GOLF ETIQUETTE

All golfers must register in the golf shop prior to each round of play. The rule applies to all players, regardless of type of membership or guest status. All golfers must ride two to a golf cart unless there is an odd number of golfers. Play may not start on the 10th tee without the permission from the golf shop. Proper attire must be worn at all times on the golf course, as well as in any golf practice area (driving range, putting green, short game area). The dress code shall apply to adults, as well as children over the age of 12. The dress code shall also apply to all guests, family guests, and rental guests It is the members responsibility to ensure guests wear proper attire.

a. Shorts are permissible attire for both men and women provided they are Bermuda length or walking shorts. Shorts, skorts, and skirts may not be shorter than 6” above the knee for both men and women.

b. Running shorts, cut-offs, cargo shorts, denim shorts, and tennis shorts are not acceptable attire.

c. Bathing suits, tank tops, or tee shirts are not acceptable attire d. Neat jeans are permitted, no holes in jeans are allowed. e. Men must wear collared shirts, blade collars are OK as well. Women may wear collared shirts, or they may wear designer collarless golf shirts, but tee shirts or tank tops are not acceptable. Women may wear sleeveless golf shirts with a collar. Men and women may wear their shirts untucked if designed as such. f. Short sleeve and long sleeve mock turtle-neck shirts are permissible. g. Golf shoes with soft spikes or tennis shoes must be worn. No metal spikes are acceptable.

The Golf Shop staff shall have the right to deny play on the course or practice areas to anyone not dressed accordingly.

U.S.G.A. rules govern all play except where posted local rules and conditions specify otherwise. No coolers or beverages allowed on the course unless furnished by the Club. If a group loses one clear hole, it shall invite the following group to play through. The slower group shall not play until the players going through are out of range. Should a slower group fail to permit the following group to play through, the players behind should signify their intent to play through and do so.

Players entering bunkers shall smooth out and rake all depressions after completing play. All divots must be carefully replaced. Repair all ball marks promptly on reaching the green. Keep carts 30 feet from all tee boxes and greens.

Golf Carts

Golf Carts are not to be driven closer than thirty (30) feet from the green, tee box, or between trap and green. Use cart paths whenever possible.

Carts are only permitted on the course during normal operating hours and may be prohibited or restricted in the event of adverse weather conditions.

Any damage to a cart or Club property is the responsibility of the renter. Rental carts may not be removed from Club property.

Golf carts are limited to one cart per twosome or two carts per foursome, regardless if club owned cart or a member-owned cart.

Only validly licensed drivers may rent or operate a cart. This applies to member-owned carts as well as clubowned golf carts.

Privately owned power carts may be owned and operated by Oxbow members who are residents of Oxbow, ND per the provisions that are listed on the application for personal golf cart use.

Carts must be operated under the 90-degree rule: stay on cart path or, when no path available, in the rough When opposite your ball, drive straight to it. After hitting ball, return to cart path or rough. Under no circumstances are carts to be driven in “native” fescue areas.

All drivers of golf carts, club owned or member owned, need to be a licensed driver.

Practice Facility

Practice Facility hours are from sun-up until sundown, except Mondays, Wednesdays and Sundays. The practice facility opens at 11am on Monday and closes two hours before sundown on Wednesdays and Sundays for grooming. The practice facility is included with all memberships. Proper golf attire must be worn on the driving range at all times.

Club Storage

Club storage available by contacting the golf shop.