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Winter rules came into effect on Monday 10th October

Preferred Lies

A ball lying on a closely mown area through the green may be lifted, without penalty, and cleaned. Before lifting the ball, the player must mark its position. Having lifted the ball, they must place it on a spot within 6 inches of and not nearer the hole than where it originally lay, that is not in a hazard and not on a putting green. A player may place their ball only once, and it is in play when it has been placed.
Penalty for breach of Local rule:
Match Play-Loss of hole; Stroke play-Two strokes

Relief for Embedded Ball

Through the green, a ball that is embedded in its own pitch-mark in the ground may be lifted, without penalty, cleaned and dropped as near as possible to where it lay but not nearer the hole.
Exception: A player may not take relief under this Rule if it is clearly unreasonable for him to make a stroke because of interference by anything other than the condition covered by this Local Rule.
Penalty for breach of Local rule:
Match Play-Loss of hole; Stroke play-Two strokes

Temporary Greens

When Temporary Greens are in use, play from the normal putting green of the hole is prohibited. If a player’s ball lies on the actual Green, they must not play the ball as it lies and must take relief (Wrong Putting Green - Rule 25-3b). The player must lift the ball and drop it within one club-length of and not nearer the hole than the nearest point of relief. The nearest point of relief must not be in a hazard or on a putting green.
Penalty for breach of Local rule:
Match Play-Loss of hole; Stroke play-Two strokes

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Winter Trolley Rules Review

Winter Trolley Rules have been in place since Monday 7th November 2011. Namely, electric PowaKaddys with Winter Wheels and non-motorised Trolleys with hedgehog wheels may be used; those aged 70 and over, and those members with a current medical certificate may also continue to use their electric trolleys.

Following the recent very wet spell, when considerable damage was done to pathways and walkways, a Total Trolley Ban has been in operation.

On reflection and review, some minor changes have been identified that will improve the process. At present, the stage of a normal Trolley Ban (with exceptions), can only be reduced, i.e. number of trolleys in use, by implementing a Total Trolley Ban. There are times when a stage between the two, could reduce trolley usage sufficiently to reduce wear and erosion issues. This would also be seen to be fair to members who need to use a trolley in order to play golf.

However, there will be times when risk of wear and sustained damage is higher and a Total Trolley ban needs to be enforced to protect the course.

Members should be aware of the following revised stages of Trolley usage:

Stage 1 Winter Trolley Usage	Age, Medical Exemptions & *Winter Wheels only
Stage 2 Trolley Ban	Age and Medical Exemptions Only
Stage 3 Total Trolley Ban	No Trolleys at all

* Winter Wheels – Powakaddy winter wheels and currently Pull Trolleys with Hedgehog wheels.

Course conditions will be reviewed on a daily basis and notified by signage and website Notices. Members are advised to bring light bags in case there should be a form of Trolley Ban.

In the meantime, to reduce unnecessary wear/damage and to ensure continued trolley usage, members must route their trolleys outside the fenced / taped off areas, through recognised pathways and avoid any muddy / damaged areas.

To reduce potential damage to the Course, it would appreciated if those with an exemption considered using a lightweight pull trolley or electric PowaKaddy owners with an exemption considered using Winter Wheels.

Members should be aware that the use of hedgehog wheels is under review. Whilst they are allowed this Winter 2011/2012, there is a doubt that they will be considered suitable for use in Winter 2012/2013. Members will be informed in due course of any changes to this policy.

Steve West
General Manager
14 December 2011