IJGA Parent/Junior #1 at Mistwood GC

The attention of all competitors in IJGA events is called to Rules 6-8 (Discontinuance of Play) and 33-2d (Course Unplayable). Players have the right to stop play if they think lightning threatens them, even though the Committee may not have specifically authorized it by a signal.

In order to protect players and spectators, the IJGA requires all players to stop play immediately upon notification of a suspension due to a dangerous situation such as lightning. Accordingly, the following Local Rule will be in effect at all IJGA tournaments:

"When play is suspended by the Committee for a dangerous situation, if the players in a match or group are between the play of two holes, they shall not resume play until the Committee has ordered a resumption of play. If they are in the process of playing a hole, they shall discontinue play immediately and not resume play until the Committee has ordered a resumption of play. If a player fails to discontinue play immediately, he is DISQUALIFIED unless circumstances warrant waiving the penalty as provided in Rule 33-7"

When a player discontinues play of a hole under Rule 6-8, he/she may lift the ball without penalty.  Before lifting the ball the player must mark its position.  If the ball lies through the green marking the position with a tee or if on the green marking the ball with coin is an acceptable practice. 

Marking the ball is not required but if the ball is not marked and the conditions (rain, wind, etc) move the ball the ball, it must be played in the new position after resuming play.