Club Policies

Local Rules

    1.     R.C.G.A. rules govern all play except where modified by local rules.    
    2.     Out of Bounds: Defined by fence lines or white stakes.
    3.     Water Hazards: Defined by yellow stakes.
    4.     Lateral Water Hazards: Defined by red stakes.
    5.     Line of Sight Relief: Definied as buildings and sheds.
    6.     All fescue areas are to be treated as a lateral hazard.
    7.     Area to the left of Hole 17 is designated as a waste bunker and not a hazard.

Etiquette

    1.     Golfers are asked to keep pace with the group in front.
    2.     Please observe daily cart rules.  Carts must be kept off of mounds and away from fescue areas. Carts must be 
            kept on paths around tees and greens.
    3.     Dress code is in effect and must be adhered to. 
    4.     Soft spikes only.
    5.     Outside coolers and alcoholic beverages are prohibited under Provincial aw.

Accounts Receivable Policy

Club Accounts are issued as a privilege of membership only with a valid credit card on file. All club accounts are issued a credit limit of $2500. Should a member exceed this balance the club account will be suspended until payment is made. 

Statements are available online at the beginning of every month for the previous months spending, and are automatically charged to the member credit card on the 23^rd of every month.  Members will have approximately 20 days to review charges posted to their statements before the balance owing is charged. Should the member credit card on file expire or decline, the member will have 30 days to reconcile the account. Any member account past due over 30 days is subject to a 1.5% interest fee and possible suspension. In the event of a suspension, membership privileges (most importantly golf and dining privileges) will be rescinded, member charging privileges will be withdrawn and the member account will be closed. A $25.00 reactivation fee will be applied to suspended accounts.   

Alcohol Policy—Zero Tolerance

Outside coolers and alcoholic beverages are prohibited under Provincial Law, therefore, Hunters Pointe has a zero tolerance policy for outside alcohol on the property. Members found in possession of outside alcohol will be removed from the facility immediately without refund of fees paid and membership privileges may be suspended. Provincial law also prohibits the use of alcohol as Golf Outing tournament prizes. 

Booking Policy

Members may book 30 days in advance. All members will receive email confirmations of their tee times booked at Hunters Pointe. Single play is prohibited during primetime and all groups of less than four players may be partnered to complete a foursome at the discretion of the Pro Shop. 

Members blocking tee times for  larger groups will be provided with a maximum of 5 tee times. It is the responsibility of the member blocking the tee time to inform all players of their scheduled tee times. Should all or part of the group miss their scheduled tee time, a $25 cancellation fee will be imposed to the member blocking the tee time.

Cancellation Policy

Prior to the Day of Play
Tee times may be cancelled or modified 24 hours before play without penalty. All group blocks (multiple tee times) may be cancelled or modified up until 72 hours before play.  

On the Day of Play
Individuals or Groups failing to show up for a tee time without advising the Pro Shop are subject to a $25.00 per person cancellation fee. If individual names were not provided at booking, then all fees will be charged to the account of the member who blocked the tee time. Booking privileges will be suspended until the cancellation fees are paid. In the event of inclement weather, or should the Superintendent deem the golf course unplayable, cancellation fees will not apply.  The Golf Course Manager will consider any extenuating circumstances.
 

Check In Policy

All members must check-in at the Pro Shop to receive a playing receipt for all services before proceeding to the first tee. If a member attempts to go straight to the first tee without a playing receipt, they will be asked to return to the Pro Shop for proper check-in.
 

Dress Code Policy

Proper golf attire is to be worn at all times. No denim of any kind. All shirts must have a collar, mocks are acceptable. Pants and shorts are to be free of holes. Cutoffs are not permitted. Hats are to be worn forward. Soft spikes only. If players do not conform to the Hunters Pointe dress code, they will not be permitted to play until the dress code is adhered to.
 

Fivesome Policy

Fivesomes are prohibited from play at Hunters Pointe, unless approved by management. If a group is found to be playing in a fivesome without permission, the group will be broken up and asked to continue as a twosome and threesome. Should the group be found continuing to play as a fivesome, they will be asked to leave the property and golf privileges will be suspended. If a group is permitted to play as a fivesome and is unable to keep pace with the group in front of them, future fivesome privileges will be suspended.
 

Handicap Flag Policy

Hunters Pointe recognizes that certain members and guests may have physical conditions or restrictions, which may make it difficult or impossible to walk normally required distances while playing golf.  Handicap flags may be used by physically challenged players only. In order to obtain a handicap flag, the member must produce a doctors note or handicapped-parking permit to the Golf Course Manager in advance of the day of play. The Member will be issued a card which is valid for the full season of play and must be shown to the guest service attendant on the day of play to receive a flag. A handicap flag grants the golfer exemption from daily cart rules, however the following restrictions still apply:

1.     Carts may not be driven on or between greens and sand traps.
2.     Carts may not be driven within 20 feet of greens and or approaches.
3.     Carts must stay on paths when parked on or at tees.
4.     Carts may not be driven into roped areas.
5.     Handicapped cart privileges are extended to the cardholder only, not the whole group.
6.     Operators shall be aware of turf conditions and take care to reduce damage.  

When Hunters Pointe is operating under a cart path only policy due to abnormal ground conditions, handicapped privileges may not be available. Any abuse of this privilege may result in suspension.

Handicapping Policy

Member handicaps for all Member League and Events will be their current handicap established in the computer. (Scores may be entered from other courses into our system to help develop a Member handicap).

1.     If no handicap has been established but the member has played in 2011, the member’s lowest score to date will be 
        used as their handicap. This will be checked before every event or league night and changed to their lowest score to 
        date until a handicap is established.
2.     If no handicap has been established at Hunters Pointe and no scores have been entered, the member may use 
        the honour system to declare their handicap for the first round of play, if the member states they have one. Following 
        the first round of play the method preceding is used.
3.     If no handicap has been established and the member does not know what they normally score, they will be limited 
        to a maximum handicap of 18 for men and 24 for ladies for the first round of play. This score will then become their 
        lowest score to date until a handicap is established as per above.

All score cards for league and event play must be attested and signed and submitted to the Pro Shop following play.
 

Harassment Policy

Every member and employee of Hunters Pointe deserves an environment that is free of harassment, offensive behaviour and discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family status or disability.  Any behaviour that is found to constitute harassment or discrimination will not be tolerated. Such conduct will be dealt with in a manner consistent with the club Harassment Policy and/or Workplace Violence Policy, which can be viewed in its entirety by clicking the links below.
Hunters Pointe & Swing Restaurant Harassment Policy
Hunters Pointe & Swing Restaurant Workplace Violence Policy
 

Inclement Weather Policy

Rain Checks will be issued in the event of poor weather conditions or extreme circumstances. 

1.     Any individual/group that has played less than 9 holes will receive an 18 Hole Rain Check
2.     Any individual/group that has played more than 9 holes will receive a 9 Hole Rain Check
3.     Any individual/group that has played more than 16 holes will receive NO Rain Check

Rain Checks are printed for a dollar amount representing the percentage paid and can be applied at a future date on a future green fee. Rain checks are awarded based on a golfers playing position at the time of the event. Turn time guidelines are consulted before issuing rain checks to verify the golfers position at the time of the event.

Pace of Play Policy

All golfers are asked to play the tees that are appropriate for their ability and keep pace with the group in front of them. Course marshals will use the Acceptable Turn Time Guideline (below) to determine if a group is out of position.  Groups out of position will be asked to speed up play and catch the group in front of them.  If the  group has not returned to position after two holes of play, the group must pick up their balls and move to the proper position.  If the group remains consistently out of position they may be removed from the golf course.  Course marshals are empowered to execute the pace of play policy, failure to follow Marshall's instructions or harassment of any kind will result in the entire group being removed from the golf course without refund.

Hunters Pointe Acceptable Turn Times

Hole	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9
Minutes	15	14	17	15	14	16	15	14	16
Total Time	15	29	46	1:01	1:15	1:31	1:46	2:00	2:16
Hole	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18
Minutes	18	15	14	15	16	16	15	15	16
Total Time	2:34	2:49	3:03	3:18	3:34	3:50	4:05	4:20	4:36

 

Soft Spikes

We have a soft spike policy at Hunters Pointe Golf Course in order to protect our greens. Metal spikes are not permitted on the property. Conforming non-metal spikes are required at the facility.  Should shoes require spikes to be changed, Golf Shop staff can perform this service for you at a modest cost

Tournament & Outing Booking Policy

Members will receive priority when booking a tournament or outing at Hunters Pointe. A tournament or outing is defined as a pre booked group consisting of more then 12 players booked further than 30 days in advance.  Tournaments or outings will be booked at times that do not interfere with member or public play.

Thank you for your kind understanding of our Rules and Regulations. If you need any further clarification please don't hesitate to Contact Us at 905-714-4659 x 223 or by email at shawn@hpgolf.ca.