Course hours shall be established seasonally
and shall be posted at the course.
Advanced tee times may be required during the
late spring, summer and early fall months. When advanced tee times
are not required, tee times will be assigned on a first-come-first-served
basis.
[Amended 6-13-2006 by Ord. No. 4-2006]
Two or more players may not play with a single
set of clubs. Each player must be equipped with a bag and at least
three clubs. Metal spikes are not permitted on the golf course, practice
green, driving range or clubhouse.
Golf clubs are available for rent in the pro
shop for a fee of $10 per round of golf. A golf ID card, credit card
or driver's license must be left at the pro shop for security until
the round of golf is completed and all the clubs returned.
All players must start play at Hole No. 1 unless
otherwise authorized by the Golf Manager or his/her designee.
[1]
Editor's Note: Former § 97-115, Nine-hole play,
was repealed 3-11-2014 by Ord. No. 6-2014.
A.
Green Tree Golf Course is available for Atlantic County
high school teams for practice and matches.
B.
Practices are permitted in the months of March, April
and May, Monday through Friday, except holidays, at or after 2:30
p.m.
C.
Matches are permitted in the months of April and May,
Monday through Friday, except holidays, at or after 2:30 p.m.
D.
Practices and matches are limited to nine holes.
E.
All players are expected to know and follow proper
golf etiquette and rules of play.
F.
Golf teams are limited to 12 players and two coaches.
G.
A golf team coach must accompany the team for all
practices and matches.
H.
Requested scheduling dates must be submitted to the
Green Tree Golf Course Manager by February 28 of each year.
I.
The County reserves the right to limit the number
of teams and amount of team playing time based on availability.
J.
The golf team coach is required to secure team identification
cards for each coach and player on a team before the first practice
date by providing proof of enrollment for the students and a letter
from the school affirming each coach's affiliation with the school
as a coach. Team ID cards are only valid for team activities.
K.
The group fee for a high school golf team for team
use of the course during the months of March to May in lieu of greens
fees for individual players is $800 a season.
A.
Green Tree Golf Course is available for tournament
play. Tournaments with a shotgun start format that require the course
to close nine holes or more will not be allowed during the months
of June, July and August.
[Amended 4-24-2001 by Ord. No. 7-2001; 3-11-2014 by Ord. No. 6-2014]
B.
To qualify as a tournament there must be a minimum
of 32 participants with a maximum number of participants based on
motorized cart availability.
C.
Motorized golf carts are mandatory for tournaments
unless course conditions dictate otherwise.
D.
Groups that schedule a tournament at the golf course must submit
a written application to the course management at least 30 days prior
to the requested tournament date, and guarantee a final count of players
eight days prior to the event date. Applications are available from
the course manager.
[Amended 3-11-2014 by Ord. No. 6-2014]
F.
A full roster of tournament players is required prior
to the first golfer teeing off.
[Amended 3-30-2004 by Ord. No. 4-2004]
G.
Tournament fees.
[Amended 3-10-1998 by Ord. No. 5-1998; 4-24-2001 by Ord. No. 7-2001; 3-30-2004 by Ord. No.
4-2004; 6-13-2006 by Ord. No. 4-2006; 3-11-2014 by Ord. No.
6-2014]
(1)
For groups based in Atlantic County, the tournament fee is the prevailing
County resident rate plus a surcharge of $2 per person. This fee includes
a motorized cart.
(2)
For groups not based in Atlantic County, the tournament fee is the
prevailing non-County resident rate plus a surcharge of $2 per person.
This fee includes a motorized cart.
(3)
For groups that require more than the generally available number
of motorized carts, an additional fee of $8 per golfer may be charged.
A.
Persons who qualify for resident status under Article X, Resident Status for Parks Purposes, are eligible for a resident golf identification (ID) card upon payment of the required fee.
B.
Eligible persons under the age of 18 are entitled
to a junior resident golf identification card if, in addition to the
proof for a resident card, they show proof that they are under the
age of 18 and pay the required fee.
C.
Eligible persons who are 60 years of age or older
are entitled to a senior resident golf identification card if, in
addition to the proof for a resident card, they show proof that they
are age 60 or over and pay the required fee.
D.
Patrons of the golf course must present their resident
ID card in order to take advantage of resident privileges.
E.
A resident golf ID card is valid from March 16 through
to March 15 of the following year. If a card is lost, the person must
reapply in person and meet all requirements for the issuance of a
card. A fee equal to the original card fee shall be charged for a
reissued card.
[Amended 6-13-2006 by Ord. No. 4-2006]
F.
A resident golf ID card is not transferable and its
use does not include friends, guests or family members of the card
holder. Misuse of the card will result in the following:
G.
Fees.
[Amended 4-24-2001 by Ord. No. 7-2001]
(1)
The annual fee for the Atlantic County resident golf
identification card is a flat fee per person, regardless of age, for
the issuance of a regular, junior or senior identification card.
(2)
The annual fee for an initial application and ID card is $22.
[Amended 3-30-2004 by Ord. No. 4-2004; 2-5-2013 by Ord. No.
2-2013; 4-6-2021 by Ord. No. 2-2021]
(3)
The fee for an annual renewal is $18.
[Amended 3-30-2004 by Ord. No. 4-2004; 2-5-2013 by Ord. No.
2-2013; 4-6-2021 by Ord. No. 2-2021]
(4)
The fee for a lost card is $10.
[Amended 2-5-2013 by Ord. No. 2-2013]
H.
Merchandise discounts. Eligible persons with a resident golf ID card
are entitled to a discount of 10% on applicable merchandise in the
pro shop which shall exclude all specially marked and clearance-priced
sale items.
[Added 3-11-2014 by Ord. No. 6-2014]
[Amended 4-24-2001 by Ord. No. 7-2001; 3-30-2004 by Ord. No.
4-2004; 6-13-2006 by Ord. No. 4-2006; 3-11-2014 by Ord. No.
6-2014]
A.
Limited memberships are available which allow the member to play
on weekdays only, excluding holidays without paying the greens fee.
B.
Full memberships are available which allow the member to play any
day (no restrictions).
C.
Membership shall run from March 16 through March 15 of the following
year.
D.
The cost for a limited membership for persons who qualify for resident
status is $650 annually.
E.
The cost for a full membership for persons who qualify for resident
status is $900 annually.
F.
The cost for a limited membership for persons who do not qualify
for resident status is $950 annually.
G.
The cost for a full membership for persons who do not qualify for
resident status is $1,250 annually.
H.
Total memberships will not exceed 50 annually and are available on
a first-come first-serve basis beginning March 1.
[Amended 3-10-1998 by Ord. No. 5-1998; 4-24-2001 by Ord. No. 7-2001; 3-30-2004 by Ord. No.
4-2004; 6-13-2006 by Ord. No. 4-2006; 6-17-2008 by Ord. No.
9-2008; 2-8-2011 by Ord. No. 3-2011]
A.
Greens fees per round of golf for persons possessing
an Atlantic County resident golf ID card are:
[Amended 8-2-2016 by Ord.
No. 7-2016; 4-6-2021 by Ord. No. 2-2021; 6-7-2022 by Ord. No. 5-2022; 2-21-2023 by Ord. No. 1-2023]
|
Category
|
Winter
(November 1 to March 15)
|
Spring
(March 16 to April 30)
|
Summer
(May 1 to September 15)
|
Fall
(September 16 to October 31)
| ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
w/cart*
|
w/cart*
|
w/cart*
|
w/cart*
| |||||
|
Weekday
|
$18
|
$28
|
$21
|
$33
|
$23
|
$36
|
$21
|
$33
|
|
Weekend holiday
|
$19
|
$30
|
$24
|
$36
|
$26
|
$40
|
$24
|
$36
|
|
Junior (weekdays only)
|
$14
|
$24
|
$14
|
$27
|
$16
|
$29
|
$14
|
$27
|
|
Senior (weekdays only)
|
$17
|
$26
|
$19
|
$30
|
$20
|
$32
|
$19
|
$30
|
|
Twilight (9 holes, weekdays)
|
$15
|
$21
|
$17
|
$25
|
$19
|
$27
|
$17
|
$25
|
|
Twilight (9 holes, weekends/ holidays)
|
$15
|
$22
|
$18
|
$27
|
$21
|
$29
|
$18
|
$27
|
|
Weekend midday rate
|
None
|
$20
|
$33
|
$22
|
$37
|
$20
|
$33
| |
|
*w/cart: motorized golf cart
| ||||||||
B.
Greens fees per round of golf for persons without
a resident golf ID card are:
[Amended 8-2-2016 by Ord.
No. 7-2016; 4-6-2021 by Ord. No. 2-2021; 6-7-2022 by Ord. No. 5-2022; 2-21-2023 by Ord. No. 1-2023]
|
Category
|
Winter
(November 1 to March 15)
|
Spring
(March 16 to April 30)
|
Summer
(May 1 to September 15)
|
Fall
(September 16 to October 31)
| ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
w/cart*
|
w/cart*
|
w/cart*
|
w/cart*
| |||||
|
Weekday
|
$20
|
$30
|
$24
|
$39
|
$28
|
$43
|
$24
|
$39
|
|
Weekend holiday
|
$21
|
$33
|
$29
|
$44
|
$31
|
$49
|
$29
|
$44
|
|
Junior (weekdays only)
|
$16
|
$26
|
$19
|
$34
|
$22
|
$35
|
$19
|
$34
|
|
Senior (weekdays only)
|
$19
|
$29
|
$22
|
$35
|
$24
|
$38
|
$22
|
$35
|
|
Twilight (9 holes, weekdays)
|
$17
|
$25
|
$20
|
$28
|
$23
|
$32
|
$20
|
$28
|
|
Twilight (9 holes, weekends/ holidays)
|
$17
|
$25
|
$22
|
$32
|
$27
|
$35
|
$22
|
$32
|
|
Weekend midday rate
|
None
|
$24
|
$41
|
$28
|
$43
|
$24
|
$41
| |
|
*w/cart: motorized golf cart
| ||||||||
C.
League
fees per round.
[Amended 8-2-2016 by Ord.
No. 7-2016; 4-6-2021 by Ord. No. 2-2021;2-21-2023 by Ord. No. 1-2023]
|
Category
|
Winter
(November 1 to March 15)
|
Spring
(March 16 to April 30)
|
Summer
(May 1 to September 15)
|
Fall
(September 16 to October 31)
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Weekday 18 holes
|
$17
|
$19
|
$20
|
$19
|
|
Weekday 18 holes with motorized cart
|
$26
|
$30
|
$32
|
$30
|
D.
For the purposes of determining fees, holidays shall
be Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day and Columbus
Day.
E.
The golf
course manager is permitted to enter into agreements with similarly
situated golf courses to implement a Cross Honor Program. A Cross
Honor Program agreement shall permit non-County residents, who present
valid identification as determined by the golf course manager, to
play the Atlantic County John F. Gaffney Green Tree Golf Course at
the current "resident" rate for Atlantic County Golf Course ID cardholders.
Any Cross Honor Program agreement shall not provide any additional
rights to non-County residents.
[Added 6-6-2017 by Ord.
No. 17-2017]
C.
Range balls. The fee for a bucket of range balls is
$4 for a small bucket and $7 for a large bucket.
[Amended 8-2-2016 by Ord.
No. 7-2016]
D.
Locker rental. The fee for annual locker rental is
$30. The fee for daily rental is $2.
E.
The replay rate for replaying the golf course will be 50% of the
initial fee paid for that day of play.
[Added 3-11-2014 by Ord. No. 6-2014]
[1]
Editor’s Note: Former § 97-122, Alcoholic beverages;
permits, was repealed 2-13-2018 by Ord. No. 2-2018.
[Added 3-11-2014 by Ord. No. 6-2014]
Subject to the provisions listed below, golfers who play three
or less holes will be entitled to a full rain check. Golfers who play
holes four to 13 will be entitled to a 1/2 rain check. Any golfers
who play 14 holes or more will have been considered to have played
a full round and will not be entitled to a rain check. Moonlight rounds
are not eligible for rain checks. Rain checks will be issued in accordance
with the following provisions:
A.
Rain checks will be issued when the golf course becomes unplayable
due to weather reasons or dangerous conditions, or the weather makes
play unreasonable. The golf course solely reserves the right to make
these decisions.
B.
Rain checks will only be issued for other reasons at the sole discretion
of the golf course manager.
C.
Rain checks have no cash value and may be used for golf and cart
fees only. Rain checks may not be used for leagues, outings or tournaments.
Rain checks will expire six months from date of issuance.
