Pine Valley Golf Resort Rules and Policies

Course Rules and Policies

USGA Rules will govern play unless modified by local rules.
Please arrive 15-20 minutes prior to your tee time.
All players must check in with the golf shop prior to play and must have a dated valid green fee or green fee w/cart receipt in their possession at all times while on the golf course.
Late Arrivals: We will do our best to fit you into the Tee Time schedule based on space availability. Please call 737-8300 if you think you may be late.
Specials, discounts or coupons must be mentioned at the time of reservations.
All golfers are required to play their own set of clubs. Rentals clubs are available at the clubhouse. Please call ahead to reserve rentals. (The sharing of clubs slows the speed of play.)
All out of bounds are defined by white stakes.
Play is prohibited from out of bounds.
Hole #10 - Balls are out of bounds if on or over the road.
Players looking for lost golf balls (5 minutes maximum), must wave players through.
Proper dress is required. Please see Dress Code section.
If lightening is in the area, all play must cease and golfers must take cover.

Play should be completed in 4 hours and 30 minutes. (15 minutes per hole)
Slow play can be a very frustrating factor in the game of golf. Please be considerate of golfers in front of and behind you when playing. Slow groups who have fallen at least 1-1/2 holes behind the group in front, may be asked to pick up their balls and move forward to the next hole. Slow golfers must allow the group behind them to play through if the course is open ahead of them. Do not play into other groups - it's impolite and DANGEROUS.
Replace your divots.
Fix ball marks on the greens.
Rake bunkers after entry.
Use repair mix provided on carts to repair tee box divots.
No person shall approach or otherwise hit a golf ball onto or towards a green when in close enough proximity for the ball to reach the green, if players are on the green or after a golf course employee has removed the flag on the green for maintenance purposes, and shall not approach or hit the ball until the flag has been reset and the player or golf course employee is off the green.
All players are expected to act in accordance to the spirit and etiquette of the game at all times on the property, toward other players, residents and resort personnel.

Each operator of a golf car must be at least sixteen (16) years of age and have a valid driver's license.
Always use golf car paths where provided.
Golf cars are required to remain on paths, without exception, on all Par 3 holes.
Except on a path, do not drive a car within 30 feet of a green or tee.
Unless otherwise posted, the 90-degree car rule will always be in effect.
Cross directly to your ball. After playing your shot, leave fairway by shortest route.
Always engage parking brake before leaving golf car.
Players are responsible for any damage to golf cars.
No private golf cars allowed on resort property without valid golf car membership agreement.

In order to provide our members and package players with a comfortable and relaxing environment, the golf course management requires that the following dress code be followed.
Appropriate shirts and shoes must be worn at all times.
Shirts should be collared and extend to the waist.
Tube tops, tank tops, midriff tops, cutoffs, short shorts and athletic attire are prohibited.
No bathing suits or bathing suit tops will be allowed.
Shoes should be soft spike golf shoes or flat bottom tennis shoes. Metal spikes are not allowed.
No shirt or item of clothing should have any profanity or offensive slogans, logos, pictures or content.
All players agree to the above rules simply by purchasing greens fee.

If rain is in the forecast, rainchecks will not be issued.
A rain check may be issued only if the course superintendent or manager deems the course unplayable.
Players are expected to continue play during rain and/or drizzle as long as lightening is not present.
When the unplayable decision has been made, players are required to report to the golf shop immediately to record their time and hole number.
All players may be required to wait up to an hour to determine if course conditions will improve before rain checks are issued.
Rain checks are issued depending on the number of holes played.
- 1-4 holes the player will receive an 18-hole rain check.
- 4-13 holes the player will receive a 9-hole rain check.
- 14 or more holes will not qualify for a rain check
Cash refunds are not given if rain check is used for lesser value.
Rain checks are only redeemable for greens fees and cart fees, and hold no cash value.
Rain checks must be redeemed within 30 days from date issued.
Rain checks are non-transferable and non-replaceable.

Spectators present safety issues on the course. Therefore, specators are limited to following a specific group and are required to rent and utilize a golf cart. Pleasure trips across the course are not safe and it interferes with play. Exceptions may be made on a case by case basis, but will require that a waiver be signed.

All leagues, tournaments and special events shall be scheduled with resort management.