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UKFGA Membership Rules

Players are the most important people in the sport. Playing for enjoyment, and playing to win, is the most fundamental part of the game. But not winning at any cost – Fair play and respect for all others in the game is fundamentally important.
This membership entitles the individual to play at any UKFGA certified course. These rules are valid for players of all levels. Any player found to be guilty of misconduct could be suspended or have their membership terminated, at the discretion of the UKFGA.
Obligation towards the game
A player should:
1. Make every effort to develop their own sporting abilities, in terms of skill, technique, tactics and stamina.
2. Give maximum effort and strive for the best possible performance during a game, even when in a position where the desired result has already been achieved.
3. Set a positive example for others, particularly young players and supporters.
4. Avoid all forms of gamesmanship, and time-wasting.
5. Always have regard to the best interests of the game, including where publicly
expressing an opinion of the game and any particular aspect of it, including others
involved in the game.
6. Not using inappropriate language.
Respect for the Laws of the Game and competition rules
A player should:
1. Know and abide by the Laws, rules and spirit of the game, and the competition rules.
2. Accept success and failure, victory and defeat, equally.
3. Resist any temptation to take banned substances or use banned techniques.
4. Abide individual course rules at all times.
Respect towards Opponents
A player should:
1. Treat opponents with due respect at all times, irrespective of the result of the game.

2. Safeguard the physical fitness of opponents, avoid violence and rough play, and help injured opponents.
3. Ensure that all players follow Membership rules and score match cards correctly.
Rules of play
. - Proper attire
- Care for the state of the field (fixing bunkers) and maintain a proper pace of play.
- Keep the distance with the group going forward. If you fall behind let the group behind pass ahead.
- Do not disturb or distract: silence cell phones, talk in low voices, and so on. - Be sure to mark the ball to be identified.
- Order card game starter and cross with another competitor.
- Do not ask for advice.
- Do not run practice strokes during the play of a hole.
- The ball must be kicked sharply with any part of the foot. It is not allowed to push, step on, drag, pitch, punch, or hit the ball otherwise.
- Do not interfere with the movement of a ball by stopping or preventing falls within a water hazard.
- Wait for the ball to come to a complete stop to run the next kick.
Strike out:
Play your tee shot behind the lines of teeing up to two meters back at most.
The starting order of the first hole is defined by drawing lots. For the next hole, the player with lowest score hits first, then second, etc…
During the play of a hole:
Play the ball as it lies. You are not allowed to touch it or accommodate it.
Exception: You can lift your ball or set up another ball only if your ball might help or interfere in the play of another player. If players agree not to lift a ball that could help a player they could be disqualified. Example: Do not move a ball next to the hole to act as the “brake” to another ball if it goes too fast.
The player who is farthest from the hole is the first to kick.
Do not kick if it is possible to interfere with a shot of the group below.
If the ball in play is moved or deflected or stopped by another ball the player must play his ball as it is and replace the ball moved. There is no penalty unless both balls on the putting green in which case the player who hit incurs a penalty of two strokes.
A player must not make a stroke while another ball is in motion. If two balls hit each other that were played without penalty, there is no penalty unless both balls were on the putting green when they were struck. Two strokes are fined for the player who was nearer the hole for hitting out of turn. Both players must replace the balls and play it back on the putting green.
Loose impediments (branches, leaves, stones, natural objects, etc.) can be removed. If the ball is moved player receives a 1 stroke penalty.
Movable obstructions (artificial movable objects such as rakes, tin cans, etc.) can be moved without penalty. If the ball is moved it must be replaced without penalty. Example: the ball resting against a rake.
Immovable obstructions: You can lift and drop a ball without penalty but not nearer the hole. Example: a sign or a sprinkler head or under a cart, etc.
Hazards: The ball is in a water hazard (yellow stakes), a lateral water hazard (red stakes) or bunker:
Relief: If your ball is in a sand hazard you may play the ball as it lies without penalty or receive a penalty of one stroke. Do not touch the sand or loose impediments. Arrange the bunker as it was before you took your ball.
- Drop and play from where the last stroke was kicked or
- Drop a ball behind the water hazard, unlimited distance in a straight line to the hole and the place where it entered the water.
- Additionally, if lateral hazard (red stakes) drop a ball within two meters long which is not nearer to the hole.
Ball Lost or Out of Bounds: Play another ball from where the last shot was played under penalty of 1stroke.
Unplayable ball:
The player is the sole judge to declare his ball unplayable. (Example: I see my ball in the bushes or in a tree)
- Play a ball from where the previous stroke was or
- Drop a ball behind the point where the ball lies in a straight line to the flag or
- Drop the ball within the length of two meters from where the ball lay, not nearer to the hole. All options receive a 1 stroke penalty.
On the green:
Only the players can make green, lift and clean the ball. Players should not stand close to or directly behind the ball or directly behind the hole (example: to see the fall of the green) when another player is to play.
Finish the hole, ie, potting the ball in the hole even though the distance is minimal. You are not allowed “ball given” in stroke play (Medal Play)
Between the play of two holes:
Record and check the score of the previous hole with your marker.
Finish of play:
Check the score for each hole, then sign and return the card as soon as possible to the committee.
Any doubt on play of a ball leave ball as it lies or see an official. Any decision not covered by the rules will be taken on the basis of equity.