SCR Men's Golf Club

Timber Creek and Sierra Pines Golf Courses
Local Rules

USGA Rules govern all play, except as modified by local rules.

Definition of the golf course

OUT-OF-BOUNDS - defined by white stakes, street curbing, or home and golf course boundary knee walls.

WATER HAZARDS - defined by yellow stakes or lines.

LATERAL WATER HAZARDS - defined by red stakes or lines.

ENVIRONMENTALLY- SENSITIVE AREAS (ESAs) - hazards indicated by yellow or red stakes with green tops, chains, or split rail fences with ESA signs attached. DO NOT ENTER OR PLAY from ESA areas.

Local Rules

FREE RELIEF: For stance and area of intended swing from 150-yard rocks, retaining walls, staked trees, flower beds, restrooms, and decomposed granite paths. (Does not include knee walls.)

SPLIT RAIL FENCES: Attached red stakes indicate the hazard as an ESA. The base of fence posts defines the hazard and is part of the hazard. If a ball is NOT in the hazard (touching a fence post or the line between two posts), the player may take free relief from a stake or the fence for stance and swing, no penalty [Rule 24-2b(i)].

FRENCH DRAINS: In closely mown areas, shall be played as Ground Under Repair. Relief for lie and stance.

FLOWER BEDS: For the protection of the golf course, play is prohibited from flower beds (not barked areas). Played from drop areas (hole 3 only) or nearest point of relief (rest of flower beds).

DROP AREAS: Provided and to be used on hole 3(flower bed relief only) and hole 6 (water hazard) on the Lakes course.

WATERFOWL DROPPINGS: Rule for Abnormal Ground Conditions can be applied (Rule 25-1).

EMBEDDED GOLF BALLS: Rule 25-2 is extended to be applicable "through the green."

STONES IN BUNKERS: Considered movable obstructions (Rule 24-1 applies).

Etiquette and Behavior on the Golf Course

• Follow cart rules for the day. Keep cart on cart path around tees and greens. Avoid wet, bare or damaged areas.
• Pace of Play is the responsibility of each group. Keep pace with the group ahead. Play should be completed in 4.5 hours.
• No trespassing on private property.
• Golfers are responsible for injury or damage to persons, vehicles, or homes that they cause while • playing golf or otherwise using these facilities.
• Metal spikes are prohibited.
• Repair ball marks and divots.
• Rake bunkers after use and leave rake in bunkers.
• Observe proper golf attire and etiquette as posted in the pro shop.
• Smoking is not permitted on the golf course from April 1 – October 31.

General Information of the Golf Course

• The golf course is irrigated with reclaimed water. Do not drink from sprinklers or any water from the lakes.
• Yardages from markers and sprinkler heads are to the center of the green.
• The golf course is an Audubon Cooperating Sanctuary and supports over 80 species of birds. Treat it accordingly.