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Rules & Regulations

 

Rules of Play

  • All players must register at the Pro Shop 15 minutes prior to your tee time
  • Reserved starting times are available each day.  Refer to printed notices or contact Pro Shop for secure reservation. Juniors may now reserve tee times 5 days in advance
  • The name of all players must be recorded when reserving tee times.  Incomplete foursomes will be filled  whenever possible.
  • Failure to cancel a reserved tee time within 24 hours may result in suspension of membership, or assessment of  applicable full value green fee.
  • Players must not start on the 10th Tee without permission from the Pro Shop.
  • Marshalls have full authority to control play.
  • There is no guarantee of tee time availability.  A fair tee time distribution system is in place at each golf course.

Hours of Play

Generally, the Pro Shop and course will open (weather permitting):

  Weekday Weekend
Before May 15 or After Aug. 15:  7:30am 7:00am
May 15 to August 15: 6:30am 6:00am
  • No player shall be permitted to tee-off prior to the first official starting time of each day.
  • Junior members of Doon Valley and Rockway Golf Courses may not tee off before 2:30pm on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays, after 2:00pm on weekends after Labour Day.  On weekdays, Junior members may not tee off after 5:00pm.  Limited to 18 holes per day.

General

  • The opening and closing of the golfing season shall be at the discretion of management, and may not be the    same at both courses.
  • Persons found damaging Course property will have membership privileges suspended immediately.
  • Personal property is brought upon Course premises solely at the risk of the person and the Course shall not be responsible or liable to the member /or guest for any loss thereof or damage thereto.
  • Pets are not allowed in the Clubhouse or on the grounds.
  • Power carts are available for rent through the Pro Shop.  Use may be totally or partially restricted due to inclement weather or turf conditions at the discretion of management.
  • Golf Courses will be used at the persons own risk.  The City is not liable for damages or injury, except where caused solely by the negligence of the City
  • Golf clubs, golf carts and caddy carts are not permitted in the Clubhouse.  Facilities for the storage of clubs and carts are available at the Pro Shop.
  • No member or guest shall bring alcohol on the premises or course.  Consumption of alcoholic beverages is only permitted in licenced areas.
  • In accordance with Waterloo Region Bylaw #96-055 all indoor facilities are smoke free.
  • Golf attire must adhere to Official Dress Code.
  • Any changes which may be made in the Rules and Regulations from time to time will be posted
  • Corporate tournament bookings will be are posted; check this schedule before arranging tee times.
  • Green Fee players and members not adhering to these Rules and Regulations will be denied the use of both clubhouses and the golf courses.

Dress Code

  • Golfers must be properly attired at all times on premises, including the clubhouse
  • Shirts with collars and sleeves are preferred. Mesh shirts, muscle shirts, any attire with offensive writing or graphics are not permitted. For ladies, halter-tops and tube tops are similarly inappropriate.
  • Bermuda style or shorts with a 5 inch inseam are acceptable, gym shorts or cutoffs are not.
  • Track and sweat pants are inappropriate.
  • Soccer and baseball shoes damage the greens. Please wear approved spikeless golf shoes or any other flat athletic shoes.
  • The discretion of Management is to be respected
  • Coolers or thermos jugs are not allowed on the premises
    POSSESSION OF ALCOHOL, OTHER THAN THAT PURCHASED FROM THIS ESTABLISHMENT IS “AGAINST THE LAW” YOU WILL BE ASKED TO SURRENDER ANY UNAUTHORIZED ALCOHOL OR ASKED TO LEAVE THE PREMISES WITHOUT REFUND LCBO Regulation #719 – Section #33)

Turf Care Regulations

  • Replace divots and repair ball marks on green
  • Rake sand traps
  • Be cautious with flagpoles on greens
  • Avoid causing turf damage with practice swings
  • Keep power carts at lease 10 meters from the greens and travel in the rough whenever possible
  • Keep pull carts off the greens

Important Dates

  • Jr. Opening Field Day
    • Doon Valley Members - Sunday July 4, 2010
    • Rockway Members - Sunday June 6, 2010
  • Jr. Club Championship
    • Doon Valley Members - Saturday August 7, 2010
    • Rockway Members - Saturday July 25 & Sunday July 25, 2010
  • Closing Field Day
    • Doon Valley Members - [To be determined]
    • Rockway Members - Monday August 16, 2010

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