Oadby Golf Course Local Rules

LOCAL RULES

OUT OF BOUNDS
a) All boundary fences and hedges at holes 1 to 7, plus 10, 17 and 18

b) Holes 8 to 16, a ball is out of bounds when over the perimeter road, except hole 9 where, when past the coloured post and creosite line the ball is in play

c) When the ball is hit onto the practice ground running parallel to the 4th hole. Also when in the hedge or the ditch short at the bottom of the practice ground.

WATER HAZARDS
a) Including hedges/ditches at the rear of each green or across the course

b) The brooks at the 2nd, 4th, 7th, 8th, 12th, 13th, 15th and 17th where marked

LATERAL WATER HAZADS/PARALLEL HEDGES/DITCHES
All ditches where marked with a red stake and brook at 3rd

RELIEF MUST BE TAKEN
a) Ball on putting green of hole not being played, drop without penalty at nearest point of relief not nearer the hole being played

b) All young planted trees or staked or with white band, shrubs and hedges near the first tee, and the practice green. If such a tree interfers with the player's stance or the area of his intended swing the ball must be lifted without penalty and dropped in accordance with the procedure described in Rule 24-2b(i). The may may be cleaned when so lifted

RELIEF MAY BE TAKEN
a) All pop-up sprinkler heads, drain manhole covers when within 2 club lengths (Rule 24/2)

b) All gravel paths, bridges and roads on the course

c) Stones in bunkers may be lifted (Rule 24/1)

d) A plugged ball in the rough, when winter rules apply, may be dropped without penalty no nearer the hole. Ball must not be cleaned

e) Hoof marks as per Rule 25/1b

f) On the 8th hole, the brick building and surrounding railings are part of the water hazard, Relief under penalty - Rule 26/1

G.U.R
a) Holes 9 & 15 are subject to temporary local ruling during period 1st October to 31st March. See notice boards for full ruling

SEE NOTICE BOARD FOR FURTHER TEMPORARY RULES

ETIQUETTEStrictly No Club sharing is allowedAll players must have their own golf bagsMaximum players in a group is 4Please refrain from taking trolleys over tees and greensPlease replace divotsPlease repair pitch marks on greensPlease rake bunkersShirts or vests must be worn at all timesStrictly No Practising on the golf course

PACE OF PLAY

Observing the following rules will help with the pace of play:Be ready to play when its your turnCarefully watch shots that are hit off lineAlways play a provisional ball if you shoot into troubleThe maximum time you can take to look for a ball is 5 minutesSignal playes in the group behind to play through when searching for a lost ballLeave your clubs in a position that will enable quick movement to the next teeLeave the putting green quickly when the hole is completedKeep up with the group in front, not just in front of the group behindBe concious of your pace of play and let through groups that are playing quicker