Course Markings for Hazards

Course markings for hazards must be defined differently for players with different abilities. The hazard lines need to be higher up, and further away from the slope. Generally, the hazard line for a player with a different ability should be at the top of the slope for safety reasons. 

If the hazard line is too close to the hazard and on a slope, it could be potentially unfair and an extremely dangerous situation for players with different abilities. If the course is already marked, the PGA of Canada will recommend a local rule be added for the PAT granting additional club-lengths of relief be granted for all players of different abilities as deemed necessary to make it safe. The PGA of Canada’s primary concern needs to be the safety of all players with different abilities in these situations. 

A seated player only will be given a minimum of 4 club lengths relief for all drops from any hazard plus any additional club-lengths due to the marking of hazards and local rules added to ensure the safety of all players with different abilities.