LOCAL RULES
TO BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE RULES OF GOLF
OUT OF BOUNDS - Beyond any fence, white posts/ stakes with black tops bounding the course including: practice range, car park, curators area. Rule 27–1
WATER HAZARDS – All water hazards are lateral water hazards and are defi ned by red posts/stakes. Drains & surface ditches are integral parts of the course.
TREES & SHRUBS – If a tree or shrub under two club lengths in height interferes with a player’s stance or area of intended swing, the player must take relief under Rule 24–2. immovable obstruction and the ball may be cleaned.
BUNKERS – Grassed banks adjacent to all bunkers are closely mown areas and relief for an embedded ball in the grassed banks may be taken under Rule 25–2.
GROUND UNDER REPAIR – Areas defined by white stakes, white lines and/or G.U.R. signage and includes garden beds (with timber borders or channeled edges), course staff earthworks & wheel marks.
OBSTRUCTIONS – All barrier hoops are movable obstructions. Rule 24–1.
Immovable obstructions – include: constructed pathways and their integral drainage, retaining timber logs in bunkers, protective fences, all stakes and barriers, sprinkler heads and tap covers. Rule 24–2.
PENALTY FOR BREACH OF LOCAL RULE – Stroke play – 2 strokes. Match play – loss of hole.
COURSE BEHAVIOUR
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Maximum of Four players per group
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No Alcohol to be consumed on the course
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Appropriate footwear and clothing must be worn (No singlet tops, thongs or workboots)
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Groups fallling a hole behind must call through
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Ground staff have right of way