Local Rules

The following rules and regulations are listed to maintain decorum and to remind one and all that golf is an honorable sport and should be played as such. All property owners, members and guests are expected to understand and adhere to the rules and regulations as listed below. This will assist us in providing the best experience while enjoying the course and all other Resort’s facilities. Please refer to the professional staff for clarification if needed.

1. During the golf season, the course is open from dawn to dusk each day. Driving range will close for maintenance on a weekly basis as regularly scheduled by the course. People are not allowed to be on the course at any time if they are not playing.
2. All players must register in the pro-shop check-in with the starter before beginning play. Starting point for all play is number one tee, unless permission from the pro-shop or starter to commence elsewhere is granted. Continuing groups have priority of play.
3. Driving range rules must be adhered to. Personal practice balls are not allowed. Range balls are not to be picked up or removed from the driving range.
4. Users of carts must follow paths and adhere to directional signs and cart rule of the day. Power carts are not to be driven within 30 yards of the greens, aprons and shoulders unless they are on the cart path. Carts shall not be driven within 15 feet of tees or sand traps except where the paths are within that distance.
5. Golf carts are not to be used by more than two passengers. Only two golf bags are permitted on a golf cart at any time. You must have a valid drivers’ license to operate the cart. A cart waiver must be signed before playing the round of golf. Carts must be returned to the staging area after use and are not to be left in the parking lot. Carts must only be used for rounds of golf (touring or golf ball collecting is not permitted).
6. Proper golf attire must be worn on the golf course, driving range, and practice areas at all times (no tee shirts, tank tops, jeans, cut-offs, etc.). Acceptable footwear includes soft-spiked golf shoes or rubber soled sport shoes.
7. Any member, property owner or guest who willfully, or through negligence, damages club property will incur costs of repairs or replacement and is subject to suspension or termination of privileges. All property damage, whether intentional or not is to be reported to the pro-shop upon the conclusion of the round or earlier.
8. Members and guests are reminded not to leave golf bags or personal belongings unattended on Lighthouse Golf Resort property. Lighthouse Golf Resort is not responsible for lost or stolen property.
9. Lighthouse Golf Resort is not responsible for any damage caused on your property.
10. Children: For safety reasons, children 14 years of age or under are not to be out on the property without a parent, or other responsible adult, present. Parents must assume the responsibility of children’s behavior while on the club premises. Children must be 18 years or older with a valid drivers’ license to operate a golf cart.
11. Dogs are not allowed on the Course or at the Club House
12. The use of cell phones is not allowed on the course and in the Club House Restaurant.
13. Please be courteous with your cigarette/cigar butts. Remember, cigarette butts are not biodegradable and blemish the landscape. Flowerpots and divot sand buckets are not ashtrays.
14. The Club House and Bar shall be open only for such times as Management may determine. The Bar hours may not exceed those authorized by any liquor license held by the Club.
15. No member or property owner shall, without the special sanction of the Manager, bring into the Club for use or consumption therein any liquor, cards or provisions.
16. Lockers are available for day use only. Items left in lockers overnight will be removed.
17. Courtesy towels are for locker-room use only and are prohibited from use on the course.
18. Each golfer must play with a bag and a set of clubs.
19. Prior to playing a stroke or making a practice swing, the player should ensure that no one is standing close by or in a position to be hit by the club, the ball or any stones, pebbles, twigs or the like which may be moved by the stroke or swing.
20. No one should move, talk or stand close to or directly behind the ball or the hole when a player is addressing the ball or making a stroke.
21. No player should play until the players in front are out of range.
22. Golfers are expected to maintain pace of play. Groups failing to maintain the minimum pace of play standards, listed for each hole on the course scorecards, will be moved forward.
23. Starting times may be reserved one month in advance by members and property owners by calling the golf course directly. Golfers who abuse the starting time privilege by not showing up, showing up with fewer golfers than reserved, or failing to cancel 72 hours prior, shall be subject to golf charges for such absentees and/or loss of privileges.
24. Members and property owners must register their guest in the Pro-shop before playing the round. Members are responsible for the conduct of their guests while on Lighthouse Golf Resort property.
25. The General Manager, Head Golf Professional or Course Superintendent are authorized to determine when the golf course is unfit for golf play or use of golf carts due to weather condition or course maintenance programs.
26. Members of the golf club have the right to use the services as follows:
    • One golf game per day
    • Free parking
    • Daily use of the locker and shower facilities
    • Free golf bag storage
27. Management may, from time to time, amend the rules, regulations and prices in accordance with the golf course facilities.