- It can be intimidating when you arrive at a different Golf Club for the first time. There are so many rules of play and etiquette, it can be embarrassing if you are unaware of them. We don’t want to put you off coming to Datchet Golf Club, rather the reverse, so we would like to make you aware of our local course rules, course etiquette and dress code, so you will feel more comfortable and confident to come and enjoy our lovely course again and again or maybe even join.
- COURSE ETIQUETTE
In the interest of all, players should play without delay. No player should play until the players in front are out of range. Players searching for a ball should signal the players behind them to pass as soon as it becomes clear that the ball will not easily be found; they should not search for five minutes before doing so. They should not continue to play until the players following them have passed and are out of range. When the play of a hole has been completed, players should immediately leave the putting green.
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.
Before leaving a bunker, a player should use the rake to carefully fill up and smooth over all holes and footprints made by him.
Through the fairway, a player should ensure that any turf cut or displaced by him is replaced at once and pressed down, and that any damage to the putting green made by the ball is carefully repaired.
All pitch marks must be repaired and players should ensure that no damage is done to the putting green, neither they nor their caddies should damage the hole by standing close to it, in handling the flagstick or in removing the ball from the hole. The flagstick should be laid gently on the green and properly replaced in the hole before the players leave the putting green. Players should not damage the putting green by leaning on their putters, particularly when removing the ball from the hole. - DRESS CODE – MEN
Footwear
Golf shoes must be worn on all areas of the course including the putting green but not in the Clubhouse. Trainers and tennis shoes are not considered acceptable on the course but may be worn in the Clubhouse if they are smart in appearance.
Shirts
Shirts with collars or roll necks, or collarless shirts designed specifically for golf, must be worn on the Course and in the Clubhouse and must be tucked in at all times. However shirts specifically designed to be worn outside trousers may be worn so in the Clubhouse. T-shirts are not acceptable.
Trousers
Denim jeans or tracksuits must not be worn on the course. Tracksuits must not be worn in the Clubhouse but smart denim clothing may be worn in the Clubhouse. Ripped or working denim jeans are not acceptable. Trousers must not be tucked into socks. All Members and Visitors may wear tailored shorts on the course and in the Clubhouse, the length of which must not be more than four inches above the knee. These should be worn on the Course with short or long socks of predominately one colour. Football or Rugby socks are not acceptable.
Caps
Baseball or Golf caps to be worn with the peak at the front. Hats or caps of any kind must not be worn in the Clubhouse. - DRESS CODE – LADIES
Footwear
Golf shoes must be worn on all areas of the course including the putting green but not in the Clubhouse. Trainers and tennis shoes are not considered acceptable on the course but may be worn in the Clubhouse if they are smart in appearance.
Shirts
Shirts with collars or roll necks must be worn on the Course and those with ribbed hems or shaped with vents, if not tucked in, must cover the waistband. T-shirts are not acceptable.
Trousers
Denim jeans, tracksuits or ski pants must not be worn on the course. Tracksuits must not be worn in the Clubhouse but smart denim clothing may be worn in the Clubhouse. Ripped or working denim jeans are not acceptable. Tailored trousers are permitted. On the Course skirts and shorts must be tailored, not more than four inches above the knee, and worn with socks of predominately one colour. Ladies short socks are permitted.
Caps
Baseball or Golf caps to be worn with the peak at the front. Hats or caps of any kind must not be worn in the Clubhouse.
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