Golf Course Rules for Players

Registration. All players must:Register at the registration office before playing the course. All players not registered will be considered trespassing and may be suspended from the golf course and arrested for trespassing.Have a golf bag and a set of golf clubs of which one (1) must be a putter. No sharing of golf clubs is allowed.Playing Rules. Playing rules are as follows:All play starts on the first tee unless directed to the tenth tee by the starter.Starting between matches or in the middle of tournament play is left to the discretion of the starter.Play in more or less than a foursome is not desirable. However, play in less than a foursome and up to a sixsome may be permitted at the discretion of the starter. In cases where sixsomes are allowed, players must utilize electric or gas operated golf carts. Play in less than a foursome shall be allowed if the player(s) pay a fee equivalent to that required of a foursome of the same category, unless such additional fee is waived by the starter, depending on the congestion on the course.Slow players must allow faster players to play through.Players shall not play until the match in front is out of range or has completed the hole and is off the green.Players looking for a lost ball, after five (5) minutes, must allow the following players to play through.Players completing the first nine (9) holes of play shall have the right-of-way on the tenth (10th) tee. Players stopping for more than six (6) minutes shall lose their spot in the field.Practicing is permitted in designated areas only: practice putting green and practice driving range. Practicing from sand traps or on a green on the golf course is prohibited at any time.Hitting a ball from any putting surface is prohibited. Golf bags must not be laid on greens, nor push/pull carts pulled across any green or through sand traps.Electric or gas carts shall be driven using the ninety (90) degree rule except when the electric or gas cart rules are modified due to inclement weather. Carts must be kept on the cart paths at tees and greens.Shoes with corrugated soles, or ladies' high-heeled shoes, or shoes with long hob nails and metal spikes are not allowed on the course.A single player or twosome shall have no standing on the course.Players must show the green fee receipt on the course when requested to do so by any authorized personnel of the course.Any player who maliciously and willfully damages the golf course or golf property shall be ejected and liable for damages caused.Starting Times. Starting time requirements are as follows:Starting times are recommended for play on the course.Club play, tournament, and tour reservations must be requested in writing or orally to the Parks and Recreation Director or his/her designee.All players with starting times must check in at the registration office at least thirty (30) minutes prior to starting time.Care of Greens, Fairways and Tees. Ball pitch marks on the greens shall be repaired by the players. Divots on the fairways and tees shall be replaced by the players. All footprints and divots in the sand traps shall be smoothed by the players.General Rules. General rules are as follows:Golfers, while on the golf course and premises, shall wear clothing appropriate and usual for their sex on public golf courses within the State.Junior resident golfers shall be permitted to play when accompanied by their parents or an adult, or by the permission of the starter.All green fees and locker fees must be paid in advance. No "rain check" or refund will be given after teeing off.All animals are prohibited from the golf course.All unauthorized vehicles, including dune buggies, motorcycles, minicycles, scooters, and private golf carts are prohibited on the golf course other than in designated parking areas.Children under twelve (12) years of age must be accompanied by their parents or an adult.Observe all signs on the golf course.All players will be held responsible for knowing the rules before playing the course.Any person violating any provision of this Section shall be subject to the penalties provided in Section 19-3.4(b) of this Article.