Specific Blue Flag Rules

• Blue flag holders sharing a buggy with a non-blue flag user must not pass on the privileges of use.
• The 90-degree rule must be followed at all times.
• Buggy users, including those with blue flags, must comply with directions from Course Marshalls.
• Blue flag users can go past the fairway exit signs but only if this is required in order to play a shot to the green.
• The buggy should be driven no closer than 10 meters to the green and to the side of the green approaches. The trolley exit signs will mark this line.
• The exit point from this position must be to the path round the green and not by taking shortcuts to the next tee.
• Blue flag users must park on the path at the nearest access point to the green or tee whenever possible and then proceed on the path to the next tee and fairway.
• Blue flags must be visible 20cm above the top of the buggy so players/visitors can see them.

Shortcuts which are NOT permitted (examples, not a complete list):

1. Direct access from the 10th fairway right to the right of the green to the 11th.
2. Directly from the 11th fairway to the 12th tee.
3. Directly from the left-hand side of the 13th fairway up the slope and over the kerb to the 14th tee.
4. Driving to the left of the 14th green and 13th & 15th tees.
5. From the right-hand side of the 15th fairway and green to the 16th tee.
6. Directly up the slope from the 1st green to the 2nd tee.
7. Exiting the 9th hole from the left of the green directly to the path in front of the clubhouse.

Specific Red Flag Rules

El Paraiso Members Club Code of Conduct Version 2.2 – September 2020

In certain very exceptional circumstances, a red flag may be issued to a member with debilitating health problems or a disability.

Rules and guidance for the use of red flag holders are the same as for blue flag holders. However:

• Users may park their buggy closer to the green surfaces at the sides and rear of greens when the terrain from buggy paths makes access difficult.
• Users may also take their buggy closer to tees when this is both practical and necessary.

Policy approved by the Board of El Paraiso Golf Club and officers of the Members Club Committee.