Club Rules

Club Rules & Standards

At Panmure Golf Club we take pride in maintaining traditional standards of dress, conduct and play. These standards are not intended to be restrictive, but to preserve the character of the Club and ensure that all members, guests and visitors enjoy their time here in comfortable and respectful surroundings.

While no set of rules can cover every eventuality, the guiding principle at Panmure is clear and long-established: smart attire, good manners and high standards at all times.

Dress Code

Gentlemen

  • Trousers must be tailored and must not have external pockets.
  • Shirts must have collars, turtle necks or polo collars and must be worn tucked in.
  • Tailored shorts are permitted, provided they have no external pockets.
  • Recognised golfing headwear may be worn; caps with peaks must be worn facing forwards.

Ladies

  • Conventional golfing attire is required.
  • Tailored knee-length shorts, cropped trousers and fitted polo shirts may be worn as designed.

In the Clubhouse

Panmure is proud of its traditions and the atmosphere of its clubhouse. Smart attire is encouraged throughout. Please note: Headwear is not permitted anywhere within the clubhouse.

The 19th Hole & Terrace

Considered an extension of the golf course. Golfing attire is acceptable in this area, including tailored shorts and hoodies.

The Hogan Lounge

Smart casual dress required. No shorts or waterproofs. Ladies may wear skirts, skorts or capri trousers. Clean spikeless shoes permitted.

The Dalhousie Room

Our most formal standard. Gentlemen are required to wear a tailored jacket and tie. Ladies are expected to wear commensurate non-golfing attire.

*No member of staff is permitted to make exceptions to the dress code.

Local Rules of Play

Out of Bounds

  • Over any boundary fence of the course.
  • In or beyond the trench marked by black and white stakes on the right of the 8th, 10th and 18th holes.
  • On the car park or the blaize path between the 1st and 18th holes.

Penalty Areas

The Buddon Burn and all ditches are to be played as Penalty Areas under the Rules of Golf.

Roads & Paths

All roads and paths are integral parts of the course and the ball must normally be played as it lies.

Exceptions (Immovable Obstructions Rule 16.1):

  • The access road behind the 18th tee to the left of the 15th fairway.
  • The road crossing the 3rd and 16th fairways.

Immovable Obstructions

Relief without penalty (Rule 16.1) applies to:

  • All cottages, buildings and shelters.
  • Fixed sprinkler heads.
  • Wooden steps.
  • 150-yard and Direction marker posts.

Young Trees

Young trees less than one club-length in height, or trees of any height that are staked, are deemed Ground Under Repair. Relief must be taken under Rule 16.1.

Health & Safety

  • Do not play a shot if there is any risk of endangering another player, greenkeeper or member of the public.
  • Residents of the adjacent caravan park have right of access.
  • Several holes involve blind shots; do not play until the way is clear.
  • Players and caddies must not cross railway property under any circumstances.
  • Any ball hit into the caravan park (4th/8th holes) must be reported to the Pro Shop.
  • Care should be taken near the burn, particularly in wet conditions.
  • Course Evacuation: One prolonged note of the klaxon indicates immediate suspension of play. Two short notes repeated indicate resumption.