Rules of Play


Format: Scramble: All players hit the tee ball. Choose the best shot. All players play from that spot. Repeat this process until the ball is holed.

Tees: Men will play from the White Tees. Women will play from the Red Tees.

Preferred Lies: Preferred Lies are permitted through the green.

Local Rules:

Out of Bounds (Rule 27-1) defined by white stakes or lines.

Lateral Water Hazards (Rules 33-3) defined by red stakes or lines of holes #2,3,6,8,9,11,12,16,17.

Ground under repair is defined by enclosed white lines.

A player may obtain distance information through the use of a distance measuring device.

Stones in bunkers are movable obstructions.

Flower beds are considered ground under repair. Play is prohibited from flower beds.

Embedded ball rule is in effect through the green.

 

Contests: 

First Place Team  • Second Place Team • Third Place Team

Men’s Longest Drive • Women’s Longest Drive

Closest to the Hole • Closest to the Line • Hole In One

Scoring: Following play, please return your scorecard to the scoring area located outside the golf shop.

All persons attending the tournament must adhere to the rules and regulations of the Cape Club of Sharon. 

HAVE FUN AND PLAY WELL!