1. OUT OF BOUNDS (Rule 27)
Beyond any boundary fence, wall or white post indicating
boundary lines.
2. STONES IN BUNKERS (Rule 24-1)
Stones in bunkers are movable obstructions.
3. FIXED SPRINKLER HEADS (Rule 24-2)
If a sprinkler head on or within two club-lengths of the putting
green and within two club-lengths of the ball intervenes on
the line of play between
the ball and the hole, the player may take relief as follows:
The ball must be lifted and dropped at the nearest point to where the ball
lay that (a) is not nearer the hole, (b) avoids intervention and (c) is not in
a hazard or on the putting green. The ball may be cleaned when lifted.
A player CANNOT claim “LINE OF SIGHT” relief. Rule 24-2.
4. TREES (Rule 24-2)
If a staked tree or tree under two club-lengths in height interferes
with a player’s stance or line of intended swing, the ball must be
lifted without penalty and dropped as per Rule 24-2b. The ball may
be cleaned when so lifted.
5. ROADS AND PATHS (Rule 24-2)
Roads and paths are not integral parts of the course. A ball lying on
artificially constructed surfaces of roads or paths may be lifted
without penalty and dropped as per Rule 24-2b. The ball may be
cleaned when so lifted.
A ball lying on tractor indentations on fairway (closely mown area)
may be lifted without penalty and relief taken as per Rule 24-2b. All
other tractor indentations are integral parts of the course.
6. GROUND UNDER REPAIR (Rule 25)
All marked or signed areas.
7. WATER HAZARDS (Rule 26)
Water hazards are marked by yellow stakes. Lateral water hazards
are marked by red stakes.
PENALTY FOR BREACH OF LOCAL RULE:
Match Play - Loss of Hole;
Stroke Play - Two Strokes.
SAFETY ON THE COURSE
‘Every golfer has a duty of care and responsibility
to ensure that the playing of golf is carried
out in a safe and responsible manner that does not
endanger the safety of people and property.’
Peterculter Golf Club, their Members, Staff Employees or any
Representatives whomsoever shall not be responsible for any loss,
injury or damage, howsoever occasioned to any player, participant,
spectator or any other member of the public, as a result of their
presence on the Golf Course.
The Club has no liability for injury, loss or damage caused by
extreme weather conditions e.g. lightning strikes, floods, etc.
Course Etiquette
Players who fail to keep their place on the course and lose a clear
hole on the match in front should invite the following I match to pass.
Club match ties have precedence over all matches and MUST be
invited to pass.
Any match not playing a whole round MUST ensure that at least a
full hole is clear before cutting in.
All players must report to the starter before play or may be required
to leave the course and must obey any instructions issued by theClub.
Players should check the notice-board for any amendment to the
Local Rules.