RGCK LOCAL RULES

1. A ball coming to rest must be played as it lies. Any modification of this local rule would be announced prior to the start of play in any tournament.

2. The Wahi River which runs through and along the course is a water hazard on the whole course. Similarly, all ponds on the course are in play and shall be treated as water hazards. 

3. Caddies are strictly prohibited from preceding players to search for the ball in the rough. 

4. Failure by a player to repair his/her pitch mark on the green shall incur a penalty of 1 stroke.

5. There shall be no relief in the rough for tractor tyres and similar marks. These are deemed to be part of the course and play must proceed without any relief.

6. Phone calls are strictly prohibited during club competitions. Golfers will incur a penalty of 1 stroke per answered call.Golfers are advised to put their phone on silent or off to avoid disturbing other golfers.

7. The stroke-and-distance rule for a ball that is lost out of a penalty area or “out of bounds” shall apply in all such circumstances.

8. Ant hills shall be deemed to be part of the course and there shall be no relief for any ball coming to rest on ant hill.

9. There shall be no relief from a young plant unless it is clearly marked as such.

10. There are “out of bounds” stakes just beyond the ponds on the right side of the hole. The full length of curb in front of the clubhouse (on the boundaries of hole 9 and 18 greens) is deemed to be a boundary line. Any ball crossing the kerb, and by extension, the line between the curb and the last out of bounds posts at both ends of the curb shall be deemed to be out of bounds.