The following temporary local rules will be in place from Saturday 30th March to Friday 5th April when they will be reviewed.

E-2 Cleaning Ball
When a player’s ball lies the general area, the ball may be lifted, cleaned and replaced without penalty. The player must mark the spot before lifting the ball (see Rule 14.1) and the ball must be replaced on its original spot (see Rule 14.2).

E-3 Preferred Lies
When a player’s ball lies in the general area cut to fairway height or less, the player may take free relief once by placing the original ball or another ball in and playing it from this relief area:

Reference Point:
Spot of the original ball.

Size of Relief Area Measured from Reference Point:
6 inches from the reference point, but with these limits:

Limits on Location of Relief Area:
Must not be nearer the hole than the reference point and Must be in the general area.
In proceeding under this Local Rule, the player must choose a spot to place the ball and use the procedures for replacing a ball under Rules 14.2b(2) and 14.2e.

The penalty for breach of these Local Rule is the General Penalty

Rules Explained

E-2 Cleaning Ball
When a player’s ball lies in the general area which is previously called through the green the ball may be lifted, cleaned and replaced on its original spot without penalty. [See full wording above]

E-3 Preferred Lies
When a player’s ball lies on the fairway only the player may take free relief by lifting, cleaning and placing a ball within 6 inches of the original spot. [See full wording above]

All competitions will be qualifying