RULES / Etiquette

​Oceans Golf Club Rules
  • All players must register at the Golf Shop before beginning play. All play must begin on hole #1 or as directed by the course management. 
  • Course management has authority over all play. 
  • Observe good golf etiquette. 
  • Everyone must use a tee. 
  • Each player must have his/her own bag and clubs. 
  • No teaching or practicing during play. 
  • Proper golf attire at all times. Shirts must be worn. 
  • There are no water hazards on the course. Play all standing water as "casual water."
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  • Keep pull carts, bags and club carriers off the green. 
  • Repair ball marks and smooth sand in bunkers. 
  • Be safe! Let players ahead get out of range before hitting. 
  • Permit faster players to play through. It is a group's responsibility to keep up with the group in front. If it loses a clear hole and it is delaying the group behind, it should invite the group behind to play through, irrespective of the number of players in that group. 
  • Move to next tee before recording scores
  • Each player plays only one ball. 
  • Only players teeing off should be on the tee. 
  • USGA rules govern all play except as modified by local rules (usga.org)
  • In the event of thunder and lightning, the course is closed and you should seek shelter. 
 
Etiquette (Consideration for Others / Keep Play Moving):
  • One trip to the bag, when possible - put one club up when you get the next needed club out
  • Play 'Ready Golf' Be ready to play when it is your turn
  • Leave bags or carts in such a position as will enable quick movement off the green and towards the next tee
  • When the play of a hole has been completed, players should immediately leave the putting green. 
  • Always show consideration for other players on the course - don't disturb their play by moving, talking or making any unnecessary noise. 
  • Ensure that any electronic device taken onto the course does not distract other players. 
  • On the teeing ground, a player should not tee his ball until it is his turn to play. 
  • Players should not stand close to or directly behind the ball, or directly behind the hole, when a player is about to play.
  • On the putting green, players should not stand on another player's line of putt or when he is making a stroke, cast a shadow over his line of putt. 
  • Players should remain on or close to the putting green until all other players in the group have holed out.