CLUB BYE-LAWS
The following Club Bye-Laws shall be deemed to have been made subject to, and in accordance
with sub-clause 19.2.20 of the Constitution.
Course Bye-laws: Order & Format of play
1. First Tee
General
1.1. When time sheets are not operating, places in the queue on the first tee can be claimed only
when all members of a two-ball, three-ball or four-ball are in the vicinity of the teeing area* and
ready to drive off (players whose full team has assembled in the vicinity of the first tee may go to
the putting green for practice putting and still retain their place on the first tee provided at least one
member of their team remains in the vicinity of the teeing area.)
*Alternating procedure may apply in winter.
1.2. A player playing on his/her own must give priority on the first tee to two-balls, three-balls or
four-balls.
1.3. Five-balls or more are not permitted.
1.4. Five-day Members, Junior Members and Ladies, other than Ordinary Members must not
play the course outside the times permitted by the Bye-Laws.
1.5. For the purposes of these Bye-Laws, Monday is designated as Ladies’ Day; however, when
a Bank Holiday falls on a Monday, Ladies’ Day will be on the Tuesday of that week.
Rules applying on first tee when Club competitions are in progress
1.6. Players (non-competitors) playing on Ladies’ Day must play the same format, i.e. two-balls,
three-balls or four-balls, as the competition of the day.
1.7. On Thursdays all categories of Members have equal rights on the first tee. (Junior Members
must play within their permitted times).
1.8. On all other days on which Club competitions are played, those playing in the competition
of the day shall, subject to the exception indicated below, have priority on the first tee over players
(Men, Ladies or Junior Members) not playing in that competition (exception: Ordinary Members
not playing the competition of the day may retain their place on the first tee provided they are
playing in groups conforming to the format of the competition of the day).
1.9. The Men’s and Ladies’ Committees shall have power to make such regulations as they deem
fit with regard to play by non-competitors on competition days.
Rules applying on the first tee when there is no Club competition in progress
1.10. In situations other than those outlined at 1.6., 1.7., and 1.8. above, two-balls, three-balls and
four-balls (including green fee visitors) shall play in the order in which they arrive on the first tee.
1.11. During those hours in which they are allowed to play, Junior Members have equal rights
with other Members on the first tee (see also 1.7. above).
1.12. Society outings shall have priority on the first tee during those periods allocated to them by
the official Club Starter.
2. Out on the Course
General
2.1. Players starting from a tee other than the first or players ‘skipping’ intermediate holes out on
the course should ensure that they are not ‘cutting in’ on other players; where players playing the
preceding hole have already commenced teeing off at that hole, other players must not ‘cut in’ on
them by teeing off at the following tee.
2.2. When going from the 4th green to the 5th tee players shall not cross the 10th fairway and
after leaving the 15th tee shall not pass between the 17th green and the grass bank.
2.3. Players searching for a ball should signal the players behind them to pass as soon as it
becomes apparent that the ball will not easily be found. Under the Rules of Golf, players are
permitted 5 minutes to find their ball before declaring it lost, but they should not delay the players
behind for 5 minutes before calling them through.
Rules applying out on the Course when Club competitions are in progress
2.4. On Ladies’ Day, Ladies playing in Ladies’ Club competitions shall have precedence over
and be entitled to pass any other players (Men, Ladies and Junior Members) holding them up;
Ladies not playing in the competition of the day on Ladies’ Day have no special rights to pass any
other players (including Men or Junior Members) playing the course on that day.
2.5. On Thursdays, Ladies playing in Ladies’ Club competitions have equal rights with other
players using the course and have no special competition rights to pass any other players (Men,
Ladies and Junior Members) who are not playing in the Ladies’ competition of the day.
2.6. On days on which Men’s Club competitions are played, those playing in such competitions
shall, subject to the exception indicated below, have precedence over and be entitled to pass any
other players not playing the Men’s competition of the day who are holding them up (exception:
Ordinary Members not playing in the Men’s competition of the day may retain their place on the
course provided they are playing in groups conforming to the format of the competition of the day).
Rules applying out on the Course when there is no Club competition in progress
2.7. From and including the second hole onwards, two-balls not playing in an official Club
competition shall have precedence over and be entitled to pass any three-ball or four-ball not
playing in an official Club competition and who are holding them up, provided the three-ball or
four-ball in front of them are not themselves being held up.
2.8. From and including the second hole onwards, three-balls not playing in an official Club
competition shall have precedence over and be entitled to pass any four-ball not playing in an
official Club competition and who are holding them up, provided the four-ball in front of them are
not themselves being held up.
2.9. A player playing on his/her own has no standing out on the course and should give way to
two-balls, three-balls or four-balls.
USE OF COURSE
Ordinary Members; Intermediate Members; Country Members
May play at anytime except during reserved periods
Country and Honorary Members are ineligible to enter the President’s Prize, Captain’s Prize,
Medal and Cup Competi­tions. Both Country and Honorary Members may use the online booking
facility and play the course in the competition format of the day on the days of the above
competitions.
Five-Day Members may play Monday to Friday only, except with permission of Men’s and/or
Ladies’ Committees.
Five-Day Members fulfilling the handicap requirements are eligible to compete in the Corn Uí
Cheallaigh (Club Championship) and the Intermediate Scratch Cup.
Clubhouse Members may only play in the ‘Bunnies’ Competitions provided they have paid the
relevant green fee or had their green fee voucher redeemed.
Lady Members (other than Ordinary and Five-Day Members)
Mondays (and Tuesdays following Monday Bank Holidays)
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May play all day. Priority on Course if playing in Competition of the Day.
Tuesdays
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May commence play up to 4.30 p.m. (subject to Society Outings having rights
on 1st tee).
May play after 7.00 p.m.
Wednesdays –
May commence play up to 4.30 p.m. (subject to Men’s competition rights
on 1st tee).
Thursday
Friday
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Saturday
–
Sunday
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May play after 7.00 p.m.
May play all day (but no competition/priority rights on course).
May commence play up to 4.30 p.m. (subject to Society Outings having
rights on 1st tee).
May play after 7.00 p.m.
Winter Time: May play after 2.30 p.m.
Summer Time: May play after 3.30 p.m.
Winter Time: May start from 1st tee after 1.30 p.m. alternating with men.
Summer Time – May start from 1st tee between 11.30 a.m. and 1.00 p.m. and
after 3.00 p.m. provided a time sheet is not in operation.
Are not eligible to play in weekend leagues.
N.B. Children under 11 years of age may not use the course.
PRACTICE
Practice on the course is only permitted on the following basis:
1.
Balls must be hit from the rough, at least five club lengths from the fairway. Under no
circumstances should balls be hit onto greens or from areas where practice is prohibited. Only one
chute of balls may be used when practising (i.e. 21 balls). All divots must be replaced. Players
practising must not delay or interfere with course maintenance or other players playing the course.
2.
If playing a round, the maximum number of balls to be used is two. Back tees can only be
used with permission.
3.
Chipping to the practice putting green is prohibited
Members not complying with the above procedures will have this privilege withdrawn.
CLOSURE OF COURSE, PUTTING GREEN, etc.
Members are advised that when:
1. Course Closed Notice is in place, the course, putting green, chipping green and practice garden
are all closed.
2. Green Closed Notice is in place, the bowling green is closed.
No person may play golf or bowl on these areas until the Notices have been removed by the Course
Officer or his representative.
A very serious view will be taken of any breach of this Bye-Law.
OTHER COURSE BYE-LAWS
Course Staff:
Members are advised that course staff have been instructed to complete their work around the
greens and other areas before moving on and not to continually stop to allow players play through.
As they will only hold up play for a few minutes, in line with good golfing etiquette, no player
should play whilst the course staff are in range of their shot.
Dress Code:
Members, guests and visitors are expected to be neatly dressed at all times and must comply with
the Dress Code as shown below.
Dress Code on the Golf Course and Bowling Green
Not Permitted: Men
Blue denim clothing - Sleeveless or collarless shirts (turtle-neck golf shirts permitted)
Tracksuit tops or bottoms - Trousers tucked into socks - Sports shorts
Tailored shorts (knee-length) may be worn but with sports socks only
Not Permitted: Ladies
Blue denim clothing - Shoulderless and/or collarless tops (sleeveless tops with collars permitted)
Tracksuit tops or bottoms - Trousers tucked into socks - Sports shorts
Tailored shorts (mid-thigh or longer) may be worn but with sports socks only
Golf or Bowling Shoes must be worn
Please note that bar staff have been advised by Committee not to serve members or visitors who do
not conform to the Club Dress Code.
In order to avoid embarrassing situations arising, Members should ensure that any guests or
visitors they intend inviting to the Club are aware of the Club’s dress standards.
Golf Balls:
The purchase of golf balls from unauthorised persons on or in the vicinity of the course is strictly
prohibited.
Golf Bags:
Golf bags must not be placed on any putting surface.
Incident Report Forms:
It is the responsibility of each Member to complete an incident report form in the event of a golf
ball being hit outside the course boundary or a player being hit or injured by a golf ball. Blank
forms are available in the drawer of the tournament unit in the downstairs Concourse or from the
Office.
Mobile Phones:
The use of mobile phones on the course, practice greens and the bowling green is strictly
prohibited. They may be used, however, in the following situations: (i) by team officials during
inter-club matches, (ii) by medical staff ‘on call’, and (iii) to summon medical assistance in an
emergency. Mobile phones should be switched off when out on the course, practice greens or
bowling green.
Motorised Buggy:
Any golfer wishing to use his/her own motorised buggy should firstly seek permission from the
Men’s or Ladies’ Committees through the General Manager or Professional. In addition, an
insurance certificate will be required to be produced, a copy of which will be retained by the office.
Reserved Bookings:
Members wishing to play outside normal competition days should check with the Professional’s
shop or Notice Board for details of reserved course bookings. The Committees/General Manager
may, from time to time, be required to change reserved tee times or to alter fixtures in the Diary.
Changes, if any, will be posted on the Notice Board.
Tees & Collars of Greens:
It is forbidden to bring trolleys/buggies onto tees or the collars of greens.
Tees of Play:
Except during designated Club competitions, no person shall play or practice from the Blue or
Medal markers without permission from the General Manager, Club Secretary, Course Officer or
Professional.
Trespassing:
Members must not trespass on any private property adjoining the golf course.
Trolley Cleaning Area:
All trolleys and shoes should be cleaned in this designated area before entering the Clubhouse. Such
cleaning should not be carried out in the car park, at the Concourse entrance door or in front of the
Professional’s shop. Trolleys should be returned and stored neatly at the designated area. Privately
owned trolleys should not be left around the Concourse entrance door as they will be disposed of.
COURSE POLICY STATEMENT
The decision to open or close the course or to use temporary greens is made on the basis of an
inspection by any of the following: the Course Superintendent, his deputy, Course Officer, Club
Professional or General Manager. These people being involved in the day-to-day management of
the course and knowing the course well, are best placed to make an informed decision on the
potential for damage given the prevailing weather conditions. Further inspections may or may not
be made during the course of the day, by the above personnel, who are the only people authorised to
make course decisions. Their decision is final and will be communicated to the Members present
and a recorded message left on the answering machine.
Members are requested to respect their decision and must only play the course selected by them.
Their decision is made in the interest of preserving the course and main greens in particular from
long term damage and to ensure the playing surfaces will be at their best during the competitive
playing season.
The Club policy in relation to closure of the course due to frost or flooding is as follows:
1.
In the case of mild to medium bouts of frost or moderate flooding, the course or parts of the
course, as appropriate, will be opened using temporary greens.
2
If on a particular day, a Club competition is being played with temporary greens due to frost
or flooding, the temporary greens will remain in play for the remainder of that day.
3.
If on a particular day, temporary greens are in play due to frost or flooding and no
competition is in progress, all or some of the main greens may be opened at the discretion of the
authorised personnel, when the frost has sufficiently thawed out or flooding has receded.
4.
In the case of very severe frost or flooding, the course may be closed at the discretion of the
authorised personnel. In that event, the position will be kept under review by having course
inspections at suitable intervals.
ETIQUETTE
Courtesy on the Course/Slow Play
Players should at all times show courtesy to other golfers and exercise consideration for players
playing behind them. With a view to avoiding slow play, players are required under Rule 6-7 of the
Rules of Golf, to play without undue delay. They should also move quickly between shots and
between each green and the next tee. When the play of a hole has been completed, players should
immediately leave the green. Players should endeavour to keep play moving smoothly at all times
On approaching greens, ideally you should leave your caddie cart and clubs on the way to the next
tee so that, after putting, you can retrieve them without obstructing or delaying following players.
Player with the ‘honour’ should drive from the next tee before marking a score card and the player
who holes out first or is out of the hole should tend the flagstick.
A player who thinks his/her ball may be lost or out of bounds should play a provisional ball and
players should take their shots before joining in the search for another player’s ball.
Please remember that it is not always necessary to hole out, particularly when you cannot score in
either stableford or par competitions and by doing so simply holds up play on a busy course.
From starting time a Four-ball should comfortably play a round in less than four hours.
Remember under Rule 6-7 and within the Conditions of Competition, slow play may be penalised if
you continually hold up play.
Behaviour during play
Good behaviour, sportsmanship and fair play should be paramount in every golfer’s thinking.
No one should move, talk or stand close to or directly behind the ball or the hole when a player is
addressing the ball or making a stroke.
Keep your voice down on the course to avoid distracting others on adjoining holes.
Be aware of any noise you make when walking (for instance on gravel), or noise made by your
clubs or caddie cart as you move about.
Before swinging your club, always ensure it is safe to do so.
Do not play your shot until players ahead are out of the likely range of your shot. If in doubt …
wait.
Do your best to see where a fellow player’s ball finishes. You should always watch his/her ball in
flight to assist him/her in finding it, should the ball land off the fairway.
Always be prepared to help a fellow player look for his/her ball.
Avoid stepping on the line of a fellow player’s putt.
While attending the flagstick, ensure that your shadow does not fall across the player’s line of putt.
All players should remain on or around the green until the last putt has dropped before proceeding
to the next tee.
When all players have holed out, the flagstick should be replaced correctly, ensuring that the flag is
left unfurled.
Whether you win, lose or finish all-square, you should shake hands with your fellow players at the
end of your round in a spirit of good sportsmanship and fellowship.
CARE OF THE COURSE
Damage through practice swings
In taking practice swings, players should avoid causing damage to the course, particularly the tees,
by taking divots.
Holes/Footprints in bunkers
Before leaving a bunker, a player should carefully fill up and smooth over all the holes and
footprints made by him/her therein. If no rake is available, do your best to smooth the sand with
your feet and/or club-head. Please leave the bunkers as you would like to find them.
Replace Divots
Through the green, a player should ensure that any turf cut or displaced by him/her is replaced
immediately and pressed down. Divots will knit and grow well in our temperate climate if replaced
immediately and properly. Please use the divot mix supplied to fill divot marks on tee boxes and do
not use the divot mix boxes as rubbish bins.
Damage to Greens
Make an extra effort to repair pitch marks correctly on the greens (See chart overleaf). This is by far
the biggest problem for the course staff in maintaining good greens. Do not just repair your own
mark but repair any others you see and make sure the players you are playing with do likewise. You
should ensure that, when laying the flagstick down on the ground, no damage is done to the green.
While attending the flagstick, avoid standing too close to the hole and make sure it is resting freely
in the cup and that it will not stick when you try to pull it out. Care must be taken in removing and
replacing the flagstick that the lip of the hole is not damaged. The ball should not be removed from
the hole with a golf club or putter.
Protected Areas
The areas beside the greens are very important to the overall standard of the course. It is reasonable
to expect a quality of turf there, second only to the greens. This is not always the case however,
since these same areas are subject to wear and tear, day after day, throughout the year. Some
suggestions are included here in the belief that more members will heed them and that further
improvement in playing conditions will result. Avoid walking and using trolleys on worn areas or
inside the banks and bunkers surrounding the greens. Do not bring trolley carts on to the tees or
greens. Roped off areas and white lines around the approaches to greens are there to preserve the
ground. Please walk the extra few metres around them and not through or over them. Do not play
from temporary greens or tee boxes during off-season. Refer to local rules in Concourse. All course
signs must be complied with.
CLUBHOUSE BYE-LAWS
Bar Service:
Bar staff are authorised by the Management Committee to refuse to serve drink to any Member or
visitor whom they deem to be intoxicated or abusive.
Disciplinary action may be taken by the Management Committee against any Member who
purchases drinks for a Member or visitor who has been refused service by the bar staff.
Bar Trading Hours:
The Management Committee has set the Bar Trading Hours as shown on Page 1.
In addition please note that on busy Club or social nights, i.e. selected Friday and Saturday nights,
closing time may be extended by one hour to 12.30 a.m. On nights where the District Court has
granted bar extensions, the bar will close at 2.30 a.m. Music, entertainment etc. must cease at bar
closing time.
Bar Trading Policy:
It is Club policy to issue receipts for all bar sales transactions. Members should ensure that they
receive one with all their purchases. This also shows the outstanding credit on a Member’s swipe
card.
Breaches of Discipline:
The General Manager, Bar Manager and Security Officers are authorised by the Management
Committee to request, any Member or visitor who in their opinion has caused a serious breach of
discipline, to leave the premises.
Disciplinary action may be taken by the Management Committee against any Member who has
been deemed to have caused a serious breach of discipline or who refuses to leave the premises
when requested to do so by the authorised personnel.
Cashing of Cheques:
Only Members may cash cheques in the bars and a limit of €250 will apply.
Children Under Twelve:
Members bringing children under twelve years of age onto the premises are restricted to using the
West Wing for drinks or bar food. The restaurant will be available for meals as required. The Main
Lounge, Morrow Room, T.V. Room and Snooker Room may not be used. In the event of the West
Wing being reserved, alternative arrangements will be made. Parents are responsible for their
children's behaviour whilst on the premises and children under twelve must vacate the premises by
7.00 p.m.
Clubhouse Closing Times:
Normal Clubhouse closing time is 12.45 a.m. by which time the Clubhouse shall be vacated. On
event nights, featured on the social calendar, the house shall be vacated within half an hour of bar
closure. Bar and security staff have many other functions to perform after closing time, so the cooperation of all Members in vacating the premises is required
Dress Code:
Members, guests and visitors are expected to be neatly dressed at all times and must comply with
the Dress Code as shown below.
Dress Code in the Clubhouse
Not Permitted: Men
Frayed or ripped clothing - Sleeveless or collarless shirts (turtle-neck golf shirts permitted)
Golf or sports shoes/joggers/sneakers - Tracksuit tops or bottoms -Stocking or bare feet
Sports shorts – Headwear
Tailored shorts (knee-length) may be worn
Not Permitted: Ladies
Frayed or ripped clothing - Golf or sports shoes/joggers/ sneakers -Tracksuit tops or bottoms
Stocking or bare feet - Sports shorts
Tailored shorts (mid-thigh or longer) may be worn
Neat Dress is Essential
Please note that bar staff have been advised by Committee not to serve Members or visitors who do
not conform to the Club Dress Code.
In order to avoid embarrassing situations arising, Members should ensure that any guests or
visitors they intend inviting to the Club are aware of the Club’s dress standards.
Fire Safety:
All emergency fire exits must be kept clear at all times. Staff have been instructed to ensure that this
policy is strictly complied with.
Locker Rooms and Concourse:
No golf equipment, articles of clothing or shoes should be left outside the lockers in the locker
rooms or in the Concourse overnight. Staff have been instructed to remove and dispose of such
articles. Members are reminded that cash or valuables should never be left in lockers.
Main Lounge:
The Main Lounge is a TV-free zone. The cross doors will remain closed when the big screen is in
operation and will only be opened for ‘Special Events’ and/or when West Wing is full to capacity.
Members’ Bar:
The Members’ Bar is a drinking area only and food will not be served there unless other dining
areas are fully occupied.
Mobile Phones:
The use of mobile phones is strictly prohibited in the Clubhouse (except in the locker rooms,
Concourse and adjacent to the phone booth by the main staircase). Mobile phones should be
switched off upon entering the Clubhouse or the Bowling Pavilion.
Smoking:
Smoking is prohibited in all enclosed areas of the Golf and Bowling Club and such other areas as
determined by the Management Committee.
Sports Equipment & Bags:
The bars, restaurant, television room, reception, and entrance hall must be kept clear of all sports
equipment and bags.
Swipe Cards:
Members should use their membership swipe cards to gain entry to the Clubhouse and locker
rooms. Members should note that in order to avail of Members’ discount in the bar, they must
tender their own swipe card to the lounge or bar staff when placing their bar order. Where a card is
in credit, the balance will automatically be reduced by the transaction amount. Swipe cards are not
transferable and must be presented by the owner only.
Television Room:
The television room may be used for dining purposes in the event of the restaurant being full or
with permission from either the General Manager or Club Secretary.
Towels:
Club towels should not be brought onto the course and should only be used for the purpose
intended.
Visitors Book:
All non-members using the Clubhouse facilities must be signed in the visitors’ book.
GENERAL BYE-LAWS
Complaints procedure
Should any Member wish to make a complaint concerning any aspect of the Club, an employee or a
committee member, they should take the matter up with the General Manager or, in his absence, the
Club Secretary or Chairman of Management. Complaints and/or criticisms should not be made
public by electronic or other means. Under no circumstances should any Member directly or
publicly reprimand an employee. Public criticism brings the Club into disrepute and, if it concerns
the Club’s employees, transgresses the Club’s Duty of Care to its employees. The Club’s
Disciplinary procedures will be invoked to address any breaches of this bye-law.
Deaths:
In the event of a death of a former or current Captain/ President, the Club shall insert a notice of
sympathy in a national morning newspaper. The course shall remain open unless the Committee
decides otherwise.
Dogs:
No dogs shall at any time be allowed in the Clubhouse, or on the course, or on or near the bowling
green.
Parking:
Members and their guests must not park, at any time, in any prohibited or reserved car park space.
Prohibited parking areas marked with yellow lines or boxes are to ensure smooth and safe access
for all vehicles including ambulances and deliveries. Reserved spaces are for the use of authorised
persons only.
Vehicles must not be parked in the spaces reserved for disabled drivers unless the vehicle is being
driven by a disabled person and the appropriate permit is displayed.
Subscriptions/Levies:
Members are reminded that under Rule 35 of the Club Constitution, any Member whose
subscriptions and/or levies remain unpaid a month after the due date, will be ineligible to enter
his/her name on any time sheet or to participate in any competition run by the Club and is also
ineligible to receive any prize awarded to him/her.
BYE-LAWS RELATING TO JUNIOR MEMBERS
Probationary Junior Members may only use the course after 7.30 p.m. all evenings, except
Tuesdays, April to September inclusive, and only if accompanied by an adult Member.
Applications for Probationary Junior Membership
for those aged 11-12 as on 1st January will be accepted up to mid-January each year.
USE OF COURSE BY JUNIOR MEMBERS
Monday
Must commence play before 8.30 a.m.
Tuesday
On Tuesdays following Bank Holiday Mondays, must commence play before
8.30a.m. On all other Tuesdays, may commence play up to 4.30 p.m., subject
to Society Outings and Club competitions having priority.
Wednesday
May commence play up to 1.30 p.m. Between 1st May and 31st December may
commence play after Club timesheets have finished.
Thursday
May commence play up to 4.30 p.m.
Friday
May commence play up to 4.30 p.m., subject to Society Outings having priority.
Saturday, Sunday & Bank Holiday Mondays
May commence play 30 minutes after Club timesheets have finished.
Note: Junior Members may commence play after 7.30 p.m. only if accompanied by an adult
Member.
Eligibility to play in Club Competitions
Male Junior Members with a handicap of 14 or less may play in all singles competitions (other than
Captain’s Prize and President’s Prize), provided they are accompanied by at least one adult
Member. Eligible Male Junior Members are permitted to book tee-times for the President’s Day and
Captain’s Day and play for the purpose of returning a score for the Golfer of the Year competition
only.
Male Junior Members with a handicap of 18 or less may play in all four-balls and team events,
provided they are accompanied by an adult Member.
Eligible Junior Members playing in Club competitions are not subject to the above time restrictions.
All Junior Members may play in a maximum of 4 Invitation / Semi-Open Mixed Foursomes
competitions and only if accompanied by an adult Member. They may not play in other Club Mixed
Competitions, except for Open Competitions.
Female Junior Members may play in designated competitions as agreed by the Ladies’ Committee.
General:
Junior Members are not allowed in the Lounge or Morrow Room, unless accompanied by their
parent or guardian, and will not be served alcohol on the premises. Junior Members may not be in
the Clubhouse or its environs after 10.00 p.m. in Summer and 8.00 p.m. in Winter.
Snooker Room:
1.
Junior Members must at all times give precedence on the tables to adult Members.
2.
Junior Members over the age of 16 may use the tables up to 7 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays,
Thursdays and Fridays only unless they are playing with an adult Member.
3.
Junior Members, under the age of sixteen, must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
4.
Junior Members may not invite non-members to the Snooker Room.
5.
Food and chewing gum are not permitted in the Snooker Room.
P.O.M.
A.M. – P.M.
Winter/Summer
T.S.
Semi-Open
Invitation
*
†
Alt Day
ABBREVIATIONS AND EXPLANATIONS
Prize of the month
Winter a.m. means 11.00 a.m. onwards
Summer means 1.00 p.m. onwards
Full Time Sheet
A member may invite one visitor only
A member may invite up to 3 visitors
ABBREVIATIONS AND EXPLANATIONS
Applying to Ladies Competition Entries
Golfer of the Year
L.G.U. Medal Competition
Alternate Day
Club Competitions
Time sheets for all weekend competitions will be released electronically on the Thursday week
prior to the competition date at 7.00 p.m.
Green Fees
Green Fees are payable in the Professional’s Shop or in the Bar/Office. Members should ensure that
their non-golfing/bowling guests are signed in the Visitor’s Book and that the appropriate green fee
is paid for their golfing/bowling guests before commencing play. Members should ensure that
Green Fee tags are displayed by their guests.
SOCIETY OUTINGS
Society outings generally take place on Tuesdays and Fridays. Details of such outings are
displayed on the Notice Board in the Concourse and on the Club website.
When there is a Society outing, the first tee will normally be reserved for members (who are not
playing in the outing) from 12.00 p.m. to 1.00 p.m.
On Fridays, Society outings will, in most cases, finish at 3.00 p.m. and on Tuesdays at 4.00 p.m.
Members should note that the 1st tee is to be kept clear 10 minutes prior to reserved tee times;
accordingly, members wishing to tee off at the 1st tee ahead of a Society outing must do so at least
10 minutes before the reserved time.
SNOOKER ROOM BYE-LAWS
General
1.
The facilities of the Snooker Room are available to Members subject to compliance with
these Bye-Laws.
2.
The Snooker Tables are reserved for the use of Members and Members’ guests. Visitors
may not use the tables unless playing with a Member.
3.
Food is not permitted in the Snooker Room.
Waiting List
1.
Any Member desiring to play at a time when both tables are occupied shall signify his/her
intention to do so on the board (hereinafter referred to as ‘the Waiting List’) kept for that purpose in
the Snooker Room. Save for the purpose of booking a match in a recognised Club competition, no
name shall be entered on the Waiting List unless both tables are in use at the time. Club
competitions matches take priority over other matches. Visitors’ names must not be entered on the
Waiting List.
2.
Only one coin may be inserted in the meter at a time. If there is a name on the Waiting List,
the table must be surrendered when the light runs out.
3.
No name shall be removed from the Waiting List except with the express consent of that
person or, in the event that that person cannot be found after reasonable efforts to find him/her have
been made.
4.
Any Member, who is actually playing at a table, shall not be entitled to include or have
his/her name included on the Waiting List.
5.
When a table becomes vacant and there is a Waiting List, the person named at the top of that
list shall be entitled to next use of that table. If it happens that the person at the top of the Waiting
List is not in the Snooker Room at the time when a table becomes vacant, reasonable efforts shall be
made to locate him/her in the Clubhouse before any other persons use the table. In the context of
this Bye-Law and of Bye-Law no. 3 above, “reasonable efforts” means making enquiries to
ascertain whether or not the persons concerned are in the Bars or T.V. Room.
Care of Tables and Equipment
1.
The table-cover must be folded lengthways when removing.
2.
The table light must be on during play.
3.
Balls should be set up by placing the triangle onto the assembled 'reds'. The reds should
never be dropped into the triangle.
4.
When positioning the 'colours', care should be taken not to damage the cloth.
The recommended method is to roll the ball onto its spot.
5.
White chalk must not be used on cue tips.
6.
Cue tips must not be allowed to come in contact with the cloth.
7.
The cue ball must not be struck harder than required.
8.
The 'masse shot' is not permitted.
9.
Coins must not be tossed over or allowed to fall on the Snooker Table
10.
11.
Drinks must be kept well away from the tables.
Table covers must be replaced correctly when tables are not in use.
BOWLING CLUB BYE-LAWS
The following Bowling Club Bye-Laws and Rules Governing Competitions shall be deemed to
have been made subject to, and in accordance with sub-clause 8.3.13 of the Rules and Regulations
of the Bowling Club.
1.
All bowls used on the green must conform to WBWIBC specifications.
2.
No Member of the Bowling Club shall use bowls belonging to another Member without the
permission of that Member.
3.
Players, Umpires and Markers shall wear white, brown or black smooth-soled, heel-less
footwear while playing on the green or acting as Umpires or Markers.
4.
Players must not drop bowls onto the green.
5.
Players shall stand with at least one foot entirely on the mat when delivering a bowl.
6.
Non-players shall not be allowed on the green or on the banks surrounding the green nor
shall they distract or otherwise interfere with players on the green.
7.
Members must not dispose of litter on or near the green, including the ‘ditches’, other than
in the receptacles provided.
8.
The Bowling Committee shall make all arrangements for the playing of competitions,
tournaments, etc., subject to Resolutions, passed at an Annual General Meeting or a Special General
Meeting of the Bowling Club, pertaining to such competitions. The Bowling Committee’s decision
on all matters connected with such competitions, tournaments, etc., shall be final and binding.
9.
Competition entry fees must be paid to the Bowling Comp­etition Secretary as directed by
the Bowling Committee.