Local Rules
Biotope, hole 3 relief and high-voltage line rules
Official 2025 Platzregeln define the biotope penalty area on holes 2, 3 and 5, a hole 3 dropping zone, electric-fence relief and replay after a high-voltage-line strike.
Course Intelligence
Course Character
The 2025 official Platzregeln identify biotope restrictions, a hole 3 dropping zone, electric-fence relief and high-voltage-line replay rules. Golf Source du Rhône, now presented as Golf Goms, is a long 9-hole course in Obergesteln, Switzerland, set in natural alpine surroundings. A long 9-hole alpine course in the Rhône valley
Major Risks
Biotope no-play area The biotope right of fairways 2, 3 and 5 is a penalty area with no entry or play. High-voltage line A ball striking the line or mast (not the foundation) must be replayed without penalty.
Blue Tee Strategy
Identify the biotope on holes 2, 3 and 5. Know the hole 3 dropping-zone procedure. Treat electric fences and high-voltage lines according to the official rule. Respect alpine hazards and marked relief
Golfer Reviews / Consensus
Official 2025 local rules support the course-specific guidance; no independent review evidence was used. LOW
Course Conditions
PARTIALLY_VERIFIED Official Platzregeln 2025 are available; current temporary changes are not verified. Check the club website and reception for current notices. 2026-09-05 Temporary operating instructions may be posted separately. Review the current Platzregeln and day-of notices before play.
30-second Pre-round Brief
Golf Goms pre-round brief Mark the no-play biotope beside holes 2, 3 and 5. Biotope Review the hole 3 drop zone and high-voltage-line replay rule. Special relief Map the biotope and special relief rules before starting.
Regulations
Read the public Local Rules guide and verified course information for Golf Source du Rhône.