Local Rules
Local Rules - Lancefield Golf Club
Local Rules - Lancefield Golf Club Follow Follow Local Rules To be read in conjunction with the Rules of Golf 1. Out of Bounds All areas beyond the club’s boundary fences are out of bounds. 2. Ground Under Repair (G.U.R.) Ground under repair is defined as: Areas marked by white stakes or white lines Garden beds within tee complexes All new works Roads, pathways, and drains (unless defined as penalty areas) Clearly defined bare areas in parts of the general area cut to fairway height or less Relief is available under Rule 16.1. 3. Abnormal Course Conditions
Local Rules
Local Rules To be read in conjunction with the Rules of Golf 1. Out of Bounds All areas beyond the club’s boundary fences are out of bounds. 2. Ground Under Repair (G.U.R.) Ground under repair is defined as: Areas marked by white stakes or white lines Garden beds within tee complexes All new works Roads, pathways, and drains (unless defined as penalty areas) Clearly defined bare areas in parts of the general area cut to fairway height or less Relief is available under Rule 16.1. 3. Abnormal Course Conditions a. General The following are treated as abnormal course conditions: Significant animal damage (such as deep scratchings or burrows) Sprinkler heads Deep rutted tyre tracks
1. Out of Bounds
1. Out of Bounds All areas beyond the club’s boundary fences are out of bounds. 2. Ground Under Repair (G.U.R.) Ground under repair is defined as: Areas marked by white stakes or white lines Garden beds within tee complexes All new works Roads, pathways, and drains (unless defined as penalty areas) Clearly defined bare areas in parts of the general area cut to fairway height or less Relief is available under Rule 16.1. 3. Abnormal Course Conditions a. General The following are treated as abnormal course conditions: Significant animal damage (such as deep scratchings or burrows) Sprinkler heads Deep rutted tyre tracks Coring holes and clearly defined ground cracks Relief is available under Ru
All areas beyond the club’s boundary fences are out of bounds.
All areas beyond the club’s boundary fences are out of bounds. 2. Ground Under Repair (G.U.R.) Ground under repair is defined as: Areas marked by white stakes or white lines Garden beds within tee complexes All new works Roads, pathways, and drains (unless defined as penalty areas) Clearly defined bare areas in parts of the general area cut to fairway height or less Relief is available under Rule 16.1. 3. Abnormal Course Conditions a. General The following are treated as abnormal course conditions: Significant animal damage (such as deep scratchings or burrows) Sprinkler heads Deep rutted tyre tracks Coring holes and clearly defined ground cracks Relief is available under Rule 16.1. Animal d
2. Ground Under Repair (G.U.R.)
2. Ground Under Repair (G.U.R.) Ground under repair is defined as: Areas marked by white stakes or white lines Garden beds within tee complexes All new works Roads, pathways, and drains (unless defined as penalty areas) Clearly defined bare areas in parts of the general area cut to fairway height or less Relief is available under Rule 16.1. 3. Abnormal Course Conditions a. General The following are treated as abnormal course conditions: Significant animal damage (such as deep scratchings or burrows) Sprinkler heads Deep rutted tyre tracks Coring holes and clearly defined ground cracks Relief is available under Rule 16.1. Animal droppings: There is no relief from animal droppings unless the b
Ground under repair is defined as:
Ground under repair is defined as: Areas marked by white stakes or white lines Garden beds within tee complexes All new works Roads, pathways, and drains (unless defined as penalty areas) Clearly defined bare areas in parts of the general area cut to fairway height or less Relief is available under Rule 16.1. 3. Abnormal Course Conditions a. General The following are treated as abnormal course conditions: Significant animal damage (such as deep scratchings or burrows) Sprinkler heads Deep rutted tyre tracks Coring holes and clearly defined ground cracks Relief is available under Rule 16.1. Animal droppings: There is no relief from animal droppings unless the ball is also impacted by a hole o
Roads, pathways, and drains (unless defined as penalty areas)
Roads, pathways, and drains (unless defined as penalty areas) Clearly defined bare areas in parts of the general area cut to fairway height or less Relief is available under Rule 16.1. 3. Abnormal Course Conditions a. General The following are treated as abnormal course conditions: Significant animal damage (such as deep scratchings or burrows) Sprinkler heads Deep rutted tyre tracks Coring holes and clearly defined ground cracks Relief is available under Rule 16.1. Animal droppings: There is no relief from animal droppings unless the ball is also impacted by a hole or other damage caused by an animal. Cracks: Cracks are defined as areas where the ground is split apart, leaving a hole in the
4. Penalty Areas
4. Penalty Areas Penalty areas are defined by red or yellow stakes. Relief may be taken under Rule 17. Note: The garden bed in front of the 3rd tee has a free drop zone to the right of the garden bed. 5. Drop Zones Dropping zones are provided as an additional relief option on the following holes. The ball must be dropped in and come to rest within the dropping zone. Hole 3: Two dropping zones are provided — (a) to the right of the garden bed near the tee, and (b) behind the green to the right of the pond. Hole 6: Behind the green approximately 10 metres and to the right of the pond Hole 7: Behind the green approximately 10 metres and to the right of the pond Hole 8: Just after the drain at t
Penalty areas are defined by red or yellow stakes. Relief may be taken under Rule 17.
Penalty areas are defined by red or yellow stakes. Relief may be taken under Rule 17. Note: The garden bed in front of the 3rd tee has a free drop zone to the right of the garden bed. 5. Drop Zones Dropping zones are provided as an additional relief option on the following holes. The ball must be dropped in and come to rest within the dropping zone. Hole 3: Two dropping zones are provided — (a) to the right of the garden bed near the tee, and (b) behind the green to the right of the pond. Hole 6: Behind the green approximately 10 metres and to the right of the pond Hole 7: Behind the green approximately 10 metres and to the right of the pond Hole 8: Just after the drain at the corner, on the
Note: The garden bed in front of the 3rd tee has a free drop zone to the right of the garden bed.
Note: The garden bed in front of the 3rd tee has a free drop zone to the right of the garden bed. 5. Drop Zones Dropping zones are provided as an additional relief option on the following holes. The ball must be dropped in and come to rest within the dropping zone. Hole 3: Two dropping zones are provided — (a) to the right of the garden bed near the tee, and (b) behind the green to the right of the pond. Hole 6: Behind the green approximately 10 metres and to the right of the pond Hole 7: Behind the green approximately 10 metres and to the right of the pond Hole 8: Just after the drain at the corner, on the left for balls that go into the dam 6. Sprinkler Heads — Line of Play Relief Relief f
5. Drop Zones
5. Drop Zones Dropping zones are provided as an additional relief option on the following holes. The ball must be dropped in and come to rest within the dropping zone. Hole 3: Two dropping zones are provided — (a) to the right of the garden bed near the tee, and (b) behind the green to the right of the pond. Hole 6: Behind the green approximately 10 metres and to the right of the pond Hole 7: Behind the green approximately 10 metres and to the right of the pond Hole 8: Just after the drain at the corner, on the left for balls that go into the dam 6. Sprinkler Heads — Line of Play Relief Relief from interference by a sprinkler head (immovable obstruction) may be taken under Rule 16.1. In addi
b. Cart Conditions of Play (Club requirement — not a Local Rule)
b. Cart Conditions of Play (Club requirement — not a Local Rule) As a courtesy to other players and to protect the course, groups are asked to limit motorised cart use to a maximum of two carts per group and to share carts where possible. The Starter may assist with rearranging groups if needed. 9. Pine Trees and Surrounding Areas Pine needles, branches, and tree stumps within the pine tree areas on the 8th and 12th holes and between the 15th and 17th holes are part of the general area. No free relief is available. A player whose ball comes to rest in such areas may proceed under Rule 19 (Unplayable Ball). 10. Model Local Rule E-5 — Alternative to Stroke and Distance When a player’s ball ha
10. Model Local Rule E-5 — Alternative to Stroke and Distance
10. Model Local Rule E-5 — Alternative to Stroke and Distance When a player’s ball has not been found or is known or virtually certain to be out of bounds, the player may proceed under Model Local Rule E-5 as an alternative to stroke and distance. For two penalty strokes, the player may drop the original ball or another ball in the relief area defined by: A line from the hole through the point where the ball is estimated to have come to rest or last crossed the boundary (Ball Reference Point), and A line from the hole through the nearest point of fairway cut to fairway height or less, not nearer the hole than the Ball Reference Point (Fairway Reference Point). The relief area must: Be in the
The ball is known or virtually certain to be in a penalty area, or
The ball is known or virtually certain to be in a penalty area, or A provisional ball has already been played under stroke and distance (Rule 18.3). Penalty: Playing from a wrong place in breach of this Local Rule: General Penalty under Rule 14.7a. Penalty for Breach of Local Rules Unless otherwise specified: Stroke Play: General penalty (two strokes) Match Play: Loss of hole Players should refer to the clubhouse notice board for any current temporary Local Rules.
Penalty: Playing from a wrong place in breach of this Local Rule: General Penalty under Rule 14.7a.
Penalty: Playing from a wrong place in breach of this Local Rule: General Penalty under Rule 14.7a. Penalty for Breach of Local Rules Unless otherwise specified: Stroke Play: General penalty (two strokes) Match Play: Loss of hole Players should refer to the clubhouse notice board for any current temporary Local Rules.
Penalty for Breach of Local Rules
Penalty for Breach of Local Rules Unless otherwise specified: Stroke Play: General penalty (two strokes) Match Play: Loss of hole Players should refer to the clubhouse notice board for any current temporary Local Rules.
Local Rules To be read in conjunction with the Rules of Golf 1
Local Rules To be read in conjunction with the Rules of Golf 1. Out of Bounds All areas beyond the club’s boundary fences are out of bounds. 2.…
Penalty area
The ball is known or virtually certain to be in a penalty area, or A provisional ball has already been played under stroke and distance (Rule 18.3).…
Course Intelligence
Course Character
The course is presented as a relaxed, tree-lined country round rather than a heavily documented championship test. Lancefield is an 18-hole par-72 country course where the club and council both emphasise a welcoming visitor experience. Welcoming country golf in the Macedon Ranges
Major Risks
Blue Tee Strategy
No official Blue tee mapping was verified in this research pass. Blue tee strategy was not verified.
Golfer Reviews / Consensus
No sufficiently attributable golfer-review evidence was available in this research pass. INSUFFICIENT
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
Lancefield · before tee-off The club and council describe a welcoming course on the outskirts of Lancefield. Expect country golf Independent listing information records putting, chipping and bunker practice facilities. Use the practice areas No accepted hole-by-hole guide was found. Keep hole strategy broad A relaxed Macedon Ranges country round with visitor-friendly character and limited hole-specific published detail.
Regulations
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