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Sign up by 4:30 pm the day before you want to play. Show up by 8:30 am day of play.
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Announcements
***NEW*** Please keep golf carts away from tee boxes and greens. Driving too close causes damage and affects play for everyone. This continues to be a problem, and it needs to stop. Let’s respect the course—and each other—by following this simple rule. (6/23/25)
***NEW*** A new Schedule of Events, including Combined Play and Saturday play dates, has been posted below. Please remember to sign up early if you want to play, as slots are limited and tend to fill up quickly. (6/19/25)
New Saturday Tee Time Procedure. Due to high demand for Saturday tee times, all players must sign up no later than Wednesday at 4:30 PM prior to the Saturday they wish to play. We strongly encourage everyone to sign up early on our website to secure your spot. Thank you for your cooperation, and we look forward to seeing you on the course! (3/31/25)
If you want to play on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, or Saturday, please make sure to sign up on the website! For Saturdays, if the game is happening at Sanctuary, we’ll send the names over to them. (2/17/25)
Golf Etiquette: Reminders for a Better Game
Slow play is a no play – Slow play ruins the rhythm for everyone. Stay ready and keep the game moving.
Fix your pitch, save the green – Repair ball marks like a pro; your future putts will thank you.
Sand it like you mean it – Fill those divots with sand; the fairway deserves a little TLC.
Putt it out, no gimmies – Putt it out to keep things fair and protect the field. (12/2/24)
*Contact Dick Ryan at (210) 863-2213 if you have any questions. (11/1/23)
2025 Schedule Heritage Oaks and Sanctuary Cove
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Local Rules
1. **Out of Bounds or Lost Ball**
If a ball is lost or out of bounds, the player may take relief with a two-stroke penalty instead of stroke and distance. (Watch Video: https://www.usga.org/content/usga/home-page/rules-hub/rules-modernization/major-changes/golfs-new-rules-stroke-and-distance.html
Relief must be in the general area, not closer to the hole. Once dropped, the original ball is out of play, even if found. This rule cannot be used if the ball is in a penalty area or if a provisional ball has been played.
2. **Cart Path Only**
When "Cart Path Only" is in effect, players may lift, clean, and place their ball within one club-length of its original spot in the general area, no closer to the hole. The ball must be placed, not dropped, and stay in the same general area. No placing in penalty areas, bunkers, or on the green. The ball may not be placed in a way that provides an undue advantage.
3. **Hole 16 Relief for Lost Ball in Soggy Conditions (No Penalty)**
If a ball is lost due to soggy conditions in the general area, players may drop a new ball or the original within one club-length of the agreed-upon location. All group members must agree on the spot. No penalty is assessed, and relief may not be taken in bunkers, penalty areas, or on the green. This rule only applies to Hole 16.
4. **Failure to Hole Out - USGA Rule 3.3c**
Players must hole out on every hole. In Heritage Oaks Golf Association rounds, exceptions apply only when putting for a score worse than triple bogey, allowing the player to pick up. Failure to hole out results in a minus on the score. If not enforced, the group is disqualified for the day.
5. **Lift, Clean, and Place in the Fairway**
Players may lift, clean, and place the ball within one club-length of its original spot in the fairway. The ball cannot be placed in penalty areas, bunkers, rough, or on the green.
6. **Roots**
No relief is granted if roots interfere with your stance or swing. However, you have the option to declare your ball unplayable and take a one stroke penalty. Drop the ball within two club-lengths of where it originally lay, without getting closer to the hole. Or replay the shot from the original spot.
7. **Railroad Ties or Fencing**
If your ball is beyond the front edge of railroad ties or fencing, it is considered out of bounds. If the railroad ties or fencing interfere with your swing and your ball is inbounds, you are allowed one club-length of relief, as long as it is not closer to the hole.
8. **Hole-in-One Prize Policy**
The standard hole-in-one prize is $500, awarded from the HOAKS treasury. If the treasury balance is below $1,000 at the time of the hole-in-one, the payout will be 50% of the available treasury balance instead of the full $500. This policy ensures the long-term sustainability of prize payouts while still recognizing outstanding achievement. (5/1/25)
