LOCAL RULES
Out of Bounds
a) Beyond the boundaries of the course
b) Beyond the line of white stakes between the 1st & 7th holes when playing the 7th hole
c) Beyond any other line of white stakes within the boundary of the course
d) Clubhouse enclosure, car park, and practice putting green
e) Buggy Parking Area
Immovable Obstructions – Rule 24 – 2
Manhole covers, artificial turf & mats adjoining bridges, steps onto tees, distance markers, seats, ball washers, drainage gratings, artificial hole plugs, lampposts at driveway, driveway and pathways (except pathway to the left of the 7th hole which is an integral part of the course when playing the 7th hole)
Stones in Bunkers
Stones in bunkers are deemed to be movable instructions. Rule 24 – 1
Wrong Putting Green – Rule 25 - 3
For the purpose of Rule 25 – 3, all putting greens include the apron surrounding the green.
Integral Parts of the Course
Tee boxes
Artificial liner in base of bunkers
Winter Greens when NOT marked GUR
Fences & stakes defining Out of Bounds
Staked trees including the stakes
Shrub beds
Overhead Cables/Poles
Where a ball strikes overhead cables or poles at the 1st & 7th holes, the stroke MUST be cancelled and replayed without penalty in accordance with Rule 20 – 5
Distance Measuring Devices
PERMITTED – Laser & GPS watch or device may be used provided it only measures distance
NOT PERMITTED - Any device that measures slope, elevation, wind speed or suggests club
PENALTY FOR BREACH OF LOCAL RULES
Match Play – Loss of Hole
Stroke Play – Two Strokes
PLEASE CHECK NOTICE BOARDS FOR TEMPORARY ADJUSTMENTS
PLEASE LEAVE RAKES IN BUNKERS AFTER USE.
REMEMBER THE 3 R’s
*Repair Pitch Marks*
*Replace Divots*
*Rake Bunkers*
