MEMPHIS NATIONAL GOLF CLUB HOUSE AND GOLF RULES

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1 MEMPHIS NATIONAL GOLF CLUB HOUSE AND GOLF RULES Introduction These rules are designed to enhance the enjoyment of Memphis National Golf Club (MNGC) facilities by the membership. An understanding of the rules, combined with the good will of each member will help to achieve this objective. The following rules are subject to change and may be amended or superseded as circumstances warrant and as the Club s Management may deem appropriate. MNGC Rules/Regs Rev

2 HOUSE RULES 1. Hours MNGC will be opened for the convenience of members as follows: Business Office is open Monday through Friday, 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. All other facilities are open Monday through Sunday. Golf Shop hours: In season (March-October) Weekdays 7:00 A.M. 7:00 P.M. Weekends 6:30 A.M. 7:00 P.M. Golf Shop hours: Out of Season (November February) Weekdays 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. Weekends 7:00 A.M. 5:00 P.M. All Club hours are subject to change due to inclement weather. Please check the Memphis National website for updated hours or call the Pro Shop. 2. Food Service Service in Traditions room is available to members and their guests. Under no condition are members allowed in the kitchen or bar area without approval of the General Manager. Due to Health Code and Liquor laws, this policy will be strictly enforced. As a courtesy to the Management, and in the efficient operations of the foodservice, members are requested to make timely reservations (and cancellations) for scheduled parties. On the occasion of special Clubhouse events, members failing to honor their reservations by non-cancellation and "No Show" will be charged 100% of the event charge. All members are to sign their tab or checks with name and member number unless paying with cash. Smoking is not allowed in the clubhouse, but is allowed in designated areas of the grounds. 3. Payment of Fees Club dues are billed on the last day of the calendar month. Club dues are billed for the upcoming month. Statements are to be paid in full by the 25 th of the month. Payments paid after the 25 th are subject to a late payment fee of $25. MNGC Rules/Regs Rev

3 Membership dues and charges not paid by the end of the calendar month will be considered delinquent. All delinquent accounts will be subject to the following: 30 days delinquent: Charging privileges will be revoked 60 days delinquent: Suspension of playing privileges 90 days delinquent: Termination of membership 120 days delinquent: Account will be turned over to collections Any member who becomes more than sixty (60) days delinquent will be subject to automatic payment moving forward. Any member who has been turned over to collections will no longer be eligible for reinstatement and will not be allowed to play as a guest of a current member. Anyone violating this policy is considered trespassing and will be subject to prosecution. All fees, including but not limited to food & beverage, green fees and golf carts, must be paid by either a member or a member's guest at check-in and before play. The club offers several ways of payment including: Cash, Visa, MasterCard, or American Express. Golf Professionals holding PGA cards may play as guests at no charge. 4. Guest of Members Golfing members of MNGC have the privilege to entertain guests as follows: All guests must be registered in the Golf Shop and provide photo identification prior to being issued a playing ticket. Guests will have privileges of the Club upon registration. All guests are the responsibility of the Member and will be held to the same policy. Please make guests aware of all dress code and rules before playing. An individual guest may play no more than five (5) times per calendar year. Exception to this limitation may be allowed by special permission of the Membership Director. All club tournaments including the Wednesday night two man scramble will count towards the guest policy. Unaccompanied guests will be allowed with special permission from the Golf Professional and will be subject to unaccompanied guest rates. Each member is entitled to bring up to eleven (11) guests at any time. Any more than eleven (11) would constitute an outing and they would need to talk to the Tournament Director for fees and tee times. MNGC Rules/Regs Rev

4 House Guest Fees A House Guest is a guest that is staying in the home of a member for a period of time more than two (2) days and less than eight (8). The guest will then pay a one-time fee, to be determined by the club, for the amount of time they are staying with said member. They are responsible for all cart fees and other purchases they incur while playing. 5. Employees All employees of MNGC are supervised by the General Manager, subject to advice of the Board of Directors. Members will not send any employee for any purpose, or call upon any employee for any services, which take them away from their duties. 6. Suggestions/Complaints If a member has a suggestion or a complaint he/she should address the matter to the General Manager, or in writing to the appropriate club committee. Complaints made personally to members of a committee will be forwarded to the General Manager or the Board of Governors. 7. Private Parties The General Manager, or his designee, shall make all arrangements and charges for parties and other functions held at the club. All such arrangements for special or private affairs of any character shall be made in advance. 8. Dress Code MNGC offers its members exceptional golfing and social opportunities. The Board wants you to be comfortable and proud to be affiliated with this club. Proper attire contributes to the overall enjoyment and reputation of our Club. General Attire Prohibited attire includes tank tops (defined as sleeveless shirts or blouses with a scooped neck and back, whether round or V-necked), short-shorts, jogging suits (defined as those with elasticized ankles), swim and gym wear. Appropriate shoes must be worn in all areas at all times. Fashionable denim pants and skirts are acceptable in the clubhouse. Dresses, whether strapless, off the shoulder, halter or spaghetti strap are allowed as evening wear after 6:00 pm and at Holiday events. MNGC Rules/Regs Rev

5 Golf Course/Practice Area Attire a) General: Denim pants and shorts (jeans), regardless of color, are not allowed on the golf course or practice facilities. Soft spikes are required to play golf at Memphis National. b) Gentlemen (All ages): Gentlemen must wear collared shirts, with the exception of mock neck golf shirts. The exception being that the mock must be at least 1½ inches in either short or long sleeves. This is an effort to conform to the new dress code that the PGA has adopted. All golf pants, tailored slacks or Bermuda shorts are considered appropriate as long as they are not made of denim. Shirts must be tucked in. Hats, caps and visors must be worn "bill facing forward". c) Ladies (All ages): Ladies must wear golf shirts or blouses, tailored slacks, skirts, shorts or Bermuda shorts (exclusive of those made with denim). PLEASE NOTE: The Board, MNGC Members, the General Manager and his staff, are all responsible for bringing dress code violations to the attention of our members and guests as they occur. By request of the Board, the entire MNGC staff is responsible for and will enforce this Dress Code. The Board has authorized them to ask any Member and/or Guest to comply with the dress code or privileges may not be extended. It is the responsibility of each Member (when inviting Guests) to inform them of the Dress Code to avoid any possible embarrassment. Also, note that in the dining areas, the Dress Code may be altered during functions, golf tournaments and certain other member activities. Denim is permitted in the Traditions room. 9. Notices and Petitions No notice, subscription, paper, or petition, except such as related to Club affairs, shall be posted or circulated. No article may be exposed for sale, nor any advertising permitted in the Clubhouse, Golf Shop, or upon Club property except with approval of the General Manager. 10. Children / Youths Children are defined as boys and girls under the age of twelve (12). Parents or other adults bringing children into the Clubhouse and on the Golf Course, under the rights given above, must keep them in their immediate presence and under their control. At the discretion of Management, children will be permitted access MNGC Rules/Regs Rev

6 to the Clubhouse when not accompanied by an adult. Minors are not allowed to sit at the bar under any circumstance. i. All member's children, years of age and residing in the same household, shall be considered Youths by definition. All Youth play is subject to adult priority and discretion of the Golf Professional or Starter. The Golf Operations Committee or the Head Golf Professional at their discretion may revoke a Youth's privileges. 11. Parking A fine maybe levied by local authorities to member(s) parking cars across parking lines, in fire zones, restricted areas, or handicap spaces in accordance with city laws. Accredited identification on vehicle is required for use of handicap parking zones without fine. 12. Pets Pets are not permitted in the Clubhouse or on the grounds unless permitted by the Club Manager. 13. Conduct Profane and abusive language or disorderly conduct will not be tolerated, and the General Manager or his designee shall have the power to summarily evict from the premises any person or persons flagrantly violating this rule, reporting same to the Board. 14. Lost Articles The Club is not responsible for valuables lost or stolen upon the premises. Lost and found articles should be reported and/or returned to the Golf Shop or Restaurant 15. Merchandise/Gift Certificates/Credit Books Any merchandise purchased at the Golf Shop may be returned for credit or for a replacement item if the item is defective, the wrong size, or style. Gift Certificates and Credit Books issued from the Golf Shop may be used for purchases of merchandise only. All credit books accumulated during the year must be used by the end of the fiscal year (December 26 th ). Gift Certificates MNGC Rules/Regs Rev

7 expire one year to the date of issue and must be utilized within that timeframe. 16. Membership Memphis National is a Membership by Invitation Only Club. Each Member Candidate must be sponsored by an Existing Member before being extended membership privileges. In the event a Member Candidate does not have a Member Sponsor, the Memphis National Ambassador Committee will assist in the sponsorship process. Family memberships consist of the primary member, spouse and dependents under the age of 25. A dependent is classified as a son, daughter, or anyone which you have legal custody. Qualifying dependents must live in the same household as the primary member. Memphis National offers Social Memberships to residents of the neighboring communities. Neighboring communities consist of The Fairways, Halle Plantations, and Levee Oaks. Social memberships are non-golfing memberships. All social members will be held to the same guest policy as non-members. Social members are extended privileges to all social functions and have dining privileges. Any Member wishing to resign their membership must provide written or ed notice to the Club Controller. Resignations will take effect thirty (30) days from the next billing cycle. Once a new billing cycle has begun, members will be responsible for the current and following month s dues. (e.g. resignations received 1/31/2011 will be effective 2/28/2011. Resignations received 2/2/2011 will be effective 3/31/2011.) Any Former Member wishing to reinstate their membership within 8 months of resignation will be required to sign a 24 month commitment letter and pay any back dues for the months they were resigned. All reinstatements are subject to any applicable initiation fees. Medical downgrades are permitted for Members who are physically unable to play golf for a minimum of 2 months. Proper documentation from a licensed physician must be submitted to the club prior to being downgraded. The Club will not issue credits or prorates once a new billing cycle has begun. MNGC Rules/Regs Rev

8 GOLF COURSE RULES MNGC, as other private country clubs, is comprised of ladies and gentlemen. The essence of good behavior on the course is to play and to maintain our facility so that everyone will derive maximum pleasure and pride on its condition and use. Such behavior includes counting scores correctly, raking bunkers, repairing divots and ball marks, keeping up with the group in front of you, or permitting faster groups to play through, and carefully observing the established rules and etiquette of the game of golf. 1. Hours The golf course will be open Monday through Sunday. For scheduled hours, please visit the club website at 2. Players All players wishing to play must check in with the golf shop. They must obtain and possess a receipt to play whether walking or riding in a cart. Each player must have his or her own set of clubs. Rental sets are available in the Golf Shop. 3. Schedule of Play The Golf Operations Committee may at their discretion designate certain courses to be restricted for play. This may include, but is not limited to Ladies Day/Evening, Couples Twilight, special Club weekend tournament and Wednesday Evening Scrambles. 4. Local Rules Pertaining to Play a. Except as modified by local rules, the rules of the United States Golf Association shall govern play on the courses. b. All fences wooden, iron or barbed wire will be treated as out of bounds (O.B.) and should be treated as such. (Rule 24) c. All roads separating holes and golf courses are defined as O.B. d. All lakes and ditches shall be played as water hazards. e. White stakes separating the Short Game Facility and #18 Champions are Out of Bounds. The white stakes between #10 Legends and #18 Champions MNGC Rules/Regs Rev

9 pertain only to #10 Legends. Any shot crossing from the #10 Legends tee will be deemed out of bounds. Any shot while playing #18 Champions the cross the white stakes will be played as lies. f. Any staked trees or flowers beds must be played as immovable obstruction and will require that you take a free drop nearest point of relief no closer to the hole. (Rule 24) ex. #9 on Legends to the left of the fairway by parking lot. Pampas Grass is not considered a flowering plant. g. The Head Golf Professional will post any changes to the local rules conspicuously in the pro shop and clubhouse. 5. Pace of Play a. Four hours and fifteen minutes (4 ¼ hours) is the maximum amount of time required to complete 18 holes of golf. In some cases a group may be directed to advance to the next hole to speed up play. Marshalls will be responsible for monitoring pace of play. b. All play that started on the first tee and has finished nine (9) holes shall have precedence over play starting on the 10 th tee. Players making the turn that stop for more than the equivalent of one tee time (normally 8-10 minutes) to purchase provisions and use facilities will lose their spot in play.. 6. Basic Etiquette a. Respect other members and always allow them to play through. b. No loud and abusive language. c. Yell "Fore" decisively if you have hit an errant shot. d. Repair all ball marks on greens. e. Replace or repair divots made on course. f. Never throw or slam the rakes. g. Rake the bunkers, leaving the rakes in bunkers where they may be reached without entering the bunker. h. Keep up with the group in front of you to maintain speed of play. i. No wading in lakes and ditches looking for golf balls. j. Refrain from arguing with Golf Professionals and Marshals regarding golf course decisions. Such behavior is regarded as unacceptable at this golf club. MNGC Rules/Regs Rev

10 7. Reserved Tee Times For play during the week, you may make starting tee times seven (7) days in advance. For upcoming weekend and Holiday Play days, the golf shop will take tee time reservations on Tuesday morning s beginning at 9:00 A.M. All legal holidays and the day after Thanksgiving have been designated as Holiday Play days. Each member may make a maximum of two (2) tee times per round (morning & afternoon). Tee times will be scheduled normally every eight (8) minutes and will start promptly. Tee times govern all play and take priority over walk-ons. It is recommended that you make tee times even during the week. When making tee times please give the day, name, member #, guests, and number of players in the group. All guests must provide photo identification upon check in. 8. Starting Procedures Sequence of starting will be the responsibility of the Starter or his representatives. Tee times will normally be in the time order as listed on the tee sheets unless there is a delay for weather, frost, or fog. Each player must check in with the Golf Shop before play. Players should be at the tee box ten (10) minutes before their scheduled tee time and provide a playing receipt to the Starter before teeing off. The Starter will instruct the group as to when they can approach the first tee box as well as provide information regarding specific regulations, course conditions, rules of play, and the importance of good player conduct/etiquette. Players who have missed their tee time, or do not have a reserved tee time (walk-on), will loose their order of play position and will be placed at the next available time on the tee sheet. The Golf Shop may also authorize players to start on the back nine in the event play will be expedited thereby. Golf operations reserve the right to audit all players on the courses at anytime. 9. Unit of Play Four-somes will be the primary unit of play on the course during weekend/holiday operations. Singles, two-somes, and five-somes may be authorized to play by the on duty Golf Professional. Their decision will be determined in the best interest of players using or waiting to use the course. a) There will be no singles or two-somes allowed on the golf course before 11:00 A.M. on weekends and holidays without permission from the on duty Golf Professional. The starter is responsible for pairing up singles and twosomes to keep the pace of play flowing smoothly. Fivesomes will not be permitted under any circumstances on MNGC Rules/Regs Rev

11 weekends and/or holidays during season (March 1 October 31). Fivesomes must adhere to the pace of play policy at all times. MNGC Rules/Regs Rev

12 10. Marshalling Marshalling play on the golf course is the responsibility of the Head Golf Professional or his designee. In cooperation with the Golf Operations Committee, Marshals will insure that members/guests conduct themselves and utilize the course in the appropriate manner. In addition, they will insure that all rules/regulations are followed and that play proceeds as rapidly as circumstances permit. Willful or flagrant violations of rules/regulations, players conduct or course etiquette will be reported to the Board of Governors through the Golf Operations Committee for appropriate action. 11. Driving Range The driving range is available for members and allows for unlimited use. Members and their guests must check in with the Golf Shop prior to using the driving range. All Members and guests must provide a range pass to the Range Marshall before using the driving range. Member's guest may use the facility on their particular day of play only. Driving range hours change from time to time dependent on daylight savings time and weather conditions. Please ask the Golf Shop or consult the posted schedule. Range balls must be hit from the designated tee area. Moving of tee stations and bag stands are prohibited. If a member or guest needs assistance with tee stations, please ask the range starter. During the course of a round, playing with range balls on the golf course is prohibited. Carts are prohibited on the driving range at all times. 12. Practicing The practice putting areas, driving range, and the practice bunker are available most of the time baring any bad weather, frost, snow or maintenance to such areas. Pitching or chipping to the Short Range Practice Facility or putting greens is permitted in designated areas only. Shag bags used for practice are prohibited on the course at all times. Only Members and their accompanied guests are allowed to use practice facilities. 13. Scores/Handicaps Each member participating in a member event is required to have an established handicap that is recorded and maintained by the club. For each round played, every member is responsible for turning in his or her scores and applying Equitable Stroke Control (ESC) where needed. Scores and handicaps may be reviewed and/or adjusted at any time by the Handicap Chairperson. Any member who has failed to comply with the Handicapping System may be declared ineligible to compete in a Club Tournament at the discretion of the Golf Operations Committee and/or Head Golf Professional and is subject to standard penalty procedures of the Handicapping System. MNGC Rules/Regs Rev

13 14. Reciprocal Play Arnold Palmer Management Group has multiple courses throughout the country and with your membership comes the ability to reciprocate with these other courses. If you wish to travel to one of these other courses please contact the golf shop or general manager and we will be glad to make a tee time for you. If you need a list of courses that are managed by the Palmer Group please contact the golf shop or membership director. MNGC Rules/Regs Rev

14 Golf Cart Regulations 1. Use of golf carts may be prohibited or restricted at the discretion of the Head Golf Professional and the Golf Course Superintendent. The purpose of regulations concerning the use of carts is to protect the course from damage to the greatest possible extent by avoiding wet areas and undue wear and tear on grass, trees, and plants. Common sense and good judgment by those using carts will do more to protect both the carts and the courses. 2. Carts are to be returned to designated cart return stations after usage. Under no circumstance are carts allowed to be left in the parking lot. Failure to adhere to this policy may result in immediate suspension of cart privileges. 3. No cart is to be taken from the Cart Storage area until authorized by a golf shop or cart attendant. Each player utilizing a golf cart is responsible securing a cart receipt prior to the start of play. Cart receipts will be issued to the player in the Golf Shop only. 4. The Golf Carts are the property of MNGC. Personal carts are allowed for residents of Halle, Plantations, The Fairways, and Levee Oaks with the approval of Club Management. Storing and/or trailering of personal carts is prohibited. 5. Each person using a rental cart is financially responsible for any damage due to negligence or carelessness. 6. Golf cart operators must: i. Be at least sixteen (16) years of age and possess a valid Drivers License. ii. Stay at least thirty (30) yards from Tees and Greens. Observe the white posts placed in the first cut of rough. This will direct you to return to the cart path unless other signage directs you differently. iii. Observe the Cart Path Only rule when it is in accordance. iv. When carts are allowed off Cart Paths, operators must adhere to the 90-Degree rule at all times. v. Remain on the cart paths when directed to do so by miscellaneous signage, the starter, a member of the Golf Shop staff, or the Grounds crew. MNGC Rules/Regs Rev

15 vi. Observe all cart control signs and/or ropes keeping carts out of repair areas. vii. Remain on the cart path at all times on all par 3 holes. 7. No more than two (2) riders per golf cart. Riding or standing on the back of carts to get to the next tee is dangerous and is prohibited. 8. Small children should not be left unattended on a golf cart at any time. 9. To insure adequate carts are available, The Golf Shop has the right to limit golf carts to one (1) cart for two players and two (2) carts per foursome. Guidelines for Violations of Rules: 1 st offense of breach of rules: Letter from the Dept Head of that given area and supported by the committee chairman. 2 nd offense of breach of rules: Letter from Club Manager and a meeting with the Club Manager to explain or defend one s self for the breach of rules 3 rd offense of breach of rules: Fine and/or suspension of privileges from the club to be determined by the Club Manager. Note: Flagrant violations may result in immediate eviction from the premises and possible escort by the Collierville Police Department. MNGC Rules/Regs Rev