From Nationalclubgolfer · Steve Carroll · · 1m 10s
Preferred lies rule returns with winter twist
Golf clubs in England can use preferred lies from October 1 until April 30 next year, but must only apply them when weather makes scoring impossible.
In brief
Golf clubs in England can use preferred lies from October 1 until April 30 next year, but must only apply them when weather makes scoring impossible. England Golf requires golf clubs to use preferred lies only when extreme weather prevents acceptable scoring, not year-round. Originally reported by Nationalclubgolfer.
When preferred lies start
October 1 marks the first day of winter in the golf calendar for clubs in england.
Preferred lies definition
Preferred lies allows golfers to place their ball in a specified relief area without needing county permission.
Local rules for winter
Clubs can use three local rules from now until april 30 next year to handle weather and keep scores in the world handicap system.
When rules must be removed
Model local rules must be removed as soon as practically possible after weather conditions improve.
Weather condition rule
Clubs must use preferred lies only when weather makes acceptable scoring impossible without them.
What happens next
Clubs must switch off courses and tee sets in their whs software when weather prevents acceptable scoring.
The one thing
England Golf requires golf clubs to use preferred lies only when extreme weather prevents acceptable scoring, not year-round.
