Rules & Etiquette

At Basset Down we pride ourselves on our friendly atmosphere making everyone welcome. However, to ensure the smooth running of the day and everyone’s enjoyment, we would respectively ask for the following basic rules and etiquette to be observed.

Arrival

Please would the organiser ensure that they arrive at least 30 minutes prior to the first tee-off time to settle any outstanding monies and collect scorecards and bag tags.

Handicaps

No handicap is required to play at Basset Down, however we do require each player to have basic knowledge of rules and etiquette of the game. Some playing ability is also essential to avoid slow play and to ensure everyone enjoys their game.

Dress Code

We are happy to support smart casual dress with golf shoes or trainers.

The following however is not appropriate:

Dirty Clothes of any sort
Flared/Logo’d or torn jeans
Sports/Football Shorts
Sleeveless T-shirts (for men)

All Players must have their own Golf Clubs and bag. The sharing of clubs is not permitted.

Course Care

Please leave the course as you would wish to find it. Please replace ANY pitch marks and divots. Please rake the bunkers after your shot and place any litter into the bins provided on the course.

Player Consideration

It is the responsibility of the organiser to ensure that members of their group are aware of the local rules of the day.

- When a player is about to make a shot please do not stand close to the player or directly behind the ball.

- Any group/player falling behind should give way to the group/player behind immediately.

-  When searching for a ball, players should not search for more than 5 minutes and should wait until the following players have passed before re-commencing play.

- All players should leave the green immediately once they have completed the hole.

We thank you for your cooperation.