Local Rules

OUT OF BOUNDS

• Out of bounds is defined by the line between the course-side points at ground level of white stakes and fence posts.
• The boundary on the right side of the  9th hole is defined by the line between the course-side points at ground level of the plants forming the hedge.
• During play of Hole 13, the area of the 16th hole cut to fairway height or lower.
• During play of Hole 16, the area of the 13th hole cut to fairway height or lower.
• A ball coming to rest on, or beyond, the road B2017 Seven Mile Lane is out of bounds, even if it comes to rest on another part of the course that is in bounds for other holes.

PENALTY AREAS

The red penalty area on Hole 16 is defined by the line between the course side edge of the red stakes at ground level and the stakes themselves are in the Penalty Area and are Moveable Obstructions.

WRONG GREEN

In finding the relief area to be used when taking this relief, any Putting Green or Temporary Putting Green is defined to include the area cut to fairway height or lower within one club-length from the edge of the putting green.

ABNORMAL COURSE CONDITIONS

Immovable Obstructions (Rule 16.1) include

• All Roads and paths on the course, even if not artificially surfaced are treated as immovable obstructions from which free relief is available
• Stone filled drainage ditches or channels
• Sleepers or wooden boards within bunkers
• The bells on Holes 3, 6 and 15
• Sheds and The Convenience between Holes 4 and 11

GROUND UNDER REPAIR

Ground under repair Rule 16.1 is defined by any area encircled by a white line.

If a ball is in an area of Ground under Repair including when it is known or virtually certain that a ball that has not been found came to rest in the Ground Under Repair, the player may:-

Take free relief under Rule 16.1 or

As an extra option take free relief by dropping the original ball or another ball in the marked dropping zone if a dropping zone is available.

The dropping Zone is a relief area under Rule 14.3

NO PLAY ZONES

No Play Zones Rule 16.1f is defined by any area encircled by a blue line.

If a ball is in an No Play Zone including when it is known or virtually certain that a ball that has not been found came to rest in the No Play Zone, the player must:-

Take free relief under Rule 16.1 or

As an extra option take free relief by dropping the original ball or another ball in the marked dropping zone if a dropping zone is available.

The dropping Zone is a relief area under Rule 14.3

AERATION HOLES

"If a player's ball lies in or touches an aeration hole:

• Ball in General Area. The player may take relief under Rule 16.1b. If the ball comes to rest in another aeration hole the player may take relief again under this Local Rule.
• Ball on Putting Green. The player may take relief under Rule 16.1d.

But interference does not exist if the aeration hole only interferes with the player's stance or, on the putting green, on the player's line of play.

Penalty for Playing Ball from a Wrong Place in Breach of Local Rule: General Penalty Under Rule 14.7a.

PROTECTION OF YOUNG TREES

The young trees identified by stakes are no play zones:

If a player's ball lies anywhere on the course other than in a penalty area and it lies on or touches such a tree or such a tree interferes with the player's stance or area of intended swing, the player must take relief under Rule 16.1f.

Penalty for Playing Ball from a Wrong Place in Breach of Local Rule: General Penalty Under Rule 14.7a. 

TEMPORARY LOCAL RULES

Winter Rules

During the period commencing 1st October through to the day prior to the Spring Meeting and at other times determined by the Committee the following Local Rule shall apply:-

When a player's ball lies in a part of the general area cut to fairway height or lower, the player may take free relief once by placing the original ball or another ball and playing it from this relief area:

• Reference Point: Spot of the original ball.
• Size of Relief Area Measured from Reference Point: one scorecard width from the reference point, but with these limits:
• Limits on Location of Relief Area: Must not be nearer the hole than the reference point, and Must be in the general area.

In proceeding under this Local Rule, the player must choose a spot to place the ball and use the procedures for replacing a ball under Rules 14.2b(2) and 14.2e.

Penalty for Playing Ball from a Wrong Place in Breach of Local Rule: General Penalty Under Rule 14.7a.

Ruts Made By Tyres

Parts of the course have been damaged by the tyres of vehicles for work on the course.

Until further notice any such damage to the course is deemed Ground Under Repair, even if it is not identified by being encircled by a white line.

Players may take free relief by proceeding under rule 16

Should a ball come to rest in a deep rut, not a shallow indentation, made by vehicle tyres, relief may be taken under Rule 16.1. A rut is considered deep where if a ball is lying in it, the club head cannot connect with it or follow through without interference from an edge of the rut or, if the player has to stand with a foot in it, he cannot take a normal balanced stance.

Bunkers

From 1st August 2020 the following Local Rule shall apply:-

When a player's ball lies in a bunker, the player may take free relief once by placing the original ball or another ball and playing it from this relief area:

• Reference Point: Spot of the original ball.
• Size of Relief Area Measured from Reference Point: one scorecard width from the reference point, but with these limits:
• Limits on Location of Relief Area: Must not be nearer the hole than the reference point, and Must be in the bunker.

In proceeding under this Local Rule, the player must choose a spot to place the ball and use the procedures for replacing a ball under Rules 14.2b(2) and 14.2e.

Penalty for Playing Ball from a Wrong Place in Breach of Local Rule: General Penalty Under Rule 14.7a.

Completion and Return of Scorecards

The player must record the following on their scorecard;

• Date and name of Competition entered.
• Name of player and handicap.
• Name of the ‘marker’ (playing partner).
• Score for each hole for both the player and the marker (the player should record the score of their playing partner in the ‘markers’ column of the scorecard and their own score in column A of the scorecard).

The player must sign their own scorecard. The playing partner (marker) does not need to sign the scorecard and should not touch the scorecard.

A scorecard is considered returned when the scorecard is placed in the scorecard box (situated under the PSI Machine) or scores are entered via IG or a photo of the scorecard is e-mailed to the Competitions Manager.

Penalty for breach of Temporary Local Rule - Disqualification