Kanon Valley Country Club

The following is taken from the official Kanon Valley Country Club Rules Handbook

Updated May, 2008

These rules are provided as a courtesy to our members. While every attempt has been made to duplicate the Rules Handbook here for your perusal, the OFFICIAL RULES HANDBOOK, available from the Kanon Valley Country Club office, should be used for determining the correct rules for the golf club.

Introduction
General Rules
Greens Rules
Membership
Clubhouse Rules
Swimming Pool
Tennis

INTRODUCTION

Rules and regulations are always necessary and the members of the Rules Committee trust that you will accept and abide by the ones recommended to and approved by the Board of Directors. Your suggestions and recommendations for improving the Club's rules, regulations, and operation will be welcomed at any time. Please reduce them to writing and forward them to the chairman of the appropriate committee for their consideration.

- Rules Committee

The following rules and regulations governing the use and operation of the Kanon Valley Country Club facilities have been established and adopted by the Board of Directors. Please read and become familiar with them as they are compiled for you protection and enjoyment. Keep them handy for quick reference and have a good year.

- Board of Directors

GENERAL RULES

1. A house guest is one who resides beyond a 100 mile radius of the club and is temporarily staying at the home of a member.
2. All complaints must be made in writing to the General Manager who will attempt to resolve the problem. If not, the General Manager will refer the problem to the Board of Directors for resolution.
3. All charge slips must be signed by the member by name and number. The names of all members in arrears for dues or other indebtedness to the club for a period of 30 days after the same are payable to the club shall be posted by the Treasurer with a statement of the amounts due from each member. Charging and golfing privileges shall be denied until the account is paid. Member shall be notified in writing before the above action is taken.
4. PARKING:
- 1. Parking in circular driveway is prohibited.
- 2. Only fully licensed drivers are permitted to drive on club property and at speeds no greater than 10mph.
5. Children of members who have attained an age to be ineligible to use club facilities shall be permitted to join as a full member with no initiation fee and waiting list priority.
6. All leagues must be approved each year by the Board of Directors.

GREENS RULES

1. All play will be governed by USGA rules unless otherwise indicated.
2. All members and guests must register before play. All guests except house guests must be accompanied by a member. At the discretion of the Pro, a second foursome of guests may be allowed to play when the host member is playing with the balance of the guests. A member cannot arrange for a group to play without him.
3. Students under 16 will not be permitted on the main course on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays prior to 11:00 am.
4. Children under the age of 5 will not be allowed on the course at anytime.
5A. Students between the ages of 5 through 9 will not be allowed on the course unless accompanied by an adult member.
5B. Students between the ages of 10 through 17 may play anytime except as prohibited in rule No. 3, 8 and 9.
5C. Students under the age of 16 will not be allowed to operate a golf cart.
6. Guest fees shall be set by the Board of Directors. Fees shall be posted in the Pro Shop and announced at the annual membership meeting.
7. A guest who is rained out before completing nine (9) holes will receive a rain check.
8. Women's Day shall be Tuesday between 8:00 and 11:00am. During the season (May 1 - September 30), men are not allowed on the course until 11:00am.
9. Men's Day shall be Thursday from 11:00am until 3:30pm. During the season (May 1 - September 30) women and students are not permitted to start play after 11:00am in the morning or before 3:30pm in the afternoon.
10. No one person having a summer or winter residence within 50 miles of the course shall be a golf guest more than five (5) times per season (April 1-October 1). Special events as defined by the Board of Directors are not included in this rule. Men's Day participation is included in this rule.
11. Members will assume responsibility for their guests and their conduct.
12. During tournament or league play, golfer engaged in scheduled matches will have tee priority within the time so designated. Each year tournaments and leagues must be approved by the women's 18-hole/9-hole leagues held on Women's Day and Men's 9-hole league held on Tuesday evening.
13. No more than four (4) players (foursome) in any one group will be permitted on the golf course during the season (April 1-October 1), unless specifically permitted to do so by the pro. Singles have no standing on the course. The pro has the authority to combine 2 twosomes, or a threesome, plus a single.
14. Only one group shall be on the tee at one time.
15. Do not play until group ahead is out of range.
16. When ball is lost, allow five minutes to look; then continue to play. If not convinced, wave next group through.
17. Do not leave carts or clubs in front of green, but in path to next tee.
18. Do not mark scores while on green. Post scores en route or at next tee.
19. As an essential courtesy of golf, slower players should invite faster matches to play through, and shall stand aside until the match is out of reach. Deemed slow play if there is one open hole ahead, they must allow group behind to play through.
20. Players shall not cut in on any hole unless authorized by the Pro. No person shall start play on the 10th tee without permission of the Pro or Starter. Players desiring continuous play shall have priority on the 10th tee if previous players have stopped at the Clubhouse.
21. Practicing pitching or chipping to green of the main course is prohibited. Chipping to the practice green permitted within confines of driveway.
22. Golfers must replace divots, repair ball marks on greens and level sand in traps.
23. Motorized or hand golf carts shall not be used on the course if conditions are unfavorable, in judgment of starter, pro, greens committee or president.
24. Use of privately owned motorized carts are prohibited.
25. Do not operate motorized or pull carts near shoulder of greens or between greens and traps. Please use CART PATHS AND OBEY CART SIGNS.
26. Metal spikes are prohibited on the golf course and in the clubhouse. Members and guests may wear soft spikes or spikeless shoes.
27. Out of bounds: Road to left of No. 1, No. 2, No 3, No. 7, No. 16 and also as defined by white stakes.
28. Proper golf attire is required for members and guests. This rule will be monitored and enforced by the Kanon Valley Golf Professional. For example, abbreviated shorts, swim trunks, gym shorts, ladies halter sets, tank tops, tee shirts, etc., are not permitted."
29. High heels, ripple shoes, and bare feet are not allowed on course or on the putting green.

NOTE: The Greens Committee has complete supervision on the Golf Course and prescribes all rules for its regulation. All infractions should be reported in writing to the Greens Committee or the Board of Directors. The Golf Professional is authorized to administer and interpret these regulations in the best interest of play and the majority of members.

MEMBERSHIP

1. All applicants for membership must be approved by the Board of Directors.
2. Candidates for membership shall be of good moral character and have attained the age of eighteen (18) years (except student members). They shall be proposed and seconded by members of the club in writing upon a blank furnished by the club, the application to be presented to the Chairman Membership Committee.
3. Candidates for membership shall be elected by the Board of Directors at any regular or special meeting. A candidate shall be elected to membership upon receiving the approval of the Board of Directors at said meeting. The proceedings of the Board in this particular matter shall be secret and confidential.
4. Membership cards will be issued to member following receipt of payment of initiation fees and dues.
5. Dues are payable by new members not later than ten (10) days after notification of acceptance.
6. Annual dues are payable in full by May 15th. If not a posting will be made of those unpaid and the board has the right to revoke playing privileges. Dues notices will be mailed on or before December 30. All privileges may be suspended if any assessments are not paid and the member shall be notified in writing. In accordance with Article VII, Section 2 of the Corporation Bylaws, initiation fees and dues will be established annually by the Board of Directors and will be announced at the annual meeting.
7. Leave of absence may be granted upon written request to the Board of Directors. Such request must be accompanied by a fee of $25 which is renewable annually. Leave of absence preserves membership status and precludes reinstatement fees for being placed on waiting list. Members on Leave of absence are suspended from all club privileges and activities.
8a. Golf Memberships:
- (1) Family: The following enjoy all privileges of the club: Member, spouse, significant other, living together and all children under 18 years living at home. Unmarried children of member over 18 years who is in armed services, or a student on a full-time basis whose permanent residence is with his or her family. Family privileges may also be enjoyed by a Foreign Exchange student living full-time with a Family Member.
- (2) Family-Senior Citizen: Head of Household must be 65 years. Member and/or spouse enjoy all privileges of the club.
- (3) Single: One person enjoys all privileges of the club.
- (4) Junior Family or single through age 30.
8b. Social:
- Member, spouse and minor children enjoy privileges of the clubhouse.
Annual dues for each category or classification will be determined as outlined in Rule No. 6.

CLUBHOUSE RULES

1. Matters pertaining to the Clubhouse are the responsibility of the General Manager. All suggestions or complaints relating thereto should be made in writing to the General Manager. Members and guests are requested not to reprimand or instruct club employees.
2. No meeting of any association, organization or committee shall be held at the Clubhouse unless sponsored by a Club member in good standing. A request for such meeting must be submitted to the Board of Directors in writing and approved prior to meeting.
3. Charges for refreshments, meals and services shall be fixed by the house committee. If clubhouse is leased out, Board & House committee will coordinate pricing.
4. Members shall be charged with any damage or breakage by them, their families or their guests.
5. No member, guest or child shall be permitted on the main floor of the Clubhouse in bathing attire or in bare feet.
6. On Men's Day, men will have exclusive use of the Clubhouse after 4:00 pm. Restrooms and locker rooms are open to everyone.
7. Storage of golf clubs anywhere in the clubhouse is prohibited.
8. Children under the age of 14 are prohibited from sitting at bar.

SWIMMING POOL

1. All members and guests must register before entering pool. Any person using the pool must shower before entering it.

2. Guests: Members may bring local guests Monday through Friday (except for holidays). There will be a charge of $1.00 per guest.
3. The pool hours will be established by the Pool Committee & Board each year. The pool will be open only when a lifeguard is on duty. There will be no open swimming without a guard on duty
- A. Children under ten (10) years of age may not use the pool unless accompanied by parent, guardian or other competent person.

4. House guests (Refer to general rules definition page):
- A. A charge of $1.00 per house guest not to exceed $3.00 per day for a family's guests.

5. Lifeguard on duty shall have complete charge of the pool and is authorized to regulate number of people in pool by asking those who have been in longest to leave so those waiting to use pool may do so.
6. Lifeguard has authority to request any person to leave pool area if in his judgment that person is failing to observe the rules or is jeopardizing the safety or enjoyment of others.
7. No one in swimming attire is allowed outside the fenced in pool area except when attired in robes, smocks, or shirt and walking to or from Clubhouse locker room or car.
8. No glass containers allowed in Pool area.
9. Pool parties may be arranged for special occasions subject to approval of Pool Committee and House Committee and board.
10. Any suggestions or criticisms regarding operation or use of pool should be submitted in writing to the Pool Committee for their consideration.

TENNIS COURTS

1. Players must wear tennis shoes.
2. Appropriate dress is required (no swim suits-shirts must be worn).
3. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. (An adult is considered to be a person 18 years of age or older).
4. No glass containers in the court area.