Tee Time Policies and Procedures
TEE TIMES and RESERVATIONS
Tee times are every ten (10) minutes. The official time is the clock installed at the 1st tee. All members of the group must be present, signed in with the starter, and ready to tee off twenty minutes before their exact tee time. The starter will reassign times of those who fail to present themselves twenty minutes before their exact tee time.
Tee times may be reserved for twosomes, threesomes, or foursomes. Singles may book into open tee times but may not open a tee time.
Only one tee time may be reserved for any person per day. Any players wishing to play more than one round in a day may do so at the discretion of the starter.
The starter is obliged to fill twosomes and threesomes when players are available. The starter may, if necessary, reschedule the starting time of a twosome in order to facilitate the flow of play on the 1st tee.
Tee time reservations can be obtained up to 5 days in advance as follows:
- Online - starting at 6:30 A.M. at www.longshoregolfcourse.com
Before making your tee time, please note JUNIOR restrictions.
A resident with a current Golf Handpass making a tee time on Friday, Saturday, Sunday or holiday must play in that tee time.
Day of play reservations may be made online up to one hour before the desired tee time.
Tee time reservations for play Monday thru Thursday can be obtained up to 4 days in advance starting at 6:30 A.M. Tee time reservations for play Friday thru Sunday can be obtained the day before play starting at 12:30 P.M. Tee times can be made online at www.longshoregolfcourse.com.
Before making your tee time, please note JUNIOR restrictions.
Day of play reservations are available online 7 days a week. Guest/Non golf handpass holder will pay the applicable guest fee.
Cancellations or changes of tee time reservations are permitted until the day before play. Failure to make changes or cancellations prior to that period will result in a no show charge of $25 per player for 18 hole reservations or $20 per player for 9 hole or after 4 PM reservations. This fee will be charged to the credit card of the player who reserved the tee time. No show charge will be waived if the starter is able to fill the tee time.
Walk-up play will be accommodated at the discretion of the starter on a first come first served basis.
A current Golf Handpass holder may book tee times for 8-20 players up to 90 days in advance Monday through Thursday during peak season. Peak season is defined as May 1st through September 30th. During non-peak season, current Golf Handpass holders may book tee times for 8-40 players Monday through Friday. Availability for tee times is strictly at the discretion of the pro shop and may not interfere with club block times or charity outings.
Golf Handpass holders playing in a small group event will pay their respective rates. Non-handpass holders will pay guest rates. A final count of players must be submitted to the pro shop 7 days in advance. At that point, the group is responsible for the number of players in that count. Failure to contact the pro shop will result in responsibility for the original number of players booked. Any no shows will be charged at the adult guest rate unless the pro shop is able to fill those times with public play.
9-HOLE and TWILIGHT POLICY
9-Hole tickets will be sold at any time Mon-Thurs. 9-Hole tickets are for 9-holes ONLY. Players must stop at the 9th hole and return to the Clubhouse parking area via the Macadam roads. (Playing down the l0th hole is acceptable, only if l8-hole players are not inconvenienced. 18-hole players have priority on the 10th tee.) Players will not proceed to 15th, 16th, 17th or 18th tees out of rotation.
Twilight tickets will be sold for all rounds after 4 PM. Twilight tickets are good for unlimited play until dark.
The golf course is open, weather and conditions permitting:
Memorial Day thru Labor Day:
Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays at 6:00 AM
Mondays at 8:00 AM and Tuesdays – Fridays at 7:00 AM*
Opening Day thru Memorial Day AND Labor Day thru Closing Day:
7:30*
*Exceptions: Open at 9:00 AM on 5/22, 6/21, 7/17, 7/31, 8/14, 9/11
AM opening time subject to change at the discretion of the Golf Professional.
Peak season will be defined as May 1 thru September 30.
*All policies and procedures are subject to change in non-peak season at the discretion of the Golf Professional.
SEASON
The course will be closed for the months of January and February - no exceptions. Tees and greens may be closed during December and March, earlier or later depending upon weather conditions.
PRACTICE RANGE
The practice range is open daily starting 30 minutes before the first tee time until sunset.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE
Delayed opening and temporary closing of the Golf Course and use of motorized carts is at the discretion of the Director of Parks and Recreation and the Golf Course Superintendent. In the event of inclement weather, reserved times must be honored until the course is officially closed. If the course is closed or has a delayed opening, the closed tee times are automatically canceled, and the schedule resumes at the time the course is playable.
RAIN CHECK POLICY
Longshore Golf Course will issue rain checks for players who leave the course due to bad weather based on the following criteria:
- Players with a 9 hole ticket leaving the course prior to start of the 5th hole will receive a 9 hole rain check.
- Players with an 18 hole ticket leaving the course prior to start of the 5th hole will receive an 18 hole rain check.
- Players with an 18 hole ticket leaving the course after the 4th hole but prior to start of the 13th hole will receive a 9 hole rain check.
The Starter may decline to issue a rain check if weather conditions do not warrant discontinuation of play.
Juniors under the age of 8 may receive certification and play only at the discretion of the professional staff.
Junior golfers ages 8-11 must be pre-qualified to play at Longshore based on the following and must be accompanied by an adult player.
The junior golfer must complete 10 hours of group instruction or 3.5 hours of private instruction from certified pro.
The junior golfer must complete and pass a skills evaluation test, both written and physical. The test will be administered by the Pro Shop Staff. Upon successful completion, the player will receive a playing card.
Juniors may not play prior to 11:00 AM Monday - Friday or 1:00 PM Saturday, Sunday and Holidays.
Junior golfers age 12-17 must be accompanied by an adult prior to 11 AM Monday - Friday and prior to 1:00 PM Saturday, Sunday and Holidays
