LOCAL RULES
1. OUT OF BOUNDS – Rule 18.2
The boundaries of the course are defined by:
(a) The course-side edge of: (i) the fences, white posts and white lines alongside holes
2, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7, (ii) the fences alongside holes 15, 16, 17 & 18 and (iii) all other
boundary fences; and,
(b) The course-side edge of the white posts and white lines alongside Sweetbriar Lane
(the Club’s access road) and around the practice putting greens, flag pole area,
clubhouse and green-keeping sheds.
When Out of Bounds players should proceed under Rule 18.2b.
2. MOVABLE OBSTRUCTIONS – Rule 15.2
Fairway distance marker posts, movable tee markers, rake stands and all other
movable posts and signage on the course are Movable Obstructions. When
applicable, relief may be taken under Rule 15.2a or Rule 15.2b.
3. IMMOVABLE OBSTRUCTIONS – Rule 16.1
The following are Immovable Obstructions:
(a) artificial paths (including rubber matting paths), shelters, huts, buildings
and steps;
(b) fixed marker posts and discs, fixed sprinkler heads and hydrant boxes and fixed tee
markers; and,
(c) all other fixed artificial constructions on the course.
When Rule 16.1a applies relief may be taken under Rule 16.1b.
4. PATHWAY ON HOLES 15, 16, 17 & 18
The greenkeepers pathway running beside the out of bounds fence on holes 15,
16, 17 and 18 is an integral object and no free relief is available. The only exception
to this rule is where the path comprises rubber matting, in which case local rule
3 applies.
5. FIXED SPRINKLER HEADS
Immovable Obstructions - Rule 16.1 - Model Local Rule F - 5
Ball in the General Area. The player may take relief under Rule 16.1b if an
immovable obstruction is: on the line of play, and is:
within 2 club-lengths of the putting green, and within two club-lengths of
the ball
6. ANIMAL DUNG - Model Local Rule F - 12
At the Player’s option, animal dung including that from foxes and dogs
may be treated either as a loose impediment that may be removed under
Rule 15.1, or Ground Under Repair from which relief is allowed under Rule 16.1
