Dress Code & Code of Conduct

Dress Code

Wells Golf Club allow 'smart casual' in the clubhouse and balcony, 'smart casual' permits the wearing of smart jeans and training shoes. 'Appropriate golfing attire' should be worn on the golf course.

Dress Code.

The Food and Beverage manager, staff on duty, the Club's Professional, shop staff and Club Manager will govern the interpretation of 'smart casual' and please respect their decision if you are approached.

code of conduct

Wells Golf Club believes that it is the responsibility of everybody involved in our club to ensure it remains a safe place, free from discrimination, fear and where possible, risk.  The club has adopted the following policy which applies to all members and visitors to the club.

Code of Conduct

Harassment Policy

ETIQUETTE ON AND OFF THE COURSE

Players are asked to respect and abide by the following:

• Replace divots.
• Repair all pitch marks.
• Level sand in bunkers.
• Not to take trolleys on the tees, greens or their surrounds.
• All competition matches have priority.
• Please keep the course tidy.
• All mobile phones are to be silent and calls only taken in an emergency.

Changing Facilities

• The clubhouse has every facility required for changing into and from golfing apparel. Changing clothing in the car park is not permitted.

Speed of Play - Policy

For Competition and Casual Golf some pointers to remember…

• Encourage ‘Ready, Steady, Golf’– play when safe and ready to do so; not necessarily in order of furthest ball from hole.
• Play a ‘provisional’ ball if you think there is a posibility that your first ball maybe lost or not easily found. It’s a lot quicker to play a second ball from the tee than walk all the way back.  Rule 18.3a applies.
• Remember to always announce your intent to play a provisional ball to the others in your group, as if you don’t then it automatically becomes the ball in play (see rule 18-3).
• Look for your own ball before heading over to help others (where practicable).
• Keep an eye on the time when you start your search – remember you have a maximum of 3 minutes to search for it. After that the ball is officially lost, your provisional ball becomes the ball in play.
• Leave your bag or trolley near the exit to the green
• Mark your scorecard on the next tee, or if you’re first to tee off, then play your tee shot then mark the card.
• There’s no shame in calling players through and it benefits everyone. The group behind will certainly appreciate it!

FACT: we all lose balls from time to time even good players!, and in some cases maybe 2 or 3 players lose balls on the same hole, so unavoidable delays do occur!
In Casual Golf, groups that are holding up others will be asked to invite the group behind through or be asked to walk on a hole to catch up.

If you keep up with the group in front. You cannot be accused of slow play.

Finally, we play golf for fun, not our livelihood, even when we are playing in a competition. However, playing golf is not the same as strolling along a prom; nor is the golf course a place for chatter with players in other groups.

KEEP UP A GOOD PACE WHEN WALKING BETWEEN SHOTS AND ENCOURAGE OTHERS TO DO LIKEWISE.

The Club does reserve the right to refuse admission to the course and/or or the clubhouse if, in the opinion of the Club Manager, an authorised employee or course marshal, any individual acts or dresses in a manner which could cause offence or embarrassment to other members and their guests or visitors.