Local Rules
1. Out of Bounds (RULE 18.2)
a. Out of bounds is defined by the fence to the rear of the 2nd, 8th, 9th, 15th, 17th , to the left side of the 9th and any wall, hedge or white stakes.
b. 6th Hole: During play of the 6th hole, the area to the right of the hole defined by white stakes and/or white lines is out of bounds.
c. 13th Hole: During play of the 13th hole, the 14th hole is out of bounds. The boundary is defined by the line of the 14th fairway. A ball is out of bounds when it lies beyond the fairway edge to the left of the hole.
Note: When playing the 14th hole, the 13th hole is not out of bounds.
2. Penalty Areas (RULE 17)
Are defined by yellow or red stakes. Where a painted line exists, the line defines the margin of the penalty area.
3. Abnormal Course Conditions (RULE 16.)
a. Ground Under Repair
i. All areas indicated by blue stakes and / or G.U.R notice
ii. All areas bounded by white lines
iii. Deep tyre ruts in the general area (this does not include faint impressions)
b. Immovable Obstructions
i. All artificially surfaced roads and paths
ii. All staked trees
iii. The path / adjoining wooden fence to the left of the 4th, 6th, 11th, 12th and back of the 14th hole are one obstruction.
DROP ZONES: As an extra option, the player may take relief by dropping the original ball or another ball in the drop zone provided under Rule 14.3 when playing the 6th and 12th holes the drop zone is only available if the ball comes to rest beyond the blue stake and is on the adjacent footpath or the player has their swing or stance impeded by the fence either side of the footpath. If the ball comes to rest on the adjacent footpath or the player has their swing or stance impeded by the fence either side of the footpath. If the ball comes to rest on the adjacent footpath or the player has their swing or stance impeded by the fence either side of the footpath but is not beyond the blue stakes, the player cannot sue the zone but can still take free relief under Rule 16.1.
4. Immovable obstructions close to putting greens
Ball in General Area. The player may take relief under Rule 16.1b if an immovable obstruction is on the line of play, and is:
-Within two club-lengths of the putting green, and
- Within two club-lengths of the ball
Club Note: The Club reserves the right to modify or revoke this Local Rule as course conditions change.