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Club Policies and
Procedures
a.
Guidelines for Booking Tee Times:
Members
may book up to seven days in advance for Monday to Friday.
Associate
and
Student Members may book up to seven days in advance for
Monday to Friday.
For weekends and public
holidays we use the Ballot System. The ballot system is very
simple to operate and
makes it much more convenient for everyone. Members,
Associate and Student
Members must submit their ballots before 12:00 noon on the
Tuesday prior. The following information must be on the ballot:
1.
Last names
of the players in their group.
2.
Time slot in
which they want their tee time.
3.
Phone
number.
Ballots are drawn in 3
random draws. The first draw is for Full Play Members Only. The
second draw is for Full Play Members, Shareholder Junior Members, and
Guests. The third draw is for BALLOT’S NOT PROPERLY FILLED OUT.
Ballot examples are available for viewing in the Pro Shop.
Note: Maximum of ONE tee time per member.
On Tuesday
afternoon a member of the Pro Shop will make a random draw in each time
slot for
each day of the weekend and/or public holiday.
Weekday Members
may
book up to five days in advance and Junior Members
may book up to three days in advance. Junior Members are
not permitted to book tee times between 4:00pm – 7:00pm Monday –
Friday and before noon on Saturday’s, Sunday’s, and Stat Holiday’s.
Junior Members must be accompanied by an Adult if they are playing
before noon on Saturday’s, Sunday’s, and Stat Holiday’s.
Non-Members may book Thursday morning for the weekends and stat
holidays and two days in advance for Monday to Friday.
b.
Tee
Time Rules and Regulations:
The starter
will add players to twosomes or threesomes as demand requires and may
change 9-hole bookings from front to back nine or visa-versa without
impeding the flow of players already on the course to ensure maximum
utilization of the course.
When there are delays to
the first tee time of the day due to frost, fog, rain or other climatic
conditions or at the ruling of the Superintendent or the Head
Professional, the starter is to make up a new tee sheet using the best
estimate of the starting time putting the groups in sequence one tee
time following the next according to the sequence they were on the
original tee time sheet.
c.
Power Cart Reservation Policy:
Shareholders may reserve
power carts as far in advance as they like by phoning the Pro Shop. If
the reservation is made more than seven days in advance a $5.00
reservation charge will accompany the power cart fee at the time of
rental. Reservation of a tee time is NOT a reservation for a
power cart. Once the power cart is reserved, the fees will be charged in
full unless the course is closed.
Power Cart Rental
Package (GST Included):
Yearly
$910.00
Rental Fees (GST Included):
18 holes $32.00
9 holes $22.00
Monday – Thursday
excluding holidays, member rental fees are discounted to $27.00 for 18
holes and $17.00 for 9 holes.
GOLF CART RULES
Power carts must stay on the cart paths
around all greens and tees at all times. The 90 degree
rule is in effect at all times unless instructed otherwise from the pro
shop or starter. An operator of a power cart must possess a valid
drivers license. Children are not permitted to operate power carts.
Failure to comply with the above rules for golf cart operation will
result in having the keys taken away and being asked to leave the golf
course and possible loss of future playing privileges.
d.
Pull Cart Rentals:
Pull carts must remain
at least 30 feet from all greens and tees. Failure to comply
will result in loss of playing privileges.
Rental Fees (GST Included):
9 holes $5.005.005.00
18 holes $7.00
Annual $115.00
e.
Rain Check and Course Closure Policy:
The Fort McMurray Golf
Club does not issue rain checks. Please ensure you are equipped with
adequate rain gear prior to starting play. Course closure checks will
be issued if the course is deemed unplayable (ie: extreme standing water
or unsafe lightning as deemed by the Professional Staff). In the event
of a course closure, the air horn will be blow three times, signaling
all players to abandon games and return to the clubhouse.
f.
Practice
Green:
This area is to be used
for putting and chipping only. There is to be NO
pitching of any kind on the practice green. This will enable us to
maintain the practice green in a smooth, desirable putting surface
throughout the entire season. Your cooperation in this matter is
greatly appreciated.
g.
Bag
Tags:
All golfing members must
display their membership tags when on the course. The Players Assistant
will stop individuals from playing if they cannot show a valid member
tag or green fee receipt.
h.
Trail
and Storage:
No carts, whether
privately or Club owned will be allowed on the golf course when course
conditions as ruled by the Superintendent or Director of Golf are not
favorable for power cart usage. The Fort McMurray Golf Club takes NO
responsibility for losses due to fire, theft or vandalism. Private
power cart owners are advised to arrange their insurance accordingly and
to provide proof of appropriate insurance coverage. Trail and Storage
of $315.00 for 2008 will be charged on each private power cart
with cart storage. Owners who fall in arrears with the fee will be
given a written reminder and then asked to remove their power cart if
trail and storage fees are still outstanding. Members who bring their
own power cart to the golf course and do not have a private power cart
storage space will be charged a trail fee of $20.00 for each
round of golf or $250.00 for an annual trail fee. The annual
trail fee of $250.00 is available to Shareholder members only. Any
Shareholder wishing to get on the power cart private storage waiting
list may do so by notifying a Pro Shop staff member.
i.
Refreshments
on the Course:
Alcoholic beverages may be consumed on the
course. However, our liquor license does have some restrictions:
NO
beer or other alcoholic drink other than purchased at the bar or from a
beverage cart is allowed to be taken on the golf course. Alcoholic
beverages will NOT BE SERVED prior to 10:00am. All members and
non-members are requested to comply with this regulation. The Fort
McMurray Golf Club does not approve of excessive drinking on the golf
course. Anyone considered by the course marshal or any Club official to
be affecting the enjoyment of others while playing golf will be
requested to leave the golf course.
j.
Rules
for Walkers on the Course;
The Fort McMurray Golf
Course is to provide a unique golf experience. As such, other activities
such as hiking etc. are not allowed. Please contact the Pro Shop for
specific requests.
k.
Ladies
Night (Wednesday’s)
Each Wednesday the Lounge is booked for a
private function from 6:30pm – 9:30pm. Seating is for ladies only in the
Lounge during this time. Golfing patrons are welcome to use the new full
service restaurant and deck facilities during this time.
l.
Men’s
Night (Thursday’s)
From 1:00pm – 7:00pm
men’s night will run beginning May 10th and the wind-up
tournament on September 20th, 2008.
m.
Club
Storage
Full service club
storage is now available at the club. A member with club storage
privileges will pick up and drop off their clubs on the landing in front
of the pro shop. The shop staff will clean the clubs after every use.
Charges for this privilege will be $125.00 each season. There is also a
$55 credit for those individuals who purchase full service club storage
and a yearly pull cart or power cart membership.
Sale
of Membership Certificates
The
Fort McMurray Golf Club will no longer be offering Shares for sale by the
club as we are sold out. The following policy applies to the sale of
existing Shareholder Memberships:
a.
They
may arrange their own sale privately for a negotiated price.
They must however inform the General Manager of the impending sale
and provide the name, phone number and address of the purchaser as soon as
the sale is made and sign over their Certificate to the new owner.
There will be a transfer fee of $2000.00
GST Included payable by the purchaser to the Club and the Membership
Certificate must be validated by the Membership Committee before the new
member will be recognized by the Club. All outstanding balances must be
paid by the existing Shareholder prior to the transfer occurring.
Guests
of Members
Out
of Town or Non-Resident Guest(s):
individuals normally living outside a 50 mile or 80 km radius of
the Golf Course. The member
is responsible for:
·
Registration of
their guest(s) and payment of green fees for golf, or charges made for
social functions.
·
Adherence to
Clubhouse and Course dress code.
·
Adherence to
course rules and golf etiquette.
A
member or associate member may sign up to three guests for weekday or
weekend golf. A member or
associate member with an out of town guest(s) staying for a week or more
may apply to the Head Professional or General Manager for a week or two
week green fee pass for their guest(s).
Fees:
One week green fee pass - $195.00 GST included
Two week green fee pass - $390.00 GST included
The
guest(s) will be able to play at any time during the period (except
individuals 18 years of age or under) and have the same rights as a
member. Application for
weekly green fees must be made to and approved by the General Manager or
Head Professional prior to the dates required.
Registration Rules
and Procedures
1.
All
outside tournaments organized at the Fort McMurray Golf Club must be
formalized in a standard contract with the General Manager or Head
Professional, including such details as green fees, dates and tee times,
approximate number of players, and approved by the Board of Directors.
2.
Shareholders
in good standing are not required to pay the green
fee portion of entry fee for tournaments at the Fort McMurray Golf
Club.
3.
Shareholders
in good standing are required to show their Share number
when registering in tournaments to qualify for exemption of the green
fee portion of tournament entry fees.
4.
All
tournaments held at the Fort McMurray Golf Club will be advertised on the
Activity Bulletin Board stating the tournament name, times and dates, and
entry fees for both Club members and non-members.
5.
Tournament
organizers must include the names and Share numbers of all members in good
standing participating in tournaments to qualify for exemption of green
fees.
What it Means To
Be a Good Club Member
·
Support your
Club when purchasing equipment, clothing and accessories.
·
Be aware of,
practice and help uphold your Club Rules and Policies.
·
Don’t abuse
your Club privileges by asking staff to bend the rules.
·
Be courteous
and helpful to Club staff,
members, guests and non-members.
·
Help reduce
maintenance costs by not littering, by fixing ball marks, by keeping power
and pull carts away from greens and tee boxes and by replacing divots
.·
Volunteer some
time to your Club (ie. work parties, committees, attend Club meetings
etc.)
·
Do put forward
your ideas constructively and be prepared to help if the ideas are
adopted.
·
Always phone
and cancel tee time bookings if unable to make it.
Failure to do so results in result in lost revenue for the Club.
·
Do
not double book tee times. They also contribute to lost revenue for the Club.
·
Practice and
encourage fast play. Walk briskly, be ready to play your shot, use continuous
putting and do not spend longer than five minutes to look for a lost ball.
2008 CLUB TOURNAMENTS
| Memorial (2nd
ROUND @FMGC) |
May 24 & 25 (Sat. & Sun.) |
| Bonnie & Clyde |
May 30 (Fri.) |
| Keyano Foundation |
June 7 (Sat.) |
| Junior Open |
June 14& 15 (Sat. & Sun.) |
| Ladies Open |
June 22 (Sun) |
| Bonnie & Clyde |
June 27 (Fri.) |
| Men’s Open |
July 12 & 13 (Sat. & Sun.) |
| Bonnie & Clyde |
August 1 (Fri.) |
| Seniors Open (1st
ROUND @FMGC) |
August 9 & 10 (Sat. & Sun.) |
| Ironman |
August 17 (Sun) |
| Club Championship |
August 23 & 24 (Sat. & Sun.) |
| Bonnie & Clyde |
September 5 (Fri.) |
| Ladies Windup |
September 13 (Sat.) |
| Men’s Night Closing |
September 20 (Sat.) |
| FMGC/CBS Closing Scramble |
September 28 (Sun.) |
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