In the Grove 2019-2020 (003)

Go l f I n f o r ma t i o n a l Gu i d e

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Golf Staff Golf Shop & Course Hours Fees Academy Golf Rules Course Condition Reminder Event Calendar Notes

PROFES S IONAL GOLF STAFF

Shawn comes to us from St. Andrews Country Club where he worked alongside the Southeast Florida PGA President and Director of Golf, Paul Clivio. Shawn is an accomplished professional having been the first one in the PGA of America to successfully complete every advanced certification offered, and is currently in the PGA Master Professional program. He also served as the South Florida PGA Co-Chair of the Southeast Chapter Education Committee and is the current Awards Chairman for the Southeast Florida PGA. Previously Shawn has held positions at The Old Course at Broken Sound Club and was the Head Professional at BallenIsles Country Club in Palm Beach Gardens prior to pursuing career advancements. While at BallenIsles, Shawn helped achieve the Association of Golf Merchandiser ’ s Platinum Award and was awarded a top 10 “ best of the best ” Golf Shop in the Country for private facilities.

SHAWN COS T E L LO , PGA

Director of Golf

Shawn is also a talented coach and instructor having spent many years learning

from PGA Hall of Fame Instructor Bob Toski and Shawn ’

s father who was the

Director of Golf and Coach at Cornell University for three decades.

Shawn was

also responsible for the oversight of the BallenIsles Golf Academy and has taught

touring professionals including World Golf Hall of Fame member Tom Kite and

Champions Tour Player Joey Sindelar.

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Head Golf Professional DAN P ENDOL A , PGA

Originally from Rhode Island, Dan has been a PGA member since 2014 and has spent most of his career in New England and in Southwest Florida. He is PGA Certified Professional, specializing in Golf Operations. Dan is married to his wife Tiffany and they have two young children, McKenna and Nash. He started playing golf at the age of 13 and was a single digit handicap by the age of 15. Dan turned professional at the age of 20 and worked most recently as the 1st Assistant Professional at Audubon Country Club in Naples , Florida. He has worked as an Assistant Golf Professional at Shelter Harbor Golf Club in Rhode Island and Lake of Isles in Connecticut. He played professionally in the State Open circuit throughout New England and competed In the Nevada State Open in 2008. He has learned under the tutelage of some of the best instructors in the world, including Hank Haney and Stan Utley.

PH I L L I P GAB E S 1st Assistant Golf Professional

Phillip has been a member of the Boca Grove team since 2012. Born in upstate New York, Phillip moved to Northwest Florida at an early age and was a standout baseball player. Phillip found his way to golf and graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a BBA in Finance in 2015. Phillip's passion for the game of golf was the driving force for his decision to become a Golf Professional. Phillip is a soon to be PGA Class A Professional. He is also a TPI Certified Instructor and loves integrating that into his teaching. Phillip is married to his wife, Kali, and they enjoy spending time with their dog Sal.

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Assistant Golf Professional J US T I N B EAUDU , PGA

Justin is originally from Long Island, New York. He is a recent graduate of Florida Gulf Coast University, and is a newly elected PGA Class A Professional. He has served high end facilities such as the Piping Rock Club, and most recently comes to us from Pebble Beach Golf Resorts, where he was involved with the 2019 US Open.

KAR EN BA SOR E Golf Shop Attendant

Karen was born in Jersey City, New Jersey. She has been a resident of Boca Raton for over thirty years. Prior to joining Boca Grove, Karen held positions in public relations such as sales & marketing with Engle Homes, as well as property management with Crocker & Company. Outside of Boca Grove, she enjoys staying active with yoga, gardening & walking. Additionally, Karen enjoys her annual trips with childhood friends. Karen has been married to her husband, Shawn over 20 years and has two sons, Shane & Cole.

GOLF SHOP

Hours of Operation

NOVEMBER - APRIL

Tuesday - Sunday 7:30am - 5:00pm

Monday 10:30am - 5:00pm

MAY - OCTOBER

Tuesday - Sunday 7:30am - 4:00pm

Monday Closed

Golf Shop Phone: (561) 488-2582

Golf Course Hours

NOVEMBER – APRIL

Monday: 11:00am - dusk

Tuesday – Friday: 8:00am – dusk

Saturday: 7:45am – dusk

Sunday: 8:00am - dusk

MAY – OCTOBER

Monday: Closed

Tuesday – Friday: 8:00am – dusk

Saturday: 7:45am – dusk

Sunday: 8:00am – dusk

GOLF FEES

NOVEMBER 1

APRIL 30

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Guest Fee - 18 Holes: $80.00 Guest Fee - 9 Holes: $50.00

Unaccompanied Guest Fee - $125.00

House Guest Fee - 18 Holes: $50.00 House Guest Fee - 9 Holes: $30.00

Family Guest Fee – 18 Holes: $50.00 Family Guest Fee – 9 Holes: $30.00

Juniors 12 & under: No Charge

MAY 1

OCTOBER 31

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Guest Fee - 18 Holes: $40.00 Guest Fee - 9 Holes: $30.00

Unaccompanied Guest Fee -$125.00

House Guest Fee - 18 Holes: $30.00 House Guest Fee - 9 Holes: $20.00

Family Guest Fee – 18 Holes: $30.00 Family Guest Fee – 9 Holes: $20.00

Juniors 12 & under: No Charge

GOLF FEES

Golf Cart Rental (annual trail fees included for those with their own cart)

18 Holes: $26.00 9 Holes: $18.00

Annual Driving Range Fee Golf Member - $200.00 Sport Member (optional) - $400.00 (May - Oct.)

Annual Golf Locker Rental ( ½ Locker) $150.00 (Full Locker) $200.00

Club Cleaning & Storage Annual $150.00

GOLF ACADEMY

Golf Lesson Rates

Director of Golf: One Hour: $120.00 Director of Golf: ½ Hour: $60.00

Head Professional: One Hour: $110.00 Head Professional: ½ Half: $60.00

Assistant Professionals PGA Class A: One Hour: $100.00 Assistant Professionals PGA Class A: ½ Hour: $55.00 Assistant Professionals Non-PGA Class A: One Hour: $90.00 Assistant Professionals Non-PGA Class A: ½ Hour: $50.00

DEMO DAYS

Friday November 22 11:00am - 3:00pm

Friday December 20 11:00am - 3:00pm

Friday February 21 11:00am - 3:00pm

GOLF ACADEMY

Adult Clinics

Sips N' Tips Series

$45.00 per session

* Includes Instruction and Drinks

Women's Only

$40.00 per session

* See calendar for dates and times

GOLF ACADEMY

Junior Clinics

Every Saturday Morning

Beginning October 19

10:00am - 11:00am

Cost : $20

* No clinic March 14th or 28th

*see calendar for dates

GOLF

RULES

Golf Rules

In order for all members and guests to enjoy their day on the course, please be mindful of the traditions of golf, a game of courtesy and etiquette. In addition, please familiarize yourself with the following rules regarding play and the use and care of the course and practice facilities. This will allow us to deliver a premier experience and for everyone to enjoy their day.

Starting and Continuing Play

All play shall commence on the 1st Tee, unless you receive prior approval from the Golf Professional Staff or respective Golf Staff personnel managing the Tee. Should you receive approval to begin play on Hole #10, or anywhere else, your position may not be held for you when you make the turn to Hole #1; and you must wait for any groups that are in queue on Hole #1. Groups may not start on the 16th, 17th, or 18th hole.

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Starting and Continuing Play

Players and groups who stop for lunch, or for an extended period of time during a round, must surrender their position on the course. The player or group who stops for lunch must wait for an opening before resuming play. Since there are no tee times, the Golf Staff will coordinate play off the 1st Tee. Singles or twosomes that show up prior to the tee opening, and are ready to play, will be given priority as they will likely play much faster than ensuing groups of three (3) or more, that may be in queue. In certain instances, a foursome may be sent in front of a threesome. Also note, the Golf Staff does not have the discretion to force singles or twosomes into open spots/groups.

To be considered next on the tee, all players must be present in the group and ready to play at the 1st Tee. A single may not hold your group ’ s spot in queue.

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Dress Code & Acceptable Attire

Proper golf attire must be worn at all times while playing or practicing both on the golf course and practice facilities. The men ’ s dress code does not allow for t-shirts, jeans, cargo shorts with bulging pockets, untucked shirts or fitness attire. Hats must be worn with the brim facing forward and are not allowed inside the Clubhouse, except the Locker Room, Golf Shop, or Chipper ’ s Sports Bar.

The women ’ more than 4 ”

s dress code does not allow for t-shirts, halter tops, shorts above the knee, and sleeveless tops without a collar.

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Sport Members

Sport Members are allowed to use the golf facilities for a total of six (6) times from November – April and twelve (12) times from May - October within a calendar year. refers to the golf course, while allowing for practice facility use only on the day of play. Exceptions to this rule, are noted under section “ c ” of this category. A usage of the “ golf facilities ” constitutes a round played (see below) by any member listed on the membership, their families or guests in the same group. Example #1) Mr. & Mrs. Smith are married and/or live together and are listed as having a Sport Membership. Mr. Smith plays golf one time in August and Mrs. Smith plays one time in September. Mr. & Mrs. Smith have a combined ten (10) more rounds they may play during the allotted time period of May – October). Example #2) Mr. & Mrs. Smith are married and/or live together and are listed as having a Sport Membership. Mr. Smith plays golf on December 5th, and brings one (1) family guest and two (2) guests to play that day. Mr. Smith & Mrs. Smith will have a combined five (5) more rounds they may play during the allotted time period of November – April. The term “ golf facilities ”

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Sport Members

Example #3) Mr. Jones is listed as having a Sport Membership. Mr. Jones sponsors four (4) colleagues to play without his presence in January. Mr. Jones will be responsible for the applicable fee ’ s, and also have five (5) remaining rounds he may play during the allotted time period. The use of the practice facilities including the driving range, chipping green or putting green may only occur on the day a round is being played, unless the Sport Member opts into the “ unlimited practice facility use ” which would occur from May – October, and for the respective fee. NOTE – The stated number of times a Sport Membership may play golf may not be adjusted regardless of whether they play with a Full Golf Member as a guest. Example #1) Mr. Cohen is a Sport Member and plays golf on February 1st with a Full Golf Member. Mr. Cohen shall have five (5) remaining rounds he may play during the allotted time period. Example #2) Mr. Thomas has played twelve (12) times from May – July. Mr. Thomas is not allowed to play, even as a guest of a Full Golf Member until November 1st, when his membership will have six (6) additional rounds he or anyone else on his membership may use.

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Sport Members

Sport Members MUST check in with the Golf Shop prior to using any of the golf facilities. Sport Members are subject to the same applicable golf fees as a resident golf member. Sport Members are not allowed to participate in any Club golf events including but not limited to Couples events, Women ’ s League, Men ’ s League, Member Guests, Men ’ s Invitational or Club Championships.

A round played is considered when four or more holes are played, regardless of the number of people in the group.

Example #1) a Sport Member plays by themselves. This equals one usage.

Example #2) a Sport Member brings three guests. This equals one usage.

Example #3) a Sport Member has any unaccompanied guests. This equals one usage.

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Golf Cart Rules

Only persons with a valid driver ’

s license are permitted to operate golf carts.

All players must use a golf cart when playing prior to 2:00pm.

Walking is allowed after 2:00pm. Those choosing to walk after 2:00pm, must take careful consideration to invite players and groups behind them who may be waiting to play through.

All golf carts must be kept a minimum of thirty (30) feet from all greens, except those designated for handicap usage.

Any resident golf member who owns their own golf cart, shall be entitled to two (2) seats which includes the use of one (1) seat in a club owned golf cart. a. Example #1) Mr. Smith plays at 8:00am with his personal golf cart, and Mrs. Smith plays with a guest at 10:00am with a club owned golf cart. Mrs. Smith would be charged the applicable guest fee for her guest, along with one golf cart fee for her guest. b. Example #2) Any resident golf member who owns their own golf cart and brings one (1) guest to play that uses their personal golf cart shall not be responsible for any golf cart fees. c. Example #3) Any resident member who owns their own golf cart and brings three (3) guests, shall be responsible for paying two (2) golf cart fees for the two guests who use a club owned golf cart plus the applicable golf green fees for all three (3) guests.

All member owned golf carts must be in good working order and be presentable for use on the golf course or practice facilities.

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Golf Cart Rules

All member owned golf carts must have functioning head and tail lights.

The owner of each private golf cart must turn in respective personal liability insurance covering damage to club property or injury to persons resulting from the operation of the private cart on club property. Once this is completed, a sticker with the corresponding year will be allocated and placed on the private cart displaying such has occurred. a. member owned carts not displaying these stickers of the current year will not be allowed on the golf course. You may rent a club owned golf cart until such time as your insurance coverage is updated. Any person requesting a blue handicap flag must present a valid state issued handicap permit or medical certificate/doctor ’ s note to the Golf Professional Staff in order to be accommodated. A blue flag will be given to that individual which will allow them to park no closer than fifteen (15) feet from any green or in a designated area.

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Guest Play

Members are asked to notify the Golf Professional Staff 24 hours prior to bringing a guest(s), to help ensure a premier experience for them.

Members are required to check in their guests in the Golf Shop prior to play.

Members are responsible for informing their guests of club policies and proper attire.

Guests are required to use the locker facilities for changing attire and shoes.

All charges, excluding golf shop merchandise, will be billed to the members ’

account.

Guests are limited to twelve (12) times per calendar year (excluding club events), irrespective of which member brings the guest.

Family guests are defined as a parent, child, or grandchild of full golf members. All applicable charges will be billed to the members ’ account.

Unaccompanied guests may be requested with prior approval from the Golf Professional Staff, and shall pay the applicable unaccompanied fee, inclusive of cart. Nine-hole rounds do not receive a discount.

November – April: no guest play will be allowed prior to 9:30am unless approval has been given by the Golf Professional Staff.

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House Guests

House guests must be registered with the Administrative office of the Club,

and have their main residence outside a fifty (50) mile radius from Boca Grove

Golf & Tennis Club.

Once registered, a House Guest may use the golf facilities without the presence

of a member but will be subject to all applicable guest fees.

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Inclement Weather & Rain Policy

Boca Grove Golf & Tennis Club uses ThorGuard Lightening Detection System. Please obey the following: a. One (1) long siren alert indicates a lightening threat is near and all play and practice must stop, and all players must seek shelter. b. Three (3) short siren alerts indicates an “ all clear ” from lightening threats and play and practice may resume. Guest Fee refunds will be issued for all play based on the following criteria: a. Players playing more than four (4) holes but less than nine (9) holes, will be subject to a nine hole guest fee. b. Players playing more than thirteen (13) holes will not receive a refund for guest fees.

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Pace of Play & Fivesomes

The enjoyment of the game depends on the conscientious observance of golf etiquette, including the pace of play. Boca Grove Golf & Tennis Club ’ s policy is that if the group behind your group is playing faster than yours and waiting, even though your group may be playing quickly, as a courtesy to fellow members, you must invite the group behind to play through. Exercising good judgement and consideration of others is paramount to enjoying the golf experience. Fivesomes must be requested and shall only be permitted at the discretion of the Golf Professional Staff. If permitted, fivesomes must allow groups behind to play through. Failure to do so will result in the fivesome group being broken up.

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Junior Golfers

Any golfer age thirteen (13) to seventeen (17) years old, who is the child of a full golf member, may use the practice facilities during open times. They may also walk and play on the golf course after 2:00pm or may play using a golf cart with a valid driver ’ s license (those aged sixteen (16) and seventeen (17). A golfer who is the child of a member aged twelve (12) or under may use the practice facilities and play golf only with the accompaniment of the full golf member. Exceptions to this include any golfer participating in a junior clinic or junior event.

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Golf Associations

In Season - MGA Saturday Play Dates

From November – April, the MGA has play days on various Saturdays at 9:00am. All female golfers are not allowed to use the practice facilities until 9:30am nor play on the golf course until the MGA event has finished. In the event of a smaller field, the Professional Staff may allow female golfers, or other male members not playing in the event to play once the 1st Tee has cleared, allowing enough time so as not to interfere with the MGA event. In Season & Out of Season - Non MGA Saturday Play Dates Both in season and out of season when there is not an MGA event being conducted, Saturday mornings from 7:45am – 10:00am, men shall have priority to play. After 10:00am, the priority will be removed. The practice facilities will also have priority spacing for men until 9:30am.

NOTE: The Professional Staff shall have full authority to make exceptions to these rules if it is beneficial for the greater good of the members.

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In Season - WGA Tuesday Play Dates

From November – April, the WGA has play days on Tuesdays at 9:00am and WGA 9-holers at 9:30am. Male golfers are not allowed to use the practice facilities until 9:30am nor play on the golf course until the WGA event has finished. In the event of a smaller field, the Professional Staff may allow male golfers, or other female members not playing in the event to play once the 1st Tee has cleared, allowing enough time so as not to interfere with the WGA event.

Out of Season - Non WGA Tuesday Play Dates

Out of season, Tuesday mornings from 8:00am – 10:00am, women shall have priority to play. After 10:00am, the priority will be removed. The practice facilities will also have priority spacing for women until 9:30am.

NOTE: The Professional Staff shall have full authority to make exceptions to these rules if it is beneficial for the greater good of the members.

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Fishing

Fishing in water bodies on the golf course is allowed only if done on the side of the water that is furthest from the golf course and provided it does not interfere with member or guest play.

Exercise or Walking on the Course

It is recommended that any member or guest using any golf course path as a walking or jogging path must do so prior to 7:30am and after dusk.

Additionally, anyone using the cart paths for exercise or walking must not be visible to anyone playing golf. This will help ensure everyone ’ Failure to follow this rule may be reported to the General Manager for possible penalty.

s safety.

Pet Restrictions

Dogs, cats and other family pets must remain in the pet owner ’

s golf cart and their presence should not

interfere with play.

Smoking

All cigar and cigarette butts must be properly disposed of.

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Club Staff

The Board of Directors, General Manager, and Golf Committee have asked all staff members to report any infractions from these rules and policies. Should you have a disagreement, please address any concerns to the General Manager or Board of Directors, not the golf staff. The Board of Directors also has a policy that no member, including their families and guests, shall harass, reprimand or discipline any employee or create a hostile environment for any employee. Violations will be reported to the General Manager for resolution to include suspension.

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Final Notes

Should you have issues with these rules or policies, please direct the concern to the General Manager, Golf Committee or Board of Directors, and not to a member of the club staff. Infractions of the Golf Rules will result in the member being made aware through verbal communication of the specific violation. Repeat violations will be reported to the General Manager and may result in suspension of golf privileges. Any Board appeal will be for procedure and notice only. While this document represents the majority of the rules and policies applicable to golf at Boca Grove Golf & Tennis Club, over time, there may be additions or edits as necessary, which will be communicated to the membership. Following these rules and procedures will better allow all of us to enjoy the golf experience at Boca Grove Golf & Tennis Club.

Golf Course Etiquette Golden Rules

Golfers should click the sand off their shoes when exiting a bunker and before walking onto a green. All bunkers should be raked after playing a shot from the bunker. Golf carts should be kept no closer than thirty feet from a green. (Unless disability flag has been issued) Please Fill each divot made with the sand provided on the golf cart. Please repair all ball marks. Pace of play for a foursome should be four hours or less.

Notes

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