Revised January 2019
1. Out of bounds:
a) All areas marked by white posts and lines
b) Over all boundary hedges, walls, cuttings and fences. The car-park, clubhouse, Pro Shop and surrounds
c) On or over the road from the entrance to the club leading to the clubhouse (except when playing the 17th hole from the back tees), the car park, behind the 1st tee, 11th green and 10th tee, beside the practice green and practice area to the right of the 9th fairway and the path from 1st to the 12th tees
2. Internal out of bounds (defined by blue & white stakes): On the 4th and 9th holes, applicable only when playing these holes.
3. Abnormal Course Conditions (including Immovable Obstructions): Free relief by dropping ball in relief area
a) All staked trees, internal roads and paths
b) Internal out of bounds stakes and cuttings when not playing the hole to which they are applicable
c) A ball coming to rest on any designated putting green or teeing area other than the current hole in play, must be lifted and dropped under Rule 16-1
d) Play is prohibited from all areas marked GUR (ground under repair). If your ball comes to rest in well-defined vehicle tracks, relief may be taken under Rule 16-1
4. Integral parts of the course (No Relief)
a) All designated practice areas irrespective of the hole being played.
b) All stone walls, bridges and rock monuments
c) The white fence on the left side of the 18th and right hand side of 11th hole
5. Power Lines: If a ball strikes the power lines or pylons at the 4th, 5th , 6th or 7th holes, the player must disregard that stroke, and immediately play another ball without penalty from as near as possible (not nearer the hole) from where the original ball was played
6. Penalty Areas (formerly Water Hazards):
a) Yellow stakes and/or lines mark penalty areas
b) Red stakes and/or lines mark lateral penalty areas
c) Any ditch not so marked is an integral part of the course and any water contained therein is temporary water.
7. Stones in bunkers: For safety reasons, a stone in a bunker is designated a ‘moveable obstruction’ and Rule 15-2 applies
Course Etiquette: It is absolutely forbidden to trespass on our neighbours’ property.
Please carry your mobile phone (on silent) in your golf bag, for emergency use only. For urgent assistance ring 999 or 112 and (01) 493 1082 ext. 2, 3 or 5.
Edmondstown Winter Rules - Basic Guidelines (in addition to local rules when in operation)
1. Placing on fairways only: A ball may be lifted, cleaned and placed within 6 inches (not nearer the hole) in any closely mown area in the general area i.e. Fairways, tees, paths through rough. The ball must be marked before lifting and replacing
2. Lift clean & drop in the rough: A ball may be lifted, cleaned and dropped within 6 inches, not nearer the hole. The ball must be marked before lifting and dropping
3. Poll marks on greens: If a ball rests in a poll mark on the green, it may be moved and placed in the nearest position, which affords relief, not nearer the hole
4. Winter greens: Winter greens are to be regarded as GUR (when not in play) from which play is prohibited. Refer to local rules for dropping position.
5. Winter mats: When winter mats are in play the player must stand on and play the ball within the area of the mat. Failure to play from within the mat area as above will result in penalties or disqualification.
FAQ: Rules/decisions re: placing (preferred lies)
Q. When a player (not on the green) replaces their ball under winter conditions and does not like the lie and lifts it and replaces it in another spot, do they incur a penalty?
A. The player incurs a penalty stroke and shall replace the ball in the position where it was first placed.
Q. After "placing" the ball (not on the putting green) and before addressing it, the ball moves through no fault of the player, is there a penalty and may the ball be replaced?
A. There is no penalty and the ball should not be replaced
Q. If a "placed" ball (not on Putting Green) moves when a player addresses it, is there a penalty and may the ball be replaced?
A. If the Player caused the Ball to move there is a penalty of one stroke and the ball shall be replaced. If it is deemed that the player did not cause the ball to move then there is no penalty and the ball must be played without replacing