Etiquette & Dress Code
Dress Code
18 hole course:
- All golfers must wear golf specific tops/collared tops
- All golfers must were tailored shorts/trousers
- Golf shoes or trainers are permitted
9 hole course:
There is no strict dress code on the 9 hole golf course but we ask that no sleeveless tops are worn on the course unless they are golf specific.
Course Etiquette
Consideration of Others
- Please be respectful of all golfers on the course
- Do not play your shot until the group in front are out of range
- Please do not spend any longer than 3 minutes looking for lost golf balls as per the R&A rules of golf
- No music to be played out loud on the golf course
- On completion of a hole, please move swiftly towards the next tee
- Each player must have their own set of clubs
Priority on the Course
- Please keep pace with the group in front. If you should fall behind by 1 clear hole, let the group behind play through
- If you are playing 2 rounds on the 9 hole golf course, the second round must be started from the 1st
Safety
- Please shout “fore” if your ball is in danger of hitting anybody
- Please make sure that nobody is in a position to be struck by your club, ball or any loose impediments around the ball
- Always stand behind the player that is hitting their shot
Care of the Course
- Before leaving a bunker, please smooth over any holes and footprints with the rake. See video below.
- Always replace divots on the fairways and repair pitch marks on putting surfaces. Repaired immediately it only takes 24 hours to recover, leave it and it can take up to 15 days. See video below.
- Do not take your bag or trolley near the putting surface or between the bunkers and greens. Take care not to damage the hole when removing the flagstick.
- Do not damage the teeing areas by taking practice swings on them.
- Observe all notices regarding “Ground Under Repair” and keep to the designated paths, especially when using a trolley.
- Avoid walking on worn areas, even if this adds a few yards to your direct route.
Driving Range: Terms of Use
Please follow these simple rules:
- Use only range balls provided
- Leave all unhit balls with the basket when finished
- Return baskets to the designated area after use
- Do not step onto the grass
- Please aim only at designated targets
- If your shots exceed 250 yards, avoid using the clubs that could send the ball outside the target area
- No unauthorised coaching
Thank you for your cooperation and enjoy your practice!
If you have any questions regarding any of these points, please contact the Pro Shop