Course Etiquette

Etiquette On and Off the Golf Course
Players are asked to respect and abide by the following:
• Replace divots on fairways.
• Repair all pitch marks on greens.
• Level sand in bunkers.
• Do not to take trolleys onto the tees, greens or their surrounds.
• All competition matches have priority over casual games.
• Please keep the course tidy.
• All mobile phones are to be in silent mode.
Changing Facilities
The clubhouse has every facility required for changing into and out of golfing apparel.
Members are encouraged to use the locker room facilities, but recognise that due to
Covid-19 social distancing advice, members and visitors may feel safer changing in
the car park and this practice will be permitted until it is safe to re-introduce the no
changing in the car park rule.
Speed of Play – Policy
For Competition and Casual Golf some pointers to remember…
• Encourage ‘Ready Golf’ at all times – play when safe and ready to do so; not
necessarily in order of furthest ball from hole.
• Play a ‘provisional’ ball if you think there is danger that your first ball may be
lost or not easily found. It’s a lot quicker to play a second ball from the tee
than walk all the way back to the tee.
• Remember to always announce the brand name and number of your
provisional ball to the others in your group, as if you don’t, then it
automatically becomes the ball in play
• Look for your own ball before heading over to help others (where practicable).
Keep an eye on the time when you start your search – remember you have a
maximum of 3 minutes to search for it. After that the ball is officially lost, so
you should then play your provisional ball.
• Leave your bag or trolley near the exit from the green to the next tee.
• Mark your scorecard on the next tee, or if you’re first to tee off, play your tee
shot then mark the card.
• If you are holding up the group behind, there is no shame in calling players
through and it benefits everyone. The group behind will certainly appreciate it!
• In Casual Golf, groups that are holding up others will be asked to invite the
group behind through or be asked to walk on a hole to catch up.
• If you keep up with the group in front. You cannot be accused of slow play.
KEEP UP A GOOD PACE WHEN WALKING BETWEEN SHOTS AND
ENCOURAGE OTHERS TO DO LIKEWISE.