Local Rules
1. OUT OF BOUNDS (RULE 18.2) - All land beyond any white stakes, fences, hedges, and banks bounding the course. NB A ball crossing the road between 4th and 12th holes is out of bounds.
2. STONES IN SAND BUNKERS - are loose impediments relief may be taken under (RULE 12.2a). After raking footprints, please 'smooth rake' the perimeters of bunkersusing the back of the rake. Rakes to be left in the middle of bunkers.
3. RELIEF FROM IMMOVABLE OBSTRUCTIONS (RULE 16.1b)
a) Sprinkler heads, bunker drainage plugs, hydrant boxes, wooden steps and grass collection pits as marked by black and white stakes.
b) young trees, if staked, the ball MUST be lifted.
c) All access roads through the course (including behind 9th green) and all paths with artificial surfaces, are immovable obstructions. All other paths and tracks are integral parts of the course.
4. TREE PLANTATIONS AND 'SCRAPED' HEATHLAND AREAS (RULE 16.1) - All areas marked by the Green-Keepers; Relief MUST be taken.
5. GROUND UNDER REPAIR - Areas marked as GUR, relief MUST be taken (Rule 16.1a).
6. PENALTY AREA (RULE 17) - Yellow penalty areas marked with (yellow lines or yellow stakes) (Rules17.1d(1) and (2)). Red penalty areas marked with (red lines or red stakes) Rule 17.1d(3)).
7. HEALTH AND SAFETY - Green staff have priority on the course. If in range of your shot, please wait until they are clear or are aware of your intention to play.
8. DISTANCE MARKERS -The wooden posts at the side of the fairways, indicate 150yds to the middle of the green. Fairway sprinkler heads are also marked with yardages to the centre of the green.
9. TROLLEYS IN HEATHER - Trolleys and buggies are to be kept out of the heather and are not to be taken between the greenside bunkers and the green.
