Local Rules
To be read in Conjunction with the Rules of Golf and Temporary Local Rules.
- All cart & buggy paths, clearly defined by formation or frequent use, are immovable obstructions (Rule 24-2 applies).
- Stones in bunkers are moveable obstructions (Rule 24-1 applies)
- Buildings, sheds, power poles, pumping equipment, concrete paths and wire netting are defined as immovable obstructions.
- If a ball strikes a power pole or an aerial power line, located within the confines of the defined golf course, the stroke must be cancelled and replayed without penalty (see Rule 20-5). If the ball is not immediately recoverable, another ball may be substituted.
- A ball hitting a kangaroo may be replayed.
- Free drop in bunker if ball comes to rest in kangaroo paw depression, or other obvious kangaroo marks in bunker
- Free drop off access road to Clubhouse. Road is defined as bitumen surface plus one (1) club length each side of the bitumen surface.
- Play of a provisional ball for a ball which may be in a water hazard (hole No.5 only).
A provisional ball may be played under one of the options of Rule 26-1 – water hazard (Local Rule clause 2b Appendix I)
- Ball in garden bed right hand side of No. 4 green – ball must be dropped in nearest of the allocated drop zones.
- Area inclusive of carpark, clubhouse including paved surrounds and BBQ area – OUT OF BOUNDS
- When playing No.17, the area west of the water hole is out of bounds, until you pass the markers adjacent to the 9th tee. Out of bounds area is defined by black & white stakes.
- When playing No.9, the area left of the black & white stakes bordering the right side of No.18 fairway is out of bounds. Out of Bounds extends to the entrance roadway including the practice green.
- All bare patches on No. 5 fairway from GUR drain up to 1st bend in fairway (bounded by GUR drain across fairway; cart path on right hand side; water hazard (yellow) pegs on left hand side and contour bank at corner of dam) – free drop at nearest point of relief.
- Black and white stakes defining “Out of Bounds” within the course are defined as immoveable obstruction for other than the hole to which the “Out of Bounds” refers - Rule 24-2 applies.
- Newly turfed areas and the areas clearly affected by works around the 7th green, excluding defined hazards, are declared as Ground under Repair.
- A player may obtain distance information by using a device that measures distance only. However, if during a stipulated round, a player uses a distance measuring device that is designed to gauge or measure other conditions that might affect his play (eg. Gradient, wind speed, temperature etc), the player is in breach of Rule 14-3, for which the penalty is disqualification, regardless of whether any such additional functions are actually used.
Stakes and Markers
- Out of Bounds marked by white stakes with black tops
- GUR marked by white pegs or lines
- Water hazard – yellow stakes
- Lateral water hazard – red stakes
- Distance markers on holes – 130 metres from centre of green (except on 7, 9 and 18 which are 100 metres)