Login
Home
Membership
Board of Directors
Calendar of Events
About Us
       Clubhouse Hours
       Long Range Planning
       Rules of Golf
       Dress Code
Contact Us
Scorecard

HILLCREST COUNTRY CLUB GOLF RULES

The rules of golf and golf etiquette are intended to enhance your golf game and increase your golfing pleasure.  It will be the intent of all members to keep the course in good playing condition.  Every player and partner/guest should be aware of their personal responsibilities to the course, the members, and the game of golf.

BEFORE GOLFING

  • All members and guests must register and pay associated green fees.  Registration enables club personnel to contact you in case of emergency.
  • Non-members are eligible to play three times per year with a member.  This rule is waived for tournaments and special events.
  • Each player must have his or her own set of clubs.
  • No more than foursomes are allowed without special permission from the CLUB MANAGER.
  • Shirts are required on the course at all times.  Soft spikes are required of all golfers.
  • Junior members do not have guest golfing privileges.
  • No food or drink can be brought onto the premises without prior approval from the CLUB MANAGER when the clubhouse is open. 
  • Golfers must obtain permission from the CLUB MANAGER to start on any hole other than #1.
  • AGE RULES:  Children 6-12 must play with adult supervision.  No child under the age of 6 should be on the course.  An adult must accompany anyone under the age of 16 who is driving a cart.  No person under the age of 14 may play prior to noon on Saturday or Sunday unless accompanied by an adult.

USE OF GOLF CARS ON THE COURSE

  • Keep golf cars at least 25 feet from the apron of the green.  Park cars to the side or rear of the green.  Do not pull cars onto the green or tee areas.
  • Use the 90-degree rule to cross fairways.
  • Each car must occupy no more than 2 people and carry no more than 2 bags.
  • During dry weather, plan to use only one car per two golfers.

WHILE GOLFING

  • Groups on #1 tee must alternate with groups starting their second round on #10 tee.  No golfers are allowed to start their first round on #10 tee without allowing all groups off #1 tee first.
  • Replace any divot on the fairway.  Use the dirt supplied on the tee boxes to fill the divots.  Avoid taking divots with a practice swing.
  • Do not drop or throw the flagstick on the green.
  • Enter all sand traps from the lowest point.  Smooth all footprints and marks as you leave using the rake provided.
  • Repair any ballmarks on the greens.  If your ball hits the green, there will be a mark.  Repair the mark by using a divot repair tool.  Insert the divot tool at the highest point of the divot, pull the top of the tool towards the middle of the divot.  Con

GOLF ETIQUETTE

  • Never instruct on the golf course unless on the practice grounds.
  • Don't delay more than 5 minutes when looking for a ball.  Invite the following players to play through at once if there is a delay.
  • Etiquette and good sportsmanship require that you do not distract a player making a stroke.  Always stand out of range when a player is addressing the ball or making a stroke.  Never stand directly behind the player's ball, the player, or directly behind
  • Never allow an open hole between you and the group ahead of you when the course is busy.  Pick up the pace and try to play 9 holes in a two-hour maximum.  Allow faster players to play through.

 ENJOY THE GAME!