NEW LOCAL RULE

FIXED SPRINKLER HEADS

With the introduction of new sprinklers on all approaches and some fairways a new local rule has been introduced.

These sprinkler heads to be treated as abnormal course condition (immovable obstruction)
When Relief Is Allowed
Meaning of Interference by Abnormal Course Condition. Interference exists when any one of these is true:
The player’s ball touches or is in or on an abnormal course condition,
An abnormal course condition physically interferes with the player’s area of intended stance or area of intended swing.
If a player’s ball is in the general area and there is interference by an abnormal course condition on the course, the player may take free relief by dropping the original ball or another ball in this relief area (see
Rule 14.3):
Reference Point: The nearest point of complete relief in the general area.
Size of Relief Area Measured from Reference Point: One club-length, but with these limits:
Limits on Location of Relief Area:
Must be in the general area,
Must not be nearer the hole than the reference point, and
There must be complete relief from all interference by the abnormal course condition.
REMIDER:- Procedure for sprinkler head close to putting green is different details are on rear of club scorecard