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Kiev Golf Club Rules and Regulations
FOREWORD
These Club Rules and Regulations are established and promulgated by Management of Kiev Golf Club (further Club Management) to provide for the equal protection of the rights and privileges of all Club Members and their families and guests; to protect the property and facilities of the Club, to assure the equal enjoyment of the property, facilities and activities of the Club.
Club Management may adopt and publish Club rules, regulations and policies from time to time relating to various Club matters. Some policies are incorporated into “Membership Polices and Regulations of Kiev Golf Club”; others into these “Rules and Regulations of Kiev Golf Club”; others are posted on the Club bulletin board. Each Member has a duty to keep informed of and abide by Club rules and policies as published.
The Club reserves the right to amend or modify these Rules and Regulations when necessary and shall notify the Membership of any change.
1. GENERAL RULES
1.1 Hours/Days of Operation.
The Club’s hours and days of operation will be established and published by the Club on the seasonal base. The Club Management reserves the right to modify the hours and days of operation, as it deems necessary from time to time.
The hours and days of operation for the golf course, golf shop and practice range will be set seasonally by the Golf Professional and posted publicly. Hours may need to be adjusted for weather, maintenance, and special events.
The Club reserves the right in the exercise of its reasonable discretion to close the golf course and the other facilities to hold tournaments, special events and group play.
Areas of the Club may also be closed from time to time for scheduled maintenance and repairs or special events or functions.
Performance by entertainers shall be allowed on the Club Facilities only with the permission of the General Manager.
1.2 Private Parties.
Certain facilities of the Club may be available for private parties or special functions and Club employees will be available to assist Members in planning events.
Management, in its sole discretion, may use certain Club facilities for special functions and may conduct outside tournaments on the golf course.
Dining room activities for groups shall be allowed with the permission of the General Manager.
1.3 Club Parties.
Certain facilities of the Club may be reserved and available for club events or special functions according to the permission of the General Manager.
1.4 Membership Cards.
A Membership card indicating a club number and the category of Membership shall be issued to the Member as well as other eligible Members of the family upon payment of the appropriate dues by the Member.
In order to protect Members from improper charges, the Club may require the presentation of Membership cards at the point of sale for all transactions. Club may require presentation of Membership cards upon request when signing in for use of the Club Facilities.
Membership cards are not transferable. A Membership card may not be used by any person other than the person to whom it is issued. Failure to comply with this rule may result in suspension or termination of Membership privileges.
Members shall not lend or give their Membership cards to others for any reason. Violation may result in expulsion from the Club.
Each Member may be issued a Membership card, which must be carried while on Club premises.
Loss of a Membership card should be reported in written to office. Until Management receives notification of the loss or theft, the Member shall be responsible for all charges placed on the account. A fee may be charged for replacement of Membership cards. The Club must be notified in writing immediately of a lost or stolen Membership card. The Member’s account shall then be canceled.
1.5 Mailing Addresses.
Each Member shall be responsible for filing with the Membership Office in writing, preferably on a form provided, the mailing address and any changes thereto, to which the Member wishes all notices and invoices of the Club be sent.
A Member shall be deemed to have received mailings from the Club three days after they have been mailed to the address on file with the Membership Office.
In the absence of an address filing with the Membership Office, any Club mailing may, with the same effect as described above, be addressed as the General Manager may think it most likely to cause prompt delivery.
1.6 Account.
Members shall have a Bank account/account шт an authorized Bank and Members shall be entitled to charge all purchases and services to their Bank accounts. Presentation of the Membership card is required for all purchases and activities at the Club and verification of identity may be requested for charges to the Member’s billing account. Management reserves the right to suspend or place limits upon a Member’s charging privileges at the Club.
The Members are required to furnish Management with a valid commercial Visa or MasterCard number and to authorize its use by Management for past due accounts. Members are required to provide Management with credit card renewal information annually or prior to the expiration date of the credit card furnished.
1.7 Lockers.
Lockers are made available for the convenience of Members only. Members specifically agree that the Club shall not be responsible for any losses, damages or claims, which may arise from Members’ use of the lockers. The lockers are not intended to prevent unauthorized entry.
Management reserves the right to inspect all lockers periodically. Members assume all risk of theft, loss, or disappearance of items placed in the lockers.
1.8 Property.
Each Member of the Club, as a condition of his or her Membership, and each guest as a condition of his or her invitation to the Club premises, assumes sole responsibility for his or her property.
Under no circumstances shall the Club be responsible for the loss of or damage to property belonging to Members, Members of their family or their guest, including automobiles parked in Club parking lots or clothing or valuables left therein or in locker rooms, cloakrooms or elsewhere on Club premises.
Club Management shall use reasonable efforts to maintain a “lost and found” system to reunite owners with property lost and found on Club premises.
Lost articles found on Club premises should be delivered to Club Management and may be claimed at the administrative offices of the Club upon an appropriate description and/or identification of the lost article and appropriate evidence of ownership taking into account the nature and value of the property involved.
1.9 Complaints.
Employees of the Club are to be treated in a courteous and considerate manner. No employee shall be reprimanded in any way by a Member or guest.
Any complaints regarding service, behavior, or inattention to duty by employees should be immediately brought to the attention of the General manager or Manager on duty.
Members may be requested to state the complaint in writing. Club will take such disciplinary action, as it deems necessary.
Member complaints/grievances concerning other Members or the Club or its facilities shall be held in strictest confidence, made in writing, and submitted only to the General Manager.
The General Manager shall investigate the complaint/grievance and recommend to the Club Management the action, if any, to be taken by the Club.
All complaints, criticisms or suggestions relating to the operations of the Club must be in writing, signed by the author and sent to the General Manager.
1.10 Parking/Traffic.
Parking in the Club’s parking areas is undertaken at the driver’s own risk. Neither Club nor Management is responsible for personal injury, property theft or damage.
Self-parking is permitted in areas identified as such.
No parking will be allowed on grassed areas.
“No Parking” signs must be observed except in areas so designated during special event or functions.
Bicycles, motorbikes and all-terrain vehicles (or the like), including roller blades, are not permitted on the golf course, cart paths, or driving range at any time.
1.11 Pets.
No dogs or other pets, except for seeing-eye dogs and other qualified handicap service dogs, are permitted on Club’s property/territory (including the golf course) at any time, unless special policies or certain exceptions are adopted for the Club.
Members are responsible for damage caused by an animal owned by the Member or under the Member’s control.
1.12 Gratuities.
For the convenience of Members, service charges, as determined appropriate by Club Management, will be added to all food and beverage sales.
Tipping is only appropriate for locker room attendants, bag storage attendants, or valet parking attendants. In lieu of tipping employees, Members are extended the opportunity to show their appreciation of employees’ services by contributing to the annual employees’ holiday fund.
Also tipping is permitted for independent contractors (employees) engaged by the Club in a position where tipping is customary, such as caddies and other such persons designated by Club Management from time to time.
In November, it is customary to send a letter from the Club providing the Members with an opportunity to contribute to a voluntary Holiday Fund for all Club employees, along with a suggested contribution added to each Member’s bill. This Holiday Fund provides the Membership with an opportunity to show appreciation to Club employees during the holiday season. Club Management shall be responsible for the distribution of these funds.
1.13 Prohibited Activities.
The Club Management and Management shall have the right and power to prohibit any games, sports, or other activities, which it may, in its sole determination, consider harmful to the interests of the general Membership and/or the Club; illegal activities are prohibited; violation of gambling laws; solicitation of Members, petitions and commercial advertisements posted or circulated on Club property are prohibited without prior approval of the Club, and use of the Club’s name, logo or stationery for any purpose is prohibited without prior approval of Management.
1.14 Firearms / Firework.
Firearms, lethal weapons, and ammunition are not allowed on the Club’s property.
The General Manager must approve the use of any fireworks.
1.15 Damage to Club Property. Liability.
Members will be responsible, and may be subject to disciplinary action, for any of the Club’s property abused, removed, damaged, or destroyed by a Member, as well as for all property of the Club abused, removed, damaged, or destroyed by family Members or by their guests.
Members and guests shall use the Club’s facilities at their own risk and shall assume sole responsibility for personal injury, personal property, and property damage.
The Club, its officers, employees, representatives, and agents shall not be liable for personal injury to any person while the Club’s premises, nor for loss or damage to personal property, brought onto, used, or stored on the Club’s property, whether in lockers or elsewhere.
Any injury to persons or damage to property shall be reported immediately to the General Manager or other responsible staff Member.
Personal injury or property damage caused by a golf ball is the sole responsibility of the golfer striking the errant ball.
1.16 Alcoholic Beverages.
The Club intends to comply with all applicable laws pertaining to the sale, consumption and service of alcoholic beverages. No alcoholic beverages shall be brought onto or removed from the Club’s premises.
Instances of intoxication on the Club’s property may be forwarded to the Club’s Office for disciplinary action. Club employees may refuse service of alcoholic beverages to any individual they feel is intoxicated or on the verge of becoming intoxicated. Members, their guests, should not attempt to leave the Club and operate a motor vehicle in an intoxicated condition.
Alcoholic beverages will not be sold or served to any person who is not permitted to purchase the same under the laws, including anyone who is under twenty-one years of age or anyone who, in the judgment of Club Management, is drunk or intoxicated; nor shall any alcoholic beverage be sold or served for off-premises consumption.
1.17 Smoking.
Smoking is permitted in designated areas only.
Smoking in golf courses strictly forbidden.
1.18 Drugs. Controlled Substances.
The possession and/or use of any type of drugs or other controlled substances is absolutely prohibited on Club premises at all times; save and except only such as are required to be used or taken pursuant to the prescription of a physician.
Violation of this rule by any Member of the Club or any Member of his or her family will result in an automatic suspension of the Member with possible expulsion at the sole and absolute discretion of Club Management.
1.19 Ponds.
Fishing, wading, swimming or the like, are expressly forbidden in all ponds.
1.20 Solicitations and Advertising.
Commercial advertisements or solicitations shall not be posted or circulated in the Club without the prior approval of the General Manager.
1.21 Political or Religious Activity.
It is contrary to the policy of the Club to have the facilities used for functions or fund raising efforts for the benefit of a political cause, unless approved by the Club.
The Club Facilities shall not be used in connection with organized religious services or other activities unless approved by the General Manager.
1.22 Damage to or Removal of Club Property.
A Member shall be personally liable and responsible to the Club for the replacement cost of all Club property which is damaged or removed by such Member or any Members of his or her family or guests and the replacement cost of any property so damaged or removed shall be charged to such Member’s account.
No Club property shall be removed from Club premises, nor shall any Club property be moved from the room in which it has been placed by Club Management without Club Management’s prior approval.
1.23 Entrance to the Club’s Territory.
Entrance to the Club territory and Club building shall be according to the special admission/admittance document that is to be issued to each Member.
1.24 Cancellation of Services.
A general rule is the following: cancellation notice should be done at least 5 hours before the planned service.
Cancellation of the personal coach should be done at least 24 hours before.
Cancellation of the booking of the club coach should be done at least 12 hours before.
Cancellation of the tee time should be done at least 3 hours before.
If this ruse is not followed, a cancellation fee is subject to be applied according to the Club Cancellation Rates.
2. CHILDREN REGULATIONS
2.1 General Issues.
Children under 12 years of age are not permitted anywhere in the Club territory unless accompanied and supervised by an adult.
Minors under the age of 12 must be accompanied on Club property at all times by an adult except while participating in a specific program designated for their use.
Persons under 21 years of age shall not be permitted the cocktail lounge, except in the company of a supervising adult.
Children under the age of 6 are not allowed on the golf course, except with the express permission of the golf staff.
2.2 Entrance to the Lockers.
No one under the age of 12 is permitted to enter to the Men’s or Women’s locker rooms unless accompanied by an adult.
2.3 Violation by Minors.
In the event of violation of Club rules or policies by minor, restrictions can be imposed on the minor’s use of the Club facilities or to their parents.
2.4 Responsibility for Minors.
The Club Management reserves the right to limit the use of certain Club facilities by minors.
Members are directly responsible for the conduct and actions of their children and children of their guests.
2.5 Baby-sitters’ Services.
Services of baby-sitters are made available for the convenience of Members only.
Members specifically agree that the Club shall not be responsible for any claims, which may arise from Members’ use of these services.
2.6 Junior Play.
The Club wishes to encourage junior play, but reserves the right to establish additional policies relative to junior play, as it may deem necessary. Juniors are defined as sons or daughters of a Member entitled to Membership privileges.
Unless golfing privileges have been granted to the junior golfer by the Golf Professional, junior golfers must play with an adult Member and should be at least twelve (12) years old.
Juniors are expected to follow the rules and etiquette of golf and conduct themselves in an appropriate manner.
2.7 Taking Care about Children in Restaurants.
Club Members are expected to set ground rules for their children emphasizing on: staying at the table, speaking quietly, being polite to wait staff and using good table manners. The rules should be repeated before entering a restaurant.
Members are advised to make sure that children are not overly tired or hungry. A snack should be provided to tide them over and a few toys or coloring books should be brought.
Members must keep children at their table and accompany them on all trips to other parts of the restaurant (play areas, bathrooms etc.)
Intervention should be immediate if a child gets fussy.
Members shall remove their child from the situation promptly if the behavior becomes disruptive. They can help the child to calm down in the lobby or outside the restaurant.
The meal could be asked for to go if the child can’t recover.
3. GUESTS REGULATIONS
3.1 General Issues.
Guest privileges may be extended for Members under the rules established by the Club from time to time. Although it is the intention of the Club to accommodate Guests without inconvenience to the Members, the Club reserves the right to limit the number of Guests that accompany a Member on any given day.
The Club may establish from time to time the rate of the daily guest fees, charges and the rules and regulations for use of the Club Facilities by guests.
Members must adhere to the policies adopted for the Club for Guest play.
Members are responsible for the conduct of their Guests. Members will be billed for any damage to the Club property caused by their Guests.
The sponsoring Member is responsible for the conduct of a Guest while at the Club. If the manner, deportment or appearance of any guest is deemed to be unsatisfactory, the sponsoring Member shall, at the request of the Club, cause such Guest to leave the Club Facilities.
3.2 Guest Visits.
A particular individual may not use the golf facilities of the Club more than a cumulative total of four (4) times per Membership year unless otherwise permitted by the Club.
A Member is not permitted to have more than three (3) accompanied guests at one time without the prior approval of the General Manager or Golf Professional.
The Club reserves the right to change the number of times and number of guests and establish particular days when a Guest may use the golf facilities.
3.3 Guest Identification.
A particular individual using the Club Facilities as a Guest must be registered by the sponsoring Member with the Club.
The Club reserves the right to require identification by each Guest.
Guests must be accompanied by the Member at all times when using any facility, unless otherwise determined by the Club from time to time.
3.4 Guest Charges.
Guests will be charged Guest fees for use of the Club Facilities and are entitled to use the Club Facilities only in accordance with the privileges of the Membership of the sponsoring Member upon payment of daily fees.
The sponsoring Member shall be responsible for all charges incurred by the Guest, and they will be charged against the sponsoring Member’s account.
Under certain circumstances, the General Manager may approve unaccompanied Guest usage and Guest passes may be issued.
3.5 Guest Privileges.
Guest privileges to any individual may be denied, withdrawn, or revoked at any time for reasons considered sufficient in the sole and absolute discretion of the Club Management.
Guest privileges may be limited by the Club, from time to time, in its sole and absolute discretion. Notice of such limitation will be given by the Club.
Persons who have been suspended or expelled from the Club are not entitled to guest privileges.
4. CLUB ETIQUETTE RULES
4.1 Dress Standards.
Members of the Club, their families and Guests shall at all times be in attire appropriate to the area or facility of the Club which they are using or in which they are located. The term “appropriate attire” shall mean and be defined as clean, presentable clothing in good condition and not offensive to other Members of the Club.
Club Management, through the General Manager shall have the authority to determine what constitutes “appropriate attire” in any particular instance and shall also have the authority to request anyone who may be inappropriately attired to leave the Club premises or to leave the particular area of the Club in which one is located in inappropriate attire. In general, subject to those exceptions hereinafter noted, dress throughout the Club shall be casual. The dress standards of the Club may be waived by Club Management from time to time for special Club activities and functions.
It is expected that Members will choose to dress in a fashion befitting the surroundings and atmosphere provided in the setting of the Club and will advise their guests accordingly. Dress throughout the Club is casual attire in good taste.
Bathing attire and other inappropriate dress shall not be permitted in the clubhouse such as tank tops, cutoffs, running shorts, or the like.
Collarless shirts, warm-up suits, sweat pants, and workout attire may only be worn in the locker rooms and fitness areas.
From time to time, exceptions to the dress rules may be made for certain special events.
4.2 Conduct.
Members are to conduct themselves in a manner which will not interfere with the enjoyment of the Club by other Members or Guests. Anyone in Club premises acting in a disorderly, disruptive, or offensive manner will be asked to leave.
Members are responsible for the conduct and dress of their family Members and guests and will be held accountable for their actions.
Members are invited to be polite using please and thank you turns of speech whenever it is possible.
The attention to other’s state of mind and physical condition is required. On noticing that a person does not seem well, a Member is suggested to ask how he or she is feeling and, if needed, call for a specialist.
In conversation, Members should use the proper tone of voice. When in doubt, they are recommended to use a softer tone of voice, reMembering that an abrasive speaking of voice is discouraging.
Talking to other Club Members, Guests, employees and staff of the Club, a Member is to mind his or her saying. It is required to keep oneself from been noisy or from excessive energetic gestures. Words which can be unpleasant to others must not be used. Club Members ought to reMember that there are children on Club’s premises and their presence requires special tolerance in conduct and speech.
On all Club’s premises, golf courses, practice ranges and paths, Members should care about cleanness and order. They are not allowed to leave garbage. Members should pay care that they do not dirty or damage Club’s property.
General Manager may take appropriate actions for unbecoming behavior and behavior that may result in the disturbance of or damage to property of the Club.
Members guilty of conduct prejudicial to the welfare and reputation of the Club or other Members, or in violation of these rules, regulations, principles, or other documents and normative, may be subject to disciplinary action.
4.3 Members’ Service Staff Regulations.
Members’ service staff is not allowed to public and especially to private zones of the Club. A governess or a baby sitter, caring after children, could be an exception. At the same time they are to do their work and are not allowed to Members’ zone without urgent need. To stay in comfort and to prevent misunderstanding, Members are suggested to use baby sitter and animator services provided by Club. Over the time of the Club activities the staff mentioned work in the children play zone.
Drivers should be outside a Members’ zone, presumably in a car or at the special place in the parking zone.
Personal guards of Members is not inadmissible, intolerable, impossible to Club’s premises because it may indicate that the accompanied is potentially dangerous to other Club Members and Guests. Additionally, the presence of personal guards of a Member destroys atmosphere of mutual credibility, which is favoured by the Club.
The following general rules are to be complied by Member’s personal service staff: do not smoke; do not speak too loud; do not gesticulate to excess; do not disturb visitors. Bringing his/her service staff, a Member should insure their presence is minimally noticed by other Members, by their family Members and guests.
4.4 Rules of Mobile Phone Use.
Use of mobile phones is prohibited in a private zone of the Club, in restaurants, in recreation area and on a course during a game. Club Members are ought to switch their mobile devices off or turn them to vibration mode in public places. This is a requirement of golf etiquette, meant to support peace, order and to protect private area of Club Members from external disturbance. If, nevertheless, a Club Member has to answer a call, he or she must make sure not to disturb or distract others.
5. GOLF PLAY RULES
5.1 Registration and Start of Play.
All Members and all Guests must register at least fifteen (15) minutes prior to tee time; otherwise the Club may not be able to hold tee times for groups who appear after the registration cutoff time.
All players, regardless of whether walking or riding a cart must register before play. It is imperative that all comply for accurate registration in case of emergencies.
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5.2 Tee Times.
All players must have a starting time (tee time) assigned prior to the commencement of play. Tee times will be required each day the golf course is open for Member play and will be assigned by the Golf Professional or his assistants.
Starting times may be reserved by Members five (5) days in advance during hours and on days as posted. Members will need to provide the names of players in their group at the time of reservation. Starting times may be reserved by telephone or in person. No more than one (1) starting time may be reserved at any one time. Only Club Members or Members of the family of a Club Member may reserve starting times and only if such his or her family Member is engaged in the playing party.
Notification ASAP of the cancellation of a tee time is required. Cancellation should be at least three hours before the scheduled tee time so that someone else may be able to use the tee time. Failure to timely cancel a tee time may result in a cancellation fee charged to the Member’s account.
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5.3 Playing Groups.
Members are encouraged to play in foursomes; however, there may be times when groups with less than four players may be filled with twosomes or singles. A small group may request permission for an additional player on a case by case basis. Generally groups of more than four players are not permitted.
Single players and twosomes or threesomes may be permitted at the discretion of the Management, if such play will not disrupt normal course traffic. Smaller groups should not expect to play through foursomes and should not exert pressure on the groups ahead.
Foursomes have priority, followed in order by threesomes and twosomes. Singles have no standing in accordance with the “etiquette” guidelines.
All groups are expected to maintain their position on the golf course. If a match falls behind those ahead, every effort should immediately be made to resume your position with the group ahead. If the group is unable to close the gap, they must allow the match behind to play through promptly.
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5.4 Violation.
Violation of any golf rule, including continued violation, may result in fines or suspension of golfing privileges.
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5.5 Lessons/Coaches.
Private and individual golf lessons/coaches are offered by appointment. Advance reservations are recommended.
Public golf lessons/coaches are offered by schedule. Management can make, adopt, and administer rules and regulations relating to golf operations. Regulations regarding lessons and coaches may be amended from time to time at the discretion of the Management.
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5.6 Set of Golf Clubs and Bag.
Each golfer must have and play with his/her own set of clubs. A set of clubs will consist of (not less than) a bag, 1 & 3 wood, 3, 5, 7, 9 irons and a putter. Two or more golfers may not share a set.
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5.7 Supervision of Play.
The Club’s staff, acting under the supervision of the General Manager, will have the responsibility for supervision and control of all matters relating to play on the golf course.
Golf course privileges may be refused to anyone who, in the judgment of the Golf Professional or the General Manager, violates any of these Rules, the rules of policy, of play, etiquette, dress code. Responsibility for such supervision may be delegated to pros, starters, marshals, or other individuals designated by the General Manager.
Children of any age may play if accompanied by an adult player; and those twelve (12) years of age or over may play without an adult Member provided that they have permission from the golf staff.
5.8 Personal Instructors / Coaches / Cadies.
Instruction in golf is offered under the supervision of the Club’s staff. No Member shall authorize anyone other than provided by the Club to train, teach, or give golf lessons, or to be caddy.
5.9 Playing Schedule.
The playing schedule might be sent to Members at the beginning of every season or posted on the Club’s website.
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5.10 Rangers/Marshals.
Golf rangers or marshals may be on duty to help regulate play and enforce golf car regulations. They have full authority on the golf course and will enforce all rules and speed of play. Your cooperation is appreciated.
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5.11 Severe Weather.
Players are expected to exercise reasonable prudence and common sense when severe weather, e.g., thunder or lightning, is reported or observed in the area and are requested to leave the golf course and seek appropriate shelter. Players expressly assume all risk of injury while on the golf course due to lightning or other adverse weather. Players should not rely on the accuracy, reliability or adequacy of any storm systems implemented by the Club.
The Club may suspend or cancel any tournament or scheduled play, if in the sole judgment of its management; weather conditions create a clear and present danger of personal injury or death.
Lightning Safety Tips:
Avoid: Open areas, water, metal wire fences, overhead wires and power lines, isolated trees, elevated ground, maintenance machinery and golf cars (golf cars are NOT lightning proof).
Seek: The Club house, maintenance buildings, automobiles and on-course buildings.
Note: Raising golf clubs or umbrellas above the head increases the risk when lightning is near.
Common sense dictates that golfers should use good judgment in avoiding wet areas while driving at all times. Any accidental course damage by a golf car or irrigation system leaks should be reported promptly.
6. GOLF COURSE RULES
In setting these Rules for use of the golf course, the Club’s Management is in no way attempting to restrict the enjoyment obtained from playing the course. It is, in fact, necessary to follow certain procedures to ensure maximum enjoyment of the golf course and grounds for all Members.
The Club Management reserves the right, from time to time, to establish rules governing access to the golf course. All rules shall be applied on a fair and equitable basis. Pride in the Club, together with the thoughtfulness and consideration we afford our fellow golfers, will make the enforcement of any rules unnecessary.
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6.1 Start Hole.
All players shall start on hole #1 unless previous authorization to start elsewhere is obtained from the Management.
6.2 Golf Course Usage.
Jogging, bike riding, horseback riding, walking, or walking of pets is prohibited on the golf course.
The golf course is to be used only for golf. Football or other games are not allowed at any time on the golf course fairways, greens, tees, or roughs.
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6.3 Etiquette of Play.
Members are required to familiarize themselves, their family and their guests with the rules and etiquette of golf, local rules or these Rules.
Excessive noise, golf club throwing, or profanity will not be permitted.
The Spirit of the Game. Unlike many sports, golf is played, for the most part, without the supervision of a referee or umpire. The game relies on the integrity of the individual to show consideration for other players and to abide by the Rules. All players should conduct themselves in a disciplined manner, demonstrating courtesy and sportsmanship at all times, irrespective of their personal value.
Safety. Players should ensure that no one is standing close by or in a position to be hit by the club, the ball or any stones, pebbles, twigs or the like when they make a stroke or practice swing.
Players should not play until the players in front are out of range.
Players should always alert green-staff nearby or ahead when they are about to make a stroke that might endanger them.
If a player plays a ball in a direction where there is a danger of hitting someone, he should immediately shout a warning. The traditional word of warning in such a situation is “fore.”
Consideration for Other Players. Players should always show consideration for other players on the course and should not disturb their play by moving, talking or making any unnecessary noise.
Players should ensure that any electronic device taken onto the course does not distract other players. It is even better to turn such devices off.
On the putting green, players should not stand on another player’s line of putt or when he is making a stroke, cast a shadow over his line of putt.
Players should remain on or close to the putting green until all other players in the group have holed out.
Scoring. In stroke play, a player who is acting as a marker should, if necessary, on the way to the next tee, check the score with the player concerned and record it.
Pace of Play. Players should play at a good pace. Club may establish pace of play guidelines that all players should follow.
It is a group’s responsibility to keep up with the group in front. If it loses a clear hole and it is delaying the group behind, it should invite the group behind to play through, irrespective of the number of players in that group.
Players should be ready to play as soon as it is their turn to play. When playing on or near the putting green, they should leave their bags or carts in such a position as will enable quick movement off the green and towards the next tee. When the play of a hole has been completed, players should immediately leave the putting green.
If a player believes his ball may be lost outside a water hazard or is out of bounds, to save time, he should play a provisional ball.
Players searching for a ball should signal the players in the group behind them to play through as soon as it becomes apparent that the ball will not easily be found. They should not search for five minutes before doing so. Having allowed the group behind to play through, they should not continue play until that group has passed and is out of range.
Care of Course. To help maintain turf conditions, and as a courtesy to other players, all golfers should take care of a course during a game.
Before leaving a bunker, players should carefully fill up and smooth over all holes and footprints made by them and any nearby made by others. If a rake is within reasonable proximity of the bunker, the rake should be used for this purpose.
Players should carefully repair any divot holes made by them and any damage to the putting green made by the impact of a ball (whether or not made by the player himself). On completion of the hole by all players in the group, damage to the putting green caused by golf shoes should be repaired.
Players should avoid causing damage to the course by removing divots when taking practice swings or by hitting the head of a club into the ground.
Players should ensure that no damage is done to the putting green when putting down bags or the flagstick.
In order to avoid damaging the hole, players and caddies should not stand too close to the hole and should take care during the handling of the flagstick and the removal of a ball from the hole. The head of a club should not be used to remove a ball from the hole.
Local notices regulating the movement of golf carts should be strictly observed.
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6.4 Golf Dress Code /Attire.
All players must be appropriately attired on the golf course and practice range at all times. Men must wear shirts with collars at all times. Tee shirts, short shorts, swimming and tennis attire and jeans are not considered appropriate attire for golf and, accordingly, are not permitted. Bermuda or trouser style shorts are permitted. The Golf Professional has the final determination of attire.
For men acceptable are: shirts with collars & sleeves, slacks and golf shorts up to four inches above the knee are con¬sidered appropriate attire.
For men not acceptable are: tank tops, tee shirts, fishnet tops, cut-offs, jams, sweat pants, jeans, bathing suits, tennis shorts or other athletic shorts more than four inches above the knee are not permitted.
For women acceptable are: dresses, shirts, slacks, golf shorts and blouses are considered appropriate attire.
For women not acceptable are: halter tops, tee shirts, fishnet tops, bathing suits, sweat pants, jeans, tennis dresses or athletic shorts are not permitted.
If a Member is in doubt concerning his/her attire, he/she may check with Management.
Golf Shoes.
To maximize the playing condition of a golf course and practice areas, all players must wear non-penetrating, spikeless shoes subject to approval by the Golf Shop. Players assume the risk of injury associated with utilizing spikeless shoes under all conditions.
Appropriate golf shoes or approved shoes are required on the golf course and practice areas.
Football spikes and baseball spikes are not permitted. Street, tennis, running shoes shall not be worn on the golf course.
Use of golf shoes is required in order to protect the quality of the putting surface of the greens.
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7. PRACTICE FACILITIES
7.1 Driving Range.
Driving range balls should be directed toward the target areas provided and away from the hill to the right. For safety reasons, range balls must be hit from designated areas only; no hitting is permitted from the rough or sides of the range.
The driving range is restricted to IRONS ONLY unless prior approval from the Golf Staff. Players capable of driving over the range merges must not do so and understand they are exposing themselves to personal liability.
The hours of the driving range will be scheduled and posted publicly. Periodically the range is closed to pick up balls. Additionally, the practice range may be closed due to inclement weather or poor turf conditions.
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7.2 Range Balls.
Range balls are the property of the Club and are provided for practice only. No golfer may store balls for future use. Golfers must not use range balls while playing golf on the course or have them in your possession. A fine will be imposed if a Member, spouse, child, or guest violates this club policy.
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7.3 Practice.
Practicing is not allowed at any time anywhere on the golf course (for example: on tee, greens, fairways) except on the driving range, the putting green, other training facilities.
Golf cars are not permitted on the tee area. Parking of golf cars is allowed in designated areas only.
8. HANDICAP
Handicaps are computed under the supervision of the Golf Professional in accordance with the current handicap system. Members are responsible for the accurate posting of their scores following each round of golf. All scores are subject to review by the Director of Golf or The Golf Professional to determine any violations.
Golfers participating in club events must have an established and verifiable handicap to participate.
Members must adjust their scores using the Control System and post in the handicap book to office area.
The Club Management instructs the golf staff to routinely spot check player registration and posting records. Equitable handicaps are vital to the life of the Club and any manipulation or lack of integrity concerning handicap policies and procedures is a serious matter and will be addressed by the Club Management.
9. TOURNAMENTS
All golf tournament play at the Club shall be governed by Golf Association Rules, except as modified or superseded by local rules of the Club.
Local rules of the Club shall be printed on club score cards and/or posted on Club bulletin boards in the locker rooms.
Each player shall play in strict accordance with such rules. Any player found to be in violation of such rules and who, as a result thereof, shall report a false or inaccurate score may be barred from tournament play at the Club and/or have his or her playing privileges at the Club suspended by the Golf Committee.
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10. FOOD, BEVERAGE
Unless otherwise approved in writing, all food and beverages consumed on the Club Facilities must be furnished by the Club.
Neither food nor beverages shall be brought onto the premises (parking lot, clubhouse, golf course) for consumption.
Any Member requiring an exception to this rule for medical or other compelling reasons must obtain such an exception in advance by the Golf Professional.
Food and beverage service is available from according to the schedule.
Suggestions, complaints or thanks or may be made directly to the General Manager.
11. VIOLATIONS
Violation of any of the Rules and Regulations of the Club shall constitute conduct unbecoming a Member of the Club and shall subject the violator, whether a Member of the Club or a Member of his or her family or a guest, to disciplinary action in accordance with Membership Policy of Kiev Golf Club.
12. INTERPRETATION
This Document “Rules and Regulations of Kiev Golf Club” has been drawn up in Ukrainian with further translation into English and Russian.
In case of divergence between versions, the Ukrainian one prevails.
