It
is our sincerest wish that you enjoy your experience at The Colts
Neck Golf Club. Whether you elect to partake of the excellent cuisine
and fine dining, or try your hand at taming the fury of our links
style course, or just wish to relax in the serenity of our physical
fitness center….. your experience will be memorable.
In
order for you, your family, and guests to fully enjoy these amenities
we have established the following policies and procedures to guide
you in your visit to The Colts Neck Golf Club. If you have any questions
or suggestions please feel free to make your concerns known to any
of our attentive staff members or the management. We consider The
Colts Neck Golf Club to be one of the finest golfing facilities
in the industry and by working together with our membership we can
constantly strive to improve our facilities and service to better
meet your needs.
REGISTRATION
All
persons must, prior to use of golf course, check in with the Pro
Shop. This will enable our staff to assist players in arriving at
their tee times on time. Also, there are occasions where players
need to be reached while they are golfing, and the Pro Shop needs
accurate information to assist our callers.
GUESTS
1.
Members who bring guests to the golf course will receive a 5% discount
on each guest greens fee. Please inform the Pro Shop staff when
checking in that you will be including guests with your group today.
2.
In order for guests to receive this discount a member of The Colts
Neck Golf Club must accompany them.
3.
Members are responsible for the conduct of their guests while they
are using the golf facilities.
JUNIOR GOLF
1.
Junior golf guidelines are made primarily with regard to the safety
of our youth. No children seven (7) years of age or younger will
be allowed to play on the golf course unless they are accompanied
by an adult. Children 8-15 years of age may play golf if accompanied
by a sponsor 16 years of age or older. No one is allowed to drive
a motorized cart, unless they have a valid driver's license.
2.
Children not golfing must be closely supervised at all times.
3.
The Junior golf rate will apply to all juniors sixteen (16) years
of age or younger.
GENERAL GOLF COURSE POLICY
1.
Fivesomes are not allowed on the course at any time unless approved
by the golf course management.
2.
Golfers may not tee off without permission from the golf shop. Each
player must show a receipt to the starter and upon request to the
course host.
3.
No twosomes will be allowed on the golf course until at least two
foursomes have teed off. This will allow maintenance ample time
to prepare the golf course.
NOTE:
Any person(s) who do not follow the above policies will be subject
to loss of golfing privileges.
TEE TIME POLICY
1.
Tee times will be accepted by the Pro Shop up to 21 days in advance
for Kentucky Derby members; 14 days in advance for Preakness members;
10 days in advance for Belmont members; and 7 days in advance for
non-members. Members may book more than one tee time. Non-members
booking tee times will be required to use a credit card.
2.
Golfers with a tee time are required to check in at least 15 minutes
before their tee time with the Pro Shop. Golfers who fail to do
this may lose their tee time and be placed on a waiting list. Golfers
not having a prearranged tee time will be placed on a waiting list
and will be matched with a group as soon as possible.
3.
Golfers will be charged for all "No Shows" if they book
a tee time and do not notify the Pro Shop that they will not be
using the tee time. Cancellations must be made to the Pro Shop at
least 24 hours in advance.
WAITING LIST POLICY
A golfer
without a prearranged tee time will be placed on a waiting list
with the Pro Shop. Each person on the waiting list must be present
and ready to play when called to the tee. The waiting list is maintained
on a first come first served basis.
RAIN
CHECK POLICY
1.
Nine hole rain checks may be issued if players fail to complete
nine holes of play.
2.
Golfers who start their round after inclement weather has begun
will not be issued a rain check.
GOLF TOURNAMENT POLICIES
1.
All requests for golf tournaments (minimum of 16 players) , team
matches, social events, or special events must be coordinated with
the Pro Shop.
2.
Tournament events must be scheduled at least one (1) month in advance
to ensure that advanced bookings by members do not conflict. A tournament
planning form will be furnished to the person coordinating the event.
The time and date of the event; the type of tournament requested;
the number of players involved; and other pertinent information
will be collected. A tournament deposit of $500.00 will be collected
when the event is booked. The event must be paid in full prior to
date of tournament.
2.
Food and beverage arrangements need to be made though the Food &
Beverage Manager. For all functions and/or events, only food and
beverages purchased from the golf club will be allowed to be served
in the clubhouse or on the golf course.
DRESS CODE
1.
Men - collared shirts are required.
2.
No blue jeans allowed.
3.
No short shorts allowed.
4.
No metal spikes allowed (soft spike or flat rubber soled shoes only).
MARSHAL POLICY
Marshals
shall assist course management in insuring that "all"
course rules are followed. If a golfer violates a course rule or
regulation, the marshal will explain the proper procedure. Should
the golfer fail to heed the advice of the marshal the details of
the incident will be reported to the Pro Shop for action. The marshal
has the authority to request any member or guest to leave the course
for noncompliance with the rules. The marshals are authorized to
regulate play and to maintain an acceptable pace of play.
MEMBER CHARGING PRIVILEGES
1.
Members will be allowed to charge pro shop and food and beverage
items in accordance with the following monthly limits: a. Kentucky
Derby/Corporate - $2500.00 b. Preakness
- $1500.00 c. Belmont
- $500.00
2.
All balances must be paid in full at the end of each month.
GENERAL RULES FOR ALL PATRONS
1.
USGA rules of golf apply at all times except as amended by the local
rules. Local rules are available in the golf shop, when applicable,
and/or are printed on the score card for your review.
2.
Obscene, profane, or abusive language will not be used or tolerated.
3.
Players are expected to replace all divots and to repair all ball
marks on the greens and tees. Also players are to rake sand smooth
in bunkers and leave the rakes in the bunkers.
4.
Each player must have his/her own set of clubs and a bag. No more
than one player may play from one bag.
5.
Carts (hand or power) will not be pulled or driven in the areas
between the green and surrounding bunkers or across the tee box
areas or greens.
6.
Throwing clubs or willful damage to the course (i.e. damaging of
greens or hitting club into the ground and causing damage) will
not be tolerated.
7.
Extreme care should be taken when removing and replacing the flagstick.
The putter head should not be used as a retriever to extract golf
balls from the hole.
8.
Allow faster groups to play through. Please adhere to the "ready
golf" (defined on pg. 17) policy whenever faster groups are
present.
POWER CARTS
1.
No more than two riders (no matter the age of the occupants) may
occupy a power cart at any time due to safety reasons. Power carts
must be driven using the 90 degree rule, unless instructed by the
Pro Shop. Players requiring special cart rules (e.g. handicapped/injured)
are to keep carts at a minimum of 30 feet from all greens and tee
boxes.
2.
In order to operate a power cart, a valid driver's license is required
to be in the possession of the driver.
3.
During inclement weather or extreme wetness, all carts must remain
on approved cart paths or designated areas at all times.
4.
Players will be required to double up on carts, only two (2) carts
per foursome unless approved by the Pro Shop.
5.
Please leave the cart key in the cart after completing your round.
6.
Carts are allowed in the parking area in order to pick up and drop
off clubs. After completion of the round, please return carts to
the cart staging area.
7.
Users will be held responsible for any damage to power carts.
8.
Carts may only cross the street by way of the tunnel.
CLUB RENTAL
1.
Players renting clubs are responsible for returning them in good
order. All players renting clubs must fill out a club rental agreement
and leave a driver's license or credit card as security for the
rental. Players will be charged for damaged or lost clubs. Consult
the Pro Shop for details.
SPEED OF PLAY GUIDELINES
1.
Slower players/groups should always allow faster players/groups
to "play through." Slow play is defined as not keeping
pace with the group ahead, or having a complete hole not in use
in front of the group when the course is crowded.
2.
Saving Time!! Our goal is to complete all 18 hole rounds in 4 hours
or less. Each group should strive to complete each 9 holes in 2
hours or less. Golfers please help us accomplish our time goals
by playing "READY GOLF." For example:
A.
Be ready to hit when it is your turn. Don't wait for someone to
say "you're away."
B.
Think about your next shot as you are walking to your ball. Think
about club selection before you arrive at your ball.
C.
While someone else is hitting, size up your own shot or putt, have
the club you want ready. Take your practice swing and be ready to
hit.
D.
If you are far enough away from the player who is hitting and it
won't disturb his/her shot, go ahead and hit.
E.
If the player with the Honor isn't ready, go ahead and hit. Protocol
is nice, but speed of play should take precedence.
F.
Shots do go awry!! Mark their line with some physical object so
you can find it readily. Do not spend more than 5 minutes looking
for a lost ball. Play a provisional ball whenever allowed by the
Rules of Golf.
G.
Slow players/groups may be asked by the Marshal to speed up play.
Please comply with their instructions without discussion.
GOLF COURSE ETIQUETTE
While
it is an old axiom, there is possibly no better advice regarding
etiquette that to give your fellow golfer the same consideration
you would expect him/her to extend to you.
1.
Do not hit until the group ahead is safely out of range.
2.
When a hole is completed, move on to the next tee box before you
mark your scores.
3.
Course maintenance personnel have the right of way at all times.
For their safety, do not hit until they wave you up or readily acknowledge
your presence.
4.
Golf instruction on the golf course will not be conducted except
by personnel authorized by the Pro Shop.
5.
It is suggested that beginner golfers practice and receive instruction
before trying to play a game on the course. Beginners should try
to play when the course is not crowded. More enjoyment will result
for all golfers.
6.
All golfers and patrons are expected to conduct themselves as ladies
and gentlemen at all times.
