Rules of Golf

Maine Golf Rules Documents

Click on the buttons below to view documents that outline specifics when it comes to running our championship events.

The Hard Card covers rules for the entire tournament or all association events. It is not to be confused with the “Notice to Players,” generally given to players on the first tee of championships, which covers course-specific rules for the day or entire event.

The Pace of Play document outlines expectations from the fields at our events.

Maine Golf Hard Card pace of play policy

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