Rules & Regulations
The Eagles Mere Country Club is a private club operated for the enjoyment of its members and guests. All members and their guests shall be governed by the Club’s rules and regulations.
I. Membership
Louise Rubel, Committee Chair
There are four classes of membership. All memberships are “Family Memberships” with privileges extended to the member’s spouse and unmarried children under the age of 23.
A “single” member has the privilege of including his or her “significant other” under his or her membership if approved by the Membership Committee.
CLASS I VOTING MEMBERS
A Voting Member shall pay the required initiation fee, purchase 10 shares of club stock, and pay the annual dues covering the use of all club facilities. A Voting Member also has an “Extended Family Privilege” which is available for any unmarried child age 23 through 27 whereby he or she will have full member privileges for an annual fee of $500 which will be billed to their parents. (Should this child later decide to become a Junior Member, $100 of each annual fee that has been paid will be credited toward their initiation fee).
CLASS I PREFERRED, VOTING
Class I Voting Members in good standing on November 1, 1978 may elect to pay annual dues and the annual or monthly fees currently in effect for the activities of their choice, or alternatively, elect to pay the flat, all privilege annual fees currently in effect for Class I Voting Members. The “Extended Family Privilege” is also available.
CLASS II SOCIAL MEMBERSHIP
Class II Social Membership shall entitle the member to certain club privileges, but shall not entitle the member to purchase club stock or vote on club matters. Class II Social Members shall pay an initiation fee and annual dues for the use of the club house and tennis courts. A Class II Member, his or her spouse, immediate family (i.e. unmarried children under the age of 23) may also use the golf course facilities of the club subject to fees at the member’s rate 4 times in a year. This limitaion shall not apply to Stag Day or Member Guest tournaments. A Class II Social Member may not extend golfing priveleges to guests.
CLASS III JUNIOR MEMBERSHIP
Junior Membership is available for the age group 23 through 34 years whereby, after paying an initiation fee of $1,000, the remainder of their initiation fee is prorated until their 35th birthday, at which time they become full Voting Members. Until their 35th birthday, they pay half the annual dues of a full voting member.
CLASS IV LIMITED MEMBERSHIP
To qualify for a Class IV Membership, the applicant must be the lessee of a house in Sullivan County, or staying at the home of a member, or a guest of an Inn in Eagles Mere, Laporte Borough, or Shrewsbury Township. Class IV Membership shall entitle the member to certain club privileges for a limited period not to exceed 30 consecutive days and shall not be renewable. Class IV Members shall pay weekly or monthly dues as determined by the board for the use of club facilities. In addition to the use of the club house and the tennis courts, a Class IV Member, his or her spouse, immediate family (i.e. unmarried children under the age of 23) may also use the golf course facilities of the club subject to fees at the unaccompanied guest fee rate.
II. Dues and Fees
Annual dues and fees for all classes of Membership are set by the Board of Directors. All dues and fees must be paid by April 1. Discounted Annual Dues are provided for members over 85 years of age on November 1st and who have been members for at least 25 years.
III. By-Laws
Copies of the Club’s By-Laws and Articles of Incorporation are available for inspection in the Club Office or may be obtained upon request from the Manager. All members are expected to abide by their provisions.
IV. Guest Privileges
Members may extend unaccompanied guest privileges to use the facilities of the Club. To arrange for unaccompanied guests, the sponsoring member must notify the manager or dining room manager for guests requiring food and beverage and/or the golf professional for tennis or golf prior to the guest’s arrival. Such notification shall be made at least 24 hours in advance of the guest’s visit, preferably in writing.
No person shall be entitled to use the golf course as a guest more than four days in any one calendar year except that a guest residing with a member can play up to 7 consecutive days in a one week period. This limitation shall not apply to Stag Day or Member Guest tournaments.
Unaccompanied guests using the golf or tennis facilities are limited to starting times after 12:00 noon.
V. Golf
J. Stanley Smith, Committee Chair
Members and their guests are welcome to play our beautiful, William Flynn designed golf course. Our rules are designed to make golf more enjoyable for everyone. Please review these rules and report your concerns to the Pro Shop or the Golf Committee Chair. “In Season” is Memorial Day Weekend (Friday) through Labor Day inclusive. Players are expected to maintain a 4 hour pace of play and staff will patrol the course periodically to sustain the speed of play. If you are unable to maintain a 4 hour pace, please play in non-peak hours (after 1 p.m.). Please adhere to the rules of golf etiquette. Minimizing congestion is the responsibility of the Golf Pro. Accurate yardage is indicated on tee signs and is also indicated on sprinkler heads to center of green. The Pro Shop is equipped with an electrical storm warning system which operates only when the Pro Shop is open. Always use common sense when weather conditions threaten. Respect lightning. When the horn sounds, players must seek shelter immediately.
Course Rules: All play is governed by U.S.G.A. Rules except those local rules noted on the Score Card or posted at the Pro Shop. Please replace all divots, fix ball marks on greens, fill all par three (and fairway, if you carry a sandbottle) divots with soil/seed mix, pick up tees and other debris to protect mower blades, rake bunkers and place rakes outside of bunkers parallel to the fairway. Out-of-bounds is indicated by white stakes. The stone wall on #2 is out of bounds. Balls hit through or over #3 fence are out of bounds. Balls in flower beds behind #1 green must be moved to drop area without penalty. Balls near newly planted trees (staked or white wrapping) interfering with swing or stance (not line of sight) must be dropped. Soft (non-metal) spikes are required for all players.
Practice Range Rules: The practice range is open 1/2 hour before the first tee time (except Wednesdays). It will close at 7:00 p.m. daily except on Tuesday when it closes at 4:30 p.m.. On Tuesdays, players must stop hitting balls at 4:30 p.m. Range balls must only be used during hours of operation and are available in the bins at the range during times the range is open. Please hit within roped areas .
Player Rules: Proper golf attire is required at all times. Acceptable attire for ladies includes slacks, proper length golf shorts or skirts, with an acceptable golf shirt or blouse. Acceptable attire for men includes slacks or proper length golf shorts, and shirts with collars. Jeans, cut-offs, tennis shorts, tee shirts, fishnet shirts, halter and tank tops are unacceptable. Each player must have his/her own set of golf clubs and bag. Non-playing persons are prohibited from playing areas unless accompanied by a member. Members are required to post scores and maintain a proper handicap in order to play in club events.
Rules of Play: All players must register at the Pro Shop before beginning play. Members and guests beginning play before hours of operation of the Pro Shop, must register after finishing their round of play. On days with shotgun starts, members must adhere to the designated shotgun starting time, i.e., 8:00 or 8:30 and report to the Pro Shop to be assigned a starting hole. All fees and charges must be billed to member accounts. All play begins at hole No. 1 and is continuous unless otherwise authorized by the Pro Shop staff. Players playing only nine holes are permitted to cut in alternately on the 16th tee on weekdays (other than holidays) except during tournament play. Foursomes have preference at all times. Singles, twosomes, and threesomes are encouraged to form foursomes so that more persons can enjoy the course in less time. Only threesomes or foursomes may tee off before 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, Sunday or Holidays, in season. If a hole is open ahead, slower players must allow faster players to play through. Starting times are strongly encouraged. Starting times may be made two weeks in advance. Members are limited to no more than two starting times on any Saturday, Sunday or Holiday, in season. A reserved tee time must be cancelled in advance if it will not be used. Persons adding their name to an incomplete group listed on the Starting Log must verify with a member of that group that they may be included. The Golf Pro will attempt to arrange games for individuals upon request. Tuesday mornings from June through September are designated as “Ladies’ Day.” Times of play for Juniors (under age 23) may be limited to those times when the course is not crowded as determined by the Golf Pro. Guests and Cottage renters are encouraged to participate as Class IV Members, subject to dues, fees, and rules as established by the Eagles Mere Country Club. Guests may reserve starting times after 11:00 a.m. on weekdays in-season and after 12:00 noon on weekends and holidays. Guests will be provided with copies of the Rules and Regulations upon request and are expected to comply with same. Members must make prior arrangements (preferably in writing) with the Pro or Club Manager for unaccompanied guests to use the facilities of the Club.
Comments by members or guests about any aspect of the Golf Program or Staff should be made in writing to the Golf Chair or a Board member. REPEAT VIOLATORS OF THE RULES AND/OR THEIR SPONSORS WILL BE NOTIFIED IN WRITING. CONTINUED RULES VIOLATIONS MAY RESULT IN RESTRICTION OR REVOCATION OF MEMBERSHIP WITH LOSS OF ALL FEES PAID.
VI. Golf Carts
Golf carts are available at the Pro Shop at published rates.
Golf Cart Rules: Golf cart operation is limited to persons 16 years of age or older. Children 6 or older, accompanied by an adult member playing golf, are permitted on golf carts as a rider only. Children under 6 are not permitted on golf carts. Only two persons are permitted to ride on a golf cart. Golf carts must be driven on paths where indicated. Please obey all cart directional signs. Golf carts must not be driven closer to greens than indicated by the white “golf cart” posts. Carts MUST return to designated cart paths as they approach “white posts” on each side of the fairway approximately 30 yards in front of the greens and top of the hill on the 6th fairway. Please do not drive golf carts in woods or heavy rough. Please deposit trash in appropriate receptacles to keep our course beautiful. Please return golf carts to area designated by sign at Pro Shop. Carts returned after hours of operation of Pro Shop should be placed in the parking area at the entrance to the cart storage area. All carts must be returned by 8:00 p.m. or dusk, whichever occurs earlier. Persons operating or occupying a cart with a Blue Flag are responsible for the safe and careful operation of the cart. In no event should a cart be operated within 20 feet of a green. Players with handicap blue flags must request these privileges to the golf chair each year in writing.
VII. Tennis
Joyce Zutz, Committee Chair
The Club’s courts are for the exclusive use of the members and their guests. All tennis players must register at the Pro Shop before playing. Court times may be reserved up to two weeks in advance. Rules for court use are available at the Pro Shop. Fees for guests are listed in the annual fee schedule.
VIII. Club House
Beth Myers and Joanne Engel, Committee Chairs
The club house offers all the amenities associated with a private country club and facilities are restricted to members and their guests. The club house is also available to members for private group dining and parties. Please contact the Dining Room Manager or the Club Manager for availability.
Dining and bar services are available in the club house daily in July and August, and on Saturday evenings throughout the year. Buffets, a la carte, casual dining, and special event menus are featured throughout the year. PLEASE REFER TO MONTHLY CALENDARS FOR DINING AND BAR SCHEDULES AND SPECIAL EVENTS DURING THE SPRING, WINTER, AND FALL.
RESERVATIONS ARE REQUESTED FOR ALL DINNERS AND SPECIAL EVENTS. Please specify the TIME YOU WISH TO BE SEATED in the dining room. Allow sufficient time to greet friends and to enjoy a cocktail in the bar and grill room. This will help assure that you have prompt, efficient service.
Minimum club house expenditures are required as set forth under the schedule of dues and fees. The dining minimum will apply to food and non-alcoholic beverage purchases in the clubhouse and the halfway house.
While informality is the keynote for golfing activities, resort casual is the appropriate dress for most evening activities in the club house. Denim blue jeans, cut-offs, tee-shirts and halter tops are NOT acceptable on the course or in the club house at any time, and men are requested to remove all caps and visors in the club house. Tasteful denim is permitted on grill nights. From Memorial Day Weekend until the end of Labor Day Weekend, sports jackets are required for men ages 21 and older in the dining room on Saturdays after 6 pm. Appropriate golf attire is acceptable on Saturdays after 6 pm in the grill room and porch areas only.
We warmly welcome family and friends of all ages, but ask that children are supervised to allow for the enjoyment of all members. We also ask that children not be seated at the bar after 6 pm.
IX. Alcoholic Beverages
Alcoholic beverages may only be purchased from the bar or at the Half Way House by members or guests of members.
X. Telephone Directory
CLUB HOUSE (Reservations) ………………………………. 525-3242
Toll free ……………………………………………… (866) 525-3242
Golf Professional ……………… 525-3460 ………………….. Fax: 525-3172
Green Superintendent ………. 525-3660 ………………….. Fax: 525-3690
Dining Room Manager …… 525-3242 ………………….. Fax: 525-3441
Kitchen …………………………….. 525-3317 ………………….. Fax: 525-3441
Clubhouse Manager’s Office 525-3475 ………………….. Fax: 928-8116
E-mail ……………………………………………. . office@eaglesmerecc.com
Website …………………………………………. …. www.eaglesmerecc.com
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Members will receive a monthly calendar of events prior to the beginning of each month the club is in operation. The monthly calendars will detail the upcoming athletic and social events. Copies of the calendars are also available at the club house and Pro Shop or at www.eaglesmerecc.com.