Local Rules Documents

PERMANENT LOCAL RULES

​TEMPORARY LOCAL RULES

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 Means a rule IS NOT in operation.

“Preferred Lies” and “Winter Rules” ​​​​​

When a player's ball lies in a part of the general area cut to fairway height or less, the player may take free relief once by placing the original ball or another ball in and playing it from this relief area:

• Reference Point: Spot of the original ball.

• Size of Relief Area Measured from Reference Point: 6 inches from the

reference point, but with these limits:

• Limits on Location of Relief Area:

• Must not be nearer the hole than the reference point, and

• Must be in the general area.

In proceeding under this Local Rule, the player must choose a spot to place the ball and use the procedures for replacing a ball under Rules 14.2b(2) and 14.2e.

Relief in Bunkers 

When a player's ball lies in a bunker, the player may take free relief once by placing the original ball in and  playing it from this relief area:

• Reference Point: Spot of the original ball.
• Size of  Relief Area Measured from Reference Point: 6 inches from the reference point, but with these limits:
• Limits on Location of Relief Area:                                                                                                                                                                  Must not be nearer the hole then the reference point, and                                                                                                      Must be in the general area

In proceeding under this Local Rule, the player must choose a spot to place the ball and use the procedures for replacing a ball under Rules 14.2b(2) and 14.2e

Cleaning Ball  ​​​

When a player’s ball lies anywhere in the general area (excludes Bunkers and Penalty areas), the ball may be lifted, cleaned and replaced without penalty. The player must mark the spot before lifting the ball (see Rule 14.1) and the ball must be replaced on its original spot (see Rule 14.2).