NOTICE TO COMPETITORS Car Park Competitors may use the main car park. The Scottish Golf Union and Dunbar Golf Club cannot accept responsibility for any damage to cars. Please obey the instructions of the car park attendant who will be on duty Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
Catering Coffee and morning rolls will be available from 6.30am. Bar snacks will be available all day. All catering is at the competitor's expense.
Clubhouse The clubhouse will be open at 6.00am each day. Competitors, their families and guests are permitted the use of the clubhouse facilities.
In all clubhouse areas and on the course casual wear is acceptable for competitors, their families and guests but must be smart. THE WEARING OF JEANS, DENIM TROUSERS, SLEEVELESS OR COLLARLESS SHIRTS, SHELL SUITS AND TRAINING SHOES IS NOT PERMITTED.
MOBILE PHONES MUST BE SWITCHED OFF IN THE CLUBHOUSE, CAR PARK AND ON THE COURSE.
Changing facilities are available in the Gents Locker Rooms. There are no lockers available. There are showers available. Competitors planning to use showers are advised to bring their own towel.
Caddie Cars and Yardage Books The Professional’s shop has yardage books available for purchase and a limited number of caddie cars for hire.
Course & Play Competitors must report to the Championship Mobile Office at least 30 minutes prior to their starting times that are shown in the official draw sheet. Each competitor will be issued with a copy of the local rules, pin positions, pace of play guidelines and insurance certificate when registering at the Championship Mobile Office. COMPETITORS MUST REPORT TO THE OFFICIAL STARTER AT THE FIRST TEE 5 MINUTES BEFORE THEY ARE DUE TO PLAY. Competitors are reminded that late arrival at the first tee will result in disqualification as no provision has been made under Rule 6-3. CADDIES ARE NOT PERMITTED AND COMPETITORS ARE REMINDED THAT THEY MUST NOT SEEK OR ACCEPT ADVICE FROM PARENTS, OTHER COMPETITORS OR ANY OTHER PERSON. NB. "Advice" is any counsel or suggestion which could influence a player in determining his play, the choice of a club or the method of making a stroke. When a match is over, play must stop and the winner report the result of the match to the Championship Office without undue delay.
Etiquette In the interests of all, each competitor should play without delay, leave a bunker as he would expect to find it, replace divots and repair pitch marks.
Insurance The entry fee includes cover in respect of competitors' legal liability in the event of injury to another person or damage to a third party property. An excess of £15 will apply.
Practice The club has very kindly granted courtesy of the course for one practice round prior to the Championship. Practice times are available on Sunday 8 April between 10.00am and 5.00pm. Competitors unable to practice on Sunday 8 may arrange an alternative time by prior arrangement with the Club. Bookings for practice times must be made in advance by telephoning on 01368 862086.
Each competitor must display his competitor's badge prior to starting his practice round. During the practice round only one ball shall be in play. Players found with more than one ball in play may have their practice round curtailed.
A full practice ground is available at Deer Park, which involves a 10-15 minute walk from the clubhouse i.e. follow the path that runs behind the 3rd tee. Alternatively the practice ground can be accessed by road i.e. from the golf club return to the main road and turn left. Continue along this road for approximately ¼ mile until you reach a layby on the left hand side. The layby is the car park for the practice ground.
NB. In view of the short distance involved from the Practice Ground and Clubhouse it is each players responsibility to ensure they allow enough time.
Practice balls will be available at Deer Park free of charge. PRACTICE BALLS MUST NOT BE REMOVED FROM THE RANGE UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES. ANY PLAYER FOUND GUILTY OF THIS ACTION WILL BE LIABLE TO DISCIPLINARY ACTION BY THE CHAMPIONSHIP COMMITTEE.
Practice Ground opening and closing times are as follows:
Date Open Close Sunday 8 10.00am last balls 5.30pm Monday 9 – Wednesday 11 6.15am last balls 6.00pm Thursday 12 & Friday 13 7.30am last balls 5.00pm Saturday 14 7.45am & 12.15pm last balls 8.30 & 1.00pm
Competitors may use the club’s practice facilities outwith these times by supplying own practice balls.
Please note: At busy periods there will be limited bays for practice and priority will be given to players practicing 40 minutes prior to their start time. The Range Attendant whose instructions must be obeyed at all times will administer this.
The putting green that lies behind the 18th green is for practice putting only. Competitors are prohibited from chipping onto or around this green. A short game practice is available by the overflow car park. Players wishing to use the bunker and short game practice area will be required to use their own practice balls.
Presentation Bronze medals will be presented to the losing Semi-Finalists at the close of play on Friday 13 April. The Championship trophy and Finalist medals will be presented at the close of play on Saturday 14 April. Medal winners are expected to attend the relevant prizegiving.
Responsibility Dunbar Golf Club and the Scottish Golf Union cannot accept responsibility for players’ property during the Championship or on the days when practice is permitted.
Accommodation The Rocks Hotel Marine Road Dunbar EH42 1PR