While the Winter Course is in operation, the following rule is in effect at Westray Golf Club:
A ball lying on any closely mown area in The General Area may, without penalty, be lifted, cleaned and placed within 6 inches (150mm) of where it originally lay, but not nearer the hole and not in a penalty area or on a putting green.
Closely mown area: putting green and fairway
General Area: within the boundary of the course
6 inches: Approximately the length of a scorecard.