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Wellington College Golf Club Rules

General

  1. All play is members and their guests only, apart from official College matches.

  2. All guests must be signed in and the green fee paid at Wellington College Sports Centre before playing. Maximum number of guests per member per day is three. All guests must play with a member. Maximum penalty for breach of rule: Loss of Membership. Each guest may only play a maximum of six times in any one school year.

  3. If the course is closed, Sports Centre reception will be informed, and signs will be displayed on the gate to the course. Failure to observe these signs may result in loss of membership.

  4. All players should wear correct golf attire: golf shoes, not trainers; smart trousers (chino type), collared shirt or polo neck.

  5. Play should be in 2's, 3's or 4's.

  6. All players should have their own bag of clubs, with the Wellington College Golf Club membership tag securely attached.

  7. Always be aware of other players and greenstaff. Safety is of paramount importance.

  8. Do not make a noise or other disturbance on the course, except to shout "Fore!" if a ball is heading towards any other person.

  9. If those behind you are playing faster than you, stand aside and wave them to play through.

  10. Anybody caddying, or accompanying golfers for a walk around the course, should be bound by the same rules as golfers as regards attire and noise. In particular, the course should not be used as a playground.

Care of the Course

  1. When playing golf, it is unavoidable to take divots on fairways and to make pitchmarks on greens. Indeed, good shots will almost always cause some damage. It is imperative that this is repaired, and quickly. For instance, a pitchmark repaired within 15 minutes will be completely recovered within 48 hours, whereas one left for longer will take several weeks to recover. Divots should not be replaced on teeing grounds, as these will be seeded instead. Bunkers should be raked smooth.

  2. No chipping or pitching to the practice putting green. The practice pitching green will be used for this.

  3. No practising on the course.

  4. No trolleys on tees, greens or aprons. Trolleys should also follow any routing signs.

  5. The tees are not set as Medal, Men's and Ladies'. Players should choose to play from the tees which suit their standard. The white tees are the "Back tees", and are suitable for anyone with a handicap of 14 or less. The yellow tees are the "Middle tees", and are suitable for those with a handicap of 24 or less. Beginners and improvers should play initially from the red or forward tees.

  6. Dogs are prohibited.

  7. Smoking is prohibited.

  8. Vehicles should avoid going past Connaught Close to access the course. Vehicles should be parked opposite the stables on the area provided. Gates should not be obstructed and grass verges should not be used.