Local Rules
Out of bounds: stone walls
Stone walls along holes 13, 14 and 15 define out of bounds.
Stone walls defining greens
Stone walls defining greens are treated as penalty areas.
Bushveld penalty areas
All demarcated red-staked bushveld areas are red penalty areas; the edge begins where maintained mowing stops, subject to the cart-path boundary wording.
Hole-specific drop zones
Additional relief drop zones are available on holes 5, 7, 9, 16 and 18.
Ground under repair
Gardens, newly sodded areas and newly planted staked trees are defined as GUR.
Immovable obstructions
Sculptures, bridges, cart paths, roads and the clubhouse are immovable obstructions.
Provisional ball on holes 16 and 18
Under Model Local Rule B3, if uncertain whether the ball is in the penalty area on hole 16 or 18, a provisional ball may be played under Rule 18.3.
Wildlife and bushveld safety
The estate and course are wildlife habitat including leopards, venomous snakes and crocodiles; stay out of bushveld and bodies of water and remain vigilant.
Course Intelligence
Course Character
The course experience is shaped by wildlife, bushveld and careful hazard management. Keep away from demarcated bushveld and water, respect the wildlife warnings, and use the published hole-specific penalty-area and drop-zone rules when they apply. Leopard Park Golf Club is a 9-hole, par-72 course in South Africa, associated with the Leopard Creek/NJDC golf environment and surrounded by bushveld wildlife, natural hazards and distinctive inland scenery. Wildlife-rich bushveld golf with a detailed par-3 option
Major Risks
Protected areas Biotopes and no-play zones can remove the direct line and require rule-based relief. Boundary holes Out of bounds affects holes 9, 10 and 13–18, including roads and paths on 17 and 18.
Blue Tee Strategy
Treat marked boundaries and protected zones as strategic constraints. Use conservative targets near water and woodland edges. Keep the approach angle predictable on the undulating greens. Position first, then attack
Golfer Reviews / Consensus
Protected areas can make recovery difficult Official course information supports a strategic, accuracy-focused parkland experience. HIGH Scenic parkland setting Woodland and Alpine views
Course Conditions
VERIFIED Check current course notices Check the official course page before travelling. Confirm temporary restrictions at the clubhouse. 2026-08-28T00:00:00.000Z Playing conditions and access can change with maintenance or weather. The official course page publishes current opening and maintenance notices.
30-second Pre-round Brief
Before tee-off Review the marked out-of-bounds holes, especially 17 and 18. Boundaries Never play from or enter a green-headed no-play zone. Biotopes Know the hole 4 drop-zone condition before choosing relief. Water Treat bushveld and water as real hazards: stay alert, keep clear of wildlife areas, and know the hole-specific drop zones before playing.
Regulations
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