Golf News
Golf Rules
1. Etiquette
A. Pace of Play
To maximize the enjoyment of all members and their guests, the Board of Directors for Richland Country Club have adopted a pace of 4 hours 10 minutes when golf cars are permitted off the paths and a pace of 4 hours 30 minutes when golf cars are restricted to the paths as the maximum time allowed to complete an 18-hole round. Groups are subject to being timed at any point during their round to ensure this time expectation is met. Whenever a group shall for any reason fall more than one clear hole behind the players ahead, it is expected to invite the following group through.
B. Care of the Course
Proper care of the golf course is expected by members and their guests at all times. Greens, fairways, and bunkers should be restored to their original condition after play in consideration for other members and their guests who follow.
C. Golf Car Traffic
When permitted off the path, golf cars are to enter and exit the fairway at points designated by the Golf Course Superintendent.
Failure to adhere to Golf Car Policies may result in a suspension of golf car privileges for an amount of time designated by the Board of Directors.
D. Golf Car Rules
If you choose to operate a golf car, you do so at your own risk. A person must have a valid driver’s license to operate a golf car. Members are responsible for the care and condition of golf cars driven by them. Any damage to golf cars must be reported to the Golf Professional Staff. Members are responsible for repair or replacement of golf cars due to damage incurred during their use.
If you choose to operate a golf car, you do so at your own risk. A person must have a valid driver’s license to operate a golf car. Members are responsible for the care and condition of golf cars driven by them. Any damage to golf cars must be reported to the Golf Professional Staff. Members are responsible for repair or replacement of golf cars due to damage incurred during their use.
E. Dress Code
Appropriate golf apparel must be worn at all times when using the practice facility, putting green, and golf course. The following dress is inappropriate:
Tennis and/or running apparel
Halter, jersey or tank top shirts
Denim shorts, slacks or jeans
Cargo shorts or pants that have side pockets with flaps
Unhemmed shorts or slacks
T-shirts and men’s shirts without collars
(Mock turtlenecks with a substantial collar are acceptable)
Bathing suits
Gentlemen are expected to keep shirttails tucked in and caps worn bill forward.
F. Fivesomes
Groups with five (5) or more players are not permitted until after 2:00 p.m. on any day from March 1 through October 31. Groups must be given permission by the Golf Professional Staff to play with five (5) or more players during the times permitted.
Groups with five (5) or more players are not permitted until after 2:00 p.m. on any day from March 1 through October 31. Groups must be given permission by the Golf Professional Staff to play with five (5) or more players during the times permitted.
G. Cellular Telephones
While using the practice facility, putting green, and golf course, Cellular Telephones are to be set on silent or vibrating mode. Courtesy should be given to everyone around you if you choose to use your cell phone in any of these areas.
2. Starting Play and Registration
A. Tee Times
Starting times for weekdays may be reserved by contacting the golf shop up to one week in advance. Weekend tee times are assigned by the Golf Professional Staff each week in an effort to make sure everyone gets as close as possible to the time requested. Tee Time Requests may be submitted prior to 5:00 pm on the Wednesday prior to the weekend. Tee times are assigned by the Golf Professional Staff to ensure equity while also managing pace of play.
B. Saturday Play
Starting times prior to 11:00 a.m. on Saturdays are reserved for Equity, Emeritus, Intermediate, Honorary, and Non-Resident Golf Members. Associate members, spouse, family members and guests are not permitted to play prior to 11:00 a.m. on Saturdays.
Starting times prior to 11:00 a.m. on Saturdays are reserved for Equity, Emeritus, Intermediate, Honorary, and Non-Resident Golf Members. Associate members, spouse, family members and guests are not permitted to play prior to 11:00 a.m. on Saturdays.
C. Guest Play
All Guests are limited to playing Richland twice per month. Immediate family members are permitted to play as a family guest at a reduced rate while playing with the related member. All guests must be registered in the Golf Shop prior to play. Groups with 2 or more guests will be requested to take a forecaddie if one is available.
D. Junior Play
Parents are responsible for the appearance, supervision and actions of their children when using the practice areas, putting green, and golf course. A junior is anyone 17 years of age and younger. Juniors may play when accompanied by an adult at anytime except for Saturday morning prior to 11:00 a.m. A Certified Junior is permitted to play unaccompanied by an adult once he/she has been certified by the Golf Professional for completion of the Richland Junior Golf
Program, passing of a playing ability test and a written test concerning the USGA Rules of Golf and the Golf Rules of Richland Country Club. When playing unaccompanied by an adult, Certified Juniors and their guests may use Richland’s Golf Facilities with the permission of the Golf Staff during the following times:
1. Weekdays from 8:00 am to 10:00 am and after 2:30 pm.
2. Saturdays and Sundays after 2:30 pm.
Juniors not certified by the Golf Professional must be accompanied by an adult at all times when using the practice facility, putting green, and golf course. When using the putting green and practice areas, juniors must step aside when adult members or their guests are waiting. Certified Juniors with a handicap of 10 or less may play under adult rules. However, juniors are not permitted to play on Saturday prior to 11:00 am.
E. Dependent Family Golf Privileges
Family members of Equity, Emeritus, Intermediate, Honorary, Non-Resident and Associate Golf Members currently living at home that are 22 years of age and younger are eligible to play during permitted times as stated for family members with golf privileges.
F. Caddies
Caddies are available upon request to either carry or forecaddie for a group of players. A limited number of caddies are available. Advanced notice is preferred to help ensure one will be available for the time requested. Please contact the golf shop to request a caddy.
Only caddies approved by the Golf Professional Staff are permitted. All caddies will be required to adhere to all policies set forth by the Board of Directors for Richland Country Club.
3. Tournament Eligibility
A. Equity, Intermediate, Emeritus, Honorary and Non-Resident Golf Members
1. Tee Party
2. RCC Club Championship (Open to Members and Spouses)
Associate Golf Members may play in the following events on a space available basis.
3. The Commemorative
4. Alternate Shot Championship
5. President’s Cup
6. Jack Nicklaus Cup Matches
7. Fall Member Guest
8. Smokers
9. The Waxo
10. Shoot-Out
B. Equity, Intermediate, Emeritus, Honorary, Non-Resident, Associate Golf Members and Spouses
1. Memorial Day Tournament
2. Independence Day Tournament
3. Labor Day Tournament
4. Couples Golf
4. Fees
The following is the fee structure for daily golf related activities:
Golf Car Rental Fee (18 holes) $18 per person
Golf Car Rental Fee (9 holes) $9 per person
Push Cart Rental Fee $10
Member Accompanied Guest Fee $100
Member Accompanied Family Guest Fee $30
Member Accompanied Junior Guest Fee $10
Unaccompanied Guest Fee $125
Rental Club Fee $25 per set
The following is the fee structure for daily golf related activities:
Golf Car Rental Fee (18 holes) $18 per person
Golf Car Rental Fee (9 holes) $9 per person
Push Cart Rental Fee $10
Member Accompanied Guest Fee $100
Member Accompanied Family Guest Fee $30
Member Accompanied Junior Guest Fee $10
Unaccompanied Guest Fee $125
Rental Club Fee $25 per set
5. Handicaps
A. Purpose
The purpose of the USGA Handicap System is to make the game of
golf more enjoyable by enabling golfers of different abilities to
compete on an equitable basis.
A basic premise underlies the USGA Handicap System, namely that
every player will try to make the best score he/she can at each hole in
every round he/she plays, regardless of where the round is played, and
that he/she will post every acceptable round for peer review.
For information on posting scores, please contact a member of the Golf Professional Staff.
B. Handicap Committee Duties and Responsibilities
The Handicap Committee shall verify that all acceptable scores
are reported for handicap purposes, and that recorded scores
are available for peer review.
Handicap Index Adjustment by Handicap Committee
The Handicap Committee has the responsibility of making certain
that a player’s USGA Handicap Index reflects his/her ability.
Failure to Post
If a player fails to post an acceptable score, the Handicap Committee may post the score or a penalty score and ratings equal to the lowest handicap differential in the player’s scoring record. However, if the score not returned is unusually high, the Handicap Committee may enter the score or a penalty score and ratings equal to the highest differential in the player’s scoring record.
C. Internet Score Posting
Scores may be posted on the internet by logging on to www.ghin.com and clicking on “Post Online”. You will need to enter your GHIN number and your last name in order to post. Internet score posting will be reviewed by the Handicap Committee and is also subject to peer review. Contact a member of the Golf Staff if you need assistance.
6. Safety
A. Stone Walls
The playing of a golf ball behind or adjacent to a stone wall poses a
danger to the golfer who strikes the ball, as well as others playing
the golf course.
B. Lightning
Lightning causes many deaths and injuries on golf courses every year.
Players, caddies, spectators, officials and sponsors of golf events need
to take every precaution for the protection of persons against lightning.
Richland Country Club has a lightning prediction device. When significant lightning activity is predicted in the area, a horn will be sounded continuously for 15 seconds. When the horn sounds, discontinue play and seek shelter! It is mandatory to discontinue play when the horn sounds. Anyone who does not take shelter after the horn has sounded does so at his/her own risk. The USGA emphasizes that players should be made aware that they have the right to stop play if they think lightning threatens them, even though the committee may not have specifically authorized it by signal. [Rules 6-8 and 33-2D]
C. Taking Shelter
Grounded shelter on #13 tee
Grounded shelter near #6
Maintenance barn near #17 and #7
Return to the Clubhouse
When one of the above is not available, seek:
Dense woods, not isolated trees
Low lying areas, not hilltops or high places
Automobiles with metal tops and bodies
Avoid:
Wire fences and overhead wires
Isolated trees
Tractors and golf course maintenance machinery
Raising clubs or umbrellas above the head
Golf cars or any other vehicle
Play may resume when the horn sounds with three consecutive five second blows.
Golf Events Summary 2010
The following is a summary of golf events at Richland Country Club. We hope this will assist you in planning your 2010 golf season. Please contact a member of the Golf Professional Staff if you have any questions. We look forward to another exciting year of golf at Richland Country Club.
President’s Cup
The format for The President’s Cup is a season-long individual match play championship. The field will be divided in two divisions to compete in a single elimination match play tournament. A champion will be determined in both divisions.
The President’s Cup Champion will be determined in a final match between the division champions. Sign up ends on Sunday, March14. The President’s Cup entry fee is $25.
2009 Champion Mike Robinson
The format for The President’s Cup is a season-long individual match play championship. The field will be divided in two divisions to compete in a single elimination match play tournament. A champion will be determined in both divisions.
The President’s Cup Champion will be determined in a final match between the division champions. Sign up ends on Sunday, March14. The President’s Cup entry fee is $25.
2009 Champion Mike Robinson
The Waxo – April 10
This tournament “kicks off” the 2010 golf season. This event is named in honor of Dudley “Waxo” Green, a long-time columnist for the Nashville Banner and Richland Country Club member, who was most noted for his coverage of the Masters golf tournament from 1946 until his retirement in 1977. Waxo was a Commemorative honoree in 1991 and inducted as a charter member of the Tennessee Golf Hall of Fame in 1992.
Four player teams will be randomly paired to compete in a 2 best balls of 4 (Net) format using 90% of each individual’s handicap. Strokes will be allocated as they fall on the scorecard. Gift Certificates will be awarded based on net scores. Play will begin with an 8:30 a.m. shotgun start. The entry fee is $35 and will include golf car fees, prizes and drinks on the course. Sign up begins March 10, 2010. The field will be limited to the first 108 players.
Smoker – May 12 & August 26
A one-day Member-Guest event. The cost is $150 per two man team and will include golf car fees, guest fees, prizes, drinks on the course, and dinner immediately following play. The field will be limited to the first 48 teams. All sign ups begin one month prior to the event date.
Couples Golf – April 17, May 22, July 10, August 14
A fun and relaxing 9-hole event for couples of all playing abilities scheduled one Saturday each month, April-September. Couples will be paired together randomly by the golf staff in a fun format that will allow everyone to meet other couples. Play will begin on the designated Saturday with a 5:00 p.m. shotgun start. Dinner will be immediately following play and is included in the entry fee. The entry fee is $100 per couple.
The Commemorative – May 1 & 2
The Commemorative honors a long-time Richland member for his or her contribution to the game of golf and Richland Country Club. The entry fee will be $150 per person and will include golf car fees, tournament gifts, prizes, lunch, and drinks on the course. Sign up in the Golf Shop as a two-person member-member team beginning April 1, 2010.
2009 Champions Charles Smith and Drew Patterson
Memorial Day Tournament – May 31
A four-person blind draw scramble open to all adult members with golf privileges. Teams will be randomly paired for this event according to handicap. Play will begin with an 8:30 a.m. shotgun start. The entry fee is $35 and will include golf car fees, prizes and drinks on the course. Sign up begins April 30, 2010. The field will be limited to the first 108 players.
Memorial Day Tournament – May 31
A four-person blind draw scramble open to all adult members with golf privileges. Teams will be randomly paired for this event according to handicap. Play will begin with an 8:30 a.m. shotgun start. The entry fee is $35 and will include golf car fees, prizes and drinks on the course. Sign up begins April 30, 2010. The field will be limited to the first 108 players.
Jack Nicklaus Cup Match Qualifier – June 5
A three-person team qualifier scheduled for June 5, tee times beginning at 11 a.m.
Teams must consist of a player with a handicap index of 0 to 6.9, another player with a handicap index of 7 to 12.9 and the third team member with a handicap index of 13.0 or above.
Since its inception, The Jack Nicklaus Cup Matches have been held for the fun and challenge for the Nicklaus family of courses. The event takes place over three days and has proven to be an excellent format to establish camaraderie among Jack’s affiliated golf clubs. The 2010 Matches site has not yet been determined. No entry fee is required.
Sign-up begins May 5, 2010.
2009 Qualifiers Tom Aaron, Sam Alfrey and John Mick
The Tee Party – June 17-19
Richland’s showcase Member-Guest event is scheduled for June 17-19, 2010. Open only to Equity, Intermediate, Emeritus, Honorary and Non-Resident golf members. Inclusion in the Tee Party is based upon participation in last year’s event. Awards Party following play Saturday evening concludes a great week for you and your guest. Field is limited to 72 teams. Specific details will be sent at various times throughout the year. Mark your calendar for the event of the season.
2009 Champions Ken Innis and Jon Kemp
Independence Day Tournament – July 4
A four-person blind draw scramble open to all adult members with golf privileges.
Teams will be randomly paired for this event according to handicap. Play will begin with an 8:30 a.m. shotgun start. The entry fee is $35 and will include golf car fees, prizes and drinks on the course. Sign up begins June 4, 2010. The field will be limited to the first 108 players.
Alternate Shot Championship – July 31 & August 1
A two-person, 36-hole club event played July 31 and August 1 and considered by many to be the most demanding format within our tournament schedule. The Alternate Shot Championship requires an entry fee of $50 per person to include golf cars fees, prizes and drinks on the course. The tournament is a net score competition using 50% of the teams total handicap. Strokes will be deducted from the total gross score of the two-person team. Sign up in the golf shop as a two-person member-member team beginning June 30, 2010. The field will be limited to the first 48 teams.
2009 Champions Arthuro Buenahora and Steve Proctor
Club Championship – August 20-22
The Richland Club Championship is an individual stroke play competition. Championships for women, men, senior men and juniors are all conducted on the same weekend. Prior to the start of play contestants are flighted according to handicap. The champion in each flight is the contestant returning the low aggregate gross score within their respective flights. Club Championships are open to Equity, Intermediate, Emeritus, Honorary, and Non-resident golf members and their spouse only.
Sign up begins July 20, 2010.
2009 Men’s Champion Noble Judy
2009 Women’s Champion Lynda Wimberly
2009 Senior Champion Don Wirth
2009 Junior Champion Kevin Ryan
The Richland Club Championship is an individual stroke play competition. Championships for women, men, senior men and juniors are all conducted on the same weekend. Prior to the start of play contestants are flighted according to handicap. The champion in each flight is the contestant returning the low aggregate gross score within their respective flights. Club Championships are open to Equity, Intermediate, Emeritus, Honorary, and Non-resident golf members and their spouse only.
Sign up begins July 20, 2010.
2009 Men’s Champion Noble Judy
2009 Women’s Champion Lynda Wimberly
2009 Senior Champion Don Wirth
2009 Junior Champion Kevin Ryan
Labor Day Tournament – September 6
A four-person blind draw scramble open to all adult members with golf privileges. Teams will be randomly paired for this event according to handicap. Play will begin with an 8:30 a.m. shotgun start. The entry fee is $35 and will include golf car fees, prizes and drinks on the course. Sign up begins August 6, 2010. The field will be limited to the first 108 players.
Shootout – August 28
This year’s Shootout participants will be determined through qualifying. Qualifying begins June 20, 2010. Each person may attempt to qualify as many times as they like prior to August 26. The fee to qualify will be $5 per attempt. The low 18 net scores and ties will qualify for the Shootout. The Defending Champion is exempt from qualifying. Open to Equity, Intermediate, Emeritus, Honorary and Non-resident golf members only.
2009 Champion Bill Bennett
Fall Member-Guest October 22 & 23
The format will be better ball of partners, improved (ringer score). Each team will record one net better ball for the team and the one gross better ball score for the team per hole (both scores may be from the same player). The two day improved score (gross and net) will be the best score for the team per hole for both days. The champion will be determined by the two-day improved net better ball score. Sign up begins August 21, 2010.
2009 Net and Gross Champions Winston Hickman and Carl George
Golf Instruction Programs
Beginning Golf for Women
This is a great opportunity for all ladies to learn the game of golf in a relaxed atmosphere with other beginners. Whether you are a true novice or just haven’t played in a few years, this class will allow you to learn and enjoy the game of golf at your own pace. John Spelman will conduct this free class on Tuesday and Thursday mornings during the month of April. Classes begin on Tuesday, April 6 at 9 a.m. Call the golf shop for more information.
This is a great opportunity for all ladies to learn the game of golf in a relaxed atmosphere with other beginners. Whether you are a true novice or just haven’t played in a few years, this class will allow you to learn and enjoy the game of golf at your own pace. John Spelman will conduct this free class on Tuesday and Thursday mornings during the month of April. Classes begin on Tuesday, April 6 at 9 a.m. Call the golf shop for more information.
Richland Spring Junior Golf School
The Spring Junior Golf School is an after school instruction program designed for kids ages 6 and up to learn all aspects of golf. Kids will learn swing fundamentals, rules of golf, as well as golf course and club etiquette. Most importantly, all kids will be encouraged to have fun and develop a love for the game of golf they can take with them for the rest of their lives! The Junior Golf School is a six week program held on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons beginning April 13 and ending on May 19. There will be two sessions each Tuesday and Wednesday. The first session will be from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. and the second session will be from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sessions will be divided by age group as much as possible. The cost is $100 per child. Sign up begins March 16. The Spring Junior Golf School is open to the first 48 kids to sign up. Open to children and grandchildren of Equity, Intermediate, Emeritus, Honorary, Non-Resident and Associate golf members. Children of Social members may sign up on a space available basis. Call the golf shop at 370-0040 to sign up.
Junior Golf Summer Playdays 3-6-9 Hole Groups
Richland Summer Junior Golf Playdays are a summer-long program designed to improve junior golfers course management and overall golf game. Junior Golf Playdays will begin on Wednesday morning, June 2 and end on July 28. Playday pairings will be divided into age groups and ability. Each week will begin with registration at 8am and play will begin at 8:30 am. In order to participate in the Junior Golf Summer Playdays a junior must have participated in the Spring Junior golf School or be certified by a member of the Richland Golf Professional staff. The cost of the Summer Playdays will be $100 per child. Sign up begins May 5. The program is open to the first 48 children and grandchildren of Equity, Intermediate, Emeritus, Honorary, Non-Resident and Associate golf members. Children of Social members may sign up on a space available basis.
Call the golf shop at 370-0040 to sign up.
Junior Golf Team 18 Hole Group
Open to Junior Golfers competing or striving to compete at the middle school and high school level. Tuesday afternoons during the summer, the Junior Golf Team will meet for weekly competitions, advanced instruction and play. Junior Team members will be required to attend team meetings and be available for interclub competitions.
Information regarding Junior Team qualifying will be announced at a later date.
Private Lessons
Individual instruction with one student and one golf professional. Lessons can be tailored to each individual's need whether it’s putting, short game or full swing. Available for beginning and advanced golfers. Private lessons are available $75 per hour session.
Individual instruction with one student and one golf professional. Lessons can be tailored to each individual's need whether it’s putting, short game or full swing. Available for beginning and advanced golfers. Private lessons are available $75 per hour session.
Video Lesson
Individual instruction with the use of video technology to enhance the learning experience. The use of video will allow both the student and the instructor to further analyze all aspects of a particular swing. Video lessons are $150 per hour.
On The Course Playing Lesson
Individual on-course instruction with a student and a golf professional to further assess a person's game under playing conditions. Playing lessons are $100 for nine holes.
Junior Lesson
Individual lesson for students age 17 and under. Sessions typically last between 30-45 minutes. Junior lessons are $25 per session.
Group Lesson
Lesson with 2 or more students and one golf professional. Sessions typically last approximately 1 hour. Group lessons can be tailored to meet the needs of all individuals involved. A great way for people of similar abilities or interests to learn the game of golf together (i.e. - Couples, family, friends or siblings). Group lesson rates are available upon request.
Lesson with 2 or more students and one golf professional. Sessions typically last approximately 1 hour. Group lessons can be tailored to meet the needs of all individuals involved. A great way for people of similar abilities or interests to learn the game of golf together (i.e. - Couples, family, friends or siblings). Group lesson rates are available upon request.
Contact Information
John Spelman – jspelman@richlandcc.com
Chase Brannon – cbrannon@richlandcc.com
Josh Dyer – jdyer@richlandcc.com
Golf Shop – 615-370-0040