Etiquette

ETIQUETTE

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In Order For Members And Visitors To Enjoy Their Golf, And The Club Environment, The Following Etiquette Should Be Observed

  • The Clubhouse, Pizza-On-The-Green and patio are no smoking areas. Smoking is allowed in the designated smoking areas.
  • Although smoking on the course is allowed (other than in exceptional circumstances), used butts should be placed in the bins around the course and not discarded on the course
  • Course Marshalls are regularly on site and their role should be respected and their guidance followed. Disrespectful players will be reported to the Club Management and asked to leave the course
  • Changing rooms are available for you to change into your golf clothing/shoes. Do not use the
    car park for changing
  • Players are not allowed to share golf bags
  • Do not distract your playing partner/s by either talking, moving or standing too near them when they play their shot
  • Trolleys are not allowed on tees, greens, approaches to the green, in bunkers or between
    bunkers and the green
  • Ensure the course signage is always observed
  • Bunkers must always be raked after use
  • Please repair pitch marks on greens, replace fairway divots and use the mixture in the tee boxes to repair any tee damage
  • Respect players teeing off from the first tee when using the practice nets

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Safety

  • Do not play until you are certain that other players are out of range or greenkeepers are
    aware of your presence
  • Shout ‘FORE’ if you think that a shot may potentially hit someone
  • Ensure your practice swing does not endanger any of your playing partners

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Pace of Play

  • It is the responsibility of every player to play the game at a good pace. Course Marshalls will request you speed up if you fall too far behind
  • Ready golf is recommended to assist the pace of play
  • Always be aware of and considerate to the group in front and behind you
  • Slower groups should ask the group behind to ‘play through’ if they are continually having to wait to play their shot/s
  • A provisional ball should always be played if you suspect you may not find your ball
  • Players involved in a competition match may claim the right to pass ‘non-competition’ players