Knoxville Invitational 2026

2026 Knoxville Invitational Rules of Play:

USGA Rules Apply
Rules Amendment: We will play lift, clean and place within 1 scorecard length everywhere except hazards
Local rule: Parking Lot: It will be a red hazard. Take relief from the point of entry. You cannot play from #1 tee box if you are on #3. The ball may come back in the golf course after bouncing down the driveway.
Stroke and distance for OB

CELL Phones - Usage permitted for yardage measure only.
Play will be from the following:
Blue Tees front 9
White Tees back 9
Please make sure the boys play all 9 blue tees first and then the 9 white tees.
Please limit looking for a lost ball to 3 minutes.
If you are unsure as to a ruling or are looking for relief, PLAY 2 BALLS and circle the hole on your scorecard.
Pace of Play: Please keep up with the group in front of you.
See Hole by Hole descriptions on particular areas of emphasis pertaining to penalty areas and the parking lot (PAGE 2)
Please repair ball marks on greens and replace divots in the fairway.
Yardage markers (200-Blue, 150-White, 100-Red).
Please verify and check hole by hole scores at the end. Ensure the markers and competitor signature on the scorecard.
Return your scorecard to the scoring area.
Food and drinks are available in the clubhouse for purchase.
A team trophy will be awarded to the 1st place team and medals awarded to the first and second place team members. Individual medals will be awarded to the top 4 finishers.

HOLE DESCRIPTIONS FOR VARIOUS ITEMS:

HOLE 1: Red Stakes left. The creek area below 1 tee box is a penalty area.

HOLE 2: Out of bounds left and long over the green. There is also a screen guarding #3 tee box. If it is in your way, you may bring it back (line of flight) until you have an open shot.

HOLE 3: See local rules above.

HOLE 4: If you lose your ball to the right in the trees or pond, drop from point of entry and incur a one shot penalty.

HOLE 5: Out of bounds left. Long grass to the right will be considered red stakes and you can take relief from the entry point with one stroke. There is also a pond/small creek in front of each tee box. . Note, the white tee box has the incorrect yardage on the marker sign. I would make sure they find the correct distance with a rangefinder or a golf app.

HOLE 6: Pond in front. Play as a red hazard.

HOLE 7: Par 3 with a creek and weeds in front with a fence running behind and to the right of the green. Fence is out of bounds and the player will have to re-hit. The player cannot get relief away from the fence. The creek and weeds will be considered a red penalty area. Protective screen in front of 8 tee box---player gets relief no closer to the hole within 1 club length.

HOLE 8: Out of bounds way right and long.

HOLE 9: Only significant area to note is long over #7 tee box. We consider the road (path) over the tee box as out of bounds (you will see the white stakes).