Play is governed by the 2008 Rules of Golf of the Royal Canadian Golf Association (RCGA), 2008 Decisions on the Rules of Golf and where applicable, by the following Local Rules and Conditions of the Competition, subject to changes, additions or deletions for particular Championships by the Rules of Golf Committee of Golf Manitoba. The player’s attention is drawn to Conditions of the Competition as printed on the forms accompanying applications for entry.

Unless otherwise penalty for breach of a Local Rule or Condition is: Match play - Loss of hole; Stroke play – Two strokes.

1. Specification of the Ball - The ball the player plays must be named on the current List of Conforming Golf Balls recognized by the RCGA. The current List of Conforming Golf Balls is available at the starter’s table or on the Golf Manitoba website. Penalty for Breach of Condition: Disqualification.
   
   

2. Specification of Driver Head - The driver the player carries must have a clubhead, identified by model and loft, that is named on the current List of Conforming Driver Heads recognized by the RCGA. The current List of Conforming Driver Heads is available on the Golf Manitoba website. Penalty for Breach of Condition: Disqualification.
   
   

3. Time of Starting - Note to Rule 6-3a is in effect. If the player arrives at his starting point, ready to play, within five minutes after his starting time, in the absence of circumstances that warrant waiving the penalty of disqualification as provided in Rule 33 - 7, the penalty for failure to start on time is loss of the first hole to be played in match play or two strokes in stroke play. Penalty for lateness beyond five minutes is disqualification.
   
   

4. Caddies - In stroke play competition, a player is prohibited from having another competitor serve as his caddie during the stipulated round. Penalty for Breach of Condition: See Penalty Statement for Rule 6 – 4.
   
   

5. Pace of Play - See the competitions Supplementary Local Rules for the 2009 Pace of Play Policy.
   
   

6. Discontinuance of Play - Note to Rule 6-8b is in effect. All practice areas are closed when play is suspended for a dangerous situation until the Officials Committee has declared them open. A player using such practice areas will be subject to disqualification.
   
   NOTE: A suspension for a dangerous situation will be signalled by one prolonged air horn note. All other types of suspension will be signalled by three consecutive air horn notes. Resumption of play will be signalled by two short air horn notes.
   
   

7. Practice - In stroke play competition, a player may not practice on or near the putting green of the hole last played, or roll a ball on the putting green of the hole last played.
   
   

8. Motorized Transportation - May be used in all event’s except Junior events, the Amateur Competitions (includes Men’s Qualifying round) and the Men’s Mid – Amateur. For further details, please refer to the Golf Manitoba Motorized Transportation Policy.
   
   

9. Distance Measuring - a player may obtain distance information by using a device that measures distance only. However, 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 functions are actually used.
   
   

10. Close of Competition - The competition is deemed to have closed when the trophy has been presented to the winner or, in the absence of a prize ceremony, when all scores have been approved by the Committee.
    
    

11. Cellular Phones and Audible Pagers - are not permitted on the golf course. Violation will result in disqualification.
    
    

1. Out of Bounds - Defined by inside points, at ground level, of white stakes and fence posts. – Rule 27-1.
   
   

2. Abnormal Ground Conditions - Rule 25 Ground Under Repair includes:
   
   a. Areas defined by white lines including those marked for gallery crosswalks.
   
   b. French drains filled with stones.
   
   c. For lie of ball or area of intended swing ONLY – Except in a hazard, sod seams (not the sod itself) are deemed to be ground under repair. If the ball lies in or touches the seam or the seam interferes with the area of intended swing, relief is available under Rule 25-1. All seams within the newly sodded area are considered the same seam.
   
   

3. Embedded Ball Through the Green - Local Rule as prescribed in Appendix I is in effect -Page 121.
   
   

4. Obstructions - Rule 24
   
   a. White lined areas tying into artificially surfaced roads, paths or obstructions are deemed to have the same status as the road, path or obstruction and are not ground under repair.
   
   b. Landscaped garden areas completely encircled by an obstruction are part of the obstruction.
   
   

5. Wood Chips and Mulch Wood chips and mulch are loose impediments.
   
   
6. Integral Parts of the Course
   
   a. Wrappings, wires, cables and other objects when closely attached to trees.
   
   b. Artificial walls and/or pilings when located within water hazards or when used to define the margin of bunkers.
   
   

7. Permanent Elevated Power Lines or Cables - If a ball strikes a permanent elevated power line or cable, the stroke MUST be cancelled and the player must play a ball as nearly as possible at the spot from which the original ball was last played in accordance with Rule 20-5.
   
   

8. Temporary Obstructions - Local Rule as prescribed in Appendix I is in effect - Pages 125 - 127.