2024 GOLF PROGRAM
TALKING ROCK 15075 N TALKING ROCK RANCH RD | PRESCOTT, AZ TALKINGROCKAZ.COM | 928.858.7777
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April 1, 2024
Dear Talking Rock Golf Club Member,
Welcome to the 2024 golf season at Talking Rock! Thanks to your support and enthusiasm, the golf program continues to expand as our membership grows. Our goal is to provide an experience for everyone, including instruction, tournaments, education, and premier playing surfaces. Our goal is to continue with our successful events and adjust programming as needed for our growing membership. These adjustments include efforts to maximize use of the golf course by all members. Thank you in advance for your participation, suggestions, and support of our golf programming. We are proud to provide a quality golf instruction program. Your golf staff will work to ensure that all your golf instruction needs are met. We look forward to continuing with Operation 36. It is one of the most popular and successful teaching programs in golf. Its goal is to develop new, confident, and successful golfers. We have a great core of returning staff this season as well as some new faces that are ready to exceed your expectations! Our focus is to provide the finest service possible and give you, your families, and guests an outstanding experience. Please take some time to review the contents of this publication in its entirety. The tournament information, club rules, miscellaneous information and instruction program are listed in detail. This will serve as your guide for the 2024 season.
Any updates or changes will be communicated via email.
We look forward to seeing all of you for a fantastic 2024 season! If you have any questions, comments, or concerns please don’t hesitate to reach out to me at 928.493.2611 or sscott@ talkingrockclub.com.
Sincerely,
Shawn Scott, PGA Director of Golf
Table of Contents
Membership Opportunities
Page 4
Events at a Glance
Page 5-6
Event Descripitons
Page 7-13
Tournament Policies
Page 14
Handicapping and Posting Scores
Page 15
TRWGA
Page 16
TRWGA Playing Opportunities
Page 17-18
Men’s Golf
Page 19
Golf Instruction
Page 20-21
Local Rules
Page 22-23
Most Common Rules Page
Page 24
Dress Code
Page 25
Pace of Play
Page 26-27
Golf Course Access
Page 28
Fee Schedule and Tee Times
Page 29-31
Member Pricing and Credit Book
Page 32
Hole-in-One Club
Page 33
Agronomy Fact Sheet
Page 34
Hours of Operation
Page 35
Troon Prive
Page 36
Symmetry Cup
Page 37
Bradshaw Cup
Page 38
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MEMBERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
HOMESTEAD MEMBERSHIP
THE HOMESTEAD MEMBERSHIP AT TALKING ROCK REPRESENTS THE PEAK OF SERVICES, PRIV- ILEGES, AND ACCESS WITHIN THE CLUB. MEMBERS AT THIS LEVEL ENJOY UNLIMITED ACCESS TO ALL GOLF, DINING, FITNESS, AND SOCIAL FACILITIES OF TALKING ROCK CLUB. MEMBERSHIP INITIATION FEE • $140,000 PROPERTY OWNER (REFUNDABLE) • $70,000 PROPERTY OWNER (NON-REFUNDABLE) • $150,000 NON-PROPERTY OWNER (NON-REFUNDABLE & RECALLABLE) • MONTHLY DUES - $880
PRIVILEGES
• UNLIMITED GOLF - GREEN FEES INCLUDED • UNLIMITED USE OF PRACTICE FACILITY • STARTING TIMES AVAILABLE TEN (10) DAYS IN ADVANCE • CAN USE A PRIVATELY OWNED GOLF CART ON COURSE (TRAIL FEE APPLIES • PREFERRED STATUS FOR ALL CLUB GOLF EVENTS • ABILITY TO SPONSOR UNACCOMPANIED GUESTS & HOST OUTINGS
ARIZONAN MEMBERSHIP
THE ARIZONAN MEMBERSHIP OFFERS COMPLETE ACCESS TO ALL DINING, FITNESS, AND SOCIAL FACILITIES AS WELL AS LIMITED GOLF COURSE ACCESS. ARIZONAN MEMBERS ENJOY THE USE OF THE GOLF COURSE FACILITIES MONDAY – THURSDAY (EXCLUDING HOLIDAYS). PRIVILEGES • UNLIMITED GOLF MONDAY - THURSDAY - GREEN FEES INCLUDED • UNLIMITED USE OF PRACTICE FACILITY MONDAY – THURSDAY • STARTING TIMES AVAILABLE TEN (10) DAYS IN ADVANCE • CAN USE A PRIVATELY OWNED GOLF CART ON COURSE (TRAIL FEE APPLIES) • PREFERRED STATUS FOR ALL CLUB GOLF EVENTS SCHEDULED MONDAY - THURSDAY • ABILITY TO SPONSOR UNACCOMPANIED GUESTS MONDAY - THURSDAY
RANCH MEMBERSHIP
THE RANCH MEMBERSHIP OFFERS A PLEASURABLE SOCIAL AND DINING EXPERIENCE FOR MEM- BERS OF TALKING ROCK CLUB. RANCH MEMBERS ENJOYYEAR-ROUND UNLIMITED ACCESS TO ALL DINING, FITNESS, AND SOCIAL FACILITIES OF THE CLUB, AS WELL AS LIMITED GOLF COURSE ACCESS. PRIVILEGES • FULL, UNLIMITED ACCESS TO ALL DINING, FITNESS, AND SOCIAL FACILITIES OF THE CLUB • PLAY UP TO (6) ROUNDS OF GOLF PER YEAR (UP TO SIX (6) FOURSOMES) - GREEN FEES NOT INCLUDED • ENJOY GOLF PRACTICE FACILITIES WHEN YOU PLAYYOUR SCHEDULED ROUND OF GOLF • GOLF STARTING TIMES CAN BE MADE UP TO TWO (2) DAYS IN ADVANCE
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GOLF EVENTS AT GLANCE
January 13
The Warrior
10:00 AM Shotgun
February 14 February 28
Jack and Jill The Quaich
10:00 AM Shotgun 10:00 AM Shotgun
March 17 March 26
St. Patricks Day Event TRWGA Easter Bunny Hop
11:00 AM Shotgun 2:00 PM Shotgun
April 9 April 15-18 April 22-24 April 26 April 27-28 May 1 May 2 May 17-18 May 27 May 29-31 June 7-8 June 14 June 20 June 23 June 24-25
Bradshaw Cup at TR Fairway Aerification Greens Aerification
9:30 AM Shotgun
TRWGA Opening Luncheon Game Improvement Weekend
Mens Opening Day Women’s Opening Day Couples Championship Memorial Day Event Symmetry Cup
9:00 AM Shotgun 9:00 AM Shotgun TT D1 / SG D2 8:30 AM Shotgun Tee Times
The Outlaw Member/Member Summer Match Play Championship Ladies Interclub @ TR Couple Twilight Greens Aerification
TT D1 / SG D2
8:30 AM Shotgun 3:30 PM Shotgun
July 4
Flag Event
Tee Times
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GOLF EVENTS AT GLANCE
July 16 July 21 July 24-26
TRWGA Diamond and Divas Couple Twilight Big Talk- Men’s Premier M/G
2:00 PM 3:30 PM Shotgun
August 2 August 10 August 15-17 August 18 August 19-21
TRWGA Clinick Silent Moon Putting Party Spirt Cup- Women’s Premier M/G Couples Twilight Greens Aerification
3:00 PM 4:00 PM
3:30 PM Shotgun
September 2 September 8 September 9 September 12 September 20-22 Septermber 28
Labor Day Event Glow Golf Event Staff Member Putting Event NAWGA Club Championship The Dusty Boot Cactus Bloom The Rock TRWGA Closing Luncheon TRWGA Orange & Black
8:30 AM Shotgun 7:30 PM Shotgun 2:00 PM Shotgun 9:00 AM Shotgun Tee Times 9:00 AM Shotgun
October 2-4 OCtober 10-17
Tee Times Tee Times
October 25 Ocotber 31
2:00 PM Shotgun
November 2 November 4-6 November 9 November 12-14
Battle of the Rock Fairway Aerification Veteran’s Day Event Fairway Aerification
11:00 AM Shotgun
Tee Times
December 12
Champagne Shopping
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EVENT SIGN-UP:
We continue to use ForeTees for all our tournament signups. All tour- nament and weekly event entries must done online in ForeTees or by contacting the Pro Shop
TALKING ROCK GOLF EVENT DESCRIPTIONS
JANUARY 12
THE WARRIOR
Entry: Format: F&B: Time: Eligibility:
$55 Homestead / $70 Arizonan Two person BB; Men’s & Ladies division; 18 hole Par 3 Luncheon following play 10:00 am shotgun All Homestead and Arizonan
FEBRUARY 14
JACK AND JILL
Entry: Format: Time: Sign up: Eligibility:
$60 Homestead / $80 Arizonan Two net BB of the Foursome 10:00 AM shotgun Foursome consisting of 2 ladies and 2 men All Homestead and Arizonan
FEBRUARY 28
THE QUAICH / RANGERS VS. CELTICS
Entry: Format: Time: F&B: Eligibility:
$70 Homestead / $85 Arizonan 9 holes singles and 9 holes foursomes match play 10:00 AM shotgun Breakfast before shotgun and Scottish Luncheon following All Homestead and Arizonan
MARCH 17
ST. PATRICKS DAY
Entry: Format: Time: F&B: Eligibility:
$60 Homestead / $80 Arizonan Four Player Scramble 11:00 AM Shotgun Dinner following play All Homestead and Arizonan. Members and Guest may play but not in the competition.
MARCH 26
TRWGA EASTER BUNNY HOP
Entry: Time: Eligibility:
$15 2:00 PM Shotgun Must be a member of TRWGA
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TALKING ROCK GOLF EVENT DESCRIPTIONS
APRIL 9
MENS BRADSHAW CUP
Entry: Time: Eligibility:
$45 TR Members / $70 Guest 9:30 am shotgun See Bradshaw Cup qualification
APRIL 15-18
FAIRWAY AERIFCATION
When:
F9 Fairways 15 & 16 B9 Fairways 17 & 18
APRIL 22-24
GREENS AERIFICATION
When:
F9 and B9 Greens Aerification
APRIL 22-23
GAME IMPROVEMENT WEEKEND
Cost: Time: Eligibility:
$75 per day. *Open to Men & Woment 10:00 AM-2:00 PM All Homestead, Arizonan, and Ranch
APRIL 26
TRWGA OPENING LUNCHEON
Time: Eligibility:
11:00 AM Must be a member or TRWGA
MAY 1
MEN’S OPENING DAY
Entry: Format: F&B: Eligibility:
$20 cash game / $10 optional skins game ABCD or Individual game (alternates each week)
Optional lunch following play All Homestead and Arizonan
MAY 2
LADIES OPENING DAY
Entry: Format: Eligibility
$9 billed to account Format changes week to week Must be a member of TRWGA
:
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TALKING ROCK GOLF EVENT DESCRIPTIONS
MA7 17-18
COUPLES CHAMPIONSHIP
Entry: Format:
$140 per couple Holes 1-9 combined scores ( gross & net) Holes 10-18 better ball (gross& net) Day 1 tee times / Day 2 shotgun All Homestead & Arizonan
Time: Eligibility:
MAY 27
MEMORIAL DAY SCRAMBLE
Entry: Format: Time: F&B: Eligibility:
$30 Homestead / $50 Arizonan 2 person scramble 8:30 am shotgun No organized food All Homestead and Arizonan. Ranch and Guest may play but not in the competition
MAY 29-31
THE SYMMETRY CUP AT TALKING ROCK
Format: Time: Entry: Eligibility:
Talking Rock vs. Pine Canyon Tee Times TBD All Homestead
JUNE 7-8
THE OUTLAW (MEN’S & LADIES MEMBER-MEMBER)
Entry Format: Time: F&B: Eligibility:
$100 Homestead / $120 Arizonan Rounds one & two better ball of partners Round One tee times / Round two shotgun
Luncheon following round two All Homestead and Arizonan
JUNE 14
MATCH PLAY CHAMPIONSHIP (MEN & WOMEN)
Entry: Format: F&B: Eligibility:
$35 Homestead / $45 Arizonan Individual Match Play flighted. This is a summer long event No organzied F&B All Homestead and Arizonan
JUNE 20
LADIES INTERCLUB AT TALKING ROCK
Time:
8:30 am Shotgun
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TALKING ROCK GOLF EVENT DESCRIPTIONS
JUNE 23
COUPLES TWILIGHT
Time: Entry: Format: F&B: Eligibility:
3:30 PM $50 Homestead / $70 Arizonan per couple Two person scramble Refreshments and Hors d’oeuvres All Homestead and Arizonan. Ranch and Guest may play but not in the competition
JUNE 24-25
GREENS AERIFICATION
When:
F9 & B9 greens aerification
JULY 4
FLAG TOURNAMENT
Entry: Time: Format:
$25 Homestead / $45 Arizonan Tee Times
Using your handicap, players will plant their flag in the ground at the spot where their ball came to rest after the last stroke. Par 72 plus your handicap No organized F&B All Homestead and Arizonan. Ranch and Guest may play but not in the competition
F&B: Eligibility:
JULY 16
TRWGA DIAMONDS & DIVA
Entry: Time: Eligibility:
$30 2:00 PM Shotgun Must be a member of TRWGA
JULY 21
COUPLES TWILIGHT
Time: Entry: Format: F&B: Eligibility:
3:30 PM $50 Homestead / $70 Arizonan per couple Two person scramble Refreshments and Hors d’oeuvres All Homestead and Arizonan. Ranch and Guest may play but not in the competition
JULY 24-27
THE BIG TALK
One of Arizona’s premier Men’s Member-Guest! Details will be in mailed invitations. All Homestead
Eligibility:
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TALKING ROCK GOLF EVENT DESCRIPTIONS
AUGUST 2
TRWGA CLINIC
Time: Cost:
3:00 PM $25
AUGUST 10
SILENT MOON PUTTING PARTY
Eligibility:
All Homestead, Arizonan, and Ranch
AUGUST 15-17
SPIRIT CUP
One of Arizona’s premier Ladies Member-Guest! Details will be in mailed in invitations.
AUGUST 18
COUPLES TWILIGHT
Time: Entry: Format: F&B: Eligibility:
3:30 PM $50 Homestead / $70 Arizonan per couple Two person scramble Refreshments and Hors d’oeuvres All Homestead and Arizonan. Ranch and Guest may play but not in the competition
AUGUST 19-21
GREENS AERIFICATION
F9 & B9 greens aerification
SEPTEMBER 2
LABOR DAY SCRAMBLE
Entry: Format: Time: F&B: Eligiblity:
$30 Homestead / $50 Arizonan 4-person scramble 8:30 am shotgun No organized food All Homestead and Arizonan. Ranch and Guest may play but not in the competition
SEPTEMBER 8
GLOW GOLF EVENT
Time: Entry: Format: F&B: Eligibility:
7:30 PM Shotgun $50 Homestead / $70 Arizonan per couple Two-person Scramble Refreshments and Hors d’oeuvres *prior to golf All Homestead and Arizonan
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TALKING ROCK GOLF EVENT DESCRIPTIONS
SEPTEMBER 9
STAFF MEMBER PUTTING EVENT AT SILENT MOON PARK
Time: Entry: Format: F&B: Eligibility:
3:00 PM TBD Teams consists of Staff and Members TBD All Homestead, Ranch, and Arizonan
SEPTEMBER 12
NAWGA TEAM PLAY AT TALKING ROCK
Eligibility:
9:00 AM Shotgun
SEPTEMBER 20-22
CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP
Entry: Time: Format: F&B: Eligibility:
$80 Homestead Tee Times 54 holes (Men) and 36 holes(ladies) of individual stroke play Dinner for all participants after R2 All primary Homestead members. Vertical members are not eligible to participate
SEPTEMBER 28
THE DUSTY BOOT - MEN’S ONE DAY GUEST DAY
Entry:
$200 Homestead (includes guest fee, breakfast, lunch, gift, and awards) 9:30 AM Shotgun 18 holes of better ball. Team comprised of one member and one guest. No member/member teams. Breakfast and Lunch All Homestead
time: Format:
F&B: Eligibility:
OCOTOBER 2-4
THE CACTUS BLOOM (LADIES RYDER CUP)
Entry: Format: F&B:
$70 Homestead / $90 Arizonan 36-Hole match play competition Thursday night pairings party and Saturday lunch
OCTOBER 17-20
THE ROCK (MEN’S RYDER CUP)
Entry: Time: Format: F&B:
$75 Homestead / $95 Arizonan Tee times 54-Hole match play competition Thursday night dinner
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TALKING ROCK GOLF EVENT DESCRIPTIONS
OCTOBER 31
TRWGA ORANGE & BLACK
Entry: Time: Eligibility:
$15 2:00 PM shotgun Must be a member of TRWGA
OCTOBER 25
TRWGA OPENING LUNCHEON
Time: Eligibility:
11:00 AM Must be a member of TRWGA
NOVEMBER 2
BATTLE OF THE ROCK
Men vs. Women! Proceeds go to the winners charity
NOVEMBER4-6
FAIRWAY AERIFICATION
Where:
F9 Fairways
NOVEMBER 12-14
FAIRWAY AERIFICATION
B9 Fairways
NOVEMBER 11
VETERAN’S DAY EVENT
Entry: Time: F&B:
Complimentary for all active duty or Veterans Tee Times Lunch hosted by Symmetry
DECEMBER 12
CHAMPAGNE SHOPPING
Where: Time:
Pro Shop 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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TOURNAMENT POLICIES
A. Eligibility: • Tournament eligibility requires a person to be a Homestead or Arizonan member or Spouse in good standing unless otherwise noted. • All Club sponsored tournaments are reserved for Talking Rock members (and their Guests if applicable). • Only Talking Rock members with PGA status may play in club events. No PGA guests are eligible to compete. USGA Handicap Eligibility • All competitors in a competition must have an active, verifiable World Handicap System index or will play as scratch.
B.
• A golf competition is any event where prizes of any type are to be awarded. • The Tournament Committee, together with the Handicap Committee, reserves the right to adjust handicaps any time before or during a competition to ensure fair competition. • Members are instructed to pass our requirements on to any guests they may invite to our competitions where guests are permitted. • Maximum handicaps for competition, unless otherwise noted are: Men – 54; Ladies – 54. • Cut-off dates for handicaps will be 48 hours prior to club events unless otherwise stated. • See Handicap Committee page (in booklet). C. Scores for the following tournaments will be posted as a “C” Competition Score. • Talking Rock Club Championships-Stroke Play, The Outlaw, Spirit Cup, and The Big Talk. D. Rules of Play • Pace of Play – Unreasonable Delay; Prompt Pace of Play: Rule 5.6 in the Rules of Golf shall be enforced. • Unless otherwise noted, all events will be played from the following tees: Men: Preferred (Yellow) Tees. Ladies: Spirit (Blue) Tees. • Local Rules and Conditions of play will be in effect (also in this booklet). • Measuring Device – A device measuring distance only (not factoring elevation) shall be permitted. E. Tournament Entries • Sign up for events by contacting the Golf Shop or by using ForeTees. Deadline for entries will be posted in ForeTees. F. Tournament Cancellation Policy • If notified less than 24 hours prior to event: entrant will be billed ½ entry fee. • If no notification is given, entrants will be billed the entire entry fee.
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POSTING SCORES/HANDICAPPING
Our goal is to make this a fun year by ensuring accurate handicaps for all golfers at Talking Rock. In order to have an accurate handicap that truly represents your Level of ability, scores from all acceptable golf rounds and tournament rounds should be posted. To help ensure an accurate handicap: • Post all scores on the same day that you play as the World Handicap System updates handicaps daily. • The maximum score allowed for posting purposes is Net Double Bogey. This is equivalent to 2 strokes over par plus any strokes you would receive on a hole based on our handicap. • If you are a 10 handicap you get a stroke on the 10 most difficult rated holes. • If you are unsure of your maximum allowable score per hole, please contact the Golf Shop we will be happy to assist you. • If the score does not get posted within a week’s time of the notifica- tion, the golf shop will post a score of par. • Rule 2.1 states that solo rounds (played by yourself) are not post-able rounds so there is no need to post those. • The Golf Shop will post all tournament scores as well as Men’s and Ladies’ Day. If you have any questions or comments, you can reach the committee at trrhcap@gmail.com. Handicap Committee Members : Heather Van Name-Chairperson, Joe Cogar, Jeff Morse, Randy Joly, Mary Jo McMil- lan, and Shawn Scott.
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TALKING ROCK WOMEN’S GOLF ASSOCIATION TRWGA ELECTED OFFICERS
President: Betsy Bourne Vice President: Alice Pon Treasurer: Laura Schaefer Secretary: Dionthe Cusimano 18-Hole Tournament Chair: Laurie Hubbard 9-Hole Tournament Chair: Lisa Hess APPOINTED POSITIONS AWGA and NAWGA Rep: Carol Thuerbach Team Captain: Martha Belinke
Interclub Rep: Lisa Davis Ringers: Yvonne Walker
TRWGA is available to Homestead and Arizonan Members.
• Ladies play day is on Thursdays. Time varies during the year (8:00 Shotgun during summer months). The specific times will be provided and posted. • Both prize and casual games are available. • Please sign up online on ForeTees or call the golf shop.
Other playing opportunities for ladies in season include: • 9 & Wine on Tuesday afternoons at 1:30 pm (call the shop to sign-up or signup on ForeTees by noon at the latest), and Diamonds and Divas (see schedule)
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TRWGA 18-HOLE PLAY OPPORTUNITIES 18-HOLE TOURNAMENT CHAIR – LAURIE HUBBARD
Thursday Ladies Day Play - Homestead and Arizonan Members
18 Hole Prize Game: Entry fee weekly, charged to Talking Rock (TR) member accounts. Participants are required to have a handicap. Prizes are awarded in pro shop credit. Different games are offered each week and lowest gross and net winners are awarded in most games. Closest to the pin on par 3 holes (KP’s) are awarded to those who reach the green on first shot, are closest to the pin and are eligible according to the assigned handicap for each par 3. Games are determined in advance by 18 Hole Tournament Chair and golf staff and are organized the morning of play by the golf staff. The format may consist of individual or team competition. Scores are posted on GHIN by the golf staff. Starting times vary by month. Participants stay after play and socialize in Morgan’s. The games and format are announced in the monthly News Blast sent via email at the beginning of each month. Participants sign up a week in advance of Thursday play and are asked to cancel, if necessary, no later than 3:00 pm Wednesday, the day before play. Formats vary by week and month. Some formats include but are not limited to: • ABCD – Golf staff assembles foursomes with A player having the lowest handicap and D player having the highest; team play utilizing 2 net better balls of the foursome. • Foursome - Pick your own foursome; sign up together in advance, but play is individual. • Foursome – Golf staff picks foursome on the day of play; play is individual. • Two Person Partners – Sign up together in advance and play together as a team. Casual Game: Each week a participant has the option to play with the group, but in a ‘Casual Game’. This may consist of 18 or 9 holes, with no entry fee and no prizes awarded. Depending on format, they may sign up as a single or group. Women’s Tournaments: Offered by Talking Rock in Conjuction with TRWGA There are numerous women’s tournaments throughout the season from May through October.
• Member – Member • Ladies Match Play
• Spirit Cup – Member/Guest • Ladies Club Championship • Cactus Bloom – Ladies Ryder Cup team format
These tournaments provide an opportunity for women with current GHIN handicaps to enjoy fun competition. Events are flighted and there are both gross and net prizes when feasible. These events are a great way to meet and play with other women golfers of similar skill levels.
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TRWGA 9-HOLE PLAY OPPORTUNITIES 9-HOLE TOURNAMENT CHAIR – LISA HESS
TRWGA 9-Hole Events: Homestead and Arizonan members.
• Easter Bunny Hop • Summer Diamond & Divas • Orange & Black Halloween Event
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TALKING ROCK MEN’S GOLF OPPORTUNITIES
Weekly games and activities are open to all Homestead and Arizonan members: Please sign-up no later than 4:00pm the day prior to the scheduled event. You can sign up in the golf shop or in ForeTees. Men’s Day Wednesday is our official Men’s Day. Please help us to make Men’s Day special. We invite all men to support us on this day. Our goal is to make this one of the highlights of your week. • Starting times vary during the year (9:00 shotgun start during summer months). • $20 cash buy in with an optional $10 gross and net skin game. • $5 per player out of the $20 entry will be put in a CTP pot. • Optional lunch each week in season. • The format will vary from week to week and vary from team and individual competitions. • Prizes will be paid in cash. Studs & Suds: Thursday afternoon is our fun social event for Men. This is a non-competitive event with no entry fee. The losing team buys the winning team a beer after the round. All players gather after the round for comradery and drinks. • 1:15 Shotgun start • 9 hole Step-Aside Scramble • Sign-up in ForeTees or by calling the pro shop
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INSTRUCTION PROGRAMS
The Talking Rock Golf Staff is excited about our instruction programs. We are proud to be able to share many years of instruction experience with our great membership!
Private Adult Instruction: $65 – 30-minute lesson by appointment. Private Junior Instruction: $50 – ½ hour lesson by appointment. JUNIOR GOLF PROGRAM Our goal is to provide junior golf opportunities throughout the season. In 2024 there will be 2 separate 2 two-day clinics! Ages: 6+ Junior Golf “2 DAY” Clinics Fee: $30 per day The beginning level student will learn the fundamentals of the game. Groups will be divided by age within the class. The class will meet for 2 hours on two consecutive days to work on full swing fundamentals, putting, chipping, rules & etiquette.
Clinic 1 | June 12 & 13 | 9am – 11am each day Clinic 2 | July 2 & 3 | 9am – 11am each day
*Clinics will be limited to the first ten sign-ups.
GAME IMPROVEMENT WEEKEND Men, Women and Couples. Players of all ability levels are invited. APRIL 27 & 28 | 10 AM - 2PM EACH DAY (JOIN US FOR ONE OR BOTH DAYS) Fee: $65 Per Day Day 1: Short Game Focus - Putting, Bunkers, Chipping, and Pitching Day 2: Full Swing Focus - Swing Basics, Fairway Bunkers, Speciaility Shots TRWGA LADIES INSTRUCTION & SOCIAL HOUR AUGUST 2nd | 4 PM - 5PM | WINE & SNACKS FOLLOWING Fee: $25 per person Please join us for a fun afternoon of golf instruction and camaraderie! Whether you are a beginning player or a veteran, you do not want to miss this opportunity!
BUILD YOUR OWN PERSONALIZED CLINIC AVAILABLE FOR ADULTS AND JUNIORS | RATE: $40 STUDENT/HOUR
This is a great opportunity for those that would like to get together with family members or friends for per- sonalized golf instruction. The minimum clinic size is 3 students. The flexibility to select the time, frequency and instructor will create a comfortable learning environment!
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INSTRUCTION PROGRAMS
OPERATION 36 GOLF ACADEMY
TR is proud to provide one of the most popular instructional programs in the world of golf
It teaches players to work on their game from the green backward. The players first goal is to shoot 36 from 25 yards from the green for 9-holes. After doing this, the player will “grad- uate” to longer distances until they eventually play from their usual tee box. This program emphasizes “Playing” the game of golf. Details for the instructional program are on the following pages.
Golf Professional Instructors: Shawn Scott, PGA & Chris Gregory
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TRGC LOCAL GOLF RULES
Play is governed by the Rules of Golf provided by the USGA and R&A, and where ap- plicable, by the following Local Rules and Conditions. 1. Ground Under Repair – a) ground under repair includes areas defined by white lines (except dropping zones); b) French drains; c) Relief is for the lie of the ball or area intended for swing only for the following (through the green only): (i) Sod seams-all seams within the sodded area are considered the same seam; (ii) Newly trenched areas.
a. The area containing scars from the drainage on the left of #6 fairway shall be played as it lies unless otherwise marked.
Rule 16: Abnormal Course Conditions . Free Relief. Pick a Reference Point at the nearest point of complete relief in the General Area, no nearer the hole. Establish your Relief Area by measuring with your longest club (except putter). Drop from knee high within this area. Prepared Rock - Areas of rock closely arranged for a functional purpose (e.g., drain- age or erosion control) are obstructions and considered abnormal course condi- tions. Adjacent Obstructions - Obstructions adjacent to another obstruction are part of that same obstruction. Ex. Rocks around cart paths. 2. Embedded Ball, Burrowing Animal Holes, Immovable Obstructions. Rule 16: Ab- normal Course Conditions. Free Relief. Pick a Reference Point at the nearest point of complete relief in the General Area. Establish your Relief Area by measuring with your longest club (except putter).Drop from knee high within this area. a. Includes internal barbed wire fences. b. Immovable Obstructions Close to the Putting Green (example: Sprinkler Heads) A player may take free relief from an immovable obstruction if the ob- struction is on or within two club-lengths of the putting green and when the ball lies within two club-lengths of the immovable obstruction if it is on your intend- ed line of play. How to proceed – The ball must be lifted and dropped within the Relief Area established by a Reference Point which is the nearest point of relief no nearer the hole. The Relief Area must be in the General Area.
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TRGC LOCAL GOLF RULES
Penalty Areas - Defined as either Red or Yellow. This affects the relief options. Rule: 17 • Player may play the ball as it lies without penalty. Player may ground the club and make practice swings. • Player may take relief in the General Area for 1 Penalty Stroke by selecting a Reference Point and dropping a ball in the established Relief Area.
o Yellow or Red – Back on the Line Relief. o Yellow or Red - Stroke and Distance Relief.
o Red only – Lateral Relief: Reference Point is where ball last crossed the edge of the penalty area. Relief Area is measured with two club lengths.
Out of Bounds – Marked by White Stakes. Penalty is Stroke and Distance. Rule:18
Distance Measuring Devices – The use of distance only measuring devices will be allowed. Devices that measure other conditions that might affect play (e.g. gradi- ent, wind speed, temperature, etc.), are not allowed. Rule 4.3 Loose Impediments. Without penalty, a player may remove a loose impediment anywhere on or off the course. If the ball moves, it must be replaced with a 1 Stroke Penalty. Rule 15.1 Playoff Procedure – Unless the Committee has posted a playoff procedure, the USGA recommendation for breaking ties, will be used. Compare back 9 total, last 6 hole total, last 3 hole total and finally the 18th hole backward.
Unless otherwise provided, penalty for breach of a localrule is:Stroke Play-Two Strokes, Match Play- Loss of hole
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MOST COMMON GOLF RULES ENCOUNTERERD
Unplayable Lie in a Bunker •A player has FOUR options when taking an unplayable lie in a bunker
1. One stroke penalty – Re hit from the original spot where the previous shot was taken 2.One stroke penalty – Player may drop back in line with the pin but must drop in the bunker. 3.One stroke penalty – Player may drop two club lengths in any direction no nearer the hole. 4. Two stroke penalty – Player may drop back in line with the pin outside the bunker. Man Made Object/Immovable Obstructions Relief • A player may take free relief from “man made” objects or immovable obstructions. • These include sprinkler heads, drains, cart paths bridges etc... • When taking relief: 1. Determine your nearest point of relief. 2.Drop within ONE club length of the established nearest point of relief no nearer the hole. 3.If the ball rolls outside the one club length or nearer the hole you must drop again.
Penalty Area Marked Red • A player has FOUR options when their ball ends up in a lateral hazard:
1. May hit from the hazard and may ground your club with no penalty. 2.Drop TWO club lengths no nearer the hole where the ball last crossed the hazard line. 3. Drop as far back as they would like no nearer the hole but must keep in line with the pin from where the ball crossed the hazard. 4.Re hit from the original spot where the previous shot was taken.
Penalty area Marked Yellow • A player has FOUR options when their ball ends up in a lateral hazard:
1. May hit from the hazard and may ground your club with no penalty. 2.Drop as far back as they would like no nearer the hole but must keep in line with the pin from where the ball crossed the hazard. 3.Re hit from the original spot where the previous shot was taken. 4.Utilize a designated ball drop area. Embedded Ball Rule • A player is entitled to free relief when a ball is embedded or comes to rest in a hole made by a burrowing animal. • Embedded ball relief except in a bunker: 1. One club length no nearer the hole from the point directly behind where the ball was em- bedded 2.May clean the ball
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GOLF COURSE & PRACITICE FACILITY DRESS CODE
As the membership continues to grow we continue to see many new faces, we want to make sure everyone is aware of and adheres to the dress code while using all golf facilities.
MEN’S GOLF DRESS CODE PROPER GOLF ATTIRE
Required for Men: • Shirts with collars and sleeves • Slacks or Bermuda shorts of no more than two inches above the knee are considered appropriate attire. Not Permissible for Men: • Shirts without collars, tee shirts, tank tops or workout shirts. • Blue jeans, work jeans, sweat pants or warm-up suits. • Swimwear or short shorts. • Tennis outfits or other athletic shorts made for other sports are not permitted.
WOMEN’S DRESS CODE PROPER GOLF ATTIRE
Required for Women: • Tops or blouses intended for golf. A sleeveless top must have a collar. A blouse without a collar must have sleeves. • Slacks, dresses, skirts, skorts and shorts intended for golf are considered appropriate attire. Skirts, skorts and shorts must have at least a 17-inch out seam or not be shorter than 4 inches above the knee. Not Permissible for Women: • Halter-tops, tee shirts, and tank tops. • Blue jeans, sweat apants, or warm up suits. • Swimwear or shor shorts • Tennis skirts and outfits, and athletic shorts made for other sports are not acceptable. Shoes: Appropriate golf shoes are required for all golfers. Golf shoes with soft spikes or treads are acceptable. Tennis shoes and other soft soled shoes are allowable. No metal spikes or ag- gressive treads intended for other sports are permitted.
The above Dress Code applies to the Golf Course and all practice facilities. Thank you in advance for adhering to these guidelines. If you have any questions, please contact the golf staff.
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PACE OF PLAY
Please keep up with the group in front of you. We expect groups of four to play in no more than 4 hours when teeing off in a prime time (first tee time until 2:00 pm). If you would like to play more casually and at a slower pace, please play after 2:00 pm and let faster groups play through. Pace of Play: •All groups are required to play 18 holes in no more than four (4) hours. •The golf professional staff will be present on the golf course to ensure all groups are in position. •If the tee sheet allows, slower groups should allow those playing faster to play through. If every tee time is filled slower groups are not required to let faster groups play through as long as they are on a Four (4) Hours or less pace. • Out of Position – A group is considered out of position by how much time it is taking them to play a number of holes or if they have an open hole in front of them and a group waiting behind them.
Play Ready Golf to avoid being relocated. Below are some helpful tips: Play from a tee box yardage that suits you and your guest(s) playing ability.
When walking: All players in the group should walk to their balls separately and choose their club and go through their pre-shot routine while the player farthest from the hole is hitting so that you are ready to hit when it is your turn. When driving a cart: Drive out to the player in the cart’s ball who is furthest away, let them choose a club and then drive to the closer ball and go through your routine while the farther away players are hitting so you are ready to hit when it’s your turn. Please do not “caravan” from ball to ball. When on the tee: Figure out “money games” on the range not the first tee. If the player who has the honor is not ready to hit another player should tee off. Please keep conversations on the tee to a minimum. When looking for a ball: USGA Rules of Golf search limit is 3 minutes. One person help look while the other two hit their shots. Once they have hit their shots and arrive to help look the third person should hit their shot to ensure that all players have already once the ball is found.
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PACE OF PLAY
When on the green: • Read and line up the putt while the other players are hitting. • Continuous putt if you are not disturbing another player’s line
espe-
cially if it is a tap in. • When the hole is complete: • Write all scores down on the next tee. • Do not “linger” by the green delaying the group behind you from hitting their approach. When the hole is complete: • Write all scores on the next tee. • Do not linger by the green delating the group behind you from hitting their approach
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NON GOLFER ACCESS TO AND THROUGH GOLF COURSE
As the membership continues to grow and more homes are being built, we are seeing more non-golf traffic on the golf course. We understand that it is convenient to use the cart path to walk or drive your cart to the clubhouse. Many residents also enjoy utilizing the golf course for exercise, sightseeing, watching the sunset or passing through to the clubhouse. There are restrictions on this access that all residents must abide by.
Please adhere to the following guidelines as to when and where the course is accessible to non-golf traffic:
1. Residents may walk on back 9 cart paths only in the mornings but must be off the golf course ar- eas by 8:30 throughout the year. Only the back 9 will be used for walking (Holes 10-18). Pets must be always on leash and remain on cart path. All walkers must remain on the path at all times. Access points will be marked by signs. 2. Members and guests may not walk on any golf cart path during golf hours of the club, this includes walking to the clubhouse area except as outlined here. The only walking access would be through Phase 5/6 connection for residents (Hole #9) of the cottage phases only. All other phases should arrive at the clubhouse via the streets by walking, cart access or vehicle access only. There is one walking trail from Silent moon park that allows residents to walk to and from the clubhouse. This is the only walking access point for non-cottage owners. Other allowable trails navigate around Talking Rock Ranch Road and the driving range and bring members to the club via trails. 3. Traveling to and from the clubhouse during golf hours. Members traveling to the clubhouse may use the Hole #9 cart path only by navigating only with a golf cart. Once the road connection from Cooper Hawk Ridge extends through to Talking Rock Ranch Road this access point will be eliminated for all non-golf traffic. There is an additional connection point through phase 5 down the cart path on hole #9 as an additional access and exit point. No walking or non-golf compliant carts are allowed on hole #9 or any other cart path during golf hours. Only those with golf cart trail fees are allowed on these path connections on hole #9. All non-trail fee carts are remanded to the streets for access to and from the club areas. Parking will be allowed near the Corral bar or in parking lot areas for golf cart access to the club. Parking must be in designated areas only.
4. Golfers always have the right of way in all areas of the course. Please observe proper golf etiquette (see below).
Proper etiquette when you encounter golfers while on the course: • Do not walk or drive toward golfers when they are hitting or preparing to hit a shot. Stay out of range (300+ yards) and stop movement until they finish. • A good rule of thumb is to move (by cart or walking) when their cart is moving. • If they wave you through, please proceed with caution. Penalties for not conforming to cart path access procedures (2024) 1. First offense will be a warning with the member(s) receiving a copy of the rules of the areas. 2. Second offense will be suspension from all access to the area in accordance to violation for the rest of the year 3. Third offense will be suspension from all club amenities for one month.
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FEE SCHEDULE
GOLF CART RENTAL
• 18 Holes: $30 (inc. tax) • 9 Holes: $15 (inc. tax)
PRIVATE CART TRAIL FEE • $1850
SECOND CART TRAIL FEE • $925
TRAIL FEE – WITHOUT OWNING A PRIVATE CART • $2250 and includes bag storage. There is a maximum of 10 in this category due to the size of our club cart fleet. This is a first come first serve basis. *MEMBERS PAYING THE TRAIL FEE WILL NOT BE BILLED WHEN RIDING IN ANY PRIVATELY-OWNED CART. IF RIDING IN A CLUB OWNED FLEET CART, ½ CART FEE WILL APPLY.
PHAT SCOOTERS • 18 Holes: $30 • 9 Holes: $15
RANCH MEMBER GREENS FEE • $150
• Ranch Twilight (After 3pm) Greens Fee: $75
GUEST RATES
• Accompanied Guest of a Golf Member: $175 • Golf Member Family Rate (non-vertical): $90
• Unaccompanied Guest (at discretion of the Golf Staff): $275 • Private Club Reciprocal (at discretion of the Golf Staff): $275
TROON PRIVE’ RECIPROCAL (ALL TROON GUEST FEES ARE INCLUSIVE OF CART RENTAL AND TAX)
• $55 Off-Season (Oct. – Apr.) • $80 In-Season (May - Sept.) • $175 Troon Prive’ Guest
MEMBER BAG STORAGE • $250 Annually
• Annual Locker Rental and Shoe Service $250 • Annual ½ Locker Rental and Shoe Service $200 Yearly
SOFT SPIKE CHANGE AND SHOE CLEANING FOR THOSE WITHOUT LOCKER RENTAL • $15 per pair
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FEE SCHEDULE
CLUB RENTAL
•$50 per Round
USGA HANDICAP •$55 Annually
PRIVATE CART DETAILING - AVAILABLE FROM OUTSIDE STAFF (APPOINTMENT ONLY) •$20
PRIVATE GOLF LESSONS
•30 Minute Lesson - $65 •Junior 30 Minute Lesson (12 and under) - $45
PRIVATE CART SPECIFICATIONS •Manufacturer: Club Car Presidential Precedent, Onward or Tempo •Color: Body – Beige; Canopy – Tan
PRIVATE CART SERVICE OPTIONS •Kobie at Intermountain Club Car – 928-224-2323 (private cart service and New Club Car sales)
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TEE TIME BOOKING PARAMETERS
A Member will be able to book one tee time on any day.
Online tee times will continue to be available for booking ten days in advance beginning at 6:00 am for Homestead members.
If a time is booked by less than 4 players, the slots will be open for someone to join them. TBD’s cannot be used to fill a foursome.
The Back Nine will be closed for play until 1 ½ hours after the first tee time of the day.
As the club continues to grow, prime time starting times are in high demand. Our pa- rameters are in effort to maximize the number of players on our tee and to give every- one a fair and equal chance to reserve the tee time of their choice.
EVENING PLAY ON THE COURSE
The golf course is available for play by golf members only. Many players enjoy playing in the evening hours. We ask that you inform the golf staff if you are going to play so we know who is using the course and to inform you of any events or maintenance programs. Please inform the golf staff by phone, email, online tee sheet, or checking in inside the Golf Shop. Tee time reservations are required for play. No golf access is allowed without proper notification of golf staff members.
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PRO SHOP PRICING AND CREDIT BOOK
MEMBER PRICING:
The member discount is 20% off the retail price. Items have a retail and a member price on them going forward. If there is not a member price listed, it will be 20% off the retail price. We will discount clubs in accordance with manufacturers pricing policies. We can usually meet or beat golf warehouse and online retailer prices.
HARD GOODS
Please give us the opportunity to give you the best price!
All Pro Shop Credit won in TR golf events may only be spent in the Golf Shop. Pro Shop Credit will expire at the end of the calendar year.
PRO SHOP CREDIT:
Please remember that we can special order many items for you. If you would like an item that we do not carry, please let us know and we will do our best to get it for you. Member price plus shipping cost applies.
SPECIAL ORDERS:
As a service to members, who are not able to visit Talking Rock frequently, we can order and ship items to you. Some of the most popular brands are Oakley and Maui Jim sunglasses, Ecco shoes, Titleist golf balls, Ping clubs and Sun Mountain golf bags. Please visit our website for more options.
DROP SHIPPING:
We will host individual vendor demo days throughout the Spring. Ping, Callaway, Titleist, TaylorMade and True Spec Golf are among the vendors. We will advertise dates when solidified.
FITTING DAYS:
Thank you for suppoting our Pro Shop retail program. Our goal is to provide quality merchandise at a fair price!
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THE TALKING ROCK “HOLE IN ONE CLUB”
Talking Rock Golf Club men and women Golf Members are eligible to participate in the HIO Club program.
• You may register for the “Hole-in-One Club” by notifying the Golf Shop. • Once you have registered for the Club, you will remain a member unless you notify the Golf Staff and request to be removed. If you already are a member, there is no need to sign-up again. • The initial fee is $8 when you signup (those of you in the current HIO Club will be carried over and will not pay this initial fee). Everyone in the HIO Club will be billed $8 each time another member of the HIO Club makes a Hole-in-One. • When a Hole-in-One is made, it will be celebrated by listing the players name on a chalk board located in Morgan’s Bar. • All Hole-in-One Club members will receive a free drink in the bar. We will keep track of redeemed drinks with punch cards that HIO Club members will receive and present to the bartender. HIO participants can redeem their free drink at any time and aren’t required to be present when HIO is made.
Each time a member of the Club scores an ace (must be witnessed and player must play at least 9 holes) the following will happen:
• All HIO Club members will be billed $8. • Half of the pool created will be used to provide all HIO Club members a drink of their choice. Simply get your card punched when you see the HIO posted on the chalk board in Morgan’s. • The other half of the pool will be paid to the player in CASH! • The member will have the option of ordering a personal trophy through the Golf Shop.
If interested in joining the Hole-In-One Club, please contact the Golf Shop.
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TALKING ROCK AGRONOMY
Greens: G2 variety Bentgrass with Poa annua. Mowed daily in season at 1/10 of an inch height Tees: Ryegrass with Poa annua. Mowed 3x/week in season at 1/3 inch height. Fairways/Roughs: Ryegrass/Bluegrass with Poa annua. Mowed 3x/week in season at 1/2 inch height. Elevation: Clubhouse sits at 4,985 elevation. High spot on golf course is #5 tee at 5,056 feet, low spot is #12 green at 4,911 feet. Like the rest of Talking Rock, the land inspired the golf course design. Wind- ing through meadows, preserving majestic stands of trees, and complement- ing the contours of the terrain, the course offers a golfing experience that is spectacular by nature. Wide, generous landing areas, strategically placed bunkers and greens that are clearly visible from virtually every fairway shot define this course. Five sets of tees offer golfers of every skill level a chance to enjoy a relaxing, yet challenging game of golf. Talking Rock opened for play in September of 2002. It was designed by the late Jay Morrish (1936-2015). The golf course consists of 75 acres of turf. It is irrigated with 75% well water, 25% reclaimed water. It has 71 total bunkers equaling 4.6 acres of sand. The average green size is 7,000 square feet. Green speeds average 10 plus feet on a year round basis.
GOLF MAINTENANCE STAFF CONTACTS:
Golf Course Superintendent: John Noyes
jnoyes@talkingrockclub.com
Assistant Superintendent:
Nic Spina nspina@talkingrockclub.com
Equipment Manager:
Randy Kelley rkelley@talkingrockclub.com
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HOURS OF OPERATION
January 1 – February 28
10:20 am 9:30 am 8:30 am 7:20 am 8:20 am 9:30 am 10:20 am
9:00 am – 4:00pm 8:30 am – 5:00 pm 7:30 am – 5:00 pm 7:00 am – 5:00 pm 7:30 am – 5:00 pm 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
10:00 am – 4:00 pm 9:00 am – 5:00 pm 8:00 am – 5:30 pm 7:00 am – 6:00 pm 8:00 am – 5:00 pm 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
March 1 – March 31 April 1 – April 30
May 1 – September 30 October 1 – October 31
November 1 – November 30 December 1 – December 31
9:00 am – 4:00 pm 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Tuesday opening hours of operation to accommodate our Golf Course Maintenance program: • Golf Shop 9:00 am • Golf Course 11:00 am • Driving Range 10:00 am
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TROON PRIVE PROGRAM
One of the benefits of being a Homestead Member at Talking Rock is that you are eligible for the Troon Prive Reciprocal Program. This program allows you to play a round of golf at other participating Troon managed private clubs.
The usual rate to play another club is $80 in season and $55 out of season. Clubs will set their own rate for your guests if you have them.
Every participating club has its own parameters. Please visit troonprive.com to view participating clubs and their individual rules and parameters.
Directions for using the program:
• Click on Private Club Golf • Click on the state you are interested in • Scroll down until you find the club you are looking for • The page will tell you how far in advance you can make your request
• Rates for off-season and in-season • Rates for guests that you may bring • Dress Code
• Click on Request a Tee Time if you are within the booking window • Fill out the request form with any additional comments and submit • When you submit the form, it will copy the staff at the club you have selected to play and copy the TR golf staff. The TR staff will confirm your membership in good standing to the selected club. • You will usually get a reply within 24 hours
This online program is very efficient and helps to book tee times and track reciprocal rounds.
If you have any questions or problems when using the program, please contact the TR golf staff at 928-858-7000 ext. 1.
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