The Course

The 18 hole Par 70 course is set in parkland with magnificent views of the Ribble Valley, part wooded with tree lined fairways, water hazards and bounded by the River Ribble. The variation in holes makes it a challenging course (see COURSE). The club is also equipped with a small practice area and putting green.

Scorecard

Local Rules

The following Local Rules can be found on the scorecard - Please read the course notice board on the side of the pump house prior to play for any additional local rules that are in force.

OUT OF BOUNDS: Beyond Fences, Hedges or White Posts.

WITHOUT PENALTY:

1. A ball lying on a path surfaced with chippings.
2. Staked trees and new plantations. A ball may be dropped within one club length not nearer the hole, if in the rough the ball MUST be dropped in the rough.
3. Stones in bunkers are movable obstructions (see rule 24-1).
4. All marker posts, with the exception of out of bounds posts, are immovable obstructions.

WATER HAZARDS are marked by yellow posts and lateral water hazards by red posts. Bridges over ditches are immovable obstructions (see Rule 24 2A, B). BUT if a ball comes to rest on a bridge or in the hazard close to it, relief may only be obtained under penalty.

RULES OF GOLF APPLY AT ALL TIMES

Course Care

Holes in Bunkers

Before leaving a bunker, a player should carefully fill up and smooth over all holes and footprints made by him.

Restore Divots, Repair Ball-Marks and Damage by Spikes

Through the green, a player should ensure that any turf cut or displaced by him is replaced at once and pressed down, and that any damage to the putting green made by the ball is carefully repaired. Damage to the putting green caused by golf shoe spikes should be repaired on completion of the hole.

Damage to Greens - Flagsticks, Bags, etc.

Players should ensure that, when putting down bags, or the flagstick, no damage is done to the putting green, and that neither they nor their caddies damage the hole by standing close to it, in handling the flagstick or in removing the ball from the hole. The flagstick should be properly replaced in the hole before the players leave the putting green. Players should not damage the putting green by leaning on their putters, particularly when removing the ball from the hole.

Golf Carts

Local Notices regulating the movement of golf carts should be strictly observed.

Damage through Practice Swings

1. No practice swings on the tees.
2. In taking practice swings, players should avoid causing damage to the course.

Course Maintenance

In order to keep the course in good condition members are requested to replace divots and tread them in properly. Footmarks in bunkers should be levelled after play. Members noticing any damage to the course, flags or huts, should report the details to the Professional without delay.

Temporary Local Rules

Members must watch the Club Notice Board regarding Temporary Local Rules.

Dress on the Course

Denims, Track Suits, Collarless Shirts or Training Shoes ARE NOT ALLOWED.

When shorts are permitted they must be tailored and worn with knee length stockings or white sports socks.

Mobile Phones

The use of mobile phones on the course is NOT permitted except in the case of an emergency.