Enjoy the benefits of modern construction methods too and USGA specification greens, tees & approaches as well as a fully automated irrigation system.
On a naturally free draining site, the Wellington Course, a par 72 design, is more open and invites the big hitter to cut loose. Make sure though to avoid the strategically positioned lakes.
The Waterloo Course, a par 69 design, is slightly shorter and favours the shotmaker.
OUT OF BOUNDS
Out of bounds is defined by the line between the course-side points at ground level of white stakes
and course boundary fence posts.
PROTECTION OF YOUNG TREES IDENTIFIED BY STAKES OR RIBBONS
If a player’s ball in the General Area lies on or touches such a tree or such a tree interferes with the player’s stance or area of intended swing, the player must take relief under Rule 16.1f.
STONES IN BUNKERS
Stones in bunkers are movable obstructions and relief can be taken under Rule 15.2.
BUILDINGS AND SHELTERS
All buildings and shelters within the bounds of the Course are integral parts of the Course.
The Clubhouse is out of bounds.
GROUND UNDER REPAIR
Areas marked GUR or enclosed by a white line. Relief may be taken under Rule 16.
POWERLINES AND POLES
“If it is known or virtually certain that a player’s ball hit a power line or any part of a tower or pole supporting a power line, during the play of the 3rd or the 4th hole of the Waterloo course, the stroke does not count. The player must play
a ball without penalty from where the previous stroke was made (see Rule 14.6 for what to do).
NOTE: SEE NOTICEBOARD FOR ADDITIONAL AND TEMPORARY LOCAL RULES.
OUT OF BOUNDS
Beyond any boundary of the Course or any line defined by white stakes (Rule 27).
PROTECTION OF YOUNG TREES IDENTIFIED BY STAKES, WIRE GUARDS OR RIBBONS
If such a tree interferes with a player’s stance or the area of intended swing, the ball MUST BE LIFTED, without penalty, and dropped in accordance with the procedure prescribed in Rule 24-2b (Immovable Obstruction).
STONES IN BUNKERS
Stones in bunkers are movable obstructions (Rule 24-1).
BUILDINGS AND SHELTERS
The Clubhouse is out of bounds.
All buildings and shelters within the bounds of the Course are integral parts of the Course.
WATER HAZARDS AND LATERAL WATER HAZARDS
Water hazards are marked by yellow posts, and lateral water hazards by red posts (Rule 26).
GROUND UNDER REPAIR
Any area marked GUR or surrounded by a white line (Rule 25)
POWER LINES AND POLES
The poles are immovable obstructions Rule 24-2 applies. If a ball strikes any power lines, the stroke must be cancelled and the player must drop and play a ball as nearly as possible at the spot from which the original ball was played in accordance with Rule 20-5.
NOT: SEE NOTICEBOARD FOR ADDITIONAL AND TEMPORARY
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