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Lifestyle  Membership
For the Casual Golfer – with all the benefits of Full Membership!

This is the ideal Membership package for those of you who:

1. Wish to start playing golf but are unsure whether the game is for you or not.
2. Enjoy the game but cannot play often enough to justify the cost of full Membership.
3. Are temporarily employed in the area.
4. Do not play very often but would like to enter the occasional Club competition.
5. Play occasionally but would like an official handicap.
6. Like the idea of a cheaper membership while enjoying Full Membership benefits.

Annual Membership Fee £ 180 ( Includes 80 Free Points )

Members are supplied with a “Swipe Card” which is pre-loaded with 80 Points when joining and thereafter each year at annual renewal time. Current Belmont Members wishing to switch to Lifestyle Membership and who already have a Smart Card will need to present their card for points loading when purchasing Lifestyle Membership. 

On check in for a round of Golf, the card is “swiped” through a reader and Points are deducted according to day and time of play as follows.

Weekday   
18 Holes - 8 Points
9 Holes - 4 Points
9/18 Holes - 4 Points  (After 4pm)
Golf Buggy - 5 Points

Weekend   
18 Holes - 12 Points
9 Holes - 6 Points
9/18 Holes - 6 Points (After 4pm)
Golf Buggy - 8 Points

Top up Points can be purchased at any time throughout the year and balances may be carried forward into a new membership year, provided that the Annual Membership Fee is paid. Membership year commences on 1st March each year. 

Top up Points  
50 Points £  85      
100 Points £ 150
150 Points £ 220
250 Points £ 320
400 Points £ 420

 Lifestyle Membership  -  Questions & Answers for New Members

Are there any annual charges?
A renewal fee is due on 1st March each year. (See current Subscription rates for detail). This covers all relevant membership costs, i.e. SHUGC, EGU, Members Insurance and Club subs. Upon payment of this annual fee your card will be credited with 80 Free points.

Do I pay an additional Joining Fee?
No, Lifestyle membership is exempt from Joining Fees.  However, should you decide to move from Lifestyle to Full 7 day membership a joining fee may apply if you have been a member for less than one full year.

How do I, and how often do I “top up” my points?
Top up points can be purchased at Reception or at the Pro Shop at any time.  Each time you play you will be able to see what your points balance is and you would need to decide how many points you wish to purchase depending on how often you intend to play.

What is included with Lifestyle Membership?
Lifestyle Members have full 7 day playing privileges i.e. may play in competitions, are eligible for an official handicap and benefit from Members discounts on our Smart Card system.

Am I allowed to bring guests ?
You are allowed to bring guests as often as you like provided that there are no more than 3 playing guests per member at any one time. Group bookings/ Societies (at preferential rates) can be made by contacting Reception.

What are the charges for guests?Your guests green fees must be paid for using the card system.  There is a surcharge of 3 points per playing guest, e.g., If you are playing 18 holes on a weekend with three guests the points deducted from your card will be 57 . (12 for you, the member,  and 12 + 3 for each guest).

Can I play in Club competitions?
Yes, provided that you pay the relevant competition entry fee (if there is one) and that you swipe your card to record the points usage rate at the time of play. Bear in mind that some competitions may require prior play to qualify.

Can I move from full membership to Lifestyle Membership?
Yes, provided that this is done at the beginning of the Membership year, i.e. 1st March

Can I move from Lifestyle Membership to Full Membership?
Yes, provided that there is space available in the category you wish to join. The points remaining on your card, up to a maximum of 100 points, will be valued at published rates,(currently set at £ 1.30) and credited against the cost of the category joined. 

Can I pay for Lifestyle Membership by Direct Debit?
A direct debit facility is not currently available for Lifestyle Membership.

Can points be carried over to the next year?
Yes, provided that your Annual Fee is paid on time, your accumulated points, up to a maximum of 100 points may be carried forward for use in the new membership year. 

If I do not renew, what happens to any points remaining on my card?
Unfortunately, you will lose these points. Points balances are not transferable to other cards nor do they hold any cash value upon expiry.

Can I use my points for Food & Drink at Belmont?
Although you are using the same Smart Card for Food & Drinks, your Lifestyle Membership points cannot be used for such purchases. You will still need to deposit cash onto your card to benefit from the allowed discounts on Food & Drink purchases.

Can I use my points for Society Days at Belmont?
If you are playing on a Society day the points deduction will be at the usual rate.  

Are my points valid to purchase goods from the Pro Shop?
Unfortunately not.. The Pro Shop stock is not linked to the card system.  

What if I forget to swipe my card?
Cards MUST be swiped before you tee-off.  Members found on the course without having “swiped” will be fined 5 points for the first offence and will run the risk of having their membership suspended if the offence is repeated.

Do I have to book tee times and if so, how is this done?
Tee times need not necessarily be booked in advance as we try to accommodate “walk-ins” wherever possible.  However, to avoid possible disappointment, it is advisable to book in advance. Bookings can be made up to 14 days in advance by phone or personally at Reception or the Pro Shop. Bookings for societies should be made at Reception. Please note that any abuse of the system (i.e.. continual block booking) may result in suspension of membership privileges.

What if I need to cancel a booking?
Cancellation should be made within 48 hours of booked tee time failing which we reserve the right to deduct points for the booking

Corporate Membership

Our Corporate Golf Membership package is now available for Companies who would like to be members at Belmont.

In brief, it gives businesses who have at least 4 persons who are interested in joining a Golf Club a great opportunity to not only become full seven day members but also the opportunity to enjoy the benefits of real savings to the Company itself.

The cost of the Corporate Membership Package for the period 1st March 2008 to 28th February 2009 amounts to £1,800.00, payable in advance, for the year. You will be entitled to the following:

1) Full 7 day membership for FOUR pre-nominated persons.

2) Guest of member green fees will apply to a maximum of three persons at one time, provided that the guests are accompanied by at least one of the nominated members.

3) We will allow courtesy of the course for a weekday Golf Day on ONE occasion per year up to a maximum of 100 players, ie Green Fees free of charge. Numbers above 100 will be charged at normal Green Fee rate applicable at the time. What better way to promote good customer relations that an invite to your Golf Day? Your green fee saving on this is a massive £600.00 !

4) All accommodation bookings made by your Company will be given our preferential Corporate Rate of £ 49.95 per person per day. A Full English Breakfast is included.

5) A personalised Smart Card will be issued to both of the nominated members which will entitle them to further discount on meals, drinks etc. Discounts range from 8% to 12%. Treat your family to a Bar Meal, a Sunday Lunch or a Gourmet Dinner … at discounted Corporate Member prices.

Please contact Christopher Smith (General Manager) on 01432 352666 or email for more information.

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Swipe Card System for Members

We believe that the following is vital to the growth and sustainability of Belmont Golf Club.

Most of our Members should, by now, be fairly used to the idea of signing the Golfers Register before teeing off. Although not entirely flawless, the system has given us a better idea of course utilisation and it has certainly provided us with more information on the Member, Hotel Guest and Day Visitor ratios, albeit over a fairly short period.  

In an effort to recruit new members to Belmont, we are now introducing a new membership category (Lifestyle Membership) whereby Members will pay pro rata for their course usage. See the separate information sheet.  Please note that the main 7 and 5 Day Categories will remain as before.

For these reasons we now need to improve the system by replacing the Golfers Register with a Card Reader.

All Belmont members should be in possession of a Members Card (the same one you use for discounts on Food & Drink in the Bar). Your Card is compatible with the new card readers that are being installed in Reception and in the Pro Shop. 

Quite simply, all you need do is pop in at either of these points BEFORE teeing off and “swipe” your card through the reader and the system will do the rest.

Unlike the new Lifestyle Membership scheme where points have to be purchased in order to play, Members in the 5 day and 7 day categories who have paid their annual subscription will have their cards configured to allow unlimited Golf within the parameters of their particular category.  Please ask Reception for more detail on Lifestyle Membership if this is of interest to you.  

Swipe Card System  -  Questions & Answers for existing Members

How do I get my Membership Card configured to the new system?
You do not have to do anything. Your renewal will be handled in very much the same way as in the past and your existing card will automatically be configured by our Admin .department.  

I do not have or I have lost my card.  How do I get a new one?
Contact Reception as soon as possible and a card will be ordered for you.

Do full Members still need to swipe a card?
Yes. Instead of signing the register, members may now swipe their card at Reception BEFORE teeing off. 

What if I forget to swipe my card?
Cards MUST be swiped before you tee-off.  Members found on the course without having “swiped” are advised that there will be a first warning and thereafter will run the risk of having their membership suspended if the offence is repeated.

Can I move from full membership to Lifestyle Membership?
Yes, provided that this is done at the beginning of the Membership year, i.e. 1st March.

What happened to the Country Membership option?
This is no longer available but we believe that those persons previously on Country / Special Membership should consider the new Lifestyle Membership as a very favourable alternative. Some of our members are away from home for extended periods of time and cannot take full advantage of the reduced fees. Lifestyle Membership gives the freedom to choose a package to suit your individual needs.

Can points be carried over to the next year?
Yes, provided that your Annual Fee is paid on time, your accumulated points, up to a maximum of 100 points may be carried forward for use in the new membership year. 

Do I have to book tee times and if so, how is this done?
Tee times need not necessarily be booked in advance as we try to accommodate “walk-ins” wherever possible.  However, to avoid possible disappointment, it is advisable to book in advance. Bookings can be made up to 14 days in advance by phone or personally at Reception or the Pro Shop. Bookings for societies should be made at Reception. Please note that any abuse of the system (i.e.. continual block booking) may result in suspension.

What if I need to cancel a booking?
Cancellation should be made within 48 hours of booked tee time failing which we reserve the right to levy a charge for the booking.

What about my guests?
Guests will be charged at 50% of published Green Fees. A maximum of three guests per member per occasion, will be allowed, up to a maximum of 12 guests per year.

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