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RULES & GUIDELINES

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GOLF RULES


Golf Committee Chairman
Mr. Ryan Routhe


Golf Professional Staff

Jonathon Widmer, PGA
PGA Head Golf Professional

Mike Stone, PGA
PGA Director of Instruction

Pro Shop: 419-666-1472

How to make a Tee Time

Members make tee times in two ways:

Online: Members can log into the website at www.thebelmontcountryclub.com

Enter your account number and pin number
Select the Tee Times Tab
Using the Foretees App.
Members need to list all the names playing in the group
Members may make tee times up to one week in advance. 

Phone: Members can call the golf shop directly at 419-666-1472.

Handicapping

The handicap committee asks that you post all rounds upon completion:

This includes individual scores made in team competition for both Match and Stroke play. The Golf and Greens Committee will be comparing rounds played vs. rounds posted to ensure handicap accuracy for tournament play.

Post your score when you play at least 10 holes. Post hole-by-hole and the app will determine remaining score.

Exception: Rounds played by yourself cannot be posted per the USGA.

Methods of Posting:
  • GHIN App.
  • Foretees

Golf Attire, Etiquette, Pace of Play


Attire: Dress code applies to the golf course, practice facilities and clubhouse.
Members are responsible to make sure their guests are appropriately attired.

During the Golf Season, the BCC dress code prohibits the wearing of jeans, cargo pants/shorts, shirts without collars for men and tank tops for ladies. Shirts must be tucked in for men. 

NO CUT OFFS OR GYM ATTIRE ALLOWED.  SOFT SPIKES REQUIRED.

Etiquette: Golf is best played by adhering to the following two principles:

Play the ball as it lies.
Play and leave the Course as you find it ~ OR BETTER!

Leave the course as you find it means: 
  • Repair ball marks.
  • Replace divots!!  Only use sand when you cannot replace your divot.
  • Rake bunkers.
  • Obey cart regulations.

Pace of Play: The pace of play is a continuing focus of the golf operation.
Belmont pace of play is based on a 4 hour round. 
Starting, turn, and finishing times are closely monitored.
Players who fail to keep up with the pace of play will be approached.
Punishments for violations will vary depending on the circumstance and number of offenses.
Tournament pace of play issues may result in stroke penalties to individuals and teams.
Continued issues with pace of play may result in suspensions based upon our Board of Directors Golf Rules.

Definitions
“Family Guest”: A son, daughter, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandchild, father, mother, brother, sister, father-in-law, mother-in-law, brother-in-law, and sister-in-law.

“Unaccompanied”: An unaccompanied guest has a tee time made by a member that cannot accompany this guest.  It may also apply to special requests from golf professionals at other courses seeking to get a tee time for their members if their home course is not available. Unaccompanied guests may not have priority tee times such as play before 10:30 am or weekends before Noon.

Number of Guest Rounds Allowed: The same guest shall be allowed to play no more than a TOTAL of five (5) rounds per calendar year.

What do I need to know about Tournament Participation:

  • All participants must sign up prior to tournament deadline.
  • In case of inclement weather, all entry fees paid in advance will be refunded if the tournament is cancelled.
  • USGA Rules will govern all BCC tournaments.
  • Rules sheets will be provided for major tournaments.
  • The tournament committee reserved the right to adjust handicaps at their discretion.
  • If a player has an emergency, he/she must let the committee or pro shop know as soon as possible when forced to drop from any tournament.
  • In case of LIGHTENING:  USGA Rules state that a player does not have to continue play if he feels there is threatening weather.  You may mark your ball and take cover any time in which you feel threatened.
  • The signals for suspended play will blast throughout the course.
  • Rulings will be made by the tournament committee and the committee’s decision will be final.
  • Always check with the golf shop to review and understand rules posted.


Belmont's Annual Tournaments

  • Men's Old Pal/Presidents Cup
  • Men's Stag
  • Men's Invitational
  • Flag Day Cup
  • Dandy Dozen
  • Senior Club Championship
  • Club Championship
  • JPK Championship
  • Junior/Senior Championship
  • Closing Scramble