Water Hazards(Rule 26)

The boundaries of water hazards are defined by yellow posts and the boundaries of lateral water hazards are defined by red posts, relief to be taken in accordance with rule 26.1

6 & 12 Cathedral:

If it is unclear if a ball played over the water is in the hazard then a provisional ball may played under any of the options under Rule 26-1:

a. Play a ball as nearly as possible at the spot from which the original ball was last played.

b. Drop a ball behind the water hazard, keeping the point at which the original ball last crossed the margin of the water hazard directly between the hole and the spot on which the ball is dropped, with no limit to how far behind the water hazard the ball may be dropped.

In such a case, if a provisional ball is played and the original ball is in the water hazard, the player may play the original ball as it lies or continue with the provisional ball in play with the usual penalty under Rule 26-1.

Paths & Roads

All gravel/tarmac paths and roads (including the disused path in front of the 17th tee) and concrete marker posts are immovable obstructions unless deemed out of bounds in 1 above. Relief may be obtained. (Rule 24-2b).

Trees

If any staked, tagged or protected tree interferes with a player's stance or the area of the intended swing, the ball MUST be lifted and dropped without penalty in accordance with the procedure prescribed in Rule 24-2b(i). The ball may be cleaned when so lifted.

Bunkers

Stones in bunkers are movable obstructions. Rule 24-1 applies.

Ground Under Repair

When designated G.U.R interferes with a player's stance or the area of the intended swing the player MUST take relief under Rule 25-1. Winter greens are permanent G.U.R.

Pop-Up Sprinklers, Water System Covers

These are immovable obstructions. Relief may be obtained under Rule 24-2. In addition, if such an obstruction on or within two club lengths of the putting green of the hole being played intervenes between the ball and the hole, the player may obtain relief as follows:

1. If the ball lies on the putting green it may be lifted and placed, not nearer the hole at the nearest point at which intervention by the obstruction is avoided.
2. If the ball lies off the putting green (but not in a hazard) and is within two club lengths of the intervening obstruction, it may be lifted, cleaned and dropped as in Clause (a) above.

Etiquette

1. Please repair pitch marks, replace divots and rake bunkers.
2. Players looking for a ball or holding up play with a clear hole ahead must wave other players behind through.
3. Keep golf carts, bags and buggies off the greens and tees.
4. Players must play consecutive holes.
5. Wait for the players in front to get out of range.
6. Clear the green quickly on completing putting (please do not place trollies/bags at the front of the green as this holds up play for those following).
7. Players teeing off the 7th should ensure the 6th tee is clear before playing.

Out Of Bounds

Tower Course

Out of Bounds: (Rule 27)

1. Beyond all fences, ditches, water and hedges surrounding the course including the practice range and car park behind the 6th and 11th holes.
2. On or beyond the line of white posts to the left and rear of the 12th, 13th & 18th holes.
3. On land beyond the boundary stream at the rear of the 3rd hole and along the left side of the 4th and 17th holes.

To aid the speed of play, if there is doubt whether a ball is in or is lost in the water hazard in front of the 3rd green, the player may play another ball provisionally under any of the applicable options in rule26-1. If the original ball is found outside the water hazard, the player must continue with it. If the original ball is found in the water hazard, the player may either play the original ball as it lies, or continue with the provisional ball in play, but the player may not proceed under rule 26-1. If the original ball is not found or identified, within the five minute search period, the player must continue with the ball played provisionally.

Cathedral Course

Out of Bounds: (Rule 27)

1. Beyond all, fences, ditches, lines of white posts and boundaries surrounding the course.  
2. On the land beyond the boundary stream to the left of the 4th and 5th holes and to the right and rear of the 16th hole.
3. When playing the 5th hole, to the right of the white posts along the side of the 10th green and fairway. When playing the 10th hole, the white posts are immovable obstructions, and relief may be obtained in accordance with rule 24-2.
4. When playing the 18th hole, to the left of the white posts bordering the Tower course and beyond the white posts in front of the Clubhouse.

To aid the speed of play, if there is doubt whether a ball is in or is lost in the water hazard in front of the 6th and 12th greens, the player may play another ball provisionally under any of the applicable options in rule 26-1. If the original ball is found outside the water hazard, the player must continue with it. If the original ball is found in the water hazard, the player may either play the original ball as it lies, or continue with the provisional ball in play, but the player may not proceed under rule 26-1. If the original ball is not found or idenified, within the five minute search period, the player must continue with the ball played provisionally.

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