Local rules
RCGA Rules govern play with the following local rules in effect:
- FREE DROP: nearest point of relief from all cart paths, flower beds, staked trees, sprinkler boxes and heads, bridges, and 100/150 meter markers.
- OUT OF BOUNDS: defined by white stakes (penalty strokes and distance); all property fences, parking lot, clubhouse area, maintenance house, and driving range area.
- WATER HAZARDS: defined by yellow stakes (penalty strokes); lake, ponds, and ditches.
- LATERAL HAZARDS: defined by red stakes (penalty strokes). Newly planted trees - when a staked tree or shrub interferes with the ball, it must be dropped clear within two club lengths without penalty - not closer to the hole. Ball laying on any wheel mark, sprinkler box or head, or cart path may be dropped within two club lengths without penalty - not closer to the hole. Interference with elevated power lines must result in a replay (no penalty).
- GIVE WAY: You should give way without being asked.
- NO PRACTICING: It is forbidden to play a second ball when the first ball is in sight, on the fairway or on the green.
- PITCH MARKS ON THE GREEN: Fix your pitch marks and any others you may find.
- BUNKER AND GREEN: Enter and exit the shortest way possible and repair footsteps.
- RESPECT OTHER PLAYERS: Be respectful to other players, keep silent when another golfer is playing. You should average 15 minutes per hole with your total round taking no longer than four and a half hours.
- DRESS CODE: There are dress code standards to be followed when on the premises of the golf course. Bathing attire, cutoffs and short-shorts are not considered proper dress, therefore they are not condoned. Shirts and golf shoes (with soft spikes) must be worn at all time. T-shirts and jeans are not allowed.