The Rules - High Stakes Entertainment

Dewey Tomko’s Gamblers’ Golf Rules

Best Ball Format

1. USGA Golf Rules are in effect for all shots hit out of bounds or into a hazard.
2. No Handicaps will be used.  Players will be assigned tee boxes based on ability and to make all players equal.
3. Clubs:  

• There is not a 14 club limit.
•  A golfer may use any number of clubs. 
• All clubs are legal.  Clubs do not have to meet USGA conforming standards.
• All foreign substances such as grease and Vaseline may be used on the clubface.

4. Balls:   

•  Any type of golf balls are legal.
• A different ball may be used on every hole.
• The same ball must be used from Tee to Green.
• Balls may be changed once the player’s ball reaches the green of the hole being played.
• Once the ball reaches the green of the hole being played, the ball may be lifted and cleaned.
• The player may not touch their ball anywhere until the ball safely reaches the green of the whole being played.
• A one-stroke penalty will be assessed to any player who touches their ball anyplace other than on the green of the hole being played.
• The golf rules committee will allow wooden tees to be placed underneath a golf ball for designated players until the putting green is reached.

5. Putting

• All putts must be holed.  There will be no gimmes.
• Flags may remain in the hole while a player is putting.
• The furthest ball from the hole must be putted.
• Any type of putter may be used.
• Any putting style may be used by the player with the exception of  the stroke used in billiards.

6. Caddies

• One caddie per player.
• Caddies may line-up up their player or read a player’s putt.  The caddie must move away during the player’s stroke.           

Scramble Format

1. USGA Golf Rules are in effect for all shots hit out of bounds or into a hazzsard.
2. No Handicaps will be used.  Players will be assigned tee boxes based on ability and to make all players equal.
3. Clubs:  
   • There is not a 14 club limit.
   •  A golfer may use any number of clubs. 
   • All clubs are legal.  Clubs do not have to meet USGA conforming standards.
   • All foreign substances such as grease and Vaseline may be used on the clubface.

4. Balls:
   • Any type of golf balls are legal.
   • A different ball may be used on every shot.
   • Balls may be placed within 1 foot of the chosen ball. 
   • Ball position may not be improved.  A player may not move from the ruff to the fairway.
   • Stepping directly behind the ball with the intent to improve the position will result in a 1 stroke penalty.
   • The building of false tees with the earth will not be allowed in improving the ball position.

5. Putting
   • All putts must be holed.  There will be no gimmes.
   • Flags may remain in the hole while a player is putting.
   • The furthest ball from the hole must be putted.
   • Any type of putter may be used.
   • Any putting style may be used by the player with the exception of  the stroke used in billiards.

6. Caddies
   • One caddie per player.
   • Caddies may line-up up their player or read a player’s putt.
   • The caddie must move away during the player’s stroke.