MWGA INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY 2007
Addendum to the Rules and Conditions of Play for MWGA Competitions

 

Prior to play beginning on the day of the event and at the course, the MWGA may make a determination to suspend or cancel play under, but not limited to, any of the following circumstances:

1. The golf course is deemed unplayable
2. Lightning is present
3. A ‘dangerous situation’ develops as defined by a majority vote of the MWGA Rules Officials, the MWGA Tournament Chair, any attending MWGA Tournament Committee Members along with the golf course management
4. If it is a severely cold day, the wind temperature shall be checked 15 minutes in advance of the first tee time. If the temperature or wind chill is 40 degrees or less with no forecast of better conditions, play will be cancelled

During competition, the host course or the MWGA will provide an “alarm” to notify players of suspension of play due to, but not limited to, any of the following circumstances: 

1. Golf Course becomes unplayable
2. Lightning is present.
3. A ‘dangerous situation’ develops.
4. The temperature or wind chill drops to 40 degrees or less

Once the alarm is sounded or players are notified by another means, players must mark their ball position, immediately cease playing and return to the clubhouse (or other noted area) to wait for further instructions.  

During competition, if play is suspended, the MWGA Rules Officials, the MWGA Tournament Chair, any attending MWGA Tournament Committee Members along with the golf course management shall make the call as to when play will be resumed or cancelled. During a suspension in play, The Tournament Chair will inform all players of the approximate time involved in any delay and keep players updated on the circumstances causing the delay.

After a delay in play, if play is deemed to be continued, the committee shall give a minimum of 15 minutes advance notice for proper warm up before play is resumed.

MWGA cancellation of play either prior to play or after a suspension of play shall be determined by, but not limited to:

1. Combination of precipitation and cart path only
2. Temperature and wind chills detrimental to play

Please note: The MWGA will try to procure rain checks from the course when the MWGA cancels play.  However, the final decision lies with the course management.