Local Rules

1. Out of Bounds

• Outside course boundaries.
• Clubhouse enclosure and car park beyond white stakes on the right of the 9th/18th fairway. Note: 1 stroke penalty for touching these stakes.
• Right of white stakes on the 5th/14th hole from the tee-box to the 6th/15th tee.

2. Red Stakes (Penalty Areas)

Red stakes are located behind the 1st green, along the 2nd/11th, around the 3rd/12th, and right of the 4th/13th green. When a ball goes right of red stakes, mark the entry point and drop within 2 club lengths, not nearer the hole. 1 stroke penalty applies.

3. Playing the 2nd/11th Hole

• Unplayable tee shot: proceed to the forward dropping zone.
• Ball that carries the water but lands in the hazard: drop at the entry point. 1 stroke penalty applies.

4. Protection of Young Trees

Staked trees are no-play zones. Free relief is available if a staked tree interferes with your stance or swing.

5. Greens, Paths, Stone Drains & Walls

• Wrong green: Lift and drop clear, not nearer the hole. No penalty.
• Ball on drain/sump: Drop within one club length. No penalty.
• Ball on paths or roadways: Drop within one club length. No penalty.
• Man-made constructions (walls, steps, sleepers): Relief available under penalty.

6. Plugged Ball

Lift, clean and drop without penalty anywhere in the general play area.

7. Tractor Tracks

No relief unless the area is specifically designated for relief.

8. Approach Shot to Green

If a ball is lost or unplayable on the approach, put a provisional ball in play immediately.

9. Lost Ball

A ball is lost if not found within three minutes of the search beginning.

10. Par Threes

Par three holes may be designated call-through holes at the discretion of the competition committee.

11. Slow Play

• Allow faster players or groups to pass through.
• Maximum 3-minute search time for a lost ball.
• Maximum of four players per match.

12. Priority on the Course

• The Captain, Lady Captain and President always have priority.
• The 1st/10th tee has priority over players approaching the 9th/18th.
• The 3rd hole has priority over the 12th hole.

13. Members with Visitors

Members may introduce one green fee payer at reduced rates per day.

14. Repair Divots & Pitch Marks

All players must repair pitch marks on greens and replace or sand divots on fairways.

15. Competitions

• Entry requires your name in the competition book and registration via touchscreen or app.
• Post entry fees through the Caddyshack slot if unpaid prior to play.
• Return scores via the terminal or app upon completion of your round.

16. Returning Scores

• Check each hole carefully before signing.
• Ensure both marker and player sign the card and record the current playing handicap.
• Failure to return scores via the app or touchscreen may result in handicap suspension.
• Incomplete cards will trigger penalties per Golf Ireland rules.

17. Handicaps

New members require three completed scorecards from affiliated courses, marked and signed by a full club member with an official playing handicap.

18. New Members (Restricted)

New members are ineligible for major competitions until 20 scores have been recorded in their handicap history.

19. New Holes

The committee may vary hole and tee positions on a daily basis in multi-day competitions.

20. Mobile Phones

Switch off or set to silent while playing.