Local Rules Local Rules

The Rules of Golf of the United States Golf Association

Govern All Play Except for the following Local Rules:

Out of Bounds – Out of Bounds is defined by course-side edge of white stakes and/or lines, boundary fences, and the course-side edges of roads bordering the course.

Penalty Areas – Yellow Penalty Areas are marked by yellow stakes and/or lines. Red Penalty Areas are marked by red stakes and/or lines. When both stakes and lines are present, the lines define the margin of the penalty area.

Immovable Obstructions Close to Putting Green – Relief from interference by an immovable obstruction may be taken under rule 16.1. In addition, if the player’s ball lies off the putting green and in the general area cut to fairway height and an immovable obstruction within two club-lengths of the putting green and within two club-lengths of the ball intervenes on the line of play, the player may take relief under Rule 16.1 Model Local Rule F-5

Provisional Ball – On Holes #9 & #10, if a player is unsure as to if their ball crossed the penalty area, they may declare a provisional ball from the teeing area. If the player’s ball did not in fact clear the penalty area, the competitor may play the provisional ball and record the appropriate penalty strokes under Local Rule B-3.

Sandy Areas – The East Course was designed with sandy areas on holes 4, 8, 11, 14, 16, 17 & 18 as well as the West Course on holes 2, 3, 13 & 15. These sanded areas contain grass or ornamental shrubs and may also be defined by off-white colored sand. These areas are considered general area and there is no penalty for grounding a club in these sanded areas.For consideration of fellow golfers, players may rake their footprints or smooth the surface with a club or rake.

Immovable Obstruction – The rest room on Hole #13 east is defined as an immovable obstruction. Players may take relief for stance and swing (NOT LINE OF SIGHT) using the designated drop zone.

Roads and Paths – All non-paved paths are considered an integral part of the course. Concrete paths are considered immovable obstructions; players may take relief under rule 16.1.

Additional Information – Lightning and dangerous weather conditions –One Long Siren Blast = Play is Suspended Immediately. Three Intermittent Siren Blasts = Resume Play. Shelters on east are located at Hole #4/Hole #10, Hole #13 and the Clubhouse. Shelters on west are located at hole #5, hole #13 and the clubhouse. Please repair your ball marks and fill all divots with sand.