Local Rules
Tournament closure
During a tournament the course is closed from 30 minutes before until 30 minutes after the published tournament time.
Play holes in order
Play holes in the correct sequence unless the competition committee directs otherwise.
Start time required
A start time reservation is required on the Gröbenbach course.
Start from the first tee
A round must begin from the first tee; starting from the 10th tee is allowed only in the specified early-morning windows or with secretary approval.
Greenkeeper safety
Give priority to greenkeeper safety; mowing and course work take precedence.
Carts and trolleys
Do not move carts or trolleys over tees, approaches, greens, or between a green and a bunker.
No shared golf bags
Players may not share one golf bag.
Follow staff instructions
Follow instructions from supervisors, marshals and starters.
No play without a start time
Players without a reserved start time are not entitled to play.
Dogs on course
Dogs are permitted subject to the club’s separate dog rules.
Multiple balls and range balls
Playing with multiple balls or range balls is not permitted.
Children under 12
Non-playing children under 12 may be on the course or practice areas only with a parent or supervisor; pushchairs are not permitted.
Protected biotopes
Protected biotopes and landscape-protection areas must never be entered; they are marked with white stakes with green caps.
Course Intelligence
Course Character
The course rewards controlled placement and careful hazard management: water influences the approach on holes 4 and 5, while protected biotopes must not be entered. Gröbenbach is a 9-hole, par-64 public course measuring 3,622 metres. The official course description highlights a demanding par 4 framed by a biotope and water, plus a water approach and bunker-defended green on another hole. A scenic 9-hole public course with water and protected natural areas shaping key holes.
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 Plan conservative targets around water and biotopes, especially on the demanding fourth and fifth holes.
Regulations
Practice-area nets
Do not hit over the protective nets at the Gröbenbach practice facilities.
Maximum group size
Groups may contain no more than four players.
Bunker rakes
Leave bunker rakes inside the bunker at its edge.