Local Rules

University Golf Club Local Rules

Play is governed by the Golf Canada Rules of Golf and the following Local Rules. Unless otherwise stated, the penalty for breach of a Local Rule is the general penalty.

Out of Bounds – Out of bounds is defined by white lines, white stakes and boundary fences. Where both a white line and stakes or a fence are present, the white line defines the boundary edge.

Alternative to Stroke and Distance — Daily Play Only

Model Local Rule E-5 is in effect for daily play. When a ball is lost outside a penalty area or is out of bounds, the player may take relief under E-5 for two penalty strokes rather than returning to play from where the previous stroke was made. E-5 is not in effect for the Club Championship or any competition where it has been specifically withdrawn.

Abnormal Course Conditions – Areas enclosed by white lines, seams of cut turf and exposed French drains filled with stones are ground under repair. Free relief is available under Rule 16.1.

Model Local Rule F-7 is in effect. Seams of cut turf are treated as ground under repair, but interference exists only when the ball lies in or touches a seam, or a seam interferes with the player’s area of intended swing. Interference with the player’s stance alone does not constitute interference

Flower Beds — No-Play Zones

All flower beds are ground under repair designated as no-play zones. When a ball lies in a flower bed, or a flower bed interferes with the player’s stance or intended swing, free relief must be taken under Rule 16.1f.

Protective Netting — Holes 5, 10 and 14

Protective netting and its supporting posts and guide wires are immovable obstructions. Free relief is available under Rule 16.1 when the obstruction interferes with the lie of the ball or the player’s intended stance or swing. The boundary fence is a boundary object, and free relief is not available from it. Relief is permitted if the ball lies between the netting and the boundary fence; the player may drop on the fairway side of the netting.

Immovable Obstructions Close to Putting Greens

Model Local Rule F-5 is in effect. When both the ball and an immovable obstruction, such as a sprinkler head, lie in the general area cut to fairway height or less, relief under Rule 16.1b is available when the obstruction is on the player’s line of play and is within two club-lengths of both the putting green and the ball.

Practice

Model Local Rule I-2 is in effect. Practice between holes of play is prohibited. Between the play of two holes, a player must not make any practice stroke on or near the putting green of the previous hole just completed or test the surface of that putting green by rubbing the putting green or rolling a ball.

PACE OF PLAY

The current expected maximum time for a round is 4 hours and 20 minutes. Groups that are out of position are expected to regain their position promptly.