JUNIORSECTION

MEMBERSHANDBOOK

IssueDate:May2010,RevisedFebruary2011

S42 7LA TEL. 01246 279256

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Contents
WELCOME ........................................................................................................................................3
ABOUT THE CHESTERFIELD GOLF CLUB:...................................................................................4
JUNIOR SECTION.............................................................................................................................5
Types of Membership ........................................................................................................................5
Juniors are :- ..................................................................................................................................5
Academy Junior..............................................................................................................................6
Cadet..............................................................................................................................................6
RULES FOR JUNIOR MEMBERS.....................................................................................................6
The Club House .............................................................................................................................6
JuniorMembers ............................................................................................................................6
Agerestrictions .............................................................................................................................7
DressRulesintheclubHouse.........................................................................................................7
DressRulesonthecourse ..............................................................................................................7
Professional Shop, where everyone is welcome:...........................................................................8
Playing Golf ....................................................................................................................................8
Medals /competitions:.....................................................................................................................9
Giving precedence: ........................................................................................................................9
HANDICAPS ....................................................................................................................................10
TO BE AVOIDED! ............................................................................................................................12
CODE OF CONDUCT......................................................................................................................13
PARENTAL SUPPORT....................................................................................................................15
GOLF ETIQUETTE ..........................................................................................................................16
COACHING......................................................................................................................................17
USEFUL CONTACTS DETAILS ......................................................................................................18
FIRST AID........................................................................................................................................18

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WELCOME

TheChesterfieldGolfClubarereallypleasedyouhavechosentoplaygolfwithus.
OnbehalfofeveryonemayIextendtoyouawarmandfriendlywelcomeandwish
youaexcitingandenjoyabletime.

Wewilltreatyouasindividualswiththerighttoparticipateinalljunioractivities.

Wewanttoencourageboysandgirlstoachievetheirownpersonalgoalsingolf.We
willprovidecoachingandguidancetoallowyoutoenjoyyourgame,makenew
friends,playgolfsociallyorinorganisedcompetitions.

Yourhandbookwillhelpyoutosettleinquickly,Itwilldescribethefacilitiesthat
areavailable,includingsomeofthebylawsandrulesallofusmustfollowbothon
andoffthecourse.

Successandbenefitsfromjuniorgolfcanonly
comewiththesupportofeveryonehere,the
Juniormembersandtheirparents,allpulling
togethertoencourage,supportandassistin
whateverwaytheycantodeveloptheskills,
achievementandenjoymentinplayinggolf.

Asajuniormemberyoubecomeanambassador
forourjuniorsandourGolfClub.Wehopeyou
willacceptthisrolewithpride,playinganactive
partinhelpingboysandgirlstotakeupgolfand
becomememberswhowillenjoyplayingand
learningthemanygoodthingsthesporthasto
offertousall.

BillPreston(JuniorOrganiser)

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ABOUTTHECHESTERFIELDGOLFCLUB:

ChesterfieldGolfClubwasestablishedin1897andisaprivatemembersclub.

Theclubhasageneralcommittee,atwhichthejuniorsectionisrepresentedbytheJunior
Organiser.Thecommitteecansetnewrulesandthesecanbeaddedtooralteredbytheplaying
membersataGeneralMeeting.

Theclubhousehasaloungewithlicensedbararea,diningroom,snug/juniorroom,snookerroom,
changingroomsandProfessionalsshop.Foodanddrinkscanbeboughtfromthecateringstaff,
drinksandsnackstoeatwhilstplayingcanbeboughtfromtheprofessionalsshoporHalfway
Housenexttothe10thtee.

Withinthelockerroom,juniorshavetheirownchangingareawithlockers.Thereyoucanchange,
howeverpleasedonotleaveanyvaluableitems,astheclubcannotberesponsibleforlostitems.

Allthemembersofthegolfclubareresponsibleforensuringtheyfollowtherulessetbythe
GeneralCommitteeandforensuringthatanygueststheybringtotheclubalsocomply.

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JUNIORSECTION
ThisrunbytheJuniorOrganiserwho,withthehelpoftheJuniorCommittee,juniorsandparents,
meetregularlytoreviewandimprovetherunningofthejuniorsection,arrangecompetitionsand
discusssocialandeducationalgolfevents.

JuniorCaptainisselectedbythejuniororganiserforhis/hersupporttothejuniorsectionand
hasanimportantroletoplay.He/SheisanambassadorforthejuniorsandChesterfieldGolfClub,
whowillbyexample,engagewithallthejuniorsectionmemberstoencouragetheirparticipation
andthattheyplayinamannerthatisfairandprovidesenjoymentforall,upholdingthecodeof
practiceandencouragingrespectforthefacilitiesprovided.

JuniorViceCaptainisselectedinthesamewayasthejuniorcaptainandHe/Sheassiststhe
JuniorCaptain.

JuniorCommitteeisselectedfromvolunteersandelectedbythejuniorsattheJuniorAnnual
GeneralMeeting.

JuniorOrganiserisanadultmemberelectedtotheGeneralCommitteewhoisgiventhe
responsibilityoforganizingtheJuniorSection.

JuniorGirlsRepresentativeisaplayingmemberoftheLadiesSectionofthegolfclubandis
selectedbytheladiescommitteetoassistthejuniororganiser.

ParentsVolunteerstoassisttheJuniorOrganisor.

Eachyeartherewillbechangestothepeopleholdingtheabovepositions.Thenamesofthe
personsholdingthesepositionscanbefoundwithintheClubsHandbookandFixtureList,whichis
publishedeachyear.

JuniorMembers
TobeaJuniorMember,youmustbeundertheageof18yearsat
thestartoftheclubsfinancialyear,currently1stOctober.

TypesofMembership

Juniorsare:
OfanyagewithaCONGUhandicapof28orless.
Able to play the course at any time excepting weekend
restrictions.
Abletoplayinjuniorclubcompetitions,andcompetitionsagainstotherclubs.
Allowedwithahandicapof18orlesstoplayinfourballmatchesatanytimeonSaturdays
withmaximumof(2)juniorsinanymatch;

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 Allowed with a handicap of under for 12 (boys) or 24 (girls) with the discretion of the
competitionorganiserplayinmajorcompetitions.(Placesbeingavailable14dayspriorto
thecompetitiondate);
Tobeaccompaniedonthecourseandpracticeareabyanadultwhenlessthan12yearsof
age.

AcademyJunior

Ofanyage,havingahandicapbetween29&54.
Canplaythecourseatanytimeapartfromrestrictedtimesatweekends.
Ifyoungerthan12yearsofagemustbeaccompaniedonthecourseandpracticeareawith
anadultwhomaybeplayingorwalking.(Oneadultcanaccompanyamaximumgroupsize
offourjuniors).
Canplayinjuniorclubcompetitions,andcompetitionsagainstotherclubs.

Cadet
Ajuniorofanyagewithoutahandicap
Canonlyplaythecourseinorganisedcadetcompetitions(9hole).
Ifyoungerthan12yearsofagemustbeaccompaniedonthecourseandpracticeareawith
anadult.
Canusethepracticeareaincludingthe6holeminicourseatanytime.

ACadetcanapplytobecomeanacademymemberbycompletingamembershipapplicationform
whentheclubprofessionaldecideshe/sheisdeemedtohavesufficientabilityandcompetenceto
playgolfontheclubgolfcourse.

RULESFORJUNIORMEMBERS

TheClubHouse

JuniorMembers

areallowedtousethejuniorroom(snug),changing
roomsandtoiletfacilities.
Maypurchasesoftdrinksandfoodfromthecateringstaff.
Maynothaveaccesstothejuniorroom(snug)whenthe
roomisrequiredforanofficialclubfunction.

NB.Accesstothejuniorroomwillbedecidedbythe
clubsecretaryoracommitteemember,anyjuniors
behavinginappropriatelywillbe
disciplined.

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Agerestrictions

Juniorsundertheageof16yearsarenotallowedinthelicensedareasoftheClubhouse
duringlicensinghoursunlessaccompaniedbyanadult.Juniorsshouldnotstandatthebar
area.
Juniorsmayusethesnug/juniorroom,changingroomandtoiletfacilities,butaccesstothe
clubloungeanduseofthesnookerroomisonlypermittedifaccompaniedbyafullplaying
member.
Useofthediningroom:

whenattendinganorganisedofficialjunioreventsupervisedbyclubofficials;

whenaccompaniedbyanAdultClubMember.

Juniormembersareremindedthatattainingtheageof18yearsdoesnotautomatically
qualifythemforadultmembership;anapplicationforadultmembershipistobemadein
writingtothegeneralcommittee.

DressRulesintheclubHouse No Denim Jeans or Trainers in the
club house or out on the ourse.
(Appliestoallmembers) No Hats to be worn in the clubhouse


Smartcasualclothingorcollarandtieforspecifiedofficial
events;
Shirtsmustbetuckedintotrousers
Collarlessorsleevelessshirtsarenotallowed.
Soiledclothingfromthecourseisnotallowedinthemain
lounge,diningroomandsnookerroom;
Tailoredshortsofareasonablelengthmaybeworninthe
Juniorroom,butnotinthemainlounge,diningroomor
snookerroom.
Membersareallowedthroughtheloungefromthesnugto
theterracewhenwearingshorts.
Sportssocks(abovetheankle)orkneelengthsocksmust
bewornwhenwearingshorts.
Girlsmayweartailoredshortsintheclubhouse;
Nogolfshoeswhetherspikedorpimplesoledareallowed
intheclubhouse
Noouterwear,(coats,overcoats,raincoats,anoraksandgolfjacketsetc)anywhereinthe
clubhouse.

DressRulesonthecourse

Trousersmustnotbetuckedintosocks;
Tailoredshortsofreasonablelengthrequireeitheraboveanklesportsorkneelengthsocks;
Shirtsmusthavecollarsandmustbetuckedintotrousers;

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 Collarless or sleeveless shirts are not permitted, (girls
maywearasleevelessblouse);
Changingisnotallowedinthecarpark.
Mobiletelephonesmustbeswitchedoffintheclub
houseandonthecourse,butmaybetakenwithyou
whenplayingbutonlytogethelp.
Storetheclubcontacttelephonenumbersonyour
phoneincaseofemergency.
Mobilesmaybeusedinthecarpark.

ProfessionalShop,whereeveryoneiswelcome:

Theshopisopentoallclubmembersandvisitors.Hereyoucanmakeenquiries,seek
adviceonrulesandetiquette,haverepairs
completedaswellas,buyclothing,equipment,
drinksandchocolate.

Juniormembersareremindedthatthe
professionalshopisnotameetingorrecreation
room.


Club
Professional
Mike McLean
with his wife
Enid.

PlayingGolf

Juniormembersshouldconductthemselvesina
politeandpropermanneratalltimesbothonand
offthecourse;
Juniormembersmustremembergolfisagameof
trustandshouldplaythegamefairlyandhonestly;
Alljuniorsmustbepunctualatalltimes,beingready
toteeoffbeforetheirstartingtimefor
competitions;
Juniormembersarepermittedtoplayoverthe
courseatalltimesexcepting:
Saturdaysbefore2.15pm(1.30p.m.inwinter);
Sundays,before12.00noon.
Juniors,withahandicapof18orlessforboysor24or
lessforgirlswillbeallowedtoplaywithfullplaying
membersonSaturdaymorningswithamaximumoftwojuniorspermatch;

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 Girls,thereisnoladiesday,howeveronTuesdaysLadies
whostartatthefirstteebetween9.30amand12.00
noonhavepriorityonthecourse;

Medals/competitions:

JuniorandAcademymembersmayenteralljuniorcompetitions;
Juniorboyswithahandicapof18orlessandgirlsof36orlessmaywiththepermissionof
thecommitteeplayinseniorMonthlyMedalspermissiontobeobtainedinwritingtothe
committee;
Juniors,withahandicapof18orlessforboysor24orlessforgirls
willbeallowedtoplaywithfullplayingmembersonSaturday
morningswithamaximumoftwojuniorspermatch;
Boyswithahandicapof9orlesswillbeallowedtoenteronthe
medalsheet,(maximumofonejuniorinanygroupwillbepermitted
onSaturdayMedalshowevertheycanplayonWednesdayswithout
restriction).
Detailsofcompetitions,entrysheetswithrulesaredisplayedonthe
juniornoticeboards;
Allcompetitionsrequireyoutopayanentryfeeonsigningthe
sheetorbyasetdatenopaynoplay.
Ifaftersigningthesheetyoufindyourselfunabletoplay,you
shouldinformtheorganiserandyourplayingpartnersthencrossyournameofffromthe
entrysheetsothatothersmaysigninyourplace.
Ingolfitisconsidereddiscourteousnottoturnupforacompetitiononceyournamehas
beenenteredandmayleadtoasuspensionfromsubsequentcompetitionsifyoufailto
notifytheorganiser;
Inamedalcompetition,membersmustentertheirownscoresontotheclubcomputer
beforeleavingtheclubhouse.
CompletedscorecardsMUSTbeplacedintotheboxabovethecomputerbeforeleavingthe
clubhouse.

Givingprecedence:

Theclubcaptainsandtheirguests/playingpartnershaveprecedenceonthefirstteeatall
times;
Juniormemberswithahandicapinexcessof20orwithnohandicapmustalwaysgive
precedencetoadultmembers.

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 HANDICAPS
Agolfhandicapallowsplayersofalllevelsofgolfingabilitytocompeteagainsteachotheronafair
andequalbasis.Ahandicapsystemiseffectivelyessentialtothepopularityandprosperityofthe
gameofAmateurGolf.TheSystemdevelopedandrefinedbytheCouncilofNationalGolfUnions
(CONGU)providesaplayerwithagolfhandicapthatreflectstheirplayingabilityrelativetothatof
allotherplayershandicappedbytheCONGUHandicappingSystem.
The Golfers aim
LADDER TO GOLFING SUCCESS

DERBYSHIRE COACHING
ACADEMY
Available for all Children
who pass a golfing
Assessment Where is your limit?

JUNIORS
Having low handicaps may be
selected to play County level
JUNIOR 18 or less may
be selected to play in
Major Competitions
JUNIORS
H/C 24 or less
Can play for
Chesterfield Juniors in
at inter club matchess

JUNIORMEMBER
CONGUHandicap28orless
ACADEMYJUNIORS Receivescoachingandplaysthe
Handicap2954 fullcourse
Receivecoaching,playmain
courseasshort9holeand18
hole competition

CADETSJUNIORS
Donothaveahandicap,receive
BEGINNERS coaching,playonthepracticearea
Come along an join in a andmini6holecourse,
lesson for new starters to Competitionsonshort9holemain
see if golf is for you course

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Youwillberequiredtosubmittothejuniororganiser,3completedscorecards
forthefull18holesofgolf;
CardsmaybesignedbyanyothermemberofChesterfieldGolfClubwhohasa
handicap,andisacceptabletothecommittee;
Cardscannotbesubmittedinwinterwhenplayingfrom
WinterteesandonWintergreens;
Pleaseplacesignedcompletedscorecardsinthe
letterboxofthesecretarysoffice,having
written(forhandicappurposes)onthetopofthe
card;
Theorganiserwilltakeyourbestgrossscore,
adjustanyholethatismorethan2overpar,
subtractthestandardscratchofthecourse,
whichis72,toarriveatyourhandicap
E.g.9072=18
Juniorswithhandicapsof2954willhavetheir
adjustmentsmadebythehandicapschairman,
Juniors28andbelowwillbeadjustedbyCONGU
(Council of National Golf Unions)
Theorganiserwillrecordthisinformationand
informyouwhenyourhandicapisallocated.
YoucanobtainahandicapcertificatefromtheClubsecretary;
Listsofmembershandicapscanbefoundonthenoticeboards.
Itisyourresponsibilitytoplayoffthecorrecthandicap;
Onceyouhaveobtainedahandicap,itmustbekeptactivebyenteringat
leastthreequalifyingcompetitionseachyear,youwillnotloseyourhandicap
unlessyouleavethegolfclub.

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TOBEAVOIDED!

AVOIDSLOWPLAYTIMESAVINGTIPSWHENPLAYING


Keepupwiththegroupplayinginfrontofyou,notjustaheadofthegroup
behind;
Players with the honour for winning a
hole should tee off at the next hole
beforemarkingtheirscorecard;
After the last player has teed off, the
others should move ahead leaving the
lastplayertocatchthemup;
At all times be aware of the group
behindyou;
Ifyouloseaclearholewiththegroupin
front,youMUSTinvitethegroupbehind
to play through at the earliest
opportunity;
When searching for a ball you are
allowed five minutes, always consider
lettingtheplayersbehindplaythrough;
DO NOT walk up the fairway together if
your golf balls are scattered in different
directions, walk directly to your own ball and be ready to play when it is
yourturn;
Plan your next shot whilst walking to your ball and choose the club you
intendtouse;
Encourage your partner to play a provisional ball if you are both unsure
whereitmayhavelanded;
Playwithdifferentpeople,improvingyourunderstandingofthegame,the
paceofplayandmakenewfriends.
Ensureyouleaveyourtrolleyorgolfbagatthepointwhereyouarelikelyto
leavethegreentowalktothenexttee.DONOTleaveyourbagatthefront
ofthegreenwhereyouwillhavetogobacktoretrieveit!
Ifyouhaveputtedoutbepreparedtoreplacetheflag.

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 CODEOFCONDUCT

Appreciatethatyouarevaluedfortheroleyouplayingolfandthatyou
are an ambassador both for the Junior Section and Chesterfield Golf
Clubonandoffthecourse.

On becoming a member of the junior section,

you will be expected to actively support and
take part within the junior section, attending
fixtures, entering competitions and when
possible representing Chesterfield Junior Golf
intheDUGCandSUGCLeagues.
Help to create and maintain an environment
free from fear and harassment, one in which
enjoymentandparticipationareimportant;
Respect other golfers, being polite and
courteous at all times treat them all as you
wouldliketobetreatedyourself;
Understandthatyouhavearighttobetreatedasanindividual;
Respectdifferencesingender,disability,culture,race,ethnicity,age,socialorientation,and
religiousbeliefsbetweenyourselfandothers;
Demonstratefairplayandbehonestapplyinggolfsstandardsbothonandoffthecourse;
Respecttheadviceyoureceivethatpromotestheconceptofabalancedattitude;
Treatorganisersandcoacheswithrespect;
Observeinstructionsorrestrictionsrequiredbythecluboritsmembersofstaff;
Donotengageinanyirresponsible,abusive,inappropriateorillegalbehaviour;
Challengeorreportifyouobserveanyformofdiscriminationandprejudice;
Lookoutforyourownsafetyandthatofothers;
Tellsomeoneifyouareleavingavenueor
competition;
Beorganisedandontime;
Takecareofthecourserepairdivotsand
pitch marks, rake bunkers, never pull
trolleysovergreensortees
Listen,learnandimprove

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 Youshouldnottakepartinanyirresponsibleabuse,inappropriateorillegalbehaviourwhich
includes:
Consumingalcoholorillegalorperformanceenhancingdrugsorstimulants;

Smoking;

Usingabusiveorfoullanguage;

Publiclyusingcriticalordisrespectfuldescriptionsofothers.

Foryourownsafetyandthesafetyofothersremember:
Dontgooutonthecourseonyourown;
StorethenumbersoftheProShop(01246276297)andbar(01246232035)inyourmobile
andkeepitwithyououtonthecourseforuseincaseofanemergency.
IfyouorsomeonewithyouisillandinneedofhelporyoufeelthreatenedphonethePro
Shop or bar: tell them who you are, where you are and what the problem is. Try and
attracttheattentionofothergolfersnearby.
Checkthatyouwillnothitanyonewithyourclubwhenyouswingorthatyourballwillnot
hit anyone as it flies down the fairway. Do not allow others to stand to the front of you
whenplayingyourball.
Speakoutifyouhaveconcernsaboutanything,yourownneedsortheneedsofothers.

Where behaviour is considered inappropriate and does not accord with this Guidance, juniors
canexpecttofacedisciplinaryaction.
Thismaycomeintheformof;
Averbalwarning,

Awrittenwarning;

Aninterviewwiththemanagementcommittee(men/ladies)of
theClub,

UltimatelythismayleadtoexpulsionfromtheGolfClubandin
extremecasesreferraltoanappropriateauthority.

Iwillcomplywiththiscodeofpractice,


Signature____________________________Date_____________

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PARENTALSUPPORT
Astheparentsoftheyoungpeoplewhoarethe
juniormembershipyouareveryimportanttous,
bothtothesuccessofthejuniorsectionandtothe
futureofourgolfclub,andaremostwelcometo
ourclub.
Pleasebeencouragedtotakeanactivepartandto
engagewiththeorganisers,parentsandjuniors
whenattheclubforeithergolforsocialmeetings.
Ourgolfclubhasadresscodewhichwerequest
thatbothmembersandvisitorsdonotwearthe
followingclothingwhenattendingtheclub.
DenimJeans
Trainers
Hatsandcapsarenottobewornintheclubhouse

Wewouldwelcomeyoursupportandassistancewith:
Supportingthegolfclubpolicyforchildprotection,welfareandenjoyment.
Takinganinterestinandsupportiveofyourchildrensactivityandprogress,.
Introducingyourselftoorganisersandofficials,feelfreetotalkwiththeJuniorOrganisers,
parentvolunteers,PGAProfessional,andClubWelfareOfficers.
Findingoutwhatthecluboffers,whencoachingandjuniorcompetitionsarearranged,be
awareofplayingrestrictionsandmembershipcatagorylimitations.
Makingyourselvesandyourchildawareofthejuniorhandbookcontents,andencouraging
youngpeopletoadoptthegoodpracticeguidance.
Complyingwiththesupervisionrequirmentsforyoungchildrenplayingonthecourse.
Beingpunctualwhendroppingofforpickingupyourchild/childrenfor/fromcoachingand
competitions.
Ifleavingyourson/daughterattheclub,pleaseensuretheyhavesufficientspendingmoney,
appropriateclothing(i.e.ahattoprotectthemfromthesunorwaterproofsinthewinter),a
drinktotakeintheirbagasdehydrationoccursevenifitisnotthatwarm.
MakesureyourchildandtheclubhaveacorrectlycompletedJuniormemberprofileformto
ensuretheyareprovidedforinthebestwaypossible,especiallyshouldamedicalemergency
arise.
Havingclearlinesofcommunicationtokeepupwithyourchildsprogress.
Ensuringthattheclubhasanemergencycontactnumberforyouwhenyouareawayfromthe
club.Amobilephonenumberispreferable,andthatyouleaveyourmobiletelephoneswitchedon
sothatwemaycontactyoushouldanemergencyarise.

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GOLFETIQUETTE
Golfisplayedforthemostpart,withoutthesupervisionofarefereeor
umpire,relyingupontheintegrityoftheindividualtoshow
considerationforotherplayersandtoabidebytheRules.

Allplayersshouldconductthemselvescorrectly,demonstrating
courtesyandsportsmanshipatalltimes,irrespectiveofhow
competitivetheymaybe.Thisisthespiritofthegameofgolf.

Firstandforemost,wewantyoutoenjoyyourroundofgolf,butweexpectyoutoobservethe
basicrulesofgolfetiquettewhichallowotherplayerstoenjoytheirgamesalso.Theserulesare
intendedtokeepthecourseingoodconditionandpreventslowplaybyplayersofallstandards.
ThinkofitasasortofgolfersHighwayCode.
Thefollowingbriefexplanationisintendedtogiveyouagroundingonwhattodo(andwhatnotto
do)onagolfcourse.

Becourteousatalltimesandrespectfulofothers
Playersmustbepreparedtoteeoffattheirallocatedtime,i.e.beingattheteewhenthe
groupinfrontispreparingtoteeoff.
Playmustalwayscommencefromthefirstteeunlesspermissiontostartfromanothertee
hasbeengiven.
Replacealldivotsandrepairpitchmarksongreensbeforemovingoff.
Rakeoverallfootprintsandothermarksmadeinbunkers
Donottaketrolleys,buggiesorgolfbagsontotheteesorgreens
Donottakepracticeswingsontheteesorgreens
Donotplayanyshotuntilyouaresurethatothergolfersorcoursestaffareoutofrange
Shout"Fore"ifyouthinkthatastrayshotmightgonearorhitsomeone.
Avoidslowplaykeepupwiththematchinfront,notjustinfrontofthematchbehind
Walkbrisklybetweenshotsinthedirectionofyouballandifpossibledecidewhichclubto
useforyournextshotbeforeyoureachyourball
Ifyouplayabadshotandsuspectthattheballmightbelost,playaprovisionaljustincase
Takeamaximumoffiveminuteslookingforalostball.Onlytheplayerwhoseballislost
shouldsearchwhilstothersplaytheirshotsbeforeassistingtolookforalostball.
Ifthereisaclearholeinfrontofyou,andthefollowinggrouphavecaughtyouupandare
waiting,allowthemtoplaythroughattheearliestopportunityespeciallyiftheyarea
smallergroup(i.e.atwoballVsafourball)
Donottakeanexcessivenumberofrepetitivepracticeswings
Beforeputting,alwaysleaveyourbagortrolleyalongsidethegreenatapointnearestto
thenexttee.
Whenyouhavecompletedthehole,clearthegreenquickly,markingyourscorecardwhen
youarriveatthenexttee,thepersonhavingthehonourofteeingofffirst,shouldteeoff
beforemarkinghiscard.

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COACHING
ThegameofGolfmayappearasimplechallenge,movinga
ballwiththeuseofclubsfromoneplacetoanother.

Howevergolfrequiresknowledgeoftherulesand
etiquetteandthedevelopmentofavarietyofskills.With
itsmanyhazards,agolfgolfcoursedemandsaccuracy,
power,feel,control,touchandconcentration.
Asabeginneritisimportantyoufollowthecorrect
pathwaytoavoidinjuryandbadhabits.Goodcoachingwill
helpyoustrikeandcontroltheball,allowingyouto
achievetherewardsandenjoythesportofgolf.
Likemanygolfclubs,wehavearesidentGolfProfessional,
MikeMcLean,whoalongwithhisassistantprovide
individualandgroupcoachingsessionsthroughoutthe
yearforbeginnerstoclass1golfers.
Individualcoachingsessionsareavailable,suchonetoone
teachingwillfocusupontheelementofyourgamethatbothyou
andheconsiderrequirefurtherimprovementanddevelopment.
Groupcoachingsessionsarearrangedthroughoutthesummer
monthsbytheProfessionalandhisassistant,thesesessionsare
arrangedfor:

BeginnersAnintroductiontothegameofGolf.Thesearesessions
providedtobeginnerstoprovidethemwithbasicinstructionand
challengesthatenablethemtousetheclubsandhitthegolfball,withno
commitmentplacedontotheparticipantstocontinueingolf.Shouldyouwishtocontinue
yourenjoyment,guidanceandadviceforbecomingamemberoftheGolfClubisreadily
available.
Improversgroupsessionsareorganisedforthejuniormembersthroughoutthesummer
months,whicharedesignedtocontinuetheirdevelopmentofgolfingskillsandabilitiesin
allaspectsi.e.driving,woods,irons,chipping,bunkers,putting.

RulesandEtiquettecoaching

Periodicallythecoachesandjuniorsectionwillorganisequizsessionsthataredesignedtotest
yourknowledgeofthegolfingrules,codesofconductandetiquette.Participationinthesequizzes
willalsoimproveyourknowledgeandunderstandingofthegameofgolfandfurtheryour
enjoyment.
InformationJuniorNoticeBoard
Lookoutforinformationpostersonyournoticeboardinformingyouandyourparentsof
competitions,results,activities,coachingsessionsandquizzesandmeetings,orcontactyourjunior
organiserifyouhaveanyconcerns.

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USEFULCONTACTSDETAILS


CHESTERFIELDGOLFCLUBCONTACTINFORMATION

ChesterfieldGolfClubSecretary

ChesterfieldGolfClubChairPerson 01246276256

ChesterfieldGolfClubJuniorOrganiser
ChesterfieldGolfClubProfessional
01246276297
ChesterfieldGolfClubWelfareOfficer

ChesterfieldGolfClubCatering 01246236093

Courseinformationline 01246222235

Emailaddress secretary@chesterfieldgolfclub.co.uk

Webbsite www.chesterfieldgolfclub.co.uk
Howdidido www.howdidido.com
Eurogolf www.egugolfcentral.co.uk

RulesofGolf http:// www.randa.org/rules/home

LocalContacts
LocalPoliceChildProtectionTeam Tel:08451233333
Explainwhyyouarecalling,youwillthenbe
Inanemergencycontactvia999 putthroughtotheappropriateperson
NationalOrganisations

ChildlineUK Tel:08001111

NSPCC24hourHelpline Freephone08088005000
EGUCasemanagementOfficer mobile 07803 661890 rbrown@englishgolfunion.org
CountyWelfareOfficerCarolHill Carolhill_@hotmail.com

FIRSTAID

LocationofFirstAidEquipment 1.Secretarysoffice
2.ProfessionalsShop
3.CateringKitchen
4.GreenKeeperCompound

QualifiedFirstAidPersons ContactTelephoneNumber


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