Tee Time
The time a group starts off the 1st Tee ( 1st Hole ) Eg. 8.00 am Tee times usually run in 10 minute intervals, groups will start off the 1st tee every 10 minutes.

18 Holes
There are 18 Holes on a Golf Course divided into two 9 Holes. The Front 9 ( 1 - 9 ) and the Back 9 ( Holes 10 - 18 ). If a player requests to play 9 hotels, he will play Holes 1 - 9 only.

Length of Time
It takes approximately 4 to 4 1/2 hours to play 18 Holes. The earliest time a guest may book ( depending on the course) is 6:40 am with the last tee time around 13:30 - 14:00 depending on the time of year before it gets dark.

Shotgun Start
This is when every group ( up to approximate 100 players ) start at the same time. However they will start at different hotel e.g. If a group starts at hole # 14, they will finish their round on hotel # 13.

Group Flight
This refers to the group of players who play at a tee time. The minimum you can have is a 1-ball ( 1 person playing ), 2-Ball ( 2 peopleplaying, 3-Ball ( 3 people playing ) and maximum 4-Ball ( 4 people playing ) in one group.

Check-in
Guest should give themselves at least half an hour to check-in an and warm up on the "driving range" ( place a warm up ), before they start.

Driving Range
A place to hit balls and warm up the swing. This area is also used to teaching and players to practice their game off the course. You do not need a handicap to use the driving range / practice facility.

Teeing Ground
The place where you hit the 1st shot at a hole

Green
The closely mown area where the hole is situated

Bunker
A sand hazard

Fridge
The second cut, outlining the putting green. The grass is slightly thicker

Fairway
The closely mown area, the golfer must follow in order to play the hole correctly. If the player does not hit the ball on the fairway he may face some difficulty

Semi Rough
The edging of the fairway before the rough

Rough
Hazardous are, off the fairway.

Water Hazard
This is a small lake, pond, stream, that is part of the design of the hole. If a ball is hit into the water, a player will be penalized one shot

SPEED OF PLAY
Tips for quick play
» Always keep up with the flight ahead: "your position on the golf-course is not in front of the flight behind, rather behind the flight ahead"
» Walk quickly.
» Let the flight behind you play through if you have fallen back a hole
» If you can't locate a ball immediately wave the flight behind you through at once.
» Plan you next shot while others are playing
» Leaving your bag at the site of the green in a direct between the flag and the next tree and never in front of the green!

WHAT IS HANDICAP?
A handicap is given to a player who has acquired the necessary ability to the games of golf, including an acceptable knowledge of the etiquette.

The playing ability of each player is represented by the number of strokes he or she is expected to play over par.

Example:
If a player constantly shoots an 85on a par 72 course, then he would basically have a handicap of 13 ( 85 - 72 = 13 ).

The maximum for men is usually a 28 Handicap, and for ladies a 36 handicap.
This does differ in other countries . Our courses will usually accept higher handicaps as long as this is an official handicap from a recognized club or union.

PC OR PLAYING ABILITY CARD / GREEN CARD

This is a card given to a player who is a beginner and is attempting to gain his handicap by playing rounds of golf. It is very similar to holding a "learners" drivers license. Once the player has submitted sufficient cards/scores his club will issue you him with an official handicap.

Player who hold a PC will be allowed on the course if they are accompanied by a golf professional. Usually their own professionals will accompany them or we can arranges professionals to play with the player with additional costs.

Tuition always available for handicap holders. PC Holders and Beginner on our " Driving Range". Our Gold Academy can tailor male packages to group who are wanting tuition, and rounds of golf.