Dress
Please dress smartly on the course and in the clubhouse.
You can wear recognised golf clothing or any smart attire such as collared t-shirts /trousers /tailored shorts.
Golf shoes must be worn.
Jeans, tracksuits and football shirts are not permitted.

Etiquette

Don’t panic!
Although there is etiquette to playing golf, it’s mostly common sense. Golf etiquette exists for three reasons-
• -Safety
• -Fair play
• -Protecting the course

Please try to follow these simple guidelines-

Playing your shot
Only play when it is safe to do so. If there is any chance your ball may hit another golfer, you must shout a loud ‘Fore’. If in doubt, shout ‘Fore’ anyway. It’s never wrong to do so.

Greens staff have priority on the course so do not play if they’re in range. They will let you through when they can.

Do not move, make any noise or stand too close when fellow players are playing their shots.
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Pitch marks
Make sure you have a pitch mark repair tool. Always make a point of repairing your own pitch mark as recovery of the turf is much quicker if repair is immediate. Repair any others you may see too.

Bunkers
Rake bunkers after you’ve played from them. Ensure a smooth surface with no ridges.

Putting Lines
You should not walk on another player’s putting line.

Divots
Divots on the fairway should be replaced and trodden in. Remember that birds often turn over divots looking for worms so if you see loose divots on the fairway they’re not always because of careless golfers. Please repair them.

Slow play
Slow play should always be avoided as it can spoil the enjoyment of those playing behind you. If you are holding up a game behind you, invite them through. If you become more than a hole behind the game in front, you must stand aside.

Tips to avoid slow play
• Be ready to play as soon as it is your shot.
• Watch where fellow players’ shots go to minimise time spent looking for balls.
• Leave you golf bag where you will go to the next tee.
• Agree that whoever’s ready can tee off first.
• Clear the green as soon as you have holed out.

Priority on the course
With a view to increasing the pace of play you must give priority to players on holes ahead of you unless otherwise indicated by signage.

Here are three examples-
• If you are putting on the first green, let those on the 17th tee off first.
• Players on the 6th tee should let those on the 9th tee play first.
• Players on the 15th fairway should let players on the 16th hole tee off first.