Terms & Conditions

Booking & Cancellation Policy

Payment for all green fees/open competitions (other than members introducing guests), will be taken at the time of booking. This applies to all bookings made online, over the telephone or in-person at the club.

If you cancel your booking more than 48 hours before your booked tee time, a full refund will be made to your credit/debit card. If you cancel your booking less than 48 hours in advance, no refund will be made. Your booking is completely transferable to another person for the same day and time, therefore, should you be unable to make your tee time, you can offer the tee time to someone else such as a family member or friend.

You can cancel your booking by emailing [email protected] using the email address that was used at the time of the booking or by calling the club directly.

Group Bookings for 12 People and More

• Cancellations/Changes:
  For groups of 12 or more, cancellations or changes must be confirmed in writing to [email protected].
• Deposit Terms:
  • For groups of 50 or more players, a booking deposit of €500 is required. This must be paid within 7 days of booking.
  • For groups of less than 50 players, a deposit of €10 per player is required, payable within 7 days of booking.
• Balance Payment:
  The balance due for the booking must be paid no later than 72 hours prior to the group’s arrival at the club.
  • If the full balance is paid more than 7 days in advance, the group organiser will play for free.
  • If the balance fails to be paid 72 hours in advance any reduction in numbers versus what was booked will be due to the club.
• Cancellation Policy:
  • Cancellations received 4 weeks or more before the date of play will result in the deposit being either transferred to another date or refunded at the discretion of the General Manager of Headfort Golf Club.
  • Cancellations received less than 4 weeks before the date of play will result in the deposit being non-refundable and non-transferable.
• Group Size Adjustments:
  Headfort Golf Club will accept up to a 10% reduction in the number of players, provided the reduction is received and agreed upon no later than 3 days before the day of play (e.g., on the preceding Wednesday for a Saturday booking).
• Group Organiser Responsibilities:
  The group organiser is responsible for ensuring that all members of their group are aware of these terms and conditions.

Course Closure Policy

In the event of course closure, where Management deems the course unplayable, an alternative date will be offered (based on availability) or payment will be refunded at the discretion of Management.

Please note that inclement weather in itself does not constitute a reason to close the course and golfers that choose not to go out or leave the course of their own volition will be charged in full and no refunds granted.

Dangerous Situations

Where a dangerous situation occurs, such as lightning, all players are required to leave the course immediately and seek shelter indoors. Temporary suspensions of play for lightning and other dangerous situations will be kept to a minimum. Where play cannot be resumed, and/or the delay is greater than 90 minutes and golfers choose not to wait longer, green fee vouchers will be issued for golfers to return on another day.

Pace of Play Policy

To ensure all golfers enjoy their experience and proper flow of golf play is maintained on the course, slow play must be avoided at all times. Slow play may be monitored by our Course Ranger and by Golf Shop staff.

Pace of play is 4 hours 30 minutes for a four-ball playing stableford singles on the Championship Course and 4 hours 15 minutes for a four-ball playing stableford singles on the Old Course.

Groups of 12 and more are not permitted to play strokes or scramble competitions without the prior approval of Headfort Golf Club. All societies and groups are required to play from yellow tees, or other such tees as management may advise on the day.

Dress Code

Appropriate golf attire is required. Denim/jeans, sleeveless shirts, sports jerseys, tracksuits, shorts (other than tailored), and runners/trainers are not permitted. Headfort Golf Club reserves the right to refuse admission to the clubhouse/course/practice facilities to anyone dressed inappropriately. Soft spikes are compulsory.

Rules of Golf, Rules of Amateur Status and Local Rules

Visiting golfers must comply with the constitution, rules and byelaws of Golf Ireland, the Rules of Golf and Amateur Status and Rules of Handicapping as defined by the R&A as well as the local rules at Headfort Golf Club.

Please take care of our course by taking the time to repair pitch marks, replace divots, rake bunkers and obey all course signage.

Golf buggies and all motorised or electric vehicles (capable of transporting a person and/or their clubs) are to be kept at least 5 yards away from tee boxes and greens at all times and their use is subject to the club’s policy.