Local Rules

To be read in conjunction with the Rules of Golf and any temporary rules on the noticeboard.

Out of Bounds is defined by:
a) Boundary fences and white pegs.
b) The kerb line and white posts outlining the carpark, gardens, roadways, tennis courts, clubhouse area and on or beyond any road that divides the Course.

Dropping the Ball without Penalty:
a) Immovable stones, drains and manhole covers are regarded as immovable objects and Rule 24-2 applies.
b) Trees and shrubs, either staked or under 2 club lengths in height, are immovable objects and Rule 24-2 must apply to ensure protection. In obtaining relief, the ball must be dropped in accordance with the Rule. 

Irrigation and Drainage Channels:
A ball coming to rest on or incurring interference with stance or swing may be lifted, cleaned and dropped without penalty at the nearest point not nearer the hole.

Ground Under Repair:
G.U.R is marked by either blue pegged areas which are roped off or circled areas of white painted lines from which play is optional. If the player’s ball lies in the area, or if it interferes with the player’s stance or the area of their intended swing, the player must take relief under Rule 25-1.

G.U.R - Dropping Zones (blue pegs or white circled areas):
No 14 - Left side at the corner - two dropping zones
No 15 and No 17 - Rear of each green – two dropping zones

Sanded Areas (not within the confines of a bunker) and Native Grass Plantings:
These are an integral part of the Course and the ball should be played as it lies.

Use of Distance Measuring Devices:
Players may use devices that measure distance only. However if a player uses a distance measuring device that is designed to gauge or measure other conditions that might affect a player's play, (e.g. wind or gradient) 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.

Stone Bridges:
All Stone Bridges are within hazards and are an integral part of the Course

Sprinklers and Second Holes on Greens:
All fixed sprinkler heads and 'Second Holes' on a putting green are immovable obstructions and relief from interference by them may be obtained under Rule 24-2.

Aeration Holes:
Through the green, a ball that comes to rest in or on an aeration hole may be lifted without penalty, cleaned and dropped, as near as possible to the spot where it lay but not nearer the hole.The ball when dropped must first strike a part of the course through the green. On the putting green, a ball that comes to rest in or near an aeration hole may be placed at the nearest spot not nearer the hole that avoids the situation.

Speed of Play:
The attention of all players is drawn to Rule 6-7 regarding undue delay. In the interest of fair play the Committee will not hesitate to impose the penalties provided by that rule. The recommended maximum allotted time for the completion of 9 holes has been determined by the Committee as 2 hours 5 minutes and for 18 holes 4 hours 10 minutes

Please note that in Winter conditions the Match Committee will likely initiate an additional rule relating to placing and an embedded ball.