CLUB FACILITIES

GOLF

• The rules of the game of golf shall be those currently adopted by the R & A Rules Ltd. (R&A Rules) and the United States Golf Association (USGA).
• Local rules shall be printed on the scorecard and changes shall be posted on the golf notice board from time to time.
• The Management may, at its absolute discretion, delegate any of its powers relating to the use of the Golf Course to such person(s) or committee(s), as the Management shall deem fit.
• The Management shall be authorised to vary the control of play and the starting times regulated by a time sheet, whenever necessary.
• Golfers with valid handicap may use the Golf Course on such days and times as the Management may decide and upon such terms as the Management shall determine.
• Members and guests are required to purchase golf insurance coverage against third (3rd) party liability, personal injury, damage and/or loss of personal effects.
• Members must produce their Membership cards to the Registration Clerk upon registration.
• Members and guests must produce their identification tags when requested to do so by an employee of the Club or any other person(s) authorised by the Club.
• The Management may at any time reserve or close the whole or part of the Golf Course for any reason whatsoever.
• All golfers must have a valid handicap before they are allowed to play, unless permitted by Management.
• Sharing of golf clubs is prohibited.

IDENTIFICATION

• An official golf identification tag shall be displayed by all Members whilst on the Golf Course. The tag should be displayed in a prominent part of the golf bag and shall be available for inspection upon request by the Management, Starters, Course Marshals, and/or other such authorised personnel.
• Visitors from Clubs with reciprocal arrangements and duly authorized non-members/guest(s) whilst on the Golf Course must at all times display clearly and appropriately a visitor's tag.

GENERAL ETIQUETTE

• No golfer shall commence play until the golfers in front are out of range.
• Players should not stand close to the edge of the hole or damage the green or drag their feet while walking thereon.
• Golfers shall at all times repair divot and pitch marks, and rake the bunkers during play.
• Players shall play at a good pace and should not delay their play. In the event of slow play, golfers should allow the faster golfers to pass through.
• Searching for golf ball should not exceed five (5) minutes. Any ball that cannot be found within such time must be declared a "Lost Ball" and golfers shall resume play immediately.
• The Course Marshal/Steward shall have the right to direct slow players to the next tee in the event of slow play.
• Before making a practice swing, golfers should ensure that no one is standing close by or in a position to be hit by the Club, ball or any other material which may be moved by the stroke or swing.
• In taking practice swings, golfer(s) should avoid taking divots, particularly on the tee boxes.
• Golfers are to dispose their rubbish (including cigarette butts) in the bins provided in/or around the Golf Course and Clubhouse. Failing to do so, will result Disciplinary action being taken against the offending party.

GUESTS

• Guests shall be required to produce a valid handicap card before they are allowed to play in the Golf Course.
• The host Member must play with their guests and be responsible for the verification of their guests’ handicaps.
• Members shall be responsible for all expenses incurred by their guests.
• Members are to ensure that their guest(s) observe the Rules and Regulations of the Club and shall further be responsible for the behavior and conduct of their guest(s).

GREEN FEES AND RAIN CHECK

• All players shall be liable to pay such fees as may be determined by the Management from time to time and displayed by the Management at conspicuous part of the Club premises, for the use of the Golf Course and its related activities.
• Rain checks are issued only in the event of course closure due to heavy rain or unsafe playing condition (i.e lightning) or deemed unplayable by the Club’s Management.
• For eighteen (18) hole game, a rain check for nine (9) hole green fee will be issued if a game is abandoned between the 4th to 9th hole.
• For eighteen (18) hole game, a rain check for eighteen (18) hole green fee will be issued if a game is abandoned after completion of three (3) holes or less.
• If a golf game is abandoned due to inclement weather during the day, guests may elect to discontinue play after one (1) hour of play being abandoned.
• If a nine (9) hole golf game is abandoned after completion of less than two (2) holes, a nine (9) hole green fee rain check will be issued.

GOLFING BOOKING ARRANGEMENT

• Bookings shall be open daily from 5.00am for all play.
• Golf booking can be made seven (7) days in advance.
• Bookings may be made via telephone, walk-in or through SHWE MAN TAUNG GOLF RESORT’s online portal on such days and within hours as shall be determined by the Management from time to time and posted at a conspicuous part of the Club premises.
• When making a booking, Members shall provide their name(s) and Membership numbers, the name of the other players in the flight and their approved handicap.
• Cancellation must be made not less than 48 hours before tee time.
• Members making the booking shall be responsible for the non-appearance of any of the players on his/her flights and be liable for the payment of the no show fees.
• The Management reserves the right to allow other players to tee-off for booking(s) not taken up.
• Corporate-bookings - The Management may at any time and from time to time by notice reserve the whole or any part of the Golf Course for such purpose.

CONTROL OF PLAY

• Subject to the approval of the Management, the Club Manager shall be authorised to make amend or vary the rules pertaining to the control of play.
• All golfers and guests should report to the Golf Registration Centre at least twenty (20) minutes before the tee-off time and be at the tee-box at least ten (10) minutes before the tee-off time.
• All players shall ensure that they tee-off at their assigned time and shall not delay their play.
• Minimum three (3) golfers per flight are permitted on weekends, public holidays. As for two (2) players per flight, it shall be at the discretion of the Management.
• A golfer may not play more than one golf ball at any time in the Golf Course except when permitted under the rules of golf.
• Non golfers may accompany golfers in the Golf Courses and will be charged a fee accordingly.
• Undue Delay/Slow Play Players must play in accordance to pace of play set by the Club. Players are expected to assist and cooperate with the Officials and Course Marshalls in their attempts to expedite the play of any group of players..

BAG TAG

• Upon depositing your bag at the bag drop area, you will receive a bag tag with an identification number. The bag tag must be used for:-
• Registration
• Collection of locker card and towel
• Reclaim of golf bag
• Members are required to pick up golf bag immediately after completion of game. The Club will not be held liable for any loss or stolen items on the premises.

CLOSURE OF GOLF COURSE

• Play on the Golf Courses shall be regulated by siren signal as follows:-
• One (1) prolonged note of siren for 1 Minute – Discontinue Play
• Three (3) consecutive note of siren – Resume Play
• Two (2) notes of siren for 2 Minutes – Abandon Play For The Session
• Any golfer(s) who continue play when the Golf Course is closed may be subject to disciplinary action.

CADDIES & BUGGIES

Caddies

• All golfers shall hire caddies at the prescribed rates.
• Caddies are not permitted in such areas of the Club as shall be determined by the Management from time to time.
• Caddies are not permitted to run errands for Members or guest(s).
• The Management shall not be responsible for cash or valuables entrusted to the caddies by the golfers or kept in the golf bag.
• Any complaint against caddies shall be made in writing to the Management immediately after the incident.

Buggies

• The usage of buggies are optional at the prescribe rates set unless otherwise determined by the Management.
• No booking of buggies is allowed.
• Buggies must be collected and returned to the Buggy Station immediately after use.
• Children under the age of eighteen (18) years are not permitted to drive buggies.
• The hirer is responsible for all damages to the buggy and will bear the cost of making good the buggy.
• In conserving the fairway, buggies are restricted to buggy paths only.