Welcome to Rothbury Golf Club

Welcome to Rothbury Golf Club

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Rothbury Golf Course is a picturesque, 18-hole course that nestles in the heart of Northumberland’s Coquet Valley and is within easy walking distance of the historic village of Rothbury.

The course, adjoining Northumberland National Park, benefits from spectacular views of the Coquet Valley and the distant Cheviot Hills, and is bounded by the Simonside Hills, the village itself, the Cragside estate and the meandering River Coquet.

For Open Competitions; Members and Visitors please use the following link https://www.rothburygolfclub.com/online-menu/

Visitors are always welcome and details of our individual green fees and golf society packages can be found in the Visitor section.

As well as being awarded Junior Golfmark status, Rothbury Golf Club is an accredited HSBC Golf Roots centre and were proud to be named as ‘Golf Roots Centre of the Year (NE region) 2013/14’ in recognition of our work encouraging youngsters into golf.

Thank you for visiting our website, if you have any questions about the club, course, events or any other matter please don’t hesitate to contact us.

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The Course is open for play from 8am - last tee off time 7pm

Clubhouse Access –

As a COVID secure venue RGC currently operates with a limited capacity - 42 seated in the clubhouse and 20 seated plus standing on the decking area. Whilst still able to host up to this number in total, individually or in groups of up to 6, people must not mix or form groups larger than 6.

This rule will not apply to individual households or support bubbles of more than 6

The Clubhouse operates a one-way system, please adhere to clearly marked signage. Meals and beverages are available, payment by card only please.

Monday	8:00am to 7:00pm
Tuesday	8:00am to 7:00pm
Wednesday	8:00am to 6:00pm
Thursday	8:00am to 9:00pm
Friday	8.00am to 9:00pm
Saturday	7:45am to 9:00pm
Sunday	7:45am to 9:00pm

Tee Times must be booked via BRS - no booking = no play.

4 Players per tee time; Please adhere to social distancing at all times

Members, Guests and Visitors welcome.

Buggies - Personal and Club Buggies allowed.

COVID-19 Policies & Procedures

At Rothbury Golf Club our priority is the wellbeing and safety of our Members, Guests and Employees during this time. We continue to monitor the evolving public health situation around COVID-19 and are committed to follow the latest directives provided by the relevant authorities. With the information available we will endeavour to provide the safest environment possible for us to deliver a golf experience that adheres to government and health regulations.

It is imperative that everyone abides by the protocols below. We must all become socially responsible for our actions and behaviour so Rothbury Golf Club can remain open for the enjoyment of all through these challenging times.

Rothbury Golf Club is open only to those without symptoms of COVID-19:

anyone with any symptoms of COVID-19 should not enter any part of the course or clubhouse
anyone from a household with someone with any symptoms of COVID-19 should not enter any part of the course or clubhouse
any person playing golf or accessing the clubhouse is required to provide their name and contact details as part of the Track and Trace process

Buggies

Buggies are available but at the user’s risk. We cannot guarantee that they are sanitised; hirers must bring with them their own means to sanitise the buggy before use

Buggies must be booked in advance

On the Course.

Maintain social distancing of 2 metres at ALL times; wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.

Change shoes in the car park; only 2 persons at a time are allowed in locker rooms.
All players should only handle their own clubs from arrival to departure.
Play will commence on the 1^st tee only and follow the normal circuit of play
Golfers should only pick their own ball up.
Handle your scorecard only.
Benches and Ball cleaners have either been removed or closed for use
Leave the flag in place while putting as ball lifters have been attached to each flag for easy retrieval.
Rakes have been removed. Smooth out the sand in the bunker with a club or your foot to the best of your ability.
No handshakes on 18th green and do not hand over money
Insist on physical distancing using the minimum 2 metre rule on tees, greens and while walking down the fairways and throughout the round.
Always follow signage and protocols provided to you by any of our employees.

Visiting Parties

The person making the reservation agrees to take responsibility for the actions of the group:

Ensuring everyone in the group is in good health before starting.
Booking the tee time, ensuring all players' names are reserved, and making any changes to the booking.
Checking in at the Clubhouse ensuring social distancing of 1 metre is observed at all times
Ensure the group tees off at their reserved time. Not before or after.
Ensuring that social distancing of 2 meters is adhered to on the course at all times between each other and other groups.

Please note: Greenkeepers have priority at all times

The Clubhouse

As a COVID secure venue RGC currently operates with a limited capacity - 42 seated in the clubhouse and 20 seated plus standing on the decking area. Whilst still able to host up to this number in total, individually or in groups of up to 6, people must not mix or form groups larger than 6.

This rule will not apply to individual households or support bubbles of more than 6

A one- way system is in operation within the Clubhouse and on the decking area; please enter through the main door and follow directional signage and practice social distancing of 1 metre.

The clubhouse is configured to ensure social distancing of 1 metre and provides seating for a maximum of 42; standing is not permitted within this area.
The decking seats a maximum of 20; standing is permitted in this area.
Service for drinks and food is at the Bar.
Please place /pay for and collect your order from the designated area.
Only 1 person at a time to approach the bar; no standing at the bar.
Queue markers at 1 metre to maintain social distancing
Only 2 persons at a time are allowed in toilets/ locker rooms.
Frequency of cleaning and disinfecting of all areas has been increased, especially in areas of high use, such as locker rooms and door handles.
Hand sanitiser stations are provided in high traffic / communal areas e.g. entrance to clubhouse and locker rooms.

Thank you for abiding by the protocols. We must all become socially responsible for our actions and behaviour so that Rothbury Golf Club can remain open for the enjoyment of all throughout these challenging times.