Safeguarding & Child Welfare

Rothbury Golf Club is EG SafeGolf Accredited

View our Certificate here

Please see below for further information:-

Club Welfare Officer and Safeguarding

View our CWO Role and Responsibilities here.

Club Welfare Officer – Mr Steve Horsfield

Contact details: Email: horsfst@gmail.com – Tel: 07896770810

View our SafeGolf Adults Policy and Procedure here.

View our SafeGolf Children and Young People Policy and Procedure here.

View our SafeGolf Anti-Bullying Policy here.

Child Welfare

Rothbury Golf Club is committed to ensuring that the game of golf is one within which all children and young people involved can have fun, thrive and flourish in a safe environment. In order to promote a positive experience and support the well being of all young people, the club is proud to be SafeGolf accredited.

Everyone working with children on regular basis will have had a DBS check and all staff, volunteers, parents and children will be asked to adhere to the robust protocols identified in the clubs Codes of Conduct.

View our SafeGolf Codes of Conduct below:-

View our Young Golfers Code of Conduct here.

View our Parents and Carers Code of Conduct here.

View our Staff and Volunteers Code of Conduct here.

Membership

Our membership year runs from 1st January to 31st December and anyone who is under 19 on the 1st January in any year is eligible for junior membership for the year.

You can download a membership application form here or call into the clubhouse and fill one in.

Monday 24th January 2022

Course; Open

Club Buggies: On

Personal Single Seater Buggies: - Allowed

Please note: Greenkeepers have priority at all times

HAZARD WARNING: Please exercise CAUTION at the 13th hole due to water erosion to the river bank-side, please stay well clear, and observe warning notices

Clubhouse Opening Times: 1st November 2021 - 31st March 2022

Monday - 9am to 4pm

Tuesay - 9am to 4pm

Wednesday - 9am to 4pm

Thursday - 9am to 4pm

Friday - 9am - 4pm

Saturday - 8am to 4pm

Sunday - 8am to 4pm

*Please note that times may change due to weather condittions

Buggies

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

Buggies must be booked in advance.

WC's : Only 2 persons at a time are advised in lockerW/C area, at any given time, face masks are requested to be worn.

On the Course.

Maintain social distancing of 2 metres at ALL times; sanitise your hands often.

Change shoes in the car park;
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.

Please do not attend the golf course or clubhouse if you feel unwell.

We thank you for your co-operation at this time.

Stay safe and well - Should you wish to contact the club please email your query to following address, secretary@rothburygolfclub.com we will do our best to respond as soon as possible

Clubhouse Opening Times: 1st November 2021 - 31st March 2022

Monday - 9am to 4pm

Tuesay - 9am to 4pm

Wednesday - 9am to 4pm

Thursday - 9am to 4pm

Friday - 9am - 4pm

Saturday - 8am to 4pm

Sunday - 8am to 4pm

*Please note that times may change due to weather condittions

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

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.

Please note: Greenkeepers have priority at all times

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

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
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.

The Clubhouse

As a COVID secure venue RGC currently operates in-line with Gonverment Guidance at any given time.

Please enter through the main door and practice social distancing of 1 metre.

Service for drinks and food is at the Bar.
Please place/pay for and collect your order from the designated area.
Please do not stand at the bar, this is for your safety and that of our staff
Only 2 persons at a time are reccommended in toilets/ locker rooms, and we request that you wear a mask.
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.