Leachman Buick GMC Cadillac KHSAA State Golf Championship

Notice to Players · Willows GC- Kenton County · September 28-29, 2026

 

Play is governed by the USGA 2026 Rules of Golf, the following Local Rules, and Terms of Competition, the 2026 KHSAA Hard Card, and the Pace of Play Guidelines/Procedures.  Posted course local rules do not apply.

 

TERMS OF COMPETITION                                                                                                                                                                                                       Rules Hotline 502-797-3874

Teeing Ground: 

All BOYS will play from the BLUE Tees.                                 Format: 18-Hole Stroke Play.                 

All GIRLS will play from the YELLOW Tees. 

 

Doubt as to Procedure (Rule 20.1c): If a competitor is doubtful to his rights or the correct procedure during the play of a hole, the competitor may, without penalty, complete the hole with two balls. The competitor should designate which ball is to count if the Rules permit. This situation must be reported to an official or in the scoring area even if both balls have the same score. 
 

PREFERRED LIES

We are playing preferred lies IN THE GENERAL AREA. One club length no closer to the hole.

 

Pace of Play: Pace of Play is set at 4 hours and 45 minutes (18-holes). Please maintain Pace of Play and position with the group immediately ahead of you. When a group is out of position at any time, the group is subject to monitoring, individual timing, and possible penalty strokes. Ref rule 5.6b(1)

 

Settling Ties: Ties will be decided by a hole-by-hole playoff: Individuals or 2 teams (see KHSAA procedure) play hole 18 twice and continue to Hole 10, 11, 12, 13 and so on repeating if needed. If 3 or more teams tie the holes 10, 11, 12, 13, and so on will be used using the KHSAA procedure for the playoff. TEAMS MUST PLAY OFF FIRST.

 

ADDENDUM TO LOCAL RULES

Out of Bounds

Out of bounds is defined by white lines, white stakes/fence posts/outside edge of public street curbs or any combination thereof.

 

Ground Under Repair

May include areas of unusual damage, area of cart traffic, or seasonal conditions, but only when so declared by an authorized tournament official.

 

Preservation of the Course

Defined and maintained ornamental/flower beds are considered ground under repair from which play is prohibited.

 

Penalty Areas & Dropping Zones

Penalty Areas are marked with red lines and yellow lines. All tall grass will be played as a red penalty area. You may take proper relief if your ball enters these areas of the course. There will be drop zones on holes #2, #4 and #15. You may use these as an additional option if you enter the penalty area.

 

Player Transportation

Players and caddies are not allowed to use motorized transportation during stipulated rounds unless provided by a rules official.

 

Spectators & Coaches

Parents and spectators must stay on cart paths at least 30 yards from players at all times. They may help forecaddie and search for a lost ball, however they must leave the area without imparting any advice on how to play the ball. Spectators must remain respectful to all golfers on the course. The player is responsible for policing this policy, and the penalty for the breach of this rule is two strokes. Designated coaches must follow the current coaching advice rule that is provided by the KHSAA. Coaches should not hold up play giving advice. When it is a player’s turn to hit, any time the coach uses for further advice counts as part of the time the player took to make the stroke.