Local Rules

1. Out of Bounds

a) Those areas beyond the course boundary fences.

b) Those areas beyond any line of white stakes with black tops.

c) The maintenance compound to the left of the third fairway.

d) The area beyond the inside edge of the railway bridge piers between holes 12 & 18.

A ball which crosses a railway line  and comes to rest beyond that railway line

 is Out of Bounds, even though it may lie on another part of the course.

2. Ground under Repair

a) Those areas defined by white stakes and/or lines.

b) Except in a hazard, clearly defined wheel marks or ruts made by a mower, tractor or

motor vehicle.

c) Any seam or edge of newly laid or cut turf.

3. Ground under Repair- Play Prohibited

All cultivated gardens and the nursery green area to the left of the 3rd fairway.

4. Staked Trees

IThe specimen Local Rule on Page 130 of the Rule Book is in force.  If a tree or shrub

which is staked interferes with a players stance or area of intended swing, relief

MUST be taken accordance with Rule 24-2b (i) (Immovable Obstruction)

5. Hazards

Water hazards are defined by yellow stakes and/or lines.

Lateral water hazards are defined by red stakes and/or lines.

6. Paths & Roadways

Paths and roadways that are artificial or provided with artificial sides or edging are immovable

obstructions.  All other roads, paths and tracks are an integral part of the course from which

the ball must be played as it lies or declared unplayable (Rule 28).

7. Fixed Sprinkler Heads Within Two Club Lengths of the Putting Green

The specimen local rule in the Rules of Golf, Appendix 1 is in effect – see page 134.

8. Play of a provisional ball at the water hazard on the 2^nd, 7^th and 8^th holes.

At the 2^nd, 7^th and 8^th holes a ball may be played provisionally under any of the options

available under Rule 26-1 for a ball which may be in a water hazard.  If the original ball

is found in the hazard it may be played as it lies or play may continue with the provisional ball. 

However, if a provisional ball has been played, play may not proceed under rule 26‑1

with regard to the original ball.

9. Water hazard 6^th hole.

When playing the 6^th hole, the water hazard on the right side of the path that leads to the 7^th tee

is to be treated as a lateral water hazard.

10. Distance measuring devices.

A player may obtain distance information using a device that measures distance only.  However,

if, during a stipulated round a player uses a distance measuring device that is designed to gauge

or measure other conditions that might affect his play (e.g., gradient, wind speed, temperature, etc),

the player is in breach of Rule 14-3, for which the penalty is disqualification, regardless of whether

any such additional functions are actually used.

11. Immovable Obstructions.

Tree Guards and stakes defining hazards or GUR are immovable obstructions

 

PENALTY FOR BREACH OF LOCAL RULE

Match Play - Loss of Hole          Stroke Play - Two Strokes

 

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