Article 1: Name Our group shall be known as the Men's Nine Hole Golf Club.
Article 2: Purpose
A. To enhance the sport of golf, and create a friendly, companionable relationship among our members.
B. To establish regular scheduled tee times for our members who prefer nine holes of play.
Article 3: Membership
The membership is open to any man who is a member in good standing of the Pine Mountain Lake Association. Any member no longer able to participate in golf may continue his membership for the purpose of attending our meetings and social events.
Article 4: Play
All members in good standing play every Wednesday at the PML Golf Course providing they have signed up, in advance, at the Pro-shop for each day they play.
Article 5: Dues
Each member shall pay annual dues. Dues will be considered delinquent if not paid by December 31, of each year. Dues paid by check should be made out to the Men's Nine Hole Golf Club. The Treasurer will record said dues, and deposit them to the account established at Yosemite Bank under the name of this club. All dues collected, along with tournament fees, will be used for tournament fees, social lunches and prize money.
Article 6: Board of Directors
The club will maintain four officers: President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer. Duties of each officer are as follows:
A. President
1. The president shall chair all meetings, including board and membership.
2. Over-see all phases of the operation and maintain a reasonable and friendly atmosphere in the club.
3. Make all necessary arrangements for meetings, tournaments, lunches, etc.
4. Maintain a close relationship with the Golf Pro and the PML Association.
5. Work with the Vice President in scheduling the weekly golf teams.
6. Assist the other officers when required.
B. Vice President
1. Update the member handicaps monthly. Except when cold and rain interferes with play, bi-monthly handicaps will be acceptable during these times.
2. Maintain score records for the purpose of establishing individual handicap
3. Assume all presidential duties in the president's absence.
4. Assist the other officers when required.
C. Treasurer
1. Maintain a record of all monies received from members for dues and tournament events.
2 . Maintain an accurate account of all expenditures and balances.
3. Record membership dues, paid and delinquent.
4. Assist the other officers when required.
D. Secretary
1. Keep records of all meetings and make changes in by-laws as needed.
2. Submit club events and new member annoucements to the PML News publication.
3. Assist the other officers when required.
The position of club officers will be reviewed annually by the club membership.
Article 7: Meetings
The president will hold a meeting with the club officers to discuss club business, as deemed necessary. A membership meeting will be held annually, or when deemed necessary by the president. A treasurer's report will be included. Annual dues will be determined at this meeting.
Article 8: Rules of Play
A. Mulligans
There is one mulligan allowed per each nine holes of play. Mulligans can only be used on the tee. Once designated, it must be played regardless of the lie. If a player completes nine holes of play without using the mulligan, no stroke is subtracted from his total score. Mulligans will not be allowed during Scrambles and Best Ball games.
B. Provisional Ball
If the player is unsure where his ball landed, he may hit a provisional ball from the same spot as the original ball. If the original ball is located, in bounds, and playable, the provisional ball may be picked up and play resumed without penalty. However, a two-stroke penalty is added to the score if the original ball is lost or out of bounds and the provisional ball is put in play.
C. Winter Rules
The winter rules established by the PML Golf Association, concerning the ball lie, will be in effect all year for our club. This rule allows the player to move the ball, the length of the scorecard, to improve the lie. If the ball is in the rough, it must remain in the rough. The ball cannot be moved closer to the cup and does not apply to balls on the green.
D.
In order to improve speed of play, some members may elect to play from the forward tees. The decision on tee selection will be left up to the individual member.
E. Cancellations
All members scheduled for play are to notify the PML Pro Shop by 10:00 AM the day before, if unavailable for play. This will allow a confusion free operation at tee times.
F. Play
Nine holes of golf should be completed in less than two and a half hours. Please keep this in mind and stay up with the group in front of you.
G. Scoring
Accurate scoring is necessary in establishing individual handicaps. Be precise in counting whiffs, strokes and penalties. All strokes must be noted on the official card. One official card must be kept for each foursome. All scores must be posted at the completion of each hole. No exceptions!
H. Lost Ball
If a ball cannot be located within five minutes, it shall be considered lost. Another ball must be dropped as near as possible to the assumed lost ball area and continue play with a one stroke penalty. No penalty strokes if the ball is lost on the fairway (due to leaves, excess/deep grass, mud, etc.), providing one or more members of the group state that it was lost on the fairway.
I. Putts
All holes are to be putted out, no gimmees. When counting putts for the prize pool, count only the strokes used when the ball is on the green.
J. Ready Golf
In an effort to speed play, ready golf is to be played at all times.
K. Bunkers
In a effort to speed play, if a member has difficulty with bunker shots, and finds his ball in such, he may treat his ball as if in an unplayable lie and remove his ball placing it at a point behind the bunker, where it entered, no closer to the hole. When taking this action, he takes a one-stroke penalty. If his subsequent shot again enters the bunker, the same action may be taken until he is on the green. One penalty stroke shall be counted for each drop, along with all strokes.
Article 9: Tournaments
The club will hold two tournaments annually: a nine hole challenge with the PML Ladies’ Nine Hole Golf Club in early summer and a two-day men’s event in the fall. Rules and prize money allocation will be determined prior to the start of each event and all participants will receive a copy of them. A luncheon will be held following the two-day event, for all participants and their guests. Winners will be announced and prize money distributed at the luncheon.
Article 10: Maximum Strokes
The maximum number of strokes allowed on each hole is determined by individual handicaps.
Handicap Max. Strokes
5-9 7
10-18 8
19-29 9
The total stroke count shall be used when player is in the process of establishing the original handicap. Please note, maximum stokes are only used in determining handicap, all strokes used must be posted on the official card. When cards are turned in, maximums will be calculated prior to posting for handicaps.
Article 11: Amendments
The club by-laws may be repealed, amended or added to with a majority vote of the membership. Requests for changes will be submitted to the club officers. These requests will be discussed and voted upon at the membership meeting.
Article 12: PML Rules
A. All members shall abide by the rules set forth by the PML Association. This includes the golf cart rules.
B. Replace divots, repair ball marks on the greens and rake the sand traps.
C. If ball is in the water on the #1 or #9 holes, the drop areas must be used with one stroke penalty.
