Dress Code
The Board of Directors have relaxed the rules to allow 'smart casual' in the clubhouse and terrace with 'appropriate golfing attire' to be worn on the golf course. 'Smart casual' permits the wearing of smart jeans and training shoes.
The staff on duty, the club's professional and Directors of the club will govern the interpretation of 'smart casual' and please respect their decision if you are approached.
code of conduct
Shooters Hill Golf Club believes that it is the responsibility of everybody involved in our club to ensure it remains a safe place, free from discrimination, fear and where possible, risk. The club has adopted the following policy which applies to all members and visitors to the club.
ETIQUETTE ON AND OFF THE COURSE
Players are asked to respect and abide by the following:
• Replace divots.
• Repair all pitch marks.
• Level sand in bunkers.
• Not to take trolleys on the tees, greens or their surrounds.
• All competition matches have priority.
• Please keep the course tidy.
• All mobile phones are to be silent and calls only taken in an emergency.
Changing Facilities
• The clubhouse has every facility required for changing into and from golfing apparel. Changing in the car park is not permitted.
Speed of Play - Policy
For Competition and Casual Golf some pointers to remember…
Encourage ‘Ready, Steady, Golf’– play when safe and ready to do so; not necessarily in order of furthest ball from hole.
Play a ‘provisional’ ball if you think there is a posibility that your first ball maybe lost or not easily found. It’s a lot quicker to play a second ball from the tee than walk all the way back. Rule 18.3a applies.
Remember to always announce the brand name and number of your provisional ball to the others in your group, as if you don’t then it automatically becomes the ball in play (see rule 10-3 and rule 27).
Look for your own ball before heading over to help others (where practicable).
Keep an eye on the time when you start your search – remember you have a maximum of 3 minutes to search for it. After that the ball is officially lost, your provisional ball becomes the ball in play.
Leave your bag or trolley near the exit to the green
Mark your scorecard on the next tee, or if you’re first to tee off, then play your tee shot then mark the card.
There’s no shame in calling players through and it benefits everyone. The group behind will certainly appreciate it!
FACT: we all lose balls from time to time even good players(!), and in some cases maybe 2 or 3 players lose balls on the same hole, so unavoidable delays do occur!
In Casual Golf, groups that are holding up others will be asked to invite the group behind through or be asked to walk on a hole to catch up.
If you keep up with the group in front. You cannot be accused of slow play.
Finally, we play golf for fun, not our livelihood, even when we are playing in a competition. However, playing golf is not the same as strolling along a prom; nor is the golf course a place for chatter with players in other groups.
KEEP UP A GOOD PACE WHEN WALKING BETWEEN SHOTS AND ENCOURAGE OTHERS TO DO LIKEWISE.
The Club does reserve the right to refuse admission to the course and/or or the clubhouse if, in the opinion of a Director of the Club, an authorised employee or course marshal, any individual acts or dresses in a manner which could cause offence or embarrassment to other members and their guests or visitors.
