Temporary Local Rules South Course - April 2026

1. GROUND UNDER REPAIR (GUR) (Rule 16.1)
   
   a) Bunker Surrounds: Players MAY take free relief under Rule 16.1b if their ball lies within one club length (driver) of a bunker in the General Area. If a player’s ball lies in the bunker and the player must stand on a bunker surround to play, they MAY take either free relief in the bunker, or take penalty relief outside of the bunker, under Rule 16.1c.

Please note bunker surrounds are on top of the bunker. Some players have apparently been taking relief if their swing is impeded by the bunker walls (riveting). This is not allowed; the ball must be played as it lies.

b) Drainage Channels: With reseeding and repair work being carried out on many holes on and off the fairway, ALL drainage channels in the General Area (fairways and roughs) are mandatory GUR (No Play Zones Rule 16.1f). Free relief MUST be taken under Rule 16.1b (interference to swing, stance and lie of ball). To avoid confusion, until further notice, this rule applies to drainage channels on all 18 holes in the General Area.

George Sutherland
Rules Official
13th April 2026