A. Out of bounds and course boundaries (Rule 18.2)
Out of bounds is defined by any wall, hedge or fence bounding the course. A ball is out of bounds when it is beyond the boundary of the course. When playing the Montgomerie Course, a ball is out of bounds when it is on, or beyond the tarmac road behind the 9th green. Where a boundary is defined by white stakes, a ball is out of bounds if the entire ball is between or beyond these stakes. The stakes are movable obstructions.

B. Penalty areas – Formally known as water hazards (Rule 17)
Penalty areas are defined by either yellow or red stakes. Drop zone on 13th hole of Montgomerie is between the ladies red tee markers.

C. Putting greens (Rule 13)
Practice putting greens are classed as wrong greens and relief must be taken under rule 13.1f.

D. Abnormal course conditions (Rule 16)
Ground under repair is marked by a white line, small fencing or sign post. Areas in bunkers where water has left deep furrows. Tyre ruts in the general area (not including faint tyre impressions). Cracks in areas cut to fairway height or less – Relief must be taken from these areas under rule 16.1.

E. Immovable obstructions (Rule 16)
All artificially surfaced paths, all staked trees and those marked, fixed sprinkler heads and course signage are all immovable obstructions and free relief must be taken under rule 16.1.

F. Overhead cables
A ball that strikes an overhead cable, tower or wire supporting either must be replayed and the stroke does not count.

G. Animal Dung
At the player’s option, dung from geese or other animals can be treated as a loose impediment that can be removed, or ground under repair and free relief can be taken under rule 16.1.

H. Pace of Play Policy
Maximum time for all rounds is 4 hours 40 minutes. Marshalls will monitor the pace of play throughout the day, groups behind time will be warned if they are out of place, further warnings could result in stroke penalties, being asked to skip holes or being removed from the course.

I. Player code of conduct
All players are required to adhere to the code of conduct, this includes replacing divots, raking bunkers, repairing pitchmarks, avoiding the use of unacceptable language, abuse of clubs or the course, being disrespectful towards other players or members of staff and adhering to the dress code set by The Resort. Player’s will be asked to leave the course if in breach.