Fort Walton Beach Council agenda — 01-09-2007 workshop agenda — reading text

time students, including college students under the age of 23 and carrying a minimum of 12 credit hours, who meet all residency requirements. B. GOLF CLUB DBSCRIPTION 1) Fort Walton Beach Golf Club consists of two championship eighteen hole golf courses named the Oaks and the Pines. 2) A Logo depict ing a soar ing hawk over a background of pine trees, an oak tree, water, grass and a setting sun will represent the Club. 3) Amenities include a lighted driving range, Pro Shop and two food concession buildings. C. GOLF CLUB HOURS Each course will be open to the public seven days a week, j hour after sunrise or 6: 30 AM whichever time is later, in order for personnel to the maintenance prepare each course for play. Each course will close to the public at sunset, requiring players to leave the facility by that time. Exceptions to each course being open for play are governed by the Golf Club Management staff under the following guidelines: 1. The club may be closed for maintenance or transition to different types of grass. 2. The Club may be closed or play delayed due to weather conditions ( 1.e. frozen greens, frost, heavy rains, etc). 3. A course may be closed for approved tournaments and league play. 4. The Club may be closed on Christmas Day. 5. authorized personnel shall be allowed to enter the closed facility or Only closed sections of the facility. D. RULES OF GOLF The rules of golf, established by the united States Golf Association ( USGA) as amended by local rules, will govern play on both courses. B. RULES AND REGULATIONS 1. All play will be governed by the Management Staff. At the discretion of the Management Staff, a tee time system will be utilized. Players may reserve two ( 2) tee times' per day, at the appropriate advance time. Players not living in OkalooBa, Santa ROBa and Walton counties may guarantee advance tee times using a maj or credit card. These times may' be made up to six ( 6) months prior. 2. No person will be permitted to use a golf cart until payment has been made for its use. 3. No person will be permitted to use or drive a golf cart unless he/ she is a holder of a valid driver' s license. 4. children under the of 16 will not be permitted to drive a golf cart at age any time. 5. No more than two ( 2) persons, two ( 2) bags and ( 2) sets of clubs will be permitted in a golf cart at any time. 6. Neither golf carts nor hand carts will be taken into the bunkers or within 30' feet of the greens or tees. 7. All rental equipment must be returned to the cashier building i hour before sunset in order to allow time for the staff to clean and store the equipment. 8. The following guidelines will be used regarding minors at the Fort Walton Beach Golf Club. a) Children aged 5 and younger may be allowed on either course with the permission of the Golf Club Management Staff. b) Children aged 4 and older may ride in a golf cart. c) children aged 12 and older will be allowed on either course without adult supervision. 9. No balls shall be taken from the driving range or golf course lakes without authorization. Persons removing balls will be prosecuted and barred from the course. 10. All players shall register at the cashier building or a place designated by the Management Staff prior to playing. 11. The starter shall request players to show valid membership cards and/ or green fee receipts. 12. No animals shall be permitted on the course at any time, with the exception of animals accompanying visitors with special handicap needs. 13. Dependent age ends at eighteen with the exception of individuals who are full time students and are under the age of 23. 14. City of Fort Walton Beach proof of residency must be furnished to qualify for discounted green fees. 15. The Golf Club Management Staff will establish a system for issuing discount cards to qualified players. This card must be shown each time a patron plays. 16. Golf Club Staff may pair single players or groups into threesomes or foursomes to facilitate faster play. Staff; and to 17. Fivesomes may be permitted at the discretion of the Management speed up play, will be required to rent golf carts all day for play on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and holidays. 18. Fivesomes will "be required to rent carts all day every day from December through April. shoes, determined in the sole discretion of 19. Appropriate golf attire and as required. Cut- offs, frayed denim jeans, the golf club management, are bathing suits, gym trunks, tank tops or undershirts are not proper golf attire. 20. Players may practice only in those areas designated for that exclusive Unless approved in advance, by the Management Staff, these areas purpose. are limited at the Pines Course to the driving range, the sand bunker, putting green east of the cashier' building and chipping green west of the cashier building. At the Oaks, practice will be limited to the putting green behind the first tee. 21. Fort Walton Beach accept credit cards, ATM and Debit Cards, Golf Club may and checks written County bank with proper identification. from an Okaloosa Checks shall have the person' s name imprinted on the check. Players shall provide a valid address, phone number and driver' s license number. A service charge ( established by administrative policy) shall be levied for returned checks. Individuale will not be allowed to play until the returned check and servioe oharge haa been paid in caah. Individuals with two returned checks within a twelve month period shall lose check writing privileges for a one year period. 22. The Golf Club will endeavor to maintain a four and one half ( 4 I) hour pace of play. Players who fail to observe this guideline, with proper notification, will be required to allow players to play through or leave the facility. 23. Range balls shall not be used on either course. 24. A Marshal program, under the supervision of the Golf Club Management Staff, will have the responsibility and authority to enforce all Golf Club Rules and Regulations. 25. Patrons encouraged to use " soft spikes" made of plastic or ceramic are material. Utilhing this technology will reduce wear and tear at the golf club. Management shall have the authority to establish a ' soft spike only' policy with appropriate notice published in the local newspaper. 26. Vendors are prohibited from soliciting on Golf Club property without the expressed written approval of the