The rules of the royal and ancient golf club of st. Andrews” endorsed by the portuguese golf federation apply.

RULES

• Out of Bounds – White stakes and / or contour lines / walls.
• Water Hazards – Yellow Stakes and/or Line
• Water Hazard Lateral – Red Stakes and/or Lines
• Ground Under Repair – Blue Piles and/or Lines
• Stones in bunkers are moving obstructions (rule 24-1)
• Immovable obstructions – sprinklers, control boxes, drain grates, wells, permanent buildings, bridges, buggy paths (rule 24-2)
• Protection of Young Trees – immovable obstruction. The ball can be cleaned when lifted. Rule 24.2b

CLUB RULES
HANDICAP LIMITS – Gentlemen 27 / Ladies 35

• The player must inform the starter at least 5 minutes before his starting time.
• The player who fails to do this loses his match time.
• No player plays without the permission of the starter.
• It is mandatory for each group to let the fastest groups of players pass.
• The player must follow the instructions of the marshals.
• An 18-hole match should not last longer than 4 hours and 30 minutes.
• The player must replace divots and repair marks on the field.
• During busy golfing periods, the way to play will be four ball.
• We reserve the right to ask you to leave our territory if your behaviour is not in accordance with the rules of the club.
• No refunds will be issued in the event that the rules have not been complied with.

DRESS CODE

• The player must wear golf shoes.
• The player may not wear shorts and jeans, sleeveless t-shirts or tracksuits.

BUGGIES

• By hiring a buggy, the player will be liable in accordance with the agreement.
• The 90º rule is always applied.

NOTE: Pestana Golf & Resort Carvoeiro do not accept responsibility for any accident and/or damage that may occur whilst using the golf courses.

At Camp Gramacho in the Algarve we organise many tournaments for members and visitors. To participate, please visit:

• International Pairs
• Pestana Junior Tour 2014
• XXIII Pestana October Festival, Golf Tournament ALGARVE
• 4th APPC Solidarity Tournament