Local Course Rules:

During BMGC monthly & major tournaments, a Rule’s Sheet will be available at check-in.  This handout will have any current local tournament instructions as well as any local BMGC rules that might be modified due to abnormal course conditions.

If you are ever uncertain of a ruling, play two balls and see the rules committee after the completion of your round for the correct ruling.

Barrancas: Played as a lateral water hazard and as a water hazard when marked with yellow stakes. Proceed under the appropriate lateral or water hazard penalty procedure.

Bridges: A ball coming to rest on a bridge crossing a barranca is considered to be in the barranca. See the barranca rule on how to proceed.

Cart Paths: A ball coming to rest on a paved cart path or dirt/wood chip path that is used as a path, hardpan/dirt service road, or extension of any of the above, may take free relief from the point where the ball rests.

Out of Bounds: Identified by white stakes and boundary fences and defined by white paint.

Interior Protective Fencing: Stance and swing relief only, no line of site. Determine the nearest point of relief and drop within one club length, no nearer the hole.

Special Notes:

• A Ball crossing the farthest point of a barranca is out of bounds.
• Rocks in bunkers are deemed as loose impediments and may be removed**Burrowing animal holes, French Drains, and fallen trees are considered “Ground Under Repair”
• A ball crossing over, under, or through the protective fence on hole 2 requires a mandatory drop of two club lengths and a one-stroke penalty.
• The cement walls by hole 2 and 3 green are immovable obstructions, stance and swing relief not line of sight.
• The telephone poles by hole 8 are defined as an integral part of the golf course. Play the ball as it lies or take and unplayable drop. No free relief is permitted.
• The old cart storage barn between holes 17 and 18 is played as an immovable obstruction, stance and swing relief not line of sight.
• Pace of Play policy will be in effect for all BMGC events. 4.5 hours for a regular event, 4.75 hours for a major. Violation of this policy will equal a two stroke penalty for each member of the group.
• During stroke play events, play must continue until the ball is holed or the maximum score is reached, whichever comes first.** All shots must be played as they lie unless a lift/clean/place determination has been made by the tournament committee. **For a regular BMGC stroke play event, the maximum score you can take on a hole is a “Net Double Bogey.”