FAQ
Rules of play
The snowman rule is in effect on Day 1 for individual scoring.
Previous memorial cups had the double bogey rule. This year we have the snowman rule. A maximum of 8 on each hole no matter what par is for that hole.
The Championship round on Day 2 is a scramble.
In scramble, each golfer hits his own ball from the tee box. The group then walks over to where those balls landed and elect only one whose landing position is deemed most desirable. Each golfer will then hit his own ball from that one chosen spot and proceed likewise until the lowest score for that hole is recorded. The same process will begin anew on the next hole until the end of the round.
No. One of the essential principles of golf is to play the ball as it lies. This means you shouldn’t move, touch, or alter the ball’s position unless the rules allow it. Playing the ball as it lies helps maintain the integrity and fairness of the game.
As a golfer, it’s your responsibility to know and follow the rules. Always act with integrity and call penalties on yourself if necessary.
You have a maximum of two minutes to search for a lost ball. If you can’t find your ball within this time, it’s considered lost, and you’ll need to take a penalty stroke and play another ball from your previous position.
A lost ball results in a one-stroke penalty, and you must return to the spot of your previous shot and play a new ball. To avoid losing your ball, choose an appropriate club for the shot, watch the ball’s flight closely, and consider using a brightly colored ball for better visibility.
Hitting a ball into a water hazard results in a one-stroke penalty. You have several options for taking relief, including playing the ball as it lies (if possible), dropping a ball behind the hazard, or returning to the spot of your previous shot. To avoid water hazards, consider laying up short of the hazard, select a higher lofted club for better carry, or aim for a safer target on the green.
If your ball goes out of bounds, you’ll incur a one-stroke penalty and must replay your shot from the original position. To avoid hitting out of bounds, select a conservative target, align yourself correctly, and focus on making a smooth swing.
Help maintain the course by replacing divots, repairing ball marks on the green, and raking bunkers after playing from them.