Local Rules

1. OUT OF BOUNDS (Rule 18)

  1. Over any boundary fence, hedge or post.
  2. The clubhouse, including paved surrounds, putting greens and the car park as defined by the line of white posts.
  3. On the bowling green or in the cemetery.
  4. Over the fence or, on or over the road forming the northern boundary of the 13th hole.
  5. On or over the Pilgrims Way when playing the 1st (excluding the section in front of the tee within the white boundary posts), 9th, 14th and 15th holes.
  6. On or over the footpath adjacent to the main road at the 17th hole.

 

2. IMMOVABLE OBSTRUCTIONS (Rule 16)

The following are deemed to be immovable obstructions:

  1. All staked trees.
  2. Sprinkler heads, manholes, drains, hydrants, drinking fountains, distances slabs and permanent fixed tee signage.
  3. Wooden railings, posts and steps, wire netting protective screens and tee mats.
  4. Drainage ditches defined by blue posts.
  5. The roadways in front of the 1st tees.
  6. The roadway crossing the 6th and 10th fairways.
  7. The drive behind the 9th green within the boundary of the course, except over the Pilgrims Way.
  8. Any made up path.

Relief from interference by an immovable obstruction may be taken under Rule 16.1.

The player also has these extra options to take relief when such immovable obstructions are close to the putting green and on the line of play:

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.

 

3. ABNORMAL COURSE CONDITIONS (Rule 16 GUR)

Rule 16.1.b applies to the following:

  1. Ground damaged by horses.
  2. Vehicle ruts within the limits of the fairway.
  3. The area within the cricket boundary including the square at the 2nd hole.

 

4. THE PIT AT THE 1ST HOLE (Rule 16)

A ball resting near the fence around the top of the pit, so that the swing of the club is impeded, may be lifted and dropped not more than two club-lengths IN FRONT of the fence without penalty.

A ball coming to rest on the faces of the pit wall must be dropped in the dropping zone at the bottom of the pit in line with where the ball rests without penalty.

 

5. PENALTY AREAS (Rule 17)

The water catchment areas, to the right of the 10th and 14th fairways and the pond at the 12th hole, as defined by red/yellow posts.

 

6. HEALTH & SAFETY

Green staff have priority. Please wait to be called on before playing towards workers on the course.

 

PLEASE REPLACE YOUR DIVOTS AND REPAIR YOUR PITCHMARKS