Golf Rules: Twenty That Aren’t in the Book!
Every course has a “local rule” rule or two – respect the golf course – ask about them and follow them.
Just about every golf course I’ve ever played has “local rules” and if you’re playing a new course you should take the time to get familiar with them. The Pro Shop will give you that information when you check in. Just ask.
At my home course we have a “Roots and Rocks” rule that allows relief from – you guessed it – tree roots and rocky areas of bare ground. My women’s league is fairly generous. We typically help our visitors and guests “remember” that they get relief if their ball wanders into those areas, but not all groups on all courses are so accommodating.
It’s nice to be able to take advantage of those free drops out of new flower beds and freshly planted shrubbery, and it’s only polite to avoid damaging the tender grass around the greens on the par-3.
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