WELCOME TO BRYNHILL GOLF CLUB
*PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO READ THE INFORMATION BELOW AND PLEASE SUBMIT THE “GOLF READY” FORM AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE
We’re so excited to have you as a new junior member! By joining our club, you’re taking a fantastic step toward improving your golf skills on our challenging course.
We want you to feel right at home from day one. All the members can’t wait to meet you on the golf course and hang out in the clubhouse!
Please take a moment to read the info below and fill out the “Golf Ready” form at the bottom of this page.
Welcome again, and see you on the course!
New Golf Membership Checklist
Thank you for your membership payment. Below is a checklist to help you ensure that you have everything necessary to start your golfing journey at Brynhill Golf Club.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF PAYMENT WITH RECEIPT & ACCESS TO NEW MEMBERS PAGE - EMAIL SENT
MEMBERSHIP BAG ID TAG - TO COLLECT FROM PRO-SHOP
SECURITY FOB FOR ACCESS TO LOCKER ROOM - IF YOU REQUIRE THIS PLEASE SEND EMAIL TO nicky@brynhillgolfclub.co.uk
INVITE TO COMPULSORY WELCOME INDUCTION - IN BELOW INFORMATION
PASSWORD FOR MEMBERS SECTION OF WEBSITE WHICH IS BIRDIE - IN BELOW INFORMATION
SET UP INSTRUCTIONS FOR V1 GOLF APP / BOOKING SYSTEM - IN BELOW INFORMATION
SET UP INSTRUCTIONS FOR HOW DID I DO APP - IN BELOW INFORMATION
HOW TO BOOK “THE NEST” SIMULATOR ROOM
If you are missing anything from the above checklist or you require further help with anything please let us know.
WELCOME
INDUCTION
NEW MEMBER WELCOME INDUCTION & GOLF READY SESSION
We appreciate your membership payment and are thrilled that you’ve chosen Brynhill Golf Club for your golf and social activities.
As a new member, we’re putting together your welcome pack, which you can pick up from the pro shop after completing your 3 lesson session which is part of your £120 fee. Details are provided below.
Thanks again, and we can’t wait to see you soon!
WHAT IS THE 3 LESSON AND INDUCTION SESSION ABOUT?
To help you settle in smoothly at Brynhill, we invite all new members to join our Introduction & Golf Readiness Session. Here’s what you can expect:
Important Health & Safety Info: Learn about staying safe on and off the course.
Dress Code Policy: Get to know what to wear while playing.
Course Etiquette: Discover the do’s and don’ts on the course.
Key Rules & Club Operations: Understand the rules that will make your membership enjoyable.
Meet Key Staff: Get to know the friendly faces who are here to help you.
You’ll also receive 3 x 30 minute golf lessons
This is a great chance for us to welcome you personally and for you to ask any questions about the club.
We can’t wait to see you there!
BOOK YOUR 1st LESSON BELOW:
HOW TO BOOK YOUR 1st LESSON & INDUCTION SESSION
To book your 1st lesson and induction session please call the pro-shop on 01446 720277 (option 1)
Let them know you are a new junior member and you need to book your 1st lesson and welcome induction.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW AS A NEW MEMBER & NEW GOLFER
HEALTH & SAFETY
Car Park
Please be careful in the car park of golfers and visitors who should be treated as pedestrians and maybe situated at their vehicles preparing golf equipment ready to play or perhaps putting golf equipment away and changing shoes etc. If you are walking in the car park please keep a look out for vehicles reversing, especially any electric vehicles which can be very quiet.
Golf Course
When playing golf please be mindful of cross-over holes and other golfers. When a golfer shouts "fore," it is a warning to others on the course that a golf ball is heading in their direction. If you hear someone shout "fore," you should stop moving, crouch low and protect your head with your hands. Golfers should always be aware of their surroundings and shout "fore" if they think their ball may be headed towards other players or visitors on the course. Please also be cautious of your footing while coming down or going up banks and uneven ground especially in dewy or wet conditions.
Course Maintenance
Regular maintenance of the golf course by our Green-Staff is happening throughout the day so please consider their safety when hitting shots and also please be mindful of machinery operating on the golf course and surrounding areas.
Weather Conditions
Weather can pose a significant risk to golfers, particularly lightning, and extreme heat or cold. Please make sure you are prepared for a round of golf with suitable clothing, footwear and snacks and drinks for rehydration as well as sun block which is handy to keep in your bag. A hat is also advisable on a sunny or warm day.
Golf Cart Safety
Golf carts are well maintained and checked regularly for safety however it is your responsibility to check over a golf cart before use. Riders are instructed to keep all body parts inside the cart while it's moving, and to follow any additional safety rules the course has in place. No juniors under 18 are able to book or drive a buggy unless they have a valid driving licence.
First Aid & Defibrillators
Every golf course should have a first aid kit available in case of injuries or emergencies. The staff should be trained in first aid procedures and know how to contact emergency services if necessary.
Hazardous Chemicals
Golf courses often use pesticides, herbicides, and other chemicals to maintain the course. Please be mindful of this when playing. Do not ever lick a golf ball to clean it and please wash your hands thoroughly after play or before handling food.
HISTORY OF BRYNHILL
Brynhill as it exists today began its life at Barry YMCA on Wednesday 9th February 1921. A meeting was held under the chairmanship of Mr R.Fletcher to explore the possibilities of acquiring land for the purpose of forming a Golf club in Barry.
We have a full page on our history on the link below.
YOUR GOLF BACKGROUND
Whether you're an experienced golfer coming from another club or a complete novice, Brynhill G.C. welcomes you with open arms. As members, we acknowledge that everyone has to start somewhere. Therefore, if you are a beginner, we are all here to provide assistance and support to help you embark on your golfing journey and make the most out of your membership. As an experienced golfer we know our course will continue to make you a better player and we are sure the teams could benefit from your experience.
CLUB FACILITIES & AMENITES
Our golf club boasts a full 18-hole course that measures 6,368 yards from the back tees. You can take a tour of the course HERE
Our club is proud to have 2 full-time PGA Golf Professionals. These are Director Of Golf and PGA Pro Leon Warne and PGA Pro Jordan Taylor, both are readily available to provide equipment advice and golf lessons/coaching. You can find Leon or Jordan in the shop, located in the car park, with his signage on the wall. In the shop, you can rent a golf buggy (if over 18) at a discounted rate of £12 per round if you prefer not to walk the course or want to play 18 holes in a shorter period. Leon or Jordan will be happy to demonstrate how to operate and return the buggy, as well as show you how to recharge it for the next person.
We have a small short game practice area at the top of the club, accessible by walking through the car park's top gate and turning left. You will find some covered golf bays and a practice green where you can improve your chipping and bunker play.
Our practice putting green, which has 9 holes, can be found near the 1st tee. It is perfect for honing your putting skills for long and short putts.
The Men's and Ladies' locker rooms are located in their respective sections inside the main clubhouse. The main doors of the locker room have a security lock which can only be accessed by a security fob which will be included with your bag tag and bar card to collect.
Inside the clubhouse, we have a fully-stocked licensed bar that serves hot drinks, soft drinks, and alcoholic beverages during the operating hours.
Our main lounge around the bar area is perfect for hosting events such as weddings, parties, and wakes, free of any room charge/hire as a member. The Brynhill Games Room has 2 Winmau professional dartboards with Winmau surrounds, Winmau throwing mats and high grade LED lighting. We also have a 7ft Signature Tournament Pro Edition Pool Table. It is a stunning commercial table, played by professionals of the highest standards using Aramith balls. The room also its very own 75” Samsung smart TV showing Sky Sports.
The opening hours for the Games room will be posted on the club WhatsApp group every Monday morning as the operating hours may be impacted by clubhouse events. Only full playing members and house members will be permitted to use the games room and must be over 18 years of age.
We also have a sports bar that features a high-quality, pull-down TV screen showing the latest Six Nations, Golf Championships, Football fixtures, and other major sporting events from SKY. You are welcome to walk in anytime, and even if you are alone, it's easy to mingle and make new acquaintances with other members.
Within the clubhouse we also have a small restaurant area where we serve Sunday lunch and other meals. You can talk to anyone behind the bar who will assist you with booking a Sunday lunch or available food requirements.
COURSE LAYOUT & ETIQUETTE
As mentioned earlier a Golf course overview or tour can be found HERE
When teeing off the 1st this immediately crosses the 18th fairway where golfers may be hitting their approach shots to the 18th green so please be “Golfer Aware” and give priority to anyone who is playing the 18th hole.
There are many many complicated rules in golf but do not worry about knowing them all if you are new to golf. Learning the rules does take time but there are some “must know” rules which will help you when on the course.
Tee shots: The first shot of each hole must be taken from behind the tee markers.
Order of play: The player farthest from the hole plays first, and play continues in that order until all players have completed the hole.
Out of bounds: If your ball goes out of bounds (beyond any white marker stakes), you must take a penalty stroke and replay the shot from where you last played.
Water hazards: If your ball lands in a water hazard, you have the option to play the ball from where it entered the hazard with a penalty stroke, or take a drop outside of the hazard with a penalty stroke.
Lost balls: If you cannot find your ball within 3 minutes, it is considered lost and you must take a penalty stroke and replay the shot from where you last played.
Putting: Once on the green, you may mark your ball and lift it to clean it or get it out of the way of another player's putt. When on the green be mindful of where your playing partners are on the green and do not walk on their line which is the line between their ball and the hole.
Etiquette: Golf is a game of etiquette, and players should always show respect for their fellow players and the course. This includes repairing divots, raking bunkers, and not causing damage to the course. Please refrain from taking a golf buggy or golf trolley over any tees or greens - if you do have a golf buggy or trolley please always go around the greens and tees staying clear of the fringes and aprons of the greens areas.
As a beginner in golf, it's common to take longer to play a hole. Don't worry, this is normal and everyone starts from the same place. However, if you notice a group behind you waiting, it's best to step aside to a safe area and let them play through. This will relieve any added pressure and allow you to continue with your round without any interruption.
Remember to familiarise yourself with the rules of the course you're playing on, as well as any rules specific to tournaments or competitions you may be participating in. If you're unsure about anything, don't hesitate to ask other golfers for help. You can also ask for assistance on the "GOLF MATES" WhatsApp group, which you should now have access to.
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
As a playing member of Brynhill you have the following benefits.
Full entry to club competitions and board competitions once you have a playing handicap and are playing with an adult member
Full access to short game area and practice facilities
Discount on buggy and trolley hire
Discount on the golf simulator at The Nest
Full clubhouse and social membership included with discount on drinks via a loyalty member card if over 18 years of age
Use of clubhouse games room including Pool and darts if over 18 years of age
Reciprocal free golf at Pontypool Golf Club (must be booked through pro shop)
Affiliated member of Wales Golf
Can nominate Brynhill Golf Club as your home club for (CONGU handicapping)
Eligible to represent club teams
Free Junior membership for your children / grandchildren under 16 for the 1st year
MEMBER ACCESS TO CLUB WEBSITE & BOOKING SYSTEM
As a valued member we have now given you access to the MEMBERS SECTION of the Brynhill Website. The members section is passworded and the password to access it is: BIRDIE18
It is on the website MEMBERS SECTION page where you will find lots of information including:
Any important daily updates or announcements
A detailed WHATS ON THIS WEEK so you can learn of any events, activities or competitions taking place at the club.
CLUB FIXTURE LISTS - Here you can find the fixtures for all the golf competitions and team matches that will take place during the 2023 season.
COMPETITION RESULTS - Here you can find the results of any competition that takes place at Brynhill.
UPCOMING EVENTS - Here you can find details of any upcoming social events that you would be welcome to attend.
EMC Updates - The EMC is the Executive Management Committee and in this section you can find updates regarding the club and any projects or reports.
FEEDBACK FORM - At the very bottom of the page is our members Complaints, Praise & Feedback form. We welcome your feedback about your experience at Brynhill Golf Club. Whether it's a complaint, constructive criticism, or praise for our team or facilities, we value your input. If you'd like to share your thoughts with us you can submit the form on the page.
GOLF BOOKING
You should now also have access to the V1 Members Hub. This is a fantastic app that you can quickly access to book a tee time for your game. You can also get access HERE
GOLF COMPETITIONS AT BRYNHILL
Brynhill Golf Club's Mens and Ladies Sections host weekly competitions during the Summer Golf Season. To participate in these competitions, it is mandatory to possess an official club handicap, which can be obtained by submitting four scorecards from four different general play rounds. You can submit the scorecards on the club recording digital system and either I can show you this in our 1-1 meeting or Jordan in the shop will assist you. This will also be the same system that is used for entering competition scores.
After acquiring an official club handicap, one can enrol in club competitions by reserving a favourable tee time on the How Did I Do booking app. Players can join with their friends or seek out a tee time for one or two individuals and add their name to the list. The competitions are diverse throughout the year, with some taking place on Saturdays, some on Sundays, and some on both days. For Ladies, competitions are usually held on Tuesdays and weekends. The competition format also varies, with some being individual and others being team-based. The Members Section of the website has a Fixture List that outlines the competition dates and formats.
TEAM GOLF AT BRYNHILL
At Brynhill G.C we are very proud to have a Mens 1st team that are currently in Division 1. We are also proud to have a host a number of different teams that represent Brynhill in different leagues across the golf spectrum and these include:
MENS FIRST TEAM (handicap range of 0-5)
LADIES FIRST TEAM
MENS SECOND TEAM (handicap range of 3-9)
LADIES SECOND TEAM
SENIORS TEAM (over 55 years of age)
WAYFARERES TEAM (handicap range of 10-18)
HALLETTS TEAM (handicap range of 18+)
LADIES FRIENDLY TEAM
Most team matches are played at home and away courses and on the MEMBERS SECTION of the website we show the team fixtures and team captains who would love you to get in contact should you show some interest in playing team golf.
CLUB CULTURE & DRESS CODE
On the odd occasion Brynhill GC has humorously been referred to as a “Pub with a Golf Course attached” meaning that our social side is one to be envied! However we now pride ourselves equally on having one of the most challenging Golf courses in South Wales. It is often said that if you can learn to play golf at Brynhill you will be able to play anywhere and over the years our various individual members successes and team successes have proved that saying correct.
As a club we are moving with the times and over the years we have far less formal dress codes for both the club and the course. Generally all we ask of members is that on the Golf course you refrain from wearing jeans or denim of any kind, this also extends to round next t-shirts with no collar, tracksuits and football / rugby jerseys. Generally we like you to wear golf clothing which lends itself to making easier and less restricted golf swings. Also suitable footwear (preferably golf shoes with soft spikes) so you don’t slip or fall on the golf course. Leon or Jordan in the pro-shop will be able to advise on this and they also are stockists of footwear and clothing..
With regards to the clubhouse smart jeans and clean trainers are now allowed and the general rule is just to be presentable, smart and casual.
MEMBER SERVICES
At times, your golf gear may malfunction or the grips may become worn out. Fortunately, Director of Golf Leon Warne at the pro-shop is well-equipped to offer various services such as repairing clubs and re-gripping. Opting for a club re-gripping can be immensely advantageous, particularly if Jordan tailors the grips to fit your hand size. Additionally, Leon extends a range of other services to members including lessons and coaching. If you have any queries or would like your clubs inspected for grips or general fitting.
Regarding golf lessons and coaching Leon will tell you that the “fastest” way to improve your game, is to take golf lessons. Even the best golfers in the world have private instructors that help them with their game!
Golf lessons teach you how to:
✅ Stay motivated
✅ Play and learn the game
✅ Invest in yourself
✅ Fix faults in your swing
✅ Have fun on the course
Do drop in to see Leon or Jordan, who will be happy to assist you or alternatively you can contact them directly by going to the link here
GENERAL MANAGER, OFFICE MANAGER & THE EMC
Our club General Manager is Scott Warne, Scott works part time as club GM, usually 3 days a week and can be contacted in the office on 01446 720277, alternatively a direct email address for Scott is scott@brynhillgolfclub.co.uk
Office manager is Nicky Duval and Nicky does a tremendous job of running the day to day admin operations of the club. Nicky is very approachable and can help with any admin related queries and can be contacted on nicky@brynhillgolfclub.co.uk
The EMC, which stands for Executive Management Committee, is a compact team comprising members elected by their peers to oversee the management of the club's finances and decision-making in its day-to-day operations. At present the EMC members are:
Chair: ELLIOT PALMER, Course: CAEL PENBERTHY Finance: GLENN TAYLOR & House: SAMANTHA PASCOE
You can keep up to date with EMC updates in the MEMBERS SECTION of the website.
BOOK THE NEST GOLF SIMULATOR
*You must be over the age of 16 or accompanied by an adult to book the simulator.
Experience the pinnacle of indoor golf at The Nest, featuring one of the largest golf simulator bays in Wales. Our state-of-the-art facility boasts a stunning 5.2M screen and the latest Falcon golf simulator, renowned for its accuracy and realism.
Falcon Golf Simulator:
Known for its cutting-edge technology, the Falcon simulator offers unparalleled precision and a realistic golfing experience. With advanced swing analysis, a vast selection of world-class courses, and interactive gameplay, the Falcon is designed to elevate your practice and play.
Spacious and Comfortable Environment:
The Nest provides a welcoming atmosphere with comfortable seating for viewers, ensuring a relaxing and enjoyable experience for everyone.
Entertainment and Refreshments:
Enjoy refreshments available in the simulator room while watching TV or cheering on your fellow golfers.
Versatile Usage Options:
Whether you're looking to practice individually, play a round with friends, or host a private event, The Nest can accommodate up to 8 people, making it perfect for any occasion.
Club Fittings and Golf Lessons:
Take advantage of professional club fittings and golf lessons, receiving expert feedback and insights to improve your game. Our advanced simulator provides detailed swing data and performance metrics to help you find the perfect equipment and refine your technique.
Join us at The Nest and take your golfing to the next level with the best in technology and comfort. Book your session today and see why Brynhill Golf Club is the premier destination for indoor golf in Wales.
BOOK THE SIMULATOR USING THE LINK BELOW
FEEDBACK & SUGGESTIONS
As a valued member we love to hear any feedback or suggestions you have for us. We understand that we may not be able to address all concerns simultaneously, but identifying the major concerns will allow us to create action plans to achieve the club's desired direction and improve the membership experience. Please scroll further down and submit the form below which gives us very valuable feedback regarding the new member process.
LET US KNOW
As a new member we would be really grateful if you could submit the below form and let us know that you have everything you need to enjoy the start of your golf journey at Brynhill. Your feedback is also welcome and appreciated.