Henson Creek Golf Course

Policies and procedures are in place to govern the way golfers use the course. The purpose is to ensure the quality of the course and enable all golfers to play undisturbed and safely.

It is a player’s responsibility to know and understand the policies of each course prior to stepping on the course. Local course rules will be posted in the Pro shop, on score cards or on signage around the course. Etiquette is the consideration of other golfers.

Upon arrival, check into the Pro shop to pay your fees.

Basic Rules & Regulations

USGA Rules govern all play (except as modified by local rules):

Balls hit into unplayable water hazards require a dropped ball and a penalty stroke

Balls not found, require a dropped ball and a penalty stoke

Do not search for a lost ball for more than 5 minutes

Four players to a group (No spectators or caddies)

Free drop from cart paths, ground under repair and out of bounds

In case of lightning or severe weather, return to the club house

Make sure no one is in front or behind you when swinging your club

Make sure you play your own ball

Observe modified rules for golfers with disabilities

Play holes in order

Player farthest from the hole, hits first

Player with lowest score, hits first on next tee

Remove flagstick from the hole before putting

No Show Policy

In order to respect our paying customers, M-NCPPC enforces a No Show policy to ensure that reserved Tee Times are either fulfilled or cancelled prior to the scheduled time. Cancellations can be made by calling the Pro Shop or through our online reservation system. No Show policy is enforced according to the following schedule:

1st Infraction

Customer reservation privileges are suspended until such time as they speak with the staff at one of our courses to confirm understanding of the No Show policy. After speaking with staff, your reservation privileges will be re-instated.

3rd Infraction

Customer reservation privileges are suspended for a period of 90 days.

5th Infraction

Customer reservation privileges are suspended for the remainder of the season.

Please note, account suspension only affects reservation. Customers are still allowed to come play on the course, but will not be able to make advance reservations under their name.

Etiquette

Be quiet and still while other players are about to make their shot.

Be ready to play when it is your turn.

Coolers are not permitted. Alcohol may not be brought onto premises.

Don’t stand close to players about to swing their club.

Don’t take more than one practice swing.

Keep golf carts 30 feet from greens and tees.

Keep pull carts off greens, collars, aprons, and tees.

No bags on greens.

Observe cart paths and signs.

Rake sand traps after play.

Record your scores honestly.

Repair ball marks.

Replace divots.

Replace flag after play.

Shirts must be worn at all times. No tank tops or cut-off shorts are allowed.

Soft spikes required (no metal spikes).

Stay on pace of play with recommended times.

Stopping between nines may forfeit your turn on the 10th tee.

When necessary, allow the group behind to play through.

Write down scores while on the way to next hole to allow group behind you to approach the green.

Yell “fore” if a struck ball is heading into other golfers.

• Leagues play from April – September. Course will be open for play when leagues are not in session.
• Mondays: Spark Golf League – The last 18-hole green fees ticket sold to the public will be at 1 pm and the last 9-hole green fees ticket will be sold at 4:45 pm.
• Tuesdays: Men’s League (Phil Martin) The last 18-hole green fees ticket sold to the public will be at 11 am and the last 9-hole green fees ticket sold to the public will be at 1 pm.  Shotgun starts at 3 & 5 pm.
• Thursdays: Senior League (John Wolfe) shotgun starts at 8 am. Course closed to public until 1 pm.

Important Information

• Only golfers allowed on the golf course (participants only)
• Metal spikes are prohibited
• All play is on a first come first served basis