Local Rules
Out of Bounds
OOB is beyond posts or trench left of the 18th fairway/green, on or over the road left of the 14th fairway, and on or over roads behind the 5th and 9th greens.
Stones in Bunkers
Stones in bunkers are movable obstructions under Rule 24-1.
Tree Guards
Tree guards are integral parts of the course; play the ball as it lies or proceed under the unplayable-ball rule.
Watering System
Fixed sprinkler heads and control covers are immovable obstructions; additional line-of-play relief applies near the putting green under the stated conditions.
Paths and Vehicle Tracks
Provided the ball is not OOB, relief may be obtained from paths and vehicle tracks under Rule 24-2.
Playing Groups and Penalty
Groups may not exceed four; club may pair small groups. Local Rule breach penalty is loss of hole in match play or two strokes in stroke play.
Course Intelligence
Course Character
The course’s identity comes from its historic landscape and wildlife: hundreds of mature trees, deer activity and royal-park views create a setting unlike ordinary parkland golf. The layout combines flowing tree-lined holes with strategic roads, streams and water features, rewarding careful positioning and calm decision-making. Hampton Court Palace Golf Club is a 6,500-yard par-71 traditional parkland course within Home Park, with mature trees, free-draining ground, fallow deer and the distinctive setting of a Royal Park. A unique parkland course inside a historic Royal Park
Major Risks
Mature trees Large established trees define corridors and recovery choices. Roads and water Specific roads, ponds and streams create penalty and line-of-play decisions. Deer damage Current surface damage may affect lies and relief options.
Blue Tee Strategy
Confirm current tees and course status. Plan around roads, water and mature trees. Check current Local Rules before play. Position through the Royal Park
Golfer Reviews / Consensus
Check current course notices and Local Rules. No independent review sample was used for course-specific claims. LOW Royal Park setting Mature trees and wildlife Free-draining course
Course Conditions
NOT_VERIFIED Check current course notices before play Check course status and temporary restrictions. Confirm active Local Rules. 2026-09-04T00:00:00Z 2026-08-28T00:00:00Z Temporary conditions and Local Rules may change. Review current course information before starting.
30-second Pre-round Brief
Hampton Court Palace in 30 seconds Fallow deer and the Royal Park environment are part of the experience. Respect the setting Roads, ponds and streams create specific target decisions. Plan the hazards The free-draining site supports consistent play, but firm lies still reward control. Use the drainage A historic Royal Park course where mature trees, deer and distinctive parkland hazards shape a memorable round.
Regulations
Deer Damage Ground Under Repair
Surface damage caused by deer is GUR; bunker deer footmarks allow placement as near as possible without interference, with condition agreement before lifting.
Animal Damage on Greens
Relief may be taken under Rule 16 for surface damage by animals on greens.