Local Rules

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.

Alternative Lateral Water Hazard Relief on the 15th hole

Posted 6 October 2017

*Will come into play when the course re-opens*

On the 15th hole, in addition to the relief provided by Rule 26, under penalty of one stroke, a player may drop a ball in the closest drop zone to where the … Read More

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