An understanding of golf etiquette makes the game more enjoyable for everyone.
Extreme Weather Policy
The Club’s Extreme Weather Policy regarding weather and impact on golf can be accessed by Clicking Here.
Rules of Golf
The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews and the United States Golf Association, in consultation with other golfing bodies from throughout the world, carry out their review of the Rules of Golf on a four yearly basis. Click Here to view the current Rules of Golf.
Checking in prior to play
All members and guests are required to ‘check in’ at the Golf Shop prior to play. On competition days, members are expected to arrive at least 15 mins prior to your tee time. No play may commence from the 10th Tee without the permission of the Golf Shop staff.
Pace of Play
The Board encourages a prompt pace of play to enhance everyone’s enjoyment out on the course and has developed some simple and practical solutions to assist members with maintaining momentum during a round. Members are asked to adhere to the following guidelines:
- The maximum time for 18 holes in single Stableford and par events is 4 hrs 5 minutes and 4 hrs 15 minutes for stroke events, inclusive of a stop at the half way house.
- Be ready at the tee at least five minutes prior to your scheduled tee time.
- Before teeing off determine the lowest marker who is responsible for etiquette and pace of play of the group.
- The key responsibility is to KEEP UP WITH THE GROUP IN FRONT.
- Play a provisional ball when in doubt.
- Move promptly between shots.
- Particularly on the tee, play out of turn if necessary.
- On the green, leave your clubs as close as practical to the next tee.
- “Pick up” immediately if you cannot score on the hole.
- If falling behind the group in front, the first two players to putt out should proceed to the next tee and hit off.
Sand Buckets
All players, regardless of pulling or carrying golf clubs, must carry and use a sand bucket. At all times of the year, divot holes must be filled with sand. This includes divots taken in the rough. Please do not replace the divot. Pitch marks on greens must be repaired.
