Play is governed by the current issue of the Royal Canadian Golf Association (R.C.G.A.) Rules of Golf, and where applicable, by the following Local Rules, Conditions and Definitions. Appendix 1 refers to the Appendix of Local Rules; Conditions of the Competition in the R.C.G.A. Rules of Golf. Unless otherwise provided, the penalty for a breach of a Local Rule is: Stroke Play-Two Stokes; Match Play-Loss of Hole.

Golf Balls: The ball the player plays must be named on the current "List of Conforming Golf Balls" issued by the R&A. Penalty - Disqualification.

Time Of Starting: If a player arrives at his starting point, ready to play, within five minutes after his/her starting time, in the absence of circumstances which may warrant waiving the penalty of disqualification as provided in Rule 33-7, the penalty for failure to start on time is loss of the first hole to be played in match play or two strokes at the first hole in stroke play instead of disqualification. The penalty for lateness beyond five minutes is disqualification.

Pace of Play: (Rule 6-7 Undue Delay) A player will be subject to penalty if he unduly delays play. The Local Rule for Pace of Play is in effect and posted.

Caddie: A player is prohibited from using a caddie during a stipulated round. Penalty for breach of this Local Rule; Match Play: At the conclusion of the hole at which the breach is discovered, the state of the match will be adjusted by deducting one hole for each hole at which a breach occurred; maximum deduction per round-two holes. Stroke Play: Two strokes for each hole at which any breach occurred; maximum penalty per round-four strokes. Match or Stroke Play: In the event of a breach between the play of two holes, the penalty applies to the next hole. 

A player having a caddie in breach of this Rule must immediately upon discovery that a breach has occurred ensure that he conforms with this condition for the remainder of the stipulated round. Otherwise, the player is disqualified.

Distance Measuring Devices: A player is prohibited from using a distance measuring device during a stipulated round. The penalty for a breach of this condition is disqualification.

Parents/Spectators: A player may be subject to penalty if he/she or any member of his/her party is in violation of the CJGA Spectator Policy. The Local Rule for Spectator Policy is in effect and posted.

Practice: In a stroke play competition, a player must not play any practice stroke or roll a ball on or near the putting green of the hole last played. If a practice stroke is played on or near the putting green of the hole last played, the player incurs a penalty of two strokes at the next hole, except that in the case of the last hole of the round, the player incurs a penalty of two strokes at that hole. 

Practice on the competition course before a match or between stroke play qualifying followed by match play is prohibited on any day of a match play competition. Penalty: Disqualification.

Out of Bounds: Defined by the nearest inside points of white stakes or property fence posts at ground level, excluding angled supports. When out of bounds is defined by a white line on the ground, the line itself is out of bounds.

Water Hazards: Defined by yellow lines and designated by yellow stakes. The lines are in the hazard.

Lateral Water Hazards: Defined by red lines and designated by red stakes. The lines are in the hazard.

Ground Under Repair: (Rule 25-1); (a) Areas defined by white lines, (b) French drains which are exposed trenches filled with rocks or stones, and (c) newly trenched areas and sod seams. Flower Beds, Nurseries are ground under repair from which play is prohibited.  If a player’s ball lies in the area, or it interferes with the player’s stance or area of his intended swing, the player must take relief under Rule 25-1.

Roads and Paths:  Asphalt and artificially surfaced roads and paths are obstructions. White lined areas tying into roads and paths have the same status as the roads or paths, and thus they are obstructions and not ground under repair. The line itself is part of the obstruction.

Retaining Walls and Pilings: When located within water hazards or when used to define the margin of bunkers, retaining walls and pilings are integral parts of the course. No relief without penalty.

Embedded Ball: The "embedded ball rule" as written in Appendix 1 is in effect "through the green".

Power Lines and Cables: If a ball strikes a permanently elevated power line or cable, the stroke must be cancelled and the ball must be replayed without penalty in accordance with Rule 20-5. If the ball is not immediately recoverable, another ball may be substituted.

Tree Wrappings, Electrical Wires and Cables: Tree wrappings, electrical wires and cables, when closely attached to objects and trees are not obstructions. No relief without penalty 

Temporary Immovable Obstructions: Appendix 1 is in effect and includes any temporary obstruction installed for the competition.

Turf Plugs: On the putting green, in addition to Rule 16-1(c), the player may repair turf plugs of any size.

Stones in Bunkers: Stones in bunkers are movable obstructions. Rule 24-1 applies.

Ties: In a stroke play competition, ties for first place will be decided by a hole-by-hole playoff. In the event a playoff cannot be conducted, the tie will be decided by matching cards on the basis of the best score for the last nine holes. If the tying players have the same score for the last nine, then the last six holes, last three holes and finally the 18th hole will be used to determine the winner. If the players are still tied, the same process will be used for the front nine.

In match play, a match which ends all square will be played off hole-by-hole until one side wins a hole. The playoff will start on the hole where the match began.

Results of the Competition: When all scores have been posted on the Official Scoreboard and approved by the CJGA Rules Committee, the results of the competition are deemed to have been officially announced. In the event of a playoff, the competition is deemed to be closed when the CJGA Rules Committee has approved the playoff scores.

Suspension of Play Due To a Dangerous Situation: When play is suspended by the Committee for a dangerous situation, i.e. lightning, tornado, etc. if the players in a match or group are between the play of two holes, they must not resume play until the Committee has ordered a resumption of play. If they are in the process of playing a hole, they must discontinue play immediately and must not thereafter resume play until the Committee has ordered a resumption of play. If a player fails to discontinue play immediately, he is disqualified unless circumstances warrant waiving such penalty as provided in Rule 33-7. All practice areas will be closed during a suspension for a dangerous situation until the Committee has declared them open again for use.

The signal for suspending play for a dangerous situation will be one long siren or horn blast. All other types of suspension will be signaled by three short blasts of a siren or horn. Resumption of play will be signaled by two short blasts of a siren or horn.

Penalty for Breach of this condition: Disqualification.

Automotive Transportation: Unless otherwise permitted by the Committee, players must not use automotive transportation during a stipulated round. Penalty for breach of this Local Rule; Match Play: At the conclusion of the hole, at which the breach is discovered, the state of the match will be adjusted by deducting one hole for each hole at which a breach occurred. Maximum deduction per round: Two holes. Stroke Play: Two strokes for each hole at which any breach occurred. Maximum penalty per round: Four strokes. In the event of a breach between the play of two holes, the penalty applies to the next hole. Match or Stroke Play: Use of any unauthorized form of transportation must be discontinued immediately upon discovery that a breach has occurred. Otherwise, the player is disqualified.