Membership Terms and Conditions

Davyhulme Park Golf Club Ltd

Except where expressly agreed otherwise by us in writing every member of the club shall be subject to these terms and conditions. Davyhulme Park Golf Club Limited reserves the right to use discretion in all matters relating to membership.

In addition to these terms and conditions, members are subject to the rules set out in the Club’s Articles of Association. These cover such matters as how and when to call general meetings, voting rights, the election and powers of the directors as well as disciplinary procedures. If there is any inconsistency between these terms and conditions and the Articles of Association then the latter takes precedence.

Members must also abide by the Bye-Laws of the Club. These cover such matters as how the Club is run, the responsibilities of members regarding dress code, use of car park, handicaps, competition rules and etiquette on the course. If there is any inconsistency between these terms and conditions and the Bye-Laws then the latter takes precedence.

1. The Club has differing categories of membership that take account of the restricted
availability of tee times on the course and the age of members. Members must abide by the day and time restrictions imposed by their type of membership. The various categories are designed to provide suitable playing options for your lifestyle and current situation as well as making best use of the course.

2. Not all membership categories may be available at all times and the Club may decide to stop providing certain categories. The Club will inform members of any such restrictions when they join or when a category changes or ceases to be available.

3. All new members are required to complete an application form that contains personal information. Whoever signs the membership application form will be jointly and individually responsible under this agreement. This means that each of those persons will be responsible for paying all the appropriate membership subscriptions and any other charges that they may incur for any other person for whom they have signed the membership form, for example, a spouse or child.

4. Persons who wish to join as playing members do so for a period of 12 months. Your
membership will continue indefinitely until you give at least one month’s notice in writing before the renewal date of membership unless:

● Either you switch your category of membership, or
● Your membership is either suspended or terminated.

As part of the club’s affiliation to England Golf your invoice will show your subscription as membership of the Lancashire Union of Golf Clubs which includes personal liability insurance.

5. The membership year begins on April 1st and subscriptions are paid annually in advance unless agreed to pay by instalments. A member joins each year for a minimum period of one year unless they join partway through a year in which case the member is responsible for their subscription up to the end of the standard yearly period. A member should write or email (info@dayhulmeparkgolfclub.co.uk) to inform us that they no longer wish to continue their membership. A member is responsible for their fees up to March 31st each year.

6. Any new member joining on a specific offer will be legally bound to pay all subscriptions and fees for the term of the offer and in agreement with the offer.

7. Members wishing to pay by instalments must do so by direct debit. Bank information must be supplied at the time of commencement of membership. Paying by instalments you are agreeing to a membership up to March 31st. A member should write or email to inform us if they do not wish to renew their membership by the end of February otherwise we will automatically continue with the direct debit payment for the following year.

8. Members joining mid-year will pay pro-rata to the nearest month.

9. You will be notified of the annual membership subscription, having regard to your category of membership, when either you join or at least 30 days before the renewal date of the 1st April. Invoices for the New Year will be available in the clubhouse for collection in January, if not collected by 31st January invoices will be emailed and/or posted. The club cannot be held responsible for postal errors.

10. A former member wishing to re-join must first pay any fees outstanding. Any former member that has not complied with this may not be signed in at guest rate; they are not allowed to play in any Open competition or in Open Week. They are not restricted from representing another club in a team match or by playing a full green fee or as a member of a visiting society.

11. A £30 Administration fee is charged for members changing a category.

12. Subscription payments not received within one month of becoming due will result in an administration fee of £30. Should the membership not be paid by 30th April it will be considered cancelled and all services may be suspended and the club may take action to recover any outstanding payments

13. The Club reserves the right to alter the annual subscription rate from time to time. This will normally occur at the renewal date. When you receive notification of either a renewal or a change in the subscription rate you will have the option of renewing or declining your membership.

14. You will not become a member or have the right to play the course until the appropriate annual subscription has been paid or instalments agreed.

15. All categories of membership cover a 12-month period. Should you decide to cease membership partway through the year there is no right to any refund.

16. The normal renewal date for membership is the 1st April each year. Should you either have failed to pay or arrange to pay your subscription by your renewal date you forfeit your rights as a member of the Club until full payment has been received or a payment schedule has been agreed.

17. All members are responsible for their guests. A member may not introduce the same playing guest more than six times in any one year.

18. The Club may provide other services for the convenience of members. These include the provision of lockers and the use of trolley sheds. You will need to apply for the use of these facilities, as there are a restricted number available. There will be an annual charge for the use of these facilities that will be billed at the same time as your annual subscription. There will also be a charge to replace lost keys.

19. Shortly after you become a member you will be issued with a membership card that can be used to purchase beverages from the bar. You will be able to place money on the card by cash, debit or credit card at one of the Club’s tills.

20. You are responsible for the safekeeping of your card. If it is damaged, lost or stolen please
inform the office as soon as possible and they will issue a replacement. There will be a
charge to replace lost cards. The Club encourages members to review the transactions on their cards. Details of your account can be accessed via the Cobra app.

21. All members must book their tee time, either by using the Club’s online booking system or by requesting the Golf Professional or one of the Club’s staff to do so on their behalf. Tee bookings may be made up to 14 days in advance. The purpose of booking tee times is for your convenience and to better manage the use of the course. When booking a tee time the names of all those playing with you must be entered on the system. The Club reserves the right to change the rules applicable to advanced bookings of tee times.

22. The course or practice areas may be closed due to extreme weather conditions or for competitions and opens.

23. All members, visitors and guest agree to abide by the Club’s code of conduct. This includes, but not limited to, taking care not to publish any information on any social media platform which is hearsay, non-factual or their opinion which may discredit Davyhulme Park Golf Club Limited. In addition to treat fellow members, visitors, guests and staff with respect. Any member, visitor or guest infringing this Code may be disciplined which may include being expelled or not invited to re-join the golf club.

24. Terms and conditions of membership may be revised from time to time and members should be aware of the terms and conditions posted on the website.