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Local Rules - Alexandra Golf Club
Local Rules - Alexandra Golf Club Skip to content Membership Membership Main Menu local rules Last updated 6th March, 2020 PENALTY FOR BREACH: Match play – loss of hole; Stroke play – 2 strokes. obstructions
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local rules Last updated 6th March, 2020 PENALTY FOR BREACH: Match play – loss of hole; Stroke play – 2 strokes. obstructions The following objects are Immovable Obstructions . If the ball is in or on the obstruction, or the object interferes with the player’s stance or area of intended swing, relief is to be taken as directed and in accordance with Rule 24-2b. Planted shrubs and trees under 2 club lengths high: relief must be taken. Distance markers, and stakes embedded in the ground for water hazards, lateral water hazards, Ground Under Repair, drop zones: relief may be taken. Bridges, timber tee boxes, signs: relief may be taken. Irrigators, soakers, and hoses on fairways: reli
ground under repair
ground under repair The following objects are defined as Ground Under Repair. If the ball is in or on object, or the object interferes with the player’s stance or area of intended swing, relief is to be taken as directed and in accordance with Rule 25-1. Race Track: relief may be taken, unless Compulsory GUR is declared. All garden beds: relief must be taken. The drains around the racetrack: relief may be taken. ball striking the racetrack fence If it is known or virtually certain that a ball has struck the racetrack fence or other fitting, whether or not in place, other than where the fence defines a boundary to the course, the stroke must be immediately cancelled and the player mu
The following objects are defined as Ground Under Repair.
The following objects are defined as Ground Under Repair. If the ball is in or on object, or the object interferes with the player’s stance or area of intended swing, relief is to be taken as directed and in accordance with Rule 25-1. Race Track: relief may be taken, unless Compulsory GUR is declared. All garden beds: relief must be taken. The drains around the racetrack: relief may be taken. ball striking the racetrack fence If it is known or virtually certain that a ball has struck the racetrack fence or other fitting, whether or not in place, other than where the fence defines a boundary to the course, the stroke must be immediately cancelled and the player must play a ball as nea
Race Track: relief may be taken, unless Compulsory GUR is declared.
Race Track: relief may be taken, unless Compulsory GUR is declared. All garden beds: relief must be taken. The drains around the racetrack: relief may be taken. ball striking the racetrack fence If it is known or virtually certain that a ball has struck the racetrack fence or other fitting, whether or not in place, other than where the fence defines a boundary to the course, the stroke must be immediately cancelled and the player must play a ball as nearly as possible at the spot from which the original ball was played in accordance with Rule 20-5. Note: This Local Rule does not apply where the fence defines the boundary of the course, nor does it apply to the fencing stored on the lef
out of bounds
out of bounds All areas adjacent to machinery shed, club house and car-park as defined by markers. All ground outside the boundary fences is OOB . Additionally as below: 1ST HOLE Fence behind the 1st green. 2ND HOLE: Beyond the outer racetrack running rail from back of 1st green until level with 3rd tee. stakes WHITE with BLACK Top – OOB YELLOW – Water Penalty Area
All ground outside the boundary fences is OOB .
All ground outside the boundary fences is OOB . Additionally as below: 1ST HOLE Fence behind the 1st green. 2ND HOLE: Beyond the outer racetrack running rail from back of 1st green until level with 3rd tee. stakes WHITE with BLACK Top – OOB YELLOW – Water Penalty Area RED – Lateral Penalty Area WHITE – GUR
1ST HOLE
1ST HOLE Fence behind the 1st green. 2ND HOLE: Beyond the outer racetrack running rail from back of 1st green until level with 3rd tee. stakes WHITE with BLACK Top – OOB YELLOW – Water Penalty Area RED – Lateral Penalty Area WHITE – GUR
2ND HOLE:
2ND HOLE: Beyond the outer racetrack running rail from back of 1st green until level with 3rd tee. stakes WHITE with BLACK Top – OOB YELLOW – Water Penalty Area RED – Lateral Penalty Area WHITE – GUR
WHITE with BLACK Top – OOB
WHITE with BLACK Top – OOB YELLOW – Water Penalty Area RED – Lateral Penalty Area WHITE – GUR
Immovable obstructions
Free relief applies from the listed shrubs, trees, markers, stakes, bridges, tee boxes, signs, irrigation equipment and racetrack fittings.
Ground under repair
The racetrack and its drains are GUR unless compulsory GUR is declared. All garden beds are compulsory GUR.
Ball strikes racetrack fence
If a ball strikes the racetrack fence or fitting, cancel and replay the stroke. Boundary fencing and stored fencing left of hole 3 are excluded.
Racetrack fence line-of-play relief
If the racetrack fence directly blocks the line of play without physical interference, free line-of-play relief is available no nearer the hole.
Out of bounds and course markings
OOB includes marked clubhouse areas, outside boundary fences, behind green 1 and beyond the outer racetrack rail from green 1 to tee 3.
Course Intelligence
Course Character
This looks like the kind of round where local quirks and small-target putting surfaces matter more than brute force. Official evidence presents it as a High Country public-reserve course, while independent material highlights the unusual routing around the racing reserve. Alexandra is country golf with a memorable local twist.
Major Risks
Challenging greens The shire description specifically says the bent-grass greens can test even strong players. Quirky routing Independent review material notes the course’s racecourse-reserve setting, which suggests an unfamiliar rhythm for first-time visitors.
Blue Tee Strategy
No official Blue tee mapping was verified in this research pass. Blue tee strategy was not verified.
Golfer Reviews / Consensus
The review base is too small for strong consensus claims. Alexandra appears memorable more for its personality and setting than for generic resort polish. LOW The unusual layout character stands out in independent feedback.
Course Conditions
NOT_VERIFIED Current conditions were not verified. Check with the club or booking channel before tee-off. Treat course conditions as unknown until the club confirms them. No current-condition source was accepted in this research pass.
30-second Pre-round Brief
Alexandra Golf Club · before tee-off The reserve-and-racecourse setting gives Alexandra a more distinctive feel than a standard country layout. Expect personality The bent-grass greens are one of the clearest evidence-backed challenges. Focus on green play The local quirks are part of the fun, especially for a first visit. Stay adaptable Alexandra rewards golfers who stay curious about the quirky routing and sharp enough on the greens to take advantage of it.
Regulations
Read the public Local Rules guide and verified course information for Alexandra Golf Club.