Please remember that the rules of etiquette issued French Golf Federation apply to all members.
COURTESY
Courtesy :
Respecting other players by keeping up with the pace of the game and allowing priority groups to proceed without waiting for the official 5-minute pause.
Always keeping in contact with the group in front is the best way to respect the pace of the game.
Not stating that the group after you doesn't mind, since in fact they are pacing their play based on your progress... This means you can cause a "jam" for all the groups after you.
Following all the recommendations displayed (in changing rooms, practice areas, etc.)
Not using your cell phone unless absolutely necessary.
Not playing until the preceding group is out of range.
Not wasting time, should clearing the grounds as quickly as possible to allow the following group to play through as soon as results are obtained.
Players are not permitted to cut across the golf course unless there are no other players present.
ORDER OF PLAY
As stipulated in the rules of golf etiquette, all groups playing a complete round of golf has the right to go past another group playing an incomplete round. The term "group" includes single players.
Priority on the course
It is a group's responsibility to keep up with the group in front. If it loses a clear hole and is delaying the group behind, it should invite the group behind to play through, irrespective of the number of players in that group. If a group is not a clear hole behind but it becomes evident that the following group can maintain a quicker pace of play, the first group should invite the faster group to play through.
At the GCL, in addition to this rule, another point is added depending on the day of the week.
On weekdays, the priority on the course is accorded to groups of two, then four, then three, in that order. Single golfers have no priority on the course.
On weekends, groups of four have priority over all other groups, provided that they do not slow down play as stipulated in the extract above.
BE MINDFUL OF THE GROUNDS
Repair all divots.
Before leaving bunkers, rake the sand and fix any damage caused to the greens, especially after pitching.
Avoid damaging the area of play with repeated practice swings, especially on teeing grounds.
Only plastic tees are allowed.
Players must avoid causing damage to the grounds with their equipment and must bypass teeing grounds and greens outside of the bunkers surrounding the greens.
Never pull trolleys onto the greens and always leave trolleys facing in the direction of the next tee.
DRESS CODE
No jeans,
No shorts (or rolled-up bermuda shorts),
No tracksuits or sneakers,
No tank tops or spaghetti-strap tops,
No spiked shoes outside of the specified season.
At the Club House :
Remove your headwear.
SAFETY
All players must ensure that their next shot and practice swings do not put the other players at risk.
HARMONY between GARDENERS and PLAYERS
8 : This is the number of times in 2012 that a gardener was hit with a golf ball while doing his job. This number is far too high, especially since it's easy to avoid the risk of accidents. Players must understand in advance that in order to keep our course well-kept, gardeners must work during playing hours on weekdays and between 7 a.m. and 10 a.m. on the weekend to mow the greens. This is why the greenkeeping team is asked to show vigilance with respect to you the players, signaling that they have seen you and trying as much as possible not to disrupt your concentration during play. This isn't always easy, especially bearing the constraints of time and schedule, but you can rest assured that gardeners are only there to make sure that the course is neatly kept for you to enjoy.
Players should observe three simple rules when the gardener is within range of the ball :
Before playing, make sure that the gardener has seen you (when he waves his arm, this means that you can commence play).
Never play when the gardener has his back to you.
Never approach a green where a gardener is working.
DOGS
Dogs are not allowed in the Club House, but they are tolerated during the week on play areas if kept on a leash.