Belton Park Golf Club: News

Winter Rules
Until further notice, the following Winter Rules apply:

• PREFERRED LIES – On the fairway and closely mown areas a players ball may be lifted, cleaned and replaced within 6 inches but not nearer the hole.
• EMBEDDED BALL – Local rule enables a player to gain relief through the green. He/she may lift, clean and replace within 6 inches, but not nearer the hole on the fairway and closely mown areas and lift, clean and drop not nearer the hole in the rough.
• TROLLEYS AND BUGGIES – As conditions dictate there will be occasions when the use of pull trolleys, electric trolleys or buggies is not permitted. On such occasions members may carry or use a pull trolley with hedgehog wheel attachments. The Club will offer members and visitors dispensation against this ruling on the grounds of disability – speak to the General Manager for more details.
• COURSE INSPECTON – When course closure or trolley/buggy bans are in operation the course will be inspected at 8.00am, 10.00am and 12.00pm.
• COURSE ROTATION – During the winter months the Club operates a weekend course rotation policy. This applies on a Saturday and before noon on a Sunday. If you start on the 1st, you must play holes 1-18
  If you start on the 10th, you must play holes 10-27
  If you start on the 19th, you must play 19-27 & 1-9
  On ALL of the starting tees matches commencing their round must alternate with matches progressing from the previous loop.
• COMMENCEMENT OF PLAY – Play will commence at 8.00am. Play is only permissible before this time if the course staff instruct that it is safe to do so.
• FOG - The red and white posts, 150 yards from each of the starting tees are a guide for safety in the case of fog. If the posts are not visible from the tee a player may not commence his/her round. Players already on the course are responsible for the safety of themselves and those around them and must suspend play as visibility dictates.
• DAMAGE TO GREENS CAUSED BY DEER - In the event of damage to a green caused by deer hooves, please repair by the same method as the repair of pitch marks. If the deer have caused damage to the hole please contact a member of the green staff, as the hole may need to be changed.
• BUNKER RAKES - Please leave rakes outside bunkers in a position that will least interfere with play.
• CAGED TREES - Relief may be obtained from trees that are caged, staked or enclosed by a wooden fence. This relief applies to the players stance and intended swing only. There is no relief for line of sight.

Entertainments
Tickets for the Valentines Ball are on sale from the bar but there's only a few left, so hurry to reserve your place.

Clubhouse & Security
The CCTV system is installed and covers many areas of the club with additional cameras to be added to the system next year. It offers added security for members and visitors but golfers are asked to be careful with their belongings as thefts may still occur.
If anyone finds an expensive item of lost property, please hand it in to a member of staff, either in the shop or Clubhouse. Less valuable items may still be deposited in the “bins” in the locker rooms.