Visitor Information

Lamberhurst requires all visitors to either hold a valid handicap index or have a degree of competency within the game of golf.

Lamberhurst has a shortened blue tee course, however, the red, yellow and white tees are not suitable for novice golfers. The Professional Shop team may request sight of your Handicap Certificate / CDH number upon arrival. A photograph of documentation on a smart phone is sufficient.

Upon arrival guests must check-in at the Pro Shop where payment can be made if not already completed prior to the round.

You will then be directed to the Clubhouse; you are welcome to avail yourselves of all our associated facilities including the changing rooms, lounge, bar and restaurant.

Lamberhurst accepts payments made by credit/debit cards or bank transfer. Tee time reservations can be made in advance over the phone or via email.

There will be no refund of bookings cancelled within 24hrs of play. Subject to availability, cancellations can be rescheduled within 12 months of the original booking date. The Club reserves the right to cancel a booking, and a full refund will be made in this instance. Should the golf course be closed on the day of play, a full refund will be given if a future reservation cannot be made.

Information relating to Course Rating, Slope Rating and Course Handicaps are detailed on the information boards at the Clubhouse and adjacent to the 1st tee.

The Practice Range is located next to the Clubhouse and Professional Shop.

Visitors may purchase a bucket of range balls via the Professional Shop. You will be issued with a token which when entered at the range ball dispenser, will issue a predetermined number of balls.

It is a violation of club rules to hit any range ball beyond 175 yards and or beyond the boundaries of the range outfield. Golfers must refrain from using any club that could cause or risk causing balls to fly beyond 175 yards / boundary lines. The use of the Practice Range is monitored by CCTV.

There are also separate chipping and putting greens where golfers may use their own balls to practice.

There are 2 practice nets near the 1st tee.

The lounge and bar offer an extensive menu with food being available from 9.30 through until 16:00. Visitors wishing to have sandwiches after 16.00 should pre-order them at the bar before commencing play.

If it is on display in the pro shop, it is allowed on the course.

We allow

• Tailored shorts on the course, the patio and in the Clubhouse.
• Socks which are white and visible above the ankle.
• Clean golfing shoes in public areas (terrace and spike bar), golf shoes are not permitted in the lounge or dining room areas.
• Smart jeans in the public areas (terrace and spike bar). No ripped or dirty jeans. Jeans are not permitted in the lounge or dining room areas.

We do not allow

• Headgear in the Clubhouse, tracksuits, t-shirts, cargo or combat trousers, rugby and football shirts.
• Changing clothing or shoes in the car park.
• Wet/muddy clothing or shoes in any bar area.
• Invisible socks.

We ask that

• Shirts are always tucked in, unless designed to be worn outside shorts or skirts.
• Changing rooms are used to change shoes.
• Peaked caps are worn with the peak facing forward.
• Players change into clean clothing after an inclement or hot day.

Visitors are welcome to use the changing rooms located in the Clubhouse. The Men’s and Ladies’ changing rooms are on the ground floor. Codes for entry can be obtained from the Pro Shop and/or the bar.

Phones in silent mode may be used in the Clubhouse. Phone calls must only be made/taken on the terrace or in the car park.

Trolleys and buggies are available to hire from the Professional Shop. Hiring will be subject to an additional charge.

Arrive at the tee 10 minutes before your tee time and check in with the Professional Shop. Take time to confirm you’re Playing Handicap with your partners.

If you are unsure whether your ball has come to rest out of bounds, or may be lost, hit a provisional ball so that you won’t have to return to the spot to replay the shot. If you are searching for a lost ball and are willing to spend up to three minutes looking for it, consider allowing the group behind to play through if you will be holding them up.

When waiting on the tee or the fairway for the group in front to clear the fairway or green be mindful of Ready Golf when considering whose turn it is to play. The Club actively encourages Ready Golf.

Be aware of your position regarding the group in front and try to keep up with that group, if you feel that your group is losing ground, make the other players in your group aware such that the group’s pace of play increases. Focus your pace of play on the group in front rather than those behind you.

If it is obvious that the group behind are far quicker than your group, maybe they are a 2 ball and you are a 4 ball – do not rush to stay in front, invite the game behind you to play through.

Once greenside, speed up your exit by positioning your golf bags on the way to the next tee.

Begin reading the green and lining up putts as soon as you reach the green. Don’t wait until it’s your turn to putt to start the process of reading the green – do it as soon as you reach the green.

Mark your scorecard after reaching the next tee, not while lingering on or near the just-completed green. If it’s your honour on the tee mark the scorecard after you have hit your tee shot.

During your round, please ensure that you rake bunkers, replace divots and repair pitch marks at every opportunity thereby leaving the course as you would like to see it and to be enjoyed by those behind you.