Local Rules
Root relief on Family Course
On the Family Course, exposed tree roots in fairway-height or shorter grass or semirough are treated as ground under repair, with relief under Rule 16.1b; no relief is given when only the stance is affected.
Distance markers
Tee markers show distance to the centre of the green; other fairway markers show distance to the front of the green.
Greenkeeper priority
Course maintenance has priority; do not play when a greenkeeper could be endangered and wait for a clear signal.
Internal out of bounds on Lenné hole 7
On Lenné hole 7, the white stakes mark an internal out-of-bounds boundary.
Out of bounds
Out of bounds is defined by white stakes, lines or fences; white lines take priority where present.
Bunker and green care
Repair pitch marks and replace divots; keep trolleys out of hard rough and away from protected playing surfaces.
Temporary local rules
Check the club’s current official notices for temporary or seasonal local rules before play.
Cart restrictions
E-carts may carry no more than two people and must not be driven through the hard rough.
Course Intelligence
Course Character
The internal out-of-bounds marking on Lenné hole 7 and the protected-area and root-relief provisions on the courses are important to identify before play. The Märkische Golfclub Potsdam offers the Lenné, Fontane and Family courses in the Berlin-Brandenburg region. The official course information combines parkland-style golf with natural areas, course-management requirements and detailed hole-specific rules. A scenic Berlin-Brandenburg golf destination with varied courses and nature-led playing.
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 Confirm which course you are playing and review its hole-specific out-of-bounds and relief markings before teeing off.
Regulations
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