1. INTRODUCTION
The Constitution of the Club empowers the Board of Directors (the Board) to make By-Laws in accordance with Article 51(b) considered necessary or desirable for the proper control, administration and management of the Club's finances, affairs, interests, effects and property and for the convenience, comfort and well-being of the Members of the Club
All Members have a responsibility to be familiar with the By-Laws.
It is the responsibility of the Proposer and Seconder on election to membership of their nominee, to ensure that the new Member is informed of the pertinent rules governing the conduct of the Club and further, that they have a sufficiently advanced knowledge of the Rules of Golf to act as a marker to a fellow competitor.
Any concerns as to the By-Laws should be addressed in writing to the General Manager.
GOLF AND AMENITIES RELATED
2. COURSE* & BOOKING RIGHTS FOR MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES
*Note: Use of course incorporates all practice areas.
7 Day Playing Members (incl. Intermediate)
Male Female
- May not use the course on Tuesday until the first available social time after 2:00pm.
Provisional 7 Day Playing Members (incl. Intermediate)
- May not use the course on Wednesday until the first available social time after 2:00pm.
Male Female
- May not use the course on Tuesday until the first available social time after 2:00pm.
- May only book on the Wednesday and Saturday timesheet after 4pm two days prior.
7 Day Junior (12-17yrs of age)
- May not use the course on Wednesday until the first available social time after 2:00pm.
- May only book on the Tuesday and Saturday timesheet after 4pm two days prior
Male Female
- May play each day of the week with the following exceptions:
- May not use course on Tuesday until the first available social time after 2:00pm.
- May participate in Club competitions after obtaining a GA Handicap of 34 or less**
- May only book on competition timesheets two days in advance.
- May play each day of the week with the following exceptions:
- May not use course on Wednesday until the first available social time after 2:00pm.
- May participate in Club competitions after obtaining a GA Handicap of 44 or less**
- May only book on competition timesheets two days in advance.
**The Director of Golf, Captain or Vice-Captain must have confirmed the junior has a sound understanding of the Rules and Etiquette to be eligible for competition play.
5 Day Playing Members (incl. Intermediate)
Male Female
- May not use the course on Saturdays.
- May not use the course on Tuesday until the first available social time after 2:00pm.
- May not use the course on Saturdays.
- May not use the course on Wednesday until the first available social time after 2:00pm.
Provisional 5 Day Playing Members (incl. Intermediate)
Male Female
- May not use the course on Tuesdays or Saturdays.
- May only book on the Wednesday and Sunday timesheet after 4pm two days prior. - May not use the course on Wednesdays or Saturdays. - May only book on Tuesday and Sunday timesheet after 4pm two days prior.
Special Senior (2 Day) Playing Members
Male Female
Eligibility:
Open to male members who have attained both 70 years of age and 35 years of membership.
Cap: 30
May play on Monday and Thursday
Eligibility:
Open to female members who have attained both 70 years of age and 35 years of membership.
Cap: 30
May play on Tuesday and Thursday
Note: Where an Exclusive Use Group Thursday booking has prevented access, a 2 Day Playing Member may book into the Friday timesheet immediately following the Exclusive Use date.
Non-Amateur Members (Professionals)
Eligibility: Per Constitution
Playing Rights: As per 7 Day Playing Members
Restrictions: Not entitled to win the Monthly Medal, Special Board Events, Club Championship or any scratch trophy.
Country 5 Day Playing Members & Country 7 Day Playing Members
Eligibility: Permanent place of residence is outside a radius of 150 kms from the GPO Sydney
Playing Rights: As per respective 5 Day and 7 Day Playing Members
Restrictions: Limit of 15 games (5 Day) and 20 games (7 Day) each financial year (October to September).
Non-Playing Members
Eligibility: Per Constitution
Playing Rights: May play a total of eight (8) times a financial year (October to September)
May use the Club’s practice areas on days on which they are entitled to play.
May introduce guests on days on which they are entitled to play.
Restrictions: May only play competition rounds Monday, Thursday & Friday and social each day excluding Saturday. Non-Playing members must remain in the category for a minimum of 6 months.
Absentee Members
Eligibility: Per Constitution
Playing Rights: May play a total of eight (8) times a financial year (October to September)
May use the Club’s practice areas on days on which they are entitled to play.
May introduce guests on days on which they are entitled to play.
Restrictions: May only play competition rounds Monday, Thursday & Friday and social each day excluding Saturday. Absentee members are liable for the member introduced guest fee for each round played.
All bookings via golf shop or administration as direct booking access not enabled Absentee members must remain in the category for a minimum of 12 months.
House Members
• House Members who are playing members of another Golf Australia affiliated or overseas golf club may be invited to play golf up to a total of 8 times in competition when guests are allowed, subject to the payment of the members guest fee.
• House Members who are not playing Members of another Golf Australia affiliated or overseas golf club may be invited to play golf as a guest of Playing Member up to a total of 8 times in social play when guests are allowed, subject to the payment of the members guest Fee.
• Former Playing Members who are House & Bowling Members may use the practice putting green excluding Saturdays.
• May use Bowling facilities
Bowling Members (closed)
• Bowling Members rights as per House Members.
Overseas Members
Eligibility: 18 years of age and over, whose permanent place of residence is outside Australia and who is visiting Australia. Playing Rights: As per 7 Day Playing Members
Life Members
Playing rights as per a 7 Day Playing Member.
Corporate Members
Playing rights as per a 7 Day Playing Member.
Talented Golfer Members
Playing rights as per a 7 Day Playing Member.
Cadet Members (Age 8-14)
Unable to play in regular competitions, however, may play on the course within the Cadet competition times on a Saturday afternoon.
May play within social times accompanied by another adult Club member
Bowling Green Use
• Use of the bowling green is an entitlement of all membership
• Members wishing to have a roll-up are requested to contact the Bowling Club coordinator.
3. CHANGES OF MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES
• Members subject to Board approval may apply to transfer category where a vacancy exists.
• In accordance with Article 29(a) of the Club's Constitution,the Member will be required to pay the difference between the entrance fee and/or annual subscription applicable to the category to which the Member desires to be transferred.
• In accordance with Article 29 of the Club's Constitution,changes for all categories are only permitted on application made prior to the end of the Clubs financial year (30 Sept) and any approval will apply to the following financial year (OctoberSeptember).
Note: Persons who are elected as House, Bowling or Overseas Members who wish to transfer to a playing category are subject to application to the Board and payment of the applicable entrance fee. (Article 29(b)).
Note: In accordance with Article 29(a) the Board may apply at its discretion the difference between the entrance fee and/or annual subscription to any Members having transferred or elected to House, Bowling or Overseas wishing to return to a Playing Category
4. VISITORS & GUESTS PLAYING RIGHTS
• Guests playing in competitions must be a full financial playing member of a Golf Australia affiliated or overseas golf club.
• Members are responsible for their guests compliance with the By-Laws.
• The time sheet is to show the name of any Visitor or Members Guest and their home club. Fees
• A Guest or Visitor’s Fee (as determined by the Board from time to time) is to be paid for each guest or visitor introduced to play on the course or use the practice facilities.
• Guests using the Clubhouse must be signed into the Club by the member
• Visitors and Member guests must register Guest/s into the Golf Shop prior to accessing the course, where the guest details are to be entered into the guest and visitor register with payment to be made at the Golf Shop before play commences.
• A bag tag for the day of play will be provided which is to be affixed to the visitor or Guests golf bag and must be clearly visible at all times.
• The 9 hole Guest Fee may be applied for two weeks following any major greens renovation period.
Maximum Rounds – Guests or Visitors
A visitor or Guest may play up to eight (8) occasions in each financial year (October to September), any subsequent rounds require General Manager or delegated authority approval.
Monday
Competitions: Members may host 1 guest, additional guests (3) may be accommodated with approval from the General Manager or delegated representative.
Social: Members may host up to 3 guests
Tuesday
Competitions: Members must obtain approval from the Club Captain or General Manager to invite a (1) guest to play within the competition.
Social: Members may host up to 3 guests
Wednesday
Competitions: Members must obtain approval from the Club Captain or General Manager to invite a (1) guest to play within the competition.
Social: Members may host up to 3 guests
Thursday
Competitions: Members must obtain approval from the Club Captain or General Manager to invite a (1) guest to play within the competition.
Social: Members may host up to 3 guests
Friday
Competitions: Members may host 1 guest with approval from the General Manager or delegated representative.
Social: Members may host 1 guest, or up to 3 guests with approval from the General Manager or delegated representative.
Note: Guests are not permitted in competition times on days when the Club is hosting a major Club event, Inter Club matches or Club Championship matches.
Saturday
Competitions: Members must obtain approval from the Club Captain or General Manager to invite a (1) guest to play within the competition.
Social: Members may host 1 guest, or up to 3 guests with approval from the General Manager or delegated representative.
Sunday
Competitions: Members may host 1 guest with approval from the General Manager or delegated representative.
Social: Members may host 1 guest, or up to 3 guests with approval from the General Manager or delegated representative.
Note: Guests are not permitted in competition times on days when the Club is hosting a major Club event, Inter Club matches or Club Championship matches.
Public Holidays
Competitions: Members may host 1 guest with approval from the General Manager or delegated representative.
Social: Members may host 1 guest, or up to 3 guests with approval from the General Manager or delegated representative.
Twilight Competitions
Members are generally limited to one playing guest unless variation promoted or with approval from the General Manager or delegated representative.
Visitor & Guests Maximum Handicaps
The maximum handicap for visitors & guests in male competitions is 36 and in female competitions, 45. Application may be made to the General Manager who may allow variations to this By-Law.
Children of Members (Non-Members from 7 years of age to 17)
• Children and grandchildren under 18 years of age of Playing Members may play on the course during non-competition time in the company of their grandparent(s), parent(s) or Member upon payment of the applicable fee.
• They must have their own set of clubs, be dressed according to the Club's regulations and must not drive a motorised golf cart.
• The attention of Members is drawn to the Registered Clubs Act, which provides that children under 18 years of age are not permitted in areas of the Clubhouse where liquor may be served unless the Licensing Court specially approves those areas.
6. DAILY TIME SHEETS | GENERAL INFORMATION
• A time sheet applies for every day of the week.
• Before booking for golf, Members are advised to view the Club’s website or contact the Golf Shop for any changes to programmed events.
• All Visitors and Member Guests must first check into the Golf Shop before using the golf course or practice facilities.
• All Members should first check into the Golf Shop before using the golf course or practice facilities.
• No Member is to place another Member’s name on a timesheet without his/her prior permission.
• A Member must not book more than 4 players during each attendance at the kiosk or logged session.
• A maximum of four players per group applies to social and competition rounds. In special circumstances, but not as a regular arrangement, the General Manager or Captain/Vice Captain may approve in excess of this number.
• The ‘course’ comprises the golf links and the practice areas.
Social Play
• Permitted on the golf course each day of the week within designated times as described on the booking sheets. Social play is permitted for Members after the daily competitions.
• For social golf, bookings open one week in advance, either in person or via the Members’ section of the Club’s website or by telephone.
Member, Guests and Visitor Tags
All players using the course must display either a current membership tag or a visitor's tag.
7. DAILY COMPETITIONS & BOOKINGS
• All Members should report to the Golf Shop at least 20 minutes before their scheduled hit-off time.
• Members must cancel their tee time as soon as possible if they are unable to play.
• Members cancelling on the day of play (outside of exceptional situations) will be charged the competition fee. Failure to cancel a tee time, at least 2 hours prior to tee-off or repeatedly, may lead to disciplinary action.
• Members booked in timeslots allocated for competition must play in the event of the day unless an optional Social play is available.
• Social play is permitted within the designated social tee times.
• Members are required to book or register with the golf shop prior to any play on the course. Bookings for daily competitions are to be made as follows:
MONDAY
Format:
One Tee Start from the 1st
General: Open Medley Draw, Medley Optional competition, 9h competition & social play
Eligible: Non-Playing, Absentee, 2 Day (male), 5 Day, 7 Day & Life.
Bookings: Via Golf Shop, Clubhouse kiosk, phone or internet from 7.00am 7 days prior.
Notes: Nil.
Monday Tee Allocation Schedule
Sunrise to 9:00am Course Closed to play
9:00am-9:16am: Medley: Optional Competition/Social (18h) 9:24am- 10:20am Medley: Open Draw Competition (Roll up start in Champion’s Bar before 9:00am) 10:28am- 11:22am Medley: Optional Competition/Social (18h)
11:30am- 12:00pm*** Medley: 9h Optional Competition/Social 12:08pm*** - Sunset Social Play
***Seasonal variation applies
TUESDAY
Format:
Two Tee Start from the 1st & 11th
General: Women’s competition & Medley social play
Eligible: 2 Day (female), 5 Day, 7 Day & Life.
Bookings: Via Golf Shop, Clubhouse kiosk, internet or telephone after 5:00pm 8 days prior.
Notes: a. New Members on handicaps above 36 may book from 10.00am on the Monday prior and are encouraged to play in the afternoon field.
b. For shotgun starts including Opening and Closing Days, booking times will be available from the Golf Shop by telephone or internet 3 weeks prior.
c. Two playing times will be reserved for use of 7 Day members for on the day bookings into competition. These times may be released prior in the event of waitlisted 7 Day members.
Tuesday Tee Allocation Schedule
Sunrise to 7:00am Course Closed to play
7:00am – 14:00pm
Incl. 11:15am-12:00pm
Women’s Competition Women’s 9h Competition
14:00pm - Sunset Social Play
WEDNESDAY
Format:
Two Tee Start from the 1st & 11th General: Men’s Competition & Medley social play
Eligible: 5 Day, 7 Day & Life.
Bookings: Alternating between the 1st and 11th tee, bookings open 8 days prior online 18:00 and the alternative tee 7 days prior via Golf Shop or Clubhouse kiosk from 6.00am and via internet and phone from 6.15am.
Notes:
a. For visitor days, booking times will be available from the Golf Shop via tele- phone or internet 14 days prior at the same opening times.
b. Two playing times will be reserved for use of 7 Day members for on the day bookings into competition. These times may be released prior in the event of waitlisted 7 Day members.
Wednesday Tee Allocation Schedule
Sunrise to 7:00am Course Closed to play
7:00am – 15:00pm Men’s Competition 15:00pm - Sunset Social Play
THURSDAY
Format:
One Tee Start from the 11th
General: Medley Optional competition, 9h competition & social play (subject to Group Exclusive Use Bookings 6 per annum)
Eligible: Eligible:Non-Playing, Absentee, 2 Day, 5 Day, 7 Day & Life.
Bookings: Via Golf Shop or Clubhouse kiosk from 6.00am Via the internet/phone from 6.15am from 7 days prior.
Notes: Nil.
Thursday Tee Allocation Schedule
Sunrise to 7:00am Course Closed to play
7:00am – 9:08am Medley: Optional Comp/Social (18h) 9:16am – 9:56am Medley: Open Draw (Roll up start in Champion’s Bar before 8:30am) 10:04am – 11:00am Medley 9h Optional Comp/Social 11:08am – 12:00pm Medley Optional Comp/Social (18h) 12:08pm – Sunset Social Play
FRIDAY
Format:
OneTee Start from the 1st
General: Medley Optional competition, 9h competition & social play
Eligible: Non-Playing, Absentee, 5 Day, 7 Day & Life.
Bookings: Via Golf Shop or Clubhouse kiosk from 6.00am Via the internet/phone from 6.15am from 7 days prior.
Notes: Where an Exclusive Use Group Thursday booking has prevented access, a 2 Day Playing Member may book into the Friday timesheet immediately following the Exclusive Use date.
Friday Tee Allocation Schedule
Sunrise to 7:00am Course Closed to play
7:00am – 10:04am Medley: Optional Comp/Social (18h)
10:12am -10:44am Medley 9h Competition
10:52am – 12:30pm*** Medley: Optional Comp/Social (18h)
12:38pm*** – Sunset Social Play
***Seasonal variation applies
SATURDAY
Format:
Two Tee Start from the 1st & 11th
General: Medley Competition & social play
Eligible: 7 Day & Life.
Bookings: Alternating between the 1st and 11th tee, bookings open 8 days prior online 18:00 and the alternative tee 7 days prior via Golf Shop or Clubhouse kiosk from 6.00am and via internet and phone from 6.15am.
Notes:
a. Social play may commence earlier when competition field has cleared.
b. For visitor days, booking times will be available from the Golf Shop via tele- phone or internet 14 days prior at the same opening times.
Saturday Tee Allocation Schedule
Sunrise to 6:30am Course Closed to play
6:30am – 15:00pm*** Medley Competition 15:00pm - Sunset Social Play
SUNDAY
Format:
One Tee Start from the 1st
General: Medley competition & social play
Eligible: 5 Day, 7 Day & Life.
Bookings: Via Golf Shop & Clubhouse kiosk from 6:00am Via internet/phone from 6.15am 7 days prior.
Notes: For visitor days, bookings open via the Golf Shop, phone or internet 14 days prior from 6:00am
2 Tee start in Team Event Hosted Days
Sunday Tee Allocation Schedule
Sunrise to 6:30am Course Closed to play
6:30am – 12:30pm*** Medley Competition 12:38pm*** - Sunset Social Play
***Seasonal variation applies
PUBLIC HOLIDAY
Mid-week: Adopts Sunday 1 tee timesheet format
Courtesy
• No-one should move, talk or stand close to or directly behind the ball or a hole when a player is preparing to play or making a stroke.
• At all times players are to play without delay.
• No player is to play until the players in front are out of range.
• It is each player's responsibility to be ready to play.
• As soon as it becomes apparent that a ball will not easily be found, players searching for the ball are to signal the players behind them to play through. Play may not continue until the players who have played through are out of range.
• When the play of a hole has been completed, players are to leave the putting green before marking their score cards.
• All groups in the Competition of the Day must maintain their position in the field (see By-Law 9).
Alcohol – On Course
• Open packaged alcohol purchased from Manly GC unless restricted by an event terms of competition or other by-law may be consumed on the Course, but not practice areas.
• For external non-member events, unless approved prior to an event by the General Manager the consumption of alcohol on the course is not permitted.
Mobile Phones
• Mobile phones and mobile devices must be on silent while Members and guests are on the Club’s premises.
• Calls may be taken or made only in the business area (western end of the Champions Bar), locker rooms or the Club’s car park unless in the case of a medical emergency.
• Members may use mobile phones and mobile devices to check emails, texting or for scoring purposes or source information.
• The General Manager may grant approval for on-course use in other circumstances.
• Breach of this By-Law will lead to disqualification from the Competition of the Day.
• Additionally, the General Manager may enforce an automatic 14-day suspension of playing rights penalty to any Member found to be in breach of this By-Law.
Electronic Equipment
With the exception of distance measuring devices (refer Golf Australia definition) other such electronic equipment such as radios, smart phones, iPods and the like, must not be used on the golf links or practice fairway except for scoring purposes or in compliance with other by-laws. Video cameras may be used on practice areas.
Priority on the Course
Course staff have right-of-way at all times and play is not to continue when any staff may be endangered. Members should not play a shot without first drawing the attention of the staff and wait to be signalled to hit up.
a. Players not participating in competitions must give way to competition players.
b. A single player has no standing and must give way to a match or group of any kind.
c. Knock-out matches have no priority over other players, but may be invited to play through.
d. Knock-out matches played during competition must maintain their position in the field.
e. Knock-out matches scheduled on a Wednesday or Saturday must only play within designated times for matches.
f. Other two-ball matches or groups have precedence over, and are entitled to pass, any three or four-ball matches or groups.
g. Any match or group playing a complete round is entitled to pass a match or group playing a shorter round.
h. Championship matches have right-of-way.
Motorised Transport
Notices on the course regulating the movement of golf carts and other motorised transport are to be strictly observed.
• The Board reserves the right to restrict the competitions in which golf carts may be used.
• Members may book the use of a golf cart one week in advance, either personally or by telephoning the Golf Shop.
• Golf carts must be driven only on Manly Golf Club property.
• Golf carts must not be driven onto tees, greens, between bunkers and greens,
• or within five metres of any green, bunker or water hazard. They must be parked in the areas provided where appropriate.
• No more than two persons may ride in a golf cart
• Persons in golf carts must not pull hand buggies.
• Under no circumstances may children under the age of 18 years be allowed to drive a golf cart.
• The hirer must observe and comply with the operating instructions printed on the hire agreement and displayed on the cart.
• Golf carts must be returned to the Golf Shop before closing time on the day of use.
• Care must be exercised when driving golf carts along the Clubhouse level and paths which are shared by other vehicles to avoid the risk of injury to other Members.
• The Board may require a medical capability certificate for any member to verify medically capable to operate motorised on course machinery (i.e. carts)
Other Forms of Transport Used to Play Golf
The use of a personal motorbike or other forms of motorised transport for playing golf is a concession and is subject to the approval of the Board. The current Board’s policy is that existing vehicles will be phased out and no new forms of privately owned motorised transport will be permitted on the course. On approval to use motorised transport the Member must complete and sign the special agreement form.
Note: Management reserves the right to restrict the use of golf carts and other forms of motorised transport on the course at any time.
Green Surrounds
• Pull buggies and electric buggies may traverse the green
• Golf carts must adhere to the warning signals and directives of the GPS system.
• Failure to do so may result in restrictions on use of golf carts and or a suspension of playing rights.
Care of Bunkers
• Before leaving a bunker, a player must carefully fill up and rake over all holes and footprints.
• Sand should be raked towards the middle of the bunker and not towards its edge.
• Bunker rakes must be left inside the bunker on the line of play.
• Players must always avoid walking up or down the face of bunkers.
Divots and Ball Marks
• A sand bucket must be carried and used at all times. A player failing to carry and use a sand bucket may be asked to leave the golf course.
• ‘In the general area’, a player must ensure that turf cut or displaced in the playing or practising of a shot is repaired by cutting in the sides and filling the area with sand.
• Damage to a green made by a ball is to be carefully repaired by bringing the sides of the ball mark into the centre and then tapping down the repaired area so that, as far as possible, no evidence of the damage is apparent.
• In taking practice swings, players should avoid causing damage to the course, particularly to the tees.
• Players must use due care to avoid any damage to any part of the course.
Avoidance of Damage to Greens by Flagsticks, Bags, etc.
• Players should ensure that when putting down bags or the flagstick no damage is done to a green.
• Care must be taken to ensure that there is no damage to the hole when standing close to it, when handling the flagstick or in removing the ball from the hole.
• The flagstick should be properly replaced before leaving the green.
• Players should be careful not to damage the surface of the green by leaning on their putters, particularly when removing the ball from the hole.
• The club head of a putter must not be used to remove a ball from the hole.
Course Closure
The course may be declared closed by the Match Committee or the General Manager in consequence of adverse weather conditions, and Members are not permitted to use the course during any period of closure.
9. PACE OF PLAY
The “lowest marker” in each group is to ensure the group maintains pace with the group directly in front. However, every Member of the group is responsible for the whole group’s speed of play.
If the Match Committee appoints a Marshall, as such, he/she is the representative of the Match Committee and any direction from the Marshall is to be followed.
Players are referred to Rule 6-7 of the Rules of Golf. The following specific By-Laws apply: The Match Committee is authorised to prescribe:
• Maximum playing times for rounds under particular circumstances.
• Maximum gaps between the finishing time of a group and the group in front.
• Penalties for failing to meet these requirements may include stroke penalties and disqualification from competitions.
• The deployment of a nominated Course Marshall. Please note the Course Marshall has the Match Committee’s authorisation to warn players of slow play, and if required, impose penalties.
• The variation to playing times, gaps and penalties to take account of particular events, abnormal playing conditions and other circumstances beyond the reasonable control of players.
• Members are to use all reasonable endeavours to complete their rounds in four hours inclusive of any stop at the Halfway House.
• On course concerns with pace of play should be communicated firstly to the Golf Shop
The Match Committee’s prescriptions will be outlined in the Club’s Pace of Play Guidelines. A copy of these guidelines is available on the Club’s website.
In accordance with Rule of Golf 6 - Players’ Responsibilities and Rule 33-7 - Disqualification Penalty, Committee Discretion; any issues as to abnormal conditions and other mitigating circumstances should be settled with the Match Committee.
The terms of this By-Law do not in any way diminish the obligation of all Members to play their golf in compliance with the Rules of Golf at a good pace and to maintain their position in the field.
At halfway, to ensure an acceptable pace of play, a group may not stop for refreshment where the group in front has already played shots to the 1st or 11th greens.
In the interest of maintaining the correct pace of play, "play when ready" is to be employed wherever possible when playing in fours. If pace of play is not being maintained two players of the group must putt out, proceed to the next tee and hit off.
10. USE OF PRACTICE AREAS
Members are limited to using the Practice Areas to the days that they are permitted to use the course contained within the playing rights.
The use of sand buckets is compulsory on all practice areas. Those practising must give way to those playing the course. Defined Practice Areas’ are:
• The practice nets.
• The Clubhouse practice area.
• The practice fairway.
Other than access rights contained in By-Law 2, Practice areas are reserved until 12 noon AEST & 1pm Daylight Savings on:
• Tuesdays – for 5 Day and 7 Day Playing Women
• Wednesdays – for 5 Day and 7 Day Playing Men
Practice Regulations
Note 1 – The Practice Fairway Northern Tee to Northern Green
• Shots permitted using only yellow range balls purchased from the Golf Shop.
• Players are restricted to strictly irons only, hit up to 150m or not beyond the black and white poles located towards the northern end of practice fairway.
• Practise shots onto the range must cease when a player on the 10th hole is crosses the boundary of the western tree line of the practice range.
• The General Manager may at discretion enforce an automatic 14 day suspension of playing rights penalty to any Member found to be in breach of this By-Law (9).
• Balls are not to be collected from northern portion of the fairway.
• Limit of one 30-ball basket to 1:00pm on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
• Divots must be sanded before leaving the tee.
• Range balls are to be left on practice fairway.
• Range balls may not be taken from practice areas or used on the golf course.
• Members must be booked or register attendance via the Golf Shop (insurance purposes)
Note 2 – The Practice Fairway from Southern Tee to Southern Green
• Chipping to green permitted using Members’ own golf balls
• A 20-ball limit to 1.00pm on Wednesdays & Saturdays.
• Divots must be sanded, pitchmarks repaired and balls collected on completion of practice.
Note 3 – Clubhouse Practice Area
• Putting on western end of green.
• Chipping to eastern end of green from course proper side.
• Both chipping and putting restricted to 5 balls.
• Bunker shots and chipping played to couch green restricted to a maximum of 20 balls.
• Divots and pitch marks are to be repaired on completion of practice.
Note 4–Practice on the GolfCourse priortoCompetition
Practice on the golf course on competition days will mean disqualification except when match play is involved and the rules of the competition allow for prior play on the course.
Note 5–Maximum ballson course duringpractise
A limit of two balls per player from tee to green applies for practise rounds on the course however players must, at all times, maintain their position in the field. Pace of play rule 8 applies.
Note 6 – Visitors & Guest access to practice areas
• Visitors who are not playing on the course, may use the practice facilities when accompanied by a Member. Visitors must be signed in, in the normal manner.
• A fee applies for each visitor for the use of the practice facilities only.
• Visitors playing on the course will have free access to practice facilities.
11. HANDICAPS
Handicaps are as per the Australian Handicap System. Details of this system can be viewed at: www.golflink.com.au
Rules & Handicapping
• The golfer's handicap that shows on Golf Link will be known as his/her GA handicap and this will be the base figure used and adjusted to gain the player's Daily Handicap.
• As per the Rules of Golf, it will be the player's responsibility to ensure his/her handicap is on his/her scorecard. The daily handicap is the necessary handicap to meet this requirement.
• Men- Maximum daily handicap for competition, including matchplay events, is 36.
• Women- Maximum daily handicap for competition, including matchplay events, is 45.
Board Discretion
• The Board of Directors may from time to time approve the alteration of a Member’s handicap, if, in its absolute discretion, and having regard to all of the circumstances including the Member’s results in any form of competition, it considers that the change is warranted under the handicap system which the Club follows. The Member shall have no right to make any representation to the Handicapper or to the Board of Directors in relation to any proposed alteration of the Member’s handicap.
Application of Handicaps
Individual
Match Play
Stroke, Par, Stableford - full handicap
• Men - full difference of handicap. Maximum handicap 36.
• Women - full difference of handicap. Maximum handicap 45. (exception summer fourball event over 10 holes)
See terms of competition (TOC) for each competition.
Foursomes
Mixed and Medley Four-Ball Events
Ambrose Events
Stroke, Par, Stableford - 1/2 of aggregate handicaps. Match Play - 1/2 of difference of aggregate handicaps.
Mixed Foursomes - 1/2 of aggregate handicaps. Canadian and American Foursomes (inc mixed) - 3/8 of aggregate handicaps.
Women play on full handicap and on par 74 rated red course
Four person 1/8, three person 1/6, two person 1/4 of aggregate handicaps (except when otherwise indicated for the listed fixture).
Four Ball Full handicaps to be used.
Grades Handicap Ranges
The grades for competition play will be determined by the Match Committee and are subject to variation dependent on field composition. Generally, unless otherwise determined the Grades are as follows:
MEN (Daily Handicap)
WOMEN (Daily
Handicap)
‘A’ Grade H’cap Up to 12 DIV I H’cap Up to 22
‘B’ Grade H’cap 13–20 DIV II H’cap 23– 32
‘C’ Grade H’cap 21–36 DIV III H’cap 33–45
Multi-day Competitions
In handicap events played over two or more days, a player’s handicap on each day shall apply in respect of that day’s play, unless otherwise specified.
12. COMPETITION GOLF
Any terms of competition applying to the Club's golf competitions and events will be determined by the Match Committee and advised to Members by way of a notice on the Board or website.
The Match Committee or its delegate has the right to determine when the golf course is unplayable and will, if necessary, suspend or cancel competition play as appropriate in the circumstances. Members will be advised at the time. The Match Committee may publish guidelines dealing with these procedures.
Order of Play
All competition play must commence on the tee stipulated on the timesheet booking. Holes must be played in the correct sequence.
Match Play
Match play must generally commence at the 1st tee and the holes played in correct sequence unless otherwise authorised by the Match Committee. (Note:11th teestartonThursdays)
Players playing a match are not entitled to simultaneously participate in a Club competition.
Matches booked within competition tee times may only use tee times designated for matches as follows:
• Monday: Anytime
• Tuesday: During social times
• Wednesday: 8:30am and 12:30pm
• Thursday: Anytime (Note: All play from 11th tee)
• Friday: Anytime
• Saturday: 8:30am and 12:30pm
• Sunday: Between 11:30am – 12:30pm
Matches may be booked in advance of time sheets opening and must be done through the Golf Shop.
Any match booking outside of these times must gain prior approval from the Captain, Vice-Captain or approved delegate.
Return of Scores / Cards
All scores or cards must be submitted or returned immediately after the completion of a competition round.
Electronic Card Return
The Match Committee is authorised to impose a term of competition in any competition requiring players to record their scores using the Club’s computer network, and to prescribe penalties for non-compliance.
Use of Tees
Play will be from the nominated tees of the day.
Practice from the Blue plates is only permitted with the approval of the Club Captain or General Manager.
Ties:- Match Play Competitions
Unless otherwise stated in the terms of the competition, a match which is all square at the 18th or 36th hole shall be continued from the 1st tee on a sudden death basis until one competitor or team wins a hole. In handicap match play, strokes shall continue to be taken in accordance with the appropriate index.
Ties:- Stroke Play Competitions
A stroke competition which ends in a tie shall be decided by a count back unless otherwise stipulated in the terms of competition of a particular event.
Special Events
Where qualification for a match play competition is to be determined in a Saturday competition or event, including a Monthly Medal & Club Championships, a count back will be used to determine qualifiers where necessary.
Variation of Terms of Competition
The Match Committee shall stipulate playing rules in the terms of competition for all competitions and events, and in so doing may vary any of the above provisions.
Use of Motorised Transport in Club Events
Men’s Events
• Motorised transport may generally be used in all events other than the Club Championship.
• Use of motorised transport may be granted for the Club Championship by the Match Committee representative upon written application prior to the commencement of the qualifying rounds.
• Approval is discretionary and will only be given where such machines are normally used by a player and/or use is supported by a current year medical certificate.
Women’s Events
• Motorised transport may generally be used in all events other than the Club Championship and Foursomes Championship
• Use of motorised transport may be granted for the Club Championship and Foursomes Championship by the Match Committee representative upon written application prior to the commencement of the qualifying rounds.
• Approval is discretionary and will only be given where such machines are normally used by a player and/or use is supported by a current year medical certificate.
General
The right to use motorised transport as set out above is a concession. Inclement weather or course conditions may result in this mode of transport not being allowed on the course. Any use of motorised transport in Championship events by nonapproved users means forfeiting the right of qualifying or any other prizes on offer on the day.
