Local Rules Sheet

Local Rules Sheet

All U.S.G.A. rules will govern play, along with the following local rules.

  1. Out of bounds is defined by white stakes, perimeter walls, fences and roads. A ball that comes to rest on or across a road is deemed to be out of bounds.
  2. The following shall be treated as immovable obstructions when not located in a hazard:
    • All cables and wrappings attached to trees.
    • Cart paths and rocks embedded adjacent to cart paths
    • Concrete and all areas consisting rock embedded in concrete.
    • All stairs constructed inside and outside of bunkers.
    • Rock drains on the right side of #16 Peaks and #13 Ranch
  3. Free relief shall be granted in the event the following situations affect your swing or swing path (does not include relief for stance):
    • If your ball comes to rest where the grass meets the desert edge outside of a hazard. Relief must be taken in same condition, i.e. grass-to-grass or desert-to-desert.
    • If your ball comes to rest within a tree well located in grassed areas.
    • If your ball comes to rest in an aeration hole in turf areas.
    • If your ball comes to rest in an unmarked piece of sod.

    If relief is taken, the player must lift the ball and drop it, without penalty, within one club-length of and not nearer the hole than the nearest point of relief.

  4. Stones in bunkers are considered movable obstructions.
  5. Tonto Verde Golf Club does allow yardage-measuring devices to be used in all daily play and all tournament play.
  6. Carts are to remain 50 yards from all tee box and green areas and on the paths on par threes. Please no carts in the parking lot.
  7. Pace of play at Tonto Verde is 3 hours 15 minutes. Any group falling behind this pave will be moved to their correct position on the golf course.

Thank you for your cooperation,

Tonto Verde Golf Club, Inc.

Tonto Verde Association
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