Local Rules
Gerrards Cross: Drainage works 7/8/9
Lateral drainage works on holes 7, 8 and 9: take relief under Rule 16; Rules 16.1a and 16.1b govern when and how relief is taken.
Gerrards Cross: Penalty for Breach
The penalty for breach of a Local Rule is the general penalty.
Gerrards Cross: Wrong Green
All temporary greens when not in use are wrong greens; a replaced putting green is also a wrong green. Relief under Rule 13.1f; temporary greens use a two-club-length radius from the cup.
Gerrards Cross: Protection of Young Trees
Staked young trees are no-play zones. If a tree interferes with stance or swing outside a penalty area, relief under Rule 16.1f is mandatory; wrong-place breach carries the general penalty under Rule 14.7a.
Gerrards Cross: Out of Bounds
Out of bounds includes beyond boundary fences/walls; specified practice grounds, the cottage track, 11th tee car park, greenkeeper compound and the defined clubhouse pathway. White stakes/fences are fixed; no Rule 8.1a relief.
Gerrards Cross: Penalty Areas
The River Misbourne at the 1st and 18th and the ditch across the 16th are yellow/red as marked. Specified ponds, moat, ditches and all other drainage ditches are red penalty areas under Rule 17.
Gerrards Cross: Roads and Paths
All roads and paths, including non-artificial surfaces, are immovable obstructions; free relief under Rule 16.1.
Gerrards Cross: No Play Zones
Staked young trees, the bore hole left of the 1st and the practice area right of the 18th are defined no-play/abnormal-course-condition areas as specified; relief under Rule 16.1f applies to the stated tree interference.
Gerrards Cross: Immovable Obstructions Near Green
Relief may also be taken when an immovable obstruction is on the line of play, within two club-lengths of the green and ball, unless the chosen line is clearly unreasonable.
Gerrards Cross: Embedded Ball in Bunker Face
Free relief is not allowed for a ball embedded in soil faces above bunkers.
Course Intelligence
Course Character
Tree-lined dog-legs reward positional golf and clear planning rather than maximum distance. Gerrards Cross Golf Club at Chalfont Park is a mainly flat parkland course framed by extensive beech and oak woodland. The official course information lists 6,243 yards from the white tees, par 69, one par 5, four par 3s and six dog-legs; elevated tees at the 2nd and 18th overlook the Misbourne valley. Woodland parkland course where accuracy and plotting matter
Major Risks
Woodland dog-legs Six dog-legs require tee shots shaped and positioned for the next angle; blocked-out recovery shots are costly. Tree corridors Beech and oak frame many holes, making accuracy the key challenge from the white tees. Fast greens The club notes greens can be speedy but true; control approach distance and leave uphill putts.
Blue Tee Strategy
Confirm tee availability and buggy restrictions before play. Plot every dog-leg from the tee and choose position over distance. Keep drives away from woodland edges to preserve a clean second shot. Use precise yardages on the four par 3s. Favor below-hole positions on the club’s quick, true greens. Gerrards Cross white-tee plan
Golfer Reviews / Consensus
Tree-lined dog-legs can punish inaccurate tee shots. The club warns that greens may be rather speedy. Visitor play is restricted to weekdays and some tee times; weekends are generally members and guests only. Available evidence supports an attractive, well-presented woodland course where accuracy and course management are central; visitors should confirm access windows and daily conditions. LOW Golfshake’s club description reports well-watered fairways, tees and greens. Independent course pages consistently highlight woodland charm, views and a welcoming club setting. The official site describes the course as especially attractive in spring and autumn.
Course Conditions
PARTIALLY_VERIFIED Course identity, layout and visitor restrictions verified; daily status is date-sensitive Check the public course-status page before tee time. Confirm weekday visitor availability and tee restrictions. Check buggy colour/status and any temporary restrictions. Warm up putting speed before play. 2026-09-19 2026-09-05 Weather-related buggy restrictions and fast greens can change the best strategy on the day. The club confirms a 6,243-yard white-tee par-69 woodland course with six dog-legs. Course status and buggy restrictions are updated separately, so check them before travelling.
30-second Pre-round Brief
Gerrards Cross · woodland plotting brief Six dog-legs need angles. Plot Keep drives in corridors. Accuracy Expect speed; favor below hole. Greens Confirm visitor tee window. Access Gerrards Cross rewards precise positioning through woodland dog-legs and controlled putting on quick, true greens.
Regulations
Gerrards Cross: Practice Area and Putting Green
Practice outside the defined practice area before or between stroke-play rounds is prohibited. Designated chipping is allowed only from the specified side; the practice putting green is a wrong green.