

Be prepared to start play five minutes before called to the tee by the starter. The 1st and 10th tees shall be occupied at all times during a competition until the last group has hit off the 10th.Pick up the ball immediately the hole is lost in Par or Stableford competitions.

Call following players through, immediately a ball is considered lost, or whilst looking for a lost ball.Do not cause a break in the field when stopping between nines.Players should keep their bag and buggies as near as practicable, avoiding the need to go out of the way to retrieve them. Avoid leaving bags and buggies in front of the green.Please refrain from continuing conversation when addressing the ball. (a) Avoid slow play at all times by walking quickly between shots and being read to play without delay. Unacceptable behaviour includes: * Loss of temper * Verbal abuse of officials or players * Deliberately distracting or provoking opponents * Throwing clubs * shouting, swearing or making unnecessary noise * Cheating in any form including manipulating scores and moving a ball to improve its lie * Damaging or littering the Course * Intoxicated behaviour. No unsportsmanlike behaviour will be tolerated and golfers must abide by the written and unwritten rules of Golf. Golf is a sport of great tradition characterized by golfer’s exemplary behaviour and fair play.

On a course like Balgowlah, players can do a lot in the interest of etiquette and avoiding slow play by following these simple rules.īEHAVIOUR. Players should ensure, through good manners and common sense, that their conduct does not upset their, or others, enjoyment of the game. Is for the consideration of other players. All golfers are required to abide by the Rules of Golf as approved by the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews, Scotland, The R&A and in affiliation with Golf Australia, who is the governing body of golf in Australia. Members and visitors are requested to acquaint themselves with these requirements. These Rules have been developed to ensure that all players are equally able to enjoy their game of golf and the hospitality at the Clubhouse. Members and Visitors are encouraged to enjoy themselves while playing at Balgowlah Golf Club Ltd, and in doing so are expected to abide by the Rules and By Laws of the Club.
