Local Rules/By-Laws

Triggs Ladies Inner Club Local Rules

July 20, 2026

• Ground Under Repair – USGA Rule 16 defines and covers when and how to take free relief for interference by an abnormal course or dangerous animal condition (Animal Hole, Ground Under Repair, Immovable Obstruction, or Temporary Water). These conditions are not treated as part of the challenge of playing the course. Ground Under Repair includes holes made by maintenance staff in setting up or maintaining the course, such as removing turf or a tree stump (but not including aeration holes). Also includes grass cuttings, leaves and any other material piled for later removal.

• Cut Turf Seam – If a ball lies in or touches a seam of cut turf or seam interferes with intended swing, free relief is 1-club length for stance and swing, no closer to the hole.

• Flower Beds – Are designated “No Play Zones”. Play is prohibited in flower beds. Where surrounded by a cart path, they are treated as a single abnormal course condition. Free relief is 1-club length for stance and swing, no closer to the hole.

• Cart Path Extensions – Entrances and exits are deemed to be ground under repair. Free relief is 1 club length from your nearest point of complete relief.

• Preferred Lies - Preferred lies in your own fairway (6 inches). Preferred lie means lift, clean and place.

• Out-of-Bounds - If your ball may be lost or out of bounds, it is recommended you play a provisional ball. If your ball is lost or out of bounds, the penalty is 1 stroke and distance. Options are 1). Play your provisional ball or 2). Return to the location of your previous stroke. Note: The "Alternative to Stroke and Distance for Lost Ball or Ball Out of Bounds" with a 2-stroke penalty is NOT in effect and is NOT an option.

• Immovable Obstructions – Relief from interference is allowed per USGA Rule 16.1. Relief may also be taken when immovable obstructions (Example:  sprinkler heads) are close to the putting green and in the line of play within 2-club lengths of the putting green and within 2-club lengths of the ball.

• Holes 6 and 7: If your ball is found in the drainage ditch between these holes, you are allowed free relief to drop at the nearest point and no closer to the hole. If your ball is not found, it is a lost ball and there is no free relief.

• Hole 8: To clarify, there is no preferred lie allowed between the tee and the beginning of the fairway. Relief is allowed for an abnormal course condition if there is Temporary Water - see USGA Rule 16.1b.

• Holes 11 and 12: Brook is a red penalty area. Consider the red penalty area to begin at the top of the slope on either side.

• Hole 14: Area behind the green is a red penalty area. Options for relief are: 1.) Return to the location of your previous stroke. 2). Play 2 club lengths from where the ball crossed the penalty area (no closer to the hole). Penalty is 1 stroke for either option.

• Hole 15: To clarify, there is NO free relief from the ditch or from the tall grass area to the right and in front of the tee box. Also, there is NO free relief from the small gully that runs across the fairway beyond this area, however, you may use relief under the current local rule for preferred lies in your own fairway, within 6 inches, no closer to the hole.

TRIGGS LADIES INNER CLUB BY-LAWS

AMENDED 9/27/2025

ARTICLE I – OFFICIAL NAME

The name of the organization is Triggs Ladies Inner Club.

ARTICLE II – BOARD OF GOVERNORS

Section 1 – Board of Governors: The Board of Governors of the organization shall consist of four (4) Officers and three (3) Governors. The Officers of the organization shall consist of a President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer. Should there not be one single person to be President, Co-Presidents shall share one vote, and herein after, all reference to President shall mean President or Co-President as applicable. These seven (or eight should there be Co-Presidents) shall comprise the Board of Governors - called the Board.

Section 2 - Election of Board of Governors: The Officers and Governors shall be elected at the fall Annual Meeting of the membership each year. Voting shall be taken by paper ballot or by voice vote if candidates are unopposed.

Section 3 - Terms of Office: The Officers shall serve for a two (2) year term and no more than two (2) consecutive terms in each office with the President and Secretary being elected in the even years and the Vice President and Treasurer in the odd years. The Governors shall serve two year terms with two (2) being elected in even years and one (1) in odd years.

Section 4 - Installation of the Board of Governors: The new Board shall have a meeting following installation to set the long-term agenda for the following year. Section 5 - Vacancies: In the event that a vacancy occurs for the presidency, the Vice President (or the remaining Co-President) shall assume the full duties of the President for remainder of said term. Should a vacancy occur in any other elected office, the Board shall have the power to appoint any member by majority vote of the Board to fill that office.

Section 6 - Nomination of the Board of Governors: During the month of July, a Nominating/Election Committee consisting of three (3) members shall be appointed by the Board. No Board members shall be on the committee. The Nominating/Election Committee shall post the names of the nominees at least thirty (30) days in advance of the Annual Meeting, at which the election of the Board of Governors will take place. Any five (5) members, other than the members of the Nominating/Election Committee and the Board, may submit nominations to the Nominating/Election Committee within fifteen (15) days prior to the Annual Meeting, and the Nominating/Election Committee shall immediately post the name(s) on the website. The Nominating/Election Committee shall conduct the election at the fall Annual Meeting of the membership.

Section 7 – Early Voting for the Board of Governors: Any member who is unable to attend the Annual Meeting of the membership, or who wishes to vote in advance, may cast their vote via mail or email. Early votes must be submitted to the Nominating/Election Committee no earlier than two weeks prior to and no later than two days prior to the Annual Meeting of the membership.

ARTICLE III - DUTIES OF THE BOARD

Section 1 - Board of Governors: The Board of Governors (the Board) shall control and manage the affairs of the organization and make rules for the governing of same in accordance with the By-Laws. The Board shall appoint all committees as required by the By-Laws, and it shall have the power to fill any vacancies on committees. If a Board member is absent for three (3) consecutive meetings, a letter/email of warning will be sent to her indicating that missing the following meeting will be cause for dismissal. The Board shall meet at least once a month during the golfing season. The President or any three (3) members of the Board can call a meeting at any time during the year (see ARTICLE VI, Section 3, Quorums). The Board may vote on items via email for special situations.

Section 2 – President: The President shall preside at all meetings of the membership and of the Board and she shall have general supervision over the affairs of the organization. She shall make all Board and Committee members aware of their duties as set forth in the By-Laws. She shall be a member, ex-officio, of all committees selected or appointed by the Board. Later, as past President, she shall be a member of all committees for one year. She shall be a signatory on the checking account for the organization.

Section3 - Vice-President: The Vice-President, in the absence of the President, shall have the same powers and duties as the President. In the event that the President and Vice-President are absent, the Board may appoint one of its members as temporary President.

Section 4 - Secretary: The Secretary of the organization shall post notice of all meetings and keep records of meetings, including attendance and shall be posted after they have been approved by the Board. She shall maintain all records of the organization and transfer same at the last meeting to the incoming secretary.

Section 5 - Treasurer: The Treasurer of the organization shall collect all monies due to the organization. She shall promptly deposit such monies in a bank account in the name of the organization. She shall keep detailed accounts and present such reports at every Board meeting. The Treasurer shall, upon request, send a financial statement to any member in good standing. She shall transfer the books and record within one month of the new incoming Treasurer taking office. The Treasurer shall sign all checks/debit/credit card transactions. The Treasurer shall inform the President of any expense over $1,000 prior to paying said bill.

Section 6 – Governors: The Governors represent the membership and shall attend all meetings of the Board. The Governors shall assist the officers in carrying out the duties and responsibilities of the Board of Governors.

Section 7 - Non-discriminatory Clause: Membership in the Triggs Ladies Inner Club is open to all women and shall not be denied to any applicant because of race, color, or creed.

ARTICLE IV – COMMITTEES

Section 1 - Appointed Committees: The Board shall appoint the following committees

and shall make and administer rules and regulations for said committees in accordance

with the By-Laws:

A. Auditing Committee: The Auditing Committee shall consist of one or more members who shall audit the accounts and records of the Treasurer for the fiscal year ending each November 1. The committee shall at any time audit the accounts and records of the Treasurer or shall do so at any time upon the request of the Board.

B. Tournament/Volunteer Committee: The Tournament/Volunteer Committee shall consist of a chairperson and other members as deemed necessary. They shall coordinate all tournament volunteers for the season.

C. Handicap Committee: The Handicap Committee shall consist of a chairperson and at least one other member. Handicaps shall be posted on our website weekly and monitored for compliance with the USGA rules. Members scores shall be posted in the GHIN system in accordance with recommendations by the USGA. The committee shall monitor compliance with the USGA rules.

D. Membership Committee: The Membership Committee shall consist of a chairperson and one other member. Said committee shall supply and receive membership applications.

E. Rules Committee: The Rules Committee shall consist of a chairperson and one other member. They shall receive and rule on any questions pertaining to the USGA Rules of Golf and local rules.

F. Nominating/Election Committee: See Article II, Section 6.

G. Ad-Hoc Committees: The Board can create Ad-Hoc Committees as needed at any time.

ARTICLE V – MEMBERSHIP

Section 1 - Dues: The amount of dues shall be assessed annually by the Board.

Section 2 - Payment of Dues: Annual membership dues shall be payable not later than May 1.

Section 3 - Membership Participation: All members in good standing may participate in all club activities and tournaments. New members with current GHIN card may immediately take part fully in tournaments. New members without GHIN cards must submit five (5) signed and attested cards from any sloped and rated course before they can compete in tournaments. Until then, they may play, but not compete, in individual tournaments.

Section 4 - Eligibility to Participate in the Club Championship: In order to participate, a member must have played in five events from the previous year or three events prior to the Club Championship cut-off date of the current year. Events are defined as, and are limited to, Weekly Tournaments and Majors.

ARTICLE VI - MEETINGS

Section 1 - Meetings of the Membership: The first meeting of the season shall be held in the spring of each year for the purpose of announcing tournament dates, introducing new members and to update the membership with information for the upcoming season. The Annual Meeting of the membership shall be held in the fall of each year for the purpose of electing the Board and to award tournament prizes. Section 2 - Notice of Meetings: All members shall be notified of any membership meeting at least ten (10) days prior to said meeting. Notice of any special membership meetings called by the Board shall be posted on the website by the Secretary at least   

seven (7) days prior.

Section 3 - Quorums: No meeting shall be called to order unless a quorum is present. At membership meetings, one-fifth of the members constitute a quorum for conducting business. At meetings of the Board, four (4) members constitute a quorum.

Section 4 - Voting: Any regular member shall have the right to vote on any measure. The Board shall have the right to revoke the vote of any member in accordance with Article VII of these By-Laws. If any five (5) members submit a written request to the Secretary according to Article II, Section 6, of these By-Laws, then election shall be by paper ballot.

ARTICLE VII – MISCONDUCT

Section 1 - Misconduct: Charges of misconduct, which in the judgment of the Board are injurious to the order, welfare, interest or character of the organization or at variance with the requirements of the By-Laws or any rule pursuant thereto, shall be adequate and justifiable grounds for disciplinary action by the Board.

Section 2 - Procedure: A member may submit charges against another member on any of the grounds heretofore mentioned to the Board in writing.

The charged member may present to the Board, orally or in writing, personally or by representation, any evidence or testimony to disprove the charges against her. Upon receipt of said charges, the Board shall conduct its own investigation to determine the seriousness and validity of the charges.

Section 3 - Decision of the Board: The Board, after carefully considering the facts, shall, by majority vote of its members, reprimand, suspend, request the resignation of, expel said member, or determine no action is required. The Secretary then, by order of the Board, shall notify the parties involved as to the decision of the Board.

ARTICLE VIII– BY-LAWS

Section 1 - General: All By-Laws may be altered, amended or repealed upon a majority vote of the membership. A copy of the proposed changes to the By-Laws must be sent to the membership in advance of the meeting of the membership.

Section 2 - Presentation of Proposed Amendments: Every proposed amendment not emanating from the Ad Hoc By-laws Committee shall be endorsed by at least ten (10) regular members in good standing.

Section 3 - Voting: Voting on the amendments to the By-Laws shall be taken by paper ballot or by a voice vote. A standing vote can be used to confirm the outcome of a voice vote if there is doubt about its accuracy.