Medical Suspension Policy

Purpose

To offer a golf suspension policy that is fair to all golf members and to ensure that no members are treated differently to anyone else. To show a degree of due diligence to injuries /illness.

The Process

1. Suspension will only be considered for a significant medical condition. The minimum term of a suspension is 6 months. The Board will review instances where a suspension longer than 12 months is required shortly before the 12 months is complete.

2. The applicant's membership subscription must be fully paid, or up to date in an agreed payment plan at the date of the request.

3. All suspension requests must be in writing – either a letter or an email. The request will be considered by the Board, which may request a note from a Doctor.

4. If approved the effective date will be the date of the request.

5. Approval is entirely at the discretion of the Board, and the Board reserve the right to rescind the decision at any time (for example in the instance where a member is believed to be fit to return but is choosing not to do so for one reason or another).

6. During suspension of membership, access to the course or practice grounds is permitted, only if considered to be part of the medical recovery process and following approval by the Secretary. Access to the clubhouse is permitted during the period of suspension, and the Club discount card may be used.

7. During suspension the member must continue to pay any locker, trolley and buggy fees.

Suspension of Membership Policy - amended July 2025