Local Rules & Etiquette
Hole 1 & 18 - Retaining Walls
Free relief for swing and stance interference.
(Refer to Rule 16.1a)
Hole 4 & 6 – Windmill
Free relief for swing and stance interference.
(Refer to Rule 16.1a)
No relief for line of sight.
Bunkers
If a player’s ball is in a bunker and there is interference by an abnormal course condition on the course (temporary water),
the player may take either:
(1) FREE RELIEF under Rule 16.1b
The nearest point of complete relief and the relief area must be in the bunker.
(2) PENALTY RELIEF under Rule 16.1 b (back on the line relief)
For one penalty stroke, the player may drop outside that bunker, keeping the spot of the original ball between the hole and the spot where the ball is dropped (with no limit to how far back the ball may be dropped)
If, however, the bunker is declared GUR (check local rules board) the player may take free relief outside that bunker under Rule 16.1b
Nearest point of complete relief, no nearer the hole
Post and Rail Fences
All post and rail fences on the course are free relief for swing and stance interference. (Refer to Rule 16.1a)
There is no relief from the fence on Hole 2 (this is a boundary fence)
Hole 14 & 16 – Double Green
As these greens are defined as one green with two holes, putting from one side to the other is permitted.
If, however, the player’s choice of shot is to chip, complete free relief should be taken from the putting surface.
Nearest point of relief, no nearer the hole.
Garden Areas
These areas are defined by imported mulch.
(Refer to Rule 16.1b)
Holes 5, 6 and 8 have garden beds declared GUR.
Holes 2 and 15 have trees with imported mulch and are declared GUR.
Tree Roots and Exposed Rocks
Relief from intended swing only, not stance.
If a player’s ball lies in the General Area and there is interference from exposed tree roots or rocks, these are treated as GUR.
The player may take relief under Rule 16.1b.
Relief is not allowed if tree roots interfere only with the player’s stance.
(Refer to Model Local Rule F-9)
This rule is not intended to gain relief or advantage from the base of trees. Player discretion is advised.
Ground Under Repair (GUR)
Relief for the above examples and anything else defined as GUR is to be taken in accordance with Rule 16.
Preferred Lies
Refer to the local rules board outside the Pro Shop.
Sprinkler Heads Close to Greens
Model Local Rule F-5.1
The player may take relief under Rule 16.1b if a sprinkler head (immovable obstruction) is:
• On the line of play, and
• On or within two club lengths of the putting green, and
• Within two club lengths of the ball.
Complete relief must be taken, including both physical interference and line of play interference.
Exception: No relief if the player chooses a line of play that is clearly unreasonable.
Out of Bounds / Lost Ball
Model Local Rule E-5 Adopted
Playing a provisional ball is always an option.
Option 1 – Stroke and distance penalty.
Replay from where the previous stroke was taken.
Option 2 – Two-stroke penalty. (Plus, the shot already taken)
Drop anywhere between where the ball is estimated to have come to rest or gone out of bounds and up to two club lengths onto the edge of the fairway of the hole being played, no nearer the hole.
Relief from Long Grass (Ball Located)
Rule 19 – Unplayable Ball
Long grass is defined as General Area.
Only the player may decide to treat their ball as unplayable by taking penalty relief under Rule 19.2 or 19.3.
Unplayable ball relief is allowed anywhere on the course, except in a penalty area.
Three options, each for a one-stroke penalty:
• Stroke and distance relief under Rule 19.2a
• Back-on-the-line of relief (line the Pin and the Ball) with no limit how far back the ball may be dropped
• Lateral relief – two club lengths, no nearer the hole
Note: This may not clear the long grass. The procedure may be repeated for an additional penalty stroke.
Temporary Course Conditions
Refer to the local rules board outside the Pro Shop.