1. OUT OF BOUNDS

a) Beyond any hedge, fence or line of white stakes defining the boundary of the course including all internal fences when playing any hole.
b) Beyond the line of white posts on the dam and/or next to the lake on the 1st hole.
c) In or over the stream running along the right-hand side of the 2nd and 14th fairways and in or over the stream running along the right-hand side of the 18th hole.
d) Beyond the line of white posts to the left of the 17th fairway.
e) When playing the 1st hole, a ball lying anywhere on the 18th & 13th hole side of the internal fence adjacent the public footpath including the public footpath is OOB.

2. OBSTRUCTIONS – RULE 15

a) Movable (15.2): Stones in bunkers.
b) Abnormal Course Conditions Including Immovable Obstructions (16.1):

• All fixed course furniture, constructed paths, sprinkler heads and all staked or tagged (indicated by white tape) trees and bushes.

• The old deer-fence posts on the right-hand side of the 12th hole.

In addition, if any immovable obstruction is within 2 club lengths of the putting green, the player has an additional option. The player may take relief under Rule 16.1b if an immovable obstruction is:

• On the line of play, and is

• On or within two club-lengths of the putting green, and
  Within two club-lengths of the ball.

3. GROUND UNDER REPAIR

Play is prohibited from any area defined as GUR, as defined by its white paint perimeter, and relief must be taken under Rule 16.1.

4. PENALTY AREAS – RULE 17

All areas defined by red or yellow stakes. A ball coming to rest on a bridge or pathway across a water hazard is in the hazard with the exception of the first hole, as the bridge forms part of the OOB.

5. OVERHEAD WIRES

A ball hitting any overhead wires crossing the course or poles or support stay wires MUST be immediately replayed without penalty. Model Local Rule 8-E11.

6. MEASURING DEVICES – RULE 4.3(a)

For all play at this course, a player may obtain distance information by use of a distance-measuring device.

7. MOBILE PHONES

Mobile phones are acceptable on the golf course as long as used in accordance with the rules of golf and for emergency purposes only.

8. RELIEF FROM DEEP RUTTED MARKS

Relief may be taken from deep rutted marks under Rule 16.1.

9. FAIRWAY MARKERS

• Yellow: 150 yards from the front of the green

• Red: 100 yards from the front of the green

TPGC promotes and recommends ready golf where possible.

Note: Local Rules on the website always take priority regarding any changes.