Local Rules
Roads and paths
A ball at rest on or beyond the paved roads and paths bordering or crossing the course is out of bounds, even if it lies on another part of the course.
Protected areas and features
Stone pond edges, benches, freshly laid turf, flower beds and marked plantings may be treated as abnormal course conditions with relief under Rule 16.1 where applicable.
Out of bounds
Out of bounds is marked by white stakes.
Water-edge boundary at holes 7 and 18
The stone pond edging at the lake on holes 7 and 18 defines the penalty area by its outer edge.
Bunker stones
Stones in bunkers are movable obstructions.
Penalty-area relief
When a ball is in or known or virtually certain to be in a penalty area, relief may be taken under Rule 17.1d.
Internal out of bounds on hole 13
When playing hole 13, hole 1 marked by white stakes is out of bounds; those stakes are treated as boundary markers for hole 13 and immovable obstructions for other holes.
Ground under repair
Ground under repair is marked with white lines and/or blue stakes and relief under Rule 16.1 applies.
No-play zone on hole 14
The red penalty area marked with red stakes with green tops on hole 14 is a no-play zone; the ball must not be played as it lies and relief under Rule 17.1e is required.
Course Intelligence
Course Character
The course rewards disciplined target selection: the stone-edged water areas, protected biotope on hole 14 and marked out-of-bounds boundaries all affect the correct playing procedure. Golfclub Obere Alp is a 27-hole facility on a high plateau in the southern Black Forest. The club describes a quiet, natural setting with protected biotopes, rolling terrain and several course-management restrictions that are central to a compliant round. A challenging 27-hole highland course in the southern Black Forest near the Swiss border.
Major Risks
Protected areas Biotopes and no-play zones can remove the direct line and require rule-based relief. Boundary holes Out of bounds affects holes 9, 10 and 13–18, including roads and paths on 17 and 18.
Blue Tee Strategy
Treat marked boundaries and protected zones as strategic constraints. Use conservative targets near water and woodland edges. Keep the approach angle predictable on the undulating greens. Position first, then attack
Golfer Reviews / Consensus
Protected areas can make recovery difficult Official course information supports a strategic, accuracy-focused parkland experience. HIGH Scenic parkland setting Woodland and Alpine views
Course Conditions
VERIFIED Check current course notices Check the official course page before travelling. Confirm temporary restrictions at the clubhouse. 2026-08-28T00:00:00.000Z Playing conditions and access can change with maintenance or weather. The official course page publishes current opening and maintenance notices.
30-second Pre-round Brief
Before tee-off Review the marked out-of-bounds holes, especially 17 and 18. Boundaries Never play from or enter a green-headed no-play zone. Biotopes Know the hole 4 drop-zone condition before choosing relief. Water Identify the marked water, biotope and out-of-bounds areas before play, especially the protected zone on hole 14.
Regulations
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