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1 Welcome to Prestonfield Golf Club New Member Information Pack TELEPHONES: SECRETARY CLUBHOUSE PROFESSIONAL

2 Contents Page 1. Clubhouse Club Board of Directors Communication Security Clubhouse Hours Dress Code Mobile Phones Lockers Caddy Shed 5 2. Golf Professional Tee Booking System Competitions Handicaps CDH Greens Care of the Course Local rules 6 3. Member Benefits Edinburgh Golf Association of James Braid Clubs Functions and Corporate Facilities 7 4. Communication Twitter and Facebook Website Members s Course Status Useful Information 9 TELEPHONES: SECRETARY CLUBHOUSE PROFESSIONAL

3 1 CLUBHOUSE 1.1 Club Prestonfield Golf Club is a limited company and is made up of Captain, Vice-Captain, Lady Captain and 9 Directors. There is currently a President, Findlay Black and Vice President, Jimmy Bremner. It has a Club Manager & Secretary, Admin Assistant part-time, Club Steward, Bar Manager, Director of Golf and Assistant Professional. The Club Manager & Secretary is Jim Halley and the Admin Assistant is Lorraine Bertram.. The office is open from 0830 to 1700 Monday to Friday. There is a telephone answering service for queries outside of these hours. It is advisable to non urgent enquiries to [email protected] as s are picked up regularly. 1.2 Board of Directors Photographs of the Board of Directors (council) are displayed at the entrance hall to the main building and in section 4.5.of this document. All Directors and staff are happy to assist members with their enquiries or information regarding the club. Current Club Directors are: Captain Vice-Captain Lady Captain Finance Convenor Greens Convenor Club Golf/Juniors Social Convenor Competition & Handicap Secretary Marketing Convenor Team Manager House Convenor Food & Beverage Convenor Colin Grieve Ian McKenna Freda Burt Adrian Innes (Co-Opted) Dave Stoddart Liz Taylor Ross Gillon (Co-Opted) Sid Noble Graeme Ballantyne Ricky Myles Rab Quilietti Joe Pacitti 1.3 Communication Please ensure that your personal details are kept up to date at all times under the details section in the members area of our website. Communications are made to the members on a fairly regular basis via . Please let us know if you are not receiving our s. Check our website regularly for news and information. News items are posted regularly and information for members can be found on the Members Page. Sign up to Twitter and Facebook for regular updates and information. 1.4 Security We ask all members to be vigilant when accessing the clubhouse by door entry swipe-card and to use this method at all times when gaining access to the clubhouse. Please ensure that the door closes behind you at all times. There is a door entry keypad at the locker rooms and clubhouse entrance, primarily for visitors and contractors. The code is changed on Monday of every week and visitors/guests can obtain the code from the pro shop. TELEPHONES: SECRETARY CLUBHOUSE PROFESSIONAL

4 1.5 Clubhouse Hours The clubhouse opening hours are different in summer and winter Locker rooms are open from 0600 in the summer and 0630 in the winter. The Clubhouse will be opened at 6.00am and will be closed 30 minutes after the bar closes at the end of the day. On Sundays during the summer the Clubhouse will be closed after dark (10.00pm latest) and the bar will be closed at 8.30pm. Summer Opening Hours Clubhouse Bar Catering Monday Monday Monday Hot & Cold Snacks Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Wednesday Wednesday Wednesday Thursday Thursday Thursday Friday Friday Friday Saturday Saturday Saturday Sunday Sunday Sunday Winter Opening Hours Clubhouse Bar Catering Monday Monday Monday Closed Soup and Cold Filled Rolls Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Wednesday Wednesday Wednesday Thursday Thursday Thursday Friday Friday Friday Saturday Saturday Saturday Sunday Sunday Sunday Dress Code Clubhouse: Smart casual wear, no football/rugby/motor racing colours. Jeans/denims are allowed in the clubhouse (no holes/tears). No footwear that has been worn on the golf course i.e. golf shoes are only allowed in the designated areas i.e. locker rooms and not in the lounge/dining room. All weather proof garments must be removed in the lounge/dining room. Golf equipment, rucksacks and hold-alls are not allowed in the lounge/dining room. Caps or visors must not be worn in the lounge/dining room. Course: Smart casual wear. Golf shoes must be worn. No blue denim jeans, non-collared t-shirts, trainers, football/rugby/motor racing colours or football/rugby style shorts. 1.7 Mobile Phones Mobile phones are not permitted to be used on the course, other than in an emergency. TELEPHONES: SECRETARY CLUBHOUSE PROFESSIONAL

5 Members, their guests and visitors are allowed to use mobile phones in any area of the Clubhouse but must be considerate of other people especially in the lounge or dining room. Free Wi-Fi access is available throughout the clubhouse. Wi-Fi Address PRESTONFIELD WI-FI password prestonfield. 1.8 Lockers The annual rent for lockers is currently 24 and for hold all lockers is 12. The Club Manager & Secretary will be able to advise you if any are available and if not your name will be placed on a waiting list until one becomes available. 1.9 Caddy Shed Keys for the caddy shed are available from the Club Manager & Secretary. If you leave your trolley including powered trolleys please note that the club accepts no responsibility for any damage or loss. Please make sure that your name is on your trolley and that you hang your trolley up in a responsible manner and don t leave it in the aisles. 2. GOLF 2.1 Professional The club has a PGA Professional, Scott Clark who is our Director of Golf. Scott is assisted by Donald our Assistant Professional. Scott and his team provide a tee booking and starting service and can be contacted on The pro shop provides the following services: Golf Lessons Coaching Sessions Club Hire Gents and ladies sets from leading manufacturers including shoes if required Trolley Hire - Pull and Electric Club Repairs Re-gripping, re-shafting and custom fit A wide selection of clubs, clothing, balls, tees and much more from the leading brands on sale A large selection of bottled water including flavoured, sparkling or still and sweets. A price match scheme is in operation to find the best deal for your new clubs, trolley, shoes, golf balls and accessories A 10%discount on your first purchase of PGC items of clothing. 2.2 Tee Booking System Starting times can be booked either through the remote terminal in the clubhouse, the Professional Shop or by members log in over the internet via the members section of the website area. Alternate times are available from 9am one week in advance e.g.: 8:00, 8:12 and 8:24. Every other time is then available from 9am one day in advance e.g.: 8:06, 8:18 and 8:30. Members, on joining, will receive a Club Disc from the Secretary which should be displayed on their golf bag at all times. These discs must be returned to the Secretary on termination of membership. All players must report to the Pro shop to confirm their tee time before commencing play. Players should be ready to play at least 10 minutes before their scheduled tee time. All players must have their own set of golf clubs In fairness to other members and visitors, members are asked to cancel tee times they will not use either on-line or by telephone to the Pro shop as early as possible. 2.3 Competitions Particulars of competitions TELEPHONES: SECRETARY CLUBHOUSE PROFESSIONAL

6 Please check our website sarea for particulars of competitions for gentlemen, ladies and juniors. 2.4 Handicaps In order to compete in a club competition, you must have a valid and up to date handicap. Members transferring in or players who are members of other clubs but wish to designate Prestonfield as their home club should obtain their latest handicap certificate from their former club and post it/ or hand it to the Club Manager & Secretary with an explanatory note for the Competition and Handicap Secretary. To obtain a new handicap, or to reinstate a lapsed handicap, three cards must be handed in. These must be clearly marked for handicap. All cards must be marked and signed by a member who has a valid handicap. Members are responsible for reporting away scores as soon as possible, their own handicap and should be aware of their playing handicap at all times. 2.5 CDH (Central Database of Handicaps) Prestonfield feeds golf scores into the CDH programme. Members should be aware of their CDH number (obtained from CDH Book in lounge). Please ensure you provide your CDH number when entering competitions away from home. This will keep your handicap up to date. 2.6 Greens We have a Head Greenkeeper, Douglas McKenzie, Assistant Head Greenkeeper, Mark Scott, and 4 Greenkeepers, Tom Kemp, Bob McKenzie, Stephen Thomas and JP Kelly. Any comments or queries on the course or greens should be directed through our Greens Convenor, currently Dave Stoddart. We issue information about course conditions on Twitter, Facebook and the website and inform members of course work via . In the winter, Prestonfield has a notice on the first tee advising whether preferred teeing is in operation or whether mats are optional or compulsory. Winter mats can be purchased from the Pro Shop. 2.7 Care of the Course Guidance on this and on general etiquette is included in the Fixture List available on the website Play from medal tees is only permitted during medal play or in recognised matches or club competitions. During May, June, July and August members are allowed to play from medal tees in non-medal games. Notices are displayed during inclement weather with regard to the use of Buggies and are at the sole discretion of the Head Greenkeeper or Greenkeeper on duty. At the weekend if no Greenkeeper is on duty then the person on duty in the Pro shop shall secede. 2.8 Local Rules A copy of the Local Rules is available on the websitewww.prestonfieldgolf.co.uk at the Pro shop and on the back of the score card. Please make yourself familiar with these before playing. TELEPHONES: SECRETARY CLUBHOUSE PROFESSIONAL

7 3. Members Benefits Prestonfield members enjoy various benefits. Please check our website at to see what is available for your membership. 3.1 Edinburgh Golf Edinburgh Golf is a working partnership between 13 golf clubs in Edinburgh and the surrounding areas. All 13 clubs are working together to increase the value of being a member of the Edinburgh Golf partnership.. Any member of the 13 clubs can play at an exclusive discounted rate at any of the other courses. Visit and sign up for the Edinburgh Golf Newsletter which will keep you informed of on-going developments in this exciting new development. Terms and Conditions of Edinburgh reciprocal agreement Bookings are subject to availability, and must be made prior to arrival. Photographic ID and proof of membership must be presented to the starter on arrival: You must have an current official handicap certificate. Bookings can also be made through the members home club secretary - Photo ID must still be presented on arrival. Courses have the right to amend prices and availability as they wish, please confirm the price on making the booking In the event that visiting members have made a booking and cannot attend, please call and cancel the booking. Golf outings must be arranged in advance. Clubs have the right to charge full rates for golfing outings. Please arrange outings with the club. 3.2 Association of James Braid Golf Courses Prestonfield is a Member of the association of James Braid Golf Courses and as a result members of the club have the opportunity to play other James Braid courses at an agreed discounted rate. Courses either have to have been designed by James Braid or redesigned or altered by him to be eligible to join. The advantage of being a member of the Association is that members of the clubs can play at all other member clubs for a reduced green fee, subject to tee availability. Tee times can be arranged on request. Please check our website members area for further information on how to book etc. 3.3 Functions and Corporate Facilities Our catering department is led by Steven Dryburgh.. Golf club snack and meals are available seven days a week, however, in winter there is a reduced schedule for mealtimes see Section 1.5 for information on availability. The clubhouse is available for all members and their immediate families for parties, dinners and functions. We also cater for weddings, funerals and fundraising/charity events. Our dining room and bar area spilts into three sections and can be hired at a cost of 20 per section. All three sections will accommodate approx 90/100 persons. The club also has a meeting room that is ideal for business meetings, seminars and workshops. Our packages are tailored to suit your needs and are provided with or without catering and with or without golf. Free Wi-Fi is available at the club and a TV and projector is available. TELEPHONES: SECRETARY CLUBHOUSE PROFESSIONAL

8 4. COMMUNICATION 4.1Twitter and Facebook Follow us on Twitter for course updates and up to date information. Our Twitter name Prestonfield Golf Club s Facebook user name is Prestonfield Golf Club. 4.2 Website Our new website address is This is where you will find all you need to know about our golf club. It includes up to date news and information on the club, the course, functions and how to book, the Pro Shop, competitions and fixtures. It has a calendar of events and shows different events by colour e.g. Gents = yellow, ladies = purple, social = pink etc. You can access the Members Area by clicking the Members Area tab using your Prestonfield Golf Club unique ID and password which is given to you when you join. Get into the habit of checking the website Home Page as this is where any useful information and announcements will be posted. Please click to subscribe on the website to receive regular news updates s Members will be kept up to date on club matters and news items via . You are encouraged to sign up for Gents News, Ladies News or Club News. You can sign up for all or just the items that interest yourself. It is very important that any changes in contact details are notified to the Club Manager & Secretary or through the Details tab in the Members Area. 4.4 Course Status You can check the status of the course by checking the course status tab on the website Please note this information is input by the Pro Shop and only updates during the times the Pro Shop is open. TELEPHONES: SECRETARY CLUBHOUSE PROFESSIONAL

9 4.5 Useful Information ID Members Area Password Member Contact details Your Membership Number Firs 4 Digits of Your Date of Birth e.g. ddmm In Details Tab Members Area of Website Telephone Numbers Office: Pro Shop: Clubhouse/Bar: Website Address Addresses [email protected] Club Manager & Secretary [email protected] Director of Golf [email protected] Club Master [email protected] Gents Handicap [email protected] Ladies Handicap Twitter Facebook Wi-Fi Code List of Club Directors 2015 Colin Grieve Dave Stoddart Ricky Prestonfield Golf Club Prestonfield Findlay C. Black Honorary President: Jim Bremner Honorary Vice-President: Colin Grieve Captain: Ian McKenna Vice-Captain: Members of Council: Mrs Liz A Taylor Club Golf Convenor Dave Stoddart Greens Convenor Rab Quilietti House Convener Joe Pacitti Food & Beverage Convenor Ross Gillon Social Convenor Graeme Ballantyne Marketing Convenor Sid Noble Competition & Gents Handicap Secretary Adrian Innes Finance Convenor Ricky Myles Team Manager Mrs Freda Burt Captain Of Ladies Section Neil McNaughton Junior Convenor Club Manager & Secretary: Jim Halley Telephone: Fax: [email protected] Competition & Gents Handicap Secretary: Sid Noble [email protected] Bar Manager: Vacant Telephone: [email protected] Caterer: Steven Dryburgh Telephone: Professional / Director of Golf: Scott Clark Telephone: [email protected] Head Greenkeeper: Douglas Mackenzie TELEPHONES: SECRETARY CLUBHOUSE PROFESSIONAL