Information Guidance for Visitors
Car park entry
Cars should proceed through the car park barrier,
which will lower when approached, and park in the main car park.
Before exit, you will need to obtain a barrier exit
token from the Pro Shop or the Clubhouse.
dress rules
- Please avoid extremes of dress.
- Recognised golf attire should be worn on the course.
- Within the clubhouse we now permit dress of jacket and tie or smart casual, or
recognised golf attire. Golf shoes should not be worn in the
club house.
- For Open events, we request that gents wear a jacket and
tie when receiving prizes.
mobile phones
Mobile phones may be used in emergencies. They may not be
used in the club house.
Before your visit
A daily message is placed in the club answer-phone
service regarding course conditions and any restrictions. Phone
the number at the head of this page
and press extension 6.
Before play
Golf shoes should be changed in the club house changing
rooms, not the car park. Report to the Professional's shop before
start of play.
- Play should only commence from the first hole unless
advised by the Professional.
- Observe your allocated start time.
- Gents are to play from the yellow tees unless otherwise agreed with
the Professional.
- Ladies and juniors have their own tees.
- Remember to repair pitch marks, replace divots and rake bunkers; and
do not take trolleys onto the tees, greens or green surrounds, or
between greens and greenside bunkers.
- Players should be aware of others on the course and not hold up play
of those behind.
- Club members taking part in club trophies, medals or matches have
priority on the course and should be invited through.
- Each hole, apart from par 3's, has a 150 distance marker to the side
of the fairway measuring to the centre of the green.
Health and Safety Notice
1. Players should ensure that no one is standing close by or in a position
to be hit by a club, golf ball or other article when they make a stroke or practice swing.
2. Players should not play until the players in front are out of range,
especially when playing blind shots or when it is foggy.
3. Players should always alert greens staff nearby or ahead when they are about
to make a stroke that might endanger them.
4. If a player plays a ball in a direction where there is a danger of hitting someone,
they should immediately shout a warning of �fore�.
5. If there is danger from lightning, players may suspend play and return to the clubhouse.
They must suspend play when the warning siren sounds.
6. To prevent slipping, players should wear golf shoes that have
metal or soft spikes that provide adequate grip.
7. Players should not lick their golf balls or tees.
8. Players suffering ill-health or injury may receive first aid treatment
from one of the appointed first aid persons listed on the Clubhouse notice board.
9. As soon as practicable players should report any injuries or accidents to the Secretary.
10. For further information see the R&A Rules of Golf and Shifnal
Golf Club's local rules on �Suspension of Play� and �Playing in Fog�.
bar and catering
Click to see catering information and
bar and catering times.
Please note that where possible, day visitors are encouraged to place
orders for food before
they play golf.
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