The new TrackMan4 golf simulator, sponsored by CCB Scaffolding Supplies.
We are delighted to announce we have taken delivery of our new state-of-the-art TrackMan4 golf simulator, and the simulator room is opening on Thursday 10th June.
Please read the pricing, rules and policy of use below.
TrackMan4 simulator – Pricing, Rules & Club Policy
The new clubhouse is now open.
We are delighted to announce that the new clubhouse is open to members and guests.
We are still finalising the fit-out, this along with ongoing Covid-19 measures, mean there are still some restrictions in place. Please read on for more information.
Facilities
- We are currently only open to members and their guests. This gives us time to make sure all services are working before we open to the public. It also offers members exclusive access to familiarise themselves with the new facilities.
- You will be able to access the changing rooms, showers and toilets. All other areas are still in progress; we will let you know when they will be open as soon as we can.
- You can collect your locker keys from Kevin Armitage in the office which is located on the ground floor adjacent to the front entrance.
- While building work is continuing, please access the new clubhouse by following the path to the right of the building and enter through the double doors facing the third tee. This will be signposted
- You are required to wear a facemask in all areas of the clubhouse.
The Clubhouse
The Clubhouse lounge bar is now also open to members and guests. A full bar service – drinks, teas & coffees – along with filled rolls will be available from 11am – 8pm Monday to Thursday, and 11am – 10pm Friday to Sunday. Due to ongoing work in the kitchen, hot food is not currently available – but it will be soon.
Please note that we are still under Level-2 Covid-19 restrictions and working with a socially distanced service; this means we have reduced capacity, and the following rules apply:
- You need to book in advance. Please call 0131 663 9317 #option 3 to reserve a table.
- You can reserve a table for up to 2 hours.
- Up to 6 people from 3 households can meet in the lounge (different households still need to be 1m apart).
- You are still required to wear a facemask when not seated.
It’s disappointing that we are still under restrictions and can’t open The Clubhouse fully. But I’m sure you will all be delighted with the new facilities and be grateful to be able to have a refreshment after your game
Please don’t forget to call to book a table.
To help manage the challenges we face, tonight I held a meeting of council and have agreed to implement the following changes from midnight tonight (Monday 4th January):
• Course closed until Friday 8th January at least – due to frost/waterlogging, the course will remain closed from Tuesday to Thursday 7th
• 13 holes only – the bottom field is likely to remain closed until the end of January
• 2 balls from up to 2 households – golf can only be played in 2-balls
• Current Tee times booked have all been removed – all times booked have been removed to adhere to the 2-ball rule
• Tee sheet – it will re-open at 18:30 hrs on Wednesday 6th January for the booking of 2-balls from Friday 8th January. No bookings will be accepted before 18:30 and any member booking before will have their names removed.
• 8.15am to 8.45am – we are talking to BRS about amending the system to create 2-3 more tee times “from 1st light”
• Visitors are NOT permitted to play
• Guests are still welcome to play with a member
• Names of both players MUST be added to the BRS system – for Track and Trace purposes
Frequency of play – consider your fellow members
The Council would also like to try and allow as many members as possible the opportunity to play the course at least once per week. Therefore, we would respectfully ask those members that can play anytime to play during the week (weather permitting) and avoid booking times for Saturday and Sunday mornings. Of course, it tee times are still available within say 48hrs of the week-end, then feel free to full up those available tee times. We have discussed restricting members to only being able to play twice a week, to allow all members the opportunity to play, and if members are not being considerate this will be considered.
The Council may consider other options as the pandemic develops including operating a ballot of tee times, especially at the week-ends, but this adds considerable amount of additional administration, which we would prefer to avoid.
And please remember its fastest finger first and those members with a strong Wi-Fi connection seem to be the most successful at booking times.
Please remember to adhere to Covid-19 guidelines, when attending, playing and leaving the golf course.
Happy golfing – when the course re-opens!!
George Clark
Captain
Following discussion with Hamish, Council agree mats should be introduced from Tuesday 3rd November.
They should be used from fairway, through the green and from rough. They must be used on all par 3 tees and I encourage members to use them from any tee where using an iron.
Can I also ask members to check the morning notification issued by the team. Those with trolleys and sit on buggies should avoid areas around greens and any visibly worn parts of the course. Under no circumstance should sit on buggies be used in the bottom field when the team have confirmed earlier that they should not be.
Many thanks,
Ross Fisher
Greens Convenor
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2020 CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP
Club Championship Winner 2020: Sean Marc
Ladies Championship Winner 2020: Hannah Darling
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