1. All rules as defined by the USGA, apply to our league except the ones that are outlined here.
  2. Provisional shot: for speedy play please hit a provisional shot if you think your ball went out of bounds. If your ball is in bounds you may pick up your provisional shot without any penalty and play your first hit ball. The penalty is both stroke and distance, except under the circumstances described in rule 3.
  3. If no provisional shot is played and you realize your ball did go out of bounds, please play your next shot from the approximate spot the ball went out of bounds. A two-stroke penalty will be assessed for the lost ball. For speed of play reasons, do not return to the tee to hit another ball after searching for a lost ball.
  4. Only 2 minutes are allowed when searching for a lost ball. Keep pace with the group in front of you.
  5. Lost ball rule: If the ball is hit in a hazard, or can’t be found, the player must drop another ball in approximate position (one club no closer to the hole). One -stroke penalty will be assessed for the lost ball.
  6. Any discrepancies not covered by league rules will be discussed by the committee. All decisions made by this panel are final.
  7. Any hole not completed due to darkness will be considered a tie in match play and a two-stroke penalty over par in stroke play.
  8. The league will play 18 holes on Wednesday afternoons and Saturday mornings with some flexibility regarding make up dates.
  9. Handicap will be adjusted according to actual course handicap.
  10. Winners in a stroke play will be determined each month according to their actual scores adjusted with handicap. Mach play is an option and will be decided at the beginning day of the start of the league.(Number of players will determined this issue).
  11. Before you move your ball with respect to applying a rule, discuss it with your opponent first. In general, an agreement between opponents will always be honored. If an agreement cannot be reached, keep playing and agree to have the rules committee settle it after the match is finished.
    The USGA is full of little nit-picky rules; so much so that golf officials must go to school to learn, not only the rules, but how to apply them. We strive to play by the rules, but not get bogged down with the extreme technicalities of the rules. Use your judgment. If there is any doubt, play your match as if there was no infraction, and bring it to the attention of the league's rules committee.
    However, it is to your benefit to read and understand the current USGA rules. If you understand the rules, there is less of a chance that a controversy will arise during play.