Course policies
DRESS CODE
Shoes and shirts are required to play Maple Hill.
INCLEMENT WEATHER
We are committed to providing discers with the very best in playing conditions. There are instances when weather forces us to protect the discers well being as well as the condition of the golf course.
Rain
Golfers may choose to play in the rain. We do not offer rain checks due to rain. You may cancel your tee time up to one hour before you tee off. After that, be prepared to play in the weather that you are provided.
Lightning
It always seems to happen when you are having the best round of your life. The wind picks up, the clouds move in, and you hear thunder in the distance. The temptation always exists in these circumstances to convince yourself and your playing partners that there is enough time to finish your round, or at least a few more holes. If you play on instead of seeking shelter, your great round could become the last round of your life.
There are several safety measures you can take to avoid being struck by lightning:
Rain Check Policy
Rain checks are issued to players on the front nine when play is suspended due to lightning. Please request your rain check either in person at the Sap House or via email.
PACE OF PLAY POLICY
To ensure all golfers have a positive experience, we strongly all players to be aware of groups around you and to play faster whenever it will improve the experience of others.
This policy is practiced with the intent of maintaining a reasonable and pleasurable round of golf for all guests. Members and guests are expected to respect the directions of our course rangers as their goal is to help make everyone’s round more enjoyable.
AM I PLAYING TOO SLOW?
It is worth being aware of others around you and seeing if your pace of play approximately matches. If it does not, here are three easy ways to adjust.
CHOOSE THE RIGHT TEEPlayers should play from a set of tees best suited to their driving distance. In addition to providing more enjoyment for golfers, teeing it forward is an important step golfers can take to improve pace of play.
READY GOLF
Shoes and shirts are required to play Maple Hill.
INCLEMENT WEATHER
We are committed to providing discers with the very best in playing conditions. There are instances when weather forces us to protect the discers well being as well as the condition of the golf course.
Rain
Golfers may choose to play in the rain. We do not offer rain checks due to rain. You may cancel your tee time up to one hour before you tee off. After that, be prepared to play in the weather that you are provided.
Lightning
It always seems to happen when you are having the best round of your life. The wind picks up, the clouds move in, and you hear thunder in the distance. The temptation always exists in these circumstances to convince yourself and your playing partners that there is enough time to finish your round, or at least a few more holes. If you play on instead of seeking shelter, your great round could become the last round of your life.
There are several safety measures you can take to avoid being struck by lightning:
- If the airhorn sounds, seek shelter immediately.
- Even if you do not hear the alert system, use your best judgment and seek shelter at the first sign of a thunderstorm.
- If possible, get off the course and return to the sap house or your car.
- Do not stand under a lone tree. This is where most people are injured or killed.
- If stranded in the open, go to a low place such as a ravine or valley.
- If a member of our staff asks you to suspend play due to weather, please come off the course immediately.
Rain Check Policy
Rain checks are issued to players on the front nine when play is suspended due to lightning. Please request your rain check either in person at the Sap House or via email.
PACE OF PLAY POLICY
To ensure all golfers have a positive experience, we strongly all players to be aware of groups around you and to play faster whenever it will improve the experience of others.
- We reserve the right to monitor guests’ pace of play.
- If a group behind you is playing faster than you, please ask/allow them to play through.
This policy is practiced with the intent of maintaining a reasonable and pleasurable round of golf for all guests. Members and guests are expected to respect the directions of our course rangers as their goal is to help make everyone’s round more enjoyable.
AM I PLAYING TOO SLOW?
It is worth being aware of others around you and seeing if your pace of play approximately matches. If it does not, here are three easy ways to adjust.
CHOOSE THE RIGHT TEEPlayers should play from a set of tees best suited to their driving distance. In addition to providing more enjoyment for golfers, teeing it forward is an important step golfers can take to improve pace of play.
READY GOLF
- When a player is at the ball and ready to play, they should go ahead and play—so long as it’s safe.
- Again, if you aren’t in the line of play, you can move forward and/or help others find their ball.
- If you’re on the tee and ready to tee off, go ahead and tee off.
- Putt out: if you aren’t in someone’s line, go ahead and finish that short putt.
- Never hold up play because you’re in the middle of a conversation. Put your conversation on hold, take your stroke, and then continue the conversation.
- Your place on the golf course is immediately behind the group in front of you, not immediately in front of the group behind you.
