Golf Rules



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  • All cabins are non-movable obstructions (rule 24-2.b)
  • If you hit an electricity mast / power line, the shot is to be repeated
  • The biotope on hole 6 is marked green and yellow. Entering this officially protected area is strictly forbidden. Playing from this biotope is forbidden! (drop/one penalty shot)
  • The fence next to the green on hole 11 is deemed to be a non-movable obstruction (rule 24-2.b)
  • Fallen trees are deemed to be non-movable obstructions (rule 24-2.b)
  • Drainage pipes (sprinkler aprons) in the drains are non-movable obstructions (rule 24-2.b)
  • All streets and paths are deemed to be ground under repair (rule 25.1)
  • Open drains on the fairways are deemed to be ground under repair (rule 25.1)
  • Distance markers Yellow=150m, White=100m from the edge of the green
  • Stones in the bunkers can be removed
  • Bare or freshly laid ground is deemed to be ground under repair (rule 25-1).

Etiquette

  • When taking a practice swing, any damage to the ground is to be avoided
  • Return divots and restore pitch markers on the green
  • Remove any bunker traces
  • Respect the dress code (no blue jeans)
  • Keep dogs on a short lead
  • Keep to the maximum game duration of 4 hours 30 minutes.