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Local Rules

Course Rules & Conditions

1. Out of bounds

  1. Over any line of white stakes forming the boundary of the course
  2. Over any hedge, fence or bank forming the boundary of the course

2. Penalty areas

Defined by red or yellow stakes.

3. Abnormal ground conditions

To include:

  1. All artificial surfaced paths, steps and winter tees
  2. Staked trees
  3. Sprinkler heads
  4. Drains around any tee
  5. On the road [as defined] around the ninth green
  6. A ball coming to rest in a stone drain around any green may be lifted, cleaned and placed within six inches of the drain on the green, not nearer the hole without penalty [lie of ball only – not stance].
  7. Any area marked with white lines or stakes

4. Practice ground

In the absence of a practice ground Rule 5.2b is waived. A competitor may use the course prior to the competition, with the exception of the greens.

5. Temporary local rules

  1. Preferred lies are in operation through the green – the ball may be marked, lifted cleaned and replaced within six inches not nearer the hole at any point on the course except in a hazard or bunker.
  2. Blue posts identify important areas of natural habitat. There is a mandatory drop away from these areas, to the nearest point of full relief, not nearer the hole.