The Rules of Golf

Knowledge of the Rules of Golf can help to reduce your score!

Following the tips that we put on the Club website last year, the Committee has asked us to again provide some basic tips which should assist everyone in their enjoyment and understanding of the game. 

Everyone should have and carry a copy of The Rules of Golf 2008-11 and The Quick Guide to the Rules of Golf is also an extremely useful publication. Remember also to be aware of the Local Rules (printed on the scorecard) and any Temporary Local Rules displayed outside the Professional's Shop.

The following pages will hopefully illustrate the more common situations in which we may all find ourselves during a round of golf at Douglas Park. 

Definition – Lost Ball (and destroys a common myth!)

• Local Rule: Protection of Young Trees
• Ball Played As It Lies - Rule 13
• Abnormal Ground Conditions (Hazard) - Rule 25

We have again tried to explain these in a manner that is both easy to understand and carry out, with photographs to illustrate where appropriate, but you will see that the nature of tips we have tried to give mean that it is a touch more technical on this occasion. Please remember that the final arbiter should ALWAYS be
the Rules of Golf. 

Should you have any queries about these situations, please feel free to use the Discussion Forum on the web site as appropriate.

Hopefully this will help you to make the correct decision on the course and avoid unnecessary penalties!

Alistair Forrest

Stuart Orr