THE CHASE LOCAL RULES

Local Rule E-8.1

 “The temporary green area defined by a white circle is a no play zone. Relief must be taken from the no play zone under Rule 16.1f”

The relief procedure is nearest point of relief plus one club length.

*Failure to comply will occur a 2 stroke penalty

**This new local rule is to help protect the temporary green surfaces for the winter months

Local Rule B-3

Under Rule 18.3 a player is not allowed to play a ball provisionally if it is known or virtually certain that their ball is in a penalty area. However:
The Men’s Committe have chosen to modify Rule 18.3  to allow the player to play a ball provisionally under Rule 17.1d(1), 17.1d(2), 17.1d(3) and Rules 18.3b and 18.3c.

1. OUT OF BOUNDS (Rule 18.2)

Generally in areas defined by white posts. Beyond the white posts defining the clubhouse surroundings, driving range and car park.

2. Penalty Areas (rule 17)

Yellow penalty areas marked  with (yellow lines or yellow stakes) (Rules 17.1d(1) and (2)).

Red penalty areas marked  with (red lines or red stakes) (Rules 17.1d(3)).

3. Moveable Obstructions (Rule 15.2)

a) Stones in bunkers
b) Tee markers, plates, marker posts, course signs, posts and guide rope.

3. Immovable Obstructions (Rule 16.1)

Relief without penalty may be taken within one club length not nearer the hole on the following items: flower beds, tagged saplings, spiral guards and staked tree, sprinkler heads, control boxes, drainage grills, manhole covers, wells, permanent building s, brick structures, bridges, footpaths and service roads.

5. ON THE 5^TH FAIRWAY,

A ball striking a vehicle travelling along the driveway is subject to Rule 19.1 and is rub of the green, the ball must be played as it lies.

6. WRONG PUTTING GREEN (Rule 13.1f)

A ball must be dropped off of a wrong putting green, no nearer the hole.

7. Ground Under Repair (Rule 16)

Such areas will be defined by white lines or otherwise appropriately marked.

8. Distance Measuring Devices (Rule 4.3)

The use of distance measuring devices for the purpose of assessing distance only is permitted.

9. PENALTY FOR BREACH OF LOCAL RULES:

Match Play – Loss of Hole;
Stroke Play – Two Strokes

10. ALL PLAYERS ARE ADVISED TO SEE THE NOTICE BOARD FOR TEMPORARY LOCAL RULES AND DRESS CODE