Local Rules

Please check the Local Rules Board before playing.

Local Rules

  1. Out of Bounds : Rule 27.1
    1. All areas beyond the Club's boundary fence.
    2. All area beyond the line of white stakes with black tops.
  2. Any tree or shrub which is staked or under 2 club lengths in height - relief MUST be taken.
  3. Ground under Repair : Rule 25
    1. Any area marked with white lines or defined by white stakes.
    2. Cracks in ground.
    3. Solidly embedded stones.
    4. Wheel marks caused by machinery.
    5. Paths or roads with artificial surfaces.
  4. Immovable Obstructions : Rule 24.2
    All stakes (except out of bounds markers), sprinklers, watering control boxes, bins, safety fences, sheds, seats, ball washers, hoops, signs, distance markers and garden beds.
  5. Overhead Wires
    A ball striking the power lines may be replayed without penalty.
  6. The lowest handicapped player is captain of the formation and is responsible for maintaining etiquette and procedure.
  7. Avoid disqualification by ensuring that scores are recorded correctly and card is signed by player and marker before submitting to committee.

Tempory Local Rules

  1. Preferred Lies on all fairways (not including the practice fairway)
    A ball lying on any closely mown area through the green may, without penalty, be marked, lifted, cleaned and placed within one club length but not nearer the hole.
    After the ball has been placed it is in play. i.e. you can place once only !
    Failure to mark the ball before lifting incurs a penalty of one stroke.
    Relief MUST be taken in areas marked as Ground Under Repair on these fairways.
  2. Cracks Relief
    Relief may be taken from cracks (through the green) Rule 25.1.b
  3. Marked Areas and Tree Stumps
    All marked areas and tree stumps - treat as Ground Under Repair relief Rule 25.1.b
  4. Wheel Marks and Tracks
    All wheel marks and tracks - treat as Ground Under Repair relief Rule 25.1.b
  5. Irrigation Work
    All excavation work associated with irrigation system - treated as Ground Under Repair relief Rule 25.1.b
  6. Relief on Greens
    If the ball is on the putting surface, relief may be obtained from sprinkler heads and repaired work on greens.
  7. Bridge Between 9th and 15th Fairway
    The bridge and rocky area to be treated as immovable obstruction Rule 24.2
  8. Staked Trees and Trees Under Two Club Lengths
    This rule is intended to protect young trees identified by stakes. If such a tree interferes with a player's stance or intended swing plane, the ball MUST be lifted without penalty and dropped as per immovable obstruction rule. Rule 24.2
  9. Roped Off Areas
    All roped off areas of the course MUST be treated as compulsory Ground Under Repair and relief must be taken in accordance with the procedure in Rule 25.1.b
  10. Garden Beds
    All garden beds on the course MUST be treated as compulsory Ground Under Repair and relief must be taken in accordance with the procedure in Rule 25.1.b