2010 Golf Course Policies and Procedures

Whitehawk Ranch Golf Club is operated as a public golf facility, offering one of the finest golfing experiences in California’s High Sierra. The Golf Club is open for Whitehawk Ranch Property Owners and the general public.

~ ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP FEES 2010 ~
 

Annual Members will have access to preferred starting times and guest privileges at reduced rates.  Annual Members must accompany guests in order for guests to receive reduced rates and are limited to 3 guests (at reduced rates) per day.  All other guests shall pay the current public fee.

Annual Members may open a charge account at Whitehawk Ranch Golf Club for guest fees, golf shop merchandise, and snack bar purchases.

Annual Memberships are non-refundable and non-transferable. “Family” is defined as spouse and any children up to age 22 who are legal dependents and/or full time students.

For more membership information please contact the golf shop at (530) 836-0394 or  (800) 332-4295.

Whitehawk Ranch Property Owner Rates

Whitehawk Ranch Property Owners of record who choose not to purchase an Annual Membership are eligible for reduced green fees.

Property Owners will have access to preferred starting times. Property Owners also have reduced guest rate privileges and are limited to 3 guests (at reduced rate) per day.  A Property Owner must accompany guests for guests to receive the reduced rate. All other guests shall pay the current public fee.

Property owners who wish to use the practice facilities at times other than when they are playing may pay the daily fee of $15.00 or may choose to purchase a Season Range Pass for $300.00 (single) or $500.00 (family). Season range passes are non-refundable and non-transferable, and do not extend to guest. 

Rates for Homeowners, Homeowner Guests and Member Guests

Golf Reservation Privileges

Annual Members and Whitehawk Ranch Property Owners may make Tee-Time reservations for eleven (11) players or less up to 28 Days in advance of the day of play.  Preferred Tee-Times have been set-aside for these players.  From time to time however, the golf course will be made available for group and tournament play or other special events in which case preferred times may not be available.

Preferred starting times not reserved fourteen days (14) days prior to the day of play will be released to the general public.

For groups of more than twelve (12) players reservations may be made beginning the first week of January and are subject to the same rules and restrictions of our general public group play.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation of golf reservations at Whitehawk Ranch requires a minimum of 48-hour notice. Annual Members and/or Property Owners who do not cancel their reservations in a timely manner will be billed at the applicable rate for the number of players reserved. Repeated failure to provide 48-hour cancellation notice may result in loss of reservation privileges.  Group play cancellations must be made 7 days prior to day of play.

Electric Golf Cart Policies

All green fees include the use of an electric golf cart. Golf carts may use the “90-degree rule". The Golf Club reserves the right to restrict the golf cart access to the course when necessary.  Players are encouraged to increase the enjoyment of their golf experience by walking. Golfers may walk and carry their golf bag or they may use pull carts provided by the Golf Club. Use of private golf carts is not permitted.

Days and Hours of Operation:

The 2010 season begins Friday, April 16^th, and will conclude Sunday, October 24^th. The golf course is open for play daily beginning at 7:00 am except for special occasions, weather related delays or for golf course maintenance purposes.  Starting times are on 10-minute intervals.

The Golf Shop will be open from one half-hour prior to the first scheduled tee time in the morning until 7:00 pm. The practice facilities will be open from one half-hour prior to play in the morning until 6:00 pm, 5:00 pm in April and October. All days and hours of operation are subject to seasonal and weather related adjustments made as necessary.

Dress Code

Men are requested to wear shirts with collars and sleeves, slacks or shorts of mid-thigh length or longer. 

Women are requested to wear appropriate blouses, slacks, golf skirts or shorts of mid-thigh length or longer.

Please Note:
            ·  Clean, presentable denim jeans are permitted.
            ·  Appropriate golf-theme T-shirts for women are permitted.
            ·  The golf staff reserves the right to strictly enforce the dress code.

Rain Checks

Whitehawk Ranch Golf Club does not issue “rain checks”. Golfers shall play at their own risk if weather is threatening. However, a refund equal to the difference between the paid green fee and the 9-Hole Rate shall be issued provided the player has not completed more than 9 holes of play.

Book Credit

Throughout the season the Whitehawk Ranch Men’s Golf Association shall conduct events in which winnings are paid in the form of credit for merchandise in the golf shop. All credit must be used by December 1st, 2010.  Merchandise credit will not be carried over from year to year.

Fishing, Bikes, Pets and Kids

Due to safety issues, fishing on golf course ponds is not allowed.

Golf course cart paths are reserved for use by golf carts and maintenance equipment only. Bicycle riding is restricted to bicycle lanes provided on Whitehawk Ranch property roadways.

Rephrased…Absolutely no bicycles on the cart paths! Thank you.

Pets are not allowed on the golf course.

Children must be at least 6 years old and have adult supervision to use the golf facility. To operate an electric golf cart, children must be at least 16 years old AND possess a valid drivers license.

Food and Beverage

All alcoholic beverages consumed on Whitehawk Ranch Golf Club property must be purchased at the club.

Note: All policies and greens fees for Whitehawk Ranch Golf Club set forth herein are for the 2010 Season and are subject to change. (1/2010)