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Local Rules

  1. Out of Bounds (Rule 18.2)
    1. Out of bounds is defined by the line between the course-side points at ground level of white stakes and fence posts.
    2. On or beyond the fencing surrounding the pump house and water tank on the right side of the 4th & 15th holes.
    3. During play of the 1st & 12th holes, the road on the right side of the holes, defined by white stakes is out of bounds.
      These stakes are treated as boundary objects during the play of the 1st & 12th holes. For all other holes, they are immovable obstructions.
  2. A ball lying on the wrong putting green other than that being played to, or green which is under repair or temporarily out of play must be lifted & dropped clear. (Rule 13.1 f)
  3. A ball that hits a power line or a pole supporting a power line on the course must be replayed without penalty.
  4. Free relief is allowed only when a ball is embedded in part of the general area that is cut to fairway height or less. (Rule 16.3)
  5. All roads and paths on the course, bridges, staked trees, tee signs, course furniture, sprinkler heads & fencing are treated as immovable obstructions from which free relief is allowed under Rule 16.1
  6. Before playing a ball in a bunker, a player may remove loose impediments under Rule 15.1 and movable obstructions under Rule 15.2.
  7. Caddie cars must not be taken onto greens or tees.
  8. Please repair all divots.
  9. Please repair all pitch marks.
  10. Please rake all bunkers after use.
  11. Green keeping staff have priority on the course and will give way when practical.