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GOLF NEWS

RULES FOR USING THE GOLF COURSE

hen using the golf course, it is • Golfers will only be allowed to access Right of way for golfers
important to take note of the the course after they have registered Non-golfers are to practise golf etiquette at
Wfollowing important rules: at the Pro Shop. all times when making use of the facility.
• The golf course in its entirety is off limits • Golfers are allowed to start their This means being aware of where golfers
to non-golfers from 6am to 6pm, with round only from the first tee and 10 are hitting and being able to track a golf
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the exception of the cart paths, which tee. ball in flight.
can be used by non-golfers, spectators • Golfers are strictly forbidden to access
and passers-by. Golf remains a very private property to retrieve their golf Non-golfers should also take note that
dangerous sport and patrons need to ball. golfers have right of way, so they should
be cautious. Anyone who transgresses • Golfers are only permitted to practise stop and wait for golfers to finish hitting.
these rules will be dealt with accordingly. at the designated practice facilities
• Golfers must take all the necessary during the scheduled practice times. Cutting times
precautions when using the facility to No practice can take place on the golf Cutting times for the golf course for
avoid causing damage to property or course for any reason. December 2021 will start at 5am on
causing an injury or a fatality. Golfers • Residents are urged to be wary of weekdays and 5am on weekends. We know
can be held personally responsible for errant golf balls that may strike them that this could be an inconvenience for
any damage, injury or death. in their own gardens. some residents and we apologise for this.
• The playable areas are only allowed
to be used by the people playing golf The danger of a ball in flight Major construction
during golfing hours. People should take caution when a golf We are pleased to announce the biggest
• Non-golfers are strictly advised to use ball is in flight. project that Silver Lakes has taken on
the golf-cart paths during golfing hours, to date: the redesign of the 17 hole. It
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from 6am to 6pm. Also, be vigilant of Few people understand the potential will improve the hole and make it more
golf balls in flight to avoid serious injury. danger a golf ball possesses. A golf ball modern. The redesign will take place from
• For the safety of all non-golfers, we urge travels at speeds of up to 340km/h – this 10 January 2022 and will be completed
that no patrons go jogging, walking or alone shows the danger of a golf ball in around 25 February 2022.
riding their bicycles to traverse any of flight.
the playable areas of the golf course Happy golfing!
during golfing hours. Golfers and patrons making use of the
• Patrons who make use of the golf-cart facility should be wary of where golfers Brendon van Nieuwenhuizen
paths during or after golfing hours do so are at all times to avoid the potential Golf Manager
entirely at their own risk. harm that a golf ball can cause. golfmanager@silverlakes.co.za

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