2003 Terms and Conditions for Society / Corporate Golf Days.
1. Bookings
Society and Function bookings will be considered on written request but Denham Golf Club reserves the right to refuse bookings from any Society or Company and shall not be bound to give any reason.
2. Denham is not a Golf Club for beginners and members of your society who do not have an official handicap or cannot play to a competent standard will spoil the golf for others in your party. All players are expected to observe the normal etiquette of golf.
3. Confirmation.
The Organiser MUST confirm to the Club precise numbers not later than seven days prior to the date of the meeting. The Club cannot guarantee to accommodate more players than originally booked but will always endeavour to accept slight increases if possible. The names of visitors and the starting sheet indicating format of play should be attached to the confirmation.
4. Slow Play
Rounds over four hours before lunch are unacceptable at Denham and it is the Organisers responsibility to choose formats that encourage continuous play. Four ball medals and Texas scrambles are not permitted. Yellow tee reservation times and format MUST be confirmed with the Office not later than seven days prior to the date of the meeting. For guidance see the attached note on format of play.
5. Club Rules
A good standard of behaviour and dress is to be maintained at all times but for your guidance please ensure that your society members and visitors wear jackets, shirts and ties in the Dining Room and Lounge Bar at all times. On the course golf shoes, shirts with collars and trousers or tailored shorts with long socks with turned over tops must be worn. Mobile phones are prohibited in the Club House or anywhere on the course. By prior arrangement, when a snack lunch is agreed in the Lounge informal dress may be permitted. Please note that there is no smoking in the Dining room.
6. Security and Liability
Security lockers are provided in the Changing Room and visitors should be aware that thefts do occur. The Club shall not be held responsible for physical harm caused to any person using the Club nor for the loss or damage to their property.
7. Catering and Functions
Please advise your members that the Clubhouse does not open until 8.00 a.m. unless special arrangements have been agreed in advance. The Club closes normally at 8.00 p.m. (6.00 p.m. during winter) unless an evening meal has been arranged. Society catering normally includes a carvery lunch but particular requirements can be accommodated by prior arrangements (see attached Final Confirmation form).
Anticipated numbers need to be indicated on the Booking Form and the final numbers confirmed at least SEVEN days in advance using the Final Confirmation Form.
We reserve the right to require a deposit in respect of Functions and any special arrangements, which may involve additional costs to the Club.
The organiser should liase with the House Manager on arrival and confirm times of dining and any last minute requests for variation.
8. Payment
All charges are to be settled by the end of the day unless credit arrangements have been agreed with the Secretary in advance. The numbers finally confirmed will be the minimum for which you will be charged but an adjustment at the Club’s discretion to the Green Fee may be allowed for those playing only one round. (NOT during the Winter period).
9. Size of Society
To permit Club members access to the course Tee Reservations will depend on the size of the society: -
(a) 32 Players or less will usually only be allowed tee reservations at one starting point and may not have exclusive use of the Dining Room and Lounge Bar. Where possible we shall endeavour to segregate two societies in an acceptable manner. The minimum charge for a society booking will be based on 16 players.
(b) Bookings for more than 32 players will be granted sole use of the Lounge Bar but will need to pay a non-refundable booking fee in return for securing the facilities. When numbers are confirmed the society will be allocated tee reservations at two starting points and it is essential that these are strictly adhered to.
10. Courtesy
Members of the PGA, Association of Golf Club Secretaries and BIGGA Course Managers may be offered courtesy of the course by agreement with the Secretary in advance but this is limited to one player per society.
11. Halfway House
There is a fully fitted catering facility beside the first and tenth tees and if required this will be manned to serve refreshments to visitors. There is a standing charge for this service and organisers should indicate their requirements on the Booking Forms.
12. Professional
Our Professional Stuart Campbell (Tel: 01895 832801) has a well-stocked shop and offers generous discounts to societies for their prizes. The Organiser is asked to check with the Professional on arrival to be advised of any course work or local rules that may pertain.
13. Deposits and Cancellations
(a) The Club reserves the right to cancel or amend any reservation
(I) if the Club, or any part of it, is closed due to fire, natural disaster, employee dispute, alteration, demolition, decoration or by order of any public authority. In such cases any deposit will be refunded in full and the Club will have no further liability to the society.
(ii) if the Society (“Client”) becomes insolvent or enters into liquidation or receivership or the client is in arrears with any payment due to the club. In this event any deposit or booking fees already paid may be forfeit.
(b) (I) If the client cancels the reservation any deposit or booking fee may be forfeit at the Club’s sole discretion.
(ii) any amendments to the numbers after the final confirmation has been received will be accommodated where possible, but the Club reserves the right to charge for the minimum numbers confirmed.
(c) The deposit amount shown and this signed copy of these terms and conditions should be returned to the Club to arrive not later than the date shown. If these are not received the Club reserves the right to release the booking without notice.
SOCIETY GOLF
The Clubhouse is open at 8.00 am and closes at 8.00 pm unless otherwise arranged.
AM Format of Play with Carvery Lunch.
1. For a society with mixed ability golfers wishing to play 36 holes the speed of play in the morning can adversely affect the overall enjoyment of the day. When lunch is being taken from the carvery it is impossible to maintain our high standards for a prolonged lunch period and we strongly recommend that the morning format be designed for quicker play.
(a) Societies between 16 and 24 off one tee and those of between 33 and 48 off both tees. Reserved 8.30 a.m - 9.30 a.m.
Play should be as 3 - balls singles or 4 balls greensome and would be expected to take four hours starting from 8.30 a.m. at 8 minute intervals. Players should be back at the Clubhouse between 12.30 and 1.30 p.m allowing for a carvery lunch from 1.00 p.m to 2.00 p.m.
(b) Societies between 25 and 32 off one tee and those of between 49 and 64 off both tees. Reserved tee 8.30 a.m. - 10.00 a.m.
As above but the start of lunch should be delayed to 1.15 p.m. until 2.30 p.m.
(c) Societies above 64 will need to liase with the Club to ensure that successful golf and catering arrangements can be made. Examples might be a buffet lunch and 27 holes of golf rather than 36 holes.
2. If a society is not intending to play 36 holes it is permitted to play 4 balls stableford and to schedule lunch to suit. It is anticipated that many societies will take four and half hours to complete 18 holes and lunch should not commence before 1.30 p.m.
3. Where numbers permit within the tee reservations 2 balls medal or stableford may be played but are estimated to take some three and a half hours.
The Club and its professional are always prepared to work with the Society organiser to produce the most suitable arrangements for the day.
Societies are scheduled as 3 - balls at 8 minutes (4 hours)
and 4 - balls at 10 minutes (4.1/2 hours)
Greensomes at 8 minutes (4 hours)
2 ball & Foursomes at 6 minutes (3.1/2 hours)