Dress Code

1. Men - collared shirts are required.


2. No blue jeans allowed on SVG&CC or by staff in the clubhouse.


3. No short shorts allowed.


4. Metal spikes allowed (also soft spike or flat rubber soled shoes are allowed).

No high heels or other shoes are permitted on Sand Valley Championship Course or Academy from guests or staff

General Golf Course Check In Policy

Guests must check in and pay their fee at reception before play on golf range, golf academy or championship course

Members must sign in book at the reception before playing

Tees:

Cherry (Championship) Pro events only

Blue (Medal) 0-15 handicap

Green (Members) 16-29 handicap

White (Front Tee) 30 + handicap (Beginners, Ladies, Juniors, Seniors)

Fivesomes are not allowed on the course at any time unless approved by the golf course director.

Single golfers will be paired with a twosome or threesome if golf course is busy.

No members or guests are allowed to use range balls to the big course. NOTE: Any person(s) who do not follow the above policies will be subject to loss of golfing privileges for one year:

General Rules for all Golfers

1. R&A rules of golf apply at all times except as amended by the local rules. Local rules are available at the front desk, 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" policy whenever faster groups are present.

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 4.5 hours or less for a fourball. 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 into deep rough!! 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 course staff 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 than 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 only if authorized by the Golf Director.


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.