Walsh Golf Center Policies, Rules and Procedures

GOLF COURSE POLICIES

Tee Time Reservations

Standard Tee Time Reservations –  Tee times may be booked online beginning at 12:01 am fourteen days in advance. Phone reservations may be made fourteen days in advance respectively by calling the golf shop at 608-781-0838 anytime during normal business hours. Tee-time requests or changes left on voicemail will not be honored.

Advanced Tee Time Booking – Tee times are available up to 90 days in advance for an additional $20 Advanced Booking Fee. These tee times can be purchased by calling the golf shop. Any player(s) who abuses this option by booking a time(s) to hold it and then subsequently canceling and rebooking at a lessor fee will have this privilege removed from their profile and will no longer be able to use this option.

Tee Time Cancellation Policy

Advanced Tee Time Cancelations – If you need to cancel tee times that were booked using the Advanced Booking option, you are required to cancel these times prior to entering the seven-day booking period for standard tee times. Advanced tee times canceled within this seven-day window will be refunded the round fee but not the $20 Advanced Booking Fee.

Standard Tee Time Cancelations and No Shows –  In the event that you need to cancel your tee time reservation(s), we request that it be canceled at least 24 hours in advance as of your tee time. Tee times canceled within this 24 hour window will be refunded for the round will be charged a $10 No Show Fee. Any player who does not show up for a tee time will be charged $10 per person No Show Fee.

Raincheck Policy

  • If player(s) begin play in unsuitable conditions such as cold, wind or rain and do not finish because of such conditions, no raincheck will be issued.
  • Player will not receive a raincheck if the golf course is open and conditions are playable.
  • Discretion if course or conditions are not suitable for play will be determined by the staff at Walsh Golf Center. (Wind, rain, lightning, etc.)
  • Rainchecks will be issued by the amount of holes that are played.
    1. 1-5 holes played – full amount issued
    2. 6 holes or more – no amount issued
  • Rainchecks are valid only for the season they are issued and will expire on October 31st of the year they are issued.
  • Rainchecks are not to be allowed with other offers.
  • Player must present raincheck when checking in.

GOLF COURSE ETIQUETTE

  • All players using the golf course should do their part to make a round of golf a pleasant experience for everyone at the course. Please follow these suggestions:
  • Do not waste time. Anticipate the club or clubs you may need and go directly to your ball. Always be near your ball to play promptly when it is your turn. Walsh Golf Center management requests that all players play “ready golf.”
  • The time required to “hole out” on and around the green is a chief cause of slow play. Study and clear the line of your putt while others are doing the same. Be ready to putt when it is your turn.
  • When approaching a green, park your golf car on the cart path on the best direct line to the next tee in order to save significant time. Never leave the golf car in front of the green where you will have to retrace your steps and get it while the following players wait for you to move on.
  • When play of a hole is completed, leave the green promptly and proceed to the next tee without delay. Record the scoring for the completed hole while the others in your group are playing from the next tee.

GENERAL GOLF COURSE RULES

  • The Rules of Golf as adopted by the USGA together with the Rules of Etiquette as adopted by the USGA shall be the rules of the Walsh Golf Center, except where local rules apply.
  • All persons on the course must pay the appropriate fee. No walk-along/ride-alongs or non-paying guests.
  • No persons under the age of 5 are permitted to be on the course whatsoever. Any groups violating this policy will be asked to leave immediately without refund.
  • Red striped Wilson Premium balls are property of Walsh Golf Center. Removing these from the property is theft and will be pursued as seen fit by ownership.
  • All players must have their own set of clubs.
  • “Cutting-in” is not permitted at any time. All players must check in with the starter. Under no circumstances are players permitted to start play under their own volition. Disciplinary action may be taken against any player who violates this policy.
  • Speed of play: It is the goal of all players to complete their round in no more than 2 hours. This amount of time is more than adequate provided all players remain aware of the rights of others to play without delay. It is the responsibility of each group to keep pace with the group ahead. It is each group’s responsibility to be observant of its position on the course and keep pace. It is also the responsibility of all groups to freely advise less observant groups if they adversely affect the pace of play.
  • Walsh Golf Center staff will make every effort to help guests find lost property but is not responsible for personal property that is lost, stolen, or left at the facility.
  • Repair all ball marks on the green.
  • Replace all divots.
  • Searching for balls other than those played by players of your groups is not allowed on the courses at any time.
  • If lightning is in the area, golfers are responsible for their own safety.
  • No beverage coolers are permitted on the courses unless provided by the Course.
  • No glass bottled beverages are allowed on the course at any time.
  • Twosomes and singles shall be grouped with other players, if available, at the discretion of the golf shop.
  • Groups of five or more players shall only be permitted on the golf courses with the permission of the Manager on Duty. No more than five players will be allowed to play in a group at any given time.
  • Cell phones are permitted on the golf course provided that the ringer is set to silent mode for respect of other players.

GOLF CAR RULES

  • Golf cars may only be operated by persons at least eighteen years of age having a valid automobile driver’s license and auto insurance.
  • Only two persons and two sets of golf clubs are permitted per golf car.
  • Obey all golf car traffic and daily conditions signs.
  • Golf cars are prohibited from entering hazards, bunkers, and native grass.
  • Each player accepts and assumes all responsibility for liability connected with the operation of the golf car.