The Committee has created return to golf guidance for Brodick Golf Club.
The rules below are up to date and should be followed. The Committee will review rules following Scottish Government and Scottish Golf announcements. Any changes may take a few days. A letter from the Committee will be sent to Members explaining changes and this page will be updated.
Brodick Covid-19 Guidance
Social Distancing – you must social distance from others not in your household. You must not allow a crowd to gather. Please adhere to all signs around the club and on the course.
Symptoms – you must inform the Club if you become ill with coronavirus symptoms and have recently golfed at Brodick.
Members & Visitors Welcome – visitors are welcome. Members may bring up to 3 guests.
Guests – the guest fee is £15 per guest. Guest fees should be paid to Jacki, when she is working. If shop unattended, fees should be placed in an envelope, with details of guests and member in the postbox by the shop entrance.
Visiting Parties – we welcome visiting parties with a maximum of 8 players in any one outing. At this point there will be an hour between each visiting party. This allows the Club to manage the flow of golfers both on and off the course.
Juniors – we ask that juniors play with or are accompanied by an adult.
Group Size – 1, 2, 3 & 4 ball groups are allowed with no restrictions on the number of households represented.
BEFORE A ROUND:
Book a Tee-Time – you must book a tee-time before you golf. The Club must keep a 6 week record of who has played. To book:
Members: Login to BRS or (if no email access) phone Jacki 01770 302349. All playing members should have received instructions.
Visitors: Click here to book online or phone Jacki in the shop 01770 302349.
Locker Room – the locker rooms are closed. Golf equipment can not be stored in the locker room. Members should email secretary@brodickgolf.com to arrange to collect clubs. Please bring your own hand sanitiser as there are no hand-washing facilities. There are no bins, please take your litter home.
Trolleys – trolleys can not be hired.
Buggies – buggies available to Members only. To book a buggy, email secretary@brodickgolf.com with your name and phone number. The Club will then contact you to arrange.
ARRIVAL AT COURSE & WAITING TO PLAY:
Arriving – you should arrive less than 10 minutes before your tee-time. This will reduce the chance of groups forming. Go to the 1st tee a few minutes before your tee-time.
1st Tee – you must start at the 1st tee. There should be only 1 group on the 1st tee at any time. You must not allow a crowd to gather.
Clubhouse – the clubhouse is open to members and to guests/visitors who have just golfed. See Facebook for opening hours. There are limits on the number of people allowed, both inside and outside on the terrace. There is a one way system in place and increased hygiene measures. On arrival staff will take contact details, required for tracing purposes. Drinks will be ordered and brought to your table. Please remain at your table during your visit. No food available. No children are allowed in at this stage. Please follow all signage and staff guidance during your visit.
Shop – the shop is closed. If Jacki is working, she will speak to you through the window or will come outside.
Practice Area & Putting Green – the practice area and putting green are closed.
Competitions – club competitions have restarted.
Ladies: Click here for revised fixture list. Fixtures may be changed. To play in Ladies competitions you must follow all return to golf rules on this page and these additional competition procedures:
- arrange your own game, you must book a tee-time
- cards are available
- no money will be played for
- red tees
- ball must drop into hole, do not touch flag
- mark and sign your own card
- you must not touch or sign another player’s card
- verbally agree score at each hole and stableford points with playing partners
- it is not necessary to return the scorecard
- message Isobel with your handicap, gross score, net score and stableford points at end of round
Gents: Click here for revised fixture list. Fixtures may be changed. To play in Gents competitions you must follow all return to golf rules on this page and these additional competition procedures:
- arrange your own game, you must book a tee-time
- collect card from terrace shelter
- put your name and £3 in envelop and place in box (use own pen)
- white tees
- ball must drop into hole, do not touch flag
- mark another player’s card, at end of round sign and place in box
- you must not touch or sign your own card, only marker’s signature will be accepted
- you must provide verbal agreement for score at each hole
- cards will be collected after play and will be processed 2 days later
- results will then be published, winnings can be collected on day of next competition
DURING A ROUND:
Equipment – you must only use your equipment.
Pins – there is a foam insert to stop your ball fully dropping. You must not handle the pin. You may centre the pin in a safe manner which does not involve using your hand, even when wearing a glove, or using a towel (for example by using a club). Centering the pin is allowed while another player putts.
Tees – yellow tees are forward at 12th and 16th.
Cutting-in – you may play 6, 9, or 18, holes. Cutting-in is fine, with usual golf etiquette being considered and maintaining social distancing. You should not squeeze in between groups.
Balls – you should not lift stray balls.
Bunkers – bunkers are in play. Smooth sand with your foot or club after you shot.
Social Distancing – you must remain at least 2 metres away from others not in your household. Keep a good distance between groups. Be aware of others using public footpaths.
AFTER THE ROUND:
Shaking Hands – do not shake hands.
Leaving – there should be no gatherings round the clubhouse, terrace or surrounding area.
These rules will ease, but the Committee will be careful making changes. Having been allowed to return to golf, let’s not be responsible for having the privilege withdrawn. This is a “new normal”, but it will not last forever.
Enjoy your golf.
The Committee
For reference, letters from the Committee were issued 25 May, 5 June, 21 June, 3 July, 11 July, 15 July & 18 July. Further updates have been posted on Facebook or been sent via BRS email.