Local Rules
Playing through
Allow faster players to play through.
Out of bounds
White stakes mark out of bounds.
Greens
No carts or bags are permitted on greens.
Crossing from hole 9 to 18
A ball hit into the 18th fairway from the 9th tee carries a one-stroke penalty and must be played as it lies.
Water holes
On all water holes, drop at the point of entry.
Out-of-bounds recovery
For all out-of-bounds balls, drop at the point of exit.
Yardages and carts
All markers are measured to the center of the green. The 90-degree cart rule is in effect at all times.
Course Intelligence
Course Character
The course rewards keeping the ball in play and knowing the local relief procedures before the round begins. Woody Ridge is a public 18-hole course in Shelby, Ohio, with a rural setting and a rule set focused on water, out-of-bounds lines, greens protection, and cart positioning. Rustic public Ohio course with clear local rules and practical hazard decisions
Major Risks
Water and boundary lines The scorecard rules specify distinct drop procedures for water and out-of-bounds balls. Cross-course shot A shot from the 9th tee into the 18th fairway has a specific one-stroke penalty.
Blue Tee Strategy
Identify white-stake boundaries before choosing an aggressive line. Plan water-hole misses using the point-of-entry procedure. Keep carts positioned under the 90-degree rule and protect greens. Stay inside the defined lines
Golfer Reviews / Consensus
Water and out-of-bounds exposure A straightforward public course where knowing the local rules improves pace and decision quality. MEDIUM Public access Clear practical rule set Rural Ohio setting
Course Conditions
NOT_VERIFIED Current conditions not independently verified Confirm current conditions before playing. Check for temporary notices at the course. 2026-09-30 2026-08-30 Temporary conditions or notices may change. The official page provides local rules but not a current conditions report.
30-second Pre-round Brief
Woody Ridge brief White stakes define out of bounds; water drops use the point of entry. Rule focus A 9th-tee shot into the 18th fairway has a one-stroke penalty and is played as it lies. Special case Know the boundary and water procedures before choosing aggressive lines.
Regulations
Ball marks
Repair ball marks on the green.
Divots
Replace all divots.