Welcome to the Painted Desert Men's Club
Rule Changes
1. New Sand trap rule
Because the sand traps are in such poor condition, the following rule can be used.
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- Lift your ball
- Rake the trap to get a decent lie
- Drop the ball from knee height
- Play your shot
- Rake the trap
2. Rule clarification
The road on 14 is out of bounds.
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- You can either re-tee hitting 3, or drop where your ball crossed hitting 4.
- If you think your ball is OB, you should hit a provisional from the tee.
3. New Rules
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- Starting June 1, 2026, if you’re under the age of 70 you will be playing from the black tees, regardless of handicap. Those with physical disabilities are exempt from this rule.
- As of June 1, 2026, to be eligible for the Club Championship, Match Play and other tournaments, you must have played at least 8 rounds.
- We are allowed to bump the ball 2 scorecard lengths, no closer to the hole in the fairway and rough. You are not allowed to bump the ball in the gravel or dirt areas.
Upcoming Events
Signup is available for each of the following:
- May 25 – PDMC Horserace (Memorial Day approx. 4 PM)
- Home and home with Legacy men's club. June 2 @ PD, June 4 @ Legacy 7:30 Shotgun
- 2 day stableford with handicap, winner take all.
- June 11, 16 – Club Championship (2 days)
- December 19 (Saturday): Christmas Party at PD.
Highlights
2026 Match Play
Congratulations to Jay on his victory 2-1 over Patrick Coyne in the final match.