Commonly Asked Questions, Information and Prices - …

1 G O L F C L U BCommonly Asked Que stions, Information and Price HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO APPROVE MY APPLICATION FOR membership ?A new member is issued a Temporary membership of the club at the time their application form is submitted. This allows full access straightaway to social and competition golf, and the Clubhouse facilities. The membership applications are then approved at the monthly Board of Directors meeting, which is usually held on the last Tuesday of each month. Following approval at the Board meeting, the new members are mailed a notification advising their application is formally approved, together with an account for the annual fees. This account is payable by 30 days and on payment, the new member is then an official member of Nudgee Golf club .

2 Please note that the club financial year runs from 1 October to 30 September. When a member joins outside this financial year period, the subscription component of the annual fees is pro rata monthly so that members are not paying for the months of the year prior to their HOW CAN I OBTAIN A PROPOSER AND SECONDER FOR MY APPLICATION FORM IF I DO NOT KNOW ANY MEMBERS?Not knowing any members to propose and second your application is not a barrier to joining Nudgee Golf club . In this situation we are able to organise a proposer and seconder in house . Usually two of the Board of Directors will perform this function for the CAN I PAY MY NOMINATION FEE AND SUBSCRIPTION FEES IN INSTALLMENTS?The nomination fee may be paid in two installments, half at the time of joining, the second half is then payable at the commencement of the next club financial year on 1 October.

3 The subscription fees may also be paid in two installments, this attracts an additional administration fee. A further option is through a company called Pay As You Golf that enables members to pay their fees monthly via direct debit or credit, refer to for further details. Essentially, Pay As You Golf pay all your fees upfront to the club , then debit your nominated account monthly. 4 WHAT IS A HANDICAP?A Handicap is the average score over par each time you play a competition game of golf. Handicaps are used for each competition game and allow players of all abilities to compete on an equal basis. Men s handicap ranges from 0 36 and ladies from 0 45. Player s handicaps are adjusted following each competition game based on their WHAT IS GOLFLINK?

4 GolfLink is a national internet database managed and affiliated with Golf Australia (National Governing Body for Golf Clubs and Members). GolfLink adjusts each person s handicap after each competition game. Members are allocated a 10 digit personalised number, this number is used to log onto the GolfLink website and view competition rounds and adjusted handicap. Visit for further details. Nudgee Golf club GolfLink prefix is 401096 I HAVE PREVIOUSLY BEEN A MEMBER AT ANOTHER club , WHAT HAPPENS TO MY HANDICAP?Under Golf Australia handicapping rules if you last held a handicap up to 10 years ago, that handicap will be reinstated. If you last held a handicap over 10 yeas ago you will need to apply for a new handicap, (please refer to question 8).

5 7 I AM CURRENTLY A MEMBER AT ANOTHER club AND INTEND TO JOIN NUDGEE, WHAT HAPPENS TO MY HANDICAP?Your current handicap will be transferred from your old club to Nudgee and a new Nudgee GolfLink number will be allocated. All competition rounds from your previous club will be shown on the GolfLink website and your handicap will remain the I DO NOT HAVE A HANDICAP, HOW DO I OBTAIN ONE?Members obtain a handicap by playing 3 completed rounds of 18 holes with a person who holds a current Golf Australia handicap. Score cards used to obtain a handicap can be social games or played in a club competition. The best score (gross over par) out of the 3 games will determine your starting handicap. You must return the 3 score cards to the office after each WHAT DAY AND TIME CAN I BOOK INTO A COMPETITION?

6 Saturday men s timesheets are released fortnightly at 4:00pm every second Friday. Sunday mixed timesheets are released fortnightly at 5:00am every second men s competitions are released fortnightly at 5:00am every second mixed competitions are released fortnightly at every second ladies competition timesheet is released each Monday at 1:00pm for the following ladies competition timesheet is released each Friday at 1:00pm for the following holiday mixed competitions are released 2 weeks before the day at 5:00am. Meaning, if the event is on a Monday, then the timesheet will be released on the Monday 2 weeks HOW DO I BOOK INTO A COMPETITION?There are 4 options to book into a competition:Log onto the club website and book in through the Members Area, details on how to log on are on the website.

7 Telephone the club on 3267-7744 The bookings computer located in the Clubhouse Honour Board GalleryIn person at the club HOW MUCH DOES IT COST MEMBERS TO PLAY IN A COMPETITION AND SOCIAL/PRACTICE GAMES?Entry to each competition is $ Unlimited social and practice rounds are included in the membership subscription (annual) HOW ARE COMPETITION PRIZES ALLOCATED AND REDEEMED?Credits are allocated to member s trophy account, which is automatically linked to the membership cards. Credits can be redeemed at the club Pro Shop, Betta Home Living Stores at Virginia & Keperra and at the Clubhouse food and beverage areas by presentation of your membership card. Visitors or guests who compete in a competition are allocated a trophy account and redemption is via a trophy voucher only from the club DO I HAVE TO BOOK IF I JUST WANT TO PLAY A SOCIAL GAME?

8 Yes, please book online and most importantly when arriving at the course, please check in with the pro shop to re-confirm the tee is clear for play.* Prices are subject to change14 CAN I INVITE A GUEST TO PLAY IN A COMPETITION OR A SOCIAL GAME AND IF SO, WHAT ARE THE COSTS?The Saturday Men s Competition, Tuesday Ladies and Saturday Ladies Competitions are all members only. Visitors with bona fide membership and handicaps from other clubs are welcome to play in the Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday Competition. Visitor s competition fees are $ during the week, and $ on weekends and public holidays, comprising a $ competition fee and $ or $ green discount is offered for members guests to play socially.

9 15 WHAT TIME AND DAYS IS THE OFFICE OPEN?The office is open every day from 9:00am to The office is closed on Good Friday and Christmas Day. 16 WHAT TIME IS THE BAR / KITCHEN OPEN?Saturday Bar & Kitchen 8:00amSunday Bar & Kitchen 9:00amMonday Bar only 10:00amTuesday Bar & Kitchen 10:00amWednesday Bar & Kitchen 9:00amThursday Bar & Kitchen 10:00amFriday Bar & Kitchen 9:00amThe bar and kitchen are closed on Good Friday and Christmas Day. Weather does have a factor on opening and closing WHAT TIME DO THE GOLF COURSES AND PRO SHOP OPEN?Every day from first daylight (actual time is seasonally adjusted). The golf courses and Pro Shop are closed on Good Friday and Christmas Day18 WHAT CLUBS ARE RECIPROCAL WITH NUDGEE?

10 QUEENSLAND Bundaberg, Cairns, City (Toowoomba), Gatton, Hervey Bay, Kingaroy, Mackay, Maryborough, Mt Isa, Rockhampton, Townsville, Warwick, SOUTH WALESC amden Valley Country club , Coffs Harbour, Cumberland, Dubbo, Glen Innes, Grafton, Massey Park, Merewether, Muirfield, New Brighton, Tamworth, Tocumwal, Yamba Golf & Country Ranfurlie, Croydon, Lake Entrance, Northern, Traralgon, Gardiners - YowaniSOUTH AUSTRALIAF lagstaff Hill, Murray Bridge, Riverside, Tea Tree AUSTRALIAA lbany, Gosnells, Melville Glades, Royal , Riverside, Seabrook, ZEALANDP ukekohe, Manor Park, Clubs have full reciprocal rights with Nudgee Golf club Members who visit these clubs do not pay any social green fees and are eligible to play in all competitions at members competition Prices , including Saturdays.