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About The Diamond 'in the Ruff'
To help make your Diamond 'in the Ruff' experience that much more enjoyable, we have included some of our Course Customs and Expectations. We also have a listing of our Frequently Asked Questions that we have compiled over the years.
Customs
The following are customs of the game that will ensure the enjoyment of the game by all:
- Start on #1 tee only unless advised to start elsewhere by the Tee House or Golf Shop Team Members.
- Play will be limited to groups of 2, 3 or 4 only.
- Golf carts should follow signs and cart paths.
- Power carts should not go within 20 feet of any green.
- Pull carts should not to go within 10 feet of any green.
- Please repair your own ball marks on the greens and remind those who don’t.
- Please replace your turf on the fairways and remind those who do not.
- Please fill your divots on the tees with the sand/seed mix, where available.
- Please rake bunkers, leave the rake in the trap and remind those who do not.
Dress Expectations
At The Diamond we endeavor to uphold a code of dress that is in accordance with the heritage and traditions of the game of golf. In doing so, we believe that we will attract the type of player who is more likely to understand the etiquette of the game and be respectful of our facility. Please inform your guests of our expectations.
| Preferred Dress for Gentlemen | Prohibited Dress for Gentleman |
|---|---|
| Tailored slacks or shorts | Sleeveless shirts |
| Collared shirts or crews | T-shirts & fishnet shirts |
| Crew or turtleneck sweaters | Shirts and caps with garish or gaudy slogans or blatant advertising |
| Jackets and rain gear | Sweat pants |
| Soft spike golf shoes | Blue jeans |
| Cut-off shorts |
| Preferred Dress for Ladies | Prohibited Dress for Ladies |
|---|---|
| Tailored slacks or shorts | Tank tops |
| Golf skirts or skorts | Halter tops |
| Collared shirts or crews | Shirts and caps with garish or gaudy slogans or blatant advertising |
| Crew or turtleneck sweaters | Sweat pants |
| Jackets and rain gear | Leggings |
| Soft spike golf shoes | Blue jeans |
| Cut-off shorts | |
| Short skirts or shorts |
Starting Times
Starting times may be obtained from the Golf Shop either in person or by telephone.
Members & Guests are requested to book ahead, particularly during the months of July and August. This booking allows our Golf Shop Team Members to prepare for your arrival.
Should you not require your tee time or have overbooked, please inform the Golf Shop Team Members well in advance, in order that we may reassign your time.
Starting Procedures
Please check in at the Golf Shop prior to teeing off. The Golf Shop and Tee House Team Members have the authority to control starting in any manner that will expedite orderly and enjoyable golf.
Pace of Play
- Golf is a shared experience. Please be considerate of all golfers.
- Nine holes of golf should be played in a maximum of 2 hours.
- If you are not being “held up” and take longer than 1 hour to play the first 4 holes, you are playing too slowly.
The following will assist you in “Keeping Pace”:
- Keep up with the group ahead of yours.
- Allow a waiting group to play through if you have lost a hole to the group in front.
- Have the low handicapper in your group take responsibility for the speed of play.
- Tee off when you are ready and it is safe to do so.
- Be ready to hit when it is your turn.
- Count and mark score on the next tee.
- Refer to the Pace of Play Par on the scorecard to judge how you and your group are doing.
Local Rules
We understand that on occasion you may find your ball in one of our beautiful gardens on the course. If this is the case you must remove your ball from the garden and drop it at the nearest point of relief that is not closer to the hole. There is no penalty for this. The penalty for beheading one of our flowers is severe.
If you should find yourself entangled in the tall grasses in our waste bunkers or your swing is impeded by the boulders in these bunkers, you are entitled to drop your ball at the nearest point of relief that is not closer to the hole. There is no penalty for this.
Should your swing or stance be interfered with by the split rail fencing around the course, you are entitled to drop your ball at the nearest point of relief that is not closer to the hole without penalty.
Liability
The Diamond 'in the Ruff' will not be responsible for the loss or theft of, or damage to, personal property on the club’s premises, whether held in storage or not.
In the last year there have been drastic increases in insurance rates. As a measure to limit these increases and increases to membership fees, we ask that all members review and sign the attached Waiver Release and Indemnity Agreement and return it to the office. Thank you for your cooperation.