New Member Information

Please read the attached which includes a brief outline of your Club: RGC New Member Information 

Pace of Play

It is expected that Members pace of play is no more than 4 hours and 20 mins.

Guidelines for Ready Golf can be found here: Click Here

Pace of Play Conditions for Major Events can be found here: Click Here

Dress Code Standards

Rosanna Golf Club is one of Melbourne’s Premier Private Clubs.

The standard of dress and general appearance will, at times, govern the privileges of all members and their guests while using the facilities of the club. The dress code seeks to reflect the standards of the club and members’ consideration for other members. It is aimed at maintaining the traditions of golf and club life while accepting that the club must move with the times to attract a contemporary membership.

Directors, Management and staff may, from time to time, advise members and guests that their attire is inappropriate. The utmost discretion and sensitivity should be used when addressing an issue regarding dress code. However, any member who continually ignores such direction, may risk disciplinary action.

The Club may vary the dress code for extenuating circumstances and/or particular functions.

The tradition to remove hats, caps and visors when entering the clubhouse is to be encouraged.

The detailed Dress Code Policy may be viewed here: Dress Code Policy 2023

Priority on the Course

At all times the Course Maintenance team have the right of way on the course whilst in the conduct of its duties.

Players in groups of 4 have priority on the course with the exception of any match under the control of an appointed referee.

Mobile Phone Use

Mobile phones should not be audible on the course.

They may be used in the clubhouse, but should be used with discretion and in consideration of others.

Buggies across the Greens

Members may use wide wheel or pneumatic tyre buggies and, generally, are encouraged to wheel buggies across the greens. Members must refrain from going near the hole or taking the shortest or most common route on any green.

Wheeling buggies in the fringe areas between greens and bunkers and where areas are roped off must be avoided.

Buggies are not allowed on some greens (please follow the signs) and should not be left on the green whilst putting out.

Sand Buckets

Members are required to carry sand and to fill and smooth divots.

This includes all members regardless of whether they carry their clubs or use a buggy or motorised golf vehicle.

Please return sand buckets to designated boxes located around clubhouse.

Car Parking

Members are requested to exercise care when parking.

Cars should be parked carefully within marked bays, nose to nose, observing reserved bays at all times.

Additional car parking is available outside the Maintenance Facility.

Cars should not be parked on Cleveland Avenue outside the gates as this impedes the view of cars exiting the Golf Club.

Non-Smoking Areas

The Clubhouse, including the main balcony, is a non-smoking area.

Smoking is permitted on the course but smokers must dispose of cigarette butts responsibly.

Personal Property

The Club is not responsible for the loss of, or injury to, the property or person of any Member in or about the premises.

Golf equipment should never be left unattended and valuables should be secured.

The locker room and buggy storage room are not considered secure places for valuables.

Your compulsory personal insurance plan, as included in your membership fees, insures your golfing equipment anywhere in Australia. Excesses apply. Further information on the personal insurance plan is available from Administration.

Complaints

Under no circumstances should a Member reprimand an employee of the Club.

Complaints should be made in writing to the General Manager who, if unable to satisfactorily resolve the issue, shall submit the complaint to the Board of Directors.

First Aid

If required, first aid equipment is located in the Golf Shop and Clubhouse. Most employees of the Club are fully trained in first aid and can be contacted by calling the Club at any time on 9431 1033. However, in the case of serious situations requiring an ambulance they should be called directly on 000 prior to notifying the Club. This will save time and enable the caller to provide the ambulance staff with the information they require to assist the patient.

Transferring Membership Categories

Category upgrades eg. from 6 to 7 day, are processed by Administration throughout the year.

Members wishing to transfer to a different category of Membership must do so in writing, including supporting documentation if required eg. if transferring to Leave of Absence.

A member may apply in writing for Leave of Absence if they are:

• Intending to be absent from the State of Victoria for a period greater than 6 months; or
• Transferred in their employment within Victoria but outside a radius of 200 kilometres from the Club premises; or
• Unable to fully utilise their Membership for a period of greater than 6 months for proven medical reasons.

If granted, Leave of Absence will apply for a minimum of 6 months from the date of written application and the Member shall be entitled to a pro-rata credit as the Board of Directors may decide. Leave of Absence cannot be backdated.

Motorised Golf Vehicles

Members who are unable to walk the course because of physical disability or illness may apply for permission to use their own motorised golf vehicle.  Applications should be made in writing and supported by a medical practitioner.

The vehicle must be specifically designed to be used as a motorised golf vehicle for one person and must have 4 wheels.

The Club has a number of carts available for hire.

Members or guests may pre-book a cart but priority is given to members who have registered a medical condition.

Check the Motorised Golf Buggy Policy for rules regarding the use of Motorised Golf Vehicle. Click HERE

Practice

Practice is restricted to the practice fairway adjacent to the main car park, the putting and chipping green, the alternate hole and old “15^th” green. Practice on the course is prohibited at all times.

When utilising the practice fairway, the following restrictions apply:

• Members are not to hit shots beyond the orange perimeter boundary
• Practice balls are complimentary and tokens can be collected from the golf shop.
• Members are not to enter the practice fairway at any time.
• Chipping and bunker shots only are permitted on the alternate hole and the old “15^th”
• No pitch or full shots are to be played under any circumstances to practice greens.
• At times, access to practice areas may be restricted. Please observe all signs.