We have some good news!
From Saturday, 17 holes will be open for play. The only hole still out of action will be the ninth.
Also there will no longer be any shortened holes in play.
Order of Play
Starting on the first, play all the way to the 8th in order including the 5th. After playing the 8th go to the 10th tee to play the back nine.
Special Local Rules
The 12th returns as a par 5 from the normal tee. If your tee shot ends in the muddy patch in the middle of the fairway you can take a free drop using unusual course condition (casual water) provisions.
The 16th returns as a par 4. You will notice that the collased bank has been blocked from entry. This area is to be treated as a no play zone, the same as we have behind the second green except that this is in a penalty area.
If your ball enters that area, then it is in the penalty area and a compulsory penalty drop must be taken from the drop zone which can be found near the palm trees, short and right of the lake.
You are not permitted to enter the cordoned off section for safety reasons. If you do so then you are automatically disqualified. Please stop any person you see about to break this local rule.
You may drive a motorised vehicle over the bridge on 16.
Parts of the 17th fairway are still damp. You can take a free drop using unusual course condition (casual water) provisions if you are affected.
30cm preferred lies are available in the general area of the course (ie fairways and rough). A free drop is available from any ‘brown’ or bare area.
All bunkers are in play.
Motorised vehicles can be used. Please be aware of any wet or muddy areas and keep well away from greens and tees.
Holes 10 and 15 have swapped hole ratings.
Nearest the pins on the 7th and 13th holes.
The Oaks Automotive ‘eagles nest’ is back and played on the third. Hit a shot within 1 metre and win 6 balls.
The new work around the ninth green, involving the instalation of root guard, has been completed.