Rules: Golf Canada rules will govern all play, except as modified by these local rules.

Waste Bunker on Hole #1: The bunker directly right of the forward (red) tee box on hole #1 is considered a waste bunker. You may ground your club without penalty.

Par adjustment on various tee decks: For ladies playing any tees other than the forward (red) tee, hole #1 is a par 5. For men playing the forward (red) tees, hole #3 is a par 4.

Out of Bounds, Lost Ball: Shannon Lake has adopted the local rule giving the player the option of taking two penalty strokes for lost or out of bounds balls and taking relief under the method prescribed in the “standard local rule” that was implemented in 2019.

Out Of Bounds: Defined by boundary fences and white stakes. A ball which crosses a public road (Shannon Lake Road) defined as out of bounds and comes to rest beyond that road is out of bounds, even though it may lie on another part of the course (Model Local Rule A-3). The parking lot and clubhouse area are out of bounds as defined by white stakes, boundary fence behind #18 green and fence surrounding the maintenance yard.

Obstructions: All flowerbeds, yardage markers, irrigation fixtures, stone retaining walls within the course, and artificially surfaced roads and paths, (including crush gravel paths) are considered immovable obstructions. The cedar hedge behind #10 is considered a protective fence and an extension of the cart path. Free relief is provided under Rule 16.1 (Immovable Obstruction). The 150-yard markers may be considered moveable obstructions at the player’s discretion. If your ball is within two club-lengths of an obstruction that is also within two club-lengths of the putting green, you may also take line of play relief. (Rule 16.1b) Netting on Hole #3: If your ball hits the netting panel on hole #3 you must replay your shot. (Similar to hitting an electrical wire)

Tunnel: If a ball is hit into the tunnel under Shannon Lake Road while playing #10, you will receive free relief by using the drop area by the #10 green. If the same situation occurs while playing #17, you may use the drop area by the #17 green.

Ground Under Repair: All staked/flagged trees, bark mulch beds, and cultivated flowerbeds are areas from which play is prohibited. Free relief MUST be taken if swing or stance is affected. All white lined areas are considered ground under repair. Exposed Tree Roots: If a player’s ball is in the general area and there is interference from exposed tree roots that are a part of either the fairway OR rough cut, the tree roots are treated as ground under repair. The player may take free relief under Rule 16.1b. Interference does NOT exist if the tree roots only interfere with the player’s stance.

Penalty Areas: All penalty areas are defined by red stakes and/or a red painted line. To avoid undue delay while playing Hole #4, should a ball played from the teeing ground appear that it may be in the penalty area, a second ball may be played provisionally as an additional option under Rule 18.3.

Dry Conditions on Hole #13: When your golf ball runs back down the hill on hole #13 you may replace it at its’ original spot with no penalty.