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Sign up by 4:30 pm the day before you want to play. Show up by 8:30 am day of play.
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Announcements
New Saturday Tee Time Procedure. Due to high demand for Saturday tee times, all players must sign up no later than Wednesday at 4:30 PM prior to the Saturday they wish to play. We strongly encourage everyone to sign up early on our website to secure your spot. Thank you for your cooperation, and we look forward to seeing you on the course! (3/31/25)
If you want to play on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, or Saturday, please make sure to sign up on the website! For Saturdays, if the game is happening at Sanctuary, we’ll send the names over to them. (2/17/25)
Practical Tips to Improve Pace
1. Hit When Ready: While traditional etiquette suggests waiting for the furthest player, ready golf encourages hitting your shot when it’s safe and efficient. Don’t wait unnecessarily.
2. Use Downtime Wisely: Start your routine while others are playing—choose your club, line up your shot, or read the green before it’s your turn.
These two changes alone can save 40-45 minutes per round.
By setting clear expectations and practicing ready golf, we can address slow play concerns and ensure rounds finish on time. Thank you for helping keep our game enjoyable for everyone! (1/7/25)
Golf Etiquette: Reminders for a Better Game
Slow play is a no play – Slow play ruins the rhythm for everyone. Stay ready and keep the game moving.
Fix your pitch, save the green – Repair ball marks like a pro; your future putts will thank you.
Sand it like you mean it – Fill those divots with sand; the fairway deserves a little TLC.
Putt it out, no gimmies – Putt it out to keep things fair and protect the field. (12/2/24)
*Contact Dick Ryan at (210) 863-2213 if you have any questions. (11/1/23)
Local Rules
1. **Out of Bounds or Lost Ball**
If a ball is lost or out of bounds, the player may take relief with a two-stroke penalty instead of stroke and distance. (Watch Video: https://www.usga.org/content/usga/home-page/rules-hub/rules-modernization/major-changes/golfs-new-rules-stroke-and-distance.html
Relief must be in the general area, not closer to the hole. Once dropped, the original ball is out of play, even if found. This rule cannot be used if the ball is in a penalty area or if a provisional ball has been played.
2. **Cart Path Only**
When "Cart Path Only" is in effect, players may lift, clean, and place their ball within one club-length of its original spot in the general area, no closer to the hole. The ball must be placed, not dropped, and stay in the same general area. No placing in penalty areas, bunkers, or on the green. The ball may not be placed in a way that provides an undue advantage.
3. **Hole 16 Relief for Lost Ball in Soggy Conditions (No Penalty)**
If a ball is lost due to soggy conditions in the general area, players may drop a new ball or the original within one club-length of the agreed-upon location. All group members must agree on the spot. No penalty is assessed, and relief may not be taken in bunkers, penalty areas, or on the green. This rule only applies to Hole 16.
4. **Failure to Hole Out - USGA Rule 3.3c**
Players must hole out on every hole. In Heritage Oaks Golf Association rounds, exceptions apply only when putting for a score worse than triple bogey, allowing the player to pick up. Failure to hole out results in a minus on the score. If not enforced, the group is disqualified for the day.
5. **Lift, Clean, and Place in the Fairway**
Players may lift, clean, and place the ball within one club-length of its original spot in the fairway. The ball cannot be placed in penalty areas, bunkers, rough, or on the green.
6. **Roots**
No relief is granted if roots interfere with your stance or swing. However, you have the option to declare your ball unplayable and take a one stroke penalty. Drop the ball within two club-lengths of where it originally lay, without getting closer to the hole. Or replay the shot from the original spot.
7. **Railroad Ties or Fencing**
If your ball is beyond the front edge of railroad ties or fencing, it is considered out of bounds. If the railroad ties or fencing interfere with your swing and your ball is inbounds, you are allowed one club-length of relief, as long as it is not closer to the hole.
