Local Rules

Out of Bounds (OB): The Outer edge of the course is defined by the weld mesh wire fencing all along the perimeter. Note: The line joining the nearest inside points at ground level of posts holding the weld mesh defines the boundaries. The OB boundaries near the club house / pro shop are defined by white concrete blocks/ white paint on the concrete path and white paint on the wall. A ball is out of bounds when all of it lies on or over such line.

Abnormal Course Condition Rule 16.1:
- All areas bounded by white lines
- Play Prohibited: Practice green/chipping green are “Wrong Putting Green” – Relief as per Rule 13.1f.

Immovable Obstruction Rule 16.1 (Relief):
- Sprinkler head, pipes, hydrants etc.
- Yardage markers. Penalty area stakes. Electric posts, stay wires, junction boxes etc.
- Sign boards & Advertisement boards on the course.
- Chairs/Benches on T Boxes.
- Tee Markers.
- Tying material to block pathways. In determining the nearest point of Relief, the player must not cross over, through or under the obstruction. (The nearest point of Relief must be taken on the side of the obstruction)

Integral Parts of the course (No Relief):
- The temple on the 8th fairway
- restrooms near the 2nd green and on the left of the 15th fairway
- concrete walls of all penalty areas
- the wall behind the 1st green attached to the boundary fence
- The fence protecting the 2nd and 4th Tee Boxes

Permanent Elevated Cables: Ball striking the overhead wires, cables, posts and transformer on the 1st,3rd and 4th holes must be replayed without penalty in accordance with rule14.6. If the ball is not immediately recoverable, another ball may be substituted.

Abnormal Ground Conditions: Rule 16.1): Hard conical Ant Hills, Tyre Rut, Holes made by Burrowing Animal, Repaired Patches, freshly dug up areas, Dangerous Situation: Snakes/Fire Ants, All vehicle paths. Dropping Zones may be used when provided as an additional option.

Discontinuing play: The following signals will be used:
Discontinue play “immediately”: One prolonged note of the siren. Penalty: Disqualification.

Discontinue play: Three consecutive notes of the siren, repeated.

Resume play: Two short notes of the siren, repeated.

Distance Measuring Devices: During a round of any competition a player must not obtain distance information by using an electronic distance measuring device.

Code of conduct:
- A Player must not distract his co-player by talking during his stroke. He must ensure that he does not stamp his line of putt or stand in his line of sight (either in front or behind) while he is preparing for his next stroke or while making the stroke Penalty: The first instance in a round will not incur any penalty. If having been warned by the co-player, the player infringes this rule again during the same round he will incur the General Penalty. A further infringement can lead to other penalties imposed by the Committee
- Carrying Cell Phone onto the Golf Course 1 stroke penalty, loss of hole in match play Using the Cell Phone during play. 2 strokes penalty, loss of 2 holes in match play. Committee may impose additional penalties
- Pace of Play When a group is clearly holding up the group behind (regardless of number of people playing/no. of clear holes ahead) they must stop play and invite the group to play through. Exception, no need to give a pass if there are 4 or fewer holes to complete. Penalty. General Penalty for the entire group. Penalty will be imposed at the discretion of the Committee
- Caring for the course Not repairing divots. General Penalty Not raking bunkers General Penalty

Penalty for breach of local rules: General Penalty