Local Rules
Out of bounds marked by white stakes
Out of bounds is marked by white stakes or plates.
Penalty areas marked red or yellow
Penalty areas are marked with yellow or red stakes or plates; unmarked ditches and ponds are red penalty areas.
Blue stakes and spray lines define ground under repair
Areas identified by blue stakes or white or blue spray lines are ground under repair.
Blue stake with green top is a no-play zone
A blue stake with a green top identifies a no-play zone treated as ground under repair; relief is required under Rule 16.1f.
Gravel-filled drainage trenches are ground under repair
Gravel-filled drainage trenches are treated as ground under repair.
Deep erosion furrows in bunkers are ground under repair
Bunker areas where flowing water has removed sand and created deep furrows are ground under repair.
Cut-sod seams may qualify as ground under repair
Seams in cut turf are ground under repair, but interference only with the stance does not qualify for relief.
Distance markers are immovable obstructions
All distance markers are treated as immovable obstructions.
Course Intelligence
Course Character
The course rewards decision-making and short-game control: clever green areas make approach position and recovery planning important. Safety, visibility and the club’s published local rules also materially shape how the round should be played. Uddevalla Golfklubb is a modern, entertaining course near Uddevalla on Sweden’s West Coast. The club describes high-quality greens, fine fairways and clever green complexes that make the course enjoyable for golfers across handicap levels. A modern West Coast course built for thoughtful play
Major Risks
Clever green complexes The club highlights challenging green areas, so approach accuracy and leaving a manageable first putt matter. Blind-shot safety The club requires waiting for workers’ signals and calling fore when a shot may reach a blind area or another person. Course-specific relief rules The official local-rules PDF includes detailed OOB, penalty-area and ground-under-repair provisions that should be reviewed before play.
Blue Tee Strategy
Read the approach landing area and favor the safest usable portion of the green. Check the official local-rules PDF for GUR, penalty-area and OOB markings. Wait for worker signals and protect visibility on blind shots. Use controlled targets and maintain the club’s stated pace expectations. Think around the green
Golfer Reviews / Consensus
Clever green areas and blind areas require extra attention to approach and safety decisions. Available course-specific evidence supports Uddevalla as a modern, entertaining West Coast course with strong greens, fairways and engaging green complexes. The detailed official rules and safety guidance are important to a reliable round. MEDIUM The club describes high-quality greens, fine fairways and a modern, entertaining design. Available course-specific review evidence characterizes the course as interesting and enjoyable to play. The layout is presented as suitable for high-, mid- and low-handicap golfers.
Course Conditions
PARTIALLY_VERIFIED Check current status and temporary rules Check the club’s current course status before travelling. Review the published local-rules PDF and clubhouse notices. Follow worker signals, visibility rules and any temporary instructions on the day. 2026-09-04 The surface, access and temporary course setup may differ from the permanent rule document. The official club publishes local rules and detailed conduct guidance, but current maintenance, weather and temporary restrictions can change before a round.
30-second Pre-round Brief
Before you tee off Review the official PDF for OOB, penalty areas, GUR and distance-marker treatment. Read the rules The club’s clever green complexes reward a safe landing area and controlled short game. Plan the approach Wait for workers’ signals, protect blind areas and shout fore whenever required. Play safely A thoughtful Uddevalla layout where clever greens, exact relief rules and safe play matter more than brute force.
Regulations
Safety and pace-of-play requirements
Players must follow the club’s safety directions, wait for course-worker signals and maintain safe play and pace.
Registration, green fee and check-in
Play must be registered before starting, green fee paid before play, and players should check in at least 15 minutes before their tee time.
Golf cart and dog restrictions
Golf carts require the stated driver conditions and must be used carefully; dogs are not allowed on greens, tees or bunkers and are not allowed during competitions.