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RULES Doonbeg Golf Club follows PGA rules with the exceptions as noted below. Out Of Bounds (Rule 33-2a) a) All places outside course boundaries, stated or identified by white stakes or stone walls. b) Car parks, connected roadway, and clubhouse enclosure. c) Beyond the snow fence and white markers at seaside of holes 5, 6, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15 & 18. Water Hazards (Rule 26-1) a) Areas defined by red or yellow stakes. Ground Under Repair (Rule 25) a) Areas defined by white lines or GUR signs. b) Special Areas of Conservation (SAC) designated by fencing, stakes, and signs adjacent to holes 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 15 & 16 Movable Obstructions (Rule 24-1) a) Stones in bunkers are deemed movable obstructions. Immovable Obstructions (Rule 24-2) a) All fixed sprinkler heads are immovable obstructions and relief from interference by them may be obtained under Rule 24-2. In addition, if such an obstruction within two club-lengths of the putting green intervenes on the line of play between the ball and the hole, and the ball is not in a hazard, the player may obtain relief without penalty as follows: the ball may be lifted, cleaned, and dropped at the nearest point to where the ball had lain that (a) is not closer to the hole, (b) avoids such intervention, and (c) is not in a hazard or on the putting green. Integral Parts of the Course a) All roads and pathways within the boundary of the course are integral parts of the course. Ball Drop - Hole No. 14 To protect the course conditions for future golfers, please proceed to the ball drop adjacent to hole No. 15 tee under Rule 28. Special Warning: Holes 4, 5, 6, 13, 14 & 15 The proprietors of Doonbeg wish to inform all players and spectators that they will NOT accept liability for accidents at the crossing of holes 4, 5, 6, 13, 14 & 15. It is the responsibility of each golfer to ensure there is no one crossing before he/she plays the holes. Players should only proceed to play these holes when other players are not close by. Special Area of Conservation (SAC) Past the fences bordering holes 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 15 & 16 are candidate Special Area of Conservation under the European Union of Habitats Directive 92/43/EEC. This land is protected for the conservation of the priority habitat of grey dunes. Golfers are not allowed in this area. Please play this as Ground Under Repair and drop in accordance with Rule 25-1b. Pick-Up Points Pick-up points are located at the 3rd tee, the restrooms by the 8th tee, and the Healy House at the 4th fairway. Soft Spikes Doonbeg is a soft spikes only environment. Metal spikes are not permitted. Spike changing facilities are available in the Clubhouse. (Please allow extra time.) Dress Code Appropriate golfing attire is required. Blue jeans or dungarees are not permitted. Golfers in improper attire will be asked to change prior to play. RATES Reservations We are currently accepting tee time reservations. 10% deposit is required when booking. Balance due 45 days in advance of play date. Cancellation Policy Cancellation must be received in writing, fax, or email 45 days in advance of play date. Changes or cancellations 30 days or less no refund, deposit fortified. For rate information: reservations@doonbeggolfclub.com or call in Ireland: 065-9055602 or 065-9055603 or call from US: 011-353-65-905-5602, or 011-353-65-905-5603 |