Local rules

Local rules

1. Out of Bounds marked by:

• a. white stakes
• b. all the fences of the course
• c. wooden fence along the River Vltava on the hole 9

2. Water hazards

• a. lateral water hazards on holes 1, 2, 3, 7 and 8, marked with red stakes or lines
• b. regular water hazards on holes 4, 6, 7 and 8, marked with yellow stakes or lines

3. Ground under repair:

• blue stakes or lines mark the ground under repair where the game is prohibited. If a player´s ball lies in the area, or if it interferes with the golfer´s stance or the area of his/her intended swing, the golfer must take relief under Rule 25-1.

PENALTY FOR BREACH OF LOCAL RULES:
Match play – loss of hole, Stroke play – two strokes.

4. Immovable obstruction:

• a. all parts of irrigation and dewatering system (sprinklers, valve shaft, waste channel)
• b. all path, bridges, protective nets in the teeing area on number 4 and 9
• c. litter bins, benches, parts of the informative and advertisement system

5. Movable obstructions: stones in bunkers

6. Parts of course requiring protection:

• young trees and bushes, marked with blue ribbon.
• If such a tree or bush interferes with a golfer´s stance or the area of his/her intended swing, the ball must be lifted and dropped without penalty in accordance with Rule 24 (Immovable Obstruction).

7. Dropping zone:

• On the hole 2: If a ball is in the water hazard, the player may drop a ball in the dropping zone in case that proceeding under Rule 26-1 (Relief for Ball in Water Hazard) is impossible or unpractical. When it is impossible or unpractical to proceed under Rule 26-1 (Relief for Ball in Water Hazard).