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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 Merchandise Manager Kevin Tracey, PGA Steve Satterstrom, PGA Alex Rossi alex.rossi@clubcorp.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 Savings 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 or check is not accepted. 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. 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. GOLF COURSE INFORMATION GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT: Craig Loving craig.loving@clubcorp.com 3

4 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 unless the Head Golf Professional makes special approval. 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 having the member call in advance to reserve a tee time. GOLF FEES Effective January 1, 2018 Tuesday Thursday Accompanied Guest Fee (cart included) Before 1PM $75 1PM - 3PM $60 After 3PM $45 Junior** $25 15 and younger 4

5 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! Please inquire with the Golf Shop for exact pricing. 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 under. 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 contain 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. 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. 5

6 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 Golf Shop. 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 $13.00 monthly Push Cart Storage Fee $13.00 monthly Handicap Fee GHIN $42.50 annually Locker Fee & Shoe Services (See Locker room) Full Locker $ annually Half Locker $ annually BAG STORAGE Make room in the trunk of your car by letting us store and clean your golf clubs. The charge is only $13 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 6

7 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 hole-inone 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!! For Society and Signature Gold Members, not only will this benefit be available here, you ll also be able to take advantage of your discount at other participating ClubCorp clubs that are included in your Society or Signature Gold privileges. Gift certificates 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, 7

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.

8 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. Professional Golf Instruction The 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. Steve Satterstrom, PGA Director of Instruction 90 minute Lesson Member $90 / Guest $110 Junior Lesson Member $75 / Guest $95 Assistant Golf Professionals Cody Mee, Jesse, Verley, Monika Matthews 8

9 60 minute lesson Member $60 / Guest $75 Junior Golf Academy - $200 per month per child Tuesdays and Thursdays 4:30-6pm Ladies Clinic Tuesdays 5-6pm March October ~ 3:30-4:30 November - February LOST CREEK COUNTRY CLUB JUNIOR GOLF POLICIES A junior golfer shall include any golfer age 15 and under. Junior golfers MUST check in the Golf Shop before beginning play. Junior tee times: On weekdays, approved juniors may play at anytime and nonapproved juniors may play at any time when accompanied by an adult. 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. Juniors must also follow the Junior Rules and 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 and possess a VALID driver s license to drive a golf cart. 6. If renting a golf cart, juniors must register the cart from the golf shop. 9

10 7. Juniors MUST adhere to all Lost Creek Golf Policies and Rules of Play. Juniors riding in a cart under the age of 13 accompanied by an adult are complimentary 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 twice monthly, weekend tournaments throughout the year, league play, and Ace of the Month/Year. MENS GOLF ASSOCIATION (MGA) Annual dues are $75. 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. Sign up online at for any of the MGA tournaments. MGA meetings are held monthly and are open for anyone wishing to attend. MENS OPEN The Mens Open plays Tues, Thurs, Fri, and Saturday at noon, Sundays at 10:30am. The Open is open to any male Lost Creek CC Member with a GHIN handicap. It is a great opportunity to meet other members, as well as enjoy some friendly competition. Pairings are done by a member of the group and tee times will be available approximately 45- minutes before the first group is scheduled. Entry fees, guest restrictions, and tee times vary depending on the season. Call the golf shop to sign up. MENS Over-the-Hill Gang Senior Mixers 10

11 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. JUNIOR GOLF The Lost Creek Junior Team was started in 2011 and consists of team practice twice a week (Tuesday s & Thursday s). Competitions are conducted through the PGA Junior Golf League in the spring and summer. For more information on Jr. Team Golf, contact the golf shop. Lost Creek holds a clinic once a week for our future legends as well. 11

12 Lost Creek Country Club 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. JUNIORS: On weekdays, approved juniors may play at anytime and non-approved juniors may play at any time when accompanied by an adult. On Saturdays, approved juniors may play after NOON, and non-approved juniors may play after NOON when accompanied by an adult. 5. 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 or hang on the back of the cart, and must be sitting in the cart. 6. CART DRIVING GUIDELINES: Cart drivers should observe the 90-degree rule for all cart driving. When conditions require cart path only, ALL carts must stay on paths at all times. 7. The ENFORCED PACE OF PLAY POLICY for golf at Lost Creek CC is no more than 4 hours 8 minutes. Groups playing slower than the Pace of Play Policy and have an open hole ahead are expected to immediately begin closing the gap by playing without delay. 8. 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. 9. PETS are not permitted on the golf course at any time. 10. PRIVATE CARTS must meet guidelines established by the club, and must be registered in the Golf Shop. 11. ON MONDAYS, the course is CLOSED, unless otherwise posted as OPEN for holidays, special events, etc. 12. PUSH CARTS are permitted, but must be kept at least 30 feet from all greens and tees. 13. 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. 14. SPIKELESS SHOES, shoes with conventional softspikes, or shoes with smooth, rubber soles ARE REQUIRED. 15. FISHING is not allowed anywhere on the golf course, at any time 12

13 Lost Creek Country Club 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 up enough to melt the frost. Frost in an indication that the grass blades are frozen, and should not be walked on, mowed, or driven 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 instead of alive and pliable. Also, remember that we will need time to set up the course and mow after the frost has melted. This will require us to delay play for approximately ½ hour after the frost is gone. Please be patient and allow us this time to adequately prepare the course for play. 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. If frost closes the course, MISSED TEE TIMES WILL BE CANCELED. Any player whose tee time is canceled may ask to be put on an in-person waiting list for the next available spot to play. The waiting list will be conducted in the order in which the missed tee times were originally booked. Please note, in the winter season where the frost is possible, early tee times are in the FROST DANGER ZONE! If you wish to avoid frost cancellations, the Golf Staff strongly suggests making tee times later in the day. Although there is no completely equitable system to deal with this occurrence, we believe this policy will inconvenience the FEWEST amount of golfers. The Golf Shop Staff can keep you informed on cold mornings as to the status of the course. THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR COOPERATION, UNDERSTANDING, AND PATIENCE WITH THIS POLICY!!!! 13

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

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