Local Rules
Penalty Area 7 th Hole:
6.1 Penalty Area 7 th Hole:: a) Refer R&A MLR B-3: Long Penalty Area to the Left side of the 7 th If unsure whether the original ball is beyond this Penalty Area,…
a) Alternatives to stroke and distance where the ball lies OOB
a) Alternatives to stroke and distance where the ball lies OOB. Refer to R&A MLR E-5
Preferred lies
a) Preferred Lies in the General Area – only if posted in the Course Conditions/course signage on the day of play . Lift, clean and place ball within 15 cm/6 inches, no nearer the hole
Abnormal Course Conditions – Refer R&A Rule 16.1:
Abnormal Course Conditions – Refer R&A Rule 16.1:: a) Immoveable Obstructions. Free relief for interference with lie, stance or swing is permitted from the following Immovable Obstructions :
Free relief
b) If the ball lies directly on either the inner or outer groove (but only if a cut groove is evident), relief may be taken at the nearest point of relief, no nearer the hole, and in a direct line to the hole. Place ball/No Penalty
No-play zone
c) Play is prohibited from the areas of the green or the fringe (between the inner and outer cut grooves) of the wrong green . Drop within 1 club length from the nearest point of relief, no nearer the hole. Compulsory Drop/No Penalty
Free relief
i) Areas defined by White stakes/continuous or dotted white lines/GUR signs are No Play Zones. Compulsory relief per R&A Rule 16.1
Out of bounds
ii) Any stakes or pavers defining penalty areas, but only if the ball lies outside the Penalty Area; (note – no relief from OOB Stakes)
ii) GUR sign/White stake in a bunker signifies a No Play Zone
ii) GUR sign/White stake in a bunker signifies a No Play Zone. Compulsory Relief per R&A Rule 16.1b
Model Local Rules (MLRs):
Model Local Rules (MLRs):: 6.1 Penalty Area 7 th Hole:
Out of Bounds (OOB) – Refer R&A Rule 18.2 and Local Rule 6.4a:
Out of Bounds (OOB) – Refer R&A Rule 18.2 and Local Rule 6.4a:: a) All areas beyond the inner border of the white stakes with black tops:
Free relief
x) Areas of exposed bunker liner; (note – free relief must be within the bunker)
Course profile
The current Maroochy River Golf Club, formerly Horton Park Golf Club, is documented in its 2026 official brochure as an 18-hole course, par 72 and 6,441 metres for men.
Course Intelligence
Course Character
Use the verified notes below and confirm local details before relying on deeper strategy advice. Available evidence was not sufficient to safely describe the course in more detail. Course character is detail-limited in this research pass.
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
Before tee-off This profile is intentionally conservative because the evidence set is limited.
Regulations
COURSE CARE
COURSE CARE a) Sand buckets – must be carried and used by all players to repair divots b) Pitch Marks – should be located and repaired using an appropriate pitch repair tool c) Bunker Maintenance: i) Always enter and exit bunkers via a ‘low point’, never via a bunker face ii) Rake and smooth your divot and all footprints as you exit the bunker iii) Always replace rake entirely within the bunker , on a flat area, adjacent to a ‘low point’, and pointing in the direction of play on the hole d) Report any damage to the course, fixtures or amenities to the Pro Shop immediately PACE OF PLAY
Visitor access and fees
The current Maroochy River Golf Club publishes visitor green fees of