We arrived yesterday as two green fee paying guests . On entering the pro shop I was asked to tuck my shirt in by a member of staff . OK , fine. (Was wearing tailored trousers and golfing polo shirt). Half way round we were waiting to tee off on a short dogleg par 4 when one of the members in the group behind starting shouting at us to “hurrry up !”. The group in front had just gone round the corner and it was only just safe to tee off. I explained this but the guy continued to be rude. Once we had finished the round, the playing partner of the guy came and apologised which was really nice of him. In the bar we were wondering what next. We ordered two drinks and another member came over to us. He said “can you take your cap off please there are no hats allowed in the clubhouse”. Blimey . We are two middle aged blokes who can shrug this stuff off, but I worry for any young people just getting into golf who have to endure these pedantic rules and impatient and rude members. We won’t be returning, which is a shame, because it’s a fantastic course, full credit to the green-keepers.

Played as a visiting 4 ball paying £240. Clearly a members clique club. We arrived on the first tee at 1 pm and was pursued by 7 members who stood right on the tee box as we teed off. At least stand 20 yards back as we hit our shots. Was asked at the pro shop if the other 3 golfers were dressed appropriately like myself.. Really!. One of our group was told to take his cap off as we had coffee and then told to tuck his shirt in... It was hardly hanging out!. The 3 ball behind then had the audacity to ask us off the tee on the back 9 to ring the bell so they knew when to tee off... We are experienced golfers who know the etiquette on a golf course. This is the second time we have payed there and had another bad experience with their members before. Be warned... They clearly don't want or welcome visitors. Stay clear and spend your hard earned money elsewhere.