Golf Guide for Members. Golf Is A Sport For Life!

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1 Golf Guide for Members Golf Is A Sport For Life! 1

2 Golf at Lost Creek CC Lost Creek Country Club is conveniently located in the beautiful Hill Country of west Austin, only minutes from downtown. Completed in 1970, the Terry Dill-designed, par-72 championship course underwent a $3 million facelift in 1993 to produce one of the outstanding layouts in the Austin area. If the beautiful hillsides surrounding the course don t grab your attention, the narrow fairways will. Meet the Lost Creek Golf Staff: Head Golf Professional Director of Instruction Kevin Tracey, PGA Alan Wooley, PGA awooley@pga.com 1 st Assistant Golf Professional Jesse Verley jesse.verley@clubcorp.com 2 nd Assistant Golf Professional Cody Mee, PGA Apprentice cody.mee@clubcorp.com Assistant Golf Professional Monika Matthews monika.matthews@clubcorp.com Hours of Operation: Standard Time Daylight Saving Time Tuesday-Sunday 7:00am 5:30pm 7:00am 6:30pm Monday CLOSED CLOSED Mailing Address: Lost Creek Country Club kevin.tracey@clubcorp.com Attention: Golf Shop 2612 Lost Creek Boulevard Austin, Texas Phone Number: Main Clubhouse: Golf Shop Main: Men s Locker Room: ext.116 Fax: Lost Creek Golf Shop accepts Lost Creek/ClubCorp member charge, Visa, MasterCard, or American Express for all Golf Shop Fees and purchases. Cash is accepted without change. 2

3 DRESS CODE Lost Creek Country Club is a Non-Metal Spike facility. Non-penetrating spikes or smooth soles must be worn at all times. Proper attire must be worn at all times on the golf course, driving range and putting green. Appropriate golf attire at Lost Creek CC is slacks or hemmed shorts of the appropriate length, and a collared shirt with sleeves. No tank tops or tee shirts will be permitted. BLUE JEANS and DENIM ARE NOT ALLOWED. All players who are not appropriately dressed will be asked to change into the appropriate attire before using the facilities. REGISTRATION All golfers must register in the golf shop prior to play. All play will begin from the first tee unless otherwise posted by the golf shop. All players must present a copy of their receipt to the Starter at #1 tee for all golf carts and guest fees. Players are asked to check in with the Starter at least 5 minutes prior to their tee time. Players who do not arrive at the tee ready to play by their designated starting time may be replaced with players from the waiting list, or the next group on the call sheet to keep groups starting on time. TEE TIME RESERVATIONS Tee times are required every day of the week. In making a tee time reservation, players shall use the following schedule: Members may make a tee time reservation in person, by phone, or online on the Members section of the Lost Creek CC website. (512) (512) ALL TEE TIMES CAN BE RESERVED 7 DAYS IN ADVANCE BEGIINING AT 7AM. TEE TIME RESTRICTIONS: 1. Only one tee time per person may be reserved. 2. Groups of five are allowed, however ALL FIVE PLAYERS MUST RIDE, and must be able to keep pace with the groups ahead. No fivesomes are allowed before 10:30am on weekends. 3. Group bookings of 6 or more must be approved by the Head Golf Professional. 4. Please provide the person taking your reservation with the number of people playing in the group, including the number of MEMBERS AND GUESTS, and MEMBER # of the person making the tee time reservation. 5. The Golf Shop, at the time of the reservation request, and Starter/Marshals on #1 tee, will pair twosomes and singles whenever possible. 3

4 GOLF COURSE INFORMATION GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT: Craig Loving Golf Course Maintenance Blog Course Record: Men 2012 Alex Ellis 64 Course Info: Tees: Slope: Course Rating: Mens Blue 6,623 yds Mens White 6,146 yds Mens Gold 5,310 yds Ladies Red 4,846 yds Ladies White 6,146 yds Course Designer: 1970 Terry Dill, and 1993 by Golf Scapes, Inc. Greens: Mini-Verde Bermuda Fairways & Roughs: Bermuda Hybrid #419 Distances: Indicated by markers on cart trails and in fairways at 100, 125, 150, 200, and 250 yds (par 5 s), on each tee box on par three holes, and yardage plates on sprinkler heads. All measurements are to the center of the green. PACE OF PLAY The standard acceptable LOST CREEK pace of play shall be 4 hours 8 minutes or less for 18 holes. GOLF GUEST POLICIES Golf Guest privileges are extended to Full Golf Members only: 1. All guests must be registered with the Golf Shop, and sign the guest log. 2. Members may entertain no more than four guests per day. 3. Members are responsible for the proper dress and conduct of their guests. 4. No individual may be a guest of a member more than TWICE in one month, or six times during a calendar year. Unaccompanied guests (playing without member in group) must be approved by the Head Golf Professional. 4

5 GOLF GUEST FEES Effective January 1, 2019 Tuesday Thursday Accompanied Guest Fee (cart included) Before 1PM $75 1PM - 3PM $60 After 3PM $50 Junior** $25 15 and younger Friday Sunday & Holidays Accompanied Guest Fee (cart included) Before 1PM $95 1PM - 3PM $75 After 3PM $55 Junior** $25 15 and younger Wednesday is Half Price guest day! Greens fees are half price of the morning rate for guests all day! Bad weather rain checks: If five to twelve holes are played, the 9-hole rate will be charged. If thirteen or more holes are played, the 18-hole rate will be charged. **A junior golfer is any golfer age 15 and younger. Junior Fees DO NOT include a cart. CART RENTAL FEES 18-Holes 9-Holes $20 per rider $15 per rider GOLF CART RENTAL POLICY: Carts are available for rental for 9-hole and 18-hole rounds. Players wishing to rent and drive a golf cart must be at least 16 years of age and have a valid driver s license. Only up to two riders and/or two bags are allowed per cart. Players may not ride on the back of the cart, and must be sitting in the cart. CART DRIVING GUIDE LINES Cart drivers should observe the 90 degree rule for all cart driving, and return to the cart trails once reaching the cart directional signs located in the middle of the fairway. When conditions require cart path only ALL carts must stay on paths at all times. 5

6 Cart Rider Policy: In helping to keep our golf course in the best condition possible, and to help reduce the amount of wear and tear on our fleet of golf carts, the number of LOST CREEK CLUB-OWNED carts permitted in a group will be as follows: Two players may have one cart. Three or four players may have two carts. Five players may have three carts. A Single-Rider Fee will be charged to anyone electing not to pair up in carts. PULL/PUSH CARTS are permitted. They must be kept at least 30 feet away from and off of the fringes, mounds, or surrounds of greens and tees. PRACTICE RANGE Practice range hours are adjusted seasonally with daylight, and posted in the enewsletter. Practice balls are available on the range tee (weather permitting). Practice balls shall not be removed from the range tee. Practice balls are staged for Lost Creek golf Members and fee paying guests only. A $15/month surcharge will be billed to each Lost Creek golf membership for the use of the practice range. GOLF SERVICES Club Rental Fee $50.00 per set Bag Storage Fee $15.00 monthly Push Cart Storage Fee $15.00 monthly Handicap Fee GHIN $45.00 annually Locker Fee & Shoe Services (See Locker room) Full Locker $ annually Half Locker $ annually 6

7 BAG STORAGE Make room in the trunk of your car by letting us store and clean your golf clubs. The charge is only $15 per month, per bag or set of clubs. HANDICAPS Our GHIN Member-Posting Station is located in the Golf Shop near the bulletin board area. GHIN members may also download the GHIN mobile app to post and track scores on their phones. Using GHIN, our members have handicap information at their fingertips. GHIN provides statistics on hole scores, tournament performance, high and low scores, yearly handicap history, and frequency of play. After each 18-hole round, players are responsible for posting their own scores, including both home and away scores. Handicap Reports are updated twice monthly and posted in both the Men s and Ladies Locker Rooms. A GHIN handicap is required to play in most Lost Creek CC golf tournaments. A handicap may be computed on as few as 10 scores, but will be more accurate based upon a full 20 scores. HOLE IN ONE CLUB Get rewarded for your extraordinary feat! Each time a member of the Hole-In-One Club scores an ace during an 18-hole regulation round of golf at Lost Creek CC, each member of the HIOC is billed $5. The ace-maker shall receive credit for any bar tab incurred that day due to the holein-one with the remainder of the balance given in the form of golf shop credit. To join, notify the golf shop staff. REMEMBER: THERE IS NO COST UNTIL AN ACE IS MADE.. So don t wait til after your next round! GOLF SHOP MERCHANDISE Member Discounts All levels of membership receive 20% off all apparel merchandise and select accessories. In addition, we also offer golf equipment and shoes at the manufacturer s minimum allowable advertised price EVERYDAY so there is no reason to wait for a sale!! Gift Cards are available for your gift giving needs. GOLF OUTINGS If you are thinking of holding a company golf tournament, charitable golf event, or small group gathering of friends or family, don t forget your own club! Lost Creek has many package rates available that include cart, guest fee, range balls, tournament services, prizes or gift certificates, and complete food and beverage services. The Golf Shop staff can help organize the event for you, provide format options, rules, pairings, scoring, and any other special requests. Lost Creek CC can accommodate weekday groups of up to 40 players on Tuesday through Thursdays. Larger groups of 60 players or more, and up to 128 players may reserve a Monday outing. Please contact Head Golf Professional, Kevin Tracey, for any information in helping to plan your next golf event. 7

8 Lost Creek Golf Academy Lost Creek CC offers state of the art instructional programming from one of the best golf instructors in America. Our PGA Director of Instruction, Alan Wooley, utilizes our teaching academy with video analysis, Trackman, and Ping putting lab. Slow motion video analysis is the easiest and best way for you to see exactly what is happening with your swing, and more importantly pinpoint the exact steps needed to improve your swing. The Trackman launch monitor is a $25,000 computer that tracks exactly how your swing path and clubface angle effect your ball flight. Trackman is flawless in getting you the right equipment to improve your game. The Ping Putting Simulator will detect the exact path of the putter head, angle of the putter face, and loft. All of these technological tools combined with Wooley's 30+ years of teaching experience are available to Lost Creek CC members. Don't hesitate to contact Alan with any questions about private lessons, lesson packages, and club fittings. He is one of the most knowledgeable golf pros you will ever meet and we are honored to have him at Lost Creek CC. Alan Wooley, PGA Director of Instruction 90 minute Lesson Member $90 / Guest $110 Junior Lesson Member $75 / Guest $95 lccc-lostcreekgolfacademy.golfgenius.com The golf professional staff at Lost Creek Country Club is available for private lessons and group lessons. Listed below are all the available instruction options. We also can design an individual program to meet your golfing objectives. Assistant Golf Professionals Cody Mee, Jesse Verley, Monika Matthews 60 minute lesson Member $60 / Guest $75 Junior Golf Academy - $300 per month per child Tuesdays and Thursdays 4:30-6pm Ladies Clinic Tuesday evening ladies clinic times are seasonal based on daylight and temperatures. Contact Cody Mee to receive all the ladies golf clinic details. Cody.mee@clubcorp.com 8

9 LOST CREEK GOLF ASSOCIATIONS AND GROUPS We encourage you to join the following associations and groups at Lost Creek. None require that you be a great golfer. All are great for competition, building friendships, and having fun. LADIES GOLF ASSOCIATION (LGA) Annual Dues are $45.00, payable annually or upon membership. Members are eligible for LGA competition on 18-hole playdays, which are held on Wednesday mornings weekly, Ladies ACE DAYS held monthly, weekend tournaments throughout the year, league play, and Ace of the Month/Year. Contact the Golf Shop to join the LGA. MENS GOLF ASSOCIATION (MGA) - Annual dues are $80. Members enjoy a tournament every month, eligibility for the Player of the Quarter points, and automatic bids for the year-end Lost Creek Cup Championship. The two major MGA events are the Shootout Member-Guest and the Fall Round Up Member-Member/Member-Guest. MGA meetings are held monthly and are open for anyone wishing to attend. Contact the Golf Shop to join the MGA. MENS OPEN The Mens Open plays Tuesday-Friday at noon and Sat/Sun at 10:30am. The Open is available to any male Lost Creek CC Member and guest with a GHIN handicap. It is a great opportunity to meet other members, as well as enjoy some friendly competition. $20 entry fee includes team winners, medalists, and skins. Call the Golf Shop to sign-up. MENS Over-the-Hill Gang Senior Mixers This group plays every Thursday morning and is for men over the age of 50! Also a great way to meet other members. Tee times begin at 8:30am in the summer and 9am in the winter. Call the Golf Shop to sign-up. JUNIOR GOLF PROGRAMS lostcreek.letsplay.golf The Lost Creek Junior Golf League consists of two sessions per week (Tuesday & Thursday). Junior Golf League is a monthly program that includes multiple instructors working on all facets of their games. Tuesday is focused on practice facility instructing fundamentals. Thursday is on-course application. $300 for members. $350 for nonmembers for one month. For more information on Junior Golf League, contact the golf shop or visit lostcreek.letsplay.golf and create a username and password. 9

10 Additional Junior Golf Programming includes: Get Golf Ready Feb May on Friday evenings Sunday Funday March May every other Sunday evening Spring Break Camp (9-11am) March Summer Camp (9-11am) June 11-14; June 25-28; July 9-12; July Junior Club Championship July 29 Junior Lost Creek Cup November 9-10 Junior tee times: On weekdays, juniors may book tee times if approved by the Golf Shop. On SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS, approved juniors may play BEFORE NOON when accompanied by an adult. The Golf Shop staff suggests juniors play during the non-peak times. Juniors must follow the JUNIOR CODE OF CONDUCT: 1. I will respect others and myself. 2. I will respect the golf course. 3. I will do my personal best. 4. I will be responsible for my actions. Lost Creek Junior Golfer Policies: 1. Shirts must be tucked in. 2. Caps must be worn correctly, and may not be worn backwards. 3. No club throwing, no profanity or abusive language. 4. Damage to the course or any Lost Creek property will not be tolerated. 5. Juniors MUST be 16 years of age with a driver s license to drive a golf cart. 6. If renting a golf cart, juniors must register the cart from the golf shop. GOLF COURSE RULES AND ETIQUETTE 1. All players must register in the golf shop prior to beginning play. 2. Players may not share clubs. Rental clubs are available in the Golf Shop. 3. Fivesomes are allowed, however ALL PLAYERS MUST RIDE. 4. The golf course is for use by golfers only. Cart paths are only for use by golfers riding golf carts. JOGGING, WALKING, RUNNING, SKATEBOARDING, BICYCLING, or ROLLER-BLADING IS NOT ALLOWED ON THE GOLF COURSE AND CART PATHS AT ANY TIME. 5. PETS are not permitted on the golf course at any time. 10

11 6. PRIVATE CARTS must meet guidelines established by the club, and must be registered in the Golf Shop. 7. ON MONDAYS, the course is CLOSED, unless otherwise posted as OPEN for holidays, special events, etc. 8. FOOD OR BEVERAGES may not be brought on to the golf course, or to Club property at anytime. All food and beverages consumed must be purchased at Lost Creek Country Club. 9. FISHING is not allowed anywhere on the golf course, at any time Golf Course Frost Delay Policy One of the challenges of the winter season is FROST. Frost on the greens will require the course to remain closed until the course warms enough to melt the frost. Frost in an indication that the grass blades are frozen, and should not be walked on, mowed, or drove on until the frost is gone. If we mow or drive on the grass before the frost melts, the grass blades will break off, leaving the grass dead. With our golf course being down in the valley, we generally see a larger drop in temperature than what is displayed by the nearest weather station. The maintenance staff will do the best to start play as soon as possible, but not at the risk of harming any turf. At an air temperature of 35 degrees, it is safe for the crew to begin their course setup on areas without visible frost. There may be times when we use irrigation water to melt frost, but this is a practice seldom used due to the addition of unneeded moisture to areas on the course. We will see shaded areas hold onto frost even after an air temperature well above freezing, especially on Hole #1. If frost closes the course, NO ONE WILL LOSE THEIR TEE TIME. The tee sheet will be conducted in order of the original tee times booked. The Golf Course Superintendent, or his assistant, will make the decision as to when the course is officially ready for play, depending on the soil temperature. Please contact the Golf Shop for updates. THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR COOPERATION, UNDERSTANDING, AND PATIENCE. 11

Golf Guide for Members

Golf Guide for Members Golf Is A Sport For Life! 1 Golf at Lost Creek CC Lost Creek Country Club is conveniently located in the beautiful Hill Country of west Austin, only minutes from downtown. Completed