The TGF Rules of Play are designed to promote fairness, consistency, and pace of play—so every round is competitive, enjoyable, and respectful of everyone’s time.
TGF is built on the balance of fair competition and friendly pace. Our rules are designed to make golf more fun, less frustrating, and respectful of everyone’s time.
We follow the spirit of the game, not just the letter of the law. All rules below aim to:
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A player's ball is lost outside of a penalty area, including in:
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To maintain pace of play and fairness:
DO NOT:
This rule is designed to speed up play while preserving fairness. If there's any doubt, the foursome must come to a consensus on the point of entry and line of flight.
(Applies to Tee Shots Only – Par 4s & 5s)
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On a Par 4 or Par 5, a player hits a tee shot that fails to clear a native area, hazard, or other unplayable terrain with no reasonable route around (i.e., a true "Forced Carry").
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Important Note
This rule is intended to keep play moving while offering a fair option when no safe alternative exists off the tee.
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TGF recognizes that some areas on the course—whether due to high cart traffic, poor maintenance, or player impact—are not maintained as intended and can lead to unfair lies.
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Players are entitled to free relief from the following areas of disrepair, pending foursome consensus:
RELIEF PROCEDURE
Ref: Modified interpretation of USGA Rule 16.1
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If you haven't holed out by the time you've reached Triple Bogey, it’s time to pick up.
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REMEMBER: Triple is your friend!
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To ensure consistency and fairness across the field, all players must finish every hole properly.
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Even short ones count—there are just too many interpretations otherwise.
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Pace of play affects everyone’s enjoyment—TGF follows simple expectations to keep rounds moving smoothly.
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All players are expected to:
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