LOCAL RULE AS OF 8/26/16-
PLAY THE BALL UP IN YOUR OWN FAIRWAY WITHIN 1 SCORECARD LENGTH FROM THE ORIGINAL SPOT, NO CLOSER TO THE HOLE. *POSTED BY THE GOLF PROFESSIONAL STAFF ![]() CLick HERE to view the new rules which took effect on January 1, 2016. Here are the four primary changes: Rule 6 - 6d: Limited Exception to Disqualification Penalty for Submission of Incorrect Score Card Rule 14-1b: Prohibition on Anchoring the Club While Making a Stroke Rule 14-3: Modification of Penalty for a Single Impermissible Use of Artificial Devices or Equipment Rule 18-2b: Withdrawal of Rule on Ball Moving After Address
Further clarifications on lost ball:
![]() The grounds crew at SSCC has done a lot of work recently and will continue to do a lot work on the bunkers. Because of considerable improvement in the bunkers on our course-we will no longer play the ball up. No preferred lies—However we will still consider stones as movable obstructions. Allowing stones to be removed is a local rule-not something you would ordinarily be entitled to do. ![]() Another important commonly used rule: UNPLAYABLE LIE Remember, there are 3 options. Sometimes, 1 or 2 of them will not be helpful. http://usga-rules.com/Unplayable/ ![]() Here’s a great video showing us how to determine nearest point of relief from immovable obstructions, ground under repair and casual water. http://usga-rules.com/NPR/ |
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