Golf

Please, take the time to read and understand the rules of the course. The Committee has gone to great lengths to make sure the rules are for the betterment of the Membership.

What Is The Dress Code For The Golf Course?

All golfers: Only smooth soled shoes, sneakers or golf shoes may be worn. No spikes containing metal may be worn. Only golf shorts are allowed; shorts that are knee-length to no more than 2 inches above the knee. Male golfers: Only shirts with sleeves and collars may be worn (mock turtle-necks excepted). Shirt must be tucked in. Female golfers: No strapless tops, spaghetti-strapped tops or open midriffs are allowed. Shirttails must be tucked in at all times. The same dress code applies to the Practice Area as well. Blue jeans are not allowed.

What Are The Hours Of Operation Of The Pro Shop?

• Daylight Savings Time – October 31st
• Tuesday through Friday 8:00 - 6:00 pm
• Saturday, Sunday and Holidays 7:30 - 6:00 pm
• November 1st – Daylight Savings Time.
• Tuesday through Friday 8 am – 4 pm.
• Saturday, Sunday and Holidays 7:30 am – 4 pm
• What Are The Hours Of Operation For The Driving Range?
• Daylight Savings Time - October 31st.
• Tuesdays through Friday 8:00 - Dark
• Weekends & Holidays 7:30 - Dark.
• Sunday 7:30 - 5:00 pm (Closed early for maintenance)
• Mondays - Driving range closed (except for holidays).
• November 1st - Daylight Savings Time
• Tuesday through Saturday 8:00 - until dark.
• Sunday 7:30 - Dark
• Closed on Mondays

What Are The Rules For The Use Of The Golf Course?

All persons, members and guests, must register at the Pro Shop before proceeding to the assigned tee for play. Even when a player is permitted to walk, they are still required to register with the Pro before playing. Only club owned conveyances may be used (no privately owned walking carts, manual or motorized).

All golfers desiring to compete in tournament play must maintain an official computer handicap. Score cards are to be turned in to the Pro’s after each round. Show the score, name and club identification of each player.

When Can I Make Tee Times?

Tee times are taken by email on Tuesday morning for Tuesday - Sunday each week. Email Paul O'Brien at [email protected] to reserve tee times.

Can I Start Off Number 10?

A player may not start at No. 10 tee without special permission from the Golf Professional on duty. During times of heavy play, the Golf Pro may direct you to start at No. 10 tee when he deems prudent.

When Do I Let Someone Play Through?

If the hole ahead of your group is open, it is mandatory to invite faster groups behind you to play through. Do so promptly, and don’t wait to be asked. The rules require that slower players allow faster players to go through if the flow or play is not to be hampered. If a group goes to the Clubhouse at the turn thereby allowing the following group to catch them, the group that went to the clubhouse forfeits its place on the course. The group thus forfeiting its place will have wait for the next opening before resuming play.

Can My Child Play The Golf Course?

Yes. If their parents are golfing members, also check with the Pro Shop for availability. During peak hours children must be accompanied by their parents and the group must be able to maintain the speed of play.

What Maintenance Is Required By Members?

All members and their guests are required to repair their ball marks and rake the sand bunkers. Carts must stay on the paths near the greens and tees.

When Is Ladies’ Day?

Wednesday morning is Ladies’ Day from April through October. The #1 tee is closed to other play until after all ladies have cleared the tee.

What Are The Golf Guest Policies?

The Host Member must register all guests in the Golf Shop before starting play. Failure to properly register a guest is a rule violation. From March 1st through November 1st, in- town Guests (reciprocal and otherwise) may not tee off before 11:00 AM on Saturday, Sundays and Holidays. Reciprocal courtesies are extended on weekdays only.

* In-town guests (those residing within a fifty-mile radius of Shelby County) are permitted to play golf twice in any calendar month. Limitations apply to guest whether invited by one or more members. To avoid embarrassment, it is the responsibility of the Host Member to ascertain whether the guest is eligible for a visit to the Club at the time of the invitation. To determine the eligibility of a guest, call the Pro Shop in advance. A Host Member is limited to three in-town guest on Saturday, Sunday and Holidays.

Out of town guests reside outside a fifty-mile radius of Shelby County and are welcome at any time.

House Guests are entitled to use all of the Club recreational facilities for a weekly fee. The guest is entitled to use only those facilities to which his host Member is entitled to use. House Guests are those visiting the Host Member for periods of more than three days.

Large numbers of guests are permitted on weekdays, up to fifteen Guests, providing proper arrangements are made at least a week in advance. Under all circumstances, the Host Member must accompany his Guests.

Who Can Drive A Cart?

Cart operators must possess a current driver’s license. Golf Carts are to be used for golf functions only. If carts are available, a Pro may permit a Member to check out a cart for fishing at the regular cart fee.

Never more than two riders and two bags (unless a cart extender is used) are permitted on a cart. Carts will be rotated for maintenance purposes. No private pull carts allowed.

Where Can I Drive A Cart?

“90 degree rule” is the norm. Carts must return to the path at the green stakes near the greens. Whenever the course conditions dictate, a sign will be placed on the first and tenth tees reading “carts stay on path today”. On those days it is mandatory to stay on paths and follow the signs without exception. Carts must not be driven on Fairway or Rough. Golfers must leave the carts on the path and walk to the ball.

How Can I Get A Golf Lesson?

Lessons are available by appointment. Playing lessons are available on weekdays.

Is The Course Open On Monday?

The Bag Storage Facilities and the Golf Course will normally be closed on Mondays.

Winter Golf Rules

• Traditionally, after the fairways and roughs went dormant in the fall, we have restricted golf carts to the paths.
• We will now allow golf carts off the paths in the winter only when dry conditions exist.
• When we are able to drive in the fairways, please use the 90 degree cart rule as much as possible. When driving to your ball, please use the "scatter rule". Do not drive your cart in an area where the grass is thin.
• Several holes have low, wet areas in front of the green. These areas will be closed to all cart traffic until spring. Rather than putting up ropes, the green posts that are usually 20 yards in front of the green will be moved further from the green to protect these areas. Once your cart reaches these posts, please return to the cartpaths.
• Please read and comply with the cart rules of the day that are posted on #1 and #10 tee. Your cooperation will be greatly appreciated.
• All golf carts are expected to return to the paths once your cart reaches the green posts. No carts are allowed to drive in the fairway or rough past the green posts. No exceptions please. If you have any questions pertaining to this new policy, please contact the golf shop.
• Whenever cold temperatures are predicted, at or below 24 degrees, in order to prevent any damage to the greens, it will be necessary to close the course and cover the greens with a tarp. Whenever we will need to cover the greens, the membership will be notified by email as far in advance as possible. We will uncover the greens and reopen the course as soon as warmer temperatures return.

"Our mature, traditional course features Champion Bermuda greens and zoysia grass fairways, providing a memorable playing experience"

How Do We Maintain Our Greens?

• Greens are mowed each day and rolled as needed. The greens are sprayed on a schedule for growth regulation, disease prevention and other needed applications. This is done after mowing,  in front of play, when possible.
• Greens are aerated multiple times a year, but core aerification is done once in the summer.  Core aerification is the process of pulling a core of soil and grass from the playing surface and filling the void with sand.

How Do We Maintain Our Bunkers?

• Bunkers are raked in the morning as often as required to maintain playability.

How Do We Maintain Our Tee Boxes?

• Tees are mowed multiple times a week throughout the growing season.
• Core aerification of the tee tops is done once a year.

How Do We Maintain Our Fairways?

• Fairways are mowed multiple times a week though the growing season.
• Fairways are aerated, vertical mowed, and topdressed with sand during the summer according to schedule.

How Do We Maintain Our Rough?

• The Rough is mowed once a week. Crew begins cutting on Monday and finishes on Friday

We are excited to start sign ups for the 2024 Ridgeway Country Club Junior Golf School and All Sports Camp. The Staff is excited to announce numerous opportunities to improve your Golf/Tennis game over the summer. We have developed and designed the camps to provide a fun learning environment that improves every junior's skill level. Class sizes are limited, so sign up quickly. We will also take non-members based on availability. We look forward to seeing you soon.

Please call the Golf Pro Shop to sign up at 901-853-0929.

Men's Member Guest

WHAT HOURS DO WE HAVE A LOCKER ATTENDANT?

• A locker attendant is on staff from April 1 until November 1 on the following schedule.
  
  Tuesday through Friday: 8:30 am - 5 pm
  Saturday and Sunday: 7 am - 5 pm

DO WE HAVE LOCKER'S AVAILABLE FOR MEMBERS?

• Yes, we do. Golf lockers: Full Locker is $200 per year, Half Locker $100 per year. There is no charge for the lockers in the pool locker room, however, we do a hard cleaning twice a year where all lockers must be cleared out.

WHO REPLACES THE SPIKE'S FOR GOLF SHOES?

• Spike replacements are done by our locker attendant, as well as cleaning and shining of shoes.
  

WHO CAN USE THE LOCKER ROOM?

• Golf locker room, located in the main clubhouse, is for Members and Guests over the age of 18. Children may use the locker room found in the pool house year round.
  
  

Paul O'Brien, PGA Director of Golf Operations	Keith Penke, PGA Head Golf Professional	Sam Kern, PGA Director of Instruction
Ryan Omo First Assistant Golf Professional	Tyler Peggs Assistant Golf Professional	Sean Kleinfelter Director of Agronomy

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