USE OF MATS

TEMPORARY LOCAL RULE

In order to protect the course, the following Temporary Local Rule,
concerning the MANDATORY USE OF MATS, will apply with effect from
1st January 2012 and until further notice.

A ball which comes to rest on any fairway or closely mown area
around the greens MUST(except in circumstances outlined below) : -

• Without penalty, be lifted, optionally cleaned, and placed
  on the appropriate mat within six inches of the original position
  of the ball, not nearer the hole.
• If a ball when placed rolls from the mat it may be replaced without
  penalty. If it still fails to remain on the mat, the mat shall be moved
  to the nearest point, not nearer the hole, where the ball will remain at rest.
• There will be no penalty should the ball move or be moved
  after being placed on the mat and before playing a stroke,
  including when addressing the ball or taking a practice swing.

EXCEPTION

• Any shot being played using a putter.

RULE CHANGE - 13/1/12 

1)      When playing from the Tee, there is NO requirement to use a mat.

2)      When playing SOCIAL golf members CAN if they wish, use the mat in the Rough

Mats are available for purchase/hire from the Pro's Shop.

For further information visit the Fairway Products site