Riverton Country Club Golf Rules & Calendar

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1 Riverton Country Club 2014 Golf Rules & Calendar

2 2014 Riverton Country Club Golf Event Registration Policy Registration for all club tournaments will be conducted through the golf shop. Event registration will open 3 weeks in advance for all normal golf tournaments and activities. Registration must be completed either online, via to the staff member indicated on the event flyer, or in person. This will help us avoid any signup errors. In a limited field event, golf members have priority. If the event is not filled, all other memberships and children of golf members may apply on a first come basis. Cancellation Policy: Any person making a verbal or written commitment to play in any tournament must provide 48 hours cancellation notice to the pro shop. If cancellation notice is not given, the tournament fee will be invoiced.

3 Contents Phone Numbers Hours of Operation Regular Daily Schedules Golf Rules and Regulations Tournament Rules Guest Fee Schedule Transportation Guidelines Member Classifications & Privileges Calendar Use of Cellular Devices Cell phone use on the golf course is strongly discouraged and is only to be used in the case of an emergency. If the use of a cellular device inhibits the ability to maintain pace of play standards set forth, the Golf Committee asks you to invite the groups behind you to play through.

4 Phone Numbers Area Code 856 Pro Shop Starter/Tee Times Office/Dining Room Card Room Halfway House Ladies Locker Room Office Fax The Information contained in this book is subject to change without notice. All rules are subject to modification by the Golf Committee and all changes in Policy subject to approval by the Board of Trustees.

5 Hours of Operation Pro Shop In Season - April 1 st - October 31 st Pro Shop Monday Pro Shop, Clubhouse and Course Closed Tuesday Friday 7:30am 6pm Saturday, Sunday & Holidays 7am 6pm Warm-Up Range Tuesday Sunday & Holidays 7:30am 7:30pm Off-Season Information November 1 st - March 31 st Fivesomes & sixsomes will be permitted after the golf season at the discretion of the professional staff. Fivesomes & sixsomes have no standing on the first tee. If groups of less than five or six are ready to tee off, the five or six must step aside and allow them to play. Fivesomes & sixsomes have no standing on the course. If during the play of a hole, the five or six are holding up the group behind, they are required to step aside. Guests are permitted after 9:30am on Saturday and Sunday. Wednesday and Friday between 11:30am and 12:30am guest groups are restricted; however one guest per foursome is permitted. On Saturday, Sunday & Holidays, the tee is open to primary members only until 9:30am. All other restrictions on non-primary players are lifted. Through November 31 st, carts or caddies must be taken Tuesday-Friday between 11am-1pm and weekends and holidays until 1pm. Beginning on December 1 st, members may walk and carry their own golf bag or use personal pull carts at any time. On Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Years Day, the Pro Shop, Bag Room and Clubhouse are closed. Members may play, however no guests are permitted. All rules for the off-season apply. Hours of the warm up range will be determined by the prevailing conditions. Please check with the Pro Shop for details. During the off season, any day the Clubhouse is closed, members may walk and carry their own bags. No guests are permitted.

6 Monday 8am - 1pm Tuesday 8am-11am 11am-Dusk Wednesday 8am - Dusk 11:30am - 12:30pm 11am-1pm Thursday 8am - Dusk Friday 8am - Dusk 11:30am - 12:30pm 11am-1pm Saturday 7:30am - 10am 10am - 11am 11am and after Daily Schedule In Season April 1 st - October 31 st Club closed to members. The course is available to junior golfers, caddies, employees and outings. From December 1 March 31, the course will be open to members walking. The club house and pro shop will remain closed. Ladies 18 & 9 Hole Tournaments Starting times available seven days in advance Outings may be booked Starting times available seven days in advance Primary golf members only. Three primary members are permitted to have one guest. Members with guests and house members restricted Starting times available seven days in advance. Members with guests may book times three weeks in advance. Starting times available seven days in advance Primary golf members only. Three primary members are permitted to have one guest. Members with guests and house members restricted Starting times available seven days in advance Primary golf members only - No tee times. All play is walk-up All non-primary golf members. Tee times available. House members and members with guests. Sunday 7:30am - 9am 9am - 10am 10am and after Starting times available seven days in advance Primary golf members only - No tee times. All play is walk-up All non-primary golf members. Tee times available. House members and members with guests.

7 Golf Rules and Regulations FOURSOME PLAY Play should be in foursomes whenever possible. Groups of less than four following foursomes may play through at the pleasure of the foursome. Normal rules of golf etiquette should be observed at all times. STARTING TIMES During the season, starting times are available Tuesday - Friday throughout the entire day, Saturday after 10am and Sunday after 9am. Times may be reserved seven days in advance by contacting a member of the professional staff or via Foretees, our online reservation system. On Thursdays, members with guests may reserve starting times three weeks in advance. All others may reserve the normal seven days in advance. House members may only book starting times three days in advance. ATTIRE Members and guests are expected to wear proper golf attire on the golf course and practice areas. Men s shorts must be Bermuda length (min. 7 inseam length). Jeans, cutoffs, t-shirts, tank tops and jogging clothes are not permitted. Cargo pants and shorts are also unacceptable. Mock turtlenecks, both long and short sleeve are permitted. Members and guests not properly attired may be refused play. GOLF CARTS Golf carts or caddies are mandatory on weekends and holidays until 2pm. On a trial basis and at the discretion of the professional staff, members may pay a trail fee between 1:15pm 2:00pm on weekends and holidays and walk and carry their own bag. Carts have the priority of trail fee players. Carts or caddies are required between 11am and 2pm during the week until November 31 st. Members with guests must take carts or caddies throughout the year. Certified Junior Golfers under the age of 18 are permitted to walk at any time. CONTINUOUS AND SLOW PLAY Continuous play is required. Players stopping for a prolonged period at the halfway house forfeit their position on the course. The following group is permitted to play through. If a group fails to hold their position on the course by losing more than one clear hole to the group in front of them, the group following has the right to play through and the slow group should invite the faster group to play through. If the slow group does not invite the group behind to play through, the faster group should ask to play through or contact the golf shop. All rounds should be completed in 3 hours and 50 minutes. Habitual slow players will be penalized.

8 STARTING All play is to start from the first tee except with permission of the professional staff. PRACTICE All practice will be confined to the practice areas. Maximum allowable hitting distance is 150 yards. Failure to comply will result in loss of privileges. R.C.C. BAG TAGS All players using the golf course must have their RCC bag tag displayed. Those without tags may be asked to leave the course. Tags may be requested through the pro shop. COURSE CLOSING At the discretion of the Greens Chairman, Course Superintendent or Golf Professional, the course may be closed at any time. In such instances, play will not be permitted on any part of the course until reopened. GUEST PLAY Full members may bring up to seven guests during the week but must play in one of the groups. A non-member may play as a guest up to five times during any fiscal year. A maximum of three guests will be permitted after 11am on Saturdays and Holidays and 10am on Sundays. Members with three guests are strongly encouraged to take a forecaddie when riding on carts. Members may sponsor unaccompanied guests provided they understand the rules and traditions of RCC. The sponsoring member will be held full accountable for the behavior of their guests. All unaccompanied play must be approved by the Head Golf Professional. USE OF THE COURSE- For the safety of everyone, any activities other than golf are prohibited at all times. Activities such as exercising, fishing, dog walking and the like are prohibited. All play must be registered with the professional staff and begin from the first tee, unless otherwise approved. Please remember, all practice is restricted to designated practice areas. CHILDREN SEE CERTIFIED JUNIORS IN THE FOLLOWING PAGES ETIQUETTE SEE ETIQUETTE GUIDELINES IN THE FOLLOWING PAGES Prior to teeing off, all players must check in with a member of the Outside Operations Staff. A Golf Member will be the name posted on the golf list issued by Riverton CC effective April 1 st

9 Tournament Rules Unless otherwise stated in the Golf Activity Schedule, major handicap tournaments ties will be decided via playoff. Handicaps used for tournaments will be at the discretion of the Golf Committee. A USGA handicap is necessary to participate in any tournament. If a player does not have this handicap, they may be approved if they have a letter from the Handicap Chairman of their previous club or if a handicap has been manually computed by the Handicap Chairman or Golf Professional. All players are responsible for the posting of their own scores after each round played so handicaps can be accurately kept up to date. Failure to do so will result in a posting of par for that round. In tournaments, no mulligan s or gimmie putts are allowed. If fairness to all, please observe this rule. Anyone needing a partner for tournaments, etc., please contact the professional shop. In all tournament play, USGA rules as modified by our local rules will apply. Maximum allowable handicap for women is 36. Maximum allowable handicap for men is 30. Unless otherwise stated on the Golf Activity Schedule, all participants must be 18 years or older. White Stakes rather than ditches or fences will define out of bounds. Slow play will be penalized. Appropriate penalties will be determined and announced by the Golf Committee at the start of each tournament. All rounds should be completed in 3 hours and 50 minutes or less.

10 In any limited field event, full golf members have the first priority. If the event is not filled, all other memberships and children of golf members may apply on a first come basis. The Men s Member/Member Tournament is limited to male players twenty-one years and older. Cancellation Policy Any person making a verbal or written commitment to play in any tournament must provide 48 hours cancellation notice to the pro shop. If cancellation notice is not given, the tournament fee will be invoiced. Distance measuring devices, provided they conform with USGA rules, will be permitted for use in all RCC events. Please note!! All events scheduled on weekends during the golf season must have a minimum of 60 participants in order to have a shotgun. Otherwise, the event will be held with starting times. The Ladies Member/Member is exempt from this rule. In order for a tournament to be conducted, a minimum of 40 players must be registered one week prior to the start date. If this requirement is not met, the event may be canceled. When playing a scramble event, you may move the position of the ball one club length no closer to the hole, but it must remain in the same condition (i.e.: rough stays rough) Riverton Country Club Lightning Policy: At the sign of first lightning you must leave the golf course, no exceptions. Play will not resume until the all clear signal (intermittent siren) is given.

11 Transportation Guidelines Assignment of golf carts will be the responsibility of the Pro Shop. Cart Fees 18 Holes 9 Holes Cart Fee $ $ Seniors $ $ All cart fees are per person Cart fees are subject to change. Carts must be returned to the staging area by 8pm on all days (6pm on Holidays) Limitations No more than two people or two golf bags per cart are permitted. Junior golfers must have a valid driver s license to operate a golf cart. Maintenance If a cart breaks down on the course, it should be reported immediately to the pro shop. Enforcement The golf cart is for your golfing pleasure. It can be dangerous and therefore should be used carefully. The Golf Committee and Board of Trustees must insist that all rules be followed. Should violations occur, it may be necessary to suspend the cart privileges of the violators. Responsibility If a player or players cause damage because of abuse, they will be held responsible. Golfers are responsible for their golf cart until it is returned to the staging area. Please do not leave carts in the parking lots, locker room entrances or the halfway house. All carts must be returned to the golf cart staging area.

12 Etiquette Carts must not be driven on any public streets and players must follow all posted cart rules. Please check with the starter or read the sign posted on your cart for cart rules of the day. Penalties The penalties for not observing these rules are as follows: First Offense Letter of warning. Second Offense Two week suspension of golf cart use. Third Offense Two week suspension of playing privileges. Monday Friday 8am 11am Players may use any means of transportation desired. 11am 2pm The use of a cart or caddie is required. After 2pm Players may use any means of transportation desired. Weekends and Holidays 7:30am 2pm The use of a cart or caddie is required. After 2pm Players may use any means of transportation desired. Notes Carts or caddies must be taken by groups with guests at all times. On weekends and holidays between 1:15pm and 2pm, players may pay a trail fee and choose to carry or pull. Players taking a carts or caddies have priority over trail fee players. Junior Golfers may walk at any time and are not bound by the guest rule. Caddie Program Caddie Rating o Caddie rating cards are available with the caddie master or starter. We ask that you complete a caddie rating after every round to help us better determine the abilities of our caddies. Recommended Caddie Fees o Senior Caddie - $40+tip/bag ($50-$60) o Junior Caddie - $25+tip/bag ($30-$35) o Forecaddie - $20pp+tip ($25pp) o If at any time, you are unsure what to pay your caddie, please ask a member of the staff.

13 2014 Golf Guest Fee Schedule 18 Holes 9 Holes Guest Fees Weekday Guest (Tuesday - Thursday) $ $ Weekend Guest (Friday - Sunday) $ $ Unaccompanied Guest $ n/a House Member Fees Weekday House (Tuesday - Thursday) $ $ Weekend House (Friday - Sunday) $ $ Off Season Rates Guest Fees Weekday Guest (Tuesday - Thursday) $ $ Weekend Guest (Friday - Sunday) $ $ Unaccompanied Guest $ n/a House Member Fees Weekday House (Tuesday - Thursday) $ $ Weekend House (Friday - Sunday) $ $ For applicable cart fees - please see the transportation guidelines

14 Riverton Country Club Etiquette Guidelines Replace your divot taken from the fairway. Respect neighboring residents and yell fore if you hit a wild shot. Never hit a shot off of adjacent property. Be sensitive when retrieving a ball from adjacent property. Place trash in trash cans and pick up trash seen on the property. Leave bunkers in better condition that you found them. Follow all posted cart rules. Never jump-around between holes. Keep all four wheels of the cart on the cart path when using it. NEVER take a cart near a green or tee and avoid all low-lying areas, especially in drainage areas. Pull carts are to remain off of greens and tee boxes. Pick the right set of tees. Don't let your ego get in the way of having a good time - pick the set of tees at a yardage you can handle. Worry about the group in front of you and the pace rating and avoid the 'well no one is pushing us' mentality. If you play in 4 hours and 45 minutes, there is no way anyone behind you can play any faster if there are consecutive tee times. Remember - the correct position is behind the group in front of you, not in front of the group behind you. The pace of play rating for the course is 3 hours and 50 minutes. Failure to maintain a proper pace of play negatively impacts the experience of others. Keep your eye on the ball. Many lost balls are a result of not marking the flight with a landmark, or just plain not looking after you hit your shot. Keep score by the tee of the next hole. Fix your ball mark and one other on every green. Locker Rooms have been provided for your convenience, please refrain from changing shoes in the parking lot.

15 Junior Golf Certification In order for a Junior Golfer under 18 years of age to earn unsupervised, individual access to the facilities at Riverton CC they must become certified. Certification requires several steps and this process is necessary to ensure that Riverton junior golfers have demonstrated adequate golf skills, thorough knowledge of proper etiquette, and a working knowledge of the rules of golf. To achieve certified status, a junior golfer must meet the following parameters: The junior must be at least 10 years old and a full golf or junior individual member. The junior golfer must shoot a score of 55 (male) or 60 (female) or better from the red tees for 9 holes. The junior must pass a written rules & etiquette test. The junior must pass a live rules & etiquette test (administered when they attempt the playing portion of certification). Juniors must notify the golf shop that they are attempting certification prior to teeing off. Juniors attempting certification must have someone approved by the Golf Committee serve as a marker during their round. A junior may only attempt the playing portion of the certification process once every two weeks. Please remember that the certification process is stringent in order to ensure that our junior golfers are properly prepared to enjoy facility privileges. Additionally, the process will help us develop players who are fully cognizant of the responsibilities that come with being a RCC junior golfer. Juniors are held to the same standard of etiquette and behavior as adults privileges will be reviewed and may be revoked for any breach of the dress code, playing regulations, practice facility regulations, golf cart usage guidelines, quality of play parameters, phone usage rules, care of the course guidelines, and the like. Certified juniors will be permitted to play in any non-primary member times as long as there are no other players waiting to tee off. Uncertified juniors will still be able to enjoy the golf course; however, they must be accompanied by an adult at all times. With the exception of Junior Golf events, no uncertified juniors are permitted on the course before 1pm on weekends and holidays. Children under the age of two are not permitted on the course at any time, even if accompanied by an adult.

16 The Riverton Country Club Membership Classifications GOLF Full Golf and Club Privileges. Includes member, spouse and unmarried children living at home under 24 years of age. Cart/Caddy fees are not included. 101 SINGLE GOLF Available to unmarried individuals, privileges not extended to any dependents. Cart/Caddy fees are not included. 112 SENIOR GOLF Full Golf and Club Privileges, no green fees. Cart/Caddy fees are not included. 550 JUNIOR GOLF/551 JUNIOR GOLF Modified Golf and Club Privileges. Guest restrictions apply. Modified Golf=After 1 PM. Exceptions can be made with permission from the Pro Shop. No green fees. Cart/Caddy fees are not included. 250 INTERMEDIATE GOLF/251 YOUNG PROFESSIONAL Full Golf and Club Privileges. No green fees. Cart/Caddy fees are not included. 530/531 SENIOR GOLD Modified Golf during Season, Full Club Privileges Modified Golf: During Golf Season can play Tuesday through Friday according to the schedule. On Saturdays and Sundays after 2:30 PM. May choose to play before 2:30 PM on Saturdays or Sundays but must pay Member greens fees. After Golf Season, anytime. No green fees. No weekend or holiday tournaments unless otherwise specified. Cart/Caddy fees are not included. 320 HOUSE Modified Golf and Full Club Privileges - Modified Golf=Must pay Member green fees. Each family may play 5 times during Golf Season on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays; 5 other times during Golf Season and 10 times after Golf Season. May bring a maximum of three guests during the week or on weekends, but must play in the foursome. Cart/Caddy fees are not included. May not play in tournaments. 410 NON-RESIDENT Modified Golf and Full Club Privileges. Modified Golf: Must pay Member green fees. Each family may play 15 times in a year (April 1-March 31) except Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays during golf Season. Limited Guest privileges (weekdays only). Cart/Caddy fees are not included.

17 540 HOUSE INTERMEDIATE Modified Golf and Full Club Privileges. Modified Golf: Must pay Member green fees. Each family may play 15 times in a year (April 1-March 31) except Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays during golf Season. Limited Guest privileges (weekdays only). Cart/Caddy fees are not included. 330 HOUSE SENIOR Modified Golf and Full Club Privileges. Modified Golf: Must pay Member green fees. Each family may play 15 times in a year (April 1-March 31) except Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays. Limited Guest privileges (weekdays only). Cart/Caddy fees are not included. 385 GOLF HONORARY Full Golf and Club Privileges. No green fees. Cart/Caddy fees are not included. 386 HOUSE HONORARY Golf privileges limited to those of House Membership. Full Club Privileges. 120 WOMEN S GOLF (No longer available) Modified Golf and Full Club Privileges. No green fees. Cart/Caddy fees are not included. 210 SENIOR WOMEN S GOLF (No longer available) Modified Golf and Full Club Privileges. No green fees. Cart/Caddy fees are not included. 140/141 SINGLE CLERGY Full Clergy Golf and Club Privileges. Spouse and children have no privileges. No green fees. Cart/Caddy fees are not included.

HOUSE RULES AND REGULATIONS

HOUSE RULES AND REGULATIONS Clubhouse and Dining Rules and Regulations 1. Members are to conduct themselves in a manner that will not interfere with the enjoyment of the Club by other members or guests.