Local Rules

Alenda2025 ↑ index

1. Preferred LiesWhen a player’s ball lies in a part of 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: one scorecard length, with these limits.
   • Must not be nearer the hole than the reference point.
   • Must be in the general area.
2. Internal Out of Bounds
   • When out of bounds is marked by white stakes and a rabbit fence, the part of the rabbit fence posts closest to the course at ground level defines the out of bounds.
   • The white out-of-bounds line takes precedence over any other boundary markers.
   • During play on holes 6 and 14 there is an internal out-of-bounds area defined by a white line and marked by white/green stakes. These stakes are treated as boundary markers during play on holes 6 and 14; for all other holes they are immovable obstructions.
3. Penalty Areas (Model Local Rule B-2.1)When the ball crosses the boundary and comes to rest in the red penalty area between holes 11 and 12, as an additional relief option (one-stroke penalty) the player may drop the original ball or another ball on the opposite side of the penalty area.

Alicante Golf2025 ↑ index

1. The Ball is Not Placed
   Preferred lies do not apply at this course.
   
2. Out of BoundsDefined by walls, metal posts in the fences and reference stakes. Where there are walls, it is the part of the walls closest to the course that defines the out of bounds. Where there is a white strip painted on the ground, that strip defines the out of bounds. The nursery on the 16th hole (right of the path) and the exterior edge on the right of the path on the 18th hole, both marked with white paint, define the out of bounds on those holes.
   
3. Protective Netting on the CourseThe protective netting is considered an immovable obstruction. Players may take relief under Rule 24-2 both for the lie of the ball and for the swing and stance area (placement).
   
4. Obstructions
   • Movable: stones in the bunkers may be removed without penalty (Rule 24-1).
   • Immovable: all asphalted paths – relief without penalty (Rule 24-2b).
   • Gardened areas.
5. Course Under Repair
   • All areas enclosed with white or blue paint, marked with the “TR” indication and/or blue stakes. Balls lying in these areas may be lifted and dropped without penalty per Rule 25-1.
   • Roman Ruins, Hole 14: the Roman village is course under repair where play IS PROHIBITED. Players drop without penalty per Rule 25-1 at the nearest point of relief, not nearer the flag, or in the dropping area if marked.
6. Trimming WorkAll branches and trimming remains accumulated on the edges of the holes are considered ground under repair (T.R.) and balls may be dropped without penalty.

Altea2025 ↑ index

1. Boundaries
   • Out of bounds: marked by white stakes and the field fence.
   • Front water: marked by yellow stakes.
   • Side water: marked by red stakes.
   • Ground under repair: marked by blue stakes and white or dashed blue lines. Dropping is mandatory.
2. CablesIf a ball hits the power lines crossing the field, the shot must be repeated.
   
3. Stones in BunkersThey may be removed without penalty (Rule 24-1, Movable Obstruction – RFEG Book p. 95).
   
4. Countryside PathsAn integral part of the field, except for those made of concrete and asphalt, from which relief may be taken without penalty (Rule 24-2b, Immovable Obstruction – RFEG Book p. 96).
   
5. Electronic DevicesOnly devices that measure distance according to EGA rules are permitted. Devices that measure slope, wind speed and temperature are not permitted.
   
6. OtherSee club notice boards. Note local rule Hole 5: roads. Note local rule Hole 3: lateral water. Note local rule: ball placed.

Bonalba2015 ↑ index

Additional local rules to the Local Rules and Conditions of Competition of the F.G.C.V.

1. Out of BoundsWhen out of bounds is defined by a wall, it is the nearest part of the course at ground level that determines the out of bounds.
   
2. Immovable Obstructions (Relief Without Penalty, 24-b)All paved roads and artificial margins, ropes, chains or brackets that surround them.
   
3. Hose IrrigationAll course irrigation hoses are considered movable obstructions. If moving one requires unreasonable effort, delays the game or causes damage to the course, it becomes an integral part of the course (no relief without penalty).
   
4. Integral Part of the Course (No Relief Without Penalty)
   • The protective plastic at the base of trees.
   • Course irrigation hoses, if moving requires unreasonable effort, delays the game or causes damage to the course.
   • The stone wall to the left of the green of hole 6 and the stone wall to the right of hole 11.
5. Preferred LiesA ball lying in a closely mown area of the course may be lifted, cleaned and placed without penalty within six inches of where it originally lay, but not nearer the hole, in a hazard, or on a putting green. A player may move or place the ball once; after that it is in play. Failure to mark the position before lifting, or moving the ball in any other manner, incurs a one-stroke penalty.
   
6. Ground Under Repair (Forbidden to Play)Play is not allowed from these defined areas (R-25), “the gardens of the course”:
   • Landscaped areas: all areas bordered with stones, wood, ropes or stakes and where there are drip irrigation hoses.
   • Closed areas bounded by stakes connected by blue ribbon.
   The player must lift the ball; relief without penalty under Rule 25 is compulsory.
   
7. Electrical PylonsIf a ball hits any pylon or high electrical cable that crosses the course, the shot must be cancelled and repeated without penalty. Note: the pylon on hole 16 is within the course; the towers and poles on the old practice areas are outside the boundaries of the course.
   
8. Distance-Measuring DevicesPlayers may use devices that measure distance only. Using a device that also calculates other conditions affecting play (such as slope, wind speed or temperature) breaches Rule 14-3; the penalty is disqualification, whether or not those functions are used.
   
9. Hole 7 Dropping Zone (Optional)If it is known or virtually certain that a ball is lost in the ground-under-repair area within the pump area, the player may apply Rule 25 or drop a ball within the established dropping zone (without penalty).

El Plantio2024 ↑ index

1. Preferred Lies (Lift, Clean & Place)When your ball lies in a closely mown area of the general area (fairway height or less) you may:
   • Mark the ball.
   • Lift and clean it.
   • Place it within one scorecard length of the original spot.
   • Not nearer the hole.
   • It must remain in the general area.
2. Ground Under Repair (GUR)Free relief is available from:
   • Areas marked with white lines.
   • Deep ruts caused by maintenance vehicles or machinery.
3. Immovable ObstructionsFree relief is available from:
   • Asphalt or concrete roads and paths, including adjacent drainage ditches.
   • Decorative rocks, logs and railway sleepers surrounding landscaped areas.
   • The retaining wall around the penalty area on Hole 3.
4. Integral Objects (No Free Relief)The following are considered integral parts of the course:
   • Unpaved roads and tracks, including gravel paths.
   • Landscaped garden areas, even when covered with gravel or pine bark.

El Saler2025 ↑ index

1. The Ball is PlacedWhen a player’s ball comes to rest in a portion of the general area cut to or below fairway height, the player may take relief once by placing the original ball or another ball and playing from this relief area:
   • Landmark: the point where the original ball came to rest.
   • Size of relief area measured from the landmark: one scorecard.
   • It cannot be nearer the hole than the landmark.
   • It must be in the general area.
   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.
   
2. Out of BoundsDefined by the points nearest the fairway of the fences or reference stakes. Where a white line exists, it defines out of bounds.
   • The access road to the right of hole 1 and to the right of hole 4.
   • The path to the beach located between holes 8 and 9.
   • Hole 7 to the right, and hole 8 on either side.
   • Beyond the fence to the right of hole 9.
   • The driving range between holes 16, 17 and 18, defined by wooden posts supporting the safety netting; where the netting ends, white lines define the boundary.
   • The clubhouse, defined by white stakes and adjacent white lines, and by the wooden fence to the right of the 1st tee.
3. Abnormal Course Conditions
   • All paved roads. Unpaved roads are an integral part of the course.
   • Mature trees with large scaffolds have no relief for tree interference; but if the scaffold (immovable obstruction) interferes, there is relief without penalty under Rule 16 (the permanent local rule is inactive).
   • Areas marked in white.

Font del Llop2024 ↑ index

1. Preferred Lies (Model Local Rule E-3)The ball is placed within a scorecard length.
   
2. Dropping Zone, Holes 3 and 4Playing holes 3 and 4, if a ball is in the penalty area (including when it is known or virtually certain that a ball not found came to rest there), the player has these relief options, each for one penalty stroke: take relief under Rule 17.1, or as an extra option drop the original ball or another ball in the dropping zone. Also, if a ball interferes with the cart path right of the green, the player may take relief under Rule 16.1 (no penalty) or, as an extra option, drop in the dropping zone.
   
3. Relief on the Opposite Side of the Red Penalty Area (Model Local Rule B-2.1)If a player’s ball is in a penalty area left of hole 8 or left of hole 9 (including when known or virtually certain to be there even if not found), the player may take relief using one of the options under Rule 17.1d, each for one penalty stroke; or, as an extra option for one penalty stroke, drop the original ball or another ball on the opposite side of the penalty area.

Javea Golf Club2022 ↑ index

The complete local rules are posted on the club’s notice board and on the Club de Golf Jávea website.

1. Out of Bounds (R18.2)Defined either by white stakes or lines, or by the course-side edge of the wire fences or walls. The underground sections of the tunnels are out of bounds. The land surrounding the 5th tee, 6th hole and 7th tee, marked with white stakes, is out of bounds.
   
2. Abnormal Course Conditions (R16.1)
   • Immovable obstructions: all concrete paths; paths covered or encrusted with gravel; wooden sleepers and concrete elements adjacent to paths and teeing areas; the low walls defining the penalty areas. The gravelled planted areas and surrounding concrete paths to the left of holes 2 & 11 and 9 & 18 are treated as a single immovable obstruction. Free relief by dropping within 1 club length from the nearest point of complete relief, not nearer the hole.
   • Ground under repair (GUR): defined by blue or spaced white markings. Free relief by dropping within 1 club length of the nearest point of complete relief, not nearer the hole.
   • No play zones (R16.1f): defined by solid white markings, where play is prohibited. Free relief by dropping within 1 club length from the nearest point of complete relief, not nearer the hole. When a tree is defined as a no play zone, the workings at its base are included.
   • Integral objects: all stone structures within the course; all gates encased in the boundary wire fences; all concrete rises at the base of those structures, fences or gates; the pump house left of tee 1/10; the well in front of tee 9/18. Relief only by playing as it lies or under R19 (unplayable ball) for one penalty stroke.
   • Ball deflected by power lines (MLR E-11): if known or virtually certain the ball hit an in-bounds power line on holes 4, 6, 13 or 15, the stroke does not count. Replay without penalty from where the previous stroke was made (R14.6), dropping within 1 club length of the estimated spot, not nearer the hole.
   • Preferred lies (MLR E-3): in the general area cut to fairway height or less, the player may take free relief once by placing a ball within 6 inches (15.2 cm) of the original spot, not nearer the hole, using the procedure under R14.2b(2).
   • The alternative relief option (MLR E-5) to stroke and distance for lost ball or ball out of bounds is not implemented during competitions.
3. EtiquettePlay without delay; if the group behind plays faster, invite them through. After playing, rake the bunkers, replace divots and repair pitch marks. Drive carefully and respect the 90° rule.

La Galiana2025 ↑ index

1. Obstructions
   • Immovable: asphalt and/or paved roads; plant beds with bark and/or cork with wooden borders; trees with stakes and/or recently planted.
   • Movable: the stones of the bunkers.
2. Out of BoundsBeyond any wall, fence, white stakes and fence posts that define the boundary of the course.
   • Where white stakes or fence posts (excluding angled supports) are used, the line joining the nearest inside points at ground level defines the boundary. A ball is out of bounds when it lies entirely on that line.
   • Where a white line is present, it defines the boundary. A ball is out of bounds when it rests entirely on or above that line.
3. Ground Under Repair
   • All areas marked with white lines and/or blue stakes.
   • Deep tracks from tractors and machinery.
   • Tree pits for recently planted trees.
   • Sandy areas around the drainage inlets.
4. Water Obstacles
   • Marked with stakes or yellow and red lines.
   • Hole 10: water zone lateral to the left of the fairway at first-shot drop height.
5. Embedded BallRelief applies through the route – see page 134 (Appendix I), relief for an embedded ball. A mandatory drop zone is provided on Hole 3, on the left side of the path before the ravine.
   
6. Devices & BuggiesThe use of any type of measuring device is permitted. Use of a buggy is allowed.

La Sella2024 ↑ index

1. Out of Bounds
   • All walls and fences around the course are boundary objects. Where a fence sits on top of a wall, a ball is out of bounds when it is beyond the wall, but both the wall and fence are boundary objects. This applies to holes 2, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17.
   • The clubhouse area, practice putting green and driving range are out of bounds, defined by white stakes, line and white dots leading into the course-side edge of the path by the 10th tee.
   • The practice area to the left of hole 9 (and a hole of the other course) is out of bounds, defined by white stakes, lines and the cart path. Where the cart path defines the boundary, a ball is out of bounds when it is over the path; stakes indicate the boundary.
   • The greenkeeping compound and parking area are out of bounds, defined by green fence and/or wall and white dots.
2. Penalty Areas
   • There is no opposite-side equal-distance relief for red penalty areas in this tournament.
   • Where there is no opposite-side margin, the penalty area line extends up to the boundary fence. This applies to holes 12 and 16.
3. Immovable Obstructions
   • The support beams of the clubhouse (behind the 18th green).
   • Staked trees – relief is available for the stakes only.
   • The permanent hut between holes 2 and 16.
   • The bell to the left of hole 15.
4. Integral Objects
   • Earthen paths (sand/soil).
   • Stone walls, rocky outcrops/boulders and decorative stones.
   • All areas made of mulch are integral; single pieces are loose impediments.
5. Temporary Immovable ObstructionsModel Local Rule F-23 is in effect – relief either side.

Oliva Nova ↑ index

1. Ground Under Repair; Play ProhibitedThe area defined by the seedbed between holes 3 and 4 is a no-play zone treated as an abnormal course condition. Free relief must be taken from interference under Rule 16.1f.
   
2. Out of BoundsDefined by the line between the course-side points at ground level of white stakes and fence posts. Concrete bases supporting the out-of-bounds elements are part of them and provide no relief under Rule 16.
   
3. Preferred LiesWhen a player’s ball lies in a part of the general area cut to fairway height or less, the player may take free relief once by placing the original ball or another ball and playing from this relief area:
   • Reference Point: spot of the original ball.
   • Size of relief area: one scorecard length from the reference point, with these limits.
   • Must not be nearer the hole than the reference point.
   • Must be in the general area.
   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. Penalty for playing from a wrong place in breach of this local rule: general penalty under Rule 14.7a.
   
4. Extra Relief Option for Red Penalty AreaWhen the ball last crossed the edge of the red penalty area on the stream of the 7th hole, the player may drop the original ball or another ball on the opposite side of the penalty area.
   
5. Immovable ObstructionsPaths surfaced with cement, pavement or plastic tiles are obstructions, giving the option of free relief (Rule 16). All others are an integral part of the course.

Villaitana Golf – Levante & Poniente2025 ↑ index

Played according to the Rules of Golf approved by the RFEG, the competition conditions, the permanent local rules of the F.G.C.V., and the local club rules below.

1. Out of Bounds
   • On holes 1, 2 and 3, out of bounds is defined by the wall and fence posts owned by the hotel.
   • The clubhouse and the practice area to the right of the 18th green are out of bounds.
   • On all other holes, out of bounds is defined by the fence posts that delimit the course.
2. Dropping Zone, Hole 7During play of hole 6 or 7, if a ball is in the penalty area of hole 7 (or it is known or virtually certain the missing ball came to rest there), the player has these options, each for one penalty stroke: take relief under Rule 17.1, or as an additional option drop a ball in the drop area (a relief area under Rule 14.3). When dropping:
   • The player may be inside or outside the drop area.
   • The ball must be dropped within the drop area and come to rest within it.
   • If the drop area is defined by a line, the line is within the drop area.