Sedalia C.C. Golf Rules & Policies

1. Golf Course
   1. All play must start on hole #1, unless otherwise authorized by the Golf Shop.
   2. Each group must check in at the Golf Shop prior to teeing off.
   3. A tee-time may be made no more than 14 days in advance. During the golf season (April 1-October 31) a group with a tee-time will take precedence over groups without a tee-time. Tee-times will not be taken during the off-season (November 1-March 31), play will go off on a first come first served basis.
   4. During the golf season (April 1-October 31) groups shall consist of no more than five (5) players. During the off-season (November 1-March 31) groups may consist of more than five players at the discretion of the Golf Shop.
   5. On weekends, holidays and any otherwise busy day, singles and twosomes may play only at the discretion of the Golf Shop. During those times said groups will have no rights to position on the course. If necessary the Professional Staff reserves the right to change your position on the course to relieve congestion.
   6. All Junior Golfers under 18 may play solely at the discretion of the Golf Shop. Parents are urged to use discretion on when and if their junior golfer is responsible enough to play without adult supervision. All Junior Golfers must check in at the Golf Shop prior to teeing off.
   7. The Golf Shop is closed on Monday unless there is a scheduled event.
   8. The golf course is closed on Mondays until 1:00.
2. Golf Course Etiquette
   1. Proper etiquette must be maintained while on the golf course.
      1. Repair ball marks made on the greens.
      2. Rake and smooth all bunkers when exiting the bunker.
      3. Obey cart traffic signs.
      4. Abstain from vulgar and offensive language.
      5. Throwing golf clubs is considered a breach of etiquette as well as a potentially hazardous situation.
      6. In the interest of all, players should play without delay.
      7. Slower groups must allow faster groups to play through when there is a clear hole ahead or it is seen that once through they will not hold up the group played through.
      8. A shot should not be hit until there is no question the group in front is out of range.
      9. Be aware of groups following you when searching for a lost ball.
3. Practice Facilities
   1. The driving range is for use by members that either have paid a season range fee or signed a charge ticket for hourly use. It is the member's responsibility to come to the Golf Shop and sign a charge ticket. The use of the driving range without paying may result in the loss of range privileges at the discretion of the Board of Directors.
   2. he driving range will be open when the Golf Shop opens and close at dusk. On Sunday the driving range will close 2 ½ hours before dark in order to pick up all range balls for mowing on Monday.
   3. Range balls are restricted for use anywhere on club property other than the driving range. They may not be taken off club property or be used for play on the golf course.
   4. The short game practice area North of hole #10 may be used at any time by SCC members. Range balls are not to be used in this area. Members are required to use their own golf balls for practice in this area. It is asked that you leave this area in the same or better condition as you found it (i.e., rake bunker and repair ball marks as best you can).
   5. The putting clock is for practice putting and chipping. Please refrain from hitting shots onto the putting clock that will leave a ball mark.
   6. The use of #9 and #18 greens as a practice putting green is forbidden, unless otherwise permitted by the Golf Shop.
4. Rules of Dress
   1. Proper golf attire is mandatory at the discretion of the Golf Professional with the following guidelines:
      1. SCC is a spikeless facility. Shoes with "softspikes" or tennis shoes may be worn on the course. Dress shoes with a heel are forbidden. Flat soled sandals are acceptable.
      2. Appropriate slacks or shorts for men must be void of holes or stains to be deemed acceptable. Blue jeans are not permitted on the golf course during the golf season (April 1-Oct. 31). Cutoff shorts, athletic shorts, bicycle shorts and sweat pants are not acceptable. Pleated docker style slacks made from denim are acceptable.
      3. Appropriate shirts for men must have a collar and be void of holes and stains. Mock turtleneck shirts are acceptable. T-shirts and tank tops are not acceptable. All shirts must be tucked in while on the golf course.
      4. Appropriate bottoms for ladies are slacks, capri pants, shorts, skirts or skorts. Blue jeans are not permitted on the golf course during the golf season (April 1-Oct. 31). Cutoff shorts, athletic shorts, swimwear or sweat pants are not acceptable. "Hip hugger" pants or shorts are allowed if worn in a tasteful manner.
      5. Appropriate tops for ladies may not be strapless and must cover the naval. Sleeveless and collarless shirts are acceptable. T-shirts are not acceptable.
      6. During the off-season (November 1-March 31) blue jeans will be allowed on the golf course, but they must be void of holes and stains. Blue jeans are allowed on the practice facilities year around.
   2. Proper golf attire is at the sole discretion of the Golf Professional. He will make the final determination if attire is conforming or not.
5. Golf Carts
   1. Persons under sixteen (16) years of age shall not drive golf carts on any part of the golf course unless employed by Sedalia CC. This includes private carts (with or without adult supervision).
   2. Golf carts shall not drive within 30 feet of tees or greens or along the edges of bunkers unless on a cart path.
   3. Members who have been granted a medical dispensation will be given a flag to put on their carts which will allow them to drive within 10 feet of tees and greens. This does not allow them to drive on the golf course when weather prohibits such. Good judgment must still be used when operating a golf cart as to not damage the golf course.
   4. Cart paths are to be used whenever possible. The less cart traffic on the turf grasses the better the playing conditions of the golf course.
   5. The Grounds and Greens Committee strongly encourages that no more carts go out in each group than is absolutely necessary. This means that you may have to pair up on carts (i.e., 3-somes=2 carts, 5-somes=3 carts).
   6. A sign will be posted on #1 and #10 tees designating the cart traffic rules for that day. Adherence to these signs is mandatory.
   7. A charge ticket must be signed in the Golf Shop prior to using a club owned golf cart.
   8. Any damage to a club owned golf cart must be reported to the Golf Shop immediately.
   9. A trail fee must be paid prior to a private golf cart being used on the golf course.
   10. Private carts are to be used only by persons under the membership of the paid trail fee. This is to include tournament play.
   11. No more than two (2) adults shall ride in a golf cart without consent from the Golf Shop.
6. Guests
   1. Non-members residing in Pettis County are not permitted to play the course except where tournaments approved by the Board of Directors are intended to permit play in such tournaments by such non-members.
   2. Non-members residing outside Pettis County may be invited to play as a guest of a member upon payment of the established green fee. A member may not have over four (4) guests at any one time, unless approved by the Golf Committee. If the member elects not to accompany said guests while playing, the unaccompanied guest rate will apply.
   3. Members of other private golf clubs may be permitted to play on the course, upon payment of the established green fees, if such other private club offers the same reciprocal privileges to members of Sedalia C.C.
   4. Non-resident members may not bring a guest from Pettis County or from their county of residence.
   5. The Board of Directors may approve, on a case-by-case basis, use of the golf course for tournaments or golf functions, which would be billed to and paid for by a member.
   6. Any member bringing a guest to play must sign a charge ticket prior to playing. Any member bringing a guest to play on a day the Golf Shop is closed must sign a charge ticket either the day before or the day after they play. Unreported guest play may result in the loss of playing privileges at the discretion of the Board of Directors.
   7. It is the responsibility of the member to alert their guests to the dress code and all rules and regulations of Sedalia C.C. before they play. The actions of a guest are the responsibility of the sponsoring member.
7. Tournaments
   1. Club tournaments are restricted to dues paying members and their spouse. Children of members are not allowed to play in these events with the following exceptions:
      1. Spring & Fall 3-Man scramble, Therapy Center Tournament, Couples Invitational and Ladies Invitational. These tournaments are open.
8. Stags
   1. All Men's and Ladies stag events are restricted to members and their spouse. Children of members and guests are restricted from playing in stag events.
9. Couples Events
   1. Couples events are restricted to members and their spouse. Children of members and guests are restricted from playing in all Couples events with the exception of the Couples Invitational.
   2. A single male member may bring a single female guest and a single female member may bring a single male guest to play in couples events.
10. Special Days - Ladies Day and Junior Golf Day
    1. On these days there may be circumstances that dictate the Golf Shop restrict play at certain times and on certain holes to accommodate these events. Please check with the Golf Shop before playing on these days.