Field Measurement Standards & Verification

Overview

Specifications governing official field measurements, bunker distances, and verification procedures to ensure compliance with the published layout.

Key Points

• Regulated formats use standardized dimensions
• Measurement tools include tapes, stakes, and field schematics
• Verification ensures bunkers match the published layout
• Correct measurement reduces angle inconsistencies

Details

Field measurement standards ensure that regulated fields adhere to officially published layout documents. These measurements cover the width, length, boundary margins, bunker positions, and angles.

Officials or field crew members use layout schematics, measuring tapes, laser measures, and field markers to confirm correct placement. Reference points are typically established at the corners or along the centerline to maintain accuracy while laying out the field.

Verification is required before the start of regulated matches. If a discrepancy affects gameplay—such as a bunker that is too close to the centerline or positioned further back than intended—it must be corrected.

Accurate field measurement ensures that angles, lanes of fire, and bunker transitions remain consistent with the strategic intent behind the published layout.

Related Topics

• Field Layout & Bunker Interaction Rules
• Field Symmetry & Competitive Balance Requirements
• Refereeing & Officiating Standards
• Paint Checks & Penalty Implications