Policies & Code of Conduct

All players MUST report to the Pro Shop at least 15 minutes prior to the commencement of play. This also includes practice and social rounds. Please check times with daily events and tee times as listed in the calendar of events and on the club website. Tee sheets are in operation every day of the week. Please check the daily availability for play with the Pro Shop or on the club website. At all times, Club Competitions and other scheduled events, including Corporate Groups when booked, will have priority on the course.

The following policy covers all personal belongings, including but not limited to, all golfing equipment left at the club, or brought onto the clubs property.

“The Club shall not be liable to any member, visitor, guest or invitee for any loss, damage or destruction to any personal property brought onto Club premises by the said member, visitor, guest or invitee unless such loss, damage or destruction was the deliberate or negligent act of the Club or its authorized agents or employees or the property has been formally deposited into their safe custody.” For claim forms on coverage of golfing equipment under the Club’s insurance policy, please see the Administration of the Club. Club Management.

Acceptable Attire

• Neat & presentable attire is required at all times
• Shirts must have a registered golf collar
• Covered footwear with socks
• Short socks are acceptable provided they are above the shoe line (men)
• Dress shorts with a belt & or trousers (men); smart shorts, skirts or slacks (ladies)
• Appropriate golf footwear – i.e. golf shoes

Unacceptable Attire

• Torn, ripped or soiled clothing
• T Shirt or singlet tops of any kind
• Swimsuits or beach apparel
• Lycra type clothing
• Tracksuit  pants
• Football jumpers, shirts, shorts or socks
• Any piece of clothing with obscene or inappropriate slogans or wording
• Rubber thongs
• Slides or sandals
• Designer Jeans are acceptable in the Members bar but not on the golf course
• Metal spikes are not permitted

The sole interpretation of what is acceptable dress standard is at the discretion of the Board, the General Manager or their representative.

Acceptable Attire

• Neat, smart, casual wear is required at all times
• Covered footwear without socks
• Dress sandals/sliders
• Designer Jeans
• Designer shirts without collars
• Shirts may be worn outside the waist band

Unacceptable Attire

• Torn, ripped or soiled clothing
• Hat apparel (men) of any kind within the entire Clubhouse
• Ladies may wear head apparel
• Swimsuits  or beach apparel
• Singlets or sleeveless shirts
• Shirts or T Shirts with obscene or inappropriate slogans or wording
• Lycra type clothing
• Tracksuit pants
• Football jumpers, shirts or shorts
• Rubber thongs
• Metal spikes are not permitted

Golf Clubs are not permitted anywhere inside the clubhouse.

Access to Pacific Golf Club is a privilege and comes with certain rights and responsibilities.
The purpose of this Code of Conduct is to provide members, guests, and visitors with guidance on the standards of behaviour that are expected of them while they are on PGC premises to ensure everyone can enjoy amenities provided by PGC in a safe, enjoyable and responsible manner. This Code of Conduct also applies to Members representing PGC in any capacity at another venue.

Members, guests and visitors shall:

• Respect the rights of others to enjoy PGC’s facilities and services
• Treat members, guests and visitors fairly, equally and with respect, interact with each other and with the employees in a courteous manner, and not engage in behaviour towards each other or PGC employees that is intended to abuse or harass or that undermines the health and wellbeing of employees and other members, guests and visitors
• Refrain from disorderly or disruptive behaviours
• Show due consideration to the needs of others, including their right to privacy
• Comply with club policies, signage and lawful directions of employees, including within the clubhouse and associated facilities, and on the golf course. This includes directions of employees as they apply to Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) and Responsible Service of Gambling (RSG) regulations
• Access PGC with proper identification and fulfill any sign-in requirements
• Abide by the dress code of PGC (available upon request)
• Not bring food or drinks into the clubhouse premises for consumption on the premises, excluding food or drinks purchased from a club facility (e.g. ProShop)
• Not bring alcoholic drinks to PGC premises for consumption on the premises – including the golf course, clubhouse and associated facilities
• Not bring or have in their possession illegal materials while on PGC premises
• Handle property belonging to PGC with care and diligence and not wrongfully damage PGC facilities or any property belonging to PGC or another person
• Refrain from representing PGC, unless properly authorised to do so
• Not pursue personal activities on PGC premises, without prior permission
• Refrain from behaviour that may tarnish the reputation of PGC or bring PGC into disrepute
• Adhere to commonly accepted standards of golfing etiquette and sportsmanship as well as the Rules of Golf and any Local Rules
• Report to the ProShop prior to accessing the golf course to play golf (including for social golf and golf practice).

The Code of Conduct is actively monitored by PGC and always applies when members, guests and visitors are on PGC premises. If a breach occurs and can be proven, PGC may initiate disciplinary action, which may include refusal of entry, a verbal or written warning, withdrawal of certain privileges, and suspension or termination of membership (if applicable).

Speed of Play from R&A
All members enjoy a good flowing game of golf. The SoPP is provided to encourage all golfers to enjoy their golf. For the purpose of this policy, slow play is defined as loss of place
in the field (effectively 14 minutes behind the group in front) and does not close the gap within a reasonable amount of time or fails to call the following group through. An automatic two stroke penalty is to be imposed on each player in the group if a group loses two places in the field (effectively 21 minutes behind the group in front) and does not immediately close the gap by proceeding immediately to the next hole (where appropriate).

If you tee off in the first 5 groups of the morning or afternoon field, you should complete your round in 4 hours 5 min or less.

Follow these check points for maximum time allowed in first 5 groups
1st Tee to 6th Tee- 1 hour 5 min |  10th Tee to 14th Tee- 55 min
1st Tee to 10th Tee- 2 hours 5 min | 10th Tee to 1st Tee- 2 hours
1st Tee to 14th Tee- 3 hours | 10th Tee to 6th Tee- 3 hours 10 min
1st Tee to 18th Green- 4 hours 5 min | 10th Tee to 18th Green- 4 hours 5 min

4 hours 25 min is a maximum time for a group to complete 18 holes
Over 4 hours 30 minutes is an unacceptable period to complete 18 holes of golf

Follow these check points for maximum time allowed
1st Tee to 6th Tee- 1 hour 20 min | 10th Tee to 14th Tee- 55 min
1st Tee to 10th Tee- 2 hour 20 min | 10th Tee to 1st Tee- 2 hour 5 min
1st Tee to 14th Tee- 3 hour 15 min | 10th Tee to 6th Tee- 3 hours 25 min
1st Tee to 18th Green- 4 hour 25 min | 10th Tee to 9th Green- 4 hours 25 min

All par 3 holes are call up holes (3rd, 7th, 13th and 17th)
• When all the players in the group have reached the green, the first thought should be “are the group behind in position to be called up?”
• If the group is waiting on the Tee, you MUST call the following group up on to the green, no matter where you are sitting in the field. This is to encourage a more free flowing game for all players in the field.
• If you are not in position to be called up, YOU ARE OUT OF POSITION. This falls in line with keeping up with the group in front. This is conceded a breach for SoPP.
• All players in the group are asked to record the time off the first tee off and the time of finishing (when walking off the final green) on the top of the scorecard.

Players Late to the Tee
Late to the tee shall be deemed to be anyone who is not ready to hit off at their scheduled tee time. If a player is not present at the designated tee time and the fairway is clear the
remaining players MUST hit off, unless the stand-by group is ready and agrees to move up. If all players present have teed of and departed the tee, the late player may join a later
group. If a seeded event or match play, the player will be disqualified or forfeit that hole. If it is a 4ball or team event, the player may join on the next full hole.

Player Responsibility
• Be ready to play when it’s your turn
• Keep up with the group in front
• Time allocated for a lost ball search is 3 minutes
• After lost ball, get back into position ASAP

When a group is out of position:
• Marshal will ask group to get back into position
• If group is not back into position within 2 holes or no effort is made after 1 hole, the group will be timed
• If your group is keeping up with the group in front, you will not be timed

Procedure when group out of position and being timed:
• The maximum time allocated per shot is 40 seconds. 10 extra seconds are given to the first player to play a par 3 hole, an approach shot to the green and a chip or putt.
• Obtaining yardage and selecting a club are included in the time allocated for the shot
• If a player exceeds the allocated time he will be given a ‘bad time’

Random timing when group not out of position
• A group or an individual player may be timed without warning, including when a group is not out of position
• In such cases of ‘random timing’ without warning, a player risks being given a bad time if he exceeds 60 seconds to play a shot, with an extra 10 seconds given (70s in total) for a ‘first to play’ shot

Penalties related to bad times:
• 1 bad time = Warning
• 2 bad times = One stroke penalty (stroke play), loss of hole (match play)
• 3 bad times = Additional 2 stroke penalty (stroke play), loss of hole (match play)
• 4 bad times = Disqualification
Note: Please see the Direction of Golf if you need further information

The following rules are to apply:

• • Not to be driven within 10 meters of the green surrounds unless on established pathways
  • Do not park cart in front of green
  • Keep cart in rough areas where possible during wet and frosty conditions when there are no
    allocated paths
  • Always apply brake when cart is not in motion or left unattended
  • Avoid freshly laid grassed areas, new plants & GUR areas
  • Abide by all ‘no cart’ signs on the course
  • All members personal carts must be registered with reception and have an allocated sticker
    to prove insurance – noncompliance will result in eviction from the course
  • Carts at tees must always stay on the designated paths
  • To be driven slowly and negotiate slopes carefully
  • Avoid damage from overhanging trees
  • All blue lines are official directional signs
  • There is no limit to the number of carts permitted in a competition group
  • A maximum of two people on a buggy at a time
  • Persons must hold a valid driver’s license to drive motorised carts on Club property
  • All players driving motorised carts must adhere to the daily course conditions of play which are posted on the local rules board
  • Visitors are not allowed to bring their own carts on the premises of Pacific Golf Club

90 Degree Rule: Carts to be driven on cart paths and rough where no paths are available. Drive onto the fairway once you have reached your ball. Carts should then move immediately back onto the nearest path or rough to travel to the next shot.