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New 2024 Temporary Local Rule

During winter programme of course re-development works (LRGC)

1.The following areas of Course re-development works related to the creation of the pond between the 4th and 5th holes are no play zones (even if not so marked) and are to be treated as an abnormal course condition:

a.The area of the new pond between the 4th fairway and the 5th tee

b.The area of hedge removed on the left had side of the 4th fairway

c.The new mounds between the 5th and 15th holes

d.The new mounds between the 4th and 16th fairways. 

Free relief MUST be taken from interference by the no play zone under Rule 16.1f.

2.If there is interference by this abnormal course condition, including newly turfed/seeded areas, you must take free relief by dropping the original ball or another ball in the relief area based on the nearest point of complete relief.

OR as an extra option, take free relief by dropping the original ball or another ball in the dropping zone.  The dropping zone is defined as one club-length in any direction from the drop stake.  The ball must be dropped in and come to rest in the dropping zone.  The dropping zone is a relief area under Rule 14.3. 

3.Outside no play zones in the general area, areas of damage caused by maintenance vehicles, including tracks crossing holes 4, 5, 15, 16 and 17 are treated as ground under repair from which free relief is allowed under Rule 16.1b.

[But interference does not exist if the damage only interferes with the player’s stance].

     Penalty for Playing Ball from a Wrong Place in Breach of Local Rule: General Penalty Under Rule 14.7a.