Out of Bounds (Rule 18)

Beyond any wall, gate, fence or hedge defining the boundary of the course.

In or beyond the trench indicated by the white stakes, or beyond the white line on the ground, to the right of the 18th fairway.

Areas surrounding the Clubhouse as defined by the Committee and including all paved areas.

Penalty Areas (Rule 17)

Penalty areas are defined by Red or Yellow markers where relief may be taken in accordance with the Rules of Golf or at a Drop Zone if the latter has been marked out at specific holes.

‘The Dinkie’ is a Penalty Area but also a No Play Area – players should not enter this area to retrieve their golf balls owing to the dangerous underfoot conditions.

Abnormal Course Conditions

(including Immovable Obstructions) Relief as described in Rule 16 may be taken from the following:

Hoof marks and tyre marks

Surface rock

Water in and around the trough on the 13th hole is deemed to be temporary water.

Huts, steps, troughs, fences and walls (except those forming part of the boundary).

All artificial roads, tracks and pathways.

All sprinkler heads (black in colour) and inspection/tap access covers (green in colour). There is no relief for line of play from irrigation equipment.

Practice

The practice ground is the area to the South East of the 18th fairway. Practice from any fairway or to any green on the course is strictly prohibited. The Practice Area is closed every Monday until midday for essential maintenance.