2026 PGA of Saskatchewan Zone Championship Rules 

 

RCGA rules of golf will govern play with the following local rules in effect

 

One Tee Rule in Effect, all players will play from approximately. 6300-6500 yards

 
 Abnormal course conditions:

The following areas are deemed as abnormal course conditions:

 

  • Any areas marked by White Paint or roped off as G.U.R.
  • If a ball comes to rest within a marked area, or you are standing in a marked area, relief
    must be taken by finding the nearest point no nearer the hole.

          Please make sure you confirm relief with the player scoring your round.

  • If there is any doubt whether you are in an abnormal course condition area, you have the option of playing 2 balls and requesting a rules confirmation following play.

          

           

Local Rule: Protection from Tree Roots 

  • When a ball is at rest on or within a clearly visible tree root and the tree root interferes with the players intended swing path.

           free relief is available.

  • The Player must determine the nearest point of complete relief where the interference no longer exists and is no nearer the hole.
  • The ball must be placed on this point.

       

Note: Relief is only available for interference to the swing and not for stance unless the Committee specifies otherwise.

 

 

Bunkers:

 

Casual Water in bunkers: May take relief by placing within the bunker, no nearer to the hole.


Immovable obstructions:

 

  • The clubhouse, patio, pro shop bldg., cart storage area and practice putting green are considered immovable obstructions.
  • Relief maybe taken to the nearest marked area (drop zone).
  • Control boxes and the pumphouse are immovable instructions, you may take relief from stance
    and swing, no nearer to the hole. You may not take relief for line of flight.
  • Hole #3 is lift, clean and place on closely mown portion of the hole.


 Out of Bounds:

 

 All areas outside the boundary fence of the course are out of bounds. All areas inside that edge are in bounds.


Severe Weather Warning

 

ONE SIREN BLAST – leave course immediately (or seek nearest shelter) 

TWO SIREN BLASTS – resume play.

 

Rules Committee: Sloane Harder, Steve Ryde, McLaren Taylor