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Golfguy31533 · 08-22-2007, 08:54 AM

This is just a random question. I am trying to put together some rules for my local club and I would enjoy some feedback. In a normal MGA function (evening Nassau)----- how long should the rain delay last before all bets are off and people receive their entry money back? 30min? 45 min? 1 hour?

Jamin21 · 08-22-2007, 09:46 AM

The lenght of time it takes to consume enough alcohol at the bar to be deemed unable to resume play. The rain becomes inconsequential.

Golfbum · 08-22-2007, 10:03 AM

If it is just raining then there should be no delay. Play on.
If there is lightning that is a different story. Does your course have access to an online computer? If so you can check the weather online and see if the rain is just a small cell passing over or a large cell.
If large, wait an hour IMO and then call the event off and refund any cash that was put towards the prizes.
Rain should not be a factor, but lightning kills and should be treated accordingly.

blue3715 · 08-22-2007, 01:56 PM

it sure does, in fact i'm outside in a lightning storm righ-

**DennisM** · 08-23-2007, 08:11 AM

The decision is up to your club, but Jamin21 makes a lot of sense.

I'm going to play a bit of devil's advocate, just for the hell of it...

As for playing in rain, there's a slightly different scope of problems for club players than tour players. A lot of club players don't maintain their equipment as well as tour players and the possibility of a club slipping out of someone's hand due to an old, wet grip is a problem.

Also, very few club players I know own a rain suit. They aren't as prepared to continue play in the rain in comfort, protected from the storm with just the umbrella on the side of their bag.

Lastly, we have day jobs and some people can't afford health issues to arise from playing golf in the rain. It makes more sense to protect the players in more ways than just from lightning so they can be back another day to feed the kitty.