Rule 02 - Rules Relating to the Hilo Municipal Golf Course - Effective 02-01-2020

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F. Holes shall be played in numerical sequence. G. The Marshal may authorize faster players to pass slower players/groups. H. All players shall abide by the United States Golf Association (USDA) rules of etiquette at all times. Maximum number of players per group shall be six (6). J. Within the allowable maximum, the Starter may adjust the number of players per group by reducing the group size, or combining groups when course conditions warrant such adjustments. Section 7 Rules Affecting Players A. No person shall be allowed on the course to play golf without first registering at the golf course Starter's Office. B. Each player shall have his/her own clubs. C. A player shall replace divots on the fairways and ball marks on the greens. D. The putter shall be the only club used for putting on the greens. E. Driving a ball from the green is prohibited. F. Golf bags shall not be laid on the greens and pull carts shall not be operated within five (5) feet of any green.. G. Riding carts shall not be driven or parked within twenty (20) feet of the edges of the greens and shall be kept off the tees unless being used by a person with mobility impairments. The Administrator may extend the area around the greens and the tees and delineate other areas where riding carts are prohibited when weather and other conditions warrant such restrictions. H. During adverse weather conditions, all riding carts shall be driven and parked on the paved pathways only. 1. Any individual who operates any electric or gasoline-riding cart on the course must possess a valid driver's license. J. Riding carts shall not be driven or parked within any structure not intended for such use, including, but not limited to, rain shelters, comfort stations, covered walkways, etc. Riding carts shall not be driven in the golf course 10