Meadowlark Men’s Club Local Rules

USGA Rules govern all play except as modified by local rules:

27-1 Ball out of Bounds

If a ball is out of bounds, the player must play a ball, under penalty of one stroke, as nearly as possible at the spot from which the original ball was last played (see Rule 20-5).
No free relief from course perimeter fences. Play ball as it lies.

Water Hazards: All water hazards are played as lateral water hazards. (26-1)

26-1. Relief for Ball in Water Hazard

It is a question of fact whether a ball that has not been found after having been struck toward a water hazard is in the hazard. In order to apply this Rule, it must be known or virtually certain that the ball is in the hazard. In the absence of such knowledge or certainty, the player must proceed under Rule 27-1.

If a ball is in a water hazard or if it is known or virtually certain that a ball that has not been found is in a water hazard (whether the ball lies in water or not), the player may under penalty of one stroke:

a. Play a ball as nearly as possible at the spot from which the original ball was last played (see Rule 20-5); or

b. Drop a ball behind the water hazard, keeping the point at which the original ball last crossed the margin of the water hazard directly between the hole and the spot on which the ball is dropped, with no limit to how far behind the water hazard the ball may be dropped; or

c. As additional options available only if the ball last crossed the margin of a lateral water hazard, drop a ball outside the water hazard within two club-lengths of and not nearer the hole than (i) the point where the original ball last crossed the margin of the water hazard or (ii) a point on the opposite margin of the water hazard equidistant from the hole.

When proceeding under this Rule, the player may lift and clean his ball or substitute a ball.

Designated Drop Area Hole #7: Drop area on right side of water marked Men’s Club Drop Area. You may place ball in this area (Drop area to be used when ball hit into water)

Protective Fences: Holes #1, #2, #4, #5, #7, #8, #15, #17, and #18 drop one club length from nearest point of relief no nearer to hole. No penalty. (24-2)

24-2. Immovable Obstruction

a. Interference
Interference by an immovable obstruction occurs when a ball lies in or on the obstruction, or when the obstruction interferes with the player's stance or the area of his intended swing. Intervention on the line of play is not, of itself, interference under this Rule.

Environmentally Sensitive Areas: Holes #5 and #12. These areas are (defined by red stakes with green caps) are Ground Under Repair from which play is prohibited. If a player’s ball lies in the area, or interferes with the player’s stance or the area of intended swing, the player must take relief. Drop one club length from nearest point of relief no nearer hole. No Penalty. (25-1)

Plant Beds: These areas are a free drop. Do not hit from or enter these areas. Drop one club length from nearest point of relief no nearer hole. No Penalty. (25-1)

25-1. Abnormal Ground Conditions

a. Interference

Interference by an abnormal ground condition occurs when a ball lies in or touches the condition or when the condition interferes with the player's stance or the area of his intended swing. Intervention on the line of play is not, of itself, interference under this Rule.

Out of Bounds: Perimeter of golf course, inside fence surrounding driving range, inside fence surrounding maintenance yard, and inside fence surrounding parking lot.

Plant Beds: These areas are a free drop. Do not hit from or enter these areas.

Water Hazards: All water hazards are played as lateral water hazards.

Designated Drop Area Hole #7: Drop area on right side of water marked Men’s Club Drop Area. You may place ball in this area (Drop area to be used when ball hit into water)

Protective Fences: Holes #1, #2, #4, #5, #7, #8, #15, #17, and #18 drop one club length from nearest point of relief no nearer to hole. No penalty.

Environmentally Sensitive Areas: Holes #5 and #12. These areas are (defined by red stakes with green caps) are Ground Under Repair from which play is prohibited. If a player’s ball lies in the area, or interferes with the player’s stance or the area of intended swing, the player must take relief. Drop one club length from nearest point no nearer hole. No Penalty.