Key Features of Proposed GARA

KEY FEATURES OF PROPOSED GOLF ACCESS RIGHTS AGREEMENT (GARA)

The Golf Access Rights Agreement (“GARA”) sets out how access to Montrose Golf Links will be managed to ensure a fair balance between local access, visitor use and sustainable operation.

1. Purpose of the Agreement

The GARA ensures that:

• The golf courses remain open and accessible to the public
• Angus residents retain priority access and affordable pricing
• The operator can run the facility on a financially sustainable basis

2. Golf Courses Covered

The agreement applies to:

• The 1562 Championship Course
• The Broomfield Course

3. Public Access and Availability

• The courses must be kept open for general play.
• Temporary closures are permitted only for:
  1. Maintenance or repairs
  2. Tournaments or major events
  3. Exceptional or unforeseen circumstances
• Any closures must be managed so that no group of users is unfairly disadvantaged.

4. Priority for Angus Residents

• Angus residents are entitled to:
  1. Purchase season tickets each year
  2. Pay lower prices than non-residents
• Existing season ticket holders are protected during the transition arrangements.

5. Tee Time Allocation

Access to the courses is structured through a defined allocation of tee times for:

• Season Ticket Holders (STH)
• Visitors

Proposed Weekly Tee Time Structure

1562 Course

Broomfield Course

Key Points:

• Tee times are divided into morning, lunchtime, afternoon and evening tranches.
• Both courses provide a mix of member and visitor access throughout the day.
• The system is designed to:
  1. Maintain priority access for season ticket holders
  2. Support visitor access and tourism

6. Booking Rules

7. Pricing and Affordability

Angus Resident Season Ticket (1562 and Broomfield Course)

Angus Guest Prices (per round)