TEE BOOKING

All golfers must check in 10 minutes before you are due on the tee. If the golf courses are busy and you miss your tee off time you may lose your chance to play on the course that day and lose your booking deposit. No refunds of green fees will be given.

DRESS CODE

South Ayrshire Council's golf courses have a relaxed dress code, but we do ask golfers to dress appropriately for the sport. No vests, sleeveless t-shirts, football shirts, torn denim or dirty work wear permitted. Shoes should not damage the golf greens, golf shoes are preferred although trainers are permitted.

HANDICAPS

We do not insist on golfers holding handicap certificates before play but we do ask for a reasonable standard of experience and ability. Belleisle, Lochgreen and Darley are championship standard golf courses and should not be played by golfers of insufficient ability. This may cause hold ups and Course Marshals may ask slow players to leave the course. If you are unsure of your ability, Management would advise you to select one of our less demanding courses such as Girvan, Dalmilling, Fullarton, Maybole or Seafield, until you feel confident in your golf game.

SLOW PLAY

Each golf course has a timed playing standard relating to its length and degree of difficulty. Please note that the standards should be the maximum time allowed for a game of golf under normal conditions for a four ball.

The time standard is enforced by our Golf Course Marshals who will operate a warning - yellow card - red card system.

If you are 'red carded' you will be causing frustration and delay to the many golfers following your match and you will be asked to leave the courses immediately without a refund.

Please note that on occasions, due to the volume of play at peak times, times standards may rise.

Time Standards as follows

Lochgreen: 4 hours 5 mins
Darley: 4 hours 5 mins
Fullarton: 3 hours 30 mins
Belleisle: 4 hours 5 mins
Seafield: 3 hours 45 mins
Dalmilling: 3 hours 45 mins
Girvan: 3 hours 30 mins

Please play without delay - be ready

Remember folks your place on the golf course is immediately behind the game in front, not immediately in front of the game behind.

GOLF COURSE CARE

Our Green keeping staff take great care in preparing the courses for your enjoyment. It is the duty of all golfers to care for South Ayrshire Golf courses so future generations will enjoy improving standards of golf.

Most golfers seek recognition as being knowledgeable about their sport; here are some words of advice to follow to earn the respect of your fellow members.

• Always replace and firmly tread down any divots (cut turf) on fairways.
• Always repair ball pitch marks on golf greens.
• Always smoothly rake over any foot or club marks left in a bunker.
• Ride on Buggies
  In order to protect the courses, buggies are not permitted on any golf course except on medical grounds. Golfers who require the use of one should contact Burns House on Tel: 01292 616255 or e-mail golf@southayrshire.com.

GENERAL RULES FOR ALL COURSES

1. Before play all players must report to the Starter and be in possession of a valid ticket.

2. All games will commence from the 1st tee

3. Each player must have a golf bag with a minimum of four clubs - one of which must be a putter.

4. Always keep trolleys away from the greens, tees and outside white lined areas.

5. Please keep golf bags off greens and tees.

6. Please replace golf flagsticks carefully to avoid damaging the hole cup.

7. Please tap down damage caused by spiked shoes.

8. Four players is the maximum allowed for each match.

9. Play will be under the rules of Golf, Local Course rules and any instructions issued by the golf course Starters and Marshals.

10. Single players have no status on the golf course and must give way to 2, 3 and 4-ball matches at all times

11. Single Players must not play more than one ball unless there is a clear hole in front of and behind them, in any case single players must not play any more than 2 golf balls.

12. Golf greens must not be used as practice putting greens.

13. Always wait until the players in front are out of range before play.

14. If you miss-hit a shot towards another golfer shout 'Fore' loudly.

15. Do not shout or distract players.

16. Please switch mobile telephones off when playing.

17. Foul and or abusive language will not be tolerated on the golf courses or in the clubhouse.

18. It is an offence to drink alcohol or be in possession of alcohol in a public place. Players clearly under the influence of alcohol will be asked to leave without a refund. Players arriving under the influence of alcohol will not be permitted on the courses.

20. No unsupervised golf for children under 8 years.

21. Players failing to comply with these rules and instructions may be denied future use of South Ayrshire Council's golf facilities.

GENERAL ADVICE/SAFETY

1. Do not shout or distract players.

2. Do not stand in front of any golfer playing his/her shot.

3. Do not stand too near to a player taking a shot or practice. swing.

4. Warm up by stretching and practice swinging especially on cold winter days.

5. During hot weather you are advised to wear a hat and sun block. Drink plenty of water, ideally before you become thirsty.

INSURANCE

All players are covered by South Ayrshire Council golf insurance scheme. Golfers must report any accidents/incidents to the Starters' office.