1. Out of Bounds (Rule 18.2)
a) Beyond any fence, hedge or wall bounding the course or white stakes/lines
b) Beyond any line or posts around the practice putting green, car park & greenkeepers area
c) The practice area to the left hand side of the 6th, 17th & 18th holes as defined by white stakes/lines
d) On or over Golf House Road (the road between the Clubhouse & the 1st tee and the 2nd green). A ball is
deemed Out of Bounds even if it comes to rest on another part of the course
e) On the 4th hole, beyond the post & rail fence on the far side of the tarmac road is Out of Bounds. Note:
the road, together with it’s verges and the post & rail fence behind the green area immovable
obstructions. Free relief is taken under Rule 16.1. The tarmac road itself (but not the verge) is a No
Play Zone from which relief must be taken. As an additional option, a player may proceed to the
nearest drop zone, marked by the midway point on the fence.
2. Penalty Area (Rule 17)
Any unmarked ditches/streams are to be treated as red Penalty Areas.
a) The red penalty area to the right hand side of the 9th hole extends to infinity
b) As an additional relief option, on the 10th hole, under Rule 17.1, if it is known of virtually certain a
players ball may be in the Red Penalty Area, players may drop a ball under penalty of one stroke in the
Dropping Zone marked in red
3. Abnormal Course Conditions (including Immovable Obstructions) (Rule 16.1)
a) All areas marked by a solid white line, fencing, or signs are to be treated as ground under repair
b) All roads and paths on the course, whether or not artificially surfaced
c) The welcome area to the left hand side of the 1st tee and to the left and rear of the 5th green
d) The safety fence behind the 2nd & 15th greens, and to the right of the 9th tee
e) The wooden fence on the 3rd hole is a boundary fence from which there is no free relief
f) At the player’s option, animal dung may be treated as either a loose impediment that may be removed
under rule 15.1 or Ground Under Repair from which relief is allowed under Rule 16.1
g) Model Local Rule F-5.1 is in operation. If the ball is in the General Area and an immovable obstruction
is (a) on your line of play, and (b) within two club-lenghts of the putting green and (c) within two club-
lengths of the ball you may take free relief under Rule 16.1b
GROUND UNDER REPAIR
All tractor ruts/tyre marks are not to be treated as GUR unless marked
Ground under repair also includes the following things:
Any hole made by the Committee or the maintenance staff in:
Setting up the course (such as a hole where a stake has been removed or the hole on a double green being used for the play of another hole), or
Maintaining the course (such as a hole made in removing turf or a tree stump or laying pipelines, but not including aeration holes).
Grass cuttings, leaves and any other material piled for later removal
REPAIR YOUR PITCHMARK
🟢 REPAIR YOUR PITCHMARK
PROTECT THE GREEN. RESPECT THE GAME.
A damaged green affects everyone.
Fixing your pitchmark takes less than 30 seconds and keeps the course in great condition.
✅ HOW TO REPAIR A PITCHMARK (PROPERLY)
1. Insert your pitchmark repair tool at the edge of the mark
2. Gently push the grass inward from all sides
(Do NOT lift the centre)
3. Tap flat with your putter
4. Check for smoothness before you leave
❌ PLEASE DON’T
• Twist or lift the centre
• Leave pitchmarks unrepaired
• Assume “someone else will fix it”
🌱 WHY IT MATTERS
• Repaired marks heal in 24–48 hours
• Unrepaired marks can take weeks
• Smooth greens = better putting for everyone
SAFETY
Players are reminded that it is their sole responsibility to ensure the safety of others and their possessions. You must not hit the ball unless it is safe to do so.
IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY A DEFIBRILLATOR IS SITUATED AT THE OUTSIDE ENTRANCE TO THE LADIES LOCKER ROOM CLEARLY DISPLAYED, THE CODE IS 9999 TO ACCESS THE EQUIPMENT