LAND PARK WEEKENDERS GOLF CLUB
CLUB RULES
(Adopted March 22, 2014, Revised January 19, 2019)
The Club Plays Under NCGA’s Rules Except the following Local Club Rules
Winter rules are played all year. You may move your ball 6 inches no closer to the hole.
If the majority of your foursome sees your ball land in the leaves, but cannot be found, you may drop a ball at the approximate location with no penalty.
If your ball comes to rest on the street or crosses the street and lands off the golf course, it is out of bounds. Drop your ball 2 club lengths from the point of exit. No closer to the hole, 2 stroke penalty.
If your ball lands in the corporation yard, it is out of bounds. Drop a ball 2 club lengths from the point of entry, no closer to the pin, 2 stroke penalty.
If your ball lies in the bushes, trees or fences and is considered unplayable, drop a ball 2 club lengths from where your ball lies and continue to play, 1 stroke penalty.
Land Park Weekenders Play Ready Golf
On The Tee
- The player who is ready should hit
- Shorter hitters should hit first
- Tee off as soon as the group ahead is clear
- Carry an extra ball in your pocket
On The Fairway
- Hit when ready & safe; do not use the honor system
- Take appropriate clubs to your ball and hit without delay
- Have your group watch where each shot goes
- Limit search for lost balls to 3 minutes
On The Green
- Place your clubs between the green and the next tee
- Study your putt while others are putting
- Continue putting until holed out
- Leave the green immediately after holing out and proceed to the next tee
- Complete your scorecard after you’re off the green
LPW members are encouraged to download USGA app for detailed 2019 Rules of Golf.
Click here if you have an iPhone or iPad to install a free USGA Rules of Golf app.