Local Rules
Out of bounds
Beyond the inside face of boundary walls, fences or white stakes; on or beyond a white boundary line; or in/beyond the grip in front of the car park, clubhouse and practice putting green.
Garden areas by tees
Play is prohibited from garden areas adjoining the 2nd, 10th and 11th tee beds; relief is required under Rule 16.1 when the ball, stance or swing is affected.
Temporary local rules
Temporary rules such as preferred lies or relief for aeration holes/slits may be introduced and will be clearly displayed when in force.
Yellow penalty area between holes 5 and 6
The yellow penalty area is defined by the outside edge of the surrounding fence.
Extended wrong-green relief area
For Rule 13.1f relief, the wrong green includes fairway within one club length of the edge of the putting green on all holes.
Protection of young trees
Young trees identified by stakes are no play zones; relief must be taken under Rule 16.1f.
Immovable obstructions
Artificial roads, paths, buildings, stone-filled or plastic-covered drainage ditches, posts, and distance/direction markers are immovable obstructions unless defined as integral objects; Rule 16.1 relief may apply.
Integral walls and fences
All walls and fences on the course are integral objects; play the ball as it lies or take penalty relief under Rule 8.1.
Fixed sprinkler heads
Fixed sprinkler heads are immovable obstructions; Rule 16.1b relief applies when the published line-of-play, putting-green and ball distance conditions are all met.
Ground under repair
Any area enclosed by a white line is ground under repair.
Dog dung
At the player’s option, dog dung may be removed as a loose impediment under Rule 15.1 or treated as ground under repair with Rule 16.1 relief.
Course Intelligence
Course Character
The exposed setting and defined boundary features reward controlled tee targets, careful wind judgement and checking the club’s specific relief rules before play. Nelson Golf Club is an Alister MacKenzie-designed course at King’s Causeway, with panoramic Lancashire countryside views and a character shaped by elevated, open ground. MacKenzie-designed moorland golf above Lancashire
Major Risks
Changing weather and lies Wet conditions can alter traction, rollout and whether temporary relief rules are active. GUR and marked bunkers The club distinguishes ordinary bunkers from bunkers specifically marked as GUR, so check stakes and notices. Protected areas and fences The hole 5 protective fence and marked course-protection features have specific relief consequences. Wrong greens Greens 3, 5 and 10 have an extended wrong-green fringe relief requirement.
Blue Tee Strategy
Check GUR stakes, marked bunkers and temporary Preferred Lies before teeing off. Avoid forcing the hole 5 fence line; keep a playable angle for the next shot. Use conservative targets around the wrong greens and protected areas. Let the current local rules shape the plan
Golfer Reviews / Consensus
Weather-sensitive conditions GUR and temporary rules Protected fences and wrong-green areas A scenic, historic parkland course where course management and awareness of current notices are essential. MEDIUM Historic James Braid design Dorset countryside views Friendly visitor welcome Established parkland character
Course Conditions
PARTIALLY_VERIFIED Check current course status before play Check the club status page for temporary rules, preferred lies or fairway mats before teeing off. 2026-08-29 Temporary conditions can change the playing requirements. The club publishes live course-status indicators and may activate temporary conditions.
30-second Pre-round Brief
Sherborne in one minute Check current status, GUR and Preferred Lies notices. Conditions Only marked bunkers are treated as GUR; ordinary bunkers remain in play under the Rules of Golf. Bunkers The protective fence is integral, so there is no free relief from it. Hole 5 Greens 3, 5 and 10 have a specific extended relief area. Wrong greens Sherborne is a scenic James Braid parkland course where current conditions and precise local-rule decisions shape the round.
Regulations
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