Tulsa Country Club 2015 Member Golf Guide & Calendar

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2 Tulsa Country Club 2015 Member Golf Guide & Calendar Important Contact Information Business Office Golf Shop Golf Shop General Manager Jason Fiscus PGA Golf Professional Jeff Combe Golf Assistants Allen Little Garrison Marx Pro Shop Manager/Merchandiser Samantha Combe Golf Course Superintendent Brady Finton Assistant Superintendents Jeff Osburn Salvador Saldivar Membership & Marketing Lesley Stone Dear Club Member, The 2015 course conditions should be even better than last year as the course has another year of maturity following a successful 2011 renovation. Rees Jones did a spectacular job of restoring and enhancing our classic A.W. Tillinghast track, and the finished product has exceeded all our expectations. These two masters of the craft combined to create a course to rival any in the region, and we are fortunate to call it our home. This booklet is a guide to all of the events, services and activities planned by our golf staff in Jeff Combe and his team are anxious to serve you and your guests before, during and after each round, while Brady Finton and his crew have worked tirelessly to provide fantastic playing conditions. We look forward to taking great care of you and your guests at your Club. Thank you, Jason Fiscus General Manager

3 PACE OF PLAY Pace of play is to be a maximum of 4 hours for an 18-hole round of golf. Please keep pace with the group in front of you. Here are a few tips to help maintain a proper pace: Always look forward not back. On the tee, the player who is ready should hit. Play as soon as the group ahead is clear. Take appropriate clubs to your ball and hit without delay. When riding in a cart, drop your partner at their ball, and then continue to yours. On the green, place extra clubs between the green and the next tee. Study your putt while others are putting. Putt out if possible instead of marking. Leave the green immediately after holing out and proceed to the next tee. Complete your scorecard on the next tee. 90-Degree Rule Members are asked to use the 90- degree rule (diagramed to the right) at all times when carts are allowed off of the cart paths. This practice helps ensure the best possible playing conditions in the landing zones of the golf course. Thank you

4 2015 MEN S GOLF CALENDAR March Sat. 7 th - Men s Jack Frost Event Sat. 28 th - Golf Course Beautification Tournament Tues. 31 st Spring Men s League Starts (5:30 Shotgun) April Sat. 4 th Demo Day Sun. 12 th Spring Swing May Sat. 2 nd Men s Four Ball Championship Sun. 3 rd Men s Four Ball Championship Thurs. 7 th Men s Twilight June Tues. 2 nd Last Day of Spring Men s League Wed. 3 rd 6 th - Tillinghast Invitational Thurs. 11 th Men s Twilight July Wed. 8 th Challenge Cup Pairings Party 6:30 p.m. Fri. 10 th Sun. 12 th Challenge Cup Thurs. 16 th Men s Twilight Tues. 28 th Fall Men s League Starts (5:30 Shotgun) August Sat. 8 th - Sun. 9th Men s Club Championship Thurs. 13 th Men s Twilight Sat. 15 th Sun. 16 th Men s Club Championship Wed. 26 th Men s One Day Member Guest

5 2015 MEN S GOLF CALENDAR (Cont.) September Wed. 9 th Fri. 11 th Men s Senior Invitational Sat. 26 th Sun. 27 th Men s Senior Club Championship Wed. 30 th Men s One Day Member Guest October Tues. 6 th Fall Men s League Ends Wed. 7 th Fri. 9 th Tillinghast Oaks Country Club Fri. 16 th - Sat. 17 th Men s Member Member Sat. 24 th Sun. 25 th Men s Tournament of Champions November Sun.. 1 st - TCC Charity Event Sat. 7 th TCC Champions Dinner 2015 Tillinghast Invitational Wed., June. 3 rd Sat., June 6 th 2015 COUPLES GOLF CALENDAR Any male and female golf members may play together in Couples or Mixed events. In order to play as a team in the Couples Club Championship, players must have participated as a team in at least three Couples events prior to the Championship. March Sat. 28 th - Beautification Event May Fri. 22 nd - Couples Twilight April Sun. 12 th - TCC Spring Swing June Sun. 14 th Couples Event

6 July Wed. 8 th Pairings Party Fri. 10 th Sun. 12 th - Challenge Cup Fri. 31 st Couples Twilight August Fri. 21 st - Couples Twilight September Fri. 18 th Couples Twilight October Sun. 4 th - Couples Club Championship Wed. 7 th Fri. 19 th - Tillinghast Cup (Oaks CC) November Sun. 1 st - TCC Charity Event Sun. 7 th - Champions Dinner 2015 LADIES CLINIC SCHEDULE Clinics Open To All Ladies Great for beginners and more experienced golfers. This is a fun, no-pressure way to learn key golf skills. May 1 st, 8 th, 15 th, 22 nd and 29 th 10:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Cost for entire 5 morning sessions is $35 May 5 th, 7 th, 12 th, 14 th and 19 th 5:45 p.m. 6:45 p.m. Cost for entire 5 evening sessions is $35 Additional Ladies clinics hosted one night per week, June - August, 5:45-6:45 p.m. The night of the week will be determined after the May Ladies Clinic by those participating. **Designated ladies group play times are Tuesday mornings and Wednesday evenings (changed for 2015)

7 2015 LADIES GOLF CALENDAR February Thurs. 26 th Ladies Golf Cocktail Party March Sat. 28 th Beautification Event April Sat. 4 th Demo Day Sun. 12 th - Spring Swing Tues. 14 th Ladies Event 24 th Ladies Interclub Tues. 28 th Ladies Guest Day May Fri. May 1 st Ladies Interclub Tues. 12 th Ladies Event Wed. 20 th Ladies Twilight Fri. 29 th Ladies Interclub June Tues. 16 th Ladies Event Wed. 24 th Ladies Evening Event Tues. 30 th Ladies Guest Day July Tues. 7 th - Ladies Event Fri. 31 st Ladies Interclub August Tues. 4 th - Ladies Event Wed. 19 th Ladies 9 Hole Evening Guest Day Fri. 21 st Ladies Interclub Fri. 28 th Sun. 30 th Women s Club Championship September Fri. 18 th Ladies Interclub Tues. 29 th Ladies guest Day

8 October Wed. 7 th Fri. 9 th Tillinghast Oaks Country Club Tues. 13 th Women s Senior Club Championship Thurs. 15 th Women s Senior Club Championship Tues. 20 th Wed. 21 st Women s Invitational November Nov. 1 st Charity Event TEE TIMES AVAILABLE FOR OPEN JUNIOR PLAY Tuesday: Wednesday through Friday: Saturday, Sunday, Holidays: Anytime Before 11:30 a.m. or After 2 p.m. After Noon Juniors 16 and over (or at the Golf Professional s discretion) may play at anytime as long as they are accompanied by an adult during adult hours. Please note that we do not charge a Guest Fee when a Junior Golfer under age 18 brings a friend to play, provided that they have made a tee time and received prior approval from the Golf Shop JUNIOR GOLF CALENDAR Junior Clinic - Session 1 June 9 th Fri. 12 th 8:00-10:00 a.m. Cost - $80 Junior Clinic - Session 2 July 28 th Fri. 31 st 8:00-10:00 a.m. Cost - $80 Parent-Junior Event Sunday, June 28 th (2:00 p.m.) Parent-Junior Event Saturday, August 1 st (1:30 p.m.) Parent Junior Event Sunday, August 23 rd (2:00 p.m.) Parent Junior Event Sunday, September 20 th (2:00 p.m.) Junior Club Championship - Thursday, August 6 th 10 a.m. Championship will be flighted by age groups: 11 yrs & Under yrs, yrs

9 GOLF HANDICAPS Handicaps based on the official U.S.G.A. formula are established and maintained for all golf members. A minimal fee is charged by the Club to maintain your handicap and is billed during the first quarter of each year if you have an established handicap or once you set up a handicap. It is required that each player post his/her score for every round. This includes the correct score using equitable stroke control (ESC) and the correct tee information to the Pro Shop. Scores that should be posted include: Post scores from home and away course(s). For an away course, please give the course rating and slope. Post scores in all forms of play: match play, stroke play, even team competitions in which you are requested to pick up your ball. Post your score when you play at least 13 out of 18 holes or at least 7 out of 9 holes. On the holes you didn t play, record par plus any handicap strokes you would have received. Post your 9-hole scores even if it is the same 9 holes from different days. The computer will simply combine the two 9 holes into an 18-hole score. The computer will add each 9-hole Course Rating together and average the Slope Ratings. Equitable Stroke Control Handicap Maximum Number on any Hole 9 or less Double Bogey 10 through through through or more 10 Handicaps will be computed throughout the year. The handicaps will be updated and posted on the 1 st and 15 th of each month. For your convenience, a computer monitor is located in the Member Services area to provide updated handicap information.

10 RULES FOR THE USE OF GOLF CARTS In order to provide the finest golf course and playing conditions possible for the enjoyment of our membership, the following rules have been approved by the Board of Directors. It is each member s responsibility to adhere to these rules as they will be strictly enforced. Electric Carts Electric carts must observe the 90-degree rule at all times unless conditions require paths only. Electric carts must not go past brown posts around the greens and bunkers. When you reach the post, please return to the path. Members shall be solely responsible for any damage to the cart. Children under age 18 are not allowed to drive or rent carts. Members children age 18 and older may use carts, provided that their parent s consent has been given to the Pro Shop Staff. Electric carts must remain on paths around tee areas. Electric carts are NOT allowed on the driving range tee. Music is allowed on the cart as long as the volume allows it to be heard only on that cart. Pull/Push Cart Rules Pull/Push carts are NOT allowed on the driving range tee. Pull/Push must remain on cart paths around tee areas. Pull/Push carts must remain outside the green and bunker complex area when approaching the greens. Carry bags must not be on the greens or the collars of the greens. Cart Rule Enforcement The Board of Directors has required the Head Professional and his Staff to monitor and enforce these rules. Members who fail to obey the rules will be sanctioned as follows. Please remember that members are responsible for the actions of their guest(s) at all times. First Offense: Written letter of reprimand/warning. Second Offense: If occurring within six months of a reprimand/warning: Suspension of cart use privileges for 30 days. Third Offense: Shall be referred to the Board of Directors for appropriate disciplinary action.

11 GOLF COURSE DRESS CODE All male and female members, junior golfers, guests of members and non-playing spectators shall be properly attired on the course or practice areas and shall adhere to the same dress code. Men Male golfers and guests must wear collared shirts (no T-shirts allowed). Turtlenecks and/or mock turtlenecks with a minimum of a 1½-inch collar may be worn. No blue jeans or denim jeans will be allowed. No swimming attire, gym shorts, denim shorts or blue jean shorts, tennis shorts or coaching shorts will be allowed. Shorts must be no shorter than mid-thigh. No cargo shorts or shorts with drawstrings may be worn at any time. Shirttails must be tucked in. Women Female golfers and guests shall be attired in a manner proper for a family country club. No halter-tops or tank tops will be allowed. Shirts must have either sleeves or a collar. No denim or blue jeans will be allowed. No swimming attire, gym shorts, denim or blue jean shorts, tennis shorts or short shorts will be allowed. Shorts must be no shorter than the mid-thigh in length. Shirttails must be tucked in, except that shirttails with a continuous hem that are designed to be worn untucked are not required to be tucked in. Juniors & Non-Playing Spectators Must be properly attired and adhere to same dress code as adults. Golf shoes must be spikeless. It is the member s responsibility to inform guests of TCC s dress code. Please help avoid uncomfortable situations with regard to the dress code by making sure guests are informed of the club s policies. Golf Shop Staff has been instructed by the Board of Directors to enforce the dress code with no exceptions. Music on Golf Course Music is allowed to be played while on the golf course, as long as it is only able to be heard within the golf cart. Please be courteous to other golfers. I'm hitting the woods just great, but I'm having a terrible time getting out of them" -Harry Tofcano

12 GOLF GROUPS A foursome of golfers is the recognized group. Fivesomes are allowed with a maximum of four players walking as long as they maintain their proper position on the golf course at all times. Golf group rules are subject to change as indicated by conditions. At peak periods, the Pro Shop will pair singles, twosomes and threesomes together to make foursomes. Peak periods shall be weekends and holidays before 2 p.m., weekdays between noon and 2p.m. and other times at the discretion of the Pro Shop. STARTING TIMES Starting times are taken to ensure efficient play on all days. Please give the names of all the players in the group when making a tee time. For the convenience of the members, tee times are taken one week in advance for Tuesday through Friday, and two days in advance for Saturday, Sunday and Holidays. Saturday and Sunday starting times are taken at 7 a.m. by phone. On-line tee times may be booked starting at 7 a.m. April 1-September 30 - Course opens at 7:30 a.m. October 1- March 31 - Course opens at 8 a.m. On-line tee times may be made starting at 7 a.m. and 7:30 a.m. by phone for Monday Holidays. The procedure may vary from time to time, if needed. In case of inclement weather, starting times will begin when the course is opened for play. Starting times originally scheduled for play prior to course opening will be started on the back nine as permitted and the golf staff will attempt to reschedule those groups off the front nine later. A member may reserve only one time each for Saturday, Sunday and Monday Holidays. GOLF RULES AND ETIQUETTE USGA Rules will govern play, except where modified by local rules. No practicing will be allowed on the course of play. One player hitting multiple balls on the course is not permitted. All divots taken or displaced on the tee or in the fairway should be filled in with Sand or kicked in if not replaceable. All ball marks on the greens should be properly repaired. All Bunkers should be raked properly and smoothed upon leaving. As a courtesy to other members, please silence all cell phones and pagers. "I'd give up golf if I didn't have so many sweaters." -Bob Hope

13 PRACTICE FACILITIES The hitting of practice balls must be confined to the driving range. The range will open at 7 a.m. during the season and 8 a.m. during the winter. The driving range will close 1 hour before sunset. Please observe all signs in the designated practice areas when using the tee. Small children must be accompanied by an adult for their safety, as well as that of others. Bump and run shots will be permitted on the practice putting green. Lofted, high pitch shots or short approach shots will not be allowed on the putting green. Use the chipping/short game green located between #9 green and #10 tee for these shots. With all this practice you will want to be in the Hole-in-One Club! Don t let your big day go unrewarded. Make a hole-in-one and receive a Club & Golf Shop credit from all participating members! Cost is just $5 per hole-in-one to participate. All members are automatically enrolled unless you choose to opt out. Custom Club Fitting TCC s Golf Professional staff can custom fit you for golf clubs. This is highly recommended for all level of players! TCC s Shop has club-fitting carts for the following club manufacturers: Titleist, Cobra, Mizuno and Ping. Jeff Combe uses the Flight Scope Launch Monitor for fittings. "If you watch a game, it's fun. If you play it, it's recreation. If you work at it, it's golf." -Bob Hope

14 GOLF INSTRUCTION Individual Lessons Jeff Combe - $60 (3 Lessons for $150) Non-Members - $70 Allen Little - $35 (3 Lessons for $90) Garrison Marx - $35 (3 Lessons for $90 Playing Lessons (4 Holes) Jeff Combe - $75 Allen Little - $50 Garrison Marx - $50 *Video Lessons available - Call golf shop ( ) for details Junior Golfer Individual Lesson Rate Jeff Combe - $25 Non-Member - $35 Allen Little - $20 Garrison Marx - $20 GOLF SHOP MEMBER PRICING PROGRAM TCC members receive a discount off the marked price on most merchandise in the Pro Shop. It s just one more privilege of membership at Tulsa Country Club. GOLF SHOP MERCHANDISE MEMBER PRICING PROGRAM Women s Apparel - 20% discount Men s Apparel - 10% to 20% discount (Based on amount) Golf Shoes - 15% or the lowest approved price by manufacture Golf Bags - 15% or lowest approved price by manufacture Golf Clubs - 20% discount or the lowest approved by manufacture Golf Balls & Gloves are priced below suggested retail prices. Additional discount on golf balls purchased by the dozen "Golf tips are like aspirin. One may do you good, but if you swallow the whole bottle you will be lucky to survive." -Harvey Penick

15 GOLF REGISTRATION, FEES & TEE TIME POLICIES GOLFER REGISTRATION All members and guests must register in the Pro Shop prior to play. GUEST PLAY Guest play is limited to 2 guests per member at these times: Wednesday, Thursday & Friday between Noon and 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Sunday & Holidays before 12:30 p.m. GUEST FEES 18-Hole Fees Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday - $70 Friday, Saturday, Sunday - $90 9-Hole Fees Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday - $40 Friday, Saturday, Sunday - $50 Please note that an increased guest fee of $150 will be charged for any individual guest that exceeds 8 total rounds during a calendar year. Total rounds for an individual guest may not exceed 12 for the year. GOLF FEES FOR IMMEDIATE FAMILY A member s immediate family mother, father, brother, sister, adult children and in-laws are entitled to a reduced guest fee. Each family member may play at this reduced fee up to four times per year. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday - $43 Friday, Saturday, Sunday - $53 *Note - The applicable cart fee will be charged for guests playing more than 18 holes on the same day. CART FEES 18 Holes - $15 / 9 Holes - $7.50

16 TPI GOLF ASSESSMENT - Program Cost - $375 Improve Your Golf Game by Doing What the Pros Do! The Player Development & Performance (PDP) program, developed in partnership with the Titleist Performance Institute (TPI), is designed for all TCC members. This unique program can be the key to taking your game to the next level. Built using systems typically only available to the PGA Tour Professional, our PDP program utilizes the latest technology in swing science, coaching, biomechanics and physical conditioning to improve your performance and ultimately lower your scores. Here is what you can expect when you register for the program: Detailed swing analysis with Jeff Combe, Head Teaching Professional, including 2D video analysis and 3D motion technology to determine your swing pattern and kinematic sequence. Comprehensive, golf-specific physical assessment with Sean Riley, DC and Ryan Smith, PT, TPI Certified Fitness/Medical Professionals, to identify physical limitations contributing to swing faults, power inefficiency and body pain. Custom, 18 session, online, individualized fitness program designed to overcome your limitations and optimize potential. Personal weblink to MYTPI.com allowing access to your custom fitness program and the latest golf, health and fitness information. Complimentary personal training session with Jen Bowen, TCC Personal Trainer, to begin the process of improving your body s fitness and flexibility.

17 Invest in the most important aspect of your golf game YOU! The PDP program is completed in three segments which will take approximately 3 hours to complete Segments include: 30 minutes for the 2-D video and 3-D motion swing analysis. 1.5 hours for the comprehensive physical assessment and custom conditioning program. 1 hour for the complimentary training session. By combining the best of technology, training, and instruction, TCC has created a complete, PGA Tour level golf performance and improvement program. SwingFit gives you access to TPI s proprietary testing and training system which will identify any limitations and improve the four key areas most important for you to hit the golf ball repeatedly with ease: Flexibility, Mobility, Stability, and Strength. Whether it is consistency, improvement, and ultimately more fun that you seek; do what the pros do and enroll in the Player Development and Performance program at TCC. To learn more about the program, visit the TCC website at tulsacountryclub.com or SwingFitTulsa.com. You can also call Jeff Combe in the Golf Shop at or Sean Riley, DC or Ryan Smith, PT at "As you walk down the fairway of life you must smell the roses, for you only get to play one round." -Ben Hogan

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20 Tulsa Country Club formed in March; clubhouse, tennis courts and a ninehole golf course with sand greens built on 80 acres leased form Dr. S. G. Kennedy. Country club members from Oklahoma City, Shawnee, Muskogee and Tulsa meet at TCC to form the Oklahoma Golf Association. TCC hosts first Oklahoma State Amateur and First Oklahoma Open. Fire destroys original clubhouse. Golf course expanded to 18 holes. Famed golf course architect A. W. Tillinghast engaged to design new course and put in grass greens. Bill Mehlhorn wins Oklahoma Open (a PGA Tour event), on the TCC course. Mehlhorn previously served as TCC head pro and later played on the first U.S. Ryder Cup team. Oklahoman Dick Grout edges out Gene Sarazen and other tour pros to win the Oklahoma Open at TCC Club hosts U.S. Women s Amateur Tournament. New $1 million clubhouse opens on west side of grounds and holes renumbered. Miller Barber wins Roy Clark Senior PGA, a forerunner of the Champions Tour. Club hosts NCAA Women s Division I Championship. First of three straight years of Tulsa s stop on the LPGA Tour played at Tulsa Country Club. Club hosts U.S. Senior Women s Amateur Championship. Golf course reopens after redesign and complete renovation by The Open Doctor, Rees Jones Club hosts NCAA Women s Division I Championship. Site of the 2015 U.S. Girls Junior Championship in July TCC TEXT CLUB Receive texts from TCC related to golf news. Free to join sign up on your online profile under the Text Messaging Address area. For problems, lstone@tulsacountryclub.com to sign up. Golf Shop Club Phone Fax tulsacountryclub.com