{"id":10616,"date":"2024-08-16T21:03:37","date_gmt":"2024-08-16T19:03:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pcg.cz\/?page_id=10616"},"modified":"2026-05-31T16:33:49","modified_gmt":"2026-05-31T14:33:49","slug":"course-regulations-vinor","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.pcg.cz\/en\/course-regulations-vinor\/","title":{"rendered":"Course Regulations &#8211; Vino\u0159"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>All players and visitors are kindly requested to observe the general code of conduct and follow the instructions of course marshals and resort staff.<\/p>\n<p>Please replace divots, rake bunkers after use, and repair pitch marks on the greens.<\/p>\n<p>When using electric golf buggies, follow all course signage, particularly around greens and sensitive areas. Buggies must be driven on fairways and designated paths only and must not enter rough areas.<\/p>\n<p>Please maintain an appropriate pace of play. The recommended maximum playing time is:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>9 holes:<\/strong> 2 hours 20 minutes<\/li>\n<li><strong>18 holes:<\/strong> 4 hours 40 minutes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Please do not litter or leave cigarette butts on the course.<\/p>\n<p>The use of driving range balls on the golf course is strictly prohibited.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Penalty for breach of this Local Rule:<\/strong> General Penalty in stroke play or loss of hole in match play.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Information Boards and Course Boundaries<\/h2>\n<p>Information boards located at each teeing area indicate the penalty areas on that hole. The boundaries of penalty areas, including water hazards and waste areas, are marked with red dots on the course maps.<\/p>\n<p>Players are encouraged to review these diagrams before play to familiarise themselves with the layout and identify all penalty areas relevant to the hole.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Out of Bounds<\/h2>\n<p>Out of bounds is defined in two ways:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>By white boundary stakes in designated areas.<\/li>\n<li>By the perimeter road surrounding the golf resort.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>White stakes mark out of bounds on holes <strong>4 and 5<\/strong>, along the right-hand side of the hole in the direction of play.<\/p>\n<p>On holes <strong>1 and 3<\/strong>, red stakes with black tops are positioned on the right-hand side. These areas are designated <strong>No Play Penalty Areas<\/strong>. Play from these areas is prohibited, and players must take relief under penalty of one stroke.<\/p>\n<p>On holes <strong>6, 7, 13, 15, and 16<\/strong>, the boundary of the course is defined by the road running around the resort. In these locations, the boundary is determined by the inner edge of the road (the edge closest to the golf course).<\/p>\n<p>A&nbsp;ball is considered out of bounds when its entire circumference lies on or beyond the road.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Penalty Areas<\/h2>\n<p>Penalty areas are defined by stakes, lines, or natural physical boundaries. In most cases, the boundaries are identified by natural features.<\/p>\n<p>Penalty areas include all water features on holes:<\/p>\n<p><strong>5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 13, 14, 17, and 18<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Penalty areas also include the course&#8217;s&nbsp;distinctive <strong>waste areas<\/strong> (sand and stone areas with natural vegetation) located on holes:<\/p>\n<p><strong>2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 11, 12, 13, 14, and 16<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>All penalty areas on the course are designated as <strong>Red Penalty Areas<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Their boundaries are marked either by a&nbsp;red line or by natural features such as changes in terrain, vegetation, or landscape character.<\/p>\n<p>Players may play a&nbsp;ball as it lies within a&nbsp;penalty area if possible, or alternatively proceed under the Rules of Golf with a&nbsp;one-stroke penalty.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>No Play Penalty Areas<\/h2>\n<p>The areas marked by <strong>red stakes with black tops<\/strong> on the right-hand side of holes <strong>1 and 3<\/strong> are designated <strong>No Play Penalty Areas<\/strong> and environmentally protected zones.<\/p>\n<p>Entry into these areas is strictly prohibited, including for the purpose of searching for a&nbsp;ball.<\/p>\n<p>Players must not play a&nbsp;ball from these areas and are required to take relief under penalty of one stroke.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Immovable Obstructions<\/h2>\n<p>Immovable obstructions include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>All irrigation and drainage system components<\/li>\n<li>Roads and paths with artificial or non-grass surfaces<\/li>\n<li>Trees supported by stakes or protective guards<\/li>\n<li>Distance markers on closely mown areas<\/li>\n<li>Benches<\/li>\n<li>Waste bins<\/li>\n<li>Ball washers<\/li>\n<li>Information signs and advertising boards<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Relief may be taken in accordance with the Rules of Golf.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Movable Obstructions<\/h2>\n<p>Movable obstructions include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Red and yellow stakes marking penalty areas<\/li>\n<li>Distance markers<\/li>\n<li>Blue stakes marking Ground Under Repair<\/li>\n<li>Directional, informational, and course signage<\/li>\n<li>Stones in bunkers larger than 1 cm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Relief may be taken in accordance with the Rules of Golf.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Ground Under Repair<\/h2>\n<p>Ground Under Repair is identified by <strong>blue stakes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, all clearly visible remnants of excavation work, construction work, or maintenance activities are considered Ground Under Repair.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Thank you for observing the Rules of Golf and maintaining the standards of etiquette expected at Prague City Golf Vino\u0159.<\/p>\n<p>We wish you an enjoyable round.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>All players and visitors are kindly requested to observe the general code of conduct and follow the instructions of course marshals and resort staff. Please replace divots, rake bunkers after use, and repair pitch marks on the greens. When using electric golf buggies, follow all course signage, particularly around greens and sensitive areas. 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