WHAT ARE YOUR LOCAL RULES?
Local Rules apply to individual golf courses and are in addition to published ‘The Rules of Golf’. Local Rules will be specific to the hazards, boundaries, obstructions etc of that particular course. Here’s ours:
1 Out of Bounds (Rule 18.2) – A ball is out of bounds beyond all boundary fences and walls, beyond all white upright posts and balls landing on the driving range. You must not play a ball from where it lies if it is out of bounds. Out of bounds is there for a reason – mainly because your next shot could endanger someone on another part of the course, or you could get injured playing your ball from where it lies.
2 Penalty Areas (Rule 17) – Yellow penalty areas marked with yellow posts (Rules 17.1d(1) and (2)). Red penalty areas marked with red posts (Rule 17.1d(3)).
3 Abnormal Course ConditionsWater Hazard (including Immovable Obstructions) (Rule 16)
(a) Immovable Obstructions – All artificially surfaced paths and roads including the bridges over the penalty areas on the 2nd, 4th and 9th fairways are immovable obstructions (Rule 16.1a applies)
(b) Ground Under Repair – Ground Under Repair will only be as designated by GUR signs
(c) Fixed Sprinkler Heads – All fixed sprinkler heads are immovable obstructions and relief without penalty is available under Rule 16.1b. In addition, if a ball lies in the general area and on immovable obstruction on or within two club-lengths of the putting green and within two club-lengths of the ball intervenes on the line of play between the ball and the hole. the player may take relief without penalty as follows: The ball must be lifted and dropped at the nearest point of complete relief to where the ball lay that (a) is not nearer the hole, (b) avoids intervention, and (c) is not in a penalty area or on a putting green. There is no relief under this Local Rule if the player chooses a line of play that is clearly unreasonable
Penalty for breach of local rule: Match Play – loss of hole / Stroke Play – 2 stroke loss
Course Etiquette
All green fees must be paid before play commences and whereupon players agree to abide by the rule regulations
Players are expected to have consideration to other players whilst playing the course and let faster groups through
Golfers playing 18 holes must report to reception after 9 to check in for their second 9
Players must wear a shirt or suitable top and suitable footwear (ideally golf shoes) at all times
All divots must be replaced and pitch marks on the green repaired
Trolleys & golf bags must not be taken onto tees and greens
All players must have their own set of golf clubs in their own golf bag
All players must have adequate personal insurance including Public LIability
Barlborough Links Golf & Leisure Ltd accept no responsibility for any loss, damage or injury of any description, howsoever arising, to any player and/or spectator
Gift Vouchers
All our gift vouchers are subject to the following T&C’s:
- Gift vouchers are valid for one year from date of purchase
- Gift vouchers must be redeemed by the expiry date – no extensions
- Non-transferable
- No cash value – cannot be exchanged for cash, credit or to purchase additional vouchers
- Treat as cash – no replacements for lost/stolen vouchers
- If you return a product purchased with a gift voucher, a credit will be issued
- May be used in full or part payment of a product/service
CLUB CODE OF CONDUCT
The code of conduct is there to ensure everyone can enjoy their time at Barlborough Links Golf Club. We are proud of our club – its a family friendly environment with people of all ages welcome.
We therefore expect all players to conduct themselves in a disciplined manner, demonstrating courtesy and sportsmanship at all times, regardless of how competitive they are.
We expect all visitors to:
– Demonstrate the utmost respect for all other players and our staff
– Show respect for the course and facilities at all times
– Treat everyone as you would wish to be treated
We do not expect players to:
– Use foul language of any kind, be it directed at someone or not
– Demonstrate aggressive behaviour of any kind
– Distract other players through unnecessary noise levels either on or off the course
Note: Failure to abide by the code of conduct may result in the offending individuals being asked to leave the premises, and in more serious cases, be banned from the club and the relevant authorities informed
Why Can’t I Share My Mates Clubs?
You wouldn’t share their trunks if you went swimming would you? Although you play golf with up to 3 other players, it’s an individual sport so you need your own equipment to play. One of the biggest complaints golf clubs across the board receive is concerning the pace of play. Bag sharing really slows down the pace of play and can lead to delays for the following group/s.
Say you hit your ball left and your playing partner hits it right, and you both need a 7 iron for your next shot you can see how easily the pace of the game can be slowed down. With golfers teeing off every 10 minutes here (some clubs its much less than that between start times), we need to keep everyone moving, so we insist on all players having their own set of clubs in their own bag, no exceptions
Why are Pitch Repair Tools Compulsory?
We have a big problem with pitch marks here. James from our team popped a ball in each pitchmark on the 6th green for a visual representation – there were 61 just on that one green. We took the decision in May 2021 to make pitch repair tools compulsory so that no-one could claim they didn’t have a repair tool as an excuse for not repairing pitch marks. You need to produce your repair tool to staff on every visit – we work on a rota so you may not always see the same person – and repair your own pitch marks please. If you haven’t made one but spot one, then we’ll be your bestie if you would take a few seconds to repair whilst waiting for the next tee or for your partners to hole out. Everyone wants a smooth putting surface and repairing your pitchmarks, along with the tireless efforts of our staff, really helps us keep the greens in good condition. And no, you can’t share – one pitch repair tool per player please.
Why Can’t I Play before 8am?
Start times from 07:30 are reserved for full members who have paid their annual fee and do not need to pay at Reception on arrival. If you want to play from 07:30, you’ll need to be a full 5 or 7 day member. Reception staff start at 07:45 ready for the paying affiliate and non-member players from 8am. Our Greenkeeping team is here earlier to get ahead of players and cut, so we don’t allow any play before 07:30 to give our team the chance to get a good chunk of cutting done before the opening hours of the course.
I’m Under 18 – Can I Play?
Yes you can, however we want to keep you safe so theres a few rules! Here is our Junior Golfer Policy – please read it as it includes information on accompanying adult ratios, and we’ll also need these forms completing with emergency contact details. (Note: Juniors do not have to join a membership – please provide parent email address, junior first & last names, junior dob, junior phone number, parent/guardian phone number,