1) OUT OF BOUNDS

A ball is out of bounds if it lies:

a) Beyond any hedge or fence defining the boundary of the course.

b) On the practice range to the left of the 1st or 5th hole.

c) Internal out of bounds on the right hand side of the 4th and 6th fairways.

d) On or beyond the bridleway to the left of the 8th hole or beyond the 7th green.

e) Beyond the white stakes or to the right side of the 9th green including the path.

2) PROTECTED TREES

Trees that are staked, tagged or otherwise protected are deemed to be “immovable obstructions” and relief may be taken if interference as defined by the rule occurs.

3) GROUND UNDER REPAIR

Ground under repair and abnormal course conditions are identifiable by white markings or notices. Relief under the rule MUST be taken.

4) LOOSE IMPEDIMENTS

Stones in bunkers are loose impediments and they may be removed (they are a natural object). However, if the ball moves when moving a loose impediment, your ball must be replaced on its original spot and you get a one penalty stroke. Rule 15.1b applies.

PENALTY FOR BREACH OF LOCAL RULES:

Match Play: Loss of hole. Stroke Play: Two strokes.

SAFETY

We ask all players to be aware of the safety aspects of the game.

a) Golf balls hit over the boundary fences or onto the practice range are not to be recovered.

b) Do not play until the players in front are out of range.

c) Do not play to a short hole until the green is clear.

d) Always shout FORE if your ball is heading for other players.

e) No person has permission to be on the course to search for golf balls.

ETIQUETTE

a) Pytchley Golf Lodge strongly endorses “ready golf”. Play quickly, quietly and courteously.

b) Enter scores on scorecards on the NEXT tee.

c) A ball stopping on a wrong green MUST be dropped off the green as near as possible to where it lay, but not nearer the hole. NO PENALTY.

d) If the hole in front is completely clear or a search is being made for a ball, the next group MUST be called through.

e) Each player must have their own bag and clubs. NO SHARING OF EQUIPMENT IS ALLOWED.

f) Course risk assessment and seasonal local rules are located in the front lobby.