Local Rules

Red Penalty Areas & No Play Zones

Posted 6 May 2020

No Play Zones – Wednesday 13 May Hayley still has that awful pull-hook! It’s causing her many problems, and this week she has found herself in a couple of No Play Zones. Click here to watch our latest rules video … Read More

Temporary Local Rule

Posted 22 March 2020

The following measures will become effective at Avondale from Sunday March 22 until further notice:

1.                Flagstick: The recommendation is to leave the flagstick in at all times. However, this is not a requirement. If a player wishes to have … Read More

Preferred Lies Withdrawn from Saturday 7 September

Posted 4 September 2019

As previously announced, the temporary local rule allowing preferred lies on the mown portion will be withdrawn with effect from the commencement of play on Saturday 7 September. On Saturday, and in all following competition events, the ball must be … Read More

Avondale Local & Model Rules – July 2019

Posted 11 July 2019

Please click here to see the most recent Local Rules, Model Rules, Temporary Local Rules and General Information. 

This can also be found on the Local Rules Board outside the Proshop. 

Temporary Local Rule – Preferred Lies

Posted 5 June 2019

Please click here for further information relating to the Preferred Lies Temporary Local Rule commencing Thursday 6 June.

Red Penalty Areas FAQ

Posted 19 January 2019

Please click here to view information regarding red penalty areas at Avondale.

Avondale 2019 Local Rules

Posted 4 January 2019

Please click here for the Avondale Local Rules and applicable Model Local Rules after implementation of the modernisation changes.

New Local Rule – Course Staff Working in Bunkers

Posted 19 December 2018

Please click here to view the local rule regarding Course Staff Working in Bunkers

Rules Modernisation Summary

Posted 18 December 2018

Please click here to view a summary of the Rules Modernisation chnages effective 1 January 2019.

Light Meters on Putting Greens

Posted 30 May 2016

A light meter situated on a putting green is an immovable obstruction. It must not be moved.

If a ball lies on the putting green and the light meter interferes with the line of putt, you must lift and place the … Read More