Golf Rules
Golf Committee Chairman
Mr. Ryan Routhe
Golf Professional Staff
Jonathon Widmer, PGA
PGA Head Golf Professional
Mike Stone, PGA
PGA Director of Instruction
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
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.
- Shirts must be tucked in for men.
- NO CUT OFFS 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.
- Belmont pace of play is based on a 4 hour round.
- Starting, turn, and finishing times are closely monitored.
- Players who fail to keep up with the pace of play will be approached.
- 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.