New Mills Golf Club

High Peak, Derbyshire

Playing the Course

FAIRWAY DISTANCE MARKERS

Distances to the centre of the green are indicated by coloured painted  disks on the fairway.

  • Red  – 100 yards;
  • Yellow  – 150 yards;
  • White  –  200 yards.

COLOURED FLAGS ON GREENS 

Different coloured flags are used to help players determine the position of the pin on each hole, i.e.:-

  • Red – towards the front of the green;
  • Yellow – towards the centre of the green;
  • White – towards the back of the green.

(These colours correspond to the colours on each tee i.e.  red tees – front;  yellow tees – centre; white tees – back).

COURTESY ON THE COURSE 

  • Competition or match players have priority on the course at all times;
  • In the interest of all, players should play without delay;
  • No player should play until those in front are out of range;
  • Players searching for a ball should signal the players behind them to pass as soon as it becomes apparent that the ball will not be easily found. They have a maximum of 3 minutes to do this. They should not continue play until the players following them have passed and are out of range;
  • When the play of a hole has been completed, players should immediately leave the putting green;
  • Players may cut in on the 6th, 10th or 14th tees, but ONLY if they will not delay players playing the previous hole.

PRIORITY ON THE COURSE 

  • In the absence of special rules, two ball matches should have precedence of and be entitled to pass any three ball or fourball match;
  • A single player has no standing and should give way to a match of any kind;
  • If a match fails to keep its place on the course and loses more than one clear hole on the players in front, it must allow the match following to pass.

CARE OF THE COURSE 

  • Before leaving a bunker, players must carefully fill up and smooth over all footprints and ball marks;
  • Rakes should be left in bunkers;
  • Through the green, players should ensure that any turf cut or displaced by them is replaced at once and pressed down, and any damage to the putting green made by the ball or player is carefully repaired;
  • Divot bins can be found on all par 3’s and in the teeing area on the practice ground. Due to the small teeing area, tees can become damaged quickly if neglected.  Please fill in divots with the mix provided.

Divot boxes can be found on all par 3s

 

HEALTH AND SAFETY ON THE COURSE

Please familiarise yourself with the course risk assessment on the committee information board and in the clubhouse.

Golf can be a dangerous game, so please ensure you understand and comply with the following:-

  • Don’t drive off or hit your ball if it is likely to that you may hit a fellow golfer;
  • Ensure players have cleared before playing your next shot;
  • Are there golfers within sight or your distance range?
  • Take into account possible mis-hit shots by considering all potential trajectories of your shot, such as could it go onto the next fairway, or are there golfers within sight on the next fairway?
  • If you inadvertently hit a shot which may be close to other people, shout “FORE” as loudly as possible;
  • If you hear the shout “FORE”, immediately crouch down and protect your face & head;
  • Crouch behind your bag or trolley, if possible, and under no circumstances look for the incoming ball;
  • Please be aware of pedestrians’ right of way on the course.

DRESS CODE

Our club’s dress code is defined in the following link – NMGC Dress Code

LITTER

Please do not leave litter lying about the course.

DOGS

Dogs are not allowed on the course, other than on public footpaths, when they should be on a lead.

TROLLEYS AND BUGGIES

  • Only trolleys with wide wheels are permitted;
  • Trolleys and buggies must not be taken onto any tee or green;
  • Trolleys and buggies must be kept outside the bunkers adjacent to greens;
  • Where indicated, trolleys and buggies must follow the route indicated by signs, or by white markers on the ground;
  • Users of motorised buggies must have adequate Personal Liability Insurance, copies of which must be lodged with the professional before play commences. The Health and Safety Guidelines must be adhered to when driving on the course.

PERSONAL INSURANCE 

Members and visitors are notified that personal property, including golf clubs and accessories, IS NOT covered by Club Insurance. You are therefore strongly recommended to take out golfer’s personal insurance to cover all risks. This should include personal liability for injury to others.