Local Rules
Out of bounds are as follows:
- beyond any hedge, fence or line of white posts bounding the course;
- on the right side of the fairway on the 7th
- beyond the right hand ditch on the 9th (Rule 27.1 applies).
Roads and Pathways
- All artificial footpaths and roadways (including paths that cross the ditches) are immovable objects.
- Relief is given without penalty (Rule 24.2b applies).
- All other tracks and pathways are an integral part of the course.
Stones in bunkers are movable obstructions. (Rule 24.1 applies).
Staked trees
- If the group of staked trees on the 11th interfere with the player's stance, or area of intended swing,then the ball must be lifted and dropped, without penalty. (Rule 24.2b(i) applies).
- All other trees and bushes are an integral part of the course and the ball should be played as it lies.
Any ball landing on a temporary green is to be dropped in an area off the green.
Fixed sprinkler heads are immovable obstructions.
- Relief is given without penalty. (Rule 24.2 applies).
- Drainage ruts are classed as abnormal ground conditions and as such free relief ( drop within 1 club length of nearest point of relief no nearer the hole) is given if the ball lies in a drainiage rut or a drainage run interferes with the players stance through the green (fairways and rough).
Drainage Ruts
Local Rules can be found on the back of the scorecard.
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