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Terms and Conditions and General Guidance

Morecambe Golf Club Limited
The Clubhouse, Bare, Morecambe, Lancashire LA4 6AJ

Registered in England & Wales under company number 182098
Registered for VAT under number 154 5479 47

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  1. BOOKINGS
    To make a provisional booking online, the booking form is required to be completed by the party organiser and submitted by clicking the "Please Book" button at the foot of the application form. A confirmation, or nearest alternative date/time if unavailable, will be sent to the sender's email address by return, along with a form for listing the party details. This form can either be printed out and posted to us together with your non-refundable deposit cheque, or reply by email or fax with credit card details; if you prefer not to send credit card details you can phone direct to the Secretary on 01524 412841. Please remember all replies must be sent within seven days otherwise we cannot guarantee that the booking will be available. Note that special packages are available for parties of eight or more golfers.
  2. HANDICAPS [top]
    The party organiser is responsible for ensuring that all members of the party are bona fide members of Golf Clubs and are in possession of current Handicap Certificates which will be required for examination. When returning the booking form, we will also require a list of the party's names, the names of their home Golf Clubs and their current handicap.
  3. PAYMENT OF DEPOSITS [top]
    Payment of the deposit of £5 per player is required to be sent with the booking form to secure the booking and is NON REFUNDABLE. The balance of the green fee for each player will be payable on the day and the Club reserves the right to withhold the deposit if your numbers are severely reduced from those originally booked.
  4. CANCELLATIONS [top]
    If we receive notification, IN WRITING, of cancellation 28 days before the date booked, only the deposit is forfeited. In all other cases, the Club reserves the right to request full payment.
  5. FIRST TEE [top]
    Starting times for visiting parties will be allocated at the time booking is confirmed. These will normally commence as follows: MONDAY to FRIDAY - 10.00am, and 2.00pm SATURDAY - 9.45am. and 2.00pm SUNDAY - 11.00am and 2.00pm In order to avoid unnecessary delays in the commencement of play, please ensure that your party is ready at the 1st Tee ten minutes before your given teeing off time. Alternative times cannot be guaranteed for anyone missing allocated starting times.
  6. PLAYING FORMAT [top]
    Any form of Texas Scramble or other similar team competition is NOT allowed at any time. Medal play is not allowed at weekends.
  7. ON ARRIVAL [top]
    It would be appreciated if your party organiser would make contact with the staff in the Professional's shop where our Professional, Simon Fletcher, or one of his helpful staff will be there to greet you and to answer any questions you may have. Scorecards, course planners, prizes for your day and any other last minute requirements will be available from the Professional's shop. It would also be appreciated if final numbers can be established; confirm the type of playing format your party wish to play and pay the green fees (less deposit) prior to play. Cheques for green fees to be made payable to "Morecambe Golf Club Ltd". Either putting green may be used but please note that no chipping is allowed to the putting greens or in the vicinity of the 1st tee.
  8. CATERING [top]
    Our Caterer and her friendly staff will see to all of your catering requirements. A menu will be handed to you by the Caterer on your arrival for each individual to choose his or her main course. If any of your party are vegetarians or require special catering, this should be discussed with the Caterer well in advance. Alterations in the number of meals ordered must be advised 48 hours beforehand, otherwise all meals ordered must be paid for in full. The catering costs should be paid direct to the Caterer.
  9. DRESS [top]
    Morecambe Golf Club expects that all players maintain a respectable standard of dress both on the Course and in the Clubhouse. The following are NOT considered suitable either on the Course or in the Clubhouse: Denim Jeans or any denim apparel, Beach wear, Track suits, shell suits or football shorts, Gent's sleeveless or collarless shirts, Training shoes; however Gent's tailored shorts may be worn with knee length socks or white sports socks. Golf caps (and other removable headwear) should not be worn in the Clubhouse. The dress in the Lounges/bars and Dining Room after 7.00pm will be smart casual. Full dress rules will be displayed in the Clubhouse. The Professional is authorised to refuse play to any visitor who fails to observe the dress on course rules. The Steward will advise and assist to ensure that visitors enjoy the Clubhouse and help to maintain the standard expected at Morecambe Golf Club.
  10. BUGGIES/TROLLEYS [top]
    Single-seater ride-on buggies ONLY will be allowed if authorised by the Club in advance of any proposed visit. Permission will be restricted to golfers having a genuine incapacity to play golf unless aided by the use of the buggy (see disclaimer* in Section 15). Full details may be obtained from the Secretary's Office. Only wide-wheeled hand pulled/electric trolleys are allowed and a limited number of hand trolleys are available for hire from the Professional.
  11. DOOR SECURITY CODES [top]
    The visitors' and ladies' changing rooms are located on the lower level and the keycode numbers are available from the Professional's shop (day ticket required to be shown), along with the keycode number for the entry door from the course to the lower level. The keycode numbers for the Course toilets are displayed in the changing rooms.
  12. GENERAL [top]
    Mobile phones may not be used either in the Clubhouse or on the Course (excepting doctor's on call).
  13. GOLF ETIQUETTE [top]
    Please try to make your round of golf as pleasant as possible by letting following players through if you are looking for a lost ball or holding them up and pick up if you are unable to score. Three and a half hours is considered adequate for the completion of a round of golf.
  14. OPEN COMPETITIONS [top]
    All competitors are required to have a current club handicap and the winners of any competition will be required to produce a handicap certificate. Dress code is for smart casual wear in the clubhouse and on the course at all times (please see Clause 9 for more details).
  15. *DISCLAIMER
    Morecambe Golf Club Limited in allowing the use of "ride-on" buggies can in no way be held responsible for any accident or injury befalling the user of such equipment or caused to any third party by such equipment however caused and strongly recommend that insurance be taken out to cover any eventualities. Visitors are advised not to leave valuables unattended as the Club cannot accept any liability for the loss or damage of personal property on Club premises. The Club Bar is open from 11.30am until 11.00pm daily from Monday to Saturday and from 12.00noon until 8.30pm on Sundays.
  16. INSURANCE [top]
    All members and visitors are strongly recommended to take out insurance cover for both third party liability and loss or theft of golf equipment and clothing. No responsibility can be taken by Morecambe Golf Club Limited, its directors or officials for any loss or injury sustained by any member or visitor or to any third party howsoever caused.

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