Local Rules, Course Care & Etiquette

GOLF BY LAWS

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NEDLANDS GOLF CLUB LOCAL RULES

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TEMPORARY LOCAL RULES

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All members can assist each other to ensure our course is maintained in top condition for all players

PRIOR TO PLAY

Arrive at least fifteen minutes early to check-in at the proshop.
Have no more than four in a group unless previously discussed and approved.
Be prepared to have others join you if have less than 4 in your group.
Be ready to play when it is your time to tee off.
Use course scorecard for reference on yardage, hole layout and local rules.

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READY GOLF

The concept of READY GOLF is endorsed and encouraged to maintain speed of play.

In stroke play, you are both allowed and encouraged to play out of turn in a safe and responsible way, such as when:

You agree with another player to do so for convenience or to save time,
Your ball comes to rest a very short distance from the hole and you wish to hole out, or
You are ready and able to play before another player whose turn it is to play under the normal order of play, so long as in playing out of turn you do not endanger, distract or interfere with any other player.

But if the player whose turn it is to play is ready and able to play and indicates that they want to play first, you should generally wait until that player has played.

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ON THE TEE

Mark your ball so that you can identify it.
Hit ONLY when golfers ahead of you are out of range.
Stand still and facing other golfers while they are hitting.
Watch where all balls go to avoid time spent looking for lost balls.
Yell the warning “FORE!” if your ball is heading toward another golfer.

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THE FAIRWAY

Walk forward to your ball if safe to do so.
Place your bag, buggy or cart to the right of your ball when hitting.
Take no more than one practice swing.
Player furthest from the hole usually plays first but golfers out of range of the group in front can play first, if ready.
Walk briskly between shots and be ready to play when it is your turn.
Keep pace with the group in front of you at all times.
Assist playing partners when needed by bringing clubs, finding lost balls, etc.
Follow posted riding cart rules

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ON THE GREEN

Place your bag or cart between the green and the next tee.
Take all clubs that you may need.
Repair your own ball marks and one other.
Avoid stepping on another player’s putting line.
Players begin putting when all balls are on the green.
The person furthest away from the hole putts first.
Mark your ball if it is in the path of another player’s ball.
Record all scores on the next tee.

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CARTS AND PULL BUGGIES

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TIPS TO AVOID SLOW PLAY

The number one problem in golf today, as evidenced by the overwhelming golfer complaint, is SLOW PLAY!

The following tips can help you keep pace with the group in front of you at all times:

Be ready to hit when it is your turn.
Limit practice swings.
Take plenty of clubs with you to your ball when leaving your bag or riding cart.
Consider all options as you approach your ball to make decisions quickly.
Watch all balls until they stop rolling to avoid lengthy searches.
Use a fixed object as a reference point.
All players should go directly to their own ball and play when ready.
If you do fall behind, let faster groups play through.
Continue putting until holed out unless you would be standing on someone’s putting line.
Remember; by keeping pace you make the game more enjoyable for everyone!!

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