Following the recent spell of dry weather we are removing the requirement to use mats on the course. This will come into force at midnight 19th March 2026

Although mats will no longer be permitted for competition play or when submitting an acceptable round for handicapping purposes, they may be used for casual golf if you wish.

Model Local Rule E-3 (Preferred Lies) will now be in force until further notice to help with the transition back to grass.

"When any part of a player's ball touches part of the general area cut to fairway height or less the player may take free relief once by placing the original ball or another ball in and playing it from this relief area:
• Reference Point: Spot of the original ball.
• Size of Relief Area Measured from Reference Point: 6 inches from the reference point, but with these limits:
• Limits on Location of Relief Area:
o Must not be nearer the hole than the reference point, and
o Must be in the general area.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their cooperation whilst using the mats during the wet months. We feel it has made a difference to the course and from comments received we believe it has improved peoples quality of golf during the wetter months.

It will be something we are going to continue with so LOOK AFTER YOUR MAT!! All members will be responsible for the storage of their own mats. When we come to use them next winter we will ask you to bring this mat. If you require a replacement, there will be a charge for a new one.

I can also announce that buggies will be allowed out from tomorrow.

Thanks
Graham