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BPL Golf course etiquette

Good golf starts with good etiquette.

A few simple things help everyone enjoy their round. Whether you’re playing at Kilton Forest or Hillies, please help us look after the course, keep play moving and show consideration to other golfers and our team.

01

Keep play moving

Be ready to play and help everyone enjoy a good pace around the course.

02

Look after the course

Replace divots, repair pitch marks and leave bunkers tidy.

03

Respect other golfers

Be considerate of the players around you throughout your round.

04

Help our team

Please give priority to greenkeeping staff working on the course.

At Kilton Forest & Hillies

Help everyone enjoy their round.

These simple course etiquette guidelines apply across BPL Golf and help us keep both courses enjoyable, safe and in good condition.

01

Avoid slow play

Keep up with the group ahead where possible and be ready to play when it’s your turn.

02

Replace your divots

Please replace any divots you make to help keep the course in good condition for everyone.

03

Repair pitch marks

Repair any pitch marks you make on the green before moving on.

04

Give green staff priority

Please allow our greenkeeping team to complete their work safely before playing your shot.

05

Leave bunkers tidy

Level out the sand before leaving a bunker so it’s ready for the next golfer.

06

Bring your own clubs

Each player should have their own set of golf clubs when playing.

07

Maximum four players

Tee times are limited to a maximum of four players.

08

Use buggies responsibly

Please look after hired golf buggies and drive carefully at all times.

A simple rule

Leave the course as you’d like to find it.

Looking after the course and showing consideration to the people around you helps make every round better.

Kilton Forest only

Local course rules.

The following local rules relate specifically to Kilton Forest Golf Course. Please familiarise yourself with them before your round.

Local rule 01

Out of bounds

  • Beyond all boundary hedges or fences.
  • The fence on the 13th hole.
  • Beyond the conifers at the rear of the 18th green.
  • Beyond the white posts on the 1st and 18th holes.
Local rule 02

Water hazards

  • The pond on the 12th hole is a water hazard.
  • The ditch crossing the 14th hole fairway is a water hazard.
  • The pond to the right of the 14th fairway is treated as a lateral water hazard.
Local rule 03

Stones in bunkers

Stones in bunkers may be removed without penalty.

Local rule 04

Ground under repair

  • A putting green other than the one currently in play.
  • Tractor paths and flower beds near the 1st tee and 18th green.
  • Young trees under one club length in height that interfere with a stroke or stance.
  • Areas marked as G.U.R.

Where relief applies, the ball must be lifted and dropped within one club length of the nearest point of relief, no nearer the hole and without penalty.

Playing at Hillies?

Please check local course information before you play.

Local rules can vary by course. Please check the information displayed at Hillies or speak to the team before your round if you’re unsure about any local course rules.

View Hillies Golf Course
Enjoy your round

Play well. Look after the course. Have a great time.

Thank you for helping us keep Kilton Forest and Hillies enjoyable for everyone.