Dress Code

At Davyhulme Park Golf Club we operate with a strict Dress Code for all our members and visitors who want to play golf or visit our club house.

ON THE COURSE INCLUDING OUTSIDE PRACTICE AREAS

All players must wear appropriate golfing apparel that would normally be available in a golf supplier’s outlet and as a minimum to the standard set by golf brand designer manufacturers.

For the avoidance of doubt: 
Men:

 Shirts must be appropriate golfing apparel (preferably collared but the new style collarless golf shirts will be allowed) and tucked into trousers or shorts

 Trousers must be ankle length (unless +2’s or +4’s) and not be tucked into socks

 Shorts must be knee length tailored shorts and must be worn with visible sports socks 

 Polo neck tops may be worn on their own, but all other forms of sweater (round necked, V-necked and zip up etc.) must be worn with a shirt as defined above

 Recognised golfing apparel hoodies may be worn.

Women:
appropriate golfing apparel to include:

 Trousers, cropped trousers, golf leggings, shorts, dresses, skorts or skirts.

Golf shoes must be worn at all times. Caddies may wear trainers but otherwise should comply with the above. Hats must be worn the correct way round.

We do not allow:

 Denim jeans or denim shorts

 Track or shell suit clothing

 Combat/cargo trousers or combat/cargo shorts

 Beach style shorts

 Sleeveless or round necked t-shirts

 Vests and tops with shoestring straps 

 Football type shirts or shirts with slogans

 Work clothes

The Professional and his staff are instructed not to allow access to the course any person who, in their opinion, is not dressed to the required standard. 

IN THE CLUBHOUSE AND PATIO AREA

Smart casual dress may be worn throughout the clubhouse and patio area. This includes smart jeans. 

We do not allow:

 Track or shell suit clothing

 Combat trousers or combat shorts

 Beach style shorts

 Sleeveless t-shirts

 Football type shirts or shirts with slogans

 Work clothes

 No waterproof clothing is permitted in the lounges.

Soft spikes and dimples are allowed in the downstairs bar in the summertime only (April to September). Hats/ caps are not to be worn inside the clubhouse.

The only exception will be for more formal functions where the dress code will be advised. Outside functions (weddings, funerals etc.) are also exempt from the above.

No dogs, other than guide dogs, are allowed on the course or in the clubhouse. Dogs are allowed on the patio area and must be kept on a short lead.

The Bar Manager and his staff are instructed not to allow access to the clubhouse and patio area to any person who, in their opinion, is not dressed to the required standard. 

We would appreciate it if all members and their guests could please follow these new rules. All visitors will also receive a copy of the new dress code.

Alternatevly you can contact contact Martyn on 0161 748 3931 or email golf@davyhulmeparkgolfclub.co.uk

The World Handicap System came into force in 2020 with the objective of unifying all existing systems into a single system that will:

 Enable golfers of different abilities to play and compete on a fair and equal basis, in any format, on any course, anywhere around the world;

 Be easy to understand and implement, without sacrificing accuracy; and

 Meet the varied needs and expectations of golfers, golf clubs and golf authorities all around the world and be adaptable to suit all golfing cultures.

The WHS will encompass both the Rules of Handicapping and the Course Rating System (formerly known as the USGA Course Rating and Slope System).    

Following transition to the WHS, all Handicap Index calculations will be consistent for all players, making a Handicap Index directly comparable to all other players around the world. 

As of 1st April 2021 members can submit a social score to count towards obtaining and developing your Handicap Index. 

The below information explains when to submit scores to count towards your Handicap Index and how to obtain a full handicap.

How is my handicap made up?

WHS Calculates the average of your best 8 rounds from the last 20 played. There are some automatic adjustments for how the conditions impacted play, similar to the old CSS. WHS also has some limitations on movement and exceptional scores, this is all completed automatically. 

If you have less than 20 rounds then WHS adjusts the calculation. E.G. for the first 8 rounds the average of the best two that count. On this basis it is ideal to aim to submit the 20 scores to obtain a fully developed handicap as soon as possible. The good news is WHS now allows social rounds to count towards your handicap.

Which Scores should be included?

Scores during the active season April to October can be submitted. This is subject to the course qualifying. The ability to declare a round for social scoring will be switched off when this is not the case.

For a score from general play or a social game to be included - that round must be pre-registered (this can be done via the IG App). You will be given the option of selecting the tees you play from and intended number of holes to be played. Simply go to your IG app, click on Handicap Record and then click the menu button in the top right hand corner. This will then allow you to pre register your social game to go towards your Handicap Index.

How to verify a score?

In order to verify a score and for it to count towards a player’s WHS Handicap Index, some basic rules should be followed:

 Play in accordance with The Rules of Golf (No gimmies)

 Use an authorised format of play – Singles stroke play, Stableford, par/bogey, Maximum score.

 Play nine holes to post a 9-hole score (all 9 must be played)

 Play at least 10 holes to post an 18-hole score - If 10-13 holes are played the score of the remaining holes will be net par +1 on first unplayed hole and then net par on the remainder of the unplayed holes and if 14 or more holes have been completed then net par will be the allocated score for all the unplayed holes. 

 Play with at least one other person

How to submit a score?

After the completion of a competition round, a player has to submit their scorecard as soon as possible in order for their Handicap Index to be updated. Scores should be entered at the venue being played and on the same day, as this will be when a player’s Handicap Index will be updated. This can be done through the IG app or touchscreen (when available).

Cards must also be signed by the marker and posted through the letterbox in the handicaps office. The card needs to have your name date/time of round as well as being fully completed.

No Returns

No returns will be reviewed by the Handicap Committee or its representative. If the reason given for the NR is valid, e.g. an unforeseen illness or injury, then the score will not count towards handicap. Otherwise a penalty will be applied to the player’s handicap.

If you have any questions about the above please contact your handicaps committee on 

handicaps@davyhulmeparkgolfclub.co.uk or check out this link for more information http://www.whs.com/#learnmore

For more information please click www.whs.com/#learnmore where you can find user friendly videos.