8.The Flagstick: Four Seasons mandates that you not touch the flagstick. The league has determined that a putt hitting the flagstick is considered a hole out. This is for putts taken only on the putting green. Shots excluded from this rule include: putts and chips from the fringe or areas around the green, shots from the fairway/rough and from sand traps. For a shot to be considered a hole-in-one, the ball must rest in the cup.
9. Alternative to Stroke and Distance for Lost Ball or Ball Out of Bounds. Our league has voted on and adopted this local rule: Playing a provisional ball is prohibited. Significant issues with pace of play can result for a player needing to take stroke-and-distance relief for a ball that is out of bounds or cannot be found. When a player’s ball has not been found or is known or virtually certain to be out of bounds, the player may proceed as follows rather than proceeding under stroke and distance.For two penalty strokes, the player may drop within two club lengths from the edge of the fairway on the hole being played, no nearer the hole.
10. Self policing Association: Rules are used to keep competition fair for everyone. If a member observes someone breaking a rule, correct them with a friendly reminder. If a member feels a player has entered wrong (lower) strokes, scores or points for personal gain it is the members responsibility to call them on it. All members are reminded to talk to the player who’s conduct is in question in hopes any concerns can be resolved before bringing any rules infractions to the attention of the Rules Chairman.
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