2023 KLPGA TOUR

Local Rules & Terms of the Competition

2023 KLPGA Tour Tournaments will be played in accordance with the 2023 Rules of Golf as published by R&A or USGA, and in accordance with these Local Rules and Terms of the Competition. Unless otherwise noted, the penalty for breach of a Local Rule is the General Penalty.

In the event of a dispute arising as to the meaning of any Rules of Golf, the Rule will be interpreted according to the English Edition of the Rules of Golf (R&A or USGA).

SECTION A: LOCAL RULES

1. Out of Bounds (Rule 18.2)

a. Where Out of Bounds is defined by white stakes or a fence, the boundary           edge is defined by the line between the course-side points of the stakes or         fence posts at ground level (excluding angled supports).

b. Where Out of Bounds is defined by a wall, a ball is out of bounds when it      is beyond the wall.

c. Where Out of Bounds is defined by a white-painted line on the ground, the     boundary edge is the course-side edge of the line, and the line itself is out     of bounds.

2. Penalty Areas (Rule 17)

a. Penalty areas are defined by stakes (Yellow or Red) or Lines (Yellow or Red). When indicated by both stakes and lines, the lines define the edge of penalty areas.

b. When a penalty area is defined on only one side, it extends to infinity. When a penalty area is connected to the out-of-bounds edge, the penalty area extends to and coincides with out of bounds

c. A dropping zone as an extra option for taking relief from a penalty area: Model local Rule E-1.1 is in effect.

3. Ground Under Repair (Rule 16.1)

a.	Any area encircled by a white-painted line.

b. Painted yardage markings, event-zones or markings at the front and back of putting greens in a closely mown area(cut to fairway height or less) are to be treated as Ground Under Repair from which relief is allowed under Rule 16.1b. No relief for interference to the stance only.

c. Seams of Cut Turf:  Model Local Rule F-7 is in effect. No relief for interference to the stance only.

d. Graveyard in the course: GUR as a No Play Zone.

4. Limited Relief for Embedded Ball (Rule 16.3; Model Local Rule F-2.2)

Rule 16.3 is modified in this way: Free relief is not allowed when a ball is embedded in stacked turf faces or soil faces above bunkers.

5. Integral Objects

a. Wires, rods, wrappings or other objects closely attached to trees.

b. Retaining artificial walls and pilings when located in bunkers or penalty areas.

6. Edges of Putting Greens or Bunkers Defined

If necessary, painted line or dots will be used to define the putting green or the bunker. The line or dots are considered on the putting green or in the bunker.

7. Immovable Obstructions (Rule 16.1)

a. Drainage channels or artificial mats adjacent and parallel to cart paths are treated as part of the cart paths and all together as one obstruction.

b. White lined areas that tie into any immovable obstructions are treated as part of the obstruction (Model Local Rule F-3.1).

c. Immovable obstructions connected with painted lines: When two or more immovable obstructions connected with white-painted lines are treated as one immovable obstruction.

8. Immovable Obstructions Close to Putting Green (Model Local Rule F-5.2)

Provided that the ball and the immovable obstruction are in part of the general area cut to fairway height or less, Model Local Rule F-5.1 is in effect.

9.  Ball deflected by Elevated Power Line (Model Local Rule E-11)

If it is known or virtually certain that a player's ball hit a elevated power line, the stroke does not count. The player must replay the stroke without penalty from the spot where that stroke was made. If the player does not replay the stroke, they get the general penalty and the stroke counts.

10. Temporary Power Lines or Cables

a. Model Local Rule F-22 is in effect.

b. Electric wires, wire containers or sound-collectors for broadcasting are     movable obstructions.

c. Mats that are secured and all ramps covering cables are immovable obstructions.

11. Temporary Immovable Obstructions (TIOs)

a. Model Local Rule F-23 is in effect.

b. Dropping Zone for TIOs: In the General Area, when a player’s ball lies in or on a TIO or so close to the TIO that it interferes with the stance or area of intended swing and relief is required, the player may proceed under any of the options allowed under the TIO local rule or Rule 16.1 or, if dropping zones have been marked, as an additional option, the player may drop the original ball or another ball, without penalty, in the nearest dropping zone, even if the nearest dropping zone is nearer the hole.

c. Either Side Relief: Either side relief is restricted to line of sight relief only and is not available when the player chooses to proceed under Rule 16.1.

d. TIOs connected with painted lines: When two or more TIOs connected with white-painted lines are treated as one TIO.

12. Clubs (Rule 4.1) and Balls (Rule 4.2)

a. List of Conforming Driver Heads: Model Local Rule G-1 is in  effect.

* Penalty for making a stroke with club in Breach of this Local Rule : Disqualification.

b. Groove and Punch Mark Specifications: Model Local Rule G-2 is in effect.

* Penalty for making a stroke with club in Breach of this Local Rule : Disqualification.

c. List of Conforming Golf Balls: Model Local Rule G-3 is in effect.

* Penalty for making a stroke with a ball not on Current List in Breach of this Local Rule : Disqualification.

d. One Ball Rule: Model Local Rule G-4 is in effect.

* Penalty for Breach of One Ball Rule : one penalty stroke.

13. Prohibiting Use of Motorized Transportation (Model Local Rule G-6)

a. Model Local Rule G-6 is in effect.

b. During a round, a player or caddie must not ride on any form of motorized transportation except as authorized or later approved by the Committee.

c. A player taking a stroke and distance penalty is always authorized to ride on motorized transportation.

* If any person concerned with a player (i.e.; parents, coach, relatives)       rides on a cart, the player will be fined 200,000KRW.

14. Prohibiting Use of Clubs Longer than 46 Inches (Model Local Rule G-10)

In making a stroke, the player must not use a club, except for a putter,

which exceeds 46 inches in length.

* Penalty for making a stroke with a club in breach of this local rule:

Disqualification.

15. Restricting Use of Green-Reading Materials (Model Local Rule G-11)

Rule 4.3a is modified in this way: During a round, the player may use only

the yardage book(s) approved by the Committee. Handwritten notes may be

added to an approved yardage book or approved hole-location sheet before

or during the round by the player or her caddie only and are limited to

information gathered by the player or caddie only. Handwritten notes may

contain information gained only through personal experiences and

observations of the player or her caddie from the course.

* Penalty for breach of this local rule: see Rule 4.3.

16. Prohibiting Practice in Stroke Play

a. Practice before or between rounds Prohibited (Model Local Rule I-1.2): Rule 5.2b is modified in this way: Before or between rounds, a player must not practice on the competition course.

* First breach: General Penalty, Second breach: Disqualification.

b. Practice on or near previous putting green Prohibited (Model Local        Rule I-2): Rule 5.5b is modified in this way: Between the play of         two holes, a player must not make any practice stroke on or near        the putting green of the hole just completed or test the surface of        that putting green by rubbing the putting green or rolling a ball.

17. Penalty under Rule 3.3b(2) for Missing Player or Marker Certification                 (Model Local Rule L-1)

Rule 3.3b(2) is modified in this way: If a player returns a scorecard without

the hole scores being certified either by the player, the marker or both, the

player gets the general penalty.

18. Stopping and Resuming Play (Rule 5.7)

a. An immediate suspension of play for a dangerous situation will be signaled by one prolonged note of a siren or horn. All other suspensions will be signaled by 3 consecutive short notes of a siren or horn. In either case, resumption of play will be signaled by 2 short notes of a siren or horn (Model Local Rule J-1).

b. All practice areas are closed during an immediate suspension for a dangerous situation until the Committee has declared them open. Players who practice on closed practice areas will be asked to stop practicing; failure to stop practicing might result in disqualification.

c. During a normal suspension for darkness or unplayable course, a player may practice on any practice putting green.

19. Pace of Play (Rule 5.6)

a. Every player should play at a prompt pace and must not unreasonably delay play.

b. Definition of Out of Position: The first group and any group after a starter’s gap will be considered “Out of Position” if, at any time during the round, the group’s cumulative time exceeds the time allowed for the number of holes played. Any following group will be considered “Out of Position” if it is more than the starting interval behind the group in front and has exceeded the time allowed for the number of holes played.

c. Players will be advised that they are "out of position" and they are       being timed. In some circumstances, an individual player or two          players within a group of three, may be timed rather than the           entire group.

d. The maximum time allocated per stroke is 40 seconds. 10 extra         seconds are allowed for the first player to play: a) a tee shot on a       par 3 hole, b) an approach shot to the green, and c) a chip or          putt.

e. Timings will be taken from the moment it is decided by the referee that it is her turn to play and she is able to play without interference or distraction. Timing ceases when a group is back in position and players will be advised accordingly.

f. Random Timing: In some circumstances, a group or an individual player may be timed without warning, including when a group is not out of position. She will be penalized if exceeds 60 seconds (10 extra         seconds are allowed for the first player to play: a) a tee shot on a       par 3 hole, b) an approach shot to the green, and c) a chip or          putt. to play a shot).

g. Penalty for Breach of Pace of Play Policy

1st bad time  - Verbal  warning from referee

2nd bad times - 1 stroke penalty & 2,000,000KRW Fine

3rd bad times - Additional general penalty & Next 1 game suspension

& 4,000,000KRW Fine

4th bad times - Disqualification & Next 3 games suspension

& 8,000,000KRW Fine

h. Bad time(s) and the application of penalties in the same round will be carried forward until the round is completed. In addition, bad time(s) are carried through an entire stroke play championship. For example, a player who gets a bad time in Round 1 (a warning) will get 1 penalty stroke and 2,000,000KRW Fine if she gets a second bad time either later in Round 1 or during any subsequent rounds (ex; 2∼4 round) of the championship.

i. Any bad times in a round will be counted in her season-long record. Fine          for her 2nd bad times during the season is 2,000,000KRW. These fines are          increased increments of 2,000,000KRW on each occasion that she has a              subsequent bad time. However, monetary fine in round(s) will be deducted          from fines for multiple bad times in a season.

j. Any players who receive 3 bad times or more in a calendar year will be

subject to double the existing fine structure the following year.

k. Any players who receive bad time(s) may appeal to the Timing Appeals              Committee prior to the signing of their scorecard. The Timing Appeals              Committee will be composed of a senior referee and the referee who                issued bad time(s). The Committee's decision is final and no player may            appeal bad time(s) once her scorecard has returned.

20. Code of Conduct (Rule 1.2b)

All players are expected to play in the spirit of the game. A player may be penalized for during a round, for example, failure to care for the course, unacceptable language and being disrespectful of other players, referees or spectators.

* Penalty for Breach of Code of Conduct (one-stroke penalty, general            penalty or Disqualification) is up to Committee’s decision.

SECTION B: Terms of the Competition

1. Score Recording Area and Scorecard Returned

Scorecards are to be returned immediately upon the completion of play in the Score Recording Area. The scorecard is returned when the player leaves the score recording area with both feet, unless leaving the area is authorized by the Committee.

2. Deciding Ties

If there is a tie for the first place, there will be a hole-by-hole play-off on hole 18 to determine the winner, except otherwise authorized by the committee.

3. Results of the Competition - Competition Closed

The Competition is final when the trophy has been presented to the winner.

4. Anti-Doping

Players are required to comply with and be bound by the Anti-Doping Policy. It is strictly forbidden to take any types of drugs listed in KADA.

* Penalty for Breach : Disqualification.