Local Rules
Red penalty area between holes 12 and 16
The former woodland between holes 12 and 16 is marked as a red penalty area, not ground under repair.
Penalty-area relief crossing point
When taking relief, use the point where the ball crossed into the area, not the point where it lies.
Safety warning toward hole 12
A shot far right from the tee on hole 16 can reach the fairway of hole 12; players must call FORE.
Course Intelligence
Course Character
Accuracy and awareness of the current penalty-area layout matter more than simply chasing distance. The official club describes a 47-hectare parkland course with more than 24,000 trees, shrubs and integrated water features. Technical 18-hole parkland course on Kempische sandy ground
Major Risks
New penalty area between holes 12 and 16 The former woodland area is marked as a red penalty area; the crossing point determines relief. Trees, water and technical layout The parkland setting and integrated water features create accuracy demands.
Blue Tee Strategy
Plan around the red penalty area between holes 12 and 16. If taking relief, identify where the ball last crossed the penalty-area margin. Call FORE if a shot heads toward the fairway of hole 12. Value position and accuracy
Golfer Reviews / Consensus
No golfer-review evidence was used in this official-rules research pass. LOW
Course Conditions
NOT_VERIFIED Live conditions were not verified Check current course markings before teeing off. The research confirms a current published course rule, not live turf conditions. Check current markings and course status before play.
30-second Pre-round Brief
Kempense Golf Club brief The former woodland between holes 12 and 16 is marked as a red penalty area. Know the red penalty area If taking relief, use where the ball entered the area, not where it lies. Use the crossing point Play accurately around the new red penalty area and follow the club’s current on-course guidance.
Regulations
Club regulations and safety protocols
Kempense Golf Club publishes general regulations, competition regulations, a club charter and a storm/heat protocol for members and visitors.