CODE DE CONDUITE DE LA RCGA

L’Association Royale de Golf du Canada (RCGA) est fière de la qualité de ses joueurs et des clubs hôtes, ainsi que de l'implication importante de la communauté à chaque tournoi. Pour faire de chaque tournoi une expérience agréable pour tous, les participants sont tenus de respecter le Code de conduite de la RCGA.

Le Code doit être respecté tout au long du tournoi.

Infractions au Code de conduite sur le parcours

·         Une conduite anti-sportive, y compris le langage offensant, les bâtons lancés, un manque de respect à l’égard des bénévoles, des officiels ou des autres compétiteurs, et les dommages au parcours

·         La consommation d'alcool ou de drogues

·         L'inobservation du code vestimentaire lors des rondes de pratique ou de compétition

Infractions hors lieux au Code de conduite

·         Tout vandalisme sur les lieux de l'hôtel du championnat, tout comportement violent envers une famille hôte ou leur propriété.

·         Toute autre conduite indigne d'un participant de la RCGA

Code vestimentaire

Tenue réglementaire :

·         Casquette ou visière portée avec la visière devant; les hommes doivent enlever leur casquette ou visière à l'intérieur des installations hôtes.

·         Polo de golf avec le pan de chemise rentré à la taille.

Tenue prohibée :

·         Débardeur, t-shirt.

·         Shorts en denim, shorts courts, shorts sans ourlet, shorts d'exercice, jeans.

·         Shorts tombant plus bas que les genoux, ou dont les bords sont roulés.

·         Souliers avec crampons en métal ou crampons traditionnels.

Une mise vestimentaire appropriée est de rigueur en tout temps au club hôte. Tout cas de tenue inappropriée sera examiné par le comité de tournoi. Lorsque le code d'un club hôte relatif à la tenue vestimentaire s'avère plus sévère que le code de la RCGA, le code du club prévaut. Tout joueur qui ne respecte pas le code vestimentaire n'aura pas le droit de jouer ou, si le jeu est déjà commencé, le joueur devra cesser immédiatement de jouer.

Mesures disciplinaires

·         L'inscription du joueur peut être révoquée à tout moment (y compris durant le championnat) par la RCGA. Une conduite indigne peut entraîner la révocation de son inscription.

·         Toute infraction au Code de conduite sera signalée par avis écrit au participant.

·         La disqualification à l'avenir de toute compétition sanctionnée par la RCGA à laquelle le joueur a été accepté.

Le comité de tournoi de la RCGA peut imposer une ou chacune des mesures disciplinaires citées selon la gravité et la fréquence de la ou des infractions. Dans les 30 jours d'une suspension, le joueur devra soumettre au comité disciplinaire de la RCGA la version du joueur concernant l’incident faisant l’objet de l’avis d'infraction au code de conduite. Le comité décidera de la durée de la suspension après étude de tous les documents présentés, y compris le résumé de la situation préparé par le personnel de tournoi de la RCGA. Tout joueur suspendu sera exclu des distinctions d'après-saison.

RCGA CODE OF CONDUCT

The RCGA takes great pride in the quality of its players, host facilities and broad community involvement at each tournament. In order to continue making RCGA tournaments enjoyable for everyone, the Association requires all participants to adhere to a set of guidelines known as the RCGA Code of Conduct.

The RCGA Code of Conduct is to be followed throughout the entire competition.

VIOLATIONS OF THE CODE OF CONDUCT ON THE GOLF COURSE

·         Unsportsmanlike conduct, including abusive language, club throwing, disrespect to volunteers, officials or fellow competitors, or abuse of golf course property.

·         Use of drugs or alcohol.

·         Failure to adhere to the dress code during practice round or tournament play.

VIOLATIONS OF THE CODE OF CONDUCT OFF THE GOLF COURSE

·         Any vandalism at a host hotel, abusive behaviour to host family or their property.

·         Any other conduct not becoming of an RCGA participant.

DRESS CODE

REQUIRED DRESS:

·         Hats/visors must be worn with brim forward; males must remove hat/visor while indoors at host facility.

·         Collared shirts must be worn and tucked in at all times.

PROHIBITED DRESS:

·         Tank tops, T-shirts.

·         Denim shorts, short-shorts, cut-off shorts, gym shorts, jeans.

·         Shorts must not be below knee length and may not be rolled up.

·         Shoes with metal or traditionally designed spikes.

Proper attire is required at all times at the host facility. The Tournament Committee will review questionable attire. Should a host facility have a stricter dress code, its policy will take precedence. Participants in violation of the Dress Code will not be allowed to tee off or, if the violation is discovered once play has begun, the participant will be asked to immediately discontinue play.

CODE OF CONDUCT PENALTIES

·         A participant’s entry is subject to rejection at any time (including during the Championship) by the RCGA.  The reason for rejection may include unbecoming conduct.

·         Any Code of Conduct violation will result in a written letter to the participant.

·         Disqualification from future RCGA sanctioned tournament(s) for which he has been accepted.

The RCGA Tournament Committee may assess any or all of the preceding penalties based on the severity and frequency of the violation(s). In the event of a suspension, the participant will be required to submit a written account of the Code of Conduct violation to the RCGA Discipline Committee within 30 days of the suspension. The Committee will determine the length of the suspension after reviewing all submitted materials, including an RCGA tournament staff account of the violation. Any participant who is under suspension will not be eligible for post-season honours.

RCGA Womens’ Division – Dress Code

The following Dress Code is effective as of January 1, 2005. This Dress Code governs all RCGA Womens’ Division Tournaments and all Players representing the RCGA Womens’ Division. The philosophy of this Dress Code is to respect the game, maintain Golf’s culture and traditions while providing performance clothing to today’s woman golfer that is comfortable, stylish and offers variety. This Dress Code Policy is part of the RCGA Womens’ Division Code of Conduct and is governed within that policy.

TOPS:

·         Polo shirts with or without sleeves

·         Sleeveless shirts with or without collar but MUST have minimum 4 inch seam at the shoulder. TANK TOPS ARE NOT PERMITTED

·         Dress T-shirt with or without collar or sleeves including V-neck, Mock neck and Turtle neck

·         Signature Cresting is allowed but NO ADVERTISING unless approved in writing by the Managing Director of the RCGA Womens’ Division

·         Tops may be worn tucked-in or un-tucked but NO midriff or cleavage can be shown

·         Tops may be fitted but NOT skin-tight

BOTTOMS:

·         Pants, capris

·         Skorts or shorts MUST reach a minimum length at end of wearers fingertips when arm is place straight down side of body (person to stand straight with arms at sides – hem of shorts or skorts MUST extend below fingertips)

·         NO denim, spandex or fleece (sweatshirt) fabrics

·         Bottoms should be tailored but NOT skin tight

FOOTWEAR:

• Players

It is a condition of the Championship that shoes with traditionally-designed spikes (regardless of composition, i.e. ceramic, plastic etc.) or spikes, regardless of design, comprised either entirely or partially of metal (if such metal may come in contact with the course) are prohibited during the stipulated round, including the official practice round.

Note: Penalty for breach of this condition is Disqualification

• Caddies

A caddie may not wear shoes with conventional spikes (regardless of composition). Spike-less golf shoes or soft soled shoes are permitted.

Note: Violation of this condition may result in the disqualification of the competitor.

TOURNAMENT REGISTRATION

All participants are required to register with the RCGA prior to the competition during the listed time below.  Players who do not register at those times, without informing the officials, are subject to DISQUALIFICATION.

Monday, July 30^th - 8:00am - 5:00pm at Granite Golf Club

OFFICIAL PRACTICE ROUND

All competitors are entitled to one official practice round at the Granite Golf Club on Monday, July 30, 2007. Please contact the Granite Golf Shop at 905-642-4416 x 2000. Please do not forward requests until after July 4, 2007.

During the practice round, one hole will be chosen as a qualifier for a long drive competition to be held following the round (approximately 4:30 p.m.) and prior to the Opening Ceremony.

INTER-PROVINCIAL TEAM MEMBERS PRACTICE ROUND

Practice Round tee times for Provincial Team Members on Monday, July 30^th are as follows:

                Ontario                                   8:00 am                   Prince Edward Island           8:50 am

                Quebec                                   8:10 am                   Saskatchewan                         9:00 am

                New Brunswick                     8:20 am                   Newfoundland                      9:10 am

                Manitoba                                8:30 am                   Alberta                                    9:20 am

                Nova Scotia                            8:40 am                   British Columbia                   9:30 am

INTER-PROVINCIAL TEAM PHOTOGRAPHS

Official Provincial Team photos will be taken promptly at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 1^st prior to the Player Dinner.

PROVINCIAL TEAM MEMBERS ARE TO ARRIVE NO LATER THAN 6:00 FOR PICTURES

INTER-PROVINCIAL TEAM RECEPTION / PLAYER DINNER

The host committee of the Granite Golf Club would like to extend an invitation to all competitors to the Inter-Provincial Team Reception and Player Dinner on Wednesday, August 1, following play (approximately 7:00pm). If players have guests please ensure you make reservations at registration on Monday.  All guests are welcome and will be charged the RCGA cost per individual.

OPENING CEREMONIES

The RCGA, host tournament committee, and the Granite Golf Club invite you to attend the Opening Flag Raising Ceremony, Monday, July 30 at 6:00pm. All players and guests are welcome to attend. Dress is casual for all non-team participants.  Players are requested to go immediately to the Mandatory Player Meeting (6:30 pm) to be followed by a reception and BBQ (7:00 pm).

HOST HOTEL

The Delta - Markham ($117.00) 905-477-2010 or 800-333-3333 is the official host hotel for the championship - please refer to the 2007 Royale Cup National Women’s Amateur Championship when making your reservation. Reservations must be made by July 5^th.  A shuttle service will be available between this hotel and the Granite Golf Club.

PLAYER HOUSING

Members of the Granite Golf Club will be offering to house participants in the Royale Cup National Women’s Amateur Championship. Availability is limited, on a first come-first served basis. Please contact Player Services - Ivy Steinberg at ivys@hughes.net or Christine Gibson at cpgibson@sympatico.ca to obtain further details.

STARTING TIMES

Starting times for the first and second rounds will be made available during registration on Monday, July 30^th.   Second round Inter-Provincial Team, and individual third and final round starting times will be available in the evening preceding play at approximately 8:00 pm in the RCGA Tournament Office and in the Golf Shop, and after 9:00 pm at the host hotel.

CODE OF CONDUCT AND RCGA WOMEN’S DIVISION DRESS CODE

The RCGA Code of Conduct is in effect during the entire championship.  Violations of the Code of Conduct will be dealt with based on the severity of the misconduct.  In addition, players and guests at all times are required to abide by the RCGA Women’s Division dress code.

CADDIES

Caddies will be available to all participants who have indicated they require a caddie on the official entry form. The cost of a caddie is $40.00/round. Additional caddies are available on a first come - first served basis. You may also reserve a caddie by calling the Granite Golf Shop at 905-642-4416 x 2000 or contacting Caddie Chairman David Fritz at 905-642-4416 ext. 2001 or dfritz@graniteclub.com. Please indicate whether or not you will require a caddy for the practice round.

CLUBHOUSE FACILITIES

The Granite Golf Club will be open daily at 6:30am. The clubhouse restaurant has a varied menu to serve the needs of players and guests throughout the week. Cash and Credit Cards will be accepted in both the Clubhouse and Golf Shop.  The Player Lounge will be the player’s social room where scores and updates will be located.

PRACTICE FACILITIES

Practice Facilities at the Granite Golf Club will be available to all tournament players for the duration of the Championship. The range will open each day at 6:30am - balls are complimentary, courtesy of the host club and organizing committee.  There is also a 5-hole par-3 practice academy that will be available all week.

LOCKERS AND CLUB STORAGE

Granite Golf Club has a limited number of lockers available.  If you wish to reserve a locker for the week, or want to have your clubs stored, please make arrangements through the Golf Shop no later than July 7, 2007.

NO SHOW POLICY     

If you find you cannot compete in the championship, you must officially withdraw from the event by contacting Alison Turcotte at 800-263-0009 ext. 250.  This allows us to replace you with an alternate.  If you cannot compete and do not withdraw and are therefore a “no show”, you may be subject to DISQUALIFICATION from future RCGA and provincial competitions.

HOW TO RECEIVE RESULTS

The RCGA will provide live scoring for the Royale Cup National Women’s Amateur Championship. To view real time results, visit our website at: www.rcga.org. To receive championship news releases and results automatically via email, please join the RCGA email list at http://www.rcga.org/english/Links/emaillist.asp.

RCGA HEADQUARTERS

RCGA Tournament Director                               Nathan Brooks                                      (905) 334-8656                      

RCGA Communications Coordinator                Mike Grobe                                            (905) 467-2944

RCGA Tournament Chair                                    Barb Allan                             

Host Tournament Chair                                       Kathy Fletcher      

RCGA Tournament Office                                   905-642-4416 ext. 2224                                                                        

RCGA Tournament Fax                                       905-642-2192

RCGA Media Centre                                             905-642-4416 ext. 2220        

Granite Golf Shop                                                905-642-4416 x 2000

Granite Web site                                                    www.graniteclub.com                                                    

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Monday, July 30, 2007

All Day                                                                                   Practice Round / Long Drive Competition (Qualifying)

8:00 am - 5:00 pm                                                                  Registration

4:30 pm - 5:30 pm                                                                 Long Drive Competition (Finals) & National Amateur Team Clinic

6:00 pm                                                                                  Flag Raising Ceremony

6:30 pm                                                                                  Player Meeting

7:00 pm                                                                                  Opening Reception & BBQ

Tuesday, July 31, 2007

7:30 am                                                                                   First Round of Stroke Play, #1 tee

First Round of Inter-Provincial Team Championship  

Wednesday, August 1, 2007

7:30 am                                                                                   Second Round of Stroke Play, #1 tee

Final Round of Inter-Provincial Team Championship

6:00 pm                                                                                  Inter-Provincial Team Pictures

7:00 pm                                                                                  Inter-Provincial Team Reception / Player Dinner

Thursday, August 2, 2007

7:30am                                                                                    Third Round of Stroke Play, #1 tee (   Field cut to low 48 & ties)

6:30 pm  - 8:00pm                                                                 Special Event - Food & Entertainment (Players Only)

Friday, August 3, 2007

7:30am                                                                                    Final Round of Stroke Play, #1 tee

Following Play                                                                       Awards Ceremony

All events will take place at the Granite Golf Club unless otherwise indicated

INSCRIPTION AU TOURNOI

Les compétitrices doivent s’inscrire au bureau de tournoi de la Division féminine de la RCGA avant la compétition, aux heures citées ci-dessous. Les compétitrices qui ne confirment pas leur présence aux heures prescrites, sans aviser les officiels, seront passibles de disqualification. 

Lundi 30 juillet – de 8 h à 17 h au Granite Golf Club

RONDE DE PRATIQUE OFFICIELLE

Les rondes de pratique officielles ont lieu au Granite Golf Club le lundi 30 juillet 2007. Pour réserver votre heure de départ, veuillez contacter le Granite Golf Club au numéro 905-642-4416 poste 2000. Veuillez appeler après le 4 juillet 2007.

Lors de la ronde de pratique, un trou servira de qualification pour la compétition du coup de départ le plus long qui aura lieu au terme de la ronde de pratique (vers 16 h 30) et avant la cérémonie d’ouverture.

RONDES DE PRATIQUE DES ÉQUIPES PROVINCIALES

Les rondes de pratique des équipes provinciales auront lieu le lundi 30 juillet aux heures suivantes :

Ontario                             8 h 00                                          Île-du-Prince-Édouard          8 h 50

Québec                             8 h 10                                          Saskatchewan                         9 h 00

Nouveau-Brunswick        8 h 20                                          Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador      9 h 10

Manitoba                          8 h 30                                          Alberta                                    9 h 20

Nouvelle-Écosse              8 h 40                                          Colombie-Britannique           9 h 30

SÉANCE DE PHOTO POUR LES ÉQUIPES PROVINCIALES 

La séance de photos d’équipes débutera précisément à 18 h le mercredi 1^er août, avant le souper des joueuses.

LES MEMBRES DES ÉQUIPES PROVINCIALES DOIVENT SE PRÉSENTER AVANT 18 H POUR LA SÉANCE DE PHOTOS.

RÉCEPTION POUR LES ÉQUIPES PROVINCIALES ET SOUPER DES JOUEUSES

Le comité organisateur du Granite Golf Club invite toutes les compétitrices à la réception pour les équipes provinciales et au souper des joueuses le mercredi 1^er août, à la conclusion du jeu (vers 19 h). Prière de faire des réservations pour vos invités lors de l’inscription lundi. Les invités sont les bienvenus et seront chargés le prix payé par personne par la RCGA.

CÉRÉMONIE D'OUVERTURE 

La RCGA, le comité organisateur et le Granite Golf Club vous invitent à la Cérémonie de lever des couleurs le lundi 30 juillet à 18 h. Toutes les joueuses et les invités sont les bienvenus. Tenue décontractée sauf pour les membres des équipes provinciales. Les joueuses sont priées de se rendre immédiatement à la réunion obligatoire des joueuses (18 h 30); une réception et Barbecue suivra (19 h).

HÔTELS HÔTES

L’hôtel hôte du championnat est le Delta - Markham (117 $) 905-477-2010 ou 800-333-3333. Nous y avons réservé un bloc de chambres jusqu’au 5 juillet sous le nom du championnat (2007 Royale Cup National Women’s Amateur Championship / Championnat national amateur féminin Coupe Royale 2007). Il y aura un service de navette entre cet hôtel et le Granite Golf Club.

HÉBERGEMENT

Des membres du Granite Golf Club ont offert de loger des participantes du Championnat national amateur féminin Coupe Royale. Les places seront accordées par ordre des demandes. Pour de plus amples renseignements, contactez les Services aux joueuses – Ivy Steinberg, ivys@hughes.net ou Christine Gibson, cpgibson@sympatico.ca.

HEURES DE DÉPART

Les compétitrices pourront obtenir la liste des heures de départs pour les deux premières parties lors de l’inscription le lundi 30 juillet. Les heures de départ pour la deuxième ronde du Championnat interprovincial par équipes et les heures de départ pour la troisième ronde et la ronde finale du championnat individuel seront disponibles la veille de chaque partie, vers 20 h, au bureau de tournoi de la RCGA et à la boutique du pro, et après 21 h à l’hôtel hôte.

CODE DE CONDUITE ET CODE VESTIMENTAIRE DE LA DIVISION FÉMININE DE LA RCGA

Le Code de conduite de la RCGA est en vigueur tout au long du championnat. Des mesures disciplinaires seront imposées selon la gravité de la transgression pour toute infraction au Code de conduite. De plus, les joueuses et les visiteurs sont tenus de respecter en tout temps le code vestimentaire de la Division féminine de la RCGA.

CADETS

Les participantes qui ont demandé un cadet en cochant la case appropriée sur le formulaire d’inscription pourront se prévaloir de ce service au prix de 40 $ par ronde. Des cadets additionnels seront disponibles - premier arrivé, premier servi. Vous pouvez également réserver les services d’un cadet en communiquant avec la boutique du pro du Granite Golf Club au 905-642-4416 poste 2000 ou en communiquant avec le président du Comité des cadets : David Fritz, 905-642-4416 x2001 ou dfritz@graniteclub.com.  Veuillez indiquer si oui ou non vous avez besoin d'un cadet pour la partie d'entraînement.

INSTALLATIONS

Le Granite Golf Club sera ouvert chaque jour à compter de 6 h 30. Le restaurant offre un menu varié pour plaire à toutes les compétitrices et à leurs invités. Paiements en espèces ou par carte de crédit acceptés au chalet et à la boutique du pro. Le « Player Lounge » servira de salle de réception des joueuses où seront affichées des informations comme les scores et mises à jour.

INSTALLATIONS DE PRATIQUE

Les installations de pratique du Granite Golf Club seront ouvertes à toutes les compétitrices tout au long du championnat. Le terrain de pratique sera ouvert à compter de 6 h 30 chaque jour. Les balles de pratique seront fournies gratuitement, gracieuseté du club hôte et du comité organisateur. Il y a aussi une académie de golf de cinq trous à normale 3 qui sera ouverte aux compétitrices la semaine du championnat.

CASIERS ET ENTREPOSAGE DES BÂTONS

Le Granite Golf Club mettra à la disposition des joueuses un nombre limité de casiers. Pour réserver un casier pour la semaine, ou pour entreposer vos bâtons, communiquez avec la boutique du pro pas plus tard que le 7 juillet 2007.

POLITIQUE EN CAS D’ABSENCE

Si vous ne pouvez participer au championnat, vous devez vous retirer officiellement du tournoi en contactant Alison Turcotte de la RCGA, au numéro 1-800-263-0009, poste 250. Ceci nous permettra de combler votre place au peloton. Si vous ne pouvez participer au tournoi et que vous ne vous retirez pas officiellement, vous pourrez être DISQUALIFIÉE à l’avenir de toute compétition provinciale ou de la RCGA.

COMMENT OBTENIR LES RÉSULTATS 

La RCGA offre le pointage en direct à l’occasion du Championnat national amateur féminin Coupe Royale. Pour voir les résultats en temps réel, visitez notre site Web au www.rcga.org. Pour recevoir les communiqués et les résultats de compétition par courriel, abonnez-vous à la liste d’envoi de la RCGA au www.rcga.org.

BUREAU DE TOURNOI DE LA RCGA

Directeur du tournoi de la RCGA                        Nathan Brooks                                      905-334-8656                        

Communications de la RCGA                              Mike Grobe                                            905-467-2944

Présidente de tournoi (RCGA)                             Barb Allan                             

Présidente de tournoi (club hôte)                         Kathy Fletcher      

Bureau de tournoi de la RCGA                             905-642-4416 x 2224                                                                            

N^o télécopie de la RCGA                                      905-642-2192

Centre des médias de la RCGA                            905-642-4416 x 2220            

Boutique de golf du club Granite                         905-642-4416 x 2000

2007 PACE OF PLAY POLICY                                                                                                                  

The Rules of Golf require that a player must play without undue delay (Rule 6-7).  Rule 6-7 states, in part: “For the purpose of preventing slow play, the Committee may, in the conditions of a competition (Rule 33-1), establish pace of play guidelines including maximum periods of time to complete a stipulated round, a hole or a stroke.”  In accordance with Rule 6-7, the RCGA has adopted the following pace of play guidelines.

“OUT OF POSITION” DEFINED – STROKE PLAY

The first group to start will be considered out of position if, at any time during the round, they exceed the time allotted to play, as detailed on the applicable course’s Pace of Play Time Chart (Time Par).  Time Par will be established at each course for groups of two players, three players or four players.

The second and third groups to start will be considered out of position if, at any time during the round, they (a) exceed the allotted time to play and (b) arrive at the teeing ground of a hole that is open and free of play.

Any subsequent group will be considered out of position if, at any time during the round, they arrive at the teeing ground of a hole that is open and free of play.

“OUT OF POSITION” DEFINED – MATCH PLAY

The first match to start will be considered out of position if, at any time during the round it exceeds the time allotted to play, as detailed on the applicable course’s Pace of Play Time Chart (Time Par).

Subsequent matches will be considered out of position if, at any time during the round, they (a) exceed the allotted time to play and (b) arrive at the teeing ground of a hole that is open and free of play.

MONITORING OF GROUPS

A group that is out of position will normally be so informed by the Committee.    However, the Committee reserves the right to time any player or group of players that the Committee deems is out of position or may be in breach of Rule 6-7, whether or not the player or group has been informed.

TIMING

The timing of a player’s stroke will begin when it is his turn to play and he can play without interference or distraction.  Any time spent determining yardages will count as time taken for the next stroke.  On the putting green, timing will begin after a player has been allowed a reasonable amount of time to mark, lift, clean and replace his ball, repair his ball mark and other ball marks on his line of putt and remove loose impediments on his line of putt.

Any player in a group which is out of position shall be penalized for undue delay if, during the round, he twice takes 40 seconds or more to play a stroke.

An extra 10 seconds will be allowed for:

(a)      the first player to play a stroke on a par-3 hole;

(b)     the first player to play a second stroke on a par-4 or par-5 hole (when attempting to reach the putting green);

(c)      the first player to play a third stroke on a par-5 hole; or

(d)     the first player to play on or around the putting green.

If a group, which is out of position, regains its position, timing of players will cease.  Timing may recommence if the group subsequently falls out of position, in which case any recorded timing exceeding 40 seconds anytime during the round will be carried over throughout the round.  Such groups out of position will not be notified of monitoring and timing unless asked by the player(s).  The Committee reserves the right to time an individual player or group of players.

Undue delay can also occur between strokes (such as by walking too slowly) and between the play of two holes.

PENALTIES

Stroke play:  Any player in a group out of position who exceeds 40 seconds to play a stroke on two occasions will be informed as soon as practicable that he has been penalized one stroke.  If the player exceeds 40 seconds to play a stroke on two more occasions while the group remains or has again become out of position (a total of four), he will be informed as soon as practicable that he has been penalized an additional two strokes.  If the player exceeds 40 seconds to play a stroke on two more occasions while the group remains or has again become out of position (a total of six), he will be informed as soon as practicable that he has been disqualified.

Match play:  Any player in a match out of position who exceeds 40 seconds to play a stroke on two occasions will be informed as soon as practicable that he has lost the hole at which the second excess time was recorded.  If the player exceeds 40 seconds to play a stroke on two more occasions while the group remains or has again become out of position (a total of four), he will be informed as soon as practicable that he has forfeited the match.

Note: In circumstances where the Committee deems fit, the general penalty under Rule 6-7 may still apply.

2007 RULES OF GOLF COMMITTEE – ROYAL CANADIAN GOLF ASSOCIATION