It is the Players responsibility to be aware of the Local Rules at Secret Valley which can be found outside of the Pro Shop and on the members website: https://www.secretvalleygolfresort.net/local-rules-new/
Players Responsibility:
Play by the Rules of Golf at all times
Players are reminded that the golf course can be dangerous in places (Steep slopes in rough, concrete buggy paths and along the river running through the course) and to exercise extreme caution when you walk along, enter, cross, attempt play or retrieve their ball from these areas which is at your own risk.
Player Etiquette:
For a matter of safety please have regard for your fellow players and green keeping staff at all times. Shout “FORE” if there is a danger of your ball hitting anyone.
Mobile Phones:
Please refrain from using your mobile phone for calls on the golf course unless in an emergency. Ensure it is in silent mode to avoid distracting your playing partners. Your mobile phone is permitted for distance measurement use.
Pace of Play
Play “Ready Golf” if it is safe to do.
It's a Stableford – Pick up if you can not score on a hole.
All Players are reminded that under the R&A – Rules of Golf – Rule 182a, a Player is allowed 3 Minutes to search for their ball before it becomes “Lost”.
It is your groups responsibility to keep up with the group in front and not just ahead of the group behind and follow the Course Marshalls instructions at all times.
Rake Bunkers and Repair Pitch Marks.
Player and Marker are to check and confirm that the Gross score for each hole is correct.
Player and Marker are to check and both sign that the scorecard is correct.
Place your completed scorecard into the Competitions Box promptly after completion of your round.
The Captain will announce the results on the balcony shortly after the last flight finishes.
Competitions, Handicaps & Membership Secretary
Secret Valley Golf Resort
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