News & Rules

Rules & Etiquette

There are many rules of golf — some by the USGA and some specific to our course. See the USGA site for all rules and interpretations.

Etiquette & Basic Rules of Golf

• Do not play with more than four per group.
• Check in at the Clubhouse before playing.
• Start on the first hole.
• Play at a reasonable pace — average is 2 hours or less for 9 holes.
• Let faster players play through.
• Repair ball marks, replace divots (add pre-mixed sand if available), and rake bunkers.
• Don't park on or too close to the putting green — stay at least 30 feet from the fringe.
• Have the player furthest from the pin hit first on each shot.
• Have your own golf clubs (no more than 14 clubs including putter).
• Put an identifying mark on your golf ball to avoid playing the wrong ball.
• Don't move or talk while someone in your group is hitting or about to hit.
• Don't walk across the line of another player's putt on the green.
• Don't hit until the group in front of you is well out of range. Say FORE! if you hit into a group.
• Don't ever play when lightning is in the area.
• Don't spend more than 3 minutes looking for a lost ball.
• For more rules, visit the USGA Rules of Golf.

Golf Cart Rules

You must be a licensed driver to lease or rent a TRA golf cart. If you rent a cart, you accept responsibility for any damages.

• Under-age children may not operate a TRA golf cart even with adult supervision.
• Golfers are required to take the cart assigned to them when signing in at the clubhouse.
• TRA carts should never leave TRA property.
• Members who lease a cart may be required to share if another member with a lease is playing.
• Leases cover carts during regular play and tournaments only.
• Drivers of member-owned golf carts must be 14 to operate without adult supervision.