These are a reminder of golf rules and the local rules for golf at WLGC following the guidance of Congu and England Golf

Abnormal Ground Conditions - E.G. in cracks in the general area

16.1b

Relief for Ball in General Area

If a player’s ball is in the general area and there is interference by an abnormal course condition on the course, the player may take free relief by dropping the original ball or another ball in this relief area (see Rule 14.3):

Reference Point: The nearest point of complete relief in the general area.
Size of Relief Area Measured from Reference Point: One club-length, but with these limits:
Limits on Location of Relief Area:

Must be in the general area,
Must not be nearer the hole than the reference point, and
There must be complete relief from all interference by the abnormal course condition.

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Moveable Objects - E.G The blue pipe in the 7th Ditch

15.2

Movable Obstructions

This Rule covers free relief that is allowed from artificial objects that meet the definition of movable obstruction.It does not give relief from immovable obstructions (a different type of free relief is allowed under Rule 16.1) or boundary objects or integral objects (no free relief is allowed).
15.2a

Relief from Movable Obstruction

(1) Removal of Movable Obstruction. Without penalty, a player may remove a movable obstruction anywhere on or off the course and may do so in any way.But there are two exceptions:Exception 1 – Tee-Markers Must Not Be Moved When Ball Will Be Played from Teeing Area (see Rules 6.2b(4) and 8.1a(1)).Exception 2 – Restrictions on Deliberately Removing Movable Obstruction to Affect a Ball in Motion (see Rule 11.3).If a player’s ball moves while they are removing a movable obstruction:

There is no penalty, and
The ball must be replaced on its original spot (which if not known must be estimated) (see Rule 14.2).

(2) Relief When Ball Is in or on Movable Obstruction Anywhere on Course Except on Putting Green. The player may take free relief by lifting the ball, removing the movable obstruction and dropping the original ball or another ball in this relief area (see Rule 14.3):

Reference Point: The estimated point right under where the ball was at rest in or on the movable obstruction.
Size of Relief Area Measured from Reference Point: One club-length, but with these limits:
Limits on Location of Relief Area:

Must be in the same area of the course as the reference point, and
Must not be nearer the hole than the reference point.

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Preferred Lies -  Model Local Rule E-3 (formally classed as Winter Rules unless otherwise specified in the summer months by the committee)

Model Local Rule E-3 allows for the ball to be lifted cleaned and placed in the general area where the grass is short cut or closely mown

When 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: 6 inches from the reference point, but with these limits:

•Limits on Location of Relief Area:

•Must not be nearer the hole than the reference point, and

•Must be in the general area. (NOT in a penalty area or bunker)

In proceeding under this Local Rule, 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

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Use of Motorised Transportation - Model Local Rule G-6

During a competition round, a player or caddie must not ride on any form of motorized transportation except as authorized or later approved by the Committee.

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Flooded Bunkers

If the ball is in water in a bunker the ball can be lifted and placed in the bunker taking relief from the water anywhere in the bunker no nearer the hole. If the ball cannot be placed in the bunker taking relief from the water the ball can be dropped back outside the bunker under no penalty keeping the bunker inbetween the drop and the green

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Drainage Lines

If a ball comes to rest or a players stance is in an area where there has been drainage work carried out in the general area, identified by slightly sunken ground or as slits in the surface in lines across the course relief may be taken no nearer the hole (Rule 14)