We take great pride in our exceptional club, boasting two exquisite golf courses and a range of outstanding social facilities. Our warm and inclusive atmosphere extends a heartfelt welcome to both members and guests. Our renowned 18-hole championship course is a preferred venue for regional competitions, thanks to its challenging nature, year-round playability, and our unwavering dedication to upholding its impeccable standards MEMBER HOME MENS SECTION LADIES SECTION SENIORS SECTION JUNIORS SECTION COURSE INFO EVENT GALLERIES 11/08/24 Hickory Golf Day

HOSPITALITY Bar Menu Our kitchen is open Monday to Sunday 9:30am - 4pm Whether you're popping in after a round or visiting for lunch with friends, our freshly prepared bar menu offers a range of popular classics, light bites, and seasonal specials – all served in a relaxed clubhouse setting. Open 7 days a week between 9:30am and 4pm. Menu Highlights: Poached Eggs, Avocado, Smoked Back Bacon & Grilled Vine Tomatoes 18 Holer Breakfast Clubhouse Sandwich Loaded Chilli Fries Club Centenary Burger View Lunch Menu

We take great pride in our exceptional club, boasting two exquisite golf courses and a range of outstanding social facilities. Our warm and inclusive atmosphere extends a heartfelt welcome to both members and guests. Our renowned 18-hole championship course is a preferred venue for regional competitions, thanks to its challenging nature, year-round playability, and our unwavering dedication to upholding its impeccable standards MEMBER HOME MENS SECTION LADIES SECTION SENIORS SECTION JUNIORS SECTION COURSE INFO EVENT GALLERIES 09/12/24 Ladies Xmas Competition Want to download an image? On a desktop computer, simply hover on an image, and click the download icon in the bottom right hand corner of the photo. On mobile, click on the image and then click the download icon in the top right hand corner

We take great pride in our exceptional club, boasting two exquisite golf courses and a range of outstanding social facilities. Our warm and inclusive atmosphere extends a heartfelt welcome to both members and guests. Our renowned 18-hole championship course is a preferred venue for regional competitions, thanks to its challenging nature, year-round playability, and our unwavering dedication to upholding its impeccable standards GREENE KING 9 HOLE Course Flyover

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We take great pride in our exceptional club, boasting two exquisite golf courses and a range of outstanding social facilities. Our warm and inclusive atmosphere extends a heartfelt welcome to both members and guests. Our renowned 18-hole championship course is a preferred venue for regional competitions, thanks to its challenging nature, year-round playability, and our unwavering dedication to upholding its impeccable standards Our Sponsors Greene King T: 01284 763222 W: www.greeneking.co.uk Abbot House, Westgate Street, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 1QT Jardine Bury St Edmunds BMW T: 01284 603210 W: www.lancasterburystedmundsbmw.co.uk Thetford Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP31 1SX Xperience T: 01284 700015 W: www.xperience-group.co m Technology House, Western Way, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP33 3SP Bury Free Press T: 01284 757857 W: www.suffolknews.co. uk Kings Road Bury, St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 3DE Adanac Valve Specialists T: 1359 240404 W: www.adanac.co.uk 14 Windmill Avenue, Woolpit Business Park, Woolpit, Suffolk, IP30 9UP Welham Surfacing Ltd T: 01284 764793 W: www.welhamsurfacing.com Hollow Road, Hollow Road Farm, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP31 1SJ

A course rating is the evaluation of the playing difficulty of the course for scratch golfers under normal course and weather conditions. The rating is based on yardage and other obstacles to the extent that they affect the scoring difficulty for the scratch golfer. Course rating is expressed as the number of strokes expected taken to one decimal place. World Handicap System & Slope Rating 18 HOLE HANDICAP TABLE 9 HOLE HANDICAP TABLE COURSE RATING 18 Hole BLACK M: 72.0 LIGHT BLUE M: 71.0 ORANGE M: 68.2 LIGHT BLUE F: 77.2 ORANGE F: 73.8 SLOPE RATING 18 Hole BLACK M: 131 LIGHT BLUE M: 127 ORANGE M: 117 LIGHT BLUE F: 139 ORANGE F: 128 COURSE RATING 9 Hole GK BLACK M: 61.1 BLACK F: 64.4 ORANGE M: 59.8 ORANGE F: 61.4 SLOPE RATING 9 Hole GK BLACK M: 101 BLACK F: 104 ORANGE M: 95 ORANGE F: 97 So how does it all work? EXPLAINED Course Rating A course rating is the evaluation of the playing difficulty of the course for scratch golfers under normal course and weather conditions. The rating is based on yardage and other obstacles to the extent that they affect the scoring difficulty for the scratch golfer. Course rating is expressed as the number of strokes expected taken to one decimal place. EXPLAINED Slope Rating Is the number which indicates the relative playing difficulty of a course for bogey golfer compared to scratch golfers. It is calculated by taking the difference between the Bogey and Course Ratings multiplied by a constant factor, expressed as a whole number between 55 and 155. A golf course of standard relative playing difficulty has a slope rating of 113. EXPLAINED Handicap Index This is a measure of a player’s ability calculated against the Slope Rating of a golf course of standard playing difficulty. It represents a golfer’s playing handicap on a course with a Neutral Slope Rating of 113 and calculated as a rolling average of the lowest 8 from the last 20 score differentials. Each time a new score is submitted the average of the lowest 8 from the last 20 is re-calculated, which may or may not lead to a change of Handicap Index. There are safeguards to ensure that a player’s handicap does not rise too quickly when a player is going through a spell of poor form. EXPLAINED Low Handicap Index A player’s lowest Handicap Index during the last 12 months is used as a point to limit increases in the Handicap Index. Soft Cap: Potential increases of Handicap Index to a figure greater than (LHI + 3) are limited by half the amount over three, eg: 5 is limited to 4, 6 is limited to 4.5 etc. Hard Cap: The maximum that the Handicap Index can increase to is (LHI + 5). EXPLAINED Exceptional Scores An adjustment to the Handicap Index after a very low score has been posted. A reduction of -1 for scores between 7 and 9 below Handicap Index. A reduction of -2 for scores 10 or more below Handicap Index. The reduction is applied to the last 20 scores on the Scoring Record and drops off gradually over the next 20 rounds. EXPLAINED New Handicaps A new player’s Handicap Index is initially allocated at 2 less than the best of the Adjusted Gross Scores from 3 x 18-hole scorecards submitted. Cards can be submitted as 6 x 9 or other combinations submitted to the Pro Shop. Subsequent Handicap Index calculations change as more scores are entered.

Course Etiquette Why Golf Etiquette? In order for you and other players on the course to enjoy your round of golf, Bury St Edmunds Golf Club expects members and visitors to observe the basic rules of golf etiquette. Golf etiquette is simply a set of rules and practices designed to make the game of golf safer and more enjoyable for golfers and to minimise the possible damage to golf equipment and courses These rules are common sense and extremely simple. They make the game more enjoyable for everyone. Respect the game and the other players! General Golf Etiquette Wear appropriate attire that conforms to the dress code of the course. Be punctual and arrive on time for your tee time. Tee off on your tee time! Keep your mobile phone silenced while on the golf course. Be respectful of other golfers and staff at the club. Avoid loud and disruptive behaviour. Be considerate of other players on the course. Follow the club’s rules and regulations. Golf Silence is Golden – Don’t talk or make noise while another golfer is taking their shot. Remember this applies to the warm up net by the 1st Tee and 18th green. Be mindful of others playing when preparing for your round. Remember to keep a safe distance in case you’re waiting right behind a golfer for your turn – golf clubs can be dangerous (and painful)! Don’t stand in another golfer’s line of sight when they are about to take their shot. Where do I stand? Generally, you should always try and stand behind the ball, ideally to the side of the person hitting. Wait for every player to tee off before leaving the tee box. Don’t step on another golfer’s putting line. You can congratulate and make small talk before and after the game or between shots. Play “ready golf” – check with the people in your group to make sure they’re all fine with this. Help others find their ball. Help find their ball if yours is further than theirs or they’re next to hit. Avoid spending too much time looking for balls – remember the ‘3 minute rule’. The three minutes begin when you reach the place where you suspect your ball. If your playing partners reach that place before you, that does not count towards your three minutes. If you think your ball may be lost – play a provisional ball and announce it explicitly. Allow faster groups of golfers to play through if you are holding up their game. Walking Speed – speed up your walking between shots, if you are falling behind. Take a limited number of practice swings (one or two) – quick and easy. Golfers should always shake hands at the end of the game. Greens Repair Your Ball Marks on Greens. Unrepaired pitch marks or poorly repaired ball marks can lead to missed putts and surfaces that take weeks to recuperate. On the green, the player farthest from the hole putts first. Course Repair any divots that you make on the golf course. Minimise the divots in your practice swings. If hitting an iron or wedge from the tee box, you can set your ball behind another divot to avoid making a new one. Rake the sand in bunkers after your shot. Don’t hit a ball into the group ahead of you – never hit a ball when there’s a group ahead of you ‘within your distance’. It is dangerous! Always yell “Fore” when an errant ball is hit towards other people (“Fore” is a term commonly used in golf that essentially means “duck and cover”.) Avoid taking Golf Trolleys and buggies within 15 feet / 5 m of the edge of the green. Never take buggies or trolleys between green side bunkers and the green Golf buggies / Carts Golf buggies should never be driven in a way that endangers other players or golf course staff. Keep golf buggies off the greens and tee boxes. Avoid wet turf as the weight of a heavy golf buggies can easily tear through a patch of wet turf. Follow the golf buggies paths wherever possible avoid driving close to the greens. Bookings and Start Times Be responsible when booking tee times. Please cancel any bookings, if booked and your circumstances change. Be aware that the tee times in the BRS system may be different to what you booked, due to last minute cancellations. Score Card & Scores Bury St Edmunds Golf Club follows WHS guidelines in all cases. Stableford golf: pick up your ball if you have already taken your double bogey shot, as you cannot score points on this hole anymore! For competitions, enter your scores on your mobile, even if you have played badly (or too well!). Any problems when entering your scores may be resolved by discussing with the pro shop personnel. Finally... Do not cheat! Do not lose your temper!

We take great pride in our exceptional club, boasting two exquisite golf courses and a range of outstanding social facilities. Our warm and inclusive atmosphere extends a heartfelt welcome to both members and guests. Our renowned 18-hole championship course is a preferred venue for regional competitions, thanks to its challenging nature, year-round playability, and our unwavering dedication to upholding its impeccable standards Club Competitions Golf Programme VIEW Competition Information Full Competition List VIEW BSEGC Byelaws VIEW

BSEGC Waiting List Terms & Conditions Applying to go on our waiting list for membership is not a guarantee that you will be offered a membership at BSEGC. 1. Criteria for Membership Valid England Golf Membership number and handicap index. If you do not have England Golf Membership an assessment will be required by our Professional before any offer of membership is made. The Professional will either recommend your application for membership or recommend further tuition to bring your game up to handicap level for either course. If you require further tuition, then your place will be offered to the next person on the waiting list. We only have 7 days membership available. Waiting list application fee £50.00 will be deducted from the joining fee on obtaining a membership place. Should you request a refund a £3.00 admin charge will be administered. 2. Contact The waiting list will be reviewed in March each year after the Annual renewals have taken place in February. BSEGC will email applicants on the waiting list with an offer of membership in date of application order within their age range for membership dependent upon how many spaces are available. Age (18>22) Age (23>25) Age (26>30) Over 31 Full Membership 3. Offer of Membership Annual Subscription fees will apply for the year you are offered membership. Joining fees will apply for the year you are offered membership. You will be contacted by email with a reply by date, if no response is received you will be called on the mobile number given, if no response within the time frame given BSEGC will move on to the next person on the waiting list. 4. Waiting List All applicants will be emailed by the end of March each year with an update and offer to remain on the waiting list. Those applicants who do not respond will not be transferred.

We take great pride in our exceptional club, boasting two exquisite golf courses and a range of outstanding social facilities. Our warm and inclusive atmosphere extends a heartfelt welcome to both members and guests. Our renowned 18-hole championship course is a preferred venue for regional competitions, thanks to its challenging nature, year-round playability, and our unwavering dedication to upholding its impeccable standards MEMBER HOME MENS SECTION LADIES SECTION SENIORS SECTION JUNIORS SECTION COURSE INFO EVENT GALLERIES 26/10/24 Centenary Finale Dinner Want to download an image? On a desktop computer, simply hover on an image, and click the download icon in the bottom right hand corner of the photo. On mobile, click on the image and then click the download icon in the top right hand corner

Our 18-hole championship course often hosts regional competitions by virtue of the test of golf, all year round playability and our commitment to maintaining the high quality of the course. Indeed, as a member-owned club all 'profits' get re-invested back into the courses and facilities, and we have an on-going programme of course and club improvements. 18 HOLES Championship Course WATCH FLYOVER VIEW SCORECARDS ABOUT THE COURSE Course Length MEN'S BLACK: 6643 MEN'S LIGHT BLUE: 6400 MEN'S ORANGE: 5831 WOMEN LIGHT BLUE: 6400 WOMEN ORANGE: 5831 ABOUT THE COURSE Course Par MEN'S BLACK: 72 MEN'S LIGHT BLUE: 72 MEN'S ORANGE: 74 WOMENS LIGHT BLUE: 72 WOMENS ORANGE: 74 ABOUT THE COURSE Green Fees WEEKDAY: £70 WEEKEND: £80 ONLINE BOOKING Book A Tee Time MEMBER BOOKING VISITOR BOOKING 18 Holes Member Booking BOOK 9 Holes (starting on 10th) Member Booking BOOK 18 Holes Visitor Booking BOOK TEE BOOKING Dress Code ON THE COURSE: No jeans, shell suits or track suits to be worn on the course Tailored shorts with socks are permitted Shirts must have a collar or at least a 1-inch neck cover Golf shoes must be worn THE CLUBHOUSE & TERRACE: We expect smart casual. Vests are not acceptable. Hats must be removed in the clubhouse Playing Times SUMMER: 2 Balls on Monday, Wednesday & Friday from course opening to 09:26 3 & 4 Balls on Monday, Wednesday & Friday from 09:34 to 11:58 FROM 31ST OCT: 2 Balls on Monday, Wednesday & Friday from first light to 09:26 3 & 4 Balls on Monday, Wednesday & Friday from 09:34 to 11:58 Got a County Card? £45 per round Monday to Friday after 3pm (May to September)