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GENERAL SAFETY
Greens Staff have priority on the course to carry out routine maintenance
daily between 8.00 a.m. and 10.00 a.m. Please respect this priority
and do not attempt to play through.
If Greens Staff are carrying out work other than grass cutting,
warning notices are placed on the tee of that hole. Please wait
until the Greens Staff call you through and then proceed with caution.
Occasionally work on a hole may make it necessary to close the
hole. A notice to this effect will be placed on the tee. It may
be necessary for maintenance personnel to be present on the course.
They will be identified by high visibility clothing. Please take
all necessary caution.
Ground conditions can become hazardous during quickly changing
weather. Players are advised to take additional care and avoid sloping
areas.
Poor visibility and other adverse weather conditions such as lightning
- players are reminded of the rules relating to these conditions
which are displayed in the clubhouse foyer.
Leaflets highlighting hole by hole safety guidelines and the safe
use of golf buggies are available in the Clubhouse and the Professional’s
Shop.
BUGGIES
Please be aware that weather conditions can determine the
suitability of the course for the use of golf buggies. The Professional
will, however, make every effort to ensure, with safety in mind,
that individuals who depend on this transport will be accommodated.
Individuals using a buggy must acquaint themselves with the "safe
practice" code available at the point of hire.
ALL MEMBERS ARE REMINDED OF THE IMPORTANCE OF
FAMILIARISING THEMSELVES WITH THESE SAFETY MATTERS
STARTING TIMES
All members will be expected to report to the Professional before
starting play, whether in a competition or not. Starting times can
be reserved with the Professional for stroke play, match play and
general play.
DRESS
Members are reminded that a reasonable standard of dress is required
at all times as it is not only a matter of personal preference but
shows respect for others. It is your duty to ensure that any guests
you may bring to the Club are aware of the requirements both in
the Clubhouse and on the course.
As a guide please refer to the Dress Code on the home page.
PRIORITY ON THE COURSE
Unless otherwise determined by the Committee, priority on the course
is determined by a group’s pace of play. Any group playing
a whole round is entitled to pass a group playing a shorter round.
PACE OF PLAY
Play at a Good Pace and Keep Up
Players should play at a good pace. The Committee may establish
pace of play guidelines that all players should follow.
It is a group’s responsibility to keep up with the group in
front. If it loses a clear hole and is delaying a group behind,
it should invite the group behind to play through, irrespective
of the number of players in that group.
SLOW PLAY
This is the cause of most frustration and annoyance to following
players.
It is essential that all players:
a) Maintain their place on the course by keeping up with the match
in front.
b) Don't have an excessive number of practice swings.
c) Move at a reasonable speed between shots.
d) Leave the clubs and trolley at the side of the green nearest
to the next tee in order to move quickly away.
e) Don't mark score cards on or near the greens.
CARE OF THE COURSE
a) Bunkers - Before leaving a bunker, a player should carefully
fill up and smooth over all holes and footprints made by him/her.
b) Divots, Pitch-marks and Spike damage - Through the green, a player
should ensure that any turf cut or displaced by him/her is replaced
at once and pressed down, and that any damage to the putting green
made by the ball is carefully repaired. Damage to the putting green
caused by golf shoe spikes should be repaired on completion of the
hole.
GUESTS
Members may introduce guests to the Course on payment of the appropriate
green fees. The visitors book kept in the Professional's shop must
be correctly entered and signed and green fee paid by the member
BEFORE commencement of play. Only one guest can be signed in at
any time and must play with the introducing member.
BAR/RESTAURANT
No intoxicating liquor will be sold to a person under the age of
18 years. Opening hours are at such times as the General Committee
shall decide. Details are displayed on the Club Notice Board.
CHILDREN
For Safety reasons children, unless playing members, are not allowed
on to the course or permitted to use the putting green or practice
area of the course.
NOTICES
No notice paper or poster written or printed shall be displayed
in or about the Club's premises without the permission of the Club
Manager.
DOGS
Under no circumstances shall dogs be allowed in the clubhouse or
on the course.
COMPLAINTS
No member shall admonish or reprimand any servant of the Club. Complaints
about anyone or anything to do with the Club should be made to the
Club Manager or in his absence to any officer or member of the General
Committee who may require such complaint to be in writing.
HANDICAPS & COMPETITIONS
Men's Section
Handicap Secretary: Ken J. Jenkins (Mobile 07944 293510)
The Golf Committee organises various competitions throughout the
year. During the summer months weekly qualifying and non-qualifying
competitions are arranged for members with an official handicap.
Details, including entry fee payable, are displayed on the start
sheet displayed on the notice board in the Golfers’ Bar or
Professional’s shop and entry to these competitions may be
made by entering your name on this sheet. Summer knockout matchplay
competitions are also organised. To qualify for entry to matchplay
knockout competitions members must have paid the annual golf subscription
and have an official club handicap The draw for these competitions
usually takes place in late March.
During the winter, weekly competitions are organised for Sundays.
To obtain an official handicap, members will need to submit a minimum
of three cards to the Club's Handicap Secretary who will, after
perusal and adjustments, provide an official handicap which will
entitle the holder to participate in club competitions. Each card
should be signed by a member with an official club handicap.
New members who already have an official handicap will be expected
to provide an up to date handicap record and handicap certificate
before participating in club competitions.
Seniors' Section (Men)
Captain: Mr Colin Rosser Vice Captain: Mr Maurice Church
All golf members aged 55 years or over, are eligible to participate
in Seniors Section events without additional annual subscription.
These include twice weekly competitions at 8.30a.m. on Tuesdays
and Fridays throughout the year. (9.00a.m. November to March). Monthly
medals are also organised, normally the first Friday of the month.
Details are displayed on the Seniors' Notice Board in the men's
changing room. It is essential to check with the Club Professional
for availability of tee starting times.
Friendly matches are organised, home and away, against neighbouring
Clubs and many senior members enter open competitions organised
by other clubs. Seniors with an official club handicap may also
participate in the Seniors Open competition and Veterans Matchplay
knockout in addition to all club events organised by the Golf Committee.
If you need further information about the Seniors Section please
contact the Seniors' Section Captain or Vice Captain.
Ladies' Section
Captain: Miss Sarah Parker Vice Captain: Mrs Jill Evans
Handicap Secretary: Mrs Beverley Beck
Competitions are organised by the Ladies' Section on most Thursdays
during the summer months, for full lady members with an L.G.U. handicap.
Entry to these competitions may be made by entering your name on
the timesheets, which are posted in the ladies' changing room. Knockout
matchplay competitions are also held and entry forms are enclosed
with the Ladies’ A.G.M. papers.
Winter Golf (between October and March), the ladies have the first
tee reserved from 9.00 to 10.30 a.m. on the first Thursday of the
month for the monthly Medal and on other Thursdays from 9.45 to
10.15 a.m. for the Winter Eclectic and Fayre, with a draw for partners
taking place at 9.30 a.m. On Saturdays a winter competition over
12 holes is played with a draw for partners taking place at 2.00
p.m.(tee off 2.15 p.m.) until the clocks change, then 12.30 p.m.
(tee off at 12.45 p.m.)
The Ladies Section is affiliated to the Mid Wales County Golf Association,
which runs between four to six competitions during the year.
Wayfarers' Section
Captain: Mr Tony Payne
Cradoc is one of fifty South Wales clubs belonging to the Wayfarers'
Golf Society. The aims of the Society are to engender fellowship
amongst the members, raise money for charity, and generally have
a good time. Participants have the opportunity to play fiercely
competitive golf at most of the clubs across the region with the
only cost being your transport and meal. You need a handicap of
10 – 17 inclusive, a sense of team loyalty, and the time to
make the fixtures that are listed in this booklet.
League matches and knock-out cup fixtures are all greensome foursome
matchplay between five pairs per side, and the evenings are rounded
off with a match supper. Wayfarers are reminded that as a courtesy
to their fellow golfers, they will be expected to attend the after
match meal (collar and tie {Cradoc} preferred). Those unable to
attend the meal must inform the Team Captain as soon as possible
and certainly prior to teeing off.
Halletts' Section
Captain: Mr Phil James
Cradoc members belong to the Halletts League of South Wales. The
organisation runs league and cup matches for clubs within the league.
It is open to club members with an official club handicap of 18+.
The Hallett League matches are made up of five pairs who play foursomes
matches home and away. The matches, which are followed by a meal,
are played in good spirit, there is always friendship and humour
at the 19th and new players are always welcome. Halletts, as with
the Wayfarers, are reminded that as a courtesy to their fellow golfers,
they will be expected to attend the after match meal (collar and
tie {Cradoc} preferred). Those unable to attend the meal must inform
the Team Captain as soon as possible and certainly prior to teeing
off.
If you have a handicap of 18 and over, and are interest in playing
with the Halletts, please contact the Club's Hallett Captain or
Secretary.
Mixed Foursomes
Organiser for the Monthly Mixed Foursomes is Fiona Jones so
please ring her for any further details.
Brecon & Radnor Golf Union
The Union
organises championships for Ladies, Men, Seniors (men), Mixed and
Juniors at various venues within the union. Dates and venues are
listed in this booklet. In addition a Handicap League is organised
for the men – dates and venues also listed in the diary. This
league is open to all categories of handicap and the format is fourball
with five matches per fixture. Fixture are arranged against each
club within the union. Fixtures are played at home one year and
away the following year.
Mid Wales Golf Association (Men)
Cradoc
is affiliated to the MWGA and competitions are organised by the
Association at venues throughout the region. Dates and venues will
be found in this fixture booklet but please note that Cradoc will
host the May fixture. Entry is via entry forms which are filed in
the Open Competitions File kept in the Golfers’ Bar.
Mid Wales County Golf Association (Ladies)
Cradoc
Ladies Section is affiliated to the MWCGA and competitions are organised
by the Association at venues throughout the region. Dates and venues
will be found in this fixture booklet. The Association also runs
a County Championship (silver division handicaps only). To enter
the competitions ladies must first obtain a County Booklet at a
cost of £5.00, and then return an entry form and fee. Cradoc
Ladies also enter a team in the Association scratch league match-play
competition.
Juniors
There are several categories of
membership available to junior golfers.
Coaching is arranged throughout
the summer on Friday evenings. In the winter these sessions move to Sundays. Juniors of all
levels of experience are welcome.
If you know of any junior members or just know of any junior who
would like to play and join the section, please contact either Assistant
Professional Will Dowd (01874 625524)or Marilyn Jones (01874 611737)
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