Local Rules (inc. Temporary Local Rules)

To be read in conjunction with the Rules of Golf & GV Rules on the back of the scorecard

1. OUT OF BOUNDS (Rule 27-1)

All ground outside the boundary fence and those areas the margins of which are defined by white stakes with black tops.

2. MOVEABLE OBSTRUCTIONS (24-1)

The following items are defined as moveable obstructions and relief, without penalty, may be taken:

¨ Stones in bunkers

¨ Stakes in front of greens

3. IMMOVABLE OBSTRUCTIONS (Rule 24-2)

The following items are defined as immovable obstructions and relief, without penalty, may be taken:

¨ All fixed sprinkler heads, tap covers and hoses are immovable obstructions and relief from interference by them may be obtained under Rule 24-2 in addition, if such, an obstruction on or within two club lengths of the putting green of the hole being played intervenes on the line of play between the ball and the hole, as follows, if the ball lies off the putting green but not in a hazard and is within two club lengths of the interfering obstruction, it may be lifted, cleaned and dropped at nearest point to where the ball lay which (a) is not nearer the hole, (b) avoids such intervention and (c) is not in a hazard or on putting green.

¨ Sand bins

¨ Stakes & Guards (excluding OOB stakes)

4. STAKES TREES AND SHRUBS

If a staked tree or a tree less than two club lengths in height interferes with a player’s stance or the area of his or her intended swing, the ball must be lifted and dropped in accordance with the procedure prescribed in Rule 24-2b.

5. GROUND UNDER REPAIR (Rule 25)

The following areas are deemed GUR and relief may be taken in accordance with Rule 25-1(b):

¨ Wheel marks made by a mower, tractor or motor vehicle (except in a hazard)

¨ Sunken areas of course drainage on closely mown areas

¨ All new course works (inc. tree stumps) & areas marked by white stakes

¨ Trees surrounded by mulch on 13^th hole

The following areas are deemed GUR from which play is prohibited and relief must be taken in accordance with Rule 25-1(b):

¨ All garden beds (Note: Mounds planted with tussock grasses are NOT gardens unless marked with GUR)

6. PREFERRED LIES –Through the Green - ALL HOLES

In accordance with the Rules of Golf (Appendix 1, Part A, 3b), a ball THROUGH THE GREEN on all holes, may be lifted without penalty (and should be marked), cleaned and placed within one card length not nearer the hole than where it originally lay, that is not in a hazard and not on a putting green.

"Through the green" is the whole area of the course except:

a. The teeing ground and putting green of the hole being played; and
b. All hazards on the course.

7. 18^th HOLE – PATHWAY AND CARPARK

A ball coming to rest on the pathway (including carpark) behind the 18^th green must be dropped, without penalty, within the designated drop zone.

8. BALL ACCIDENTALLY MOVED ON GREEN

(This Local Rule applies only when the player’s ball or ball-marker lies on the putting green and any movement is accidental.)

Rules 18-2, 18-3 and 20-1 are modified as follows:

When a player’s ball lies on the putting green, there is no penalty if the ball or ball-marker is accidentally moved by the player, his partner, his opponent, or any of their caddies or equipment.

The moved ball or ball-marker must be replaced as provided in Rules 18-2, 18-3 and 20-1.

Note: If it is determined that a player’s ball on the putting green was moved as a result of wind, water or some other natural cause such as the effects of gravity, the ball must be played as it lies from its new location. A ball-marker moved in such circumstances is replaced.

Ron Elliott

Director of Golf

14^th July 2017