Starting Places & Times

Starting Time arrangements - all subject to Covid-19 restrictions and a tee booking system is in place

The "normal" starting points schedule is as follows:

Morning groups playing through the 15th between 11.45 & 12.30 have priority & alternation with those starting on the 15th does not apply.

Alternative starting places for Three and Four ball matches

08.00 – 09.00 - 15th Tee - 11.45 – 12.30

08.45 – 09.15 - 6th Tee - 12.30 – 13.30

Saturday all day – three and four balls may start on any of the OPEN starting points

Special Arrangements for Tuesdays

Tee times are reserved for ladies between 8:45 and 9:30
No four balls before 11:30 when they are directed to start from the 10th tee
As an exception and with the agreement of the Ladies’ Captain gentlemen may play 2 ball matches, starting at an appropriate time.

Arrangements for large playing groups

MONDAY

PM swindle, (starts at 12.30 winter and 13.00 summer)

Under 24 players – Follow starting schedule

Over 24 players – use tees 1, 6 & 10  (In winter use 1, 10 & 15)

Please note that two ball games have priority on the 10th until 13.15

TUESDAY

AM Ladies group (starts at 8.45 am - generally 35 - 45 players)

Use tees 1, 6 & 10

Tuesday PM swindle (starts at 13.00 summer and 12.30 in winter)

In summer

Under 24 players – Follow starting schedule

Over 24 players – use tees 1, 6 and 10

Over 40 players use tees 1, 6, 10, and 15

Please note that 2 ball games have priority on the 10th until 13.15.

In winter

Swindle plays 15 holes (not 7-9) and may start from the 1st & 10th, if more than 24 players it may also use the 15th giving priority to 2 ball games.

WEDNESDAY

Eclectic (starts between 16.00 and 18.00) a 12-hole competition with all players starting from one tee, which will be dependent on holes being played.

Start on 1st tee when holes 1-6 and 10-15 played. (may be changed following discussion with pro shop)

Start on 10th tee when holes 10-18 and 7-9 played.

Start on 15th tee when holes 16-18 and 1-9 played. (ditto as above)

THURSDAY

PM swindle (starts 12.00 winter and 13.00 summer)

Under 24 players – Follow starting schedule

Over 24 players – use tees 1, 6 and 10 (In winter use 1, 10 & 15)

Over 40 players use tees 1, 6, 10, and 15

Please note that 2 ball games have priority on the 10th until 13.15

FRIDAY

PM swindle, (starts at 12.00 in winter and 13.00 in summer)

As Monday’s arrangements.

SATURDAY

Unless there is an inter-club match, please follow the starting points schedule and don’t forget the rider for medal days. On match days follow the tee reserved sheet and pro shop advice.

SUNDAY

AM swindle (starts at 08.15) generally less than 40 players

Under 24 players - use tees 1 and 15

Over 24 players – use tees 1, 6 & 15

Matches and mixed competitions on a Sunday will have separate reserved tee times, please refer to the website diary or noticeboard.

COMMUNICATION

It would help the pro shop if swindle organisers confirm the starting points being used on the day, so they can direct others appropriately. Players wishing to play at time when there are large playing groups should speak to the pro shop who will advise them of the best place to start.

If a 3 or 4 ball has a 2-ball game behind it (as will happen on Saturdays) PLEASE stand aside and let them through. To keep the flow of play moving please consider the game behind you at all times.

Morning groups playing through the 15th between 11.45 and 12.30 have priority and alternation with those starting on the 15th does not apply.

Society & match bookings may have reserved tee times on the same days as our large playing groups. On these days the office / pro shop will liaise with the swindle/group organiser. Members are requested to look at the website diary, starting noticeboard or speak to the pro shop to see if any of these arrangements change on the day.