Driving Range Rules

Following recent questions about the driving range, below are the current driving range rules:

1. Use of the cultivated turf area will be allowed in the DESIGNATED AREA ONLY defined by ropes, between 2 pm and 4 pm. (Note: if a person is using the turfed area during the allocated times, all people using the range must also use the turfed area)
2. The use of IRONS ONLY will be permitted in the designated area during this period. NO WOODS are allowed
3. Hitting patterns to be as per Best Practice.
4. All divots must be repaired on completion of use.
5. Members reported for non-conformance will receive an automatic one-month suspension of use of range facilities
6. The use of artificial turf mats will only be permitted outside of the above periods.
7. Range Balls only during Pro Shop opening hours.
8. Drivers are prohibited unless under the supervision of a club-designated person (e.g., a Club Professional).
9. Range Balls must not be: –
• played if balls have not been hired
• re-used
• removed from the practice fairway
10. Players playing holes 15 and 17 have right-of-way and no balls must be hit if members are searching or playing from the practice fairway.
11. Balls are not permitted to hit back up the practice fairway.
12. The Practice Fairway will be closed at 4 p.m. to allow Range Staff to pick up balls safely. (Times may vary with daylight saving.) When all range balls have been collected, members may use their own balls, which must also be collected from the range.
13. Players must adhere to the Course Dress Code.