CARE OF THE COURSE

All players, regardless of whether they are carrying their own clubs, using a buggy or riding in a golf cart, are required to carry a sand bucket to repair any unfilled divots through the green. When repairing a divot, care needs to be taken to ensure that the sand does not rise above the height of the surrounding grass.

When on the putting green, players are requested to watch for and repair any pitch marks. They need to particularly identify and repair any pitch mark made by their own ball in play. If unsure as to the correct method of repairing pitch marks, players should seek the advice of a fellow player or the Course Superintendent.

BUNKERS

Entry into and exit from bunkers should always be from the shallow end of the bunker. Upon leaving the bunker, players need to ensure that all footmarks and divots are raked over and that the rake is placed in the centre of the bunker aligned with the direction of play.

PRACTICE FACILITIES - PRACTICE HOLE

When using the Practice Hole, the following procedures apply:-

• The use of a club that would cause the ball to fly the green is not permitted.
• Balls must not be hit from the fairway back towards the Tee
• Practice is to cease when balls are being retrieved, when a player playing the 1st hole enters the Practice Fairway or when Course Staff are working on or crossing the Practice Fairway
• All Players using the Practice Hole at the same time need to agree to stop practice at periodic intervals to allow for the retrieval of balls
• Practice of chip shots is confined to the area behind the Green or to the small green to its right
• If the Green is being used for chipping practice, players practicing from the tee must ensure that they use clubs that will not allow them to reach the Green
• When walking from the Green to the Tee, players are to use the tree line bordering the 1st fairway or the roadway
• Hit only from the designated area of the Tee
• The Practice Hole is closed when the course is closed
• Yellow range balls are available from the Professional Shop during competition hours on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. During these times, members are not permitted to use their own supply of balls

USE OF GOLF CARTS AND SCOOTERS

The driver shall at all times drive the Golf Cart and scooter in a responsible manner and ensure compliance with the following requirements:-

• Driver must sign Club hire agreement form at the pro shop
• Driver to have a current drivers licence
• No more than 2 persons to ride in or on a Cart
• Feet to be kept inside vehicle
• Carts and Scooters are to be driven slowly down hills
• Brake on the Cart is to be set when stopped
• Carts and Scooters are not to be driven within 3 metres of any green or bunker
• Carts and Scooters are not to be driven within the treeline
• Carts and Scooters must only be driven on the fairways, paths and light rough
• All operating instructions displayed in the Cart must be complied with

Disregard of the above requirements may result in the Cart or Scooter being withdrawn with no refund of the hiring charge and additional action taken by the Board, including seeking compensation from the Hirer for the cost of any repairs.

Carts and Scooters may be used for all golf rounds, but priority will be given to members who have a medical certificate justifying their use. Members requesting the use of a Cart or Scooter for Major Championship or Match Play events will require a medical certificate and prior approval of the Match Committee.

Booking of Carts and Scooters can only be made by members with a medical certificate.