Rules & Etiquette at The Okanagan Golf Club
Local Rules (RCGA Rules govern all
play)
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Out-of-bounds - boundary fences or white stakes #3, #5, #6,
#7, #9, #10, #11, #12, #13, #14, and #16. Stroke and
distance.
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Red Stakes - lateral water hazard. Yellow Stakes - water
hazard.
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Free drop from all constructed pathways.
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Yardage markers from centre of fairway to the middle of the
green. Red - 100 yards, White - 150 yards, Blue - 200
yards.
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Yardages on sprinkler heads are measured to the center of
the green.
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Colour-coded flag system on greens. Red - Front, White -
Middle, Blue - Back.
Non-potable water used in washrooms and to irrigate golf
course.
Etiquette
To keep golf at The Bear a pleasurable experience for all we ask
you to please follow these rules:
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Please replace divots, repair ball marks on greens and rake
sand traps.
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Pull carts and power carts are not permitted on tees or
beyond lines marked in front of greens. All traffic in and
around greens should follow cart paths or other designated
routes.
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Proper golf attire should be worn at all times.
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Please try to keep up to the group ahead of you. Slower
players must allow faster players to play through.