Course Open.

2.1. The Men’s Club shall:
Consist of male members as set out at Rule 3.2 herein and shall: -

2.2. Promote the amateur game of golf amongst its members, accept and abide by the Constitution and Bye-Laws of the Golf Ireland to which the club is affiliated.

2.3. Accept and apply the Handicapping Scheme as prescribed by Golf Ireland and such rules thereunder as may require to be implemented from time to time by the Golf Ireland.

2.4. Accept and recognise the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews as the sole authority for prescribing and implementing the Rules of Amateur Status.

2.5. Authorise the Parent Club to manage matters of common interest, (other than the game of golf and its related activities) which the Men’s Club has with the Ladies Club, subject to and as provided in these rules.

2.6. The Ladies Club shall:
Consist of female members as set out at Rule 3.3 herein and shall: -

2.7. Promote the Amateur game of Golf amongst its members, accept and abide by the Constitution and Bye-Laws of Golf Ireland.

2.8. Accept and apply the Handicapping Scheme as Prescribed by Golf Ireland and such rules thereunder as may require to be implemented from time to time by Golf Ireland.

2.9. Accept and recognise the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews as the sole authority for prescribing and implementing the Rules of Golf and the rules of Amateur Status.

2.10. Authorise the Parent Club to manage matters of common interest, (other than the game of golf and its related activities) which the Ladies Club has with the Men’s Club subject to as provided in these rules.

2.11. The Parent Club shall: Consist of members set out at Rule 3.1 herein and shall: -

2.11.1 Provide facilities for the playing and promotion of the amateur games of golf by men, ladies and juniors and generally promote amateur games and other social activities amongst its members.

2.11.2 Manage matters of common interest of both Men’s and the Ladies clubs which will include:

2.11.3 Provision of and responsibility for the maintenance and upkeep of the course and clubhouse and their environs to the standard required by members.

2.11.4 Provision of Bar, Catering and other facilities and all that these entail

2.11.5 The management of the business affairs of the club including the keeping of correct accounts and books showing the financial affairs, receipts and disbursements of Bandon Golf Club.

2.12. Bandon Golf Club accepts and shall comply with the rules of amateur status as approved by the Royal and Ancient Club of St. Andrews.