Results

Relief may be obtained when an extending tree root threatens to damage a players club.
Relief is not available if the ball is at the base of a tree and the repositioning of the ball improves its line of flight.
Only the player’s maker is to rule on this and the ball is to be repositioned by the marker.

PREFERRED LIES

Thirty (30) cm preferred lie on the fairway only. Ball is to be played where it lies when in the rough except as in the rule concerning Tree Roots (Part 2) above.

LOST BALL

A ball deemed to be lost whether in a hazard or elsewhere, except out of bounds, may be replaced and played from the position estimated by the marker to be a fair position with a penalty of one (1) stroke.

OUT OF BOUNDS

Provision exists for a provisional ball to be hit if a player believes he may have hit a ball out of bounds. If this is not played and a player finds that his ball has gone out of bounds he may:
Return to the position from which the ball was last played and play it again with a one (1) stroke penalty, or ;
Take a drop within two (2) club lengths of the point of entry to the out of bounds area with a two (2) stroke penalty.

LOCAL RULES

Displayed “Local Rules”, at the course, are to be observed subject to confirmation by the Club Captain or acting starter.

TIED SCORES IN CHAMPIONSHIPS

A sudden death play off is to take place beginning at a hole determined by the Club Captain on the day.

GIMMEES

• There are to be no “Gimmees”, all putts must be completed. (added 17 Mar 08)

AMBROSE COMPETITIONS

When the best ball has been chosen it may be marked and lifted.
Each player may place his/her ball within one (1) club length of the mark.
The club length is not to be used to obtain relief from hazards or rough.
On the green any player may elect to putt out without marking the ball. If missed this putt counts against the team.

SLOW PLAY

It is the responsibility of the lowest marker to ensure that his/her group DOES NOT fall further than one (1) fairway behind the group in front. A one stroke Penalty now applies.

CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFICATIONS

"Any financial member who has a current handicap, earned from playing with Gwandalan BC Social Golf club, is entitled to play in either the Singles or Pairs championships" For more information on Championships see Club Regulations.