Local Rules
Out of bounds
Out of bounds is defined by the course-side line of white stakes and fence posts, and beyond hedges defining the boundary.
Penalty areas
Penalty areas include the stone-filled drainage ditch left of the 8th green and sumps by the 1st, 5th, 8th, 11th, 14th and 17th greens.
No Play Zones
Staked or sleeved trees, No Play Zones and artificial covered pathways are no-play zones; required relief must be taken.
Immovable obstructions
Fixed sprinkler heads, drain covers, protective rail fences, steps, ball washers, bins, bells, fountains, signs, huts, rubber mats, marker posts, traffic-light and camera posts are immovable obstructions.
Paths and roads
All roads and paths on the course, including non-artificial paths, are immovable obstructions with free relief under Rule 16.1.
Robotic mowers
A ball moved by a robotic mower is replaced without penalty; a ball in motion hitting one is normally played without penalty. Relief is available if the mower creates an abnormal course condition.
Player advisories
Repair pitch marks, replace divots, rake bunkers, keep trolleys away from tees and greenside bunkers, report balls outside the boundary and obey safety notices.
Course Intelligence
Course Character
The chalk foundation drains quickly, while contours, protected trees, penalty areas and safety routes make accurate positioning and correct relief important. Corhampton is an 18-hole chalk-based course in an area of outstanding natural beauty, with contours, mature woodland, bunkers and views across hills and valleys. Chalk downland golf through Hampshire hills and woodland
Major Risks
Contours and woodland Natural contours and mature woodland change lies and narrow recovery options. Marked protected areas No-play zones, penalty areas, paths and robotic-mower procedures require careful rule selection.
Blue Tee Strategy
Read the live course restrictions and Local Rules. Use conservative targets around woodland and protected areas. Keep trolleys away from tees and greenside bunkers. Obey safety notices, traffic lights and maintenance routes. Position through chalk downland
Golfer Reviews / Consensus
Natural slopes alter lies Multiple marked relief situations Official material presents a scenic chalk downland course whose contours, woodland and fast drainage define the experience. HIGH Hampshire views Chalk drainage Woodland and contours
Course Conditions
VERIFIED Check live restrictions Read the current Local Rules. Check course status before play. Follow trolley, buggy and maintenance instructions. 2026-09-28 2026-08-28 Temporary maintenance routing, preferred lies and trolley/buggy restrictions may change day to day. The club publishes live restrictions and Local Rules dated February 2026.
30-second Pre-round Brief
Corhampton in 30 seconds The chalk base drains quickly and supports year-round play. Use the chalk Staked trees, NPZs, penalty areas and paths have specific procedures. Respect protected areas Maintenance routes and trolley restrictions can change on the day. Follow notices A scenic Hampshire chalk course where contours, woodland and precise Local Rules awareness reward disciplined positioning.
Regulations
Pace and breach penalty
Play ready golf, allow faster groups through and use a provisional within the three-minute search limit. Breach is loss of hole in match play or two strokes in stroke play.