Local Rules
Out of bounds
OOB is beyond boundary fences, the public footpath behind the 8th green and indicated white posts, including the practice area.
Ground under repair
Areas marked GUR or surrounded by a white line are ground under repair.
Obstructions
Stones in bunkers are movable; staked/guarded trees, course furniture, artificial pathways, fixed sprinklers and drain covers are immovable.
Water hazards and drop zones
Yellow/red markings define water hazards; designated drop zones are required for water beside the 8th, 16th and 17th greens; ditches are lateral unless marked otherwise.
Distance measuring devices
Distance measuring devices may obtain distance information only.
Penalty for breach
The penalty for breach is two shots in stroke play and loss of hole in match play.
Course Intelligence
Course Character
The lakes are attractive but demanding: choose a realistic line from the tee, identify the safe side of each water feature and leave enough margin for a controlled approach. Hinckley is an 18-hole, par-71 parkland course in the Leicestershire countryside, founded in 1894. Its lakeland character brings water hazards into play across the layout, while five tee blocks, peaceful countryside views and a dry, playable course create a fair challenge for different abilities. Lakeland parkland with memorable water features
Major Risks
Hilly Jura terrain Changing elevation and lies make club selection and landing-area control important. Biotopes and penalty areas Green-headed no-play zones and marked penalty areas punish a careless line.
Blue Tee Strategy
Confirm the active blue markers and current course notices. Use conservative targets where elevation changes the effective carry. Keep biotopes, penalty areas and boundary lines outside the preferred miss. Choose the next-shot angle before attacking the green. Position through varied terrain
Golfer Reviews / Consensus
Small, fast greens require precision Current conditions and local rules not verified Sources agree on the historic setting, contrasting nines and strategic placement demands. MEDIUM Historic setting Varied parkland and links-like character Strategic fairway design
Course Conditions
NOT_VERIFIED Current conditions not verified Confirm current local rules and tee markers before play. Ask about green speed and back-nine firmness. Green speed and seasonal rollout may differ from the general description. No current local-rules sheet or conditions report was retained.
30-second Pre-round Brief
Golf Club Lauterhofen in 30 seconds The 18-hole course combines varied elevation, woodland, water and open countryside. Use the terrain Review the special out rules for holes 11, 12, 16 and 17 before play. Know the boundaries Green-headed biotope stakes define no-play zones; plan the safe side early. Protect the nature areas A varied Oberpfalz course where elevation, water, woodland and protected nature areas reward disciplined positioning.
Regulations
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