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Section 1.
ALL PLAY SHALL BE GOVERNED BY USGA RULES.
Section 2.
ATTIRE
2.1 Neat and acceptable attire must be worn by all golfers.
2.2 Appropriate shoes are required, no metal spikes are permitted.
2.3 Male players must be attired in shirts with collars and sleeves, slacks or walking shorts.
2.4 Lady players must be attired in golf dresses, slacks, capri pants or walking shorts and shirts
with collars or sleeves.
2.5 No jeans, denims or beachwear will be permitted.
Section 3.
ETIQUETTE
3.1 Golf etiquette as prescribed by USGA will apply.
3.2 Play for each nine holes should not exceed two (2) hours and ten (10) minutes.
3.3 Disciplinary action may result if a person=s conduct is deemed detrimental.
Section 4.
GOLF CARTS - Privately owned golf carts may be used on the golf courses under the following conditions:
4.1 The use of the cart shall be restricted to no more than two (2) persons and two (2) sets of clubs at one time. Each player must have a set of clubs. Only two (2) carts per foursome under normal conditions.
4.2 On days when, at the discretion of the golf course superintendent or golf professional, wet grounds or other conditions so warrant, carts may be restricted.
4.3 Carts shall be kept thirty (30) yards from green unless on a cart path. Exceptions may be made for carts used by players with physical handicap privileges.
4.4 Any player who has a physical handicap may make application describing the disability to the club professional. The club professional may grant permission for that person to drive off of the cart paths and approach within reasonable limits to the greens. A list of such persons so exempted will be maintained and reviewed periodically for validity by the golf professional with a copy to the Board of Directors. During extreme weather conditions this privilege may be restricted or denied.
4.5 No gasoline carts will be permitted on the golf courses except those vehicles used for maintenance.
4.6 No person under sixteen (16) years of age will be permitted to operate golf carts.
4.7 All member carts shall display only current permits on the windshield of the cart. Otter Creek permits shall be displayed on the lower drivers side facing forward and the dual Cranes Roost and Otter Creek permits shall be displayed on the lower passenger side facing forward.
4.8 Only those individuals who are registered to play golf or have approval from the Pro Shop or management shall be permitted on the golf courses. Non-golfing activities such as but not limited to jogging, walking, bicycle riding, fishing and golf ball hawking on the golf courses are prohibited.
4.9 On Otter Creek Golf Course, golf carts will be restricted to cart path only for holes 10 through 15. Exceptions may be made for carts used by players with physical handicap privileges.
4.10 The Plantation Residents Golf Club shall not be responsible for accidents due to negligence, carelessness or recklessness in the use of carts on any of the golf courses or golf course facilities.
4.11 All members who pay trail fees must use a member-owned cart. In instances such as, but not limited to, mechanical problems with the member-owned cart, club carts can be made available
Section 5.
PRACTICE
5.1 Excluding taking lessons, practice on the greens, tees and fairways is prohibited. The consistent playing of more than one ball on the courses constitutes practicing.
5.2 Use of the putting green is restricted to putting and low run up shots.
5.3 The teaching area of the practice range is to be used exclusively for teaching. All other uses are prohibited.
5.4 All balls used on the driving range shall be purchased by tokens obtained at the Pro Shop.
5.5 Personal golf balls may be used for practice in the sand trap and chipping green at the driving range.
5.6 Ball hawking on the practice range is prohibited. Any abuse of this shall be subject to suspension of golf privileges or other disciplinary action at the discretion of the Board of Directors.
Section 6.
REGISTRATION
6.1 All players must register with the Pro Shop before starting play.
6.2 Single players and twosomes may be required to pair up during peak playing times. Singles and twosomes have no pass through privileges on the golf courses.
6.3 Fivesomes shall not be permitted.
6.4 All non-members and Associate Members must purchase and have in their possession a greens fee receipt while on the golf course.
Section 7.
MISCELLANEOUS
7.1 Pets are not permitted on the golf course.
7.2 Any changes to the golf courses must be approved by the Board of Directors and with written permission of the Greens Chairperson.
7.3 For memorials - only trees, shrubs and flowers will be permitted.
7.4 No 9-hole shotgun events will be permitted from November through March.
Section 8.
LOCAL COURSE RULES
8.1 Provisional Ball - Permitting play of a provisional ball under Rule 26-1 for a ball that may be in a water hazard.
8.2 Stones in Bunkers - Allowing the removal of stones in bunkers by declaring them to be Amovable obstructions@ (Rule 24-1).
8.3 Distance Measuring Devices - PRGC Board of Directors has adopted the local rule permitting the use of distance measuring devices (Rule/Decision 14-3/0.5).
The rules of the Plantation Residents Golf Club may be changed at the discretion of the Board of Directors.
Revised 4/21/2008
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