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Even if there is a buggy/trolley ban the greens staff need to continue with their work around the course and this will necessitate the use of their buggies and other wheeled machinery. It should be noted that golfers will tend to walk/drive similar paths along the fairways and around greens, thus creating additional wear and…

There are numerous factors to consider when deciding whether to place or remove buggy/trolley bans during winter. The decision is, therefore, made by the Course Manager who is best qualified to assess all the factors. We employ professional staff at AGC to make the appropriate decisions in these circumstances and we trust their judgement.

Buggies are most likely to be banned when the course is very wet. This is largely for health and safety reasons, but also to protect the areas where buggies are likely to cause excessive wear and rutting. Trolleys and single seat buggies (and therefore larger 2 seat buggies) are most likely to be banned during…

There are numerous factors to consider when deciding whether to close or open greens for play during winter. The decision is, therefore, made by the Course Manager who is best qualified to assess all the factors. We employ professional staff at AGC to make the appropriate decisions in these circumstances and we trust their judgement.

The greens may be closed to protect the grass and soil structure if they are flooded (at any time of year) or if there is a frost. During the winter the grass is less resilient due to fewer hours of daylight and more susceptible to disease. By reducing footfall on the greens during particularly stressful…

The Competition and Handicap Committee are responsible for the placing and lifting of preferred lies, in consultation with the greens staff. Preferred Lies are to enable qualifying competitions to take place over the winter period; they are not related to course protection or preservation. The period during which Winter Rules or Preferred Lines can be…