Course Policies and Etiquette

Overview of Course Rules

• USGA rules govern play, except where modified by local rules.

• All play must start from tee #1 unless otherwise directed by the golf staff.

• Repair all ball marks on greens.

• Replace all divots on the tees and fairways.

• Rake all sand bunkers smooth after your shot.

• Fairway yardage markers, in-ground tee markers, and 150-yard

• Each player must have their own (or rental) set of clubs and bag.

• Players must follow the instructions from the golf staff and on-course assistants.

• Practicing on the golf course is not permitted.

General Course Policies

• All golfers must register in the golf shop.

• Spectators will pay a cart fee if they ride.  Limit of two carts per group at any time.

• Rude behavior or abusive treatment of staff or other golfers will not be tolerated. Violators may be asked to leave the property without a refund.

• The law provides that injury to persons and damage to property caused by a golf shot is the sole and financial responsibility of the golfer that hit the golf shot. Golf at your own risk.

• Damage done to the golf course property is the sole and financial responsibility of the individual causing the damage.

• For more information, please contact the Golf Course Staff

Golf Cart Guidelines

• Players renting a motorized golf cart assume financial responsibility for any damage done the golf cart

• Players operating a motorized golf cart must be 16 years of age or older with proof of a valid driver’s license

• A maximum of two players and two golf bags are permitted per golf cart

• Golf carts must remain on the cart paths near all tees and greens

• Observe daily cart rules, signs, and cart traffic control

• When the course is too wet from rain, Kirkwood National Golf Club reserves the right to restrict carts to “cart path only” status

• Golf rates include shared riding cart fees