Dear Member,

It was great to have everyone back playing last week and also safe to say that we experienced weather for all seasons.

Apologies for such a long update but we have quite a lot of important information to share.

Car Parking

We have welcomed over 60 new members to the club meaning that our car park is getting full most days. In an attempt to make getting in and out of spaces more manageable the management committee ask that all members follow the below process.

• Take extra care when parking, ensure you are parked within the lines and only taking up one space.
• Please can early starters fill the car park from the bottom (Near green keeper’s garage) and work upwards.
• Utilise the overflow car park behind the practice area wherever possible (Accessed via the road to the rear of the clubhouse.)
• If you have a large vehicle please park at the very top of the car park where possible or use the over flow car park.

On Course Bins

Our Green staff have removed all of the bins on the course and prepared areas for new bins to be installed. Until the new bins arrive please take your rubbish off the course with and dispose of in the large bins outside the clubhouse. Do not put your rubbish in the marked out areas.

Outside food and drink service from 12th April

From the 12th April we are able to serve food and drink including alcohol outside in our seating area. This will be table service only and the rule of 6 will apply. This will be available during the hours below.

Catering (Light bites and snacks)

Monday-Friday 9am-3pm             Sat-Sun 9am-5pm

Bar

Mon- Friday 12-8pm

Saturday-Sunday 11am-10pm

*Opening hours subject to change at the discretion of the Golf Club Manager depending on usage.

Locker Rooms

Our Locker rooms will be open fully from 12th April. Masks must be worn at all times when in this area.

The Golf Studio (Simulator)

Our Golf Studio will be open for bookings between 9am-8pm 7 days a week for single person usage. Please call the clubhouse on (0191) 5812354 or contact us on our Golf Studio Facebook page to book.

Pro Shop & Competitions fees.

From 12th April all competition fees should be paid in the pro shop which will be open 9-5pm Monday-Friday and 7-2pm Saturday and Sunday.

Scorecard Entry

From 12th April players can enter their own scores into the computer via the Score Centre situated in the bar area. Hand sanitising facilities will be available for use before and after inputting scores. We will be operating a strict policy of only one person in the bar area at a time. You should still be marking your own card and making sure that your playing partner(s) have verified your score before submission, only one signature is required. It is very important that you complete your scorecard correctly and coherently using the player A and B column. Until we return to normality and as we are not to swap scorecards, the markers column should be used to record your playing partners score for verification purposes. Once your score is inputted you should place it in the box under the computer desk.

You may still choose to enter your scorecard via master scoreboard but you must enter this score within 1 hour of completing your round.

The score centre can also be used to record your own supplementary scores for handicap purposes.

Club Knock out competitions

Entry for the Chas Johnston (Pairs) and Murray Cup (Singles) knockouts are now open. All entry fees must be paid in the pro shop. Rules can be found on the notice board in the locker room.

Thank you to everyone for your continued support and as ever please contact me if you have any questions.

Regards

Michael Trippett

(Golf Club Manager)