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Rules

General information:

Is knowledgeable about USGA Rules and provides ruling, if necessary, in conjunction with the Club Pro.
​Reviews local OIWGA rules and adjusts accordingly.


                         Committee:

                       Sue Wood - C
​                       Denise Pacula



Local OIWGA Rules:

  1. Holes 14 and 18:  After two balls go in the water, carry to the other side of the hazard and drop without penalty for carry.
                    - Hole 14, carry to 200 yard marker.
                    - Hole 18, carry to drop area (not marked) at the beginning of the fairway on the other side of the water.

2.    Hole 8: All relief is to be taken on the left side of the cart path, no closer to the hole.

3.    Holes 8, 11 and 14: Any ball that crosses a public road is considered out of bounds and played according to USGA rules.

4.    Preferred Lie: A player with ball in own fairway may improve lie by placing the ball within one club length, no closer to the hole. (4/10/96)



2019 Rule Changes