Visitor Information
The Club is situated just off Barnet Lane close to the A1 and the M25 and a short bus ride (route 107) from both Elstree/Borehamwood railway station and High Barnet underground station.
If you are arriving in the early morning from the north via the A1, possibly having left the M25 at Junction 23, allow extra time as rush-hour traffic tends to be heavy.
All visitors are expected to play to a reasonable standard, have an understanding of the etiquette and rules of the game and comply with the club’s dress regulations. Mobile phones may only be used in the car park or on the patio.
Visitors are advised to ring and check availability before playing as we do not reserve tee times.
COURSE INFORMATION can be obtained daily after 07.30 by dialling 020 8449 0394
and selecting option 1 when prompted
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Playing Golf and Visiting Arkley Golf Club
Here at Arkley Golf Club (“the Club”) we aim to make your visit as risk free as possible. The very nature of the game of golf makes it impossible to eliminate risk entirely. Our endeavour is to reduce and manage risk as best we can. This is reinforced by our Health and Safety Policy that is kept under constant review.
Remember that all players and visitors have a responsibility to take care of themselves and others.
When playing golf we share the space with nature which has no respect for health and safety. There will be naturally occurring hazards beyond our control, these must be recognised and treated with care.
Please report any incident or situation you feel unhappy with to the Club Secretary.
Arriving at the Club
Upon entering the Club premises, please be aware that the access road is on a sharp bend. Care must be taken exactly as you would on any public road. This is a good time to point out that all members and visitors should ensure that they have adequate vehicle, personal belongings and public liability insurance. The Club cannot be held responsible for this.
There are two areas where you can park, the front car park to the right of the entrance and the rear car park to the left. Parking is at your own risk and please be courteous and leave your car so that no other person will be inconvenienced. Remember too that the Club will have deliveries and collections so please do not obstruct the bar, kitchen or green keeping areas.
Access to the clubhouse is made through one of four entrances which face onto the course. For the changing room ask at the Professional Shop for the daily code. In the interests of security please do not ‘wedge’ open any doors.
Once inside the clubhouse please familiarise yourself with the fire exits and extinguishers. In the event of a fire raise the alarm by shouting FIRE, FIRE.
Playing Golf
En route to your starting tee (there are two possible starting tees: the 1st, and the 15th) take care not to strike vehicles with your bag, trolley or buggy. Be aware of others already on the course. Starting on the 15th is only allowed with the permission of the Professional or Club Secretary.
Arkley is a traditionally constructed parkland course. There are natural changes in levels and some are man-made. The man made changes are mostly by the teeing areas and here we provide steps made from sleepers. Whilst we cover some areas of the steps with non-slip material, care must always be taken when using them, especially in wet or icy conditions. On natural slopes you must also take great care in poor conditions. One area that is worthy of particular note is the 9th/18th when the designated paths must be used. It would be unreasonable to expect the Club to monitor conditions every hour of every day. We expect players to exercise common-sense, again, if you are unhappy with any situation, please report this to the Club Secretary.
On the 9th/18th hole there is a blind tee shot. It is the responsibility of every player to ensure the green is clear before striking the tee shot. There is a bell at the side of the green to signal that the green is clear. If in any doubt, please walk forward to check out the situation.
When playing the 7th you may not tee off until the 17th tee is clear. When playing the 16th hole you must wait until the 17th tee is clear if you are attempting to drive the green.
The Etiquette of Golf, as laid down in the Rules of Golf, demands that all players are aware of their surroundings and other people on the course. Players must not play a shot if there is any danger of either their club or ball striking any other person; this includes staff working on the course, other players or any other person walking on the course. If there is any doubt that others are in range – WAIT! Abuse of this may lead to disciplinary action.
Golf is not a perfect game and sometimes balls will be struck off the line intended. It is usual for the player or his partners to signal a warning by a shout of ‘FORE’. This should be done even if you cannot see any apparent danger.
Around the course there are the usual paraphernalia associated with the playing of the game, items such as tee markers, distance markers, flagsticks, rubbish bins, fences, ropes, signage, machinery and other miscellaneous items are in constant use around the course. Please be aware of these and take all due care and attention. We do not use anything here that is not in common use throughout the world of golf.
Buggies
When using motorised ‘ride on’ buggies, you are expected to do so in a responsible and safe manner to a standard commensurate with the driving of a car on the public highway. Pedestrians have priority at all times.
