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LOCAL RULES
1. Out of Bounds (Rule 27-1) If the ball lies off the putting green but not in a hazard and is within two
a) Beyond any wall, fence, hedge or line of white stakes defining the club-lengths of the intervening obstruction, it may be lifted, cleaned
boundary of the course. and dropped at the nearest point to where the ball lay which a) is not
b) In or beyond any boundary ditch, including the ditch to the left of the 9th nearer the hole, b) avoids such intervention, and c) is not in a hazard
hole up to the protruding copse. or on a putting green.
c) Within or beyond the area bounded by the fence and white stakes
surrounding the farmhouse and outbuildings. 6. Ground Under Repair; Play Prohibited (Rule 25)
d) On or beyond the Car Park, Clubhouse and Putting Green. All flower beds, (but excluding the cultivated area to the left and back
e) Beyond the posts and chain fence bounding the Clubhouse and Putting of the 11th) are ground under repair from which play is prohibited. If a
Green (Note: The posts alone define the boundary. The chain is a movable player’s ball lies in such a flower bed or if it interferes with the player’s
obstruction). stance or the area of their intended swing, the player must take relief
under Rule 25-1.
2. Water Hazards (Rule 26)
Water hazards are identified by yellow posts and defined by yellow lines. 7. Permanent Power Lines and Cables
Lateral water hazards are identified by red posts and defined by red lines. If a ball strikes an elevated power line or cable the stroke is cancelled
and the player must play a ball as nearly as possible at the spot
3. Stones in Bunkers from which the original ball was played in accordance with Rule 20-5
Stones in bunkers are movable obstructions. Rule 24-1 applies. (Making Next Stroke from where Previous Stroke Made).
4. lmmovable Obstructions (Rule 24) Penalty for breach of a Local Rule:
All artificially surfaced roads and paths. Match Play - Loss of Hole; Stroke Play - Two Strokes.
All shelters and huts.
Staked trees, other than those protected with rabbit bands. EMERGENCY CONTACT:
Note: Bark chippings surrounding trees are an integral part of the course. PROFESSIONAL SHOP TEL: 01926 425961 Opt:1
POSTCODE CV31 2QA
5. lmmovable Obstructions close to Putting Green
All fixed sprinkler heads, drainage grids and the like are immovable
obstructions and relief from interference by them 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 on the line of play between
the ball and the hole, the player may obtain relief, without penalty, as follows:
Leamington & County Golf Club

Leamington & County Golf Club, Golf Lane, Whitnash, Leamington Spa CV31 2QA
01926 425961 www. leamingtongolf.co.uk