On 29th December 2018

New Interim Local Rules: Cards & Course Markings

New Interim Local Rules: Cards & Course Markings

The New Rules of Golf Working Group have worked hard to compile a very clear set of Interim Local Rules and Course Markings.

These have been approved by the Committee of Management in preparation for the introduction of the new 2019 Rules of Golf. 

These come into effect as of the 1st January 2019. 

Committee of Management plan to monitor implementation of both the New Rules of Golf and New Interim Local Rules during 2019.

Interim Local Rules Cards

An A5 folded card (as pictured) is available at the ProShop for all Member, guests and visiting players.

This is to help everyone understand the Interim Local Rules, and is to be used in conjunction with the Rules of Golf Players Edition. 

 

If you would prefer a digital version of the Rules of Golf Players Edition, you can download this from R&A here.

This App is available for Android and iOS devices and includes very handy videos and tips.

 

Course Markings

Some course markings have also changed and are summarised below:

Hole 2

  • The turf nursery is declared a NO PLAY ZONE.
  • During establishment of the additional nursery the area will be declared GROUND UNDER REPAIR.
  • A single DROP ZONE has been established to provide relief from each of these areas, as indicated by the red dot on the image.

Hole 3

  • The re-planted area has been declared a NO PLAY ZONE until the area is consolidated.

Hole 6

  • This area has been declared a lateral/red PENALTY AREA.

Hole 8

  • This area has been declared a lateral/red PENALTY AREA.

Hole 12

  • The nursery has been declared a NO PLAY ZONE and been marked such that relief will be available only when a ball is at rest on the nursery itself.
  • The area currently under regeneration has also been declared a NO PLAY ZONE.
  • A single DROP ZONE is established to provide relief from each of these areas, as indicated by the red dot on the image.

Hole 13

  • This area has been declared a lateral/red PENALTY AREA.

Immovable Obstructions

  • The current designated immovable obstructions – clubhouse/maintenance compound, western carpark, eastern carpark – continue to be so designated, with relief options provided through DROP STAKES.