Rules and Regulations


Somerset Golf Course

Rules and Regulations

  • All players must register at pro shop and beginning at the 1st tee. When playing 18 holes, check in at the pro shop before starting the second nine holes. No cutting in on the course allowed!
  • No metal spikes allowed only soft spikes or tennis shoes are allowed on golf course. No bare feet, high heels, baseball or football shoes permitted.
  • Players are required to have their own clubs and bag NO sharing of clubs on the course.
  • Dress Code: Shirts with sleeves must be worn and not removed on the golf course, shorts of reasonable length, no cutoffs or bathing suits. Shirts with bare midriffs or halter-tops are not permitted.
  • No teaching or practicing on the golf course.
  • It is forbidden to hit practice balls across the lake.
  • New Golfers (beginners) are encouraged to seek professional instructions and are welcome to use all practice facilities.
  • Children under 14 years of age playing golf must be accompanied by an adult golfer at all times.
  • Joggers, walkers, strollers, children, caddies and bicycles are not permitted on the golf course for safety reasons. Please do not cut across the golf course for any reason.
  • No alcoholic beverages permitted in the pro shop.
  • Motor Carts are to stay on paths to the right of #1 and #3 fairways, no motor carts allowed on these fairways. “Please use paths where provided”. No motor carts on tees or closer than 20ft. from greens. Must be 18 years old to rent a motor cart.
  • No fivesomes permitted. Only under the discretion of the pro shop staff.
  • Foursomes are scheduled at all times. Twosomes and singles will be paired to make threesomes and foursomes during prime times. (Weekdays after 4pm, all day Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays) or when the course is busy.
  • Slow Play: A foursome has priority over all smaller groups. An open hole in front of you means you are playing too slow. Please allow faster players to play through.
  • Lost Balls: Do not hold up players behind you. Only five minutes maximum searching for a lost ball. No fishing at any time for balls in the ponds.
  • Upon reaching every green, leave all equipment (unnecessary clubs, bags, carts, etc) between the green and the next tee to speed up play.
  • Repair your ball marks on greens.
  • Record scores after leaving the green.
  • Replace divots on all turf areas of the course.
  • Rake sand traps after use.

Be considerate of all golfers and your golf facilities. Members and guests should respect and help enforce course policies.

ENFORCEMENT OF THESE RULES:
1st  Offense:………………………………Warning by Golf Course Staff.
2nd Offense……………………………….loss of Golf privilege for one week.
3rd  Offense……………………………….loss of Golf Privilege for the season.