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The Course
SURREY DOWNS GOLF CLUB
Hole 1
Fantastic opening hole with a slight dog-leg left to the green. A drive tight to the right hand bunker will provide the best line into the green.
Hole 2
The safe side is the left half of the green, but don’t overdo it, there’s a hidden bunker left of the green.
Hole 3
Aim further left off the tee than you think on this double dog-leg. Fairway traps and out of bounds are waiting for most drives down the right, with the easier approach being from the left. The road is out of bounds.
Hole 4
If you’re a big hitter consider dropping down a club or two off the tee. To avoid a tricky second over a large horse chestnuts, all tee shots should be favouring the left side for a clear approach.
Hole 5
Awkward lies abound on this sloping Par 5. Tricky approach shot needs thought with danger left and right.
Hole 6
A drive at the marker will find the upper half of this two-tiered fairway. Keep the approach shot right for the members bounce into the green.
Hole 7
A drive over the marker, but short of the bunkers, will then require a short but accurate approach into this relatively straightforward Par 4.
Hole 8
A positional drive down the right will open up the entrance to this short but tricky hole. Two large bunkers guard the apex of the corner.
Hole 9
A serious challenge from the white tees. A straight drive will be rewarded with a clear line in. From the yellow and red tees, a central or right sided fairway position will ensure your shot to the green is clear.
Hole 10
Against the prevailing wind, a well-struck drive at the marker post will avoid the traps both left and right sides of the fairway.
Hole 11
Stay left side of the fairway with a positional iron to the dog-leg corner leaving a short hot uphill approach to a two tiered green.
Hole 12
Testing Par 3, which normally plays long. A narrow entrance to the green requires an accurate tee shot.
Hole 13
Play this hole as it is; a double dog-leg Par 5. Only the mighty can attempt anything but a regulation three shots to the green.
Hole 14
Aim left side of the green for the widest landing area, particularly when windy. Pot bunker front right offers difficulty if found.
Hole 15
A good drive will keep hopes alive of reaching the green in regulation. An elevated approach shot is needed to clear the bridle path (and watch out for riders and walkers!).
Hole 16
A large undulating green awaits a well-struck shot across the valley. Careful of the hidden trap front right.
Hole 17
A positioned drive up the right side will avoid the cluster of pot bunkers on the left. A relatively short approach should remain to this long but narrow green.
Hole 18
A true Par 5 to finish, which requires a laid up second down the right side. An elevated approach shot is needed to this double green to avoid both the water and front bunker.
After use, bunker rakes should be placed outside the bunker.
To be kept well away from teeing and greenside areas. Buggies are not allowed in the car park.
Please replace your divots, repair your pitch marks and if you visit any bunker, use a rake.
150 & 100 yard markers are to the centre of the green.
Play at a good pace. Ready Golf is actively encouraged.
Greens staff and the public (on bridle paths) have priority on the course. The ball must not be played when they are in range. Greens staff will give way when practical and safe. Please wait until they are out of range, or you are called through.
If you hit a wayward shot, shout “FORE”. If in doubt, please shout.
Etiquette
• Beyond any white marker stakes, fences, footpaths or hedges bounding the course.
• 3rd Hole. On or beyond the road that runs parallel to the hole.
• When playing the 8th hole, that part of the 13th hole defined by white stakes is out of bounds. When playing the 13th hole, these stakes are immovable obstructions.
• On or over the pathway behind the 9th / 18th green. In the direction of the 1st hole, this lasts for the duration of the path. In the direction of the Golf Academy, the out of bounds applies until you reach a white stake.
• Beyond the white stakes to the left of the 9th hole that continue to the path behind the 9th / 18th green.
• When playing the 18th hole, a ball finishing on or beyond the 9th fairway is out of bounds, if it is not beyond the line between the two blue stakes.
• The driving range as defined by the white marker stakes.
• Over the fence bounding the reservoir between the 8th, 14th and 15th holes.
Young trees, identified by stakes or artificial supports, are No Play Zones. If a player’s ball lies anywhere on the course, except in a penalty area and it lies on or touches such a tree or the tree or its supports interferes with the player’s stance or area of intended swing, the player must take relief, without penalty, under 16.1f.
All sprinkler heads and control covers are immovable obstructions and relief from interference may be obtained under rule 16.1b. In addition, if a ball lies off the putting green, but not in a penalty area and such an obstruction is on or within two club-lengths of the putting green and within two club-lengths of the ball and intervenes on the line of play between the ball and the hole, the player may take relief under Rule 16.1b.
Penalty Areas are marked by either red or yellow stakes and/or lines. If a player’s ball lies in a penalty area, they should proceed under Rule 17.1.
All buildings, roads, bridle paths, steps and artificial paths are immovable obstructions. Rule 16.1 applies. In the general area, wood chips shall be treated as moveable obstructions. Rule 15.2 applies.
If a player’s ball lies in or touches an area defined as G.U.R. or if the area interferes with the player’s stance or the area of their intended swing, then the player MUST take relief from interference without penalty. If any bunker contains a G.U.R. sign, then the entire bunker is ground under repair.
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