| To be read in conjunction with the Rules of Golf |
| OUT OF BOUNDS (Rule 27-1) |
| Those areas beyond the inside line of white posts with black tops. |
| STAKED OR GUARDED TREES |
| If a shrub or tree which is protected by a tree guard or is staked, interferes with a player's stance or the area of his intended swing, the ball MUST be lifted without penalty and dropped in accordance with Rule 24-2b(i). |
| IMMOVABLE OBSTRUCTIONS (Rule 24-2) |
| STAKES |
| Other than those defining Out of Bounds are immovable obstructions. |
| - White with black tops "Out of Bounds". |
| - Red "Lateral Water Hazards". |
| - Yellow "Water Hazards". |
| - White "Ground Under Repair". |
| FIXED SPRINKLER HEADS |
| All sprinkler heads are immovable obstructions and relief from interference by them may be obtained under Rule 24-2. In addition, if such an obstruction on or within two club lengths of the putting green of the hole being played interve |
