Local Rules
1.OUT OF BOUNDS- RULE 18
A ball is out of bounds when coming to rest completely beyond any boundary wall, fence or hedge as indicated by white stakes or white vertical lines or the area of the Clubhouse, including the approach road, the car park and the area marked by white pinstones on the west side of the Clubhouse including the putting green.
2.CONSTRUCTED PATHS & ARTIFICIAL GRASS-RULE 16
If a ball lies on a constructed path or artificial grassed area, relief MAY be taken in accordance with rule 16.1 “Abnormal Ground Conditions”
When a player's ball lies on the path between the blue line level with the back of the 7th green and the line at the end of the path leading to the ladies' tee, or when that path interferes with the player's lie, area of intended stance, or area of intended swing, the player has relief options under Rule 16.1.
As an additional relief option, the player may take relief by dropping the original ball or another ball in the nearest designated Drop Zone.
The Drop Zone is a relief area under Rule 14.3. The player must use the Drop Zone nearest to where the ball lies.
Penalty for Playing Ball from a Wrong Place in Breach of Local Rule: General Penalty under Rule 14.7a.
3.MOVABLE OBSTRUCTIONS –RULE 15.2
Stones in Bunkers
Rakes and Metal Spikes in or outside bunkers
Fairway Direction Poles
4.IMMOVABLE OBSTRUCTIONS-RULE 16.1
Relief from interference by an immovable obstruction (inc Penalty Area stakes) may be taken under Rule 16.1
5.PENALTY AREAS- RULE 17 (Formerly called Water Hazards)
Penalty Areas are identified by Yellow or red stakes or lines
NB The stakes are part of the area and are immovable objects. No relief can be obtained when a ball lies in a penalty area (see 5 above)
6. GROUND UNDER REPAIR - RULE 16.1
Areas marked by [white lines / blue stakes / white lines and blue stakes] are Ground Under Repair (GUR). Relief may be taken without penalty under Rule 16.1.
Taking relief is optional. A player may play the ball as it lies if the Rules otherwise permit.
7.NO PLAY ZONE-RULE 16.1F
In each of these situations, the ball must not be played as it lies:(1) Relief When Ball Is in No Play Zone Anywhere on Course Except Penalty Area. If the player’s ball is in a no play zone in or on an abnormal course condition in the general area, in a bunker or on the putting green:
8. OVERHEAD POWER LINES – RULE 14.6
If a ball strikes a powerline, supporting pole or stay, the stroke is cancelled and MUST be replayed without penalty.
The stroke shall be replayed from as near as possible to the original spot and the player shall proceed as described in Rule 14.6
9. 18TH HOLE “BPGC SIGN” AND SURROUNDS RULE 16 The BPGC sign area is an “Immovable Obstruction” relief may be taken in accordance with rule 16.1 “Immovable Obstruction”
NB If a ball lies WITHIN the sign area, relief MUST be taken in accordance with rule 16.1 “Immoveable Obstruction”
10. STROKEPLAY PRACTICE- RULE 5
Practice on any day of, or, between rounds of a strokeplay competition is permitted within the course boundaries only on the practice to the left of the 3rd Tee, in front of the 6th Tee box and between the 10th and 12th Fairways
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A ball is out of bounds when coming to rest completely beyond any boundary wall, fence or hedge as indicated by white stakes or white vertical lines or the area of the Clubhouse, including the approach road, the car park and the area marked by white pinstones on the west side of the Clubhouse including the putting green.
2.CONSTRUCTED PATHS & ARTIFICIAL GRASS-RULE 16
If a ball lies on a constructed path or artificial grassed area, relief MAY be taken in accordance with rule 16.1 “Abnormal Ground Conditions”
When a player's ball lies on the path between the blue line level with the back of the 7th green and the line at the end of the path leading to the ladies' tee, or when that path interferes with the player's lie, area of intended stance, or area of intended swing, the player has relief options under Rule 16.1.
As an additional relief option, the player may take relief by dropping the original ball or another ball in the nearest designated Drop Zone.
The Drop Zone is a relief area under Rule 14.3. The player must use the Drop Zone nearest to where the ball lies.
Penalty for Playing Ball from a Wrong Place in Breach of Local Rule: General Penalty under Rule 14.7a.
3.MOVABLE OBSTRUCTIONS –RULE 15.2
Stones in Bunkers
Rakes and Metal Spikes in or outside bunkers
Fairway Direction Poles
4.IMMOVABLE OBSTRUCTIONS-RULE 16.1
Relief from interference by an immovable obstruction (inc Penalty Area stakes) may be taken under Rule 16.1
5.PENALTY AREAS- RULE 17 (Formerly called Water Hazards)
Penalty Areas are identified by Yellow or red stakes or lines
NB The stakes are part of the area and are immovable objects. No relief can be obtained when a ball lies in a penalty area (see 5 above)
6. GROUND UNDER REPAIR - RULE 16.1
Areas marked by [white lines / blue stakes / white lines and blue stakes] are Ground Under Repair (GUR). Relief may be taken without penalty under Rule 16.1.
Taking relief is optional. A player may play the ball as it lies if the Rules otherwise permit.
7.NO PLAY ZONE-RULE 16.1F
In each of these situations, the ball must not be played as it lies:(1) Relief When Ball Is in No Play Zone Anywhere on Course Except Penalty Area. If the player’s ball is in a no play zone in or on an abnormal course condition in the general area, in a bunker or on the putting green:
- No Play Zone in General Area. The player must take free relief under Rule 16.1b.
- No Play Zone in Bunker. The player must take free relief or penalty relief under Rule 16.1c(1) or (2).
- No Play Zone on Putting Green. The player must take free relief under Rule 16.1d.
8. OVERHEAD POWER LINES – RULE 14.6
If a ball strikes a powerline, supporting pole or stay, the stroke is cancelled and MUST be replayed without penalty.
The stroke shall be replayed from as near as possible to the original spot and the player shall proceed as described in Rule 14.6
9. 18TH HOLE “BPGC SIGN” AND SURROUNDS RULE 16 The BPGC sign area is an “Immovable Obstruction” relief may be taken in accordance with rule 16.1 “Immovable Obstruction”
NB If a ball lies WITHIN the sign area, relief MUST be taken in accordance with rule 16.1 “Immoveable Obstruction”
10. STROKEPLAY PRACTICE- RULE 5
Practice on any day of, or, between rounds of a strokeplay competition is permitted within the course boundaries only on the practice to the left of the 3rd Tee, in front of the 6th Tee box and between the 10th and 12th Fairways
- 150 yard markers are measured to the CENTRE of the green
- Flag Colour indicates position of hole/flagstick on the green
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Red Yellow White
