Car parks

[clubchamp98]

I was told it was more the noise of the spikes years ago.
At my old club there was three tees adjacent to the car park.
I think most clubs just haven't got around to taking the sign down.
But if the rule is there it should be obeyed.

 

[woofers]

Whilst we are on car parks, what’s the consensus on separate Members and Visitors car parks?
I have to admit that I generally ignore these signs, especially if I’m playing in an Open competition.

 

[clubchamp98]

Whilst we are on car parks, what’s the consensus on separate Members and Visitors car parks?
I have to admit that I generally ignore these signs, especially if I’m playing in an Open competition.

I park in the first empty space I see.
Unless it’s the Captains or committees reserved space.

 

[Deleted member 16999]

I park in the first empty space I see.
Unless it’s the Captains or committees reserved space.

Surely if you’re a visitor you should obey the rules and only park in the Visitors car park?

 

[clubchamp98]

Surely if you’re a visitor you should obey the rules and only park in the Visitors car park?

Most courses you are a member for a day .
So in my experience the visitors car park is a field or just a piece of land with limestone thrown on the ground.
But you are correct.
It’s rare to see this now.

 

[Lord Tyrion]

Most courses you are a member for a day .
So in my experience the visitors car park is a field or just a piece of land with limestone thrown on the ground.
But you are correct.
It’s rare to see this now.

I played at a club up here on Monday that has a separate visitors car park. I don't like the idea but I obey the rule. As you say, thankfully rare.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

If it says visitors car park then I tend to obey and park where I'm told. Last thing I need when visiting a club is to get some stuffy member giving me a hard time as soon as I arrive and it sets a nasty tone for the day

 

[CliveW]

Whilst we are on car parks, what’s the consensus on separate Members and Visitors car parks?
I have to admit that I generally ignore these signs, especially if I’m playing in an Open competition.

So, would you use the member's clubhouse or visitor's clubhouse if playing the likes of Gullane?

 

[Lord Tyrion]

So, would you use the member's clubhouse or visitor's clubhouse if playing the likes of Gullane?

I've never heard of that before, I went and googled it to double check. What an awful concept ?.

 

[Bunkermagnet]

I've never heard of that before, I went and googled it to double check. What an awful concept ?.

Like "saloons" and "lounges"?

 

[sunshine]

Whilst we are on car parks, what’s the consensus on separate Members and Visitors car parks?
I have to admit that I generally ignore these signs, especially if I’m playing in an Open competition.

I'm going to park in the most convenient car park, usually the members car park. No way I'm going to park down the road in some field.

 

[sunshine]

Why do some golf clubs say no changing shoes in the car park? Seems a bit odd and impractical at times.

If you change your shoes in the car park, it's possible you might accidentally expose your ankle and outrage public decency.

You should know from the many sock debates, that exposing your ankle is highly offensive, and such a risky manoeuvre should only be attempted in the confines of the locker room.

 

[Russ_D]

If you change your shoes in the car park, it's possible you might accidentally expose your ankle and outrage public decency.

You should know from the many sock debates, that exposing your ankle is highly offensive, and such a risky manoeuvre should only be attempted in the confines of the locker room.

Dear god Sir!!! Showing ankle??? I shudder to think of such filth

 

[Ye Olde Boomer]

Dear god Sir!!! Showing ankle??? I shudder to think of such filth

This being the case, I imagine peeing in the woods is unthinkable.

 

[CliveW]

It seems that the more the prestigious the club, the more relaxed they are at allowing you to change your shoes in the car park. I'm thinking Gleneagles, Carnoustie, St Andrews etc.

 

[Lord Tyrion]

It seems that the more the prestigious the club, the more relaxed they are at allowing you to change your shoes in the car park. I'm thinking Gleneagles, Carnoustie, St Andrews etc.

add Turnberry

 

[IanM]

Wow -it is years since I saw "members/visitors" demarcation in the Car Park - I've seen plenty of Members/Visitor locker rooms, but not Clubhouses!

 

[Deleted member 23270]

It seems that the more the prestigious the club, the more relaxed they are at allowing you to change your shoes in the car park. I'm thinking Gleneagles, Carnoustie, St Andrews etc.

None of those are true members clubs so that might explain a lot.

 

[Deleted member 23270]

I'm going to park in the most convenient car park, usually the members car park. No way I'm going to park down the road in some field.

Excellent attitude, what other rules do you break?

 

[clubchamp98]

This being the case, I imagine peeing in the woods is unthinkable.

Never go in the woods in the USA .
To many things that can kill or maim you.