In order to address problems pertaining
to golfers not complying / observing the rules
and regulations of MBGC, and golf etiquettes as
stipulated by the R&A/USGA Rules of Golf,
we will introduce a yellow/red card system. This
system will take effect from 25th June 2007.
All golfers should adhere to our rules and regulations
so as to ensure the safety and enjoyment during
their stay at Marina Bay Golf Course. Any golfer
who fails to observe or perform an action expected
by MBGC’s rules and regulations, such as
behaving unruly within MBGC premises, in the golf
course, failing to repair divots, failing to rake
bunkers, not keeping buggies at stipulated areas,
etc., is a violation.
Warnings will be issued to the golfer who violated
MBGC’s rule and regulations as well as his
buggy mate. Golfers, who fail to observe the rules
and regulations of MBGC and golf etiquettes as
stipulated by the R&A/USGA Rules of Golf in
one (1) golf game, will be subjected to the following
warnings:
1.
Verbal Warning
First Violation
2.
1st Yellow Card
Second Violation
3.
2nd Yellow Card
Third Violation
4.
Red Card
Fourth Violation
What constitutes violation of rules
and regulations, and golf etiquettes
1.
Failure to adhere to Cart Path Rule
2.
Failure to replace / repair divots
3.
Failure to repair ball marks
4.
ilure to rake of bunkers
5.
Exceeding speed limit of cart
6.
Dangerous driving of cart
7.
Inconsiderate and discourteous behavior towards another person or MBGC’s officers and employees
8.
Failure to conform to pace of play
9.
Failure to observe dress code
10.
Failure to observe R&A / USGA rules of golf and etiquette and MBGC local rules
11.
Failure to use soft spike shoes
12.
Smoking in non-smoking zones
13.
Littering on course and greens
14.
Damaging club properties
15.
Inconsiderate or dangerous play
16.
Persistently fail or refuse to heed reasonable advice or instructions from MBGC’s officers or employees.
17.
Fail or refuse to play from the appropriate tee box in accordance with his/her handicap or as advised or instructed by MBGC’s officers or employees or authorized persons.
18.
Unreasonably refusing to accept the issuance and display of warning cards and or removing the display of the warning cards so issued.
19.
Non-observance of any of the golf etiquette as generally described in the R&A / USGA Rules of Golf.
If the situation warrants it, red
cards may be issued immediately to golfer(s) who
violated MBGC’s rules and regulations. The
followings are some example of actions which warrant
an immediate Red Card action:
1.
Golfers who engage in extreme
dangerous play, e.g., play before group in
front is out of range.
2.
Using of obscene language or behave in such
a way as to cause annoyance or distress to
another person.
3.
Reprimand any MBGC`s officials, employees,
authorized persons, visitors or golfers for
any reason(s) whatsoever.
Course marshals, starters or any
authorized staff of Marina Bay Golf Course is
given the authority to issue warnings and yellow
cards to any player found violating a rule. Managers
and supervisors are authorized to issue red cards.
Any players who are given a red card will be
asked to leave the course and MBGC premises immediately.
There will be no refund of any fees paid. Suspension
notice will then be given to them as soon as the
management has concluded the severity of their
offence(s).
The Management reserves absolute rights to suspend,
ban or take any further action against such recalcitrant
golfer.
The Management reserves all rights to amend, modify
or change any of the rules and regulations from
time to time without any prior notice and reason(s).
