Rules of Golf 2012-2015 Pocket Edition - The R&A
Rules of Golf 2012-2015 Pocket Edition - The R&A
Rules of Golf 2012-2015 Pocket Edition - The R&A
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Appendix I<br />
Appendix I – Local <strong>Rules</strong>; Conditions <strong>of</strong> the Competition<br />
Part A Local <strong>Rules</strong><br />
Definitions<br />
All defined terms are in italics and are listed alphabetically in the Definitions<br />
section – see pages 22-35.<br />
As provided in Rule 33-8a, the Committee may make and publish Local<br />
<strong>Rules</strong> for local abnormal conditions if they are consistent with the policy<br />
established in this Appendix. In addition, detailed information regarding<br />
acceptable and prohibited Local <strong>Rules</strong> is provided in “Decisions on the <strong>Rules</strong><br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>Golf</strong>” under Rule 33-8 and in “Guidance on Running a Competition”.<br />
If local abnormal conditions interfere with the proper playing <strong>of</strong> the<br />
game and the Committee considers it necessary to modify a Rule <strong>of</strong> <strong>Golf</strong>,<br />
authorisation from the R&A must be obtained.<br />
1. Defining Bounds and Margins<br />
Specifying means used to define out <strong>of</strong> bounds, water hazards, lateral water<br />
hazards, ground under repair, obstructions and integral parts <strong>of</strong> the course<br />
(Rule 33-2a).<br />
2. Water Hazards<br />
a. Lateral Water Hazards<br />
Clarifying the status <strong>of</strong> water hazards that may be lateral water hazards (Rule 26).<br />
b. Ball Played Provisionally Under Rule 26-1<br />
Permitting play <strong>of</strong> a ball provisionally under Rule 26-1 for a ball that may be<br />
in a water hazard (including a lateral water hazard) <strong>of</strong> such character that, if<br />
the original ball is not found, it is known or virtually certain that it is in the<br />
water hazard and it would be impracticable to determine whether the ball is<br />
in the hazard or to do so would unduly delay play.