and Ryder 
   2.3.8 Shootout 
   2.3.9 Summer  Cup 
   2.3.10 Summer Skins 
   2.3.11 Top and Puppy Dog 
   2.3.12 A1 Homes Competition
   2.3.13 Contingencies
2.4 Pennants

4.0 Veteran – Men and Women
4.1 General – Eligibility
4.2 Club Day – Tuesday
4.3 Interclubs
   4.3.1 Capitation fees
4.4 Trophies - Men
   4.4.1 Diehards
   4.4.2 Conder
   4.4.3 Stableford
   4.4.4 Petley Golfer & Chapman Goat
4.5 Trophies – Women
   4.5.1 Sally Turner
   4.5.2 Roper 
   4.5.3 Stableford
   4.5.4 Diehards

5.0 Nine Hole  - Men and Women
5.1 General
5.2 Club Day - Wednesday
5.3 Competitions
   5.3.1 Women’s Club Championship
   5.3.2 Men’s Club Championship
   5.3.2 Stableford
   5.3.3 Putting
   5.3.4 Homelinks (Ladies only)

6.0 Juniors
6.1 General
Junior Plus Programme
6.2 Approved Juniors - Boys
6.3 Approved Juniors - Girls
6.4 Club Day - Sunday
6.5 Training/Clinics
6.6 Trophies
   6.6.1 Club Championship
   6.6.2 U19 Club Championship
   6.6.3 McLean Gibb
   6.6.4 Goldsbury
   6.6.5 Putting
   6.6.6 Most Improved
6.7 Emerging Players Funding

7.0 Mixed Days
7.1 General
7.2 Competitions
   7.2.1 Omanu Rosebowl
   7.2.2 Hilda Ball Foursomes Championship
   7.2.3 Marise Cup
   7.2.4 Hauraki
   7.2.5 Lewis
   7.2.6 Turner Tankard, Gibb Goblets, President Potts
   7.2.7 Bone of Contention
   7.2.8 Hardy Watson
   7.2.9 Kaimai Tray
   7.2.10 I’Anson
7.3 Twilight
   7.3.1 Wednesday
   7.3.2 Tuesday

8.0 Membership Conditions
8.1 Full Playing
8.2 Under 35years
8.3 Silver
8.4 Nine hole
8.5 Off Peak
8.6 Nine Hole Special
8.7 Country

1.0 All Sections – General Information
1.1 Etiquette – Courtesy on the Course
Golf etiquette covers both courtesy and priority on the course as well as care of the course.
• Don’t move, talk or stand close to a player making a stroke
• Don’t play until the group in front is out of the way
• Always play without delay. Leave the putting green as soon as all players have holed out. Don’t mark your card until you have cleared the putting green.
• Invite faster groups to play through, especially if you have been delayed in looking for lost ball.
• Replace divots, smooth footprints in bunkers and repair pitch marks on greens.
• Don’t step in the line of another players putt or line of sight
• Don’t drop clubs on the putting green
• Replace the flagstick carefully avoiding damaging the hole.
Consideration for Other Players
• Do not stand directly behind the player making a stroke. Golf is sport of great tradition characterised by exemplary behaviour and sense of fair play.
• No unsporting behaviour should be tolerated, including loss of temper, verbal abuse of officials and players, throwing of clubs and shouting.
Slow Play - Time Saving Suggestions
• Be on the tee ready to play at least five minutes before tee off time, establish partners, the honour and anything else beforehand.
• Identify ball prior to commencing play with each player indicating brand/markings etc of their ball. Advise others if ball is changed during round.
• The player with the honour should tee their ball ready to hit, on the starters instruction or as soon as the players ahead are out  of range.
• Watch where each players ball lands then walk briskly to your  ball – much time is lost by players leisurely strolling up the fairway.
• Sometimes it is better not to assist with the search for a lost ball until after you have played. If you cannot find the ball within five minutes, please ensure you call through players following.
• Make a preliminary club selection as you approach your ball – reappraise on arrival at the spot. Have your practice swing/s while the others are hitting their next shot.
• On arrival at the green:
Park your trundler where you are likely to exit from the green
Look for and repair your pitch mark
Line up your putt while others are putting
Don’t mark tap ins – knock it in to save time
• Walk briskly to the next tee – player with honour tees off before marking card.
Your place in the field is immediately behind the group in front – not immediately in front of the group behind.
Priority on the course
• In the absence of special rules, two-ball matches should have precedence over and be entitled to pass any three or four-ball match.
• A single player  should give way to a match of any kind.
• Any match playing 18 holes is entitled to pass a match playing a shorter round (exception: 9 hole club day).
• If a match fails to keep its place on the course and loses more than one clear hole on the players in front, it should invite the match following to pass.
• Players participating in official matches on their designated Club Competition day, shall have the right to play through the starting tees in the event a match goes beyond 18 holes.
• Players who play a match at times designated for ‘casual’ play do not have the right to play through the starting tees of a subsequent Club competition and will have to wait for tee to become available.

1.2 Care of the Course
Bunkers
To minimise the disturbance of sand, always enter and leave the bunker at its lowest point and before leaving a bunker, carefully fill and smooth all holes and footprints to allow the next player a fair lie.
Divots
Through the green, a player should ensure that any turf cut or displaced, is replaced at once and pressed down.  If cut turf is not available, the use of sand is acceptable.
When taking a practice swing, players should avoid causing damage to the course. If divots taken, please repair.
Ball/pitch  marks
• A player should ensure any damage to the putting green made by a ball is carefully repaired. A pitch mark repairer should be used, but failing that, a tee.
Damage to Greens and Flagsticks
• Players should ensure when putting down bags or the flagsticks, no damage is done to the putting green, that neither they nor their caddies damage the hole by standing to close to it while holding the flagstick or removing the ball from the hole.
• The flagstick should be properly replaced in the hole before players leave the putting green they should not lean on their putters, particularly when removing a ball from the hole.
• When attending the flagstick, wherever possible, hold the flag itself and stand at arms length from the hole, ensuring no shadow falls over the hole.
• Do not take trundlers or bags on to the putting green.
• Avoid dragging golf shoes on the green causing damage from footwear, do not walk on another players’ line and on completion of the hole, repair any damage as a courtesy to those following.
Reporting Damage
Please report to the Manager, any damage or vandalism on the course.

Golf Carts
• Golf carts users should comply with any local rules regarding their use, remain on designated areas, avoid severe braking or turning, park as far away as practically possible from greens, tees and hazards and above all, use common sense.
• Golf carts are to be driven in the rough at all times. Fairways may be crossed on the high ground.

1.3   Safety on the Course
• The occupational Health &Safety Act requires employers to maintain a safe working environment. The following are safe practices to prevent and reduce the risk of injury to staff:
• Greens maintenance – players are not permitted to hit onto the green untilmowers or other machinery are clear of the green (the flagstick will normally be removed while working on the green).
• Fairway & Rough Maintenance – players must ensure that any vehicle on the course is out of range before playing their shot unless called on to play by the operator of the vehicle.
• Other situations – in all other situations where staff are engaged in work on the course and are within range, players must await acknowledgement from staff before taking their shot (usually a wave).
• Spraying of Chemicals – spraying of pesticides, fungicides and other chemicals is an essential part of course maintenance. Warning signs regarding spraying will be displayed when toxic chemicals are in use and there will be occasions when the course may be closed to permit extensive spraying.

1.4   Personal Safety and Course Hazards
A golf course can be a hazardous environment and players must maintain vigilance at all times to prevent accidental injury to themselves and others. The following areas are notified as being of higher than normal hazard, for our course:
2nd hole -
• 5th hole – the bank  is prone to collapsing (particularly after rain) so if retrieving a ball from right side (sign posted) please be aware of this.
• 7th hole – if players are just leaving the green and making their way to the 8th tee, please wait until all players have arrived at that tee.
• 9th & 18th holes – if players in your group are playing shots from over the rise, ensure that one of the group stands on the top of the rise until all shots have been played. Players on the  tee are not to  hit until person leaves the top of the rise
• 2nd, 12th   & 13th  – when approaching the greens, be aware of players teeing off the men’s tee.
 
1.5   Dress Code
The following are guidelines as to what is acceptable and what will be deemed as unacceptable clothing when on the course or in the Clubhouse.
Ladies  
• No strap tops or singlet type tops
• No bike, stretch, tight pants
• No track or trainer pants
• No midriff tops
• No logos to be larger than 10cm x 10cm
• Tops must have collar and or sleeves
 
Men
• No rugby type shorts or jerseys
• No beach shorts
• No track, trainer type pants
• No work boots on course or in clubhouse
• No sleeveless shirts/tops
• No protective/safety clothing e.g. Hi Viz
• No logos to be larger than 10cm x 10cm
• Shorts and trousers must be of a good dress standard
General
• Dress jeans will be permitted
• Boat shoes without socks will be permitted
• Rubber thongs (jandals) will not be permitted in the Clubhouse or on course
• Sandals will be permitted in Clubhouse NOT on course
• Shoes worn on the course will not be permitted in the Clubhouse
• NO bare feet  and  NO hats/headwear to be worn in clubhouse

At all times the attire worn on the course and in the Clubhouse must be of a clean and tidy standard and should not be offensive or cause offense.  Ill fitting, dirty, torn, faded, patched, untidy or revealing attire will not be permitted – NO EXCEPTIONS.
Members and visitors are asked to use common sense when playing on the course or using the course and facilities. If unsure please follow this simple guide: “if in doubt…don’t”.
You may be refused use of the course and course facilities if you do not comply with the guidelines above.  Please do not put yourself in the position where this might cause embarrassment not only to yourself, but also visitors and Club Members alike.

1.6   Motorised Carts/Bikes
Motorised transport, whether hired or privately owned, may be used by any member in any club competition except club championship events and the qualifying rounds (if any) relating to such events. Applications to use motorised transport in these events will only be considered by the Match Committee if a current medical certificate is produced.
• In an effort to preserve our fairways, please ensure that carts/bikes are driven in the rough  when proceeding towards the green.
• If your ball is on the fairway, park your cart/bike on the edge, select the club to play your shot and walk to your ball.
• If you must cross the fairway, ensure it is done on high areas and at right angles.
• Maintain a minimum of two meters when parking or passing the edge of greens or tees.
• Carts/bikes may be prohibited from use at any time, due to the conditions of the course
• Written application can be made to the club to use privately owned motorised transport and written consent received prior to using on the course.
• Motorised transport must not emit excessive noise or fumes and be serviced regularly.
• The playing committee reserves the right at all times to grant or revoke permission to use a motor bike or other forms of motorised transport on the course.

1.7   Hole in One
Home Course
• In no case will a cash payment be made to the member in lieu of a shout.
• A shout shall be considered a drink all round (as funds permit) for persons wishing to partake at the invitation of the player (who scored the h.i.o.), after consultation with the Manager.
• A drink consists of a normal single order for a person. Eg a single nip of spirits, a glass of beer or medium glass of wine or soft drink.
• When all persons have been served in accordance with the above, the shout shall be considered completed.
• Limit of shout - $200 to be used on the day on which the hole in one is achieved. Provided the bar is open.
• A player may if he/she wishes, contribute over the above limit.
• The club will provide a trophy for presentation to the player.
Away Course
Same as above to apply except player to present a signed receipt up to the value of $200.00 from the Manager or Bar Manager of the club where the shout has taken place.

1.8   Course Closure (prior to commencement)
The responsibility for a course closure rests with the Course Superintendent, and when this happens the following procedures will apply:-
• Immediately the decision is made, the Course Superintendent should contact and advise the Club Captain. They then should advise the subsidiary captains as applicable (Men, Ladies, Veterans, Nine Hole, Mixed, Juniors), phone the radio stations, the Professional, Caterer, Manager and Custodian.
• Delays on intermittent basis i.e. frost, rain etc should be treated as course closures.

1.8.1 Frost Delay
The course may be closed at the discretion of the Course Superintendent and when this occurs scheduled events take precedence over members and casual golfers who were planning to play prior to the scheduled event. They can play  after the scheduled events.
1.8.2 Cancelling a Scheduled Event
If a decision is made by the Captain of the day, the following procedures will apply.
• Contact and advise committee, phone the radio stations (Media Works 5710444 93.4 More FM / Radio Network Classic Hits 98.5 Mon-Fri 5789139 or Sat/Sun 0274465601), the Professional, Caterer, Manager, Bar and Greens Superintendent.
• Every effort should be made to notify players of the decision as early as practicable through the radio network cancellation services.
1.8.3 Closure for Motorised Transport
• The Course Superintendent shall be responsible for deciding whether or not the course will be closed for carts/bikes.  The Professional shall be advised and notification given to motorised transport users.

1.9 Course Closure (after commencement of play)
The responsibility for the suspension or cancellation of play rests with the Captain of the Day.
• Immediately the decision is made, the Captain of the Day should advise players on the course that play has been suspended or cancelled.
• All players in the competition (on and off the course) will be notified immediately by use of air horn and verbal notice to players on the course.
• For suspension or cancellation of play The Rules of Golf will apply.

1.10 Start Times
Monday – (Subject to special events) Open all day, one tee start

Tuesday  Veterans –      8.30am – 12.30pm, two tee start;   
                                   9.00am (July & August)
Tuesday Businesshouse Twilight  - 5.30pm Multi tee start (Oct-Mar)

Wednesday 9 hole –      8.30am – 10.00am, two tee start
                                   9.00am (July & August)
Wednesday Scramble –  11.00am – 1.00pm, two tee start

Thursday Women –        8.30am – 12.30pm, two tee start
                                    9.00am (July & August
Twilight  -                      3.45 – 5.45pm (Oct – Mar)

Thursday Women –        8.00 – 9.00am one tee start (Dec - Feb)

Friday Scramble –          One tee start up to 1.00pm

Saturday Women –        8.24am – 9.00am, two tees (Mar – Nov)
                                   12 – 1.00pm – Maximum of 8 players
Saturday Men –            7.30am – 8.24am & 11.00am – 1.00pm (Mar – Nov)
Saturday Mixed - Summer season December 18 – February (week after final summer cup)  is one tee start from 7am

Sunday Juniors –          8.15am - 9.30am, one tee start
Sunday Mixed and Social 10.00am, one tee start (unless otherwise specified)
Sunday Other –   Course available for casual play, one tee start
  

1.10.1 Tee Booking
Omanu Golf Club generally operates on a roll up system. Start sheets are used for specified events.
On Line Tee Booking is available for green fee players only.
1.10.2 Two tee starts
There needs to be a minimum of 80 players for a two tee start to operate with the exception of section club days. On club days sections may operate off two tees but should there be less than 80 players, casual golfers may be permitted to play within the field. Casual players are to commence 15 minutes after the last  of  the field.

1.11 Forms of Play
Matchplay
Matchplay is a hole by hole competition. The  result is calculated according to how many holes a player wins or loses. The match is won once a player is ahead more than the number of holes remaining. E.G. if after 16 holes Player A has won three or more holes than Player B, A cannot lose and would have won the match 3 & 2 (3 holes up with 2 to play.) The most a player can win by is 10 & 8 .

Should the match be all square after 18 holes, this is called a ‘halved’ match, but if a result is required, the players will move to the first hole (19th) and continue playing until someone wins a hole. E.g. If Player A wins the first extra hole, the result will read they won on the 19th.

Matchplay entry
If a player enters a match play event which extends beyond one day/week (eg Club Champs, Top Dog or TopCat) they must be eligible to play in all rounds. If for any reason they are unable to play a match he/she must notify the match Captain. For other than bereavement, illness or injury the match committee will decide if the reason is valid. If the reason given is not considered valid and if the player still decides not to play he/she will not be eligible to play in the next major Club event or championship. If the reason is deemed to be valid and later found the information given is incorrect the penalty will apply.

Strokeplay (Gross)
The score at each hole is entered on the scorecard and totalled. The player who completes the stipulated round in the fewest strokes will be the winner.
Strokeplay (Medal)
The score at each hole is entered on the scorecard, totalled and player’s course handicap is deducted. The player who completes the stipulated round in the fewest net strokes will be the winner.
Par
Is playing the stroke value of each hole and according to the individual’s handicap (as in stableford) after taking into account your stroke allowance, will give a net result against par e.g.
• Any net score over par is a loss (or -1)
• Any net  par score is square (or 0)
• Any net score under par is a win (or +1)
• The +’s and –‘s are totalled and the winner is the player with the highest positive total (e.g. +4)

Stableford
The player takes the stroke at holes as in par competition using course handicap and to score points on the net result at each hole. At the end of the round all points scored are added up and the player having the highest number of points is the winner
In scoring after allowing for handicaps, stableford points are awarded as follows:
2 over par (double bogey)     0 points
1 over par (bogey)               1 points
Par                                      2 points
1 under par (birdie)              3 points
2 under par (eagle)              4 points
3 under par (albatross)         5 points
e.g. 
• A player receiving a stroke on a par four hole who scores four giving him a net 3 – for this he receives three points.
• A player at a par three hole scores a four but does not receive a stroke – for this he receives one point.

Fourball
Two players  play as partners, each taking strokes at holes as in a par competition. If one of the partners wins a hole and the other halves it only the win is counted. If one halves a hole with par and the other loses only the half is counted and so on. Plus, minus and half signs are added at the end of the round and recorded as in an ordinary par competition.
Fourball Matchplay
Handicaps are applied by reducing the stroke handicaps of all players by the handicap of the lowest handicap player, who will then play off scratch. The other three players are then allowed their resulting handicaps.
Foursomes
Two players play as partners and use one ball. The partners play from alternate tees and thereafter strike alternatively during the play of each hole. If either incurs a penalty stroke, this does not alter the order of play. In a foursomes stroke competition the sides gross score is subject to deduction of half the partners aggregate handicaps.
Canadian Foursomes
Both players play from the tees, then the best ball is chosen and the play continues, players taking alternative shots as in foursomes. Handicaps are combined and divided accordingly.
American Foursomes
Both players tee off, then each player plays their partners ball. Select the best ball with the owner of that ball playing the next shot. Play alternative shots from here until the ball is in the hole.
Bisque Par
This is played against par, but with the allowable strokes taken wherever the player wishes, not necessarily as set down on the card.  Stokes taken must be decided upon when marking the card hole by hole and not at the conclusion of the round e.g.
• A player with a six on a five par may use one of his stokes for a half (0), two for a win (+) or none for a loss (-) .
Ambrose
All play from the tee. Most advantageous ball is chosen. All the team play from that point. Play is continued on that basis until the ball is holed.  Order of play: highest handicap play first from the tee. Order of play through the green is: chosen player’s ball plays last, then in order of handicap starting with the highest. Handicaps are combined and divided accordingly.
Eclectic
Competitors play two or more rounds and the eclectic score is the lowest score obtained at each hole on the rounds. Sometimes the competitions extend over the whole season and the total score for the holes is subject to deduction of half the player’s handicap held on the last day of competition.

1.12 Par 3’s
• Number 4, 7, 14 and 17 are compulsory  play over holes.  If the following group are on the tee block you must call over .
• Should the group following waiver the play over, that is only on their discretion.

1.13 Cards
• It is the care and responsibility of the player to enter the correct competition(s) when obtaining card.
• It is compulsory to submit a card for handicapping for all rounds played.
• Once a match has been won and the player(s) chooses to play out remaining holes, the scores on those holes must be the actual score or par, whichever is the lower.
• Cards are to be drawn for 9 or 18 holes and to be returned for handicapping.

 

1.14 Practising on the Course
• Players may play a few casual holes (13 or more holes register as a complete round for handicapping).
• Players may practise on the course playing no more than two balls
• Players may not practise on the course (tees, fairways, bunkers or greens) with multiple balls, except for the practice green and bunker to the right of the 13th fairway.

1.15 Designated Practice Areas

The following areas have been designated under rule 33-2c as practice areas
which may be used by competitors to practise prior to competing in a stroke play round, on the same day or between rounds if the event is played over consecutive days.

1) The practice green adjacent to the 1st tee and within an area surrounding it defined by a mown cut line.
2) The matted surface area of the warm-up net adjacent to number one tee.
3) The practice green behind the driving range and within an area surrounding it defined by the mown cut line. This area includes the bunker.
4) An area from the out of bounds line at the right hand side of the 15th fairway extending to the northeast to the fence along the railway line northwest to the drain between Maunganui Road and the bridge behind the 15th green.
5)    An area to the right hand side of the path from the bridge behind the 15th green to the back of the 16th blue tees and continuing through to the north western boundarY by the industrial area defined by the mown cut line. This practice area    
also extends to the northeast to the fence along the railway line.

All of the above areas with the exception of number 4 are part of the competition course and a ball coming to rest in areas 1, 2, 3 or 5 during competition play must be played as it lies or relief taken under an applicable rule of golf.

During competition play practice greens are “wrong greens” and ball must be dropped off at nearest point of relief. No penalty.

Practice areas may be used by competitors to practice prior to competing in a stroke play round on the same day, or between rounds if the event is played over consecutive days.

Competitors  practising on the course other than within designated practice areas  prior to competing in a stroke play competition on the same day will be deemed to have been in breach of rule 7-1b (practising on the course).  The penalty for breaching this rule is disqualification. In the event of a stroke play competition being played over consecutive days then practise between rounds on other than designated practice areas is not permitted. Same rule, same penalty.

1.16 Golf Passport
As a member of one of the five participating clubs in the 5 Course Golf Passport scheme, members are entitled to play a round of golf at one of the four away courses for only $20. Clubs are Tauranga, Mt Maunganui, Omokoroa, Te Puke and Omanu. Fairview and Omanu have the same arrangement.
The following are the terms and conditions:
• Must be a financial member of one of the participating clubs and must have playing rights at home club
• $20 applies to any round played under the Golf Passport scheme
• Play is subject to availability  and booking along with evidence of membership (card) prior to play to claim the discounted price

Passport rates at Omanu on Wednesdays or Saturdays can not  be guaranteed as there is generally no availability.  Visiting members can take their chances at the tail of the respective fields.

1.17 Distance Measuring Devices
A player may obtain distance information by using a device that measures distance only. (Not other conditions that might affect play e.g. gradient, wind speed, temperature etc).

1.18 Stroke Holes
• Stroke holes will be calculated biennially by assessing all cards over the preceding 12 months based on the following handicaps. Men  0-24; Ladies 0-36 .
• Holes 1, 2 ,9 & 18 not to be stroke holes one or two.

1.19 Handicaps
New members must have handicaps allocated by NZ Golf prior to entering competitions.

1.20 Course Record and Best Gross Scores – Conditions
• Definition: An official Course Record will only be accepted when playing the lie in an individual stroke play competition with the holes and tee markers in their proper medal or championship positions.
• Note: Score returned when a singles event is played in conjunction with a four ball event are excluded.
• Definition: An official Best Gross Score will only be accepted in made in an individual stroke play competition with the holes in their proper medal or championship positions and tee markers in position to maintain the playing length of the course. Preferred lies will be permitted.
• Note: Scores returned when a singles event is played in conjunction with a four ball event are excluded.
• A copy of the card for either a Course Record or a Best Gross Score should be forwarded by the Club Secretary to the District Association Secretary, who should then advise New Zealand Golf of the appropriate record. (Amateur players only).

• For the purposes of Course Record or Best Gross Scores:
• A competition is a club, open, district, national or international event where the players have not organised their own fellow competitors i.e. a scramble becomes a ‘competition’ when the club organises the playing group on an official club day. ‘Extra day’ scores are excluded.
• A ‘four ball event’ includes four ball stroke play events, team events, and any others where the final score is reliant on more than an individual score.
• The hole in the correct position means that there can be no Record or Best Gross Score if there is any temporary green in place, as even if the playing length of the course is unaltered, the playing conditions are.
• Tee markers in the correct position means that if there is any temporary tee in place, it must be there for a term of no less that six months, and the playing length and characteristics of the hole must be unaltered. Each tee marker does not have to be exactly on the marker plate, but the overall playing length of the course must be maintained.

1.21 Competitions – 18 Hole & 9 Hole

Members with 18 hole and 9 hole handicaps can play in each others competition provided the exception is specified in the conditions of the competition and in the advertising for the event so that all players are aware of the exception before entering. 
It is also recommended, when there are sufficient players to make it viable, there should be separate 9 hole and 18 hole division with prizes allocated accordingly.   

1.22 Disciplinary Procedures

The Rules of the Club (25 & 26) outline Disciplinary Powers and Expulsion of Members for infringement of Club Rules (at the end of this paper).
The purpose of this paper is to outline probable indiscretions and possible remedies and penalties to apply, including those for playing indiscretions.
Indiscretions:
• Playing misbehaviour and or course damage
• Cheating:  Deliberate breaking of golf rules. Eg
a. Playing off an incorrect/unjust handicap
b. Incorrect counting of score on a hole
c. Moving of ball in rough etc
d. Altering a score after the card has been signed
e. Entering an incorrect score into the handicap system

• Match Committee of the day to sort any complaints, preferably on the day or within 3 days of complaint.  Playing complaints can be given verbally.

• Considerations of the match outcome/score/result need to be cognisant  of any referee rulings made, which are final.

• Handicap infringements. Eg
a. “Farming” handicaps
b. Failing to submit cards
These infringements are to be managed by the Club Handicapper and/or his/her Committee
• Abuse of members, Club Officers or Staff
• Drug use or drunkenness resulting in inappropriate action , abuse or damage.
• Theft

1.22.1.1 Management
For indiscretions other than:
• Those managed by the Referee or Match Committee
• Those managed by the Handicapper and/or his/her Committee
• Those that meet the criteria of breaking the Club Rules
The Club Captain shall form a Committee of three to manage the hearing and outcomes.

1.22.1.2 Procedures
Both parties to be given the opportunity to present their version of events before decisions are made.

1.22.1.3 Disciplinary Options Available
• Consideration to be given to 1st, 2nd or 3rd offence.
• Cancellation/amendment of competition score, result and prizes won
• Suspension from future play, competitions or the Club
• Written apology
• Written warnings
• Expulsion from the Club 

2.0   Men

2.1  General
The Men’s section of the Club are responsible for the scrambles/competitions which are played on the following days:-
• Saturday Competitions
• Wednesday Scramble
• Friday Scramble
• Approved Juniors are permitted to play in Men’s scrambles and trophy events. See Junior Section 6.5.1
• In the event the Saturday afternoon field is full (eg as a consequence of morning frost or popular event) the woman and approved  juniors are to only play at the tail of the field if spaces are available.

2.2.1 Saturday – Trophy Matches and Scrambles
For trophy competitions extending over more than one round, the handicap index applicable to the first round shall be retained throughout the competition.  For handicap matchplay competition, the handicap index shall be that held on the day of the match. Unless otherwise specified the handicap index grades will be:

• Seniors up to    9.0; 
• Intermediate     9.1 – 15.6; 
• Junior              15.7-23.2; 
• Junior B           23.3+

 Matches
• Requests to play matches before or after the advertised date will not be granted by the Match Committee
• Players must be available to play the date and time as advertised – application must be made to the Committee to play at a different time  but only in exceptional circumstances will this be permitted.
• Players who are unable to fulfil their obligations in competing the competition rounds or the associated plate and consolations rounds,  are requested NOT to enter the competition (or qualifying rounds).
• All matches tied after 18 holes and continuing from the 19th shall be played from the original starting tee.
• Matches have no special privileges on course and so are asked to show the same courtesy and etiquette as expected for any other game.
Scrambles
• The competition of the day shall be designated by the Men’s Committee
• Unless specified, handicaps for scramble competitions will be:

• Senior  Up to      9;
• Intermediate     10-16; 
• Junior               17-24; 
• Junior B             25+
• Any ties shall be by count back unless otherwise stated.
• Scramble haggle is compulsory (Club champs and handicap pending excepted).
• Starting office to close at 12.45pm to allow starters time to prepare for their matches.
• Members may bring a guest but no group bookings permitted.
• Casual visitors may follow the field on Saturday if there is space; no commitments are to be made.

Eligibility
• To enter or receive any prize or trophy, members must be financial at the commencement of the competition.
• A financial member is either fully paid up or has a current payments schedule in place.

Starting
• Unless specified, during the season March – November start times are 7.30-8.17am (Women 8.24-9.00am) and 11am – 1.00pm, starting off two tees (#1 & #10).
• Eight women players are eligible to play between 12 – 1.00pm subject to availability.
In the event the afternoon field is full (eg as a consequence of morning frost or popular event) the woman and approved juniors are to only play at the tail of the field if spaces are available.
• Summer season December 18 – February (week after final summer cup)  is one tee start from 7am
• Start times are available to eligible players on a roll up basis only. 
• All players are to print cards and report to the starters window on arrival. Starting tees allocated on a random basis.
• If a person checks in a four at the starters window, they must pay for all players in that four and present the playing cards for all four players.  If a person/s is not present prior to their tee time, the four will be delayed and placed further down the starting sheet.
• ‘Constant fours’ should be avoided as a matter of policy

2.2.2 Wednesday Scramble – Men  Blue Tees, Women Yellow Tees
• This competition is played off two tees from 11am – 1.00pm throughout the year.  Stableford plus a teams event. The team event is decided weekly.
• Players must have a current NZ Golf Handicap to enter the competition.
• Open to  men and women.  For the teams event ladies are allocated two extra shots i.e. Current handicap 12 but for the team event  handicap will be 14. A team can consist of any number of women.
• Start times are allocated on a random basis
• Check in at starters window as per Saturday men’s club day
• ‘Constant fours’ should be avoided as a matter of policy
• Maximum playing handicap for women is 40
• Minimum scramble 30 players
• Three divisions 0-12; 13-24; 25+ (men only)
• Members may bring a guest but no group bookings permitted.

2.2.3 Friday Scramble – Men White tees, Ladies Yellow Tees
• This competition is stableford and one tee start only up to 1.00pm.
• It is not compulsory to enter the scramble.
• Open to men and women and juniors.
• Starting as per Saturday men’s club day (#1 tee only)
• Minimum scramble 20 players
• Raffles run for Social Club

2.2.4 Christmas Hamper Tournaments
• Only members who have played in at least 10 Wednesday or Saturday events during the past 12 months, unless by invite by the committee or spaces are available.
• Start sheet will be made available

2.3 Club Trophies
2.3.1 Bruce and Martin – Four ball best ball
• Maximum handicap 24 Drawn partners from each division. Seniors 0-12 & juniors 13-24
• Two  rounds on net.
• First 32 lowest handicaps drawn by lot with the 32 higher handicaps.
• Bruce Trophy to best net; Martin trophy to second best net.
2.3.2 Club Championship – Matchplay
• To be contested a minimum of eight players in each division is required
• Two qualifying rounds.
• Official NZGA handicap to apply as at first round of qualifying
• First 32 in each of the four divisions
• Finals according to grade and numbers
• Competitors must be fully financial and must nominate Omanu Golf Club as his “home club” .
• Due to the probable future conflict of competitions, Omanu  members who are members of another club, may not enter in the Omanu Club Championships, if they choose to play in their other club championships.

2.3.3 Club Championship – Strokeplay
• All divisions played over 54 hole.
• Official NZGA handicap to apply as at first round of qualifying
• Competitors must be fully financial and must nominate Omanu Golf Club as his “home club”
• Due to probable future conflict of competitions, Omanu  members who are members of another club, may not enter in the Omanu Club Championships, if they choose to play in their other club championships.
2.3.4 Ellis – Four ball best ball
• Select own partner (one from each handicap division (0 – 15 and 16 – 24)
• Current handicap from Saturday prior to event to determine partner.
• Current handicap to apply on the day of the competition.
2.3.5 Hay
• Best stableford round on the day
• Maximum handicap 36
2.3.6 Petley
• Senior 0 – 14; Junior 15 – 39
• Best net in each grade over two rounds
• Handicap on first round determines division
2.3.7 Roberts Trophy / Ryder Shield
• Handicaps for  Robert Trophies  Senior 0 – 12;  Junior 13 – 19
• Two qualifying rounds on net.
• 16 to qualify.
• Handicap matchplay
• 1st round losers to plate
• Handicaps for Ryder Shield 20 – 39
2.3.8 Shootout
• Played off the blue tees
• Held during the main playing season for a specified number of days.
• A net competition at $1.00 per day to recognise the best three net rounds of the winter season with a minimum payment of $10 per player for the whole competition.
• The shootout date, of which is to scheduled, to be held after daylight saving commences and held on a Saturday afternoon or evening prior to the end of October, featuring the top ten (10) net scores and ties.
• An elimination of the highest scores by way of putt out, chip out or whatever, prior to the event will be held to reduce the field to 10.
• If ten players tee off, only nine players can continue from the 2nd hole.
• The highest net score drops off at each hole and play continues to next hole. If there is a tie, an elimination takes place to determine the player who retires on a similar basis as above.
• If there is a tie on the 9th, an elimination of some nature to take place until a winner is found.  The type of elimination should be advised to players prior to the commencement of play and will be set by the Men’s Match Committee.
2.3.9 Summer Cup – Setter Trophy
Best 3 of 6 Saturday stableford rounds between closing day and opening day. Dates nominated by the Men’s Committee in advance of the first round

2.3.10 Summer Skins
• Played off the blue tees.
• Held during the summer season for a specified number of days which are recorded in the club programme.
• A stableford competition at $1 per day to recognise the best two stableford rounds for the summer.
• The final to be played on the date nominated by the Men’s Match Committee and to be held prior to daylight saving finishing and preferably on a Saturday afternoon or evening, featuring the top 10 scores and ties.
• As the whole ten (10) will be playing nine (9) holes, the field should be reduced to ten (10) players by an elimination of the lowest stableford scores by a putt out, chip or whatever, as determined by the controller.
• The field is divided into two equal groups for ease of play, each group then play for $ x per hole with the top group playing for $ x extra on the final hole and the bottom group playing for the $ x on the final hole.
• Result is highest stableford each hole, wins. If not a clear winner, jackpots to next hole.  If there is no clear winner established on the 9th hole, the highest stableford players on that hole, continue on an elimination nominated by the controller until a winner is found.
• The type of elimination should be advised to contestants prior to commencement of play and will be set by the Men’s Match Committee.
2.3.11 Top Dog / Puppy Dog
• Select own partner
• Two qualifying rounds on combined aggregate net
• 32 pairs to qualify for matchplay
• First round losers  to Puppy Dog
• Combined net score per pair per hole
• Maximum handicap allowable 24
2.3.12 A1Homes Monthly Competition
• Best Gross and Best Stableford for the month
• Subsequent scores during the month need to better not equal
2.3.13 Contingencies
In the event of the course being closed on account of weather or other conditions that may cause disruption to play on any competition day, the Men’s Committee reserves the right to reschedule any competition affected to another suitable day, which may be a Sunday or the deletion or postponement of another competition.
As an alternative, the Men’s Committee may reduce the number of rounds of any competition.

2.4 Pennants
To be eligible to represent the Club in a pennant competition, a player must be a financial member of the Omanu Golf Club.

3.0   Women’s  Golf

3.1 General
The women’s section of the Club are responsible for the scrambles/competitions which are played on the following days:-
• Thursday
• Saturday
The Competition of the day will be played within the starting times:
• Thursday: March – November 8.30am 2 tee start until field has all been called
• June – July 9.00am 2 tee start until field has all been called
• December – February 8.00 – 9.00am 1 tee start
• Saturday: March – November 8.30 – 9.00am 2 tee start
• December – February 1 tee up to 1.00pm

For trophy competitions extending over more than one round, the handicap applicable to the first round shall be retained throughout the competition. For handicap matchplay competitions the handicap used shall be that held on the day of the match.
Unless otherwise specified the handicap grades will be:

• Silver         0 – 18.4; 
• Bronze 1   18.5  - 23.8;  
• Bronze 2   23.9 – 28.4;  
• Bronze 3   28.5 – 40.4

Matches
• Requests to play matches before or after the advertised date will not be granted by the Match Committee. 
• Players who are unable to fulfil their obligations in competing the competition rounds or the associated plate and consolations rounds, are requested NOT to enter the competition (or qualifying rounds).
• All matches tied after 18 holes and continuing from the 19th shall be played from the original starting tee.
• Matches have no special privileges on course and so are asked to show the same courtesy and etiquette as expected for any other game.

Playing on the correct handicap is the players responsibility at all times. Unless otherwise stated in the competitions conditions of play. The Women’s Committee reserve the right to alter handicap divisions for certain events.

If the competition is to be a seeded draw, the committee will do everything possible to make it so.

Approved Junior – Girls
See Junior Section 6.3

3.2   Thursday Club day
Official playing season March to November with start time of 8.30am from tees number 1 and 10 .
Start times – 8.30am – 12.30pm, two tee start
          9.00am  June - July
          8.00 – 9.00am, one tee start (Dec - Feb)

3.3   Saturday Women’s Club day
Women who have employment commitments during the week and are unable to play on Thursday, may apply to the Women’s Committee for exemption from playing on Thursday and request permission to play on Saturday.  The Women’s Committee will consider each application and will notify the member of the decision.
March – November start times 8.24 – 9.00am. (Thursday women can play an extra round on Saturday if the field is not full i.e. play in the scramble, not the competition of the day).
The men have given two (2) tee times at approximately 12.30pm for eight (8) ladies who play their own scramble. A sheet is available on the women’s board to fill these times and it is first in first served.  These tee times are not eligible for playing competition events.

4.1 Veterans eligibility is
Women aged 50 years plus
Men aged 55 years plus
Annual  fee to play in vets competitions is $2.00

4.2 Club day is Tuesday, tee times 8.30-10.30am (Sept-Jun) and 9.00-11.00am (Jun –  Jul)
• Lucky draw fee to be included with scramble fee. Compulsory for all players including visitors.
• Players are permitted to select a playing partner but not a four.
• No cards to be printed before 7.45am

4.3 Interclubs  with Te Puke, Tauranga, Otumoetai, Mt Maunganui, Waihi and    
Omokoroa.
4.3.1 All events advertised in NZ Veterans Golf Assn programme attract a captitation fee of $1.25 per player.

 4.4   Competitions – Men
 4.4.1 Diehard  
Players to be 70 years and over as at 1st April
4.4.2 Conder 
Players to be 70 years and over as at 1st April
4.4.3 Stableford 
Aggregate of four best cards of six
4.4.4 Petley Golfer and Chapman Golf

4.5   Competitions  – Women
4.5.0 Sally Turner Tray
Aggregate of three best cards of four putting scores
4.5.1 Roper
4.5.2 Stableford
Aggregate of four best cards of six
4.5.3 Diehard
Players to be 65 years and over as at 1st April.

4.6   Competitions – Mixed
4.6.1 Christmas Hampers
Only members who have played in a total of at least 10 vets club day events, between opening day and November the 16th would be permitted to enter, with the first 150 names on the start sheet given priority and others to go onto a waiting list. Final decision to be at the discretion of the Comiittee.

5 Nine hole – Men and Women

5.1 Nine hole players to play only 9 holes on any given day.

5.2 Club day is Wednesday and tee times 8.30–10.00am (Sept-Jun) and 9-11am (Jun-Jul)

5.3 Competitions
To be contested, a minimum of eight players is required for Club Championship

5.3.1 Women’s Club Championship - Strokeplay
Two qualifying rounds of nett
Two divisions
Best 16 in each division to qualify
 
5.3.2 Men’s Club Championship – Matchplay
Two qualifying rounds of nett
One division
Best 16 to qualify

5.3.3 Stableford
Best three cards of five played on days as set in programme

5.3.4 Putting
Best three cards of five played on days as set in programme

5.3.5 Homelinks (Women Only) Net
Best two cards of three played on days as set in programme

6 Junior
6.1  General

Boys and girls must be 18 years and under.
Junior Plus Programme ………………
6.2  Approved Juniors - Boys
• Juniors who have a good understanding of golf etiquette, rules and requirements along with a minimum handicap of 24 can make application (with the approval of the Junior Convenor) to the Men’s Committee, for permission to play along side the Men on Saturday mornings.
• On approval by the Committee’s, the junior will be placed on a trial.
• After this trial time, the Committee will either approve or refuse the junior’s request .
Should there be a refusal, the Committee will explain their concerns and the junior will have the opportunity to rectify any issues and make application to the Committee at a later date.  That date will be with the approval of the Junior Convenor.
• Should at any time serious concerns regarding an approved junior arise, the Men’s Committee and or, the Junior Convenor have the right to suspend the junior from playing on Saturday, until such a time that all concerns have been addressed and rectified.
• Approved Juniors are permitted to play in Men’s scrambles (Wednesday, Friday and Saturday) and  trophy events.
• Only two approved juniors may play together in Men’s events.
• In the event the Saturday afternoon field is full (eg as a consequence of morning frost or popular event) the women and approved juniors are to only play at the tail of the field, if spaces are available.

6.3  Approved Juniors – Girls
Girls must be under the age of 18 years and participating in the junior plus programme.

• Juniors who have a good understanding of  golf etiquette, rules and requirements along with a minimum handicap of 30  can make
application to the Junior Convenor and with his/her approval  apply to the Ladies Committee for permission to play along side the Ladies on a Thursday or Saturday Morning.
• Approved juniors will be placed on a three  month probationary period
• On expiration of probationary period -
The Committee will either approve or decline  the Junior’s request  should there be a refusal, the Committee will  explain there concerns and the Junior will have the opportunity to rectify any issues and make a further application to the committee at a later date. That date will be with the approval of the Junior Convenor.
• Should at any time serious concerns regarding an approved Junior occur, the Ladies  Committee and or Junior Convenor will have the right to suspend the Junior from playing with the  Ladies until such time that all concerns have been addressed and rectified.

6.4  Club day is Sunday and tee times 8.15am – 9.30am
Beginners play 9 holes only until such a time that the Junior Convenor allows the player to advance to 18 holes.

6.5  Training/Clinics
Beginners are able to attend clinics to help with their golf along with learning about golf etiquette

6.6  Competitions
To be contested, a minimum of eight players is required for Club Championship
6.6.1  Club Championship
Approved juniors are permitted to contest the Club Championship played on Saturday (Men’s Section) with the proviso that they must compete in the Junior Club Championship.
6.6.2 U19 Matchplay Championship (Akroyd Trophy)
Two qualifying rounds
Best card of two rounds
Best eight (8) to qualify
6.6.3 McLean Gibb Trophy
6.6.4 Goldsbury Trophy
Best 4 rounds of 6 – stableford
6.6.5 Junior Putting
Best 3 of 4 rounds
6.6.6 Most Improved Golfer

6.7  Emerging Players Funding
Maximum $1000 per annum without specific fundraising plus 50% of specific fundraising managed by the applicant(s)
Hours could be traded for fundraising at $20 per hour providing funds available. Work could be coaching or other approved activity
Player to have been a member of Omanu Golf Club for 12 months minimum prior to receiving any funds
Emerging players are to represent  the Club in appropriate competitions

7 Mixed
7.1 General
Mixed events are played on Sundays.  11am start off 1 tee (unless otherwise specified).

7.2 Competitons - Mixed
7.2.1 Omanu Rosebowl
• Select own partner
• Two rounds of foursomes
• Half combined handicap
• Best two stableford rounds of three
• Tie to be decided by sudden death play off on day final round played.
• Play off format to be decided on the day by Mixed Day Captain.
7.2.2 Hilda Ball (Foursomes Championship)
• Net competition played over 36 holes played over two Sunday
• Select your own partner
• Half combined handicap
7.2.3 Marise Cup
• Fourball best ball stableford
• Select own partner
• Best two rounds
• Tie to be decided by sudden death play off on day final round played.
• Play off format to be decided on the day by Mixed Day Captain.
7.2.4 Hauraki
• Played on Anzac Day
• Women to receive three shots
• Best stableford of the day
7.2.5 Lewis Trophy
• Men vs Ladies – Aggregate stableford
7.2.6 Turner Tankard, Gibb Goblets, President Pots
• Best gross, best net, best stableford
• Round(s) played to be decided by Mixed Day Captain
7.2.7 Bone of Contention
• Citizens Club vs Omanu
• Aggregate stableford over two rounds
7.2.8 Hardy Watson
• CT Club vs Omanu
• Played in conjunction with 2nd round of Bone of Contention
7.2.9 Kaimai Tray
• Played between Morrinsville, Omokoroa, Walton and Omanu
• Stableford
• Played at each club by rotation
• Each club to field 20 players each
7.2.10 I’Anson
• Hosted and organised by Omokoroa Golf Club each year
• Twenty players from Omanu by invitation (of Mixed Day Captain)
• Aggregate stableford competition
 

7.3 Twilight Golf

General
9 hole golf played on allocated days from October to March. 
 
7.3.1 Wednesday  Twilight Cup
• Tee times 3.45 – 5.45pm
• Nine hole competition
• Best 3 rounds throughout seaon
• Separate men and ladies trophies

 7.3.2    Tuesday Twilight Trophy (Businesshouse)
• Teams of four playing nine holes every Tuesday
• Multi tee start at 5.30pm
• Aggregate stableford points count toward team score each week
• Team scores accumulated over 17 week period
• Team with most points at the end of competition declared winners.
 

8.0  Membership Conditions

8.1  Full Playing
Eligible to compete/play in scrambles and trophy events
Official handicap
Passport rounds at Te Puke, Mt Maunganui, Tauranga , Omokoroa & Fairview
Hole in one insurance
Voting rights

8.2  Under 35yrs
Eligible to compete/play in scrambles and trophy events
Official handicap
Passport rounds at Te Puke, Mt Maunganui, Tauranga , Omokoroa & Fairview
Hole in one insurance
Voting rights

8.3  Silver Membership
Entitled to play in club scrambles
Official handicap
$10 fee payable when  playing  course
Entitled to Passport rounds at Te Puke, Mt Maunganui, Tauranga , Omokoroa & Fairview
Cannot compete for any Club Trophy events
Must pay higher entry rate for 9H Twilight competition
No hole in one insurance
No voting rights

8.4 Nine hole
Eligible to compete/play in scrambles and trophy events
Restricted to 9 holes on any given day (green fees apply for additional 9 holes)
Official handicap
Passport rounds at Te Puke, Mt Maunganui, Tauranga, Omokoroa & Fairview
Hole in one insurance
Full voting rights

8.5 Nine hole special (membership closed)
 Entitled to play 9 holes only on any given day
 No official handicap given
 Cannot play in 9 hole competition

8.6  Country membership
 Must be a current full playing financial member of another club (verified).
 Permanent residence is more than 50 kilometres away from the Omanu Golf Club.
 Evidence of current membership of home club must be provided each year on  renewal of membership.
 Cannot compete for Club Trophies but can play  in Club Scrambles
 Any guests invited to play at Omanu must pay the full affiliation rate
 Country membership does not attract discounts at other clubs where there are  reciprocal rights. Eg Te Puke Golf Club, Napier Golf Club, Surfers Paradise
 Country membership does not attract Course Passport discounts.
 If a change of residence which brings a member within the restricted area must  notify the club.  Membership will then be upgraded to another category with  adjustment to subscription.
 
 
8.7 Off Peak
 Cannot play in following scrambles/competitions:
  Tuesday Veterans
  Wednesday
  Thursday Women’s
  Saturday Men and Women’s
 Eligible to play:
  Monday
  Tuesday afternoon
  Thursday afternoon
  Friday
  Sunday
 Official Handicap
 Passport rounds at Te Puke, Mt Maunganui, Tauranga,  Omokoroa & Fairview
 No hole in one insurance
 No voting rights 
 Cannot compete in Club trophy events

8.8 Summer
Official Handicap
Eligible to enter scrambles
Eligible for Summer Cup
Passport rounds at Te Puke, Mt Maunganui, Tauranga,  Omokoroa & Fairview
No hole in one insurance
No voting rights
Valid 1st October 20XX to February 20XX (5 months)