General Information
 
RULES ENFORCEMENT
Every member is required to read the Club rules and is responsible for compliance with the rules by the member, the member’s family and guests. Uniform compliance with the rules will ensure all members, their families and guests the fullest enjoyment of the Club and its facilities. The Board of Directors shall have the discretion to enforce any infraction of the rules, with penalties, which may include suspension of a member’s privileges. Comments on the rules are welcomed, and proposed changes should be directed to the Board Secretary for proper consideration.
 
CANCELATION POLICY
Any member or spouse of a member who makes a reservation for any Club sponsored function and fails to cancel the reservation within the time limitations established shall be responsible for and pay the applicable function fee. Standard cancellation is 7 days prior to the event unless otherwise stated.
 
EVENT CREDITS
All members are billed a $200 social event fee at the start of the calendar year.  The event fee is a credit that is redeemed for specific social events at GGC throughout the year.  Event Credits expire at the end of the calendar year.  The event credits are automatically used when an event is billed. 
 
COMMITTEE REQUIREMENTS
All members (or spouses) are required to serve on at least one event committee annually.
 
EMAIL / SOCIAL MEDIA GUIDELINES
One stand-alone email or posting per event is sent.  Additional promotional emails are sent with weekly event emails or Monthly Newsletters. 
 
CHILDREN
Parents will be held responsible for conduct, proper attire and activities of their children on the Club grounds.  Children are not allowed in the clubhouse, locker rooms, simulator room, or paddle house without a parent unless a club event or activity is being held in one of those facilities.   
 
NANNY POLICY
A nanny in the direct employ of a GGC member may use the club facilities to the extent of their employer’s privileges when in performance of their duties as a nanny.  The designated nanny must be at least 18 years old and must accompany children of the current member employer at all times when using the club.  A nanny may sign chits on behalf of their employer that will accrue to their employer’s GGC account.  Members must notify Dave Burns in writing of the name and age of their nanny prior to any such privileges being extended.  Only one person may be designated as a nanny by a member at any time.  The Board reserves the right to deny nanny privileges if this policy is abused.
 
PETS
Dogs, cats or other domestic animals will not be permitted in the clubhouse or on the Club grounds unless approved by the Board of Directors. 
 

 
LIGHTNING
Use of any outside facilities including but not limited to the Golf Course, Paddle Courts, Tennis Courts, Pool, and Patio is not allowed when lightning and thunder are present.  Members are required to immediately seek shelter when thunder is heard, or lightning is seen.  Pool, Golf, or Tennis staff may provide alerts that lightning or thunder has been detected and authorize when the facilities will re-open, however it is up to each member to use their own discretion for weather situations.           
 
BYOB
The club does allow members to bring their own alcoholic beverages to be consumed in the paddle house, golf course, sim rooms, and pool/patio areas for normal daily consumption when the clubhouse bar is not open.  Beverages must be purchased at the club during events unless being consumed in areas of the club that are not being used during the event.  Beverages can also be purchased in the golf shop during normal hours of operation.  All alcoholic beverages must be kept in personal coolers and kept within sight at all times.  Use of the refrigerators in the clubhouse, paddle house, or golf shop to store alcoholic beverages is not allowed.  All items left at any club facility will be disposed of daily.
 
USE OF CLUBHOUSE / PADDLE HOUSE / SIM ROOM FACILITIES  
Club facilities are not to be used as a workplace for members or guests.  Meetings or work-related activities are only allowed without a clubhouse rental contract.  Club-related meetings and Club event meetings may restrict the use of certain facilities at times. 
 
BILLING AND STATEMENTS
Statements are created and sent electronically on the 1^st day of each month.  All statements are sent electronically to the members email address on file.  Statements and details of all charges for the past year can be found on the club’s website as well.    Statement balances are due upon receipt of the statements.  Balances that are past due will incur late penalties. 
 
INQUIRIES AND REQUESTS
Inquiries concerning billing or requests for Club disbursements/reimbursements should be directed to the General Manager/Head Golf Professional.  Inquiries concerning operating results should be directed to the Club Treasurer.  Requests for special considerations or interpretation of policy should be addressed to the Club Secretary.  The Club mailing address is Geneva Golf Club, 831 South Street Geneva, IL, 60134. A locked mail drop box is located on the west side of the clubhouse at the kitchen door entrance for letter-sized documents directed to a member of the Board of Directors or Staff.   
 
GUEST RESTRICTIONS AND GUIDELINES
Guests are allowed to use each GGC facility a maximum of 5 times total per season (Golf, Pool, Courts, Simulator, Clubhouse/Patio Event).    
Family Guests are allowed to use each GGC facility a maximum of 10 times total per season (Golf, Pool, Courts, Simulator, Clubhouse/Patio Event).    
Requests for additional use for any guest must be approved by the GGC Board of Directors.
Members must sign in guest names when using any facility. 
Children, Grand Children, and Parents are considered family guests.  Brothers, Sisters, Cousins, etc. are considered to regular guests.    

Golf Policies and Procedures
 
TEE TIMES / STARTING
There are no advanced tee times. 
All Golfers must check with the Golf Shop / Starter before playing. 
All play will start from Hole #1 unless permission is granted by the Golf Staff. 
Players making the turn and who have crossed the bridge on the 9^th hole have the right of way. 
 
PRACTICE HOLE
The Practice Hole is open for use when the course is open unless being used for Junior Camps or lessons. 
Golf Balls will be removed from the practice hole one hour before dusk. 
Members are required to pick up golf balls when they are done hitting. 
Juniors must use hitting mats when practicing.  Junior Guests are not allowed on the practice hole.
The Practice hole is only available for member practice or warmups for members and guests.    
Please limit time on the practice hole to half hour sessions. 
All Etiquette and Dress Code rules apply to the practice green and practice hole.
Course care rules apply to the practice hole.
 
PLAY SCHEDULES
Men and Women can play at any time during the week and on the weekends. 
Please be aware that certain men’s events, women’s events, and junior events may restrict the golf course, and those events have priority.  

 
JUNIOR RULES / JUNIOR CERTIFICATION
Juniors under 16 can play after 2:00 PM on the weekends and must be accompanied by an adult.  During the week there is no restriction on time
Juniors who meet the Junior Certification requirements may play unaccompanied on the weekend after 12:00 PM and at any time during the week when events or leagues are not scheduled. 
Juniors are not permitted to bring guests to the practice hole.
Permission must be received to bring uncertified guests to play if not accompanied by an adult.
Children under 16 are not allowed to drive golf cars.     
Please inquire about Junior Certification requirements in the Golf Shop.
 
FEES
Club, Lockers, Shoe Storage, Cart Storage, and handicaps are billed annually.
All other fees for daily use are billed to member accounts. 
Guest fees are charged to all non-members.   Discounts are given to direct family members and Junior’s golfers who have not graduated from High School. 
Golf Car fees are charged to each person who uses a golf car. 
Push Carts are available for use at no charge.
 
GUEST RESTRICTIONS
A guest can only play up to 5 times per season (10 times for family guests)
Guest play between Memorial Day and Labor Day is not allowed to start at the following times: 
              Thursday Morning until after 11 AM
              Friday from 10:30 AM until 4 PM
              Sunday Morning until after 11 AM
 
DRESS CODE
Ladies/Junior Girls – Proper golf attire is considered to be skirts, Bermuda shorts or slacks, appropriate blouses, shirts and sweaters.  Shirts for women must have either collars or sleeves.  Tennis apparel, swimwear, jogging attire, halters, strapless or tank tops, abbreviated golf skirts or jeans of any color are not allowed.  No street shoes or metal spikes are permitted. 
 
Men/Junior Boys –Slacks or Bermuda length shorts are acceptable.  Untucked collared shirts shall be allowed if shirt was designed as golf wear.  Golf appropriate collarless shirts are acceptable.  Unacceptable dress includes sleeveless shirts, T-shirts, tennis shorts, cutoffs, cargo pants/shorts, jeans, or athletic shorts.  Headgear, caps and visors shall be worn with bills positioned forward.  No street shoes or metal spiked golf shoes are permitted.
 
COURSE CARE
Replace or fill divots with sand.
Repair ball marks on greens.
Rake all bunkers. 
 
PACE OF PLAY
All players are required to play 9 holes in 2 hours and 10 minutes or less. 
Any group who does not keep this pace will be asked to skip holes.
Players in groups that are not keeping pace may be asked to break up. 
5-somes are allowed at various times but must be approved.
 
NEIGHBORS PROPERTY
Please be aware that the homes surrounding the golf course are private property. 
Do not enter yards to search for golf balls. 
If you hit a shot that is heading out of bounds you MUST yell fore. 
Report any damage that may be caused immediately. 
 
GOLF COURSE / GOLF SHOP HOURS
Please respect the hours of the golf course and golf shop as defined below. 
Morning play must start on the first hole to allow the maintenance crew time to prepare the golf course. 
Hours in early spring and fall may be abbreviated and notices will be communicated. 
 
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday                                 7:30 AM
Wednesday (Between Memorial Day and Labor Day                     6:00 AM then after 7:30 AM
Monday                                                                                                3:00 PM 
 
*The Golf Shop will be open until all players are off the golf course. 

Golf Simulator
 
 
RESERVATION GUIDELINES

• Sims can be booked in 1-hour increments for up to 4 hours Monday -Thursday and up to 2

hours Friday -Sunday

• Sims can be reserved for practice or play up to 7 days in advance.
• Between 5/1 and 10/1, only one simulator is allowed to be booked between 8 AM and 6 PM. 

The other sim is open to warm up with before playing.  

• Sim hours are 8 AM - 10 PM daily.
• Registration is done on the club website or mobile app under the court/sim bookings icon.
• Each golf member and/or family member can use the sim for up to 4 hours total in a 7 day period.   
• Open times inside of 24 hours can be booked and do not count against sim time allowances.
• The Guest Rate is $10/hour/guest.  Guests must be registered when making a reservation.
• Guests must be signed up on the day of play as well as all drinks signed for
• Respect reservation times of others who have bookings before and after your time.
• Children under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.
• Please observe all clubhouse dress code rules when using the simulators
• Simulator use will be monitored and changes to these guidelines or restrictions will be made when appropriate.

 
 
ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES

• No walk-in sim use is allowed, except in season as noted above, all play must be registered through the website in advance.
• Email confirmations with additional guidelines are sent when reservations are made. 
• Access to the Sim Room is only permissible by use of a FOB.  All members receive 1 Fob per family.  Additional Fobs and replacement Fobs are available, Fees will apply.  
• Parking for the Sim Room is only to be done in the main parking lot.
• Electronics must be turned off when sessions are completed.

Pool Policies and Rules
 
HOURS OF OPERATION

• Supervised / Lifeguard hours are noted in, unless posted otherwise.
• The pool will open at 6 AM and closes at 11:00 PM.
• The pool may, on occasion, be closed for approved events.
• The pool may be closed if the air temperature is at or below 68 degrees Fahrenheit, inclement weather conditions or unusual circumstances.

 
WHEN A LIFEGUARD IS PRESENT

• All persons entering the pool area must sign up with the lifeguards, introduce themselves and inform the lifeguards on duty the age of their children.
• Children under 16 must be able to swim the length of the pool to the satisfaction of a lifeguard before they may swim without a supervising adult in the pool area.
• Children under 10 must be accompanied by a guardian, 16 years or older, in a bathing suit and that adult/guardian must remain inside the pool area at all times.  If the adult/guardian leaves for any reason, the child must exit the pool as well, no exceptions.
• The lifeguard is the authority in the pool area and at their discretion call for an “adult swim break” for 15 minutes.”

 
WHEN A LIFEGUARD IS NOT PRESENT

• All persons entering the pool area must sign in; the sign-in sheet is located on the pool fencing closest to the club house next to the pool entry gate.
• No one, regardless of age, may swim alone.
• Swimmers 16 years and younger may not swim unless accompanied by another swimmer 16 years or over (state requirement).
• No children under 16 are allowed within the pool railing unless accompanied by a parent or other guardian, 16 years or older.  If the parent/ guardian leaves the pool area for any reason, children under 16 must exit the pool.
• When the pool is not supervised all swimmers swim at their own risk.

 
FOOD AND BEVERAGES

• No food or gum is allowed in the pool fenced in area.
• No tobacco products are allowed in the pool fenced in area.
• Beverages are allowed but no glass containers are allowed in the pool fenced in area.  Plastic cups, plastic bottles and cans are acceptable.
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NANNY/BABYSITTERS

• Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a guardian 16 years or older inside the pool area at all times.
• Nannies 18 years and older are allowed to accompany members/child(ren) under the age of 16 unassisted by the parents and use the pool facilities.  Guest fees will not apply as long as the nanny is not accompanied by a parent. All nannies must be familiar with all of the club rules, specifically the pool rules. This should be stressed to be the family's responsibility to have this privilege.
• Non-member babysitters who are accompanied by a parent to assist with the child(ren) are allowed to use the pool facilities and guest fees will apply.

 
GENERAL POOL RULES

• For the purpose of supporting swimmers: inner tubes, water wings, and all other flotation devices are not permitted at any time.  For safety purposes, only a life vest approved by The United States Coast Guard is to be used. If a minor/non-swimmer uses such a life vest, a parent or guardian must maintain direct supervisory contact with the non-swimmer at all times.  NO SNORKEL GEAR.
• Untrained infants must wear rubber or plastic swim diapers when using the pool.
• The lifeguard on duty shall have the authority at all times to govern and supervise the safety of all swimmers in the pool.
• Swimming lessons will be taught by GGC swim instructors ONLY. 
• Swimming is prohibited when thunder is heard or lightning is present, including a 30-minute period after the last lightning was observed.
• If present, lifeguards are responsible for enforcing safety rules and responding to emergencies.  Parents or guardians are responsible for supervising their children.
• There will be no running in the pool area.
• Hanging on the basketball rim is prohibited.
• All guests must be signed in.   
• Use of the paddle house and clubhouse by persons wearing wet bathing suits is prohibited.
• Children under the age of 16 shall use the deckhouse or clubhouse only when being accompanied by an adult, 18 years or older.

 
Dress Code
 
CLUBHOUSE AND EVENTS
Appropriate dress for GGC clubhouse shall be Golf appropriate or better when no events are occurring. 
 
For any club social events, dress shall be designated by the respective committees.

• Formal Attire:  Tuxedos for men, formal gowns for women
• Business Attire:   Business suit or sport coat and slacks with collared shirt and tie for men.  Suit (including business pantsuit), dress or blazer with skirt or tailored slacks for women.
• Summer Business Attire (Memorial Day through Labor Day):  Jacket, no tie, collared shirt for men. 
• Comparable attire for women
• Business Casual:  Collared shirt and slacks for men.  Slacks or skirt with blouse or sweater for women.
• Casual: Slacks, dress denim (not torn, frayed or with holes), collared shirts (including polo/Bahama style shirts), appropriate golf attire including shorts, turtlenecks and sweaters
• Themed: as designated by the event committee

 
 
TENNIS / PICKLE BALL COURTS
Proper racquet attire must be worn at all times on the courts including tennis shoes and shirts.  No cutoff shorts, denim shorts, bathing suits, tank tops or the like shall be permitted when using the courts.   
 
POOL / PATIO
Proper swim attire must be worn by all swimmers within the pool area.  Outside of the gated pool area, appropriate cover-ups must be worn by women and shirts by men, including children.  Untrained infants must wear rubber pants when using the pool (no diapers).  Swim diapers worn under swimsuits are acceptable (Illinois Pool & Spa Guidelines).
 
Casual attire, golf/tennis appropriate clothing and pool wear with cover-ups allowed on the patio.
 
GOLF COURSE AND SIM FACILITY   

• Ladies/Junior Girls – Proper golf attire is considered to be skirts, Bermuda shorts or slacks, appropriate blouses, shirts and sweaters.  Shirts for women must have either collars or sleeves.  Tennis apparel, swimwear, jogging attire, halters, strapless or tank tops, abbreviated golf skirts or jeans of any color are not allowed.  No street shoes or metal spikes are permitted. 

 

• Men/Junior Boys –Slacks or Bermuda length shorts are acceptable.  Untucked collared shirts shall be allowed if shirt was designed as golf wear.  Golf appropriate collarless shirts are acceptable.  Unacceptable dress includes sleeveless shirts, T-shirts, tennis shorts, cutoffs, cargo pants/shorts, jeans, or athletic shorts.  Headgear, caps and visors shall be worn with bills positioned forward.  No street shoes or metal spiked golf shoes are permitted.