2012 Local Rules

GOVERNING AUTHORITY AND BODY OF RULES

1.         The Rules of Golf, as published by the USGA, dictate play except where given precedence as indicated on the course score card.

2.         Interpretations of the USGA Rules, and the local rules, and decisions relative to any dispute which may arise concerning these rules, shall be provided by the Rules and Eligibility Chairman.  Requests for decisions should not be referred to, or ruled upon, by any other person or body.  Decisions made by the Chairman shall be deemed final.

 

LOCAL RULES, CONDITIONS OF THE COMPETITION

1.         Hit from the tee markers designated by the Home Tournament Chairman.  

2.         Out of Bounds. 

a.      all fences bordering golf course,     

b.     driving range fences.

3.         Water Hazards.  Lake on the 10^th fairway.

4.         Obstructions. Drop ball (1) club length and not nearer the hole. No penalty. 

a.      Staked trees,

b.     protective screens at the 6^th and 16^th tees,

c.      drain ditches,

d.     paved cart paths,

e.      sprinkler dock boxes,

f.        sprinkler heads,

g.     pump fence on 10^th fairway. 

5.         Ground Under Repair. 

a.      all flower beds on the course,

b.     the turf nursery left of the 14^th fairway,

c.      NOTE: the area between the snack bar and the maintenance yard behind the 14^th green is not ground under repair.  The ball is in play.

6.         Play (1) ball except as permitted by USGA Rules.

See USGA The Rules of Golf, Rule 33-8 and Appendix I for additional information of Local Rules.

Prepared by Steve Grainer, Rules and Eligibility Chairman, LMMGC January 1, 2010