Club rules and etiquette at The Crete Golf Club

We make no apology for publication of this outline of the rules and etiquette expected at The Crete Golf Club, as we feel it is our duty to ensure that the standards of dress and behaviour in the clubhouse and on the course are kept as high as possible.

Making yourself aware of the rules will avoid any embarrassment to yourselves or to official and members of the club. We believe that this statement of rules, asking as it does for respect for the traditions and rules, as well as for due consideration for other players, is appropriate and will be appreciated by all who enjoy the finest the game has to offer.

1. Starting Times
2. Golf Attire on the golf course and in the club house
3. Guests
4. Junior Golfers
5. Golf Check-In
6. Driving Range
7. Golf Cart Rules
8. Place of Play
9. Suspension and Termination of Membership
10. Club Management
11. Loss or Destruction of Property or Instances of Personal Injury

Starting Times

• Member Times: Golf may only be played after the Pro Shop has assorted a tee-time. Tee-times will be issued to members on a first request, first given basis and upon availability. Members have preferential tee times on weekends and holidays. Unreserved tee times are released to the general public three (3) days prior to play.
• Cancellation of Starting Times: Reserved times must be canceled 24 hours in advance.
• Tournaments: The Club reserves the right to host or close the course to outside tournaments.
• The Club maintains the right to reserve starting times for tournaments, outings, golf vacations, hotel guests and special occasions, as necessary, in advance of the starting time rules stated above.
• Twosomes and singles may be grouped with other players, and at starting times determined by the pro shop personnel on busy days.
• The Pro Shop must approve starting time changes.

Golf Attire on the golf course and in the club house

• Members are expected to dress in a fashion befitting the surroundings and atmosphere provided in the setting of our Club. It is also expected that members will advise their guests of our dress requirements.
• Casual attire (appropriate for golf) is permitted in the Clubhouse. Shirts with collars and shoes are required on the premises of the Club.
• Appropriate golf attire is required on the golf course and all practice areas, weatpants, warm-up suits, bathing suits, tennis or other athletic shorts or tennis dresses are not permitted.
  Men: Shirts with collars and sleeves, and slacks or Bermuda shorts are appropriate attire.
  Women: Dresses, skirts, slacks, or mid-length shorts and blouses are appropriate attire.
• Shoes: Golf shoes are recommended on the course. All other shoes must be soft-soled or tennis shoes. The Crete Golf Club is a non-metal spike facility.
• This dress code is mandatory for all play. Improperly dressed golfers will be asked to change before playing. If you are in doubt concerning your attire, please check with the Pro Shop.

Guests

• Guest privileges will be extended under the rules and regulations adopted. The Club Management will establish the rate of the daily guest fee and guest charges for use of the golf facilities.
• Member guest rates do not apply to groups.
• The discounted guest rate is only available to guest when accompanied by members for the entire round.
• Guest privileges may be denied, withdrawn or revoked at any time for reasons considered sufficient by the owner or management of The Crete Golf Club.
• Weather Policies: When rains prevail and cause termination of play, rain checks may be issued where conditions will not allow play to be completed and upon the decision of the General Manager. If lightning is in the immediate area, all play must cease.

Junior Golfers

• Children accompanied by an adult or authorized by the Pro Shop are allowed on the golf course.
• Children are not allowed to drive the golf carts.

Golf Check-In

• All members and guests must register in the Pro Shop before beginning play. Recommended registration is thirty (30) minutes prior to the reserved starting time. Failure to check-in and register ten (10) minutes prior to a reserved starting time may cause cancellation or set back.
• "Cutting-in" is not permitted at any time. All play must start on the number one (1) tee at all times, unless permission otherwise is obtained from the Pro Shop.

Driving Range

• The driving range is open during normal operating hours as may be posted from time to time in the Pro Shop.
• The driving range will be closed for general maintenance at times to be posted in the Pro Shop.
• Range balls are for use on the driving range only and are not permitted on the golf course.
• Driving range ball token may be purchased at the Pro Shop.
• Proper golf attire is required at all times on the driving range.
• Practice is not permitted on the golf course. The practice range, putting green, and chipping green should be used for all practice.

Golf Cart Rules

• Golf carts may not be used by a member or guest on the property of the Club without proper assignment and registration in the Pro Shop. Golf carts are not to be used off the golf course.
• Each operator of a golf cart must be at least 16 years of age.
• Each player must have a golf bag and set of clubs. No more than two (2) adults and two (2) sets of clubs per golf cart are permitted.
• No more than two (2) golf carts per foursome or one (1) per twosome are allowed.
• All golf cart traffic signs must be obeyed.
• Operation of a golf cart is at the risk of the operator. Cost of repair to a golf cart damaged by a member or a guest will be charged to the member and guest.
• Violations of golf cart rules may result in fines and/or playing privileges.
• The Club must furnish all food and beverage consumed on the properties of the Club. Private coolers are not allowed.

Place of Play

• If a group does not keep its place on the course and loses more than one (1) clear hole on the players ahead, it must allow the following match to play through. Players, who stop for any reason after playing nine (9) holes, must occupy the next tee before the following group arrives at the tee or lose their position on the course.
• Allow faster groups to play through if there is an open hole ahead of you.
• Groups over four (4) players are not allowed on the course at any time.
• The Golf Professional and Rangers have full authority of the golf players at all times. They are responsible for maintaining the rules and regulations pertaining to the golf course and play. Any violations of such are to be reported to Club Management.

Suspension and Termination of Membership

• Any member, family member or guest of a member, whose conduct The Crete Golf Club’s Management considers improper, offensive or likely to endanger the welfare, safety, harmony or good reputation of the Club or its members, may be reprimanded, fined, suspended or expelled from the Club by the Management. The Club's Management will be the sole judge of what constitutes improper conduct or conduct likely to endanger the health, safety, welfare, harmony or good reputation of the Club or its members.
• Management of The Crete Golf Club may suspend or terminate a member, if it is determined that the member:
• 1. Submitted false information on the application for membership.
  2. Exhibited unsatisfactory behaviour, conduct or appearance.
  3. Failed to pay dues, fees or club accounts in a timely manner.
  4. Failed to abide by the rules and regulations, as set forth for the use of the Club's facility.
  5. Treated the Club's personnel, employees or the Club in an unacceptable or abusive manner.
  6. Failed to meet and maintain eligibility for membership pursuant to the application.
  7. Failed to accompany a guest when the guest paid accompanied guest fees.
  8. Permitted use of their Club Account by an unauthorized person.
      
• A member will be notified of any disciplinary action, and given an opportunity to show cause why the Club Management should not discipline the member according to these rules. If the member desires a hearing, a written request for a hearing must be made to the General Manager within five (5) days after the date of the Club's notice to the member of the proposed action. Upon receiving a written request for hearing, the Club will set the time and date which will not be less than five (5) days after the request. While the Club considers the complaint, the member will enjoy all membership privileges to which entitled prior to the complaint.
• Notwithstanding suspension or termination of membership, the member will remain liable for any accounts unpaid or due The Crete Golf Club. Such member will not be entitled to a refund of any part of the dues and fees paid by the member to the Club.

Club Management

• Management's goal is to provide the utmost playing pleasure for all members. Therefore, the Club reserves the right to modify playing privileges without notice to or consent of the members, including: establishing or changing rules governing access, sign-up priorities and starting times with respect to the golf course and other Club facilities and other membership privileges.
• It is unbecoming for any member or guest to abuse any employees or the Club, verbally or otherwise. All service employees of the Club are under the ultimate supervision of the Management. No member or guest may reprimand or discipline any employee. Any employee not providing courteous and prompt service should be reported to the Golf Management immediately.
• Any complaints, criticism or suggestions of any kind relating to any Club operations should be in writing, signed and addressed to the General Manager.
• The member list is the private property of the Club and may not be used or given to anyone by a member for any reason whatsoever. Members may not use it for solicitation purposes, and is furnished only to members. A violation of this paragraph may be grounds for discipline of the member.

Loss or Destruction of Property or Instances of Personal Injury

• Each member as a condition of membership, and each guest as a condition of invitation to the premises of the Club, assumes sole responsibility for his or her property. The Club will not be responsible for personal injury and any loss or damage to any private property used or stored on the premises of the Club, whether in lockers or elsewhere.
• Removal of furniture or property from any room at the Club or from Club premises without proper authorization is not permitted.