Sonic

 

(this may well be an old rule, my fault for missing it )

TMangrove

Jan 12 2012, 12:02 PM

Sonic

 

(this may well be an old rule, my fault for missing it )

If there's one thing we can all agree on its that whatever happens it's certainly your fault

TMan

The Senator from the great state of New Jersey concurs.



ok, i forgot to lock this up, as it's meant for reference, but we'll leave it open for questions and comments. to clarify the clarification, the Putter Rule applies ONLY to the green surface proper, not the fringe, or any surrounding bit of fairway or rough. on one hand, i've never had the game hand me a chipping club on the green surface proper, and on the other, if the stupid game hands you a putter for a shot from the fringe or fairway, you are not obliged to use it.

JC

JoeCool

Jan 12 2012, 09:47 AM

CLUB WIDE RULES OF PLAY - 2012 EDITION (amended 3/12)
PREFACE
As the game and what the club plays changes, so must our guidelines and rules. We are taking into account the trend of harder play, and the wealth of EA Online tie-in available on a daily and weekly basis. Some concerns were unheard of a year ago, and many of them have been successfully solved by our Member Trustees on the fly. These Rules are meant to reflect these solutions as we carry on. These Rules will apply to ALL club casual and tournament gameplay. Game Glitches and any possible relief of them has been given special and expanded attention. Other than that, it is hoped that the amended Rules are simpler and more straightforward. They are effective immediately.
GENERAL
All club games are played UNRANKED.
Casual Password is "iwgc" or other fun entry, also use these for Tournament practice rounds.
Tournament Passwords will be tournament/round specific. Results will count without exception.
Everyone should be clear regarding their status during an OFFICIAL round.
Good manners will be to let the winner of one round or match set the next. He/she may defer.
Intentional disconnects are not allowed without good reason.
Unintentional disconnects should come with an excuse or apology, and be accepted graciously.
Any trend of continously disconnecting from games will come under review.
Whatever the game or version, everyone should do their best to include all wanting to play.

OFFICIAL CLUB/EA ONLINE TOURNAMENT PLAY
Club games are played with another member, matching score posts & confirmations required.
EA Online activity is to be First Try & One-And-Done without exception. FT/OAD
Seperate or special FT/OAD personas should be used if needed, use normal/regular for retries.
A score posting is required to be considered a participant.
All restrictions to specific conditions should be follwed ie. Focus or no, Motion-Plus, Putting style.
Disconnects - Club Games - Restart at point of last successsfullly played hole by unanimous agreement.
Disconnects - EA Online - Restart the round if desired, and report an accurate score to the best of your ability with explanation.
Tee To Green, there will be no restriction regarding clubs or shot types.

GREENPLAY
The ONLY club to be used on the green is the Putter, regardless of distance to the hole.
The only exception would be an area of Fringe, Fairway, Rough, or Bunker DIRECTLY in the path. ONE and ONLY ONE Chip-Pitch is allowed at discretion in this case.
The Fringe is not considered to be the Green surface, and any shot/club is allowed

The Penalty for an infraction of this or any Rule will be 1 STROKE, so you might as well take a shot with the putter.

GAME GLITCHES
Glitches happen and are considered to be part of everyday experience. Some are very real and can be easily documented with photos or videos. Sometimes a playing partner or the group can be keeping track of things and confirm the occurence, while others are more subjective in nature. The Rules are a combination of personal experience and observation, and some solutions are based on previously used good practices. Presented in no particular order...

Glass Holes - This will be defined as a gently and reasonably struck tap-in from close range that travels directly over the hole as if it wasn't there. Close Range is defined as when the ball and cup are both visible in the first person view, within about a single grid of green. If it occurs beyond this range, consider the putt to be struck too hard.
Glass/Invisible Walls in front of the cup - These are obvious. The immediate solution is to re-putt with aim to an extreme edge. Relief will be summarized at the end.
Chip/Pitch/Putts that get the OB signal and undeserved stroke/strokes applied. Relief will be summarized at the end.
Water and Bunker hazard shots that record as OB are known. Relief will be summarized at the end.
OB off the Tee, OB on approach (non hole-out), seemingly unreal OB areas on the course - Care should be taken during rounds to make sure of proper Wii-Mote calibration. No relief can be entertained. Course knowledge is the only defense against any of the unreal OB areas around the course.

Glitch Relief: Club rounds with member partner - It may be possible that your partner or group (TW11) was in a position to observe. This cannot be expected or taken for granted, only discussed, agreement made, and matching score postings/confirmations be made to the scoring thread. Assume only that our members are here and playing because they subscribe to the spirit of the game, wanting accuracy and fairness to prevail.

Glitch Relief: EA Online/Solo Play - Here we will also include the matter of Holes-In-One/Aces, and any other special shots (ex. Dbl. Eagle) that qualify for special club awards or recognition. Depending on the nature of the glitch or shot, some form of photographic or video proof is REQUIRED. HIO/ACE shots can easily be proven with a still of the scorecard after the round is complete, while others would require a video of the game or timeframe. Evidence will be reviewed as needed, and all should rest assured that the good, honest words and accounts of our members comes before any doubt.

It is hoped that this is all complete and clear, and removes any pressure from individuals to make considerations and judgement calls.

and...HEY!!! Don't forget to have some FUN!!!

JC

Also see: IWGC Site Etiquette & Rules

CBRowsey

Mar 27 2012, 09:39 AM

I'm curious to the reasons of only being permitted a putter on the greens.... this isn't a usga rule and I dontknow that a situation would even come up, but while I was spectating at the API this past weekend I got to see someone use a wedge on the green to get over some water the green wraps around on 18. Was such a beautiful shot and very impressive to see no damage done to playing surface.

Has there been glitches or cheats in past titles in this regard?

JoeCool

Jan 12 2012, 09:47 AM

CLUB WIDE RULES OF PLAY - 2012 EDITION
PREFACE
As the game and what the club plays changes, so must our guidelines and rules. We are taking into account the trend of harder play, and the wealth of EA Online tie-in available on a daily and weekly basis. Some concerns were unheard of a year ago, and many of them have been successfully solved by our Member Trustees on the fly. These Rules are meant to reflect these solutions as we carry on. These Rules will apply to ALL club casual and tournament gameplay. Game Glitches and any possible relief of them has been given special and expanded attention. Other than that, it is hoped that the amended Rules are simpler and more straightforward. They are effective immediately.
GENERAL
All club games are played UNRANKED.
Casual Password is "iwgc" or other fun entry, also use these for Tournament practice rounds.
Tournament Passwords will be tournament/round specific. Results will count without exception.
Everyone should be clear regarding their status during an OFFICIAL round.
Good manners will be to let the winner of one round or match set the next. He/she may defer.
Intentional disconnects are not allowed without good reason.
Unintentional disconnects should come with an excuse or apology, and be accepted graciously.
Any trend of continously disconnecting from games will come under review.
Whatever the game or version, everyone should do their best to include all wanting to play.

OFFICIAL CLUB/EA ONLINE TOURNAMENT PLAY
Club games are played with another member, matching score posts & confirmations required.
EA Online activity is to be First Try & One-And-Done without exception. FT/OAD
_____Set XBox & PS3 Country Club rounds for 2 Tries and 1 Submission, in case of technical malfunction.
Seperate or special FT/OAD personas should be used if needed, use normal/regular for retries.
A score posting is required to be considered a participant.
_____Having the XBox & PS3 Country Clubs does not supercede this rule.
All restrictions to specific conditions should be follwed ie. Focus or no, Motion-Plus, Putting style.
Disconnects - Club Games - Restart at point of last successsfullly played hole by unanimous agreement.
Disconnects - EA Online - Restart the round if desired, and report an accurate score to the best of your ability with explanation.
Tee To Green, there will be no restriction regarding clubs or shot types.

GREENPLAY
The ONLY club to be used on the green is the Putter, regardless of distance to the hole.
The only exception would be an area of Fringe, Fairway, Rough, or Bunker DIRECTLY in the path. ONE and ONLY ONE Chip-Pitch is allowed at discretion in this case.
The Fringe is not considered to be the Green surface, and any shot/club is allowed

The Penalty for an infraction of this or any Rule will be 1 STROKE, so you might as well take a shot with the putter.

GAME GLITCHES
Glitches happen and are considered to be part of everyday experience. Some are very real and can be easily documented with photos or videos. Sometimes a playing partner or the group can be keeping track of things and confirm the occurence, while others are more subjective in nature. The Rules are a combination of personal experience and observation, and some solutions are based on previously used good practices. Presented in no particular order...

Glass Holes - This will be defined as a gently and reasonably struck tap-in from close range that travels directly over the hole as if it wasn't there. Close Range is defined as when the ball and cup are both visible in the first person view, within about a single grid of green. If it occurs beyond this range, consider the putt to be struck too hard.
Glass/Invisible Walls in front of the cup - These are obvious. The immediate solution is to re-putt with aim to an extreme edge. Relief will be summarized at the end.
Chip/Pitch/Putts that get the OB signal and undeserved stroke/strokes applied. Relief will be summarized at the end.
Water and Bunker hazard shots that record as OB are known. Relief will be summarized at the end.
OB off the Tee, OB on approach (non hole-out), seemingly unreal OB areas on the course - Care should be taken during rounds to make sure of proper Wii-Mote calibration. No relief can be entertained. Course knowledge is the only defense against any of the unreal OB areas around the course.

Glitch Relief: Club rounds with member partner - It may be possible that your partner or group (TW11) was in a position to observe. This cannot be expected or taken for granted, only discussed, agreement made, and matching score postings/confirmations be made to the scoring thread. Assume only that our members are here and playing because they subscribe to the spirit of the game, wanting accuracy and fairness to prevail.

Glitch Relief: EA Online/Solo Play - Here we will also include the matter of Holes-In-One/Aces, and any other special shots (ex. Dbl. Eagle) that qualify for special club awards or recognition. Depending on the nature of the glitch or shot, some form of photographic or video proof is REQUIRED. HIO/ACE shots can easily be proven with a still of the scorecard after the round is complete, while others would require a video of the game or timeframe. Evidence will be reviewed as needed, and all should rest assured that the good, honest words and accounts of our members comes before any doubt.

It is hoped that this is all complete and clear, and removes any pressure from individuals to make considerations and judgement calls.

and...HEY!!! Don't forget to have some FUN!!!

JC

Also see: IWGC Site Etiquette & Rules

JoeCool

Apr 12 2012, 07:56 AM

JoeCool

Jan 12 2012, 09:47 AM

CLUB WIDE RULES OF PLAY - 2012 EDITION
PREFACE
As the game and what the club plays changes, so must our guidelines and rules. We are taking into account the trend of harder play, and the wealth of EA Online tie-in available on a daily and weekly basis. Some concerns were unheard of a year ago, and many of them have been successfully solved by our Member Trustees on the fly. These Rules are meant to reflect these solutions as we carry on. These Rules will apply to ALL club casual and tournament gameplay. Game Glitches and any possible relief of them has been given special and expanded attention. Other than that, it is hoped that the amended Rules are simpler and more straightforward. They are effective immediately.
GENERAL
All club games are played UNRANKED.
Casual Password is "iwgc" or other fun entry, also use these for Tournament practice rounds.
Tournament Passwords will be tournament/round specific. Results will count without exception.
Everyone should be clear regarding their status during an OFFICIAL round.
Good manners will be to let the winner of one round or match set the next. He/she may defer.
Intentional disconnects are not allowed without good reason.
Unintentional disconnects should come with an excuse or apology, and be accepted graciously.
Any trend of continously disconnecting from games will come under review.
Whatever the game or version, everyone should do their best to include all wanting to play.

OFFICIAL CLUB/EA ONLINE TOURNAMENT PLAY
Club games are played with another member, matching score posts & confirmations required.
EA Online activity is to be First Try & One-And-Done without exception. FT/OAD
_____Set XBox & PS3 Country Club rounds for 2 Tries and 1 Submission, in case of technical malfunction.
Seperate or special FT/OAD personas should be used if needed, use normal/regular for retries.
A score posting is required to be considered a participant.
_____Having the XBox & PS3 Country Clubs does not supercede this rule.
All restrictions to specific conditions should be follwed ie. Focus or no, Motion-Plus, Putting style.
Disconnects - Club Games - Restart at point of last successsfullly played hole by unanimous agreement.
Disconnects - EA Online - Restart the round if desired, and report an accurate score to the best of your ability with explanation.
Tee To Green, there will be no restriction regarding clubs or shot types.

GREENPLAY
The ONLY club to be used on the green is the Putter, regardless of distance to the hole.
The only exception would be an area of Fringe, Fairway, Rough, or Bunker DIRECTLY in the path. ONE and ONLY ONE Chip-Pitch is allowed at discretion in this case.
The Fringe is not considered to be the Green surface, and any shot/club is allowed

The Penalty for an infraction of this or any Rule will be 1 STROKE, so you might as well take a shot with the putter.

GAME GLITCHES
Glitches happen and are considered to be part of everyday experience. Some are very real and can be easily documented with photos or videos. Sometimes a playing partner or the group can be keeping track of things and confirm the occurence, while others are more subjective in nature. The Rules are a combination of personal experience and observation, and some solutions are based on previously used good practices. Presented in no particular order...

Glass Holes - This will be defined as a gently and reasonably struck tap-in from close range that travels directly over the hole as if it wasn't there. Close Range is defined as when the ball and cup are both visible in the first person view, within about a single grid of green. If it occurs beyond this range, consider the putt to be struck too hard.
Glass/Invisible Walls in front of the cup - These are obvious. The immediate solution is to re-putt with aim to an extreme edge. Relief will be summarized at the end.
Chip/Pitch/Putts that get the OB signal and undeserved stroke/strokes applied. Relief will be summarized at the end.
Water and Bunker hazard shots that record as OB are known. Relief will be summarized at the end.
OB off the Tee, OB on approach (non hole-out), seemingly unreal OB areas on the course - Care should be taken during rounds to make sure of proper Wii-Mote calibration. No relief can be entertained. Course knowledge is the only defense against any of the unreal OB areas around the course.

Glitch Relief: Club rounds with member partner - It may be possible that your partner or group (TW11) was in a position to observe. This cannot be expected or taken for granted, only discussed, agreement made, and matching score postings/confirmations be made to the scoring thread. Assume only that our members are here and playing because they subscribe to the spirit of the game, wanting accuracy and fairness to prevail.

Glitch Relief: EA Online/Solo Play - Here we will also include the matter of Holes-In-One/Aces, and any other special shots (ex. Dbl. Eagle) that qualify for special club awards or recognition. Depending on the nature of the glitch or shot, some form of photographic or video proof is REQUIRED. HIO/ACE shots can easily be proven with a still of the scorecard after the round is complete, while others would require a video of the game or timeframe. Evidence will be reviewed as needed, and all should rest assured that the good, honest words and accounts of our members comes before any doubt.

It is hoped that this is all complete and clear, and removes any pressure from individuals to make considerations and judgement calls.

and...HEY!!! Don't forget to have some FUN!!!

JC

Also see: IWGC Site Etiquette & Rules

added 2 additional lines to the Rules to cover some new XBox & PS3 issues. these clarification are in BOLD TYPE

while the 1-Try / 1-Submission is an answer to longstanding issues on the Wii, it doesnt cover a console or server malfunction on the other consoles for TW13.

the Country Clubs add a new area of detail and fun, and are considered an extension on what we have always done, not a replacement.

JC