Local Rules 2024

Please find below our local rules for the golf course: 

OUT OF BOUNDS (Rule 18)

A ball is out of bounds when:

• It is beyond the line between the course-side points at ground level of the white boundary posts or lines
• It is beyond the course-side edge of any hedge, ditch or fence forming the boundary of the course
• It is on or beyond the Entrance Road, Clubhouse Car Park, or Putting Green Practice Area
• Note: The Driving Range outfield is Out of Bounds and for safety, players are strictly forbidden to enter this area

ABNORMAL COURSE CONDITIONS , including Immovable Obstructions (Rule 16)

(i) Ground Under Repair

(a)  Gravel or sunken drainage channels in the General Area

(b)  Areas encircled by white lines deemed Ground Under Repair

(ii) Immovable obstructions

(a)  All artificially surfaced pathways on the course

Note: Ball at rest on the artificially surfaced area to the right of the 9th green. As an additional relief option, the player may drop the ball, or another ball in the Dropping Zone (ONE Club-length from the designated stake). The Dropping Zone is a relief area under Rule 14.3

(iii) Immovable Obstructions Close to Putting Green.

In addition to the types of interference described in Rule 16.1a, when a ball lies in the general area, interference also exists if an immovable obstruction is on the player's line of play, is within two club-lengths of the putting green and is within two club-lengths of the ball. Relief may be taken under Rule 16.1b (Exception - There is no relief under this Local Rule if the player chooses a line of play that is clearly unreasonable.)

(iv) No Play Zones

(a) Staked trees - If interference exists with the lie of the ball, the player’s stance or area of intended swing, the player must take relief under rule 16.1f.

(b) The fenced off area on the left of the 8th fairway near to the green - if this area interferes with the lie of the ball, a player’s stance or area of intended swing, the player must take relief under Rule 16.1 (note: players must not enter this area)

PENALTY AREAS (Rule 17)

Penalty areas are indicated by yellow or red stakes and defined by respective lines when present.

If no line is present, the edge of a penalty area is defined by its natural boundaries (that is, where the ground slopes down to form the depression), or a clear change in vegetation.