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Golf Outings

Guidelines

  1. All dates and times for golf outings and tournaments must be approved by the Pro at the golf course at which the outing will be held and the Decatur Park District Director of Golf.
  2. Outings on weekends will not begin prior to 12:00 p.m. at Scovill, Hickory Point, and Faries; Nelson, at the Pro’s discretion. Shotgun events in September and October will not begin before 8:30 a.m. Shotgun starts require a minimum of 110 players and 55 carts, or payment thereof. Shotgun starts at Scovill should have a maximum of 132.
  3. The golf pro at the location of the outing or tournament must be notified of the total number of tee times needed at least two days prior to the event. Payment for 100% of the tee times, as well as a list of participants, must be made at this time.
  4. Players participating in the outing or tournament will be expected to play at a pace that will allow everyone to finish within 4_ hours from the starting time.
  5. All golf outings and tournaments that include beer must be approved the Director of Golf. All Decatur Park District golf courses will be allowed to host events that include beer. The Decatur Park District possesses a liquor license for Scovill, Hickory Point, Nelson Park, and Wildwood Golf Courses. Alcoholic beverages are to be distributed by Decatur Park District personnel only.
    The Decatur Park District will not “give away” beer. If a liquor distributor donates product to your golf outing or tournament, you have two options:
    1. Your event purchases the product from the Decatur Park District, and the liquor distributor reimburses the golf outing or tournament.
    2. The distributor donates money to the golf outing or tournament toward the
      purchase of product.

    However, at Faries Park Golf Course, you may bring your own beer. The guidelines for beer at Faries Park are:

    1. Sponsoring groups will be responsible for providing Liquor Liability and Special Event coverage, naming the Decatur Park District as an added insured. Minimal amounts of coverage will be $100,000 Bodily Injury one person; $300,000 Bodily Injury per occurrence; $100,000 Means of Support; $100,000 Property Damage or $300,000 combined single limit. A copy of sponsoring groups’ Liquor Liability and Special Event policy shall be provided to the Park District office no less than 48 hours prior to the day of the event. For your convenience the Decatur Park District through PDRMA, has a liquor liability and special events policy available.
    2. The sponsoring groups shall provide an individual of legal drinking age who will be responsible for supervising the outing or tournament, including the conduct of all participants during any part of the outing activities.
    3. C. Distribution of beer from a golf car will not be allowed. Beer, however, will be allowed to be distributed from a fixed location on the course. The distribution point will be supervised by an individual of legal drinking age representing the sponsoring group. This includes the distribution point for beer during the meal or picnic that follows an outing or tournament. No bottles will be allowed on the course.
  6. Golf Fees:
    1. Individuals or organizations who wish to use Decatur Park District golf facilities for fund-raising, if approved by appropriate staff, will pay the following fees:
      • Weekday - $38.00/player
      • Weekend - $43.00/player

      This fee will be charged per person to the sponsoring organization, including golfers with season or employee passes. This is an all-inclusive package that includes the green fee, cart, staff/pro event administration and pro shop gift certificates or merchandise ($4/player). Each application will be considered on its own merits.

    2. Green fees for non-fund-raising events are as follows:
      Green Fees Weekdays Weekends
      Scovill $20.50 $23.50
      Hickory Point $20.50 $23.50
      Faries Park $19.00 $21.00
      Nelson Park $11.00 $11.00

      3. Golf car fees are $12.00 per person at Scovill, Hickory Point, and Faries Park, and $7.50 per person at Nelson Park.

    3. Decatur Park District “Special Fee Schedules” do not apply to outings.
  7. Cancellations: Up to eight days before your event, you may cancel any or all of your reserved times without penalty. Two days before your event, you will be asked to confirm the number of tee times you wish to reserve. That number will represent the number of tee times for which you will be charged. (Each tee time represents four green fees.)
  8. Golf Car Policies:
    • All special events scheduled to tee off before noon on weekends/holidays will use golf cars.
    • All shotgun starts will use golf cars.
    • It may be necessary to lease golf cars to accommodate outings needing more than 60 golf cars. Groups shall pay the going lease rate per car.
  9. Payment of Fees: Payment of golf fees and associated charges must be made 48 hours before the outing or tournament. Decatur Park District does not carry accounts; therefore, arrangements should be made within your organization to settle all accounts in full at this time.
  10. Catering services must be arranged through the Decatur Park District and must be finalized at least 14 days in advance of your event. All food must be prepared and served by Decatur Park District staff. All beverages (non-alcoholic and alcoholic) must be purchased from the Decatur Park District. Food or beverage from outside sources is not permitted.
  11. Golf outing and tournament sponsors will be required to purchase a minimum of $4.00 per player for gifts or prize certificates redeemable an any Decatur Park District Golf facility. In keeping with the USGA rules of amateur status, the Decatur Park District does not allow cash payments for prizes.
  12. Dress Code: Shirts are required at all times. No tank tops or cutoffs are allowed at Scovill or Hickory Point Golf Courses.

SERVICES AVAILABLE:

The following services are available to you and your committee upon advance request:

  1. Printed local rules of play
  2. Closest to the hole, longest drive markers
  3. Assistance in establishing handicaps for contestants without handicaps
  4. Merchandise, trophies, or merchandise gift certificates
  5. Tournament scoreboard and score sheets
  6. Tee prizes or special awards
  7. Golf instructional clinics

Your interest in our facilities is greatly appreciated. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to serve you. We hope you enjoy the event!

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