Golf

Hours of Play

The golf shop and the golf course will be open in accordance with posted hours.  Members should not begin play before scheduled tee times unless specifically authorized by the golf shop.

Guests

1. All guests of Full, Intermediate Junior, Junior, Out-of-Town and National Members must play with the member sponsoring their visit.  Corporate members may either play with their guests or arrange for guests to play on an unaccompanied basis with prior approval from the golf shop.

2. Full, Intermediate Junior, Junior, Out-of-Town, and National Members, on weekdays (other than holidays), may bring a maximum of 3 guests per tee times.  However, on weekends and holidays, Full, Intermediate Junior, Junior, Out-of-Town, and National Members may bring only 1 guest per tee time scheduled before 12:00pm or a maximum of 3 guests per tee time scheduled after 12:00pm.  The Club, at its discretion, may define certain "off season" dates during which the number of guests permitted per member for weekend and holiday tee times before 12:00pm is increased.

3. Corporate Members, on weekdays (other than holidays), may bring a maximum of 7 guests per round when accompanying their guests, or they may sponsor a maximum of 8 unaccompanied guests.  However, on weekends and holidays, Corporate Members may bring a maximum of 3 guests per tee time scheduled before 12:00pm or a maximum of 7 guests per tee time scheduled after 12:00pm.  No unaccompanied guests are permitted on weekends and holidays before 12:00pm, but Corporate Members may sponsor a maximum of 4 unaccompanied guests after 12:00pm on weekends and holidays.  The Club, at its discretion, may define certain "off season" dates during which the number of guests permitted per member for weekend and holiday tee times before 12:00pm is increased.

4. The Club, in its sole discretion, may elect to prevent certain non-member individuals from playing as the guest of members if the play of such non-members as a guest becomes so frequent that it begins to compromise the integrity of membership.  In such instances, the Club will endeavor to notify all members who routinely bring such a non-member individual to play as a guest of its intention to no longer accommodate such non-member as a guest.

5. The Club will make special accommodations on a seasonal basis for the non-immediate family members of members who may otherwise not be permitted to play at certain times due to other guest play guidelines to play as guests of members.  Members should consult the golf shop to determine the correct dates and times of such accommodations.

Tee Times

1. It is recommended that all groups reserve a tee time.  In general, the number of tee times available to members and their immediate family members is one tee time per member, and one tee time per immediate family member per day.  However, during certain peak times, the golf shop may further restrict the availability of tee times to one per member per day.

2. The Club, at its sole discretion, may prohibit groups consisting completely of the children of members and their guests from reserving tee times during certain peak times

3. Groups with a tee time always have preference in starting play over groups who do not have a tee time.

4. Full, Intermediate Junior, Junior, Out-of-Town, and National Members may reserve weekday (other than holiday) tee times up to 14 days in advance of the day of play by calling or visiting the golf shop in person.

5. Weekend and holiday tee times are distributed on a request basis.  Starting on the Sunday immediately prior to the weekend or holiday, Full, Intermediate Junior, Junior, Out-of-Town, and National Members may make requests for tee times by calling or visiting the golf shop in person.  After the close of the golf shop on Wednesday, the golf shop will assign tee times to all groups, attempting to start all groups as close as possible to the time they have requested.  Weekend and holiday tee times are then made available for members to verify beginning Thursday morning.

6. Groups of members that regularly number more than 4, and who wish to establish a "game" to be played via multiple tee times on a regular day and time, should elect a captain for their group who will serve as the group's liaison with the golf shop in reserving their tee time.  The group captain is then responsible for submitting a single request for all the tee times needed by their group on a particular day, and for verifying with the golf shop at least 24 hours before the reserved tee times, the names of all persons playing, and if the total number of times reserved for their group will all be needed, or if some should be released.  The Club, at its discretion, may not accommodate requests for multiple tee times from groups of members whose inability to work within this framework results in repeated "no show" tee times.

7. During peak times, the golf shop has the discretion to reserve tee times for groups of three or more players.

8. The golf shop should be notified of a member's intention to not utilize a previously scheduled tee time at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled tee time.  Members who repeatedly "no show" for scheduled tee times or who gave less than the required notice may be denied advance tee time bookings.

9. The golf shop reserves the right to combine smaller groups.

10. The golf shop, at its sole discretion, may create, eliminate, assign or re-arrange previously assigned tee times to promote achievement of the Club's targeted pace of play or for other reasons it deems to be in the best interest of the majority of members playing on a particular day or at a particular time.

11. The Club may reserve certain tee times for use in accommodating member events or may reserve the entire golf course for a member event.

Registration

1. All players, including those walking, must register in the golf shop before beginning play.  To ensure reserved tee times will not be re-assigned, players should register a minimum of 30 minutes before their scheduled tee time or phone the golf shop if they will be arriving at the last moment.  Members should not start play without registering under any circumstances.

2. When registering, members must provide the names of all guests, and either pay the appropriate guest fee, or ensure their guests pay appropriate guest fees.  If guests do not pay before beginning play, their fee will be automatically charged to the member with whom they are playing.

3. Failing to register in the golf shop prior to play may result in tee times being assigned to other groups.

4. Members should always review the Club activities board before beginning play to learn of items that may affect use of the Club golf facilities on that day or on other days in the near future.

Starting Play

1. Play may begin only with approval from the golf shop, and unless specifically directed by the golf shop staff, all play will begin from the #1 tee.  Under no circumstances should play be started from holes near residences bordering or near the course.

2. No play may begin from the #10 tee unless authorized by the golf shop.  Players starting from the #10 tee are not guaranteed a turning time onto the first tee.

3. Players without tee times or with later tee times are not allowed to cut in front of groups with starting times at the first tee or elsewhere on the course.

4. In the event tee times are delayed due to weather or other circumstances, the golf shop has complete discretion in re-organizing or canceling scheduled tee times that were missed due to weather or other circumstances in order to best accommodate the most members scheduled for play on that day.

5. On the first hole, to ensure proper spacing between groups, players should wait until all players in the group in front are visible and within 50 yards of the first green before striking their tee shots.

Pace of Play

1. Regarding pace of play, the Club is committed to the principles that:

• The pace at which play proceeds is an integral part of the enjoyment of a round of golf.
• Taking action to keep your group on pace is a fundamental responsibility of every member.

2. In general, all play is expected to proceed at an efficient pace of, on average 14 minutes per hole or faster, unless extremely adverse weather or other conditions are prevalent.  Accordingly, groups that begin play during these times should observe all the considerations and guidelines stated below.

3. At off peak times, groups unable to play at the targeted pace may allow faster following groups to play through as a means of preventing their slower play from adversely impacting following groups.

4. At peak times, allowing a faster following group to play through slows play for many other following groups.  As a result, at peak times, groups unable to play at the targeted pace must take whatever means are necessary to limit their time per hole to an average of 14 minutes.

5. While the Club has course rangers to aid in achieving a proper pace of play, members are encouraged to take responsibility for maintaining pace of play by:
• Remembering there are other groups on the golf course.
• Noting the time they actually begin play on their scorecard, timing their own group's progress, and adjusting their pace if it is slow.
• Continually observing the pace of the group behind their group and allowing a following group through if it is a non peak-time or skipping half a hole or an entire hole if it is a peak time.
• Taking the initiative to motion the group behind to continue play whenever their group slows or stops to search for lost balls.
• Making sure their guests understand the Club's pace of play policies.

6. At peak times, groups playing at a pace significantly slower than a 14 minute per hole average may be asked by the golf shop to skip a portion of a hole, or an entire hole or holes, to preserve a proper pace of play for the majority of players on the course.

7. Always cooperate fully with the ranger or other members of the golf shop staff who may be on the course managing the pace of play.

8. At peak times, singles and twosomes should not expect to play at a pace significantly faster than threesomes or foursomes.

9. Any groups larger than a foursome must have permission from the golf shop staff before beginning play and must adhere to all pace of play guidelines.

10. Players or groups who regularly are unable to play at a 14 minute per hole on average pace may not be allowed to begin play at certain peak times as determined by the golf shop.

11. Groups stopping play after nine holes long enough to lose their position on the tenth tee will be deemed to have lost their position on the golf course and will be worked in at the discretion of the golf club staff.

Golf Cart Usage

1. Players must always observe the cart usage rules posted in the golf shop, on the first tee, and throughout the course without exception.  Cart usage rules are declared on a daily basis, and in general, one of the following four rules, as declared by appropriate signage, will be in effect:

• Carts may be taken off paths at 90-degree angles except as restricted by on course signage.

• Carts are restricted to paths except for players with an approved handicap status who must observe the 90-degree rule.

• All carts must remain on paths including those operated by players with an approved handicap status.

• Only walking is allowed.

2. If on course cart use signage conflicts with other posted cart use signage, the more conservative directions should always be followed.

3. When the use of a golf cart is restricted to paths, carts must remain on paths at all times.

4. Each operator of a golf cart must be at least sixteen years of age and have a valid automobile driver's license.

5. Only two persons and two sets of clubs are permitted per cart.

6. The Club, at its discretion, may make the use of golf carts mandatory for certain events, or for play beginning during certain times.

7. Golf carts may be operated only on Club property.  Under no circumstances should golf carts be driven to residences near the Club.

8. Only golf carts owned and made available by the Club are allowed on the golf course.  Under no circumstances are members allowed to use their own golf carts.

9. Members are fully liable for golf carts in their use, and the cost of repair to a golf cart damaged by a member shall be charged to the member's Club account, or in the case of a guest, the sponsoring member.  Members, designees, immediate family members and guests using a golf cart are fully responsible for any and all damages, including personal injury and property damage, that is caused by their operation of a golf cart and members shall reimburse
the Club for any and all damages it may sustain by reason of the member's operation of a golf cart.

10. Members using a golf cart accept and assume all responsibility for liability connected with operation of the golf cart.  The member also expressly indemnifies and agrees to hold harmless the Club and its shareholders, partners, members, officers, directors, employees, affiliates, representatives, and agents from any and all damages, whether direct or consequential, arising from or related to the use and operation of a golf cart by a member, immediate family member or guest.

Course Care, Etiquette, & Attire

1. It is the Club's position that members and their guests play a critical role in helping maintain the playability and enjoyability of the golf course.  Accordingly, members are expected to observe the following practices, and to make sure their guests do the same:
• Fix ball marks on all greens.
• Fill your divots with sand.
• Rake or smooth the sand after playing from bunkers.
• Avoid leaving cigarette butts or other litter on the course.
• Avoid excessively loud language or vulgar profanity.
• Avoid club throwing or damage to the golf course.
• Avoid "hitting into" other groups unless properly signaled.

2. Proper attire is required for all players and applies to both the golf course and practice area.  Golfers must wear a shirt with a collar and hemmed shorts or slacks.  If shorts are worn for use of the Club's golf facilities, they must be at least of "Bermuda length" for both men and ladies.  Ladies may wear shirts without collars but may not wear halter tops.  Members should ensure their guests are aware of and adhere to such policies.

3. The Club follows a "no metal spikes" policy regarding golf shoes.  Members and their guests should accordingly wear only golf shoes without metal spikes while using any of the Club's golf facilities.

4. Under no circumstances should balls be hit from any point on the course with the intent of the shot landing outside the course.  Failure to abide by this rule may result in suspension or termination of membership.

Handicaps

1. Official handicaps are computed under the supervision of the golf professional in accordance with the most current USGA handicapping system.

2. The Club reserves the right to limit entry into certain Club sponsored events only to players who have adhered to all necessary procedures for establishing an official handicap including, but not limited to, the posting of scores for every round played.

3. The Club, at its discretion, may enter a score for a player if the player fails to do so.

Practice Area

1. All practice activity should be confined to the Club's practice areas.  Practicing on the course is not allowed at any time.

2. Hours of operation for the Club's practice facilities will be posted in the golf shop and should be followed at all times.  To ensure the desired quality of the practice facilities, it may be necessary to close them for agronomic practices, mowing, the collection of practice balls or inclement weather from time to time.

3. Club rules for golf course attire and etiquette apply for all practice areas.

4. Lessons given by golf professionals other than those employed by the Club must be approved in advance by the Club.

5. Balls provided by the Club for use at the practice area are strictly the property of the Club and are not for use by members on the golf course or any other area except the Club practice area, and should not be removed from the practice area under any circumstances.

6. Care should be taken at all times to hit practice shots only from the portions of the practice area marked for use each day.

7. Under no circumstances should balls be hit from any of the club's practice areas with the intent of the shot landing outside the practice area.  Failure to abide by this rule may result in suspension or termination of membership.

Children

1. Children under the age of 12 are allowed on the golf course and practice areas only if closely supervised by an adult at all times.  Children on the course, but not playing, must be closely watched and prevented from interfering with the play of other groups.

2. All children are subject to the same dress code as other players.

3. The Club at its sole discretion may require children, depending upon their familiarity and mastery of basic course etiquette, and especially pace of play, to complete a series of orientation lessons with a member of the golf shop staff before they are allowed to utilize the Club golf facilities either with or without the company of an adult.

Non-Member Play

1. The Club may allow members of other private and semi-private club's to be paying guests of the Club with the consent and approval of the Head Golf Professional. 

2. The Golf Course will be open to member play Monday's from March – November beginning at 10:00 am.  The club at its sole discretion may close the course on any Monday to host golf events. 

3. The Club may host golf events of up to 40 players on Tuesday – Thursday at the discretion of the Golf Professional and may host a larger event with the approval of the Board of Governors. 

4. The Club may host a member-sponsored event of any size Tuesday – Sunday with the approval of the Board of Governors.