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GENERAL RULES

All Competitions will be played over a measured course:

Gentlemen – White Markers

Ladies – Red Markers 

Juniors – Blue Markers

LOCAL RULES

In accordance with the authority granted to the Committee by the R & A, under Rule 33-8 Rules of Golf, the following Local Rules apply:

Moveable Obstructions (Rule 24)

Stones in bunkers are moveable obstructions. If a ball moves due to the removal of a stone, it must be dropped within the bunker without penalty. In all other circumstances Rule 18-3 (a) applies.

Ground Under Repair (Rule 25.1)

Affected area will be clearly marked with a closed white painted line or blue posts. Play is prohibited from the areas and total relief must be taken including stance. Relief must be taken at the nearest, not the most convenient point.

Where ‘Dropping Zones’ are provided players should obtain relief by dropping in the nearest ‘Dropping Zone’ to where their ball came to rest.

Water Hazards (Rule 26)

Ordinary Water Hazards are marked with yellow posts or lines. Some are also unmarked (Primarily within the woodlands).

Lateral Water Hazards are marked with red posts or lines

Out of Bounds (Rule 27.1)

A ball is out of bounds beyond any wall, ditch, white stake, white line or fence forming the boundary of the course. Boundaries extend vertically up and down and are taken to be the course-side edge of the boundary marker. A line marking the boundary is itself out of bounds.

If in doubt………………… Play a Provisional Ball

Roads and Paths (Rule 28)

All roads, paths and approaches to bridges are integral parts of the course and, if surfaced, the ball must be played as it lies or declared unplayable under penalty.

Seeded Divots

A ball lying in a seeded divot must be lifted and dropped clear of the divot in accordance with the general rules of golf.

Staked Trees

Trees, either staked or marked with white tape, are protected. Players must take proper relief if such a tree interferes with their stance or intended area of swing. The ball may be cleaned before being dropped.

Changes to Local Rules will be posted on the Club Notice Board.

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