Information for the members of Golf de Valescure THE 1895 CLUB 1. Introduction. The 1895 Club was formed by golf clubs which all celebrated their centenary in 1995. The ‘Coordinating Member Club’ is Handsworth GC, Birmingham. Have a look at their website, www.handsworthgc.co.uk. 2. List of Member Clubs Click here, for the detailed list of Member Clubs including their websites, telephone numbers and postal codes. 3. Facilities of Member Clubs Descriptions of the golf courses, and club houses, changing rooms, etc., are included in the club websites. 4. Location of the Member Clubs. Click here for the map of Grande Bretagne showing the approximate location of each Member Club. (A hard copy is available from the office of Golf de Valescure). A large detailed map showing the location of each Member Club is displayed in the club house of Golf de Valescure. To have the exact location of each club go to the websites www.multimap.com or www.mappy.fr or www.viamichelin.com and key in the postal code of the club. The postal code is also very useful when using a Sat-Nav or GPS to find a club. 5. Reciprocal ‘courtesy of the course’. Each Member Club makes their own rules as to the number of courtesies and visitors from other Member Clubs. For example, Torphin Hill GC, Edinburgh. Golf de Valescure. 6. Reservations All reservations for the members of Golf de Valescure are to be made officially through the office of Golf de Valescure. It is essential to make and confirm reservations in writing, by letter or Email, as visitors are in general not accepted during club competition days, and in some clubs not at the weekends. In most clubs specific days are reserved for gentlemen members and for lady members. When making a reservation it is therefore essential to specify the composition of the visiting party; gentlemen, ladies or mixed. 7. Letter of Introduction. Each visitor must have a ‘letter of introduction’ from Golf de Valescure, which must include a statement of the player’s handicap. The standard letter provided by the club will be bi-lingual in French and English. Visitors to Member Clubs must respect their traditions. 8. Dress Code If you wish to have access to all parts of the club houses including the restaurant, it is prudent to have a jacket and tie available, which will be required in some clubs. (It is better to be ‘over dressed’ than the contrary). In some Member Clubs there are separate gentlemen’s lounges, ladies’ lounges and mixed lounges. Ask the manager of the club which dress is required for access to which part of the club house. 9. Car Parks Do not change clothes and shoes in the club car parks. Use the club changing rooms, which usually have a security code and /or lockers for visitors. 10. Mobile Phones The use of mobile phones on the golf courses and in the club houses is strictly forbidden in British golf clubs. Switch off your mobile phone and leave it in the car. 11. Format of Play The Member Clubs will determine the format of play; 2, 3 or 4-balls, as in some clubs there are specific starting times for 2-ball and 3 or 4-ball games. 12. Etiquette on the Golf Course Full respect of the etiquette of golf is absolutely obligatory. 13. Slow Play Avoid slow play at all times. “Keep immediately behind the game in front, and not immediately in front of the game behind”. Local club members will tend to play quickly on their own course, You will be expected to play in the following times. Foursomes : 3 hours Enjoy your golf !!
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