One misconception of BIGGA membership is that courtesy golf is a benefit for members. This of course is not the case and can only be granted by a golf club with the clear agreement of the Course Manager/Head Greenkeeper. Unfortunately there are times when this privilege is abused either by over-use or by someone implying that they are a member when they are not or have not been for some time.
In one recent incident, the date on a card had been manually altered by an individual named Greg Hadow, who was a member of the association a few years back but has NOT worked in the industry for quite some time. I would ask you to look out for a request from Mr Hadow and ensure that no courtesy is granted at your club. Please note that a situation of this type is not a fraud against BIGGA but a fraud against the club that have incorrectly granted courtesy and that you would be well within your rights to contact the police.
The BIGGA Guidelines for Courtesy Golf is noted below for your information however if you would like any further details on this subject then please contact Regional Administrator, John Young on 07776 242120 or emailing johnyoung@bigga.co.uk or contact BIGGA HQ on 01347 833800.
BIGGA Policy on Courtesy Golf
We have decided to publish guidelines on the use of courtesy golf to clear up any confusion among BIGGA members and golf clubs. We are aware the majority of members do behave sensibly when seeking courtesy golf.
The Guidelines are as follows:
In one recent incident, the date on a card had been manually altered by an individual named Greg Hadow, who was a member of the association a few years back but has NOT worked in the industry for quite some time. I would ask you to look out for a request from Mr Hadow and ensure that no courtesy is granted at your club. Please note that a situation of this type is not a fraud against BIGGA but a fraud against the club that have incorrectly granted courtesy and that you would be well within your rights to contact the police.
The BIGGA Guidelines for Courtesy Golf is noted below for your information however if you would like any further details on this subject then please contact Regional Administrator, John Young on 07776 242120 or emailing johnyoung@bigga.co.uk or contact BIGGA HQ on 01347 833800.
BIGGA Policy on Courtesy Golf
We have decided to publish guidelines on the use of courtesy golf to clear up any confusion among BIGGA members and golf clubs. We are aware the majority of members do behave sensibly when seeking courtesy golf.
The Guidelines are as follows:
- Only those with FULL greenkeeper membership should seek courtesy golf
- Courtesy golf is only given at the discretion of the individual golf club and is not an automatic benefit of membership
- Members wishing to seek courtesy golf at a club should contact the club at least 24 hours in advance of wishing to pay
- On arrival at the club, members should report to the Secretary/Pro Shop and follow normal procedures for playing golf
- Members should always produce a valid membership card as proof of status to the club
- Members should make a point of thanking the club for their courtesy on completion of their round of golf
- Members should not seek courtesy golf at any one golf club more than twice per year
GOLF CLUBS WISHING TO VERIFY MEMBERSHIP OR REQUIRING FURTHER DETAILS SHOULD CONTACT BIGGA ON 01347 833800.
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