GUIDELINES FOR MEMBERS and VISITORS

CLUB FINANCES

The Fairbairn Golf Club relies on annual subscriptions and Green Fees to maintain financial viability. There is no joining or nomination fee.  The Club financial year runs from 1 July to 30 June. Membership renewals are dispatched in May/June and are processed in June/July. Payment of fees by 30 June is very much appreciated. There is normally a Club staff member in attendance at the Club but should this not be the case visitors are requested to fill in the receipt book and place their green fees in the envelope provided and deposit in the appropriate shute. The receipt should be retained and presented to any course official on request.

 DRESS RULES

 Dress rules are set to maintain an acceptable standard of presentation and respect from members and visitors. The dress rules are displayed outside the clubhouse and are summarised below. Please ensure that you are aware of these requirements.

 Dress Regulations

 The following dress rules apply on the course and within the clubhouse:

·         Clothes must be neat and tidy, quality jeans are acceptable

·         Track suit style pants, beach and football shorts are not acceptable

·         Thongs, sandals and boots are not acceptable. Footwear with abrasive or large ridged soles are not acceptable including casual shoes and runners.

·         Collarless T shirts or tops bearing large advertising motives are not acceptable

·         Short sports socks and long walking socks are acceptable

·         Fairbairn Golf Club accepts soft and hard spikes but the latter is not permitted in the clubhouse.   However the Club is moving toward a soft spike policy in the future.  Please ensure golf shoes are clean before entering the clubhouse.

 COURSE ETIQUETTE

 Acceptable golf behaviour is expected on the course and in the clubhouse from members and social players. Course etiquette should be important to all members and the following elements are indicative of the requirements of this club.

·         Avoid slow play in competitions and social play, ensure you are never further than one hole behind the group in front, if so ask the following group to play through, practice quick safe play at every opportunity.

·         If in doubt play a provisional ball

·         Walk briskly to your shots, safely move to your ball and be ready to play

·         Be ready to putt immediately your turn comes, putt out when possible

·         Leave the green quickly after putting, mark cards on the next tee

·         Carry a sand bucket and sand all divots.

·         Repair plug marks on greens

·         Rake bunkers properly and leave rake in bunker

·         Shouting, bad language and club throwing is not acceptable

 COMPETITIONS

Members require a current AGU/LGU handicap to play in formal Club competitions. Those seeking a handicap should contact the Club manager or any other official to obtain details of how this is done. The Club runs open competitions for men and women every Saturday, Wednesday and long weekend Mondays. A ladies competition is also run on all other Mondays. There is also 9 hole "Ball run" and "Chook run" competitions for all players. Our Club Manager can provide details of how to enter.

 CLUBHOUSE

 The Clubhouse is open most days of the year. Hours of operation are generally 10 AM to 5 PM. Extensions can be granted with prior agreement with the Manager.

 CORPORATE/GROUP DAYS

 Special rates and conditions can be negotiated for corporate/sporting/group and charity bookings. If you are in a position to recommend our club for these functions please contact the Manager.

 CONTACTS

 The Fairbairn Golf Club can be contacted by phone  02 62579000 or Fax: 02 62579099.

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website is at www.sportscentreoz.com for information and weekly competition results.

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