Course Etiquette

Respect for the Course

• Leave the course in the condition you would wish to find it.
• Repair pitch marks on the greens.
• Replace or repair divots in the fairways.
• Rake bunkers carefully after use, and leave the rake in the middle of the bunker.

Respect for Fellow Players

• Demonstrate sportsmanship and courtesy at all times.
• Remain still and quiet while others are playing.
• Avoid any actions that may distract other players.
• Stay near the green to observe fellow players complete the hole.

Pace of Play on the Course

• Maintaining an appropriate pace of play is essential to the enjoyment of all players. All players must show consideration to others on the course at all times and contribute to the smooth flow of play.
• Each group is responsible for keeping pace with the group ahead. Players should not play until the group in front is clearly out of range. When preparing to play a shot that could potentially endanger others — including greenkeeping staff — ensure they are alerted and positioned safely. Greenkeepers have priority at all time – wait until they wave you to play up.
• If a ball is heading toward another person and presents a possible danger, a clear and immediate warning must be given. The traditional and universally recognised warning is “Fore.”
• If a group loses a clear hole and delays the group behind, they are required to invite the following group to play through, regardless of the number of players in that group. Even where a clear hole has not been lost, groups should invite faster players to play through whenever it becomes evident that they are being delayed.
• Players should also be ready to play promptly when it is their turn. To assist with pace of play, bags or carts should be positioned off the green on the side nearest the next tee to allow for efficient movement. Once a hole has been completed, players must vacate the putting green without delay. Only mark your card whilst one of your playing partners is playing their shot.
• The longest a round should take is 3 hours 30 minutes for a two ball, 3 hours 45 minutes for a three ball, and 4 hours for a four ball.

Respect for the Game

• Familiarize yourself with and adhere to the Rules of Golf and established etiquette standards.

Lost Ball

• If a ball may be lost outside a penalty area or out of bounds, a provisional ball should be played to save time.
• When searching for a ball, players must signal the group behind to play through as soon as it becomes apparent that the ball is unlikely to be found quickly. Players should not wait the full three minutes before doing so. After allowing a group to play through, do not resume play until that group has moved safely out of range.

Dress Code

On the Course

• Smart casual dress at all times.
• Shirts must have sleeves and collars. Shirts should be tucked in.
• Trousers and shorts should be tailored (with a fly, side pockets and a waistband). Blue denim jeans, camouflage military style
• trousers and tracksuits are not acceptable.
• Shoes should be designed specifically for golf. Trainer shoes are not permitted on the course.
• We allow mobile phones on the course but we ask that the volume is switched off and they are used for emergency purposes only.

Clubhouse Etiquette

• Smart casual dress at all times and smart footwear (shoes or clean trainers, no studs or spiked golf shoes).
• Football, rugby shirts or any clothing carrying slogans, numbers or illustrations that are not golf related are not to be worn in the clubhouse.
• Hats and caps should not be worn in the Clubhouse, other than locker rooms.
• Mobile phones within the clubhouse – we request that they are used with consideration of others in mind.