All decisions on the running of competitions, local rules in force and in particular course conditions remain the responsibility of the Match & Handicap Committee. Members should be aware that the following rules apply.

Members scheduled to play in the Saturday Competition must if unable to compete withdraw their names from the timesheet by 5:30pm at latest, on the preceding Friday evening.

Members not doing so will be fined the cost of the competition and will be ineligible to compete in future competitions until such fines are paid.

Members failing to withdraw their names in 3 subsequent weeks will automatically lose their entitlement to that particular tee off time. If exceptional circumstances apply you must notify the Match & Handicap Committee in writing.

Members are required to report to the starter 5 minutes before their allocated tee off time. Failure to do so will result in a 2 shot penalty and may result in disqualification from the competition.

To compete in the Saturday competition a minimum of 3 members must play in each group. On occasions the starter will require players to move from their regular four ball to make up such groups. It is expected that players will respect and facilitate instructions from the starter.

Any queries or questions not immediately answerable by the starter should be directed in writing to the Match & Handicap Committee.

The starter is there to facilitate your entry to the competition. If he imposes a fine or penalty it is at the request of the club council. Please respect the authority given to the starter - don’t get into a dispute with him; forward your appeal or details of your dispute in writing to the Match & Handicap committee if you are unhappy.

Members should be aware that any verbal abuse directed at the starter or such appointed officer on duty will be brought to the attention of the council.

MATCH & HANDICAP COMMITTEE

Question: 10th Hole - Is the area to the left-hand side over the burnt line and within the hedge boundary (after the stone wall) deemed out of bounds?. (No white stakes visible)
Answer: 10th Hole – the area to the left of the burnt line is out of bounds.

Question: 2nd / 17th Hole - If a ball landing in the area marked GUR / i.e. new plantations cannot be found, is a free drop the correct rule or play the ball as lost. i.e. back to original position prior to shot
Answer: GUR – the area’s to the rear of the 2nd green and right of the 17th fairways are treated as GUR. If a ball comes to rest in an area marked GUR the ball should be dropped within 2 club lengths of the spot it entered the GUR ensuring the ball is no closer to the hole. A ball cannot be considered lost in an area marked GUR. However it must be certain that the ball if not recovered entered the area marked GUR.

Question: On all holes if a ball comes to rest beside a small un-staked tree, is there free relief or do you play the ball as it lies
Answer: Relief from staked trees – relief may be taken from staked trees, boxed trees (if any remain) or trees less than 1 club length in height. Relief is to be taken as follows; the ball may be dropped within 1 club length of the closest point of relief.

Question: Can you hire a golf buggy if you are 16 and have a provisional licence?
Answer: Unfortunately you are not permitted to hire a golf buggy unless you hold a full driving licence.