Club Rules

Written by Administrator Sunday, 14 February 2010 04:17

The Golf Operations Committee consists of three appointed members of the Board of Directors, the Head Golf Professional, and the General Manager. This Committee will consider any written suggestions regarding rules changes, presenting such to the Board for consideration. Any rule’s infraction or damage and destruction of Club property should be reported either to the General Manager or in writing, addressed to the Golf Committee, P.O. Box 385, Lookout Mountain, TN 37350 for consideration and appropriate action. 

GENERAL

USGA Rules govern all play except local rules. Local rules will be available in the Golf Shop.

Turn in to the Golf Shop all scores for handicap purposes.

All play starts from the #1 tee unless otherwise approved by the Golf Professional Staff. 

The membership has a tradition of fast play. All groups should play at a pace to complete 18 holes in no more time than 3 ½ hours. Groups will be monitored to detect slow play with special emphasis on fivesomes or groups with walkers. Slower groups must allow faster groups to play through.

All cart operators must have a valid state automobile driver’s license. No exceptions.

Children under 15 will not be allowed on the Golf Course before 12:30 PM on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays unless prior approval is given by the Golf Professional Staff.

Jogging, walking, bicycling, pets and other types of exercise activities, other than golf, are prohibited during regular golf operation hours. 

Coolers are not to be brought on property. All food and beverage must be purchased at the Golf Club (coolers are provided by Club at no charge).

Please make arrangements with the Golf Shop to play prior to or in between our organized golf games which will be posted in the Golf Shop.

Please make every effort to pick up cigarette butts and loose trash and dispense in available receptacles.  

GUEST RULES

The purpose of the guest rules are to allow as much flexibility as possible for local and out of town members to play golf without interfering with the regular play of the members of the Lookout Mountain Golf Club. Speed of play is also considered in determining the following rules:

Local guests (within 50 mile radius) may play no more than twice a month on weekends/holidays and must be accompanied by a Member. A Member may accompany up to three foursomes at any time on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, with permission from the Golf Professional, while Fridays and weekend guest play will be limited to one foursome. Sponsoring Members must sign the guest book for all guests indicating their name and whether local or out of town. Record of such play will be furnished to the Golf Operations Committee each month for consideration and action in case of misuse. 

Out of town guests of a Member visiting three days or more may pay one guest green fee of $150 per week not exceeding two weeks (all other charges- cart rental, etc. will be paid in addition to this weekly guest green fee). A guest card will be issued by the Club. 

Unaccompanied guest play is allowed Tuesday through Thursday, and possibly Friday through Sunday if activity permits. Members who sponsor these guests may do so by calling for approval from the Golf Professional. Members may sponsor up to 2 foursomes. Unaccompanied guests will be charged appropriate guest fees.

Golf Outings and Wedding/Family activities – If possible, the Golf Operations Committee will authorize Outings or special activities to benefit your family or business planning. Please contact our General Manager or Golf Professional well in advance of your event.

CARTS

Follow daily cart rules posted in the Golf Shop.

Only two riders in a cart and each must have their own clubs and bag.

You must return carts by 8:30 PM during season with other times posted out of season. 

Please keep carts 50 ft. from the greens, off tee boxes, and away from bunkers. 

Use common sense and stay out of wet areas and avoid bare areas.

Members and Guests will not abuse or damage club property in any way or manner and shall be liable for all damage for loss, as well as a $100 fine, as a result of negligence or abuse.

Pull carts are not allowed at Lookout Mountain Golf Club without a Doctor’s excuse.

COURSE RULES

Please repair all ball marks on the greens.

Fill in divots in the fairway with sand provided on the carts.

Chip shots to practice green only. Please do not practice chip shots or approach shots to any green on the course including the nursery green adjacent to the Maintenance Facility. Please do not hit practice shots in the confined areas of the fairway.

Please rake bunkers after play and enter and leave from the rear of the trap. 

Please make every effort to pick up cigarette butts and loose trash and dispense in available receptacles.

RANGE RULES

Practice from designated stations and signage directions when posted.

Please follow range hours posted in the Golf Shop.

Range balls are property of the Lookout Mountain Golf Club and as such are not to be taken off property or used on the golf course.

The paved area adjacent to the driving range is for cart parking only. No automobiles allowed.

PARKING

No parking in grass areas.

Please park in designated spaces only.

Please observe handicap spaces.

Extra parking is available in the lot below the driving range.

FEES

Cart fees: 18 holes -- $17 per rider 12 holes -- $12 9 holes -- $9
Guest green fee – weekday $65 – weekend $75 – unaccompanied $100
Junior Fees (under 18 yrs old) - $15 
Special Guest Fees: Wednesdays -- $35 Thursdays (Ladies’ only) -- $5 
Rain check guest fee charge – 
Less than 5 holes completed – no charge
5-12 holes completed $30
13 or more – full fee

DRESS CODE

Anyone not complying with dress code will be prohibited from using the golf course or practice areas.

Gentlemen must wear shirts with a collar and sleeves (no tank tops or mock turtles). 
Ladies may wear sleeveless shirts and shirts without a collar, however tee shirts are prohibited.

Shorts must be of the golf or Bermuda type with an inseam of not less than 6 inches and must be hemmed. Blue jeans are prohibited on the golf course and practice areas.

Dress Code for Junior Golfers will be posted in Golf Shop and Junior Room.
It is mandatory for all members and guests to play in Soft Spikes.