Beaufort Golf Course

Member Guidelines & Tee Time Information

Beaufort Golf Club – Member Guidelines & Tee Time Information

Welcome to Beaufort Golf Club.
These guidelines are designed to ensure an enjoyable, respectful, and well-organised environment for all members, guests, and visitors.

1. Member Code of Conduct

Members are expected to behave respectfully and responsibly at all times.

Respect & Behaviour

  • Treat all members, visitors, and staff with courtesy and respect.

  • Respect diversity, individual roles, and personal boundaries.

  • Avoid offensive or inappropriate behaviour, including:

    • Profane language

    • Offensive gestures

    • Insults or abusive conduct

Social Media

  • Members must not threaten, harass, or slander others in person or online.

  • Any reference to the Club, its officials, or members on social media must remain respectful and appropriate.

Staff & Management

  • Members must not reprimand club employees directly.

  • Staff are not permitted to discuss management instructions with members.

  • All complaints must be submitted in writing, signed, and addressed to Management.

  • Management decisions are final and binding.

Protecting the Club’s Reputation

Members must avoid any conduct that:

  • Damages the reputation of the Club.

  • Conflicts with the objectives or values of the Club.

  • Reflects negatively while representing the Club.

2. Golf Course Etiquette

Pace of Play

  • Avoid slow play.

  • Apply Ready Golf principles.

  • Allow faster groups to play through when appropriate.

Safety & Respect

  • Children under 16 must be supervised by an adult.

  • Follow dress code requirements and all GUI and local course rules.

  • Course staff have right of way when working.

  • Do not play a shot if staff or equipment may be at risk.

Care of the Course

Members should:

  • Replace divots

  • Rake bunkers

  • Repair pitch marks

  • Obey all course signage

  • Respect golf carts and course property

Sportsmanship

Members must:

  • Act honestly at all times.

  • Play in a sportsmanlike manner.

  • Not cheat, throw clubs, or disrespect fellow players, officials, or staff.

3. Clubhouse Etiquette

  • Mobile phones must be set to silent on the golf course.

  • Use phones considerately inside the clubhouse.

  • Respect all clubhouse facilities.

  • Smoking and e-cigarettes are not permitted inside club buildings.

4. Disciplinary Procedures

If a member’s behaviour gives cause for concern or risks damaging the Club’s reputation, Management may take action including:

  • Suspension

  • Expulsion from the Club

Management reserves full discretion in disciplinary matters.

5. Tee Time Booking Information

Tee Sheet Opening

  • The tee sheet opens every Monday at 8:00pm.

  • Members may organise and book their playing times from this time.

Club Events

On days when the Club hosts Classics or external events, member tee times will not be available.

6. Members’ Tee Times

Summer Schedule

Monday – Friday

  • No restrictions

  • No pre-reserved slots

Saturday

  • 7:00am – 8:00am

  • 4:00pm – 5:00pm

Sunday

  • 7:00am – 11:30am

  • 12:30pm – 2:00pm

All times are open to all members.

Winter Schedule

Monday – Friday

  • No restrictions

  • No pre-reserved slots

Saturday

  • Open until 10:00am

Sunday

  • Open until 12:00 noon

All times are open to all members.

Pre-Reserved Competition Times

Management may exceptionally reserve team times.

  • Ladies: Tuesday 10:00am – 10:30am

  • Men: Thursday 10:30am – 11:30am

7. Weekend Booking Availability

If tee times remain available outside allocated member times on Saturdays or Sundays, members may contact the clubhouse on the day to book.

Members wishing to book guests at weekends should contact the clubhouse during the week to arrange a suitable time.

8. Guest Booking Policy

Guest Fees

  • Guests playing with members receive a reduced green fee.

  • Guests may be added during online booking.

  • Payment must be completed in the clubhouse before play.

If neither member nor guest checks in:

  • The member will be billed the guest green fee the following day.

Responsible Booking

Guests must not be booked simply to fill empty tee slots.

Examples:

  • Two members playing → leave remaining slots free.

  • One or three members → do not add placeholder guests.

This helps ensure fair access to tee times and efficient clubhouse operations.