Local Rules

Rules

PACE OF PLAY

In consideration of all golfers, please play quickly.  One slow group backs up the entire course. 18 Hole play must be completed in less than 4 hours & 24 minutes

SLOW PLAY "3 Strike Policy"

  • Strike 1 - Asked to pick up pace
  • Strike 2 - Asked to pick up ball and catch up
  • Strike 3 - Asked to leave course

Slow play is a blight on the game and will not be tolerated!

Rules of Play
R.C.G.A rules govern play except where modified by local rules.

Out of Bounds
Defined by white stakes.

Ground Under Repair
Includes material piled for removal, new mounding or disturbed areas under the care of the Superintendent even if not marked. Relief is granted to the player (Rule 25).

Environmentally Sensitive Areas / New Development Areas
Are defined as native or natural areas that contain fescue, sage, non-irrigated grasses, canyons and any undisturbed terrain that supports native wildlife in addition to fencing or other formal barriers. Players must obey all signage or notification methods presented. For your safety ball retrieval is not endorsed. Please play under lateral hazard procedure. (Rule 26).

Lateral Water Hazards
Defined by red stakes.

Facility Rules Dress Code
Our dress code policy requires golf attire to be worn at all times. Men must have a collared shirt with tailored slacks or shorts. Ladies must have a shirt with either sleeves or a collar, and tailored bottoms. Beach and gym wear are NOT permitted. Metal spikes are also not permitted.

Golf Cars
Are required to be kept 30 yards from greens and remain on car paths at all tee areas.

Alcohol
Must be purchased from Black Mountain as outside alcohol is not legally permitted.

Golf Car / Nature
At Black Mountain “Green means Go” (fairway / maintained rough) and “Brown means No” (natural areas, fescue, sage and non maintained desert areas).

Golfer’s Conduct
All players are asked to repair ball marks, use divot mix as needed to fill divots and rake bunkers with care.

Pace of Play
Players are expected to keep pace with the groups ahead. Black Mountain encourages “Ready Golf” or “Hit When Ready” play. Please, respect our magnificent surroundings – as we do.