Golf Committee Chairman
Mr. Ryan Routhe

Golf Professional Staff
Jonathon Widmer
Head Golf Professional

Mike Stone
Director of Instruction

Noah Noviski
Assistant Golf Professional & Certified Club Fitter

Pro Shop: 419-666-1472

How to make a Tee Time

Members make tee times in two ways:

• Online: Members can log into the website at www.thebelmontcountryclub.com
• Enter your account number and pin number
• Select the Tee Times Tab
• Using the Foretees App.
• Members need to list all the names playing in the group
• Members may make tee times up to one week in advance. 
• Phone: Members can call the golf shop directly at 419-666-1472.

The handicap committee asks that you post all rounds upon completion:

• This includes individual scores made in team competition for both Match and Stroke play.
• The Golf and Greens Committee will be comparing rounds played vs. rounds posted to ensure handicap accuracy for tournament play.
• Post your score when you play at least 10 holes. Post hole-by-hole and the app will determine remaining score.
• Exception: Rounds played by yourself cannot be posted per the USGA.

Methods of Posting:

• GHIN App.
• Foretees

Know your Handicap Index:

• It’s the number you get in the form of a whole number and decimal fraction (ex. 11.6)
• Your index is not your handicap; it simply leads you to your handicap based on the course and set of tees you will play.

Convert your index to your handicap:

• Use the Handicap Table that is posted at every golf course or GHIN App.
• Locate your index for the slope of the tees you will be playing and get your handicap for the day (ex. 11.6 converts to handicap 14 on tees with slope 132).

Tournament Guidelines

What do I need to know about Tournament Participation:

• All participants must sign up with the golf shop prior to tournament deadline.
• In case of inclement weather, all entry fees paid in advance will be refunded if the tournament is cancelled.
• USGA Rules will govern all BCC tournaments.
• Rules sheets will be provided for major tournaments.
• The tournament committee reserved the right to adjust handicaps at their discretion.
• If a player has an emergency he/she must let the committee or pro shop know as soon as possible when forced to drop from any tournament.
• In case of LIGHTENING:  USGA Rules state that a player does not have to continue play if he feels there is threatening weather.  You may mark your ball and take cover any time in which you feel threatened.
• The signals for suspended play will blast throughout the course.
• *Once play has been suspended YOU MUST EITHER FINISH THE HOLE YOU ARE ON OR MARK YOUR BALL.  YOU CANNOT CONTINUE ONTO THE NEXT HOLE.
• *This is for your protection – it is also disqualification under USGA Rules.
• Rulings will be made by the tournament committee and the committee’s decision will be final.

Always check with the golf shop to review and understand rules posted.

Golf Attire, Etiquette, Pace of Play

Attire:

• Dress code applies to the golf course, practice facilities and clubhouse.
• Members are responsible to make sure their guests are appropriately attired.
• During the Golf Season, the BCC dress code prohibits the wearing of jeans, cargo pants/shorts, shirts without collars for men and tank tops for ladies.
• NO CUT OFFS, ATHLEISURE OR GYM ATTIRE ALLOWED.  SOFT SPIKES REQUIRED.

Etiquette:

• Golf is best played by adhering to the following two principles:
• Play the ball as it lies.
• Play and leave the Course as you find it ~ OR BETTER!

Leave the course as you find it means: 

• Repair ball marks.
• Replace divots!!  Only use sand when you cannot replace your divot.
• Rake bunkers.
• Obey cart regulations.

Pace of Play:

• The pace of play is a continuing focus of the golf operation.
• Starting, turn, and finishing times are closely monitored.
• Players who fail to keep up with the pace of play will be penalized.
• Punishments for violations will vary depending on the circumstance and number of offenses.
• Tournament pace of play issues may result in stroke penalties to individuals and teams.
• Continued issues with pace of play may result in suspensions based upon our Board of Directors Golf Rules.

Definitions:

“Family Guest”

• A son, daughter, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandchild, father, mother, brother, sister, father-in-law, mother-in-law, brother-in-law, and sister-in-law.

“Unaccompanied”

• An unaccompanied guest has a tee time made by a member that cannot accompany this guest.  It may also apply to special requests from golf professionals at other courses seeking to get a tee time for their members if their home course is not available. 
• Unaccompanied guests may not have priority tee times such as play before 10:30 am or weekends before Noon.

Number of Guest Rounds Allowed:

• The same guest shall be allowed to play no more than a TOTAL of five (5) rounds per calendar year.