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Rules of Golf Changes 2019

Planning your next round of golf at Carden? Read about the latest Rules of Golf changes for 2019 including pace of play, drop height and penalties…

  1. Drop from knee height (NOT shoulder height)
  2. Measure the area to drop in with the longest club in your bag (except a putter)
  3. Drop in and play from the relief area
  4. When dropping back-on-the-line, your ball cannot be played from nearer the hole than your chosen reference point
  5. Time to search – 3 minutes (NOT 5 minutes)
  6. If you accidentally move your ball when searching for it, replace it without penalty
  7. No penalty for a double hit – it only counts as one stroke
  8. No penalty if your ball hits you or your equipment accidentally after a stroke
  9. No penalty if your ball strikes the flagstick when you have chosen to leave it in the hole
  10. Spike mark and other shoe damage on the putting green can be repaired
  11. Ball accidentally moved on putting green – no penalty and replace
  12. Ball marked, lifted and replaced on putting green is moved by wind to another position –replace ball on the original spot
  13. Penalty areas replace water hazards, and you can move loose impediments, ground your club and take practice swings in penalty areas without penalty, just as you can on the fairway or in the rough
  14. You can’t take relief from a penalty area unless you are at least 95% certain your ball is in the penalty area
  15. In bunkers you can move loose impediments
  16. In bunkers you cannot touch the sand with your club in the area right in front of or right behind your ball, during your backswing or in taking practice swings
  17. Free relief is allowed if your ball is embedded on the fairway or in the rough (but “embedded” means that part of your ball is below the level of the ground)
  18. Unplayable ball in bunker – extra option to drop outside the bunker for 2 penalty strokes
  19. You cannot have your caddie or your partner standing behind you once you begin taking your stance
  20. Pace of Play – it is recommended that you take no longer than 40 seconds to make a stroke (and usually you should be able to play more quickly than that) and Ready Golf in stroke play is encouraged

Now that you’re prepared for the season ahead, take a look at our fantastic Golf Memberships available at Carden Park and our current offers.


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Calling all golfers 📣

Say "hello" to our new and improved Flexible Golf Membership 🎊

Choose from three membership tiers designed to fit how you play. Whether you prefer peak-time weekends, peaceful midweek mornings or a mix of both, there`s a plan to suit your lifestyle. With our flexible points-based system, you only use points when you play - there`s no wasted fees or unused rounds. And the more golf you play, the lower your cost per round becomes

Find out which is the best membership tier for you at the link in our bio

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Calling all golfers 📣 Say "hello" to our new and improved Flexible Golf Membership 🎊 Choose from three membership tiers designed to fit how you play. Whether you prefer peak-time weekends, peaceful midweek mornings or a mix of both, there's a plan to suit your lifestyle. With our flexible points-based system, you only use points when you play - there's no wasted fees or unused rounds. And the more golf you play, the lower your cost per round becomes Find out which is the best membership tier for you at the link in our bio Carden Park // Golf // Golf Membership // Cheshire // Countryside

Happy Father`s Day to all the dads, grandads and father figures 😁

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Happy Father's Day to all the dads, grandads and father figures 😁

With England`s victory last night, we`re fully in the football spirit. That`s why we`re so excited to introduce our new football pitch ⚽️🎊

We`ve secretly been working behind the scenes to improve our offering for professional football teams. The result? Our next generation pitch, which will be opening September 2026 🙌

This new facility marks a huge milestone for us. With major sporting events coming up over the next couple of years, we`re future-proofing our sports offering. After all, champions don`t become victors overnight. It all starts with the training

Alongside our new hybrid stitch pitch (just wait until you see the stitching, it`s so satisfying to watch!) we have also renovated our existing pitch to keep it up to professional standards

We also offer teams:
⚽️ Use of our state-of-the-art leisure club
⚽️ 20-metre swimming pool
⚽️ Efficient sports kit laundry services
⚽️ 197 luxury bedrooms
⚽️ Facilities for strategy meetings, physiotherapy and more

Keep an eye on our socials as we share more updates on the new pitch before it opens in September. Please note, our football pitches are for professional teams only

Sports training // World Cup 2026 // Football training // Luxury hotel in Cheshire // Sports training near Wrexham // Carden Park Hotel near Chester

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With England's victory last night, we're fully in the football spirit. That's why we're so excited to introduce our new football pitch ⚽️🎊 We've secretly been working behind the scenes to improve our offering for professional football teams. The result? Our next generation pitch, which will be opening September 2026 🙌 This new facility marks a huge milestone for us. With major sporting events coming up over the next couple of years, we're future-proofing our sports offering. After all, champions don't become victors overnight. It all starts with the training Alongside our new hybrid stitch pitch (just wait until you see the stitching, it's so satisfying to watch!) we have also renovated our existing pitch to keep it up to professional standards We also offer teams: ⚽️ Use of our state-of-the-art leisure club ⚽️ 20-metre swimming pool ⚽️ Efficient sports kit laundry services ⚽️ 197 luxury bedrooms ⚽️ Facilities for strategy meetings, physiotherapy and more Keep an eye on our socials as we share more updates on the new pitch before it opens in September. Please note, our football pitches are for professional teams only Sports training // World Cup 2026 // Football training // Luxury hotel in Cheshire // Sports training near Wrexham // Carden Park Hotel near Chester

Snapshots of what your summer could look like 😎

With oversees travel feeling increasingly uncertain (not to mention more expensive than expected 😱), there`s never been a better time to discover the joy of a UK mini break. Plus, the longer you stay, the more you save

☀️ Save up to £50 on a 2 night break away
☀️ Save up to £90 on a 3 night getaway

Book your staycation now and your future self will thank you 😉

Spa hotel // Family holiday // Summer holiday // School`s out // Outdoor activities // Golf course // Golf days // Spa day // Vineyard // Where to stay in the UK // Cheshire luxury hotel

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Snapshots of what your summer could look like 😎 With oversees travel feeling increasingly uncertain (not to mention more expensive than expected 😱), there's never been a better time to discover the joy of a UK mini break. Plus, the longer you stay, the more you save ☀️ Save up to £50 on a 2 night break away ☀️ Save up to £90 on a 3 night getaway Book your staycation now and your future self will thank you 😉 Spa hotel // Family holiday // Summer holiday // School's out // Outdoor activities // Golf course // Golf days // Spa day // Vineyard // Where to stay in the UK // Cheshire luxury hotel

Tag your besties, it`s time to plan the next girls day out 💃

Our upcoming Women`s Only Spa Days:
🫧 14th July
🫧 1st September
🫧 4th November

Girls spa day // Women`s only spa // Spas in Chester // Best spa in the UK // Halal friendly spa // Hijab friendly spa // Girls trip // Outdoor pool // Hot tub // Saunas // Indoor pool // The Spa at Carden Park Hotel

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Tag your besties, it's time to plan the next girls day out 💃 Our upcoming Women's Only Spa Days: 🫧 14th July 🫧 1st September 🫧 4th November Girls spa day // Women's only spa // Spas in Chester // Best spa in the UK // Halal friendly spa // Hijab friendly spa // Girls trip // Outdoor pool // Hot tub // Saunas // Indoor pool // The Spa at Carden Park Hotel

ＳＥＮＤ this to someone who needs a hint 😉

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Sunset views, cocktails in the pool, live music and good vibes all around 🎶

Welcome to our Afterglow DJ Spa Nights 😎

✨20th June
✨6th August - NOW FULLY BOOKED
✨17th September

Spa Nights // DJ Spa // Girls Night // Date Night // Outdoor Pool // Sunsets

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Sunset views, cocktails in the pool, live music and good vibes all around 🎶 Welcome to our Afterglow DJ Spa Nights 😎 ✨20th June ✨6th August - NOW FULLY BOOKED ✨17th September Spa Nights // DJ Spa // Girls Night // Date Night // Outdoor Pool // Sunsets

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