{"id":16389,"date":"2026-02-12T16:25:32","date_gmt":"2026-02-12T06:25:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.keperragolf.com.au\/cms\/?p=16389"},"modified":"2026-02-12T16:26:13","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T06:26:13","slug":"8th-hole-rules-refresher","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.keperragolf.com.au\/cms\/2026\/02\/8th-hole-rules-refresher\/","title":{"rendered":"8th Hole Rules Refresher"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>With the reopening of the 8th hole, we would like to take this opportunity to provide a refresher on a player\u2019s relief options in relation to the greenside <strong>Red Penalty Areas<\/strong> located on both the left and right sides of the green.<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>Red Penalty Area \u2013 Additional Relief Option<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When a player\u2019s ball crosses into the <strong>Red Penalty Area<\/strong> between the marked <strong>Blue Lines<\/strong>, the player has the additional option of taking relief at the nearest designated drop zone (marked in blue) to the point where the ball last crossed the edge of the penalty area. This option is available regardless of whether the drop zone is nearer to the hole than the point of entry.<\/p>\n<p>Players may alternatively choose to proceed under the standard penalty relief options, if preferred.<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>New Guard Rail Installation<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>With the reinstatement of the 8th green and retaining wall, a new guard rail has been installed.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If a player\u2019s ball lies outside the penalty area and the guard rail interferes with the player\u2019s stance or intended swing, relief may be taken under Rule 16.1 (Immovable Obstruction).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-16391 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.keperragolf.com.au\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Picture4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"257\" height=\"342\" \/>\n<ul>\n<li>If a player\u2019s ball lies within the penalty area, the player must proceed under the applicable penalty area relief options (Rule 8.6), under a one-stroke penalty.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-16392 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.keperragolf.com.au\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Picture2-450x600.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"256\" height=\"341\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.keperragolf.com.au\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Picture2-450x600.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.keperragolf.com.au\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Picture2.jpg 462w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 256px) 100vw, 256px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Safety Notice<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Members will also observe that a safety sign has been installed beyond the guard rail. 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