Golf Event

Egyptian Amateur Open

Wed 29th September - Sat 2nd October, 2010

Tournament Links

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Local Rules

The Rules of Golf as published by the Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews govern all play except when modified by local rules.

The local rules of Katameya Heights as printed on club scorecards are withdrawn and the following local rules will apply for the duration of the tournament.

Out of Bounds

This is defined by boundary stone walls, perimeter iron fencing, white stakes, white painted kerbing, or white tiles. Please be aware of the out of bounds to the left of the 1st tee, behind the 9th green and behind and to the left of the 18th green.
Hole 4 has internal out of bounds to the right, this does not apply when playing hole 15.
 

Water Hazards & Lateral Water Hazards

Water Hazards are defined by yellow stakes and lines.
Lateral Water Hazards are defined by red stakes and lines.
The lake to left of hole 15 has a drop zone that can be used in addition to the options provided under Rule 26-1, the 1 shot penalty still applies.

Immovable Obstructions

Immovable Obstructions at Katameya Heights include – Cart paths, yardage markers, Cycas trees, drip irrigation piping, all on course buildings and all sprinkler heads, irrigation equipment and French drains. Relief can be taken under Rule 24-2.
The pump station between Holes 5 & 14, marked by blue stakes and lines, has 2 drop zone areas, one for each hole respectively. A player must find his ball inside the boundary of the pump station in order to take free relief and must drop in the correct drop zone for the hole being played.

Temporary Immovable Obstructions

On course scoreboards and sponsors banners are defined as temporary immovable obstructions. If a players ball lies on, in or under such an object, or if it interferes with the players stance or swing, or intervenes directly between the player’s ball and the hole and is on his intended line of play the player shall be entitled to free relief by dropping within 1 club length of the nearest point of relief. App. 1-7.

Movable Obstructions

Stones in bunkers are to be treated as moveable obstructions, Rule 24-1 applies.  

Ground Under Repair

All turf and plant nurseries are to be treated as ground under repair from which play is prohibited. If a player’s ball lies in such an area, or if it interferes with the player’s stance or the area of his intended swing the player MUST take free relief under Rule 25-1.
Newly laid turf is deemed to be ground under repair and relief can be taken only if a player’s ball lies on such an area. Rule 25-1.

Slow Play

Players are requested to play a provisional ball if their ball may be lost or out of bounds.
Players must keep up with the group in front of them and should only allow the group behind to play through if waiting for a ruling or searching for a ball.
Players who are out of position without a valid reason will be warned and individuals in the group timed if the slow play continues.
In the opinion of the referee, if a player or players fail to respond to the first warning a 2 shot penalty can be given and if the slow play persists a player may be disqualified.

Doubt As To Procedure

If the competitor is doubtful of his rights or the correct procedure during play and the tournament referee is not immediately available, the player may complete the hole with 2 balls. The competitor must announce to his marker that he intends to play a second ball and state which she wishes to count if the Rules permit. The facts of the situation must be reported to the Committee before his scorecard is returned even if the score is the same with both balls.

Suspension Of Play

If weather conditions are sufficiently adverse or if the course becomes unplayable, the Committee may suspend play under Rules 33-2 and 6-8. Players should mark their ball and take appropriate shelter.

The 1st Tee and Starting Times.

Players should collect their scorecards each day from the Starter Hut next to the 1st Tee.
Players should register with the official starter on the 1st tee at least 5 minutes before their start time.
Players arriving after their start time but within 5 minutes of it will receive a 2 shot penalty.
Players arriving more than 5 minutes after their starting time will be disqualified.