Calumet Country Club Membership Information & Rules
Table of Contents GENERAL INFORMATION... 3 PHONE NUMBERS... 3 CONTACTS... 3 GOLF INFORMATION & RULES... 4 RULES... 4 GUESTS... 5 SPORTS & PASTIMES... 6 COURSE/RANGE HOURS... 6 HANDICAPS... 7 CARTS & CADDIES... 8 DINING INFORMATION...10 BYRON NELSON GRILL...10 MENS GRILL...10 THE PATIO...11 THE HALFWAY HOUSE...11 POOL INFORMATION...12 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS...13 MEMBERSHIP...13 GOLF...15 POOL...16 DINING...17 Page 2 of 17 (4/3/2015)
General Information Phone Numbers Main Number: (708) 799-5050 Golf Shop: (708) 799-2230 - 2222 Grounds: (708) 799-5111 Contacts Accounting Bonnie Bengala (708) 799-5050 ext. 226 accounting@calumetcc.com Membership Director Tom Grey (312) 898-2952 cccmembership@calumetcc.com PGA Certified Head Professional Pat Kramer (708) 799-2230 kramerpga@hotmail.com Jim Stancik (708) 206-2222 jstancik@aol.com Catering/Outings/Nelson Grill Manager Jeff Maciejewski (708)- 799-5050 ext. 230 catering@calumetcc.com Chef Cliff Paul (708) 799-5050 ext. 212 CGSAA Grounds Superintendent Matt Harstad (708) 799-5111 mharstad@calumetcc.com Catering Calumet offers varied catering options from large weddings to small dinner parties. Catering events can be booked for members and non- members. Golf Outings event you are looking for from just golf or golf with brunch, formal dinner and dance. Website www.calumetcc.com golf schedules, social events, calendars, Calumet News, and member contact information. Page 3 of 17 (4/3/2015)
Golf Information & Rules Rules All play shall be governed by USGA and local rules except as specifically modified on a given day or in a given area on the course. Blue (Championship) 6619 Yards 72.5/134 White (Regular) 6326 Yards 71.1/131 Silver 5534 Yards 67.5/121 Red 5015 Yards 65.1/115 Ladies Tees White 6326 Yards 77.1/142 Silver 5534 Yards 72.7/133 Red (Regular) 5015 Yards 69.8/126 Stakes White Stakes Out of bounds Red Stakes Lateral water hazards Yellow Stakes Water hazards Yardage - Sprinkler heads mark yardage to center of the green. Red Discs = 100 yards White Discs = 150 yards Blue Discs = 200 Yards Times of Play Tuesday Open Play Wednesday Open Play Thursday Open Play Friday Open Play Saturday & Sunday before 10:30 Men only, Guests limited to one per member Saturday & Sunday after 10:30 Open play, Regular guest rules apply Holidays Same as Saturday & Sunday Children are always allowed on the golf course and range under these restrictions. Please remember it is your responsibility to ensure that your child knows and follows the rules of golf as well as those at Calumet Country Club. Parents will be held accountable for the dress, behavior and indebtedness of unaccompanied children just as they would a guest. Ages 16 & under may play accompanied at any time except Saturday/Sunday before 10:30. Ages 12-16 may play unaccompanied after 2 Page 4 of 17 (4/3/2015)
Local Rules Local Obstructions include all flower beds, shelters, the pool and halfway house, cart paths, sprinkler control boxes, staked trees, the tree nursery on 3 or 4, and the sod farm on hole 7. When playing hole #11, if a ball is in or it is known or virtually certain that a ball that has not been found is in the water hazard between #11 Tee and Green, the player may proceed under Rule 26 (Water Hazards); or as an additional option, drop the ball, under penalty of one stroke, in the dropping zone which is defined as the entire ladies tee in front of the water. Dress Code Collared golf shirts with Bermuda length shorts or pants. Denim is never allowed on the golf course. Shirts must be tucked in unless they are designed to be left untucked at the hip. Caps must be worn facing the front. Current cargo style shorts are acceptable only if they are hemmed and pressed. Only golf shoes with soft spikes are allowed. If you are unsure about an item of clothing, please stop in the golf shop and the staff will be happy to assist you. Tee Times - May be made up to one week in advance. Prior to 10:30 on Saturday, Sunday & Holidays every other tee time is left open to accommodate groups that form at Calumet. To reserve these starter times, three people in your group must be present on the property. Rake bunkers. Replace fairway divots fill with sand mixture provided on carts. Repair ball marks. Guests Definition - A guest is someone who is introduced for play at Calumet who is not a member. Members that have left the club because they were suspended expelled or owing a balance, may not be introduced as guests. Accompanied - provide all guest names at registration. Each club member introducing guests is responsible for the conduct, dress and Unaccompanied - accommodation requires pre- registration through the golf shop staff prior to the requested tee time. Limits A guest may be introduced to play golf up to five times per calendar year. A house social member may only be introduced as a guest by another member three times per calendar year. A member may introduce up to a maximum of eleven guests per round without board approval. Any member wishing to bring more than eleven guests must have board approval to schedule tee times. On Saturday, Sunday & Holiday mornings, guest play is limited to one guest per member before 10:30 am. Passes - Guest passes are not transferable and do not carry over from year- to- year. Page 5 of 17 (4/3/2015)
Sports & Pastimes Definition - umet. Membership is mandatory for participation in weekend tee events and most weekend tournaments. Requirements All golf membership categories except Golf Social who are registered for S&P and have a current Calumet Handicap. Event eligibility requires all contestants to play with at least one other club member, be in at least a threesome, and tee off before 10:30 on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays. Season - Will be held every weekend from May 1 through Labor Day. A member may win only two regular weekend prizes. Classes - Class breakdown for S & P weekend prizes is as follows all play is from the white tees unless otherwise noted. Class breakdowns for other Calumet events may differ. A 9 & Under B 10-14 C 15-19 D 20 & Over Senior playing from the silver tees. This class will be used if there are enough players to warrant. Prizes - Each Saturday and Sunday, prizes will be awarded in golf shop credit to the net winner of each class. Holiday Prizes - On Memorial Day, the Fourth of July and Labor Day, special prizes will be awarded in each class. All Sports & Pastimes participants (including two- time winners) are eligible to win. Ties - In the case of a tie, the winner will be determined by the USGA recommended match play of scorecards. Hole- In- One - If a Sports & Pastimes member makes a hole- in- one during the CDGA handicapping season while playing with at least two other S&P members in at least a three- some, all S&P members are billed an amount (currently $10) in recognition of this accomplishment. The hole- in- one must happen during a regulation 18- hole round and that round must be posted for handicapping purposes to be eligible. Course/Range Hours Season Opening - Traditionally around the middle of March although weather may dictate an earlier or later opening. The range typically opens later than the golf course. Daily Hours of Operation - and bag room are open Tuesday Sunday (Closed on Mondays): March 9:00-5:00 (weekends at 8:00) April 9:00- dusk (weekends at 8:00) May 8:00- dusk (weekends at 7:00) June Mid September 7:00- dusk Mid September 8:00- dusk (weekends at 7:30) Page 6 of 17 (4/3/2015)
October 8:00- dusk Mid October 9:00- dusk (weekends at 8:00) November 9:00-5:00 Season Closing - Traditionally around Thanksgiving although weather may dictate an earlier or later closing. The range typically closes earlier than the golf course. Handicaps Handicap Season Calumet uses the Chicago District Golf Association Handicapping System. Score posting for local scores runs from April 1 through October 31. Away scores must be posted whenever they are played at a course that is that is in season. Score Posting - Calumet members are responsible for posting their own adjusted scores for handicapping purposes. Both 9 and 18- hole scores are required to be entered into the system. Members must post all scores during the season regardless of what course they play. The CDGA handicapping database includes most Chicago area courses and allows for other course scores as long as the slope and rating are entered. Unfinished Rounds - If you play 13 or more holes, you must post an 18- hole score. If you play 7-12 holes, you must post a 9- hole score. For For Unfinished Holes - Scores for both match play and stroke play (includes best ball events) must be posted for handicap purposes. A player who starts, but does not complete a hole or is conceded a stroke must record for handicap purposes the most likely score. The most likely sore may not exceed the playe This most likely score must be There is no limit to the number of unfinished holes a player may have in a round, provided that failure to finish is not for the purpose of handicap manipulation. Adjusted Scores - The golf shop staff will gladly assist in adjusting your score according to the Equitable Stroke Control (ESC) Guidelines. Adjustments are for handicap posting only. Actual scores are used for all events. For eighteen hole handicaps the ESC is as follows: Course Handicap 9 or less Double Bogey 10 through 19 7 20 through 29 8 30 through 39 9 40 and above 10 Maximum Score Posted on Any Hole Page 7 of 17 (4/3/2015)
For nine hole handicaps the ESC is as follows: Course Handicap 4 or less Double Bogey 5 through 9 7 10 through 14 8 15 through 19 9 20 or more 10 Maximum Score Posted on Any Hole Reduction - From time to time the CDGA system may reduce a handicap based on score posting history. If this happens to you, you may be required to play to a lower handicap. This reduction would be based on exceptional tournament scores. See the golf shop for more information. Handicap Index Adjustments Handicaps are subject to adjustment by the handicap committee if it is determined that ect potential ability. Some of the items that will be considered are as follows: Improving faster than the system can react, numerous away or internet scores that are higher than home scores, and manipulation of scores. Penalty Scores All scores must be posted on the day any round is played. Those players that fail to post a score may be given a penalty score that is equal to the lowest handicap differential in their scoring record and if the golf shop is informed of the correct score, that score will be posted as well. USGA rules do not require the Handicap Committee to notify players prior to the posting of penalty scores. Carts & Caddies Carts - Will be allowed during the season weather permitting. The grounds superintendent will make decisions regarding the use of carts. Age Restrictions - allowed to operate a golf cart. Caddy Season - Caddies are available approximately Memorial Day to Labor Day. This schedule fluctuates due to annual school starts and dismissals. Caddy Classes - Caddies are divided into four classes based on experience and grading history. Flat rates are based on their rank and increase as the caddy progresses. Captain Usually college students with the most experience. Honor Caddies with optimum experience. A Caddies with some experience. Most are second year caddies. B These are caddies just starting out. Please help them learn. Page 8 of 17 (4/3/2015)
Forecaddies - If available, forecaddies are required during the season for any group of three or more players using two carts. The golf shop will automatically notify the caddy superintendent and a forecaddie will meet your group on the first tee. Walking Caddies - If available, walking caddies may be requested in the golf shop prior to your tee time. Special Requests - Requests of a specific caddy are not possible. All caddies follow the established rules for obtaining a loop and accumulating points. Although it is understandabl and in order to improve all caddies need to have equal opportunity with all members. Responsibilities - As a member it is crucial to the caddy program that all grade cards be filled out, signed and turned in. Unsigned grade cards are not accepted and the caddies do not get points for unsigned cards. Remember - most of our caddies are minors. With that in mind, please: Treat them with respect as you would any young person in your care Help the caddy if they are still learning Thank them at the end of the round Tip them as you see fit. Do not use profanity or abusive language Do not ask the caddy to break the rules set down for him/her. Page 9 of 17 (4/3/2015)
Dining Information Byron Nelson Grill Hours The Byron Nelson Grill is open March December. Hours vary with the season and scheduled events. Typically, the grill is open Tuesday Sunday for member dining Tuesday 11:00-2:00 Wednesday 11:00-2:00 Thursday 11:00-2:00 Friday 11:00-8:00 Saturday 11:00-8:00 Sunday 11:00-8:00 Dress Denim is allowed in the Nelson Grill on Tuesdays Fridays. Acid washed, torn or tattered denim is never allowed. Reservations are always recommended. Call 708-799- 5050 to reserve your spot. Calling ahead also ensures that the Grill is open as it sometimes closes due to large catered or member events. Hours Sundays, with limited hours in January & February. January Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 11:00-5:00 February Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 11:00-5:00 March 11:00-5:00 until the golf course opens 9:00-5:00 (weekends 8:00) after course opens April 9:00- dusk (weekends at 8:00) May 8:00- dusk (weekends at 7:00) June Mid September 7:00- dusk Mid September 8:00- dusk (weekends at 7:30) October 8:00- dusk Mid October 9:00- dusk (weekends at 8) November 9:00-5:00 December 9:00-5:00 Dress washed, torn or tattered denim is never allowed. Reservations Page 10 of 17 (4/3/2015)
The Patio Hours ring the doorbell to let them know you are there. The Halfway House Hours Located next to the Pool, the halfway house is open when the pool is open. Page 11 of 17 (4/3/2015)
Pool Information Hours Weather permitting, the pool is open Tuesdays Sundays, Memorial Day through Labor Day from 11:30-6:30. Late August hours are limited to weekends only due to the start of school. Requirements Pool amenity must be on your membership to use the pool All pool members must sign in at the guard station upon arrival Children 12 and under must be accompanied by a parent or an adult Children 3 and under are not allowed in the main pool unless directly supervised by an adult Guests Are always welcome with a guest fee Guests must be signed in and accompanied by the member at all times Adult children/grandchildren of members may come to the pool unaccompanied if they are under 21 and living at home. Food & Beverage Only food and beverages served at Calumet are permitted on the grounds. You may not bring your own food & beverages to the pool Food must be eaten in the designated courtyard No glass objects are allowed at the pool Rules Dangerous play in or around the pool is prohibited. All accidents/injuries must be reported to the lifeguards No one is allowed in the pool unless a lifeguard is on duty Pool toys are allowed at the discretion of the guards Floatation devices require approval before use in the pool Automobile inner tubes are not allowed Acceptable swimwear is required (thong bathing suits and cut- off jeans are not acceptable) The baby pool is available for small children if an adult directly supervises them. Lifeguards are not responsible for children in this pool. Weather Please call if you are unsure of the weather Pool will close if temperatures are too low. If the lightning siren sounds, all swimmers must clear the pools In severe weather the pool staff may completely evacuate the pool to a safe area Parties Limited availability for members only. Please call catering at 708-799- 5050 to schedule. Page 12 of 17 (4/3/2015)
Frequently Asked Questions Membership What kinds of memberships do you offer? Calumet offers everything from full family golfing memberships to social memberships with no golfing privileges. We will work with you to determine the membership that best fits your needs. What does my full golfing membership include? Equity Full family golf, range, pool, and clubhouse privileges. Ownership. Ability to vole, serve on committees & board of governors Non- equity Individual golf membership. Ability to add spouse or child to full golf membership. Family range, clubhouse and pool privilege. No voting or committee membership. Special Corporate Ability to set up one non- equity special corporate member with at least 4 special corporate associates under initial membership. All are individual full golfing memberships with the ability to add spouse & children to golf as well as many other amenities. Non- Related Junior Individual membership designed to allow an individual to grow into the full financial responsibility of club membership while enjoying club privileges. What does my limited golfing membership include? Golf Social Individual membership (8 rounds of golf). Family clubhouse privilege. Ability to play two additional rounds at current guest rate. Ability to add pool. Non- resident Individual membership for those who live & work more than 150 miles away. 20 rounds of golf charged at non- resident guest rate. What does my social membership include? House Social Full use of clubhouse dining facilities. Ability to add pool membership. No golfing privileges How are dues billed? Dues vary by membership. Some are annual, some are monthly. Monthly dues are billed all twelve months. Dues are always billed in advance. For example, January dues will be billed on the December 31 statement. Are there any hidden charges? All mandatory fees are explained on the membership category information sheets. Only those charges listed will be billed. Assessments can happen at anytime during the year, but only apply to those categories of membership that are assessable. Occasionally you may be billed for an optional fee. A letter that explains the charge as well as the procedure to remove the charge from your bill usually accompanies these charges. Page 13 of 17 (4/3/2015)
How does the billing process work? Any purchases you make while at Calumet will be billed to your member number and then sent to you on a statement at the end of the month. Calumet provides e- mail and/or paper statements We strongly suggest that you sign all tickets and keep your receipts so that in event there is a problem with your statement, we can come to a quick resolution. All bills are due in full by the 20 th of the next month Cash or checks are both acceptable payment options A 10% late fee will automatically be billed to your account at the end of the month if it is not paid in full Late fees are automatic one club I can use any other club, is this true? Reciprocation is long standing tradition at many clubs. Each club varies in their rules and regulations. with a guarantee of your membership There is never a guarantee that you will be allowed to use another facility Reciprocal golf privileges may be available to full golfing members. Never call another club to try and set this up on your own this may result in loss of privilege for all members If you are planning a trip and would like to include a visit to a club, please remember to give the staff plenty of time to make the necessary arrangements and provide the required information Please remember another club charge may also include additional processing fees Is there a dress code? Denim and t- shirts are not allowed on the golf course at any time ys. Denim that is acid washed, torn, or ripped is not dress code acceptable. Denim shorts are also not allowed. Denim is never allowed in the formal dining room Does the club have a website? Yes, calumetcc.com is the club website. It is full of information on the club, catering, weddings, golf outings, etc. Governors, and a member directory What do I do to start the membership process? Complete your invitation & submit with required initiation/application/deposit Calumet will run a credit check Calumet will circulate your name to the membership for consideration This process takes about two weeks Your membership becomes active on the 1st of the month following the board vote Page 14 of 17 (4/3/2015)
Golf What are the cart fees? Current rates are $24 per player for 18- holes. $12 per player for 9- holes What are the guest fees? $ 75 per 18- hole guest $ 45 per 9- hole guest $60 twilight guest rate after 2:00 on Saturday & Sunday $25 junior rate for guest under 18 Equity members receive a special equity discount rate of $60 per 18- hole guest Can I walk at Calumet? Walking is permitted, although pull- carts are not allowed. Does Calumet have caddies? Calumet does have a small caddy program. We encourage you to take a caddy if you walk, but it is not required. Chase caddies are required, if available, when a threesome or foursome tees off. This helps us maintain the pace of play as well as the condition of the golf course. What does it cost for a caddy? - $30. This is a flat fee rate, and does not include gratuity. You do not know in advance what classification your caddy will be, and you may not request a specific caddy based on any circumstance. Do you take tee times? We accept reservations up to one week in advance. Weekend morning times require three players to hold a time. Calumet does hold starters times for those players not making a tee time on weekends before 10:30, every other time is held open. Are there restrictions on when I can play? The biggest restriction on play at Calumet is that on Saturday and Sunday mornings before 10:30, golf is limited to men only and there is a limit of 1 guest per member Different categories of membership are not restricted to playing at specific times Please check with the golf shop for further information Page 15 of 17 (4/3/2015)
Can I take a lesson? Lessons are available through the golf shop. Individual or group lessons may be scheduled throughout the golf season. What golf events do you offer? Calumet offers golf events for members We participate in the South District Team Matches We run tee games every Saturday & Sunday morning How can I store my clubs? Club storage is mandatory for some categories and optional for others. Anyone can store if they choose to add this to their membership Who can use the range? Anyone who has golfing privileges is billed for the range. House Social members may add the range amenity for an additional fee. The range membership includes anyone that you may bring with you to Calumet When is the range open? The range usually opens around April 15 and closes around October 15. Its opening and closing are dependent on the weather. During the golf season, the range opens when the golf course opens and will close prior to dusk. What are the golf course hours? The golf course hours vary with the time of year. Traditionally the course opens around the middle of March and closes around Thanksgiving. During the peak season, the golf course will open at 7:00 am. The golf course closes each day at dusk Pool Does the pool come with my membership? Certain categories of membership require pool membership. To use the pool you must be a pool member or a guest of a pool member. When does the pool open? Tuesday through Sunday Do you have swim lessons? Is there a swim team? Calumet does not have a swim team. Unfortunately our pool is not large enough to accommodate this amenity. Page 16 of 17 (4/3/2015)
Can I have a pool party? Pool parties may be scheduled with the catering department. For parties wishing to close the pool to their party only times are restricted to starting after 4:00. Can I bring my own food/beverage to the pool? No outside food or beverage is allowed at the pool. The Halfway House is always open when the pool is open. Can I bring pool toys? Pool toys are allowed at the discretion of the guards. On busy days they may restrict their use. Dangerous toys are never allowed. Glass is never allowed poolside. Can I drop my children off un- supervised at the pool? Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Children using the baby pool must always be accompanied by an adult. Dining What are my dining choices at Calumet? The is open during golf season from the time the course opens in the morning until the last member leaves. This dining experience is for men only. The Byron Nelson Grill is open during limited established hours for casual dining. Weekend evenings it can be a great place to gather. Formal Dining Room/Porch & Gugliamucci Room These are all available for catered events or large member parties. See Catering for details. The Halfway House is available poolside when the pool is open usually about Memorial Day to Labor Day. The Patio is serve you. What are your hours? During peak season, the Byron Nelson Grill is open Tuesday - Thursday from 11-2 and Friday - Sunday from 11-8. The Nelson Grill is closed during January and February. February when the course is closed. The Halfway House is open when the pool is open. The Patio is available when the weather allows. The formal dining room opens for member parties or other privately scheduled catering events. Are reservations required? Reservations are requested for the Byron Nelson Grill. Hours of operation vary so please call before coming for dinner. Page 17 of 17 (4/3/2015)