Terms and Conditions

1. Membership Eligibility

Membership is open to all current employees of the University of Warwick (including research assistants) and retired staff. PhD and Master’s students are welcome to participate in Society events on a guest basis.

2. New Members – Minimum Requirements

To ensure an enjoyable and safe experience, new players should:

• Have their own set of golf clubs
• Wear appropriate golf attire (no jeans)
• Have golf shoes
• Understand basic golf rules and etiquette
• Be able to complete a Stableford scorecard
• Have experience playing on a full course
• Have an approximate handicap (if not a club player)

3. Subscription

There is no annual membership fee. Members pay on an event-by-event basis.

4. Booking & Payment

• Places must be booked via the Society Secretary
• Payment is required in advance of each event via bank transfer
• As bookings are secured in advance with golf clubs, acceptance of entries and payment timing are at the Secretary’s discretion

5. Cancellation Policy

• Cancellations must be made by emailing the Society Secretary as soon as possible
• Refunds are subject to the host club’s cancellation policy
• Late cancellations may result in the full fee being charged

6. No-Show Policy

• Players who confirm and do not attend without prior notice will be charged the full event fee
• Payment will be payable to the Society Secretary

7. Conduct of Members

Members are expected to maintain high standards of conduct and demonstrate honesty and integrity at all times. The Society operates on mutual trust and respect among all participants.

8. Rules of Play

The Rules of Golf as defined by the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews (R&A) apply, alongside local course rules and any additional conditions set by the Society committee. Further reading.Link opens in a new window

9. Handicaps

• The Secretary maintains Society handicaps
• If a member has both a club and Society handicap, the lower handicap will be used
• Members are responsible for informing the Secretary of any handicap changes

10. Joining the Society

To find out more or join the Society, please visit: Warwick Staff Golf Society

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