USGA Rules govern play except where amended by a Local Rule.

Ball lying in on road, gravel or a topped cart trail, or within a club length of gravel or topped cart trail, may be dropped two club lengths from the original lie at a point not nearer the hole or fairway without penalty. Ball lying in ground crack may be lifted without penalty and dropped back one club length on line of ball and flagstick. Water hazards are indicated by yellow stakes. Out of Bounds lines are marked by fence or white stakes.