Golf Course Local Rules

LOCAL RULES TAKE PRECEDENCE OVER NATIONAL RULES
LOCAL RULES FOR L.O.W. GOLF COURSE
(EFFECTIVE 4/1/06) (Updated 2/29/08)

USGA Rules govern all play except as modified by Local Rules below. Additions and/or changes will be posted in the Golf Pro Shop.

OUT OF BOUNDS - (Rule 27)
a. Out of bounds are marked with white stakes with the exception of the fence on the right side of hole # 16, which is used to designate OB. Double white stakes indicate the start and end of OB.

b. Some property owners have improved golf course property beyond their property lines. The ball should be played as it lies if it is inside the OB stakes.

c. There are a number of golf course property wooded areas not marked OB. If a ball is lost in one of these areas, the lost ball rule applies.

d. If you think your ball is possible OB or could be lost in the woods, hit a provisional ball.

WATER HAZARDS - (Rule 26)
a. Water hazards exist on holes 1, 3, 10, 13, & 14 and are defined by yellow stakes.

b. If the bulkhead on holes 1, 13 and 14 interferes with a player's stance or area of intended swing, relief may be taken.

LATERAL WATER HAZARDS - (Rule 26)
In order to treat the ball as lost in the hazard (red stakes), there must be reasonable evidence that the ball lodged in it. Otherwise, the lost ball Rule 27 applies.

DROP AREAS - (Rule 26)
The only drop area-an optional area-is to the right of the pond on hole # 14.

GROUND UNDER REPAIR - (Rule 33-2)
a. Ground under repair (GUR) will be marked by white lines.

b. Areas damaged by maintenance equipment, tree stump removal, eroded and worn areas adjacent to and within 1 club length of the cart path, exposed gravel, French drains and exposed drain tiles are GUR even if not marked.

OVERHEAD WIRES - (Rule 20-5)
If a ball strikes a power line at the 2nd tee or behind the 4th green, the player must disregard that stroke, abandon the ball and play another ball as nearly as possible to the spot from which the original ball was played.

EMBEDDED BALL - (Rule 25-2)
A ball embedded in its own pitch mark "through the green" may be lifted, cleaned and dropped. This includes fairways and rough, but not hazards.

"PREFERRED LIES" and "WINTER RULES"
A player's ball in his own fairway may be marked, lifted, cleaned, and replaced within one club length of its original position.

STONES IN BUNKERS - (Rule 24-1)
Stones in bunkers are removable obstructions.

Players are required to keep up with the group in front of them. If your team falls behind and you are observed by the Marshall, you could be asked to pick up your ball and go to the next hold, or during competitive play, be assessed a (2) stroke penalty.