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Golf Outings

Guidelines

  1. All dates and times for golf outings and tournaments must be approved by the head golf professional at the golf course at which the outing will be held.
  2. Shotgun starts require a minimum of 100 players and 50 carts, or payment thereof. For smoother pace of play, shotgun starts at Scovill should have a maximum of 132. At Red Tail Run, shotgun starts will require a minimum of 36 teams and use of 72 golf cars or payment thereof. Outings of that size will be requested to utilize a.m. and p.m. waves of start times at 8:30 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. Outings on weekends will not begin prior to 12 noon at Red Tail Run, Hickory Point, Scovill and Nelson. Shotgun events in September and October will not begin before 8:30 a.m.
  3. The head golf professional at the location of the outing or tournament must be notified of the total number of participants and tee times at least 2 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. Golf Outings will not have a scheduled rain date but will be issued rain checks for each individual green and golf car fee in the event of a rain out.
  4. Players participating in the outing or tournament will be expected to play at a pace that will allow everyone to finish within 4 1/2 hours from their starting time.
  5. All Decatur Park District golf courses will be allowed to host events that include beer. The Decatur Park District possesses a liquor license. Alcoholic beverages are to be sold and distributed by Park District personnel only.

    The Decatur Park District will not "give away" beer. If a liquor distributor donates product to your outing or tournament, you have 2 options:

    Your event purchases the product from the Decatur Park District and the liquor distributor reimburses the golf outing or tournament.

  6. Golf Fees:
    1. Individuals or organizations that wish to use Decatur Park District golf facilities for fund-raising, if approved by appropriate staff, will pay the following fees:

      Hickory Point/Scovill
      Weekday - $41.00/player
      Weekend - $43.00/player

      Red Tail Run
      Weekday - $47.00/player
      Weekend - $51.00/ 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 at Hickory Point and Scovill and $10 per player at Red Tail Run). 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 $22.75 $25.75
      Hickory Point $22.75 $25.75
      Red Tail Run $22.75 $25.75
      Nelson Park $12.75 $12.75

      3. Golf car fees are $14.00 per person at Scovill, Hickory Point, and Red Tail Run, and $10.00 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 ($32 per car in 2008).
  9. 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 (Hickory Point, Scovill & Nelson) or $10.00 per player (Red Tail Run) 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, Red Tail Run or Hickory Point Golf Courses.

SERVICES AVAILABLE:

The following services are available to you and your committee with 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. Have a wonderful event!

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