We are delighted to be able to announce the partial reopening of our Golf Club. Please read the revised operational guidance which all golfers must commit to follow:
In advance of play:
If you or a member of your household are ill, or are displaying Covid-19 symptoms, please stay at home and do not visit the Vale Resort.
Members from two different households can play together. It is important that Social Distancing is adhered to at all times.
From Monday 13th of July, 3 and 4 ball golf is permitted from different households following golf industry and Welsh Government protocols.
The Wales National Golf Course is open for visitors and Corporate members.
Travel to the golf course on your own or with members of your own household with whom you are playing golf only.
The Clubhouse will re-open from Monday 13th July. Outside seating only.
The Vale Resort and its grounds, other than the golf course & Clubhouse, remains closed until 17th July.
Tee time bookings can be booked online. Only golfers with a pre-booked tee time should travel to the golf club.
A tee time booking can be made up to 7 days in advance between 7am and 7pm.
Reservations for members guests must be made through the the pro shop on 01443-665899.
Wash your hands and golf equipment before leaving home.
Until further notice parking will be in themain hotel car park so that golfers can observe social distancing by using every other parking space.
All golfers should arrive dressed for golf and change shoes in the car park.
Access to the locker rooms will only be granted for the purpose of retrieving shoes, clubs, and trolleys. These items must be taken away after playing.
All golfers are advised to carry their own hand sanitiser with them and ensure they use it regularly. Sanitiser will be available to purchase from the Pro shop if needed.
Players should arrive at the club no earlier than 15 mins before their tee off time.
1 Player must register in the Pro Shop on behalf of the tee time
Player must register no more than 10 mins before their tee time. A maximum of 4 people are allowed in the Pro Shop at any time. A one-way system has been set up and there are social distancing reminders in place. Purchases can be made but we ask that to limit contact, payment is made by card only.
The starting point is from the 1sttee only and with 10 minutes intervals.
Buggies will be available and restricted to 1 person per buggy or 2 people from the same household.
A sanitising station is in place to allow you to clean your buggy before use. We recommend that you pay particular attention to commonly used areas such as seats, the steering wheel, bag store and the controls.
The Driving Range, Practice Area, Chipping & Putting Greens will remain closed along with the Clubhouse and wider Vale Resort.
The practice putting greens are open. Priority of use to the player/s in the next group due to tee off. Maximum of 4 players at any time. Avoid congregation and observe social distancing.
Please note that visiting the Golf Club at the Vale Resort and use of the course is at your own risk.
During Play:
3 and 4 ball golf is permitted from different households
Social distancing must always be adhered to in accordance with the advice given by Welsh Government and Wales Golf.
There will be marshalling on the course and you are asked to listen and act on any instruction given.
Players should arrive at the 1st tee no earlier than five minutes before their tee time.
Player must stick to the course layout.
Do not enter the next tee until it has been vacated by the individual or group in front of you.
Players may be called to play through to assist pace of play.
Please do not look for lost balls as you might pick up one belonging to another player.
All bunkers rakes have been removed and players are instead able to lift and place in the bunker.
The holes have been turned upside down to prevent balls needing to be retrieved from within the hole. Please leave the flag in the hole at all times. It is recommended that the ball is holed with the next shot if it is within 12 inches of the hole for casual golf.
To avoid unnecessary contact, the flag must always be left in the hole.
All ball washers and any other course furniture including the bell on the Lake course 14thmust not be used. Please therefore ensure that the Lake 14thgreen is clear before playing your approach shot.
The shoe cleaner is out of use.
The half way house toilets are closed.
Do not shake hands with those playing with you.
Additional Facilities:
The Clubhouse will open from Monday 13th July.
The practice putting greens are open. Priority of use to the player/s in the next group due to tee off. Maximum of 4 players at any time.Avoid congregation and observe social distancing.
Toilets in the locker rooms may be used but this is not recommended.
Maximum of four people in the pro shop at a time and payment by credit/debit card only (no cash). Golfers are asked to leave the shop promptly to prevent any delays.
No access to vending machines.
Hand sanitiser will be available to purchase from the pro shop.
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