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Local Rules

1. OUT OF BOUNDS (Rule 27.1)

Beyond all boundary fences and areas designated by white posts.

Beyond the white marker posts defining the internal out of bounds to the right of the 5th hole when playing the 5th and to the right of the 11th hole when playing the 11th.

2. GROUND UNDER REPAIR

All areas defined by notice or white lines are designated as GUR. If a player's ball lies in an area from which play is prohibited or if such an area interferes with the players stance or the area of his intended swing, the player must take relief, without penalty as follows:

  • Nearest point of relief
  • Within one club length
  • Not nearer the hole.

All tees are GUR during casual play, this excludes the hole in play.

All temporary greens are GUR when play is to the main greens.

3. TROLLEYS

No trolleys to be wheeled between greenside bunkers and greens at any time.

No trolleys to be taken on to the teeing ground or greenside apron.

4. STAKED AND NEWLY PLANTED TREES (Rule 24.2)

If a staked or newly planted tree interferes with the players stance or intended swing, the ball must be lifted and dropped within one club length from the nearest point of relief, not nearer the hole without penalty.

5. WATER HAZARD - 18TH HOLE (Rule 26.1)

In order to protect the pond life, fish and plants therein, a ball entering the pond must be abandoned and deemed lost.

Under penalty of one stroke a player may:

  1. Play a ball as nearly as possible at the spot from which the original ball was last played, or
  2. Drop a ball in the designated "Dropping Zone", or
  3. Drop a ball behind the water hazard keeping the point at which the original ball last crossed the margin of the water hazard directly between the hole and the spot on which the ball is dropped, with no limit on how far behind the water hazard the ball may be dropped.

Players using any of these options must be aware of other players using the 1st hole.

6. HEALTH & SAFETY

All directional signs must be adhered to.

Daylight Hours: No play is permitted on the course of any description when the flag on the 1st green is not visible from the 1st tee, this includes all practice areas.

Fog or Poor Visibility: No play is permitted on the course of any description when the flag on the first green is not visible from the 1st tee, this includes all practice areas. The course will be re-opened after a period of 15 minutes has elapsed from when the flag has become visible.

All golfers must be aware that should visibility deteriorate whilst out on the course, they have a duty of care to themselves and other golfers to return to the clubhouse safely.

7. ORDER OF PLAY

Play is only permitted to commence from the 1st and 12th tees unless authorised for a shotgun competition.

8. TEMPORARY TEES & GREENS

1st November to 31st March inclusive - During this period temporary tees will be in operation, temporary greens will be in use when deemed necessary due to weather/ground conditions and the course maintenance program.

1st April to 31st October inclusive - During this period temporary tees and greens will be in use when deemed necessary due to the weather/ground conditions and the course maintenance program.


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