CLUB RULES First Published 1953 Updated October 1994 Updated October 2004 Updated October 2012 Updated October 2018
INDEX 1. Memorandum and Articles of Association. 2. Candidates for Membership. 3. Entrance Fees. 4. Subscriptions. 5. Classes of Membership. 6. Management Council 7. Captain s Committee 8. Visitors and Guests. 9. Dress. 10. Clubhouse. 11. Bar. 12. Dogs. 13. Rules of Golf. 14. Competition Rules. 15. Handicaps. 16. Insurance. 17. The Flag. 18. Complaints and Suggestions. 19. Mobile Telephones. 20. Care of the Course.
1. Memorandum and Articles of Association. The Memorandum and Articles of Association are available for inspection at the Club. 2. Candidates for Membership. Every candidate for membership of the Club shall be proposed by one (The Sponsor) and seconded by another member of the Club. The candidate shall be personally known to both of the proposers. The application for membership of every such candidate shall be made in writing, signed by the candidate and by his/her proposer and seconder and shall be on the prescribed form. The application should include, where appropriate, a letter of introduction from their former club. The proposer and seconder should have each been members for not less than two years. The Sponsor will be responsible for introducing the applicant to Members of the Club (If not already known). The application will then be forwarded to the Committee and voted upon. If two or more members of the Committee vote against then the application will not progress. Appropriate sections of the application form will then go on the notice board. Any member wishing to comment on the application can do so via any member of the Committee. On receipt of their Entrance fee and subscription the application will be complete. 3. Entrance Fees. New members elected to the Club shall pay such entrance fees as may be set by the Council. 4. Subscriptions. Subscriptions are payable at the rate agreed at the Annual General Meeting of the Club. Subscriptions are paid annually in advance and in accordance with the Articles of Association. Fees may be paid by instalment over a ten-month period. Members are not permitted to enter competitions or invite guests to the Club until subscriptions are paid. Failure to pay a subscription by the due date may result in the termination of membership. 5. Classes of Membership. The classes of membership shall be: - Full Seven day right of use of the course Student (18-23 years in full time training - University, Apprenticeship, Articles etc) seven day right of use of the course. Junior (Under 18 years) seven day right of use of the course.
Country Members who have no principle place of residence within 40 miles (straight line) of the Club. Seven day right of use of the course. Non-playing Use of clubhouse facilities. May also play up to six times in any calendar year upon payment of a green fee at the guest rate and must sign the Visitors book. Further visits are at full green fee rate. A non-playing member does not have the right to introduce a guest to play golf at a reduced rate. If a guest is invited, he/she must pay the appropriate green fee. By Invitation Must be a member of a second club, which is their home club for the purposes of handicap. Allowed to play up to twice a week. They will not be able to play in Honour Board competitions but may compete in medals and stablefords. They will be welcome to play in friendly club matches but excluded from County competitions. Members by invitation may not sign in guests at the reduced rate. Now Closed. Corporate Members the discretion of the Committee. May play according to the agreement made with Club. At Temporary Member A person granted temporary membership for such a period as decided by the Committee. This will be subject to a minimum period of 48 hours between their application and admission. 6. Management Council The Management Council is primarily responsible for the operational side of the Club. Membership of the Council is by election at the AGM. Members of the Council automatically become Directors of the Club. Members of the Council will normally serve for three years and retire by rotation. The Chairman of the Council is elected by the members of the Council at the first meeting following the AGM. Candidates need to display the relevant skills which add to the operational capabilities of the Club. 7. Captain s Committee The Captain s Committee is responsible for the playing and social activities of the Club. Members of the Committee are appointed by the Captain and will normally serve for a period of three years. The exact make- up of the Committee is determined by each Captain. Members of the Committee are formally elected at the AGM.
8. Visitors and Guests. Subject to any restrictions, which may from time to time be imposed by the Committee, the following persons shall be entitled to admission to the Club premises and shall for all purposes be regarded as guests of the Club and its members:- Guests of members who have been invited to the Club for a meal or a drink. Players from visiting clubs or societies together with official supporters taking part in a match or tournament not paying a green fee. Visitors paying a green fee who have not been introduced by a member. Visitors must produce a valid handicap certificate and sign the visitor s book before playing. All visiting players must sign the visitor s book before playing. Permission to play the course is at the discretion of the Secretary or such person as may be delegated by him. Payment of a green fee shall entitle the visitor, for the period nominated, to enjoy all the privileges of the Club and course subject to conforming to the Club rules. Any member may introduce up to three guests subject to limitations that may be agreed by the Committee and shall pay the appropriate green fee(s) before play on the course. The guest(s) shall enjoy the full facilities of the Club for the period nominated, subject to conforming to the Club rules. 9. Dress on the course, practice putting green, practice ground and in the clubhouse. At Flempton Golf Club we are proud of our club and course and delighted to share them with you on your visit. To avoid any unnecessary embarrassment, we kindly ask you to observe the following dress code during your visit. Men Smart polo shirts or shirts with collars are allowed and must be tucked into trousers or shorts. Football, rugby t-shirts etc are not allowed. Plain tailored shorts may be worn on the course provided they are worn with plain coloured knee or white ankle length sports socks. (Club socks are also permissible). Sandals or flip flops are not allowed. Denims of any sort are not permitted except in the Clubhouse Ladies Tailored shorts may be worn. Shirts should have a collar whether they have sleeves or not. Sun tops are not allowed.
10. Clubhouse. The clubhouse shall be open in accordance with the times decided by the Council, and as displayed on the notice board, except that it is closed on Christmas Day. The Bar will open only at lunchtime on Boxing Day, with no catering available. Catering should be arranged with the Club Steward. No member, guest or visitor shall bring food or drink for consumption in the clubhouse, except by prior consent of the Committee. For safety and hygiene reasons, members are prohibited from entering the kitchen area. Members shall pay for every expense they incur at the Club, whether for themselves or their guests, before leaving. Smoking is not permitted other than in the designated outside areas 11. Bar. The following persons may purchase or be supplied with alcohol from the bar for consumption on the premises:- Members of the Club. Those persons defined in rule 6 (Visitors and Guests). Temporary Members of the Club who are entered in the Visitors Green Fee book. Members of another golf club attending the Club s premises for the purpose of taking part in a match or tournament to include officials or supporters of such a club. Guests of members who have no intention of playing golf but who have signed the Visitors book. The hours of sale of alcohol in the clubhouse shall be as agreed by the Council and will be displayed on the notice board. Such hours will be in agreement with the licensing laws. Only persons aged over 18 years may purchase or consume alcohol. 12. Dogs. Dogs are not allowed in the clubhouse, but may be taken on to the course, if on a lead, after twilight hours. Owners are expected to behave responsibly and clear up after their dogs. 13. Rules of Golf. The rules of Golf shall be those of The Royal and Ancient Golf Club with such Local Rules as may be decided by the Committee and printed on the scorecard or posted on the notice board from time to time.
14. Competition Rules. Please refer to the Competition Rules book on the table in the lobby. 15. Handicaps. Members should familiarise themselves with The Standard Scratch Score and Handicapping Scheme. The appropriate booklet is available on the notice board. Details of scores returned at this Club or any other club which may result in an adjustment to his/her handicap must be notified to the Handicap Secretary as soon as is reasonably possible. Many clubs will not accept visiting players unless they can present a handicap certificate. Such a document is available from the Handicap Secretary. 16. Insurance. The Club accepts no responsibility for members, guests or visitors belongings whether in lockers, changing rooms or any part of the Club premises. Members must have their own insurance cover for any damage they might do to property or person, or for any incident they may be involved in whilst on Club premises. 17. The Club Flag. The purpose of the Flag being flown is to indicate that a special golfing event is imminent or actually in progress and those playing in it must be given priority. The flag is not flown on any other occasion unless authorised by the Captain or Honorary Secretary. The flag is flown at half-mast only on the death of a former Club President, Captain, Secretary, Treasurer, Ladies Captain, Ladies Secretary, or a current Club member, for a period from the time of notification up until and including the following weekend. Or for a minimum of seven days. This will have precedence over any other occasion when it might have been flown. 18. Complaints and Suggestions. In no instance shall a member of staff be reprimanded by a member. Constructive suggestions for the general improvements to the administration of the Club s affairs, the clubhouse or course shall be put in writing to the Honorary Secretary or entered in the suggestions book provided. The Council or Captain s Committee, shall consider such suggestions. Any complaints must be made in writing to the Honorary Secretary.
19. Mobile Telephones. The use of mobile telephones, for making or receiving telephone calls on the course, the practice ground or in the clubhouse is forbidden, unless specifically agreed with the Secretary or in the case of an emergency. They may however be used in the car park. 20. Care of the Course. In addition to the accepted R & A Rules of Golf, and Established Golfing Etiquette and The Care of the Course, the following apply: - Bunker rakes should be placed just inside the bunker with the end of the handle resting on the bunker lip, and in a position as to not interfere with play. Trolleys should not be taken beyond the dotted white lines guarding the apron of the greens or on or across tees. Chipping to the practice putting green from up to five metres is allowed. Practice chipping or putting on any of the greens on the course is not permitted. Members and their guests may play from either the white or yellow tees. Visitors should play from the yellow tees. Players leaving the 5 th and 9 th greens should invite following matches to play their tee shots before taking position on the next tee. Players starting a round must alternate with matches in progress. If players on the 9 th hole have crossed the road they shall have priority. Thereafter matches will alternate. Players in official Club matches or Club competitions have priority on the course. The Course Manager (as defined) can take such action as is necessary to preserve and protect the condition of the course. Where appropriate a notice will be displayed on the notice board At no time should any playing group consist of more than four balls in play at any time.
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