General regulations It is the golfer’s responsibility to read, interpret and comply with the rules and local regulations and apply to all players and guests staying on the premises of the facility.
A golfer staying on the golf course must comply with the Rules of Golf, the Code of Ethics approved by the Hungarian Golf Association and the local rules and regulations set by the Hungarian Golf Club.
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Golfers and guests stay and play on the premises of the Hungarian Golf Club solely at their own risk.
According to the rules, the safety of those on the course is paramount
Penalties:
Breach of the regulations may result in the following sanctions from the club
• a warning, which may be verbal or written
• a fine, which is usually €100, a different amount may be determined by the club's Ethics Committee
• suspension of the right to play, the amount of which is determined by the club's Ethics Committee
• temporary or permanent ban from the club
• other official and legal measures, if justified. Important rules for using the golf course For the safety of fellow players
• If you lose sight of the ball you have hit, warn others by shouting "fore".
• If you hear a shout of "fore", take cover immediately.
• Always stand at a sufficient distance from the person who is hitting.
• Know the usual distance of each of your clubs.
• Do not hit until the group ahead is well out of hitting distance.
For the safety of employees
• Club employees and their equipment working on the course have the right of way to minimize disruption to players.
• The course worker may not be able to see the player because they may be wearing safety glasses, noise-canceling ear muffs, etc. Do everything you can to get their attention before hitting. Usually, shouting “fore” or waving is appropriate.
• Within hitting distance, the operator will signal by stopping the engine that he is waiting for the shot. This does not apply to rough cutting, which may be taking place at the same time as play.
• When working on the putting green, do not hit the area! If the flag is not in place, there is definitely work being done on or near the green. Only hit after the operator has replaced the flagstick in the hole and left the green.
• Do not touch or move any equipment that the operators have placed on the course, including mobile sprinklers.
Zero Tolerance Code of Conduct No form of physical or verbal abuse will be tolerated on the golf course.
It is especially unacceptable behavior if a player:
• Does not clean up the course after themselves (e.g. does not rake a bunker, does not replace a knocked-out lump of grass, does not repair a ball mark on the green).
• Uses inappropriate language, either verbally or through gestures.
• Reacts to events with outbursts of anger.
• Does not respect fellow players or their play.
• Deliberately damages their club or the course.
• Speaks rudely or disrespectfully to other players, officials, course staff or spectators. The zero tolerance policy will result in immediate disciplinary action without warning.
Dress Code
• Dress on the course must be appropriate and appropriate for the golf course. Only properly dressed players will be allowed onto the course.
• Jeans, tracksuits, military-style and patterned training and combat clothing, overalls, overalls, work clothes – of any type or color – are not acceptable as trousers.
• Shorts must have a leg length of at least 10cm (measured along the inseam).
• Only short or long-sleeved outerwear with a collar that covers the entire upper body may be worn.
• Ladies may not wear tops that leave the waist exposed, or that are sleeveless, backless or strapless.
• Male players’ shirts must be tucked into their trousers if possible.
• Swimwear is not permitted.
• Golf shoes (with soft spikes or cleats), running shoes or soft-soled shoes are permitted. Golf shoes with metal spikes, any shoes with heels higher than 1 cm, and boots of any type are prohibited.
Minimum age
• There is no age restriction for using the golf course. Children under 12 years of age may only play on the course in the company of or under the supervision of a responsible adult, except during golf tournaments.
Standards of conduct - On the practice course:
• Everyone leaves the course as they would have liked to find it. We maintain order on the golf course and in the practice areas, e.g. baskets must be returned to the ball machine after use.
• Coaches have priority on the practice areas. Players are required to follow the coach's instructions, e.g. the putting green must be cleared for instruction.
• In the pitching area and on the greens, range balls must be collected at the end of practice. It is prohibited to collect range balls elsewhere. Collecting range balls on all other course areas is dangerous and is prohibited!
• Only rolling or very flat and short chip shots are permitted on the putting green. Only rolling is allowed on the green in front of the clubhouse.
Standards of Conduct - On the golf course:
1. Pace of play
• The standard playing time for an 18-hole course is 4 hours and 30 minutes, for a 9-hole course is 2 hours and 15 minutes, for groups of four.
• The Ready Golf recommendations apply on the golf course https://api.randa.org/en/pace-of-play-manual/rules/2-management-practices/subrules/5-ready-golf
• Always maintain a minimum following distance of one stroke behind the group in front.
• The appropriate pace of play must be maintained on the golf course. This may include skipping a hole or merging groups of players, if necessary.
• Slower groups must step aside to allow faster groups to pass.
• The marshal is authorized to take measures to improve the pace of play.
2. On the teeing ground
• Do not carry a golf bag or golf cart onto the teeing ground. Warm up outside the teeing ground before your turn.
• Select and prepare the club you intend to use in advance.
• Limit yourself to no more than 2 practice swings on the teeing ground. Remove any broken tees after you hit.
3. On the fairway
• Walk to your ball at a steady pace.
• Plan your shot and select your club as you approach the ball. • Take no more than 2 practice swings. Keep an eye on your teammates’ balls.
• Always play a provisional ball if the original may have been lost or out of bounds.
• If you reach a double par at any point, pick up your ball and move on.
4. On the Green
• Park the cart on the side of the green closest to the next tee.
• Repair your own ball crater, and if possible, another one, and do not step on another player’s teeing line.
• Gently place the flagstick on the green, away from the teeing area.
• Plan your teeing direction while other players are teeing.
• When teeing, be sure to follow the order of play, taking into account Ready Golf, and if it is your turn again according to the rules or reasonableness, finish the round as soon as possible!
• Remove your ball from the hole immediately after hitting it and do not use the putter to scoop the ball out of the hole to preserve the condition of the course
• Replace the flagstick when you are finished and leave the green immediately.
• Fill out your scorecard at the next teeing area.
5. On the course in general
• A maximum of 4 people may start at a starting time, and the number of golfers playing in a flight on the course may never exceed 4 people.
• A golfer may play with 1 bag and the clubs carried in it. Multiple golfers may not play from one bag.
• It is prohibited to take a practice ball (range ball) onto the competition golf course and/or use it there. Their use is permitted only in the practice areas.
• The 9 or 18-hole green fee valid for the golf course entitles each golfer to use 1 ball
• Do not search for abandoned balls and refrain from pointless searching for balls.
• Replace knocked-out pieces of turf, rake the bunker, and put the rake in place.
• Follow the signs posted and comply with the requests of the staff.
• Do not play from an area under renovation marked with a blue stake and warning sign.
• The maximum search time for a ball in a golf tournament is 3 minutes, never exceed this! In order to speed up the pace of play, if there is little chance of finding the ball, it is recommended to drop the ball earlier and continue playing according to the rules of golf. For general play, limit the search time to less than 3 minutes (1-2 minutes)
6. Golf Carts and Golf Cars
• This includes any vehicle that is designed to carry one or more people. It does not include a self-propelled golf cart or trolley designed exclusively for transporting golf equipment
• A golf cart may only be rented by an adult or a person with a valid driver's license.
• A golf cart may not carry more than 2 adults with a total of 2 golf bags.
• Golf carts may not be driven within 5 meters of the edge of the greens and 3 meters of the edge of bunkers, unless a designated path is available.
• The vehicle renter is responsible for any damage to the golf cart, or any damage or injury caused by it.
• Do not drive a golf cart or handcart through a teeing ground or bunker.
• Do not pull the handcart between the green and a bunker nearby.
• Drive a golf cart on a constructed road if possible. If there is no road, use the slightly rough terrain next to the fairway. Under no circumstances should you drive on extremely rough, dangerous terrain.
7. Clubhouse and other areas.
• Before entering the clubhouse, please use the doormats placed at the entrance
• Cleaning of golf clubs and other equipment is not permitted within the clubhouse area.
• Please ensure cleanliness throughout the clubhouse, bag storage, driving range and golf course, and use the waste containers provided, especially for cigarette butts and other tobacco products.
• Our guests can also visit the Magyar Golf Club area with pets, but only under safe conditions and in all cases under the full responsibility of the pet owner.
The trash cans located on the Golf Course area are intended solely for the disposal of waste generated during play. The dumping of household and other garbage is not permitted.
Responsibility
The house rules and rules of conduct apply to everyone on the course, whether they are guest players or club members.
• The staff (e.g. marshal, coach, assistant coach) has the appropriate authority
to supervise the expected play and its speed, and to enforce the relevant rules and procedures.
• Information on etiquette and safety issues is available from the Golf Reception staff.
• Everyone is at their own risk in the entire area of the golf club and can be held liable for any personal injury, property or property damage that may occur there. If the person using the course services is a minor, their representative must assume responsibility.
• Compliance with the Hungarian Road Traffic Regulations is mandatory within the golf club area, and driving by car is only permitted in asphalted, designated areas.