We are proud to announce that Mapperley Golf Club is a signatory of the R&A Women in Golf Charter.
Click to view our charter which details our commitment to increase the number of women and girls playing and working in golf.
And click to view a letter from Jeremy Tomlinson, England Golf CEO in which he expresses his delight to read the commitments that we have made as part of our contribution to the delivery of the Women in Golf Charter.
About once a month on a Sunday through the summer months we hold a get-together for new and prospective new lady members.
Typically these start off in the clubhouse where you will get the opportunity to meet some of our lady members and view the facilities available in the clubhouse; the bar, restaurant, locker room, Professional's shop, etc.
After that we will venture outside where you can either join in a friendly 9 hole team competition on the golf course, or if you have not played golf before you can have a go at hitting some balls on our practice range, try some chipping on the practice green and finish up with a session on the putting green.
After that everyone will return to the clubhouse where you will have an opportunity to find out more about membership of the golf club.
The next Meetup is on Sunday 8th October - meet in the clubhouse at 2:00pm.
If you would like to attend or have any questions, please email Maggie -
ladies.secretary@mapperleygolfclub.org
For more information see our New Ladies Page
Click to view a new Get into Golf guide from England Golf
While aimed at new golfers it is packed with valuable information on everything from the basics of the swing to course etiquette and rules that will help all golfers:
- What to wear
- What’s in the bag?
- Pathway into golf
- Benefits of golf
- Setting up your swing
- Top tips to improve your golf
- Learn the lingo
- Competition formats
- Etiquette, rules and handicapping
It also includes QR codes that take you directly to related videos
A fun and social way to grow your confidence on the golf course with other women
You will play on an adapted par 3 course over 9 holes with lots of volunteers to help you. It is ideal for anyone who’s ‘had a go’ at golf before or maybe hasn’t played for a while.
Click to watch a promotional video
Spaces are limited so email ladies.secretary@mapperleygolfclub.org to express an interest.
Wear something comfortable and trainers.
Meet in the clubhouse at 2:30pm for a 3:00pm start.
Don’t worry if you don’t have any equipment as this can be provided on request.
The most important thing is to have fun and the golf will be followed by fizz and a presentation
For everyone's benefit and enjoyment, members and Visitors are encouraged to play Ready Golf
Click to view guidance on Ready Golf, from the R&A
And here are more tips on how to speed up play - most of which are just applying common sense!
- Your immediate priority is to find your own ball. If someone else has lost theirs, find and play your ball first, if safe to do so, before assisting in the search.
- You are allowed 3 minutes to find your ball. It is suggested that your marker is responsible for timing the search
- If you think your ball may be lost, play a Provisional – or (when Winter Rules are in place) make use of the “Alternate to Stroke and Distance” Local rule as described in Committee Procedure 8E-5 and the attached graphics
- When Preferred Lies are in operation, go straight to your ball, if safe to do so, and do your lifting and cleaning while the others are playing
- Pick up your ball as soon as it is apparent that you won’t be able to score on the hole or contribute to your team’s score
- At the green leave you golf bag/trolley on the side of the green towards the next tee.
- If you are first to play on the tee, do so before filling in your scorecard
- In casual play, consider playing quicker formats
- Always be aware of your position in the field and invite quicker groups to play through
