As permitted under the current R&A covid19 temporary changes in rules, the
following local rule regarding preferred lies is to be introduced from 1st July 2020.
"When a player's ball lies in a bunker, the player may take free relief once by
placing the original ball or another ball in and playing from the relief area.
Reference Point: Spot of the original ball.
Size of Relief Area Measured from the Reference point, and
must be in the bunker.
In proceeding under this Local rule, the player must chose a spot to place
the ball and use the procedures for replacing the ball under Rules 14.2b
and 14.2e.
Penalty for Playing Ball from a Wrong Place in Breach of Local Rule:
General Penalty Under Rule 14.7a"
County Cards are now available for year 2021
If you require one please enquire with the secretary at
secretary@whetstonegolfclub.co.uk