Local Rules
Perimeter fence OB
Out of bounds is beyond any perimeter fence.
Ground under repair
GUR is identified by white lines, ropes or signage; play may be prohibited where marked.
Staked trees and shrubs
Staked trees and shrubs are treated as immovable obstructions.
Roads and paths
Roads and paths, including gravel walk paths, are treated as immovable obstructions.
Hole 4 waste bunker
On Hole 4, the area from tee to exposed rock is a waste bunker; near and around the green it is a normal bunker.
Irish Drop Rule
A ball lost in long rough may be treated under the course Irish Drop Rule with one-shot penalty from point of entry.
Fixed sprinkler heads
Fixed sprinkler heads and other immovable obstructions may qualify for relief under applicable Rules and Local Rules.
Course Intelligence
Course Character
Correctly identifying marked features and relief options is central to the course. The official rules page defines perimeter OB, GUR, obstructions, Hole 4 bunker classification and an Irish Drop option. Coastal championship course with defined Local Rules
Major Risks
Boundary and obstruction rules Fences, GUR, trees, roads, paths and sprinkler heads have defined treatment.
Blue Tee Strategy
Review fences, GUR, paths and staked vegetation before play. Plan around marked features
Golfer Reviews / Consensus
No golfer-review synthesis recorded. LOW
Course Conditions
NOT_VERIFIED Current conditions not verified Check Pro Shop notices before play. Current notices can supersede the general Local Rules. Temporary rules may be amended by the Pro Shop for conditions or events.
30-second Pre-round Brief
Natadola Bay pre-round brief Perimeter fences define OB. Boundaries Review GUR, obstruction, Hole 4 and Irish Drop rules. Relief Confirm current notices and manage the marked boundary and relief rules.
Regulations
Read the public Local Rules guide and verified course information for Natadola Bay Championship Golf Course.