Quick Rules of Golf
Ballykisteen Golf Course Local Rules
Out of bounds: A ball played over any boundary of the course. All areas defined by white stakes.
Water hazards: Those parts of lakes and streams marked by yellow stakes.
Lateral Water Hazards: Those parts of lakes and streams marked by red stakes.
Immovable obstructions/Lifting without penalty:
1. From all staked trees. Rule 24-2.
2. From all sprinkler heads and water covers.Rule 24-2.
3. From all seats and shelters. Rule 24-2.
4. From all drainage lines.
5. Stones in bunkers. Rule 24-1.
6. Lifting without penalty from all roadways and pathways throughout the course.
7. All bridges are integral parts of the course. No relief without penalties.
8. If a ball strikes the net or poles surrounding the 13th tee-box, the stroke is cancelled and must be
replayed without penalty.
9. A ball being obstructed by the fence to the left of the 8th fairway may be lifted and dropped in the designated area without penalty.
Additional local rules see notice board.
Distance- Measuring Devices:
A player may obtain distance information by using a device that measures distance only. If during a stipulated round , a player uses a distance-measuring device that is designed to gauge or measure other conditions that might affect his play (e.g. gradient, wind speed, temperature etc.) the player is in breach of Rule 14-3, for which the penalty is disqualification, regardless of whether any such additional function is actually used.
Embedded Ball:
Through the green, a ball that is embedded in its own pitch mark in the ground may be lifted, without penalty, cleaned and dropped as near as possible to where it lay but not nearer the hole. The ball when dropped must first strike a part of the course through the green.
Exception: A player may not take relief under this Local Rule if it is clearly unreasonable for him to make a stroke because of interference by anything other than the condition covered by this Local rule.
Dropping Zone:
If a ball is known or virtually certain that a ball that has not been found is in the water hazard at the rear of the 17th green the player may
i) proceed under Rule 26 or
ii) as an additional option drop a ball under penalty of one stroke in the dropping zone.
Red Flag - Front of Green,
Yellow Flag - Middle of Green,
Blue Flag - Back of Green.
Course Etiquette
Appropriate Dress
The Committee of Ballykisteen Golf Club are anxious that standards of dress are maintained at a high level, particularly in the club house, on the course and practice areas. To this end the committee seeks the full co-operation of all members and their guests to ensure that appropriate dress is worn at all times.
Please note that members have responsibility to ensure that their guests adhere to the dress code regulations while in the club house or on the course.
The following items are unacceptable:
Out of bounds: A ball played over any boundary of the course. All areas defined by white stakes.
Water hazards: Those parts of lakes and streams marked by yellow stakes.
Lateral Water Hazards: Those parts of lakes and streams marked by red stakes.
Immovable obstructions/Lifting without penalty:
1. From all staked trees. Rule 24-2.
2. From all sprinkler heads and water covers.Rule 24-2.
3. From all seats and shelters. Rule 24-2.
4. From all drainage lines.
5. Stones in bunkers. Rule 24-1.
6. Lifting without penalty from all roadways and pathways throughout the course.
7. All bridges are integral parts of the course. No relief without penalties.
8. If a ball strikes the net or poles surrounding the 13th tee-box, the stroke is cancelled and must be
replayed without penalty.
9. A ball being obstructed by the fence to the left of the 8th fairway may be lifted and dropped in the designated area without penalty.
Additional local rules see notice board.
Distance- Measuring Devices:
A player may obtain distance information by using a device that measures distance only. If during a stipulated round , a player uses a distance-measuring device that is designed to gauge or measure other conditions that might affect his play (e.g. gradient, wind speed, temperature etc.) the player is in breach of Rule 14-3, for which the penalty is disqualification, regardless of whether any such additional function is actually used.
Embedded Ball:
Through the green, a ball that is embedded in its own pitch mark in the ground may be lifted, without penalty, cleaned and dropped as near as possible to where it lay but not nearer the hole. The ball when dropped must first strike a part of the course through the green.
Exception: A player may not take relief under this Local Rule if it is clearly unreasonable for him to make a stroke because of interference by anything other than the condition covered by this Local rule.
Dropping Zone:
If a ball is known or virtually certain that a ball that has not been found is in the water hazard at the rear of the 17th green the player may
i) proceed under Rule 26 or
ii) as an additional option drop a ball under penalty of one stroke in the dropping zone.
Red Flag - Front of Green,
Yellow Flag - Middle of Green,
Blue Flag - Back of Green.
Course Etiquette
- Replace Divots on the fairways
- Repair Pitchmarks on the greens
- Rake Bunkers at all times
- Do not mark cards around green - mark them on the next tee box
- Caddycars/buggies must be kept well away from tees, greens and bunkers
- Players searching for a ball should signal to let players through as soon as it becomes apparent that the ball will not be easily found.
- They should not continue play until the players have passed and are out of range
- Slow play is not acceptable. Keep up with the players in front, not ahead of those behind. The committee will, if necessary, contact or write to constant offenders
- It is mandatory to let the following group play through if you have lost a hole on the group ahead
- Members should politely bring to players attention their slow play and encourage them to speed up
- Mobile phones are not permitted on the course under any circumstances
Appropriate Dress
The Committee of Ballykisteen Golf Club are anxious that standards of dress are maintained at a high level, particularly in the club house, on the course and practice areas. To this end the committee seeks the full co-operation of all members and their guests to ensure that appropriate dress is worn at all times.
Please note that members have responsibility to ensure that their guests adhere to the dress code regulations while in the club house or on the course.
The following items are unacceptable:
- Denim Jeans/Jackets (not acceptable on course)
- Untailored Shorts
- Tracksuits
- Trainers/Running Shoes
- Collarless and Sleeveless Shirts
- Tee Shirts
- Football and Rugby Jerseys
- Trousers must not be tucked into socks