The Rules of Golf as approved by THE UNITED STATES GOLF ASSOCIATION and THE R&A Rules Limited governs all CWDGA competitions as supplemented by the conditions of the competition established by the CWDGA and set forth below. Each player is responsible for knowing the Rules and conditions of the competition and should carry a copy of The Rules of Golf  and conditions of play for reference.

1. The Committee: The Committee is the CWDGA and is represented at all competitions by the uniformed CWDGA officials present at the competition. Host club officers and personnel are not members of the Committee.

2. Handicaps: Handicap records received by the CWDGA from the USGA Handicap System are used for all competitions.

3. Club Representation: Competition in all events is limited to eligible players from CWDGA member clubs. A player who may be a member of more than one club shall select the club that she shall represent in all CWDGA competitions and shall not be permitted to make any change during the year unless permission is granted by the CWDGA Board of Directors.

4. Decorum & Dress: Tournament and team players are guests of the host clubs and should conduct themselves in an appropriate manner. Good taste in women's dress is essential. The CWDGA conforms to the requirements of the individual clubs. Sport shirts and slacks, Bermuda shorts or golf skirts are to be worn. Short shorts, tennis skirts, jeans and tank tops are not allowed. Most clubs prohibit metal spikes on golf shoes.

5. Local Rules: All Local Rules of the club hosting the competition that are printed on the club’s scorecard are adopted for the competition unless otherwise posted in writing by the Committee.

6. Cellular Phones: Refer to Instructions Governing Four-Ball Match Play and Tournament Play.

7. Distance- Measuring Devices: Refer to Instructions Governing Four-Ball Match Play and Tournament Play.

8. Caddies/Carts: Refer to Instructions Governing Four-Ball Match Play and Tournament Play.

9. Slow Play: Pursuant to USGA Rule 6-7, the CWDGA has established the following pace of play guidelines. A group of four players is expected to take no more than 15 minutes per hole - 4 hours and 30 minutes per round to play. Any group that fails to hold its position on the course will be alerted and requested to play at a faster pace. After being warned, the group will be monitored. The time each player takes to play each stroke will be recorded. Any player in a group out of position that takes more than 45 seconds to play a stroke on two occasions will be advised of that fact and told that if she exceeds the time limit on two more shots, she will incur the penalty provided in Rule 6-7.