2025 golf program TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE | REGISTRATION INFO | INSTRUCTION | RULES | RATES
Dear Talking Rock Member , Welcome to the 2025 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 sup- port of our golf programming. We are proud to provide a quality instruction program. Your golf staff will work to ensure that all your instructional 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. Details are on the Instruction page of this booklet. 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.
Shawn Scott, PGA, Director of Golf Andrew Yang, PGA, Head Professional Jake Hudecek, PGA Associate, Assistant Golf Professional
Chris Gregory, Assistant Golf Professional Dave Dionisio, Assistant Golf Professional Lisa Henderson, Merchandise Manager Ed Kirkpatrick, Outside Service Supervisor
Please take some time to review the contents of this publication in its entirety. The tourna- ment information, club rules, miscellaneous information and instruction program are listed in detail. This will serve as your guide for the 2025 season. Any updates or changes will be communicated via email. We look forward to seeing all of you for a fantastic 2025 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
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Membership Opportunities Golf Events Golf Event Descriptions Tournament Policies Posting Scores and Handicapping TRWGA TRWGA Playing Opportunities Men’s Golf Playing Opportunities Instruction Programs Local Rules Most Common Rules Dress Codes Pace of Play Fee Schedule Tee Times Booking Member Pricing and Credit Book Hole in One Club Agronomy Hours of Operation Troon Prive
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Symmetry Cup Bradshaw Cup
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MEMBERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Homestead Membership
The Homestead Membership at Talking Rock represents the peak of services, privileges, and access within the club. Members at this level enjoy unlimited access to all golf, dining, fitness, and social facilities of Talking Rock Club.
Privileges •
Unlimited Golf - Green fees included Unlimited use of Practice Facility
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• 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 members of Talking Rock Club. Ranch members enjoy year-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 play your scheduled round of golf • Golf starting times can be made up to two (2) days in advance
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GOLF EVENTS
January 18
The Warrior
11:00 AM Shotgun
February 14
Jack and Jill
11:00 AM Shotgun
March 17
St. Patrick’s Day Event
11:00 AM Shotgun
April 7 April 14-17 April 15 April 21-23 April 25 April 26-27 April 30
Bradshaw Cup @ TR Fairway Aerification TRWGA Easter Bunny Hop Greens Aerification TRWGA Opening Luncheon Game Improvement Weekend Men’s Opening Day
11:00 AM Shotgun
2:00 PM Shotgun
11:00 AM
9:00 AM Shotgun
May 1 May 2 May 5 May 17 May 26
Women’s Opening Day The Quaich Cinco De Mayo Event 3 Club Championship Memorial Day Event
9:00 AM Shotgun 9:00 AM Shotgun 9:00 AM Shotgun Tee Times 8:30 AM Shotgun TT D1 / SG D2 8:30 AM Shotgun 3:30 PM Shotgun
June 13-14 June 19 June 22 June 23-25
The Outlaw Member/Member Ladies Interclub @ TR Couples Twilight Greens Aerification 4th of July Golf Event TRWGA Diamonds and Divas BIG TALK Men’s Member/Guest Couples Twilight
July 4 July 8 July 16-19 July 27
9:30 AM Shotgun 2:00 PM Shotgun
3:30 PM Shotgun
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GOLF EVENTS
August 1-2 August 5
Couples Championship NAWGA Stroke Play Championship Spirit Cup Women’s Member/Guest Fairway & Greens Aerification Labor Day Event Glow Golf Event Couples Twilight Match Play Championship First Responders Charity Event NAWGA Club Championship The Dusty Boot (Men’s & Ladies) Cactus Bloom The Rock TRWGA Closing Luncheon Battle of the Rock TRWGA Orange & Black Symmetry Cup @ TR Employee/Member Tournament Senior/Super Senior Club Championship Veterans Day Event
TT D1 / SG D2 8:30 AM Shotgun
August 14-16 August 18-22
September 1 September 5 September 7 September 11-13 September 15 September 18 September 26-28
8:30 AM Shotgun 7:00 PM Shotgun 3:30 PM Shotgun Tee Times 1:00 PM Shotgun 9:00 AM Shotgun Tee Times 9:30 AM Shotgun Tee Times Tee Times 11:00 AM 11:00 AM Shotgun 2:00 PM Shotgun Tee Times 11:00 AM Shotgun Tee Times Shotgun
October 4 October 8-10 October 16-19 October 24 October 25 October 28 October 29-31 November 3 November 7-8 November 11
December 5
Champagne Shopping in Golf Shop
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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GOLF EVENTS DESCRIPTIONS
We will continue to use ForeTees for all our event signups. All tournament and weekly event entries must be done online in ForeTees or by contacting the Pro Shop.
The Warrior $50 Homestead / $70 Arizonan Two Person BB; Men’s & Ladies’ Divisions
January 18th
Entry: Format:
18 Hole Par 3 Course Food Following Play 11:00 AM Shotgun All Homestead and Arizonan
F&B: Time: Eligibility:
Jack and Jill $60 Homestead / $80 Arizonan 2 Net BB of the Foursome Food Following Play 11:00 AM Shotgun Foursome Consisting of Two Ladies and Two Men All Homestead and Arizonan
February 14th Entry:
Format: F&B: Time: Sign-Up: Eligibility
St. Patrick’s Day Event $50 Homestead / $70 Arizonan 2 Net BB of the Foursome; Men’s, Ladies’, and Mixed Divisions 11:00 AM Shotgun Food Following Play All Homestead and Arizonan; Guest may play but not in Comp.
March 17th
Entry; Format: Time: F/B: Eligiblity:
Bradshaw Cup @ Talking Rock $35 - TR Members / $70 - Guest 11:00 AM Shotgun See Bradshaw Cup Eligibility
April 7th
Entry: Time: Eligibility:
Fairway Aerification F9 Fairways 14th & 15th B9 Fairways 16th & 17th
April 14th-17th
When:
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GOLF EVENTS DESCRIPTIONS
TRWGA Easter Bunny Hop $25 2:00 PM Shotgun Must be a member of TRWGA
April 15th
Entry: Time: Eligibility
Greens Aerification
April 21st-23rd
TRWGA Opening Luncheon 11:00 AM Must be a member of TRWGA
April 25th
Time: Eligiblity:
Game Improvement Weekend $65 Per Day 10 AM - 2 PM Open to Men & Women. All Homestead, Arizonan, and Ranch Men’s Opening Day $20 Cash Game / $5 Deuce Pot, $5 Skin Game, $10 Game 9:00 AM Shotgun All Homestead and Arizonan
April 26th-27th Cost: Time:
Eligibility:
April 30th
Entry: Time: Eligibility:
Women’s Opening Day $9 billed to Account Must be a member of TRWGA
May 1st
Entry: Eligibility:
The Quaich / Rangers vs. Celtics $70 Homestead / $85 Arizonan 9 Hole Singles and 9 Hole foursomes match play 9:00 AM Shotgun Breakfast before Shotgun and Scottish Luncheon following play All Homestead and Arizonan
May 2nd
Entry: Format: Time: F&B: Eligibility:
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GOLF EVENTS DESCRIPTIONS
Cinco De Mayo Event $50 Homestead / $70 Arizonan 4-Person Cha, Cha, Cha 9:00 AM Shotgun Following Play All Homestead and Arizonan. Guest may play but not in Comp.
May 5th
Entry: Format: Time: F&B: Eligibility Entry: Format: Time: F&B: Eligibility:
3-Club Championship $25 Homestead / $50 Arizonan Individual Stroke Play Tee Times No Organized Food All Homestead and Arizonan
May 17th
Memorial Day Event $50 Homestead / $70 Arizonan 2-Person Chapman 8:30 AM Shotgun Luncheon Following Play All Homestead and Arizonan. Guest may play but not in Comp.
May 26th
Entry: Format: Time: F&B: Eligiblity:
The Outlaw (Men’s & Ladies’ Member-Member) $120 Homestead
June 13th-14th Entry:
Format: Time: F&B: Eligibility:
Rounds 1 & 2, Better Ball of Partners Round 1 Tee Times / Round 2 Shotgun Luncheon Following Round 2 All Homestead
Ladies Interclub at Talking Rock 8:30 AM Shotgun
June 19th
Time:
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GOLF EVENTS DESCRIPTIONS
Couples Twilight $25 Homestead / $35 Arizonan 2-Person Scramble 3:30 PM Shotgun Following Play All Homestead and Arizonan.
June 22nd
Entry: Format: Time: F&B: Eligibility
Greens Aerification
June 23rd-25th
4th of July Golf Event $50 Homestead / $70 Arizonan
July 4th
Entry: Format: Time: F&B: Eligiblity:
2-Person Scramble 9:30 AM Shotgun BBQ Following Play All Homestead and Arizonan. Guest may play but not in Comp.
TRWGA Diamonds & Divas $15 2:00 PM Shotgun Must be a member of TRWGA
July 8th
Entry: Time: Eligibility:
BIG TALK One of Arizona’s Premier Men’s Member-Guest! All Homestead and Arizonan
July 16th-19th
Eligibility:
Couples Twilight $25 Homestead / $35 Arizonan 2-Person Scramble 3:30 PM Shotgun Drinks & Hors D’oeuvres All Homestead and Arizonan.
July 27th
Entry: Format: Time: F&B: Eligibility
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GOLF EVENTS DESCRIPTIONS
Couples Championship $140 Per Couple Holes 1-9 Combined Scores (Gross & Net) Holes 10-18 Better Ball (Gross & Net) D1 TT / D2 Shotgun Food Following Play After Day 2 All Homestead and Arizonan. NAWGA Stroke Play Championship Stroke Play 8:30 AM Shotgun Lunch Following Play
August 1st-2nd Entry:
Format:
Time: F&B: Eligibility
August 5th
Format: Time: F&B:
Spirit Cup One of Arizona’s Premier Ladies-Member Guest. Details will be mailed in invitations.
August 14th-16th
Greens & Fairway Aerifications
August 18th-22nd
Labor Day Event $50 Homestead / $70 Arizonan
September 1st Entry:
Format: Time: F&B: Eligiblity:
4-Person Shamble 8:30 AM Shotgun Lunch Following Play All Homestead and Arizonan. Guest may play but not in Comp.
Glow Golf Event $30 Homestead / $40 Arizonan
September 5th Entry:
Format: Time: F&B: Eligiblity:
4-Person Scramble 7:00 PM Shotgun Drinks and Hors D’oeuvres. * Prior to Golf All Homestead and Arizonan
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GOLF EVENTS DESCRIPTIONS
Couples Twilight $25 Homestead / $35 Arizonan 2-Person Scramble 3:30 PM Shotgun Following Play All Homestead and Arizonan.
September 7th Entry:
Format: Time: F&B: Eligibility
Match Play Championship (Men & Women) $35 Homestead Individual Match Play Tee Times No Organized F&B All Primary Homestead. Vertical Members Not Elgible.
September 11th-13th Entry: Format: Time: F&B: Eligiblity: September 15th Format: Time: F&B:
First Responders Charity Event 4-Person Step-Aside Scramble 1:00 PM Shotgun Food Following Play
NAWGA Team Play at Talking Rock 9:00 AM Shotgun
September 18th Time:
Club Championship $80 Homestead 54 Holes (Mens & Ladies) of Individual Stroke Play Tee Times Dinner For All Participants After R2 All Primary Homestead Members. Veritical Members are not elgible to participate.
September 26th-28th Entry: Format: Time: F&B: Eligibility
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GOLF EVENTS DESCRIPTIONS
The Dusty Boot One Day Member Guest (Men’s and Ladies’) $200 Homestead (Includes Guest Fee, Food, Gift, and Awards) 18 Holes of Better Ball. * No Member/Member Teams
October 4th
Entry: Format: Time: F&B: Eligibility
9:30 AM Shotgun Breakfast & Lunch All Homestead
The Cactus Bloom (Ladies Ryder Cup) $70 Homestead / $90 Arizonan 36-Hole Match Play Competition Wednesday Night Pairings Party and Friday Lunch The Rock (Men’s Ryder Cup) $75 Homestead / $95 Arizonan 54-Hole Match Play Competition Thursday Night Pairings Party and Sunday Lunch
October 8th-10th Entry: Format: F&B: October 16th-19th Entry: Format: F&B:
TRWGA Closing Luncheon 11:00 AM Luncheon Must be a member of TRWGA
October 24th Time:
Eligibility:
Battle of the Rock Men vs Women! Proceeds go to the winner’s charity. 11:00 AM Shotgun
October 25th
Time:
TRWGA Orange & Black $15 2:00 PM Shotgun Must be a member of TRWGA
October 28th
Entry: Time: Eligiblity:
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GOLF EVENTS DESCRIPTIONS
Symmetry Cup at Talking Rock Pine Canyon vs Talking Rock Tee Times TBD All Homestead
October 29th-31st Format:
Time: Entry: Eligibility:
Employee/Member Tournament $25 Homestead / $35 Arizonan & Ranch 11:00 AM Shotgun Lunch Following Play
November 3rd Entry: Time: F&B:
Senior/ Super Senior Club Championship $50 Homestead 36 Holes (Mens & Ladies) of Individual Stroke Play Tee Times Dinner For Participants After R2. 60-69 Senior CC and 70+ Super Senior. All Primary Homestead Members. Vertical Members Not Eligible Veterans Day Event Free for All Active Duty or Veteran. Includes Hat and Lunch. 11:00 AM Shotgun Hosted by Symmetry Following Play.
November 7th-8th Entry: Format: Time: F&B: Eligibility:
November 11th Entry: Time: F&B:
Champagne Shopping in the Golf Shop 2:00 PM-5:00PM
December 5th Time:
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TOURNAMENT POLiCIES
Eligibility • Tournament eligibility requires a person to be a Homestead or Arizona 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. • 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 com- petitions 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).
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.
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 tees • Ladies: Spirit 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/wind) shall be permitted. Tournament Entries • Sign up for events by contacting the Golf Shop or by using ForeTees. Deadline for entries will be posted in ForeTees.
Tournament Cancellation Polic y •
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.
To have an accurate handicap that truly represents your level of ability, scores from all ac- ceptable 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. • 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 notification, 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 McMillan, and Shawn Scott.
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Talking Rock Women’s Golf Association
TRWGA Elected Officers President:
Betsy Bourne Jane Johnston
Vice President:
Treasurer: Secretary:
Cathy Wolfe
Dionthe Cusimano Laurie Hubbard
18-Hole Tournament Chair: 9-Hole Tournament Chair:
Lisa Hess
Appointed Positions:
AGA and NAWGA Rep:
Carol Thuerbach Martha Belinke Laura Schaefer Yvonne Walker
Team Captain: Interclub Rep:
Ringers:
TRWGA is available to Homestead and Arizonan Members. • Ladies’ day is on Thursdays. Time varies during the year (8:00AM Shotgun during summer months). The specific times will be provided and posted. • Both prize and casual games are available. • Please sign up online in ForeTees or call the golf shop.
Other playing opportunities for ladies in season include: • 9 & Wine on Tuesday afternoons at 1:30 pm. Sign-up in ForeTees. • Diamonds and Divas (see schedule).
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TRWGA Playing Opportunities
18 Hole Tournament Chair-Laurie Hubbard
18-Hole Events – Homestead and Arizonan members.
18-Hole Events – Entry fee weekly, charged to Talking Rock (TR) member accounts. Partic- ipants are required to have a handicap. Prizes are awarded in golf 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 are awarded to those who reach the green on their first shot. Games are determined in advance by the 18 Hole Tournament Chair. The format may consist of individual or team competitions. Scores are posted in GHIN by the golf staff. Starting times vary by month. Participants stay after playing and socialize in Morgan’s/1800. Participants are asked to cancel, if necessary, no later than 3:00 pm Wednesday, the day before play. 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 individ- ual. • 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.
Women’s Tournaments – Offered by Talking Rock in conjunction with TRWGA
There are numerous women’s tournaments throughout the season from May through October: • The Outlaw Member/Member • Ladies Match Play Championship • Spirit Cup – Member/Guest • Ladies Club Championship • Cactus Bloom – Ladies Ryder Cup team format
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TRWGA Playing Opportunities
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.
9-Hole Chair – Lisa Hess
9-Hole Events - Homestead and Arizonan members.
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Easter Bunny Hop
Summer Diamonds & 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 3:00pm the day prior to the scheduled event. Sign up is available 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 (8:00 shotgun start during summer months). • $20 cash buy in. $10 per player for the game and $10 per player towards the deuce pot and CTP’s. • The format will vary from week to week and vary from team and individual competi- tions. • 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. • 1:30 shotgun start • 9-hole Step-Aside Scramble • Sign-up in ForeTees
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Instructions Opportunities & Programs
The 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: $45 – ½ hour lesson by appointment.
Junior Golf Program Our goal is to provide junior golf opportunities throughout the season. In 2025 there will be two separate two two-day clinics. Ages: 6+
Junior golf “two 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 One: Clinic Two:
May 24 & 25
9:00 am – 11:00 am 9:00 am – 11:00 am
July 5 & 6
*Clinics will be limited to the first ten sign-ups.
Game Improvement Weekend •
Men, Women, and Couples.
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Players of all ability levels are invited.
April 26 & 27
• 10:00 am – 2:00 pm (join us for one or both days) • $65 per day
Day 1: Short Game Focus – Putting, Sand Play, Chipping, and Pitching. Day 2: Full Swing Focus – Swing Basics, Fairway Bunkers, Specialty Shots
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Instructions Opportunities & Programs
Build Your Own Personalized Clinic (available to adults and juniors) This is a great opportunity for those that would like to get together with family members or friends for personalized golf instruction. The minimum clinic size is 3 students. The flexibility to select the time, frequency and instructor will create a comfortable learning environment! Rate: $40 student / hour
Operation 36 Golf Academy TR is proud to provide one of the most popular instructional programs!
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 “graduate” to longer distances until they eventually play from their usual tee box. This program empha- sizes “Playing” the game of golf. Details for the instructional program are on the following pages.
Golf Professional Instructors: Shawn Scott, PGA, Andrew Yang, PGA, Jeff Smith, PGA, Chris Gregory, Jake Hudecek, PGA Associate
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Local Rules
Unless otherwise provided, penalty for breach of a Local Rule is: Stroke Play-Two Strokes, Match Play-Loss of hole.
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 near- est 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. Embedded Ball, Burrowing Animal Holes, Immovable Obstructions. Rule 16: Abnormal 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. Immovable Obstructions Close to the Putting Green (example: Sprinkler Heads) A player may take free relief from an immovable obstruction if the obstruction 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 intended 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. This only applies when both the ball and the ob- struction are in part of the general area cut to fairway height or less. Model Local Rule F-5.2
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Local Rules
Penalty Areas - Defined as either Red or Yellow. This affects the relief options. Rule: 17 • Players may play the ball as it lies without penalty. Players may ground the club and make practice swings. • Players 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. • Yellow or Red – Back on the Line Relief. • Yellow or Red - Stroke and Distance Relief. • 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. Penalties are 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. gradient, wind speed, tem- perature, 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 rec- ommendation for breaking ties, will be used. Compare back 9 total, last 6 hole total, last 3 hole total and finally the 18th hole backward.
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MOst Common golf rules encountered
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 bun- ker. 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 “manmade” 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 Yellow For a yellow penalty area, you may take relief by dropping into a relief area using (1) the spot at which your last stroke was made under stroke and distance (see Rule 17.1d(1)) or (2) the back-on- the-line relief procedure (see Rule 17.1 d(2) Penalty Area Marked Red For a red penalty area, you have the two options above for a yellow penalty area, plus an additional option to take lateral relief. Lateral relief allows you to drop a ball into a relief area measured from where your ball last crossed the edge of red penalty area. From that reference point, you are allowed to drop outside the penalty area and anywhere within two club-lengths of that spot, no nearer to the hole (see Rule 17.1d (3)). Embedded Ball Rule A player is entitled to free relief when a ball is embedded. Embedded ball relief except in a bunker: 1.One club length no nearer the hole from the point directly behind where the ball was embedded 2.May clean the ball
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Golf Course & Practice Facility dress code
As the membership continues to grow and 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.
Required for Men: •
Not Permissible for Men: •
Shirts with collars, blade collars, and sleeves Slacks or Bermuda shorts of no more than two inches above the knee are considered appropriate attire.
Shirts without collars, tee shirts, tank tops or workout shirts. Blue jeans, work jeans, sweatpants or warm-up suits. Swimwear, short shorts, cut-offs, gym shorts. Tennis outfits or other athletic shorts made for other sports are not permit- ted.
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Required for Women: •
Not Permissible for Women: •
Tops or blouses intended for golf. Sleeveless top must have a collar. 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.
Halter-tops, tee shirts and tank top Blue jeans, sweatpants or warm-up suits.
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Swimwear or short shorts.
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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 aggressive 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) hour or less pace. • Out of Position – A group is considered out of position by how much time it takes them to play a number of holes. • The procedure for getting groups back into position will be as follows: • 1st warning : Groups will be notified and politely asked to close “the gap” and catch the group in front of them. • 2nd warning : Groups will be required to pick up their ball immediately and relo- cate to the position on the course they should have reached in the elapsed time.
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.
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Pace of play
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 helps 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 hit once the ball is found. When the hole is complete: • Read and line up the putt while the other players are hitting. • Continuous putt if you are not disturbing another player’s line especially 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. 5-Somes • 5-Somes may be allowed at the discretion of the Director of Golf. Approval needed . • 5-Somes will not be approved prior to 1:00 pm unless the number of members in the group is greater than the number of guests. • All groups, but especially 5-somes, are required to play in no more than 4 hours unless being held up by the group in front of them. If not, they will be expected to skip holes to keep up pace.
As you can tell by the amount of content in this section, we are committed to maintaining a consistent pace of play for all members to enjoy. With the increase in membership and daily rounds it is imperative that all groups play in 4 hours. It only takes one minute on every hole to be 18 minutes off pace.
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Fee Schedule
Golf Cart Rental •
18 Holes: $30 (inc. tax) 9 Holes: $15 (inc. tax)
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Private Cart Trail Fee • $2150
Second Cart Trail Fee • $1075
Club Rental •
$50 per Round
USGA Handicap • $55 Annually
Trail Fee – Without owning a Private Cart • $2550 and includes bag storage. There is a maximum of 16 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
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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
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Fee Schedule
Troon Prive’ Reciprocal •
$55 Off-Season (Oct. – Apr.) $80 In-Season (May - Sept.)
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$175 Troon Prive’ Guest (All Troon Guest Fees are inclusive of cart rental and tax)
Member Bag Storage and Locker •
Bag Storage = $250 Annually (1 bag)
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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
Private Cart Detailing - Available from Outside Staff (appointment only) • $20
Private Golf Lessons •
30 Minute Lesson - $65
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Junior 30 Minute Lesson (12 and under) - $45
Private Cart Specifications •
Manufacturer: EZGO RXV Freedom Elite
• Color: Body – Metallic Charcoal; Canopy - Black
Private Cart Service Options • Arizona Ranch & Resort Cars – 928-775-8178 (private cart service and EZGO 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 parameters are in effort to maximize the number of players on our tee and to give everyone a fair and equal chance to reserve the tee time of their choice.
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Member 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. If there is not a member price listed, it will be 20% off the retail price.
Hard Goods •
We will discount clubs in accordance with manufacturers pricing policies. We can usually meet or beat golf warehouse and online retailer prices. Please give us the opportunity to give you the best price! Golf Shop Credit • All Golf Shop credit won in golf events may only be used in the Golf Shop. Golf Shop credit will expire at the end of the calendar year.
Special Orders •
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.
Drop Shipping •
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 Johnnie-O, Maui Jim, Ecco shoes, Gfore, Titleist, PING, Taylor Made, Callaway, Peter Millar, Holderness and Bourne, Vessel, Sunice, Daily, Dunning, Varley, Straight Down, Scotty Cameron, Pukka, Tail, Smith & Quinn, Sun Mountain. Fitting Days • We will host individual vendor fitting days throughout the season with PING, Callaway, Titleist, and TaylorMade. We will advertise dates when solidified.
Thank you for supporting our Golf Shop retail program. Our goal is to provide quality merchandise at a fair price!
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Hole-in-one club
• Men and Women golf members are eligible to participate in the HIO club. • You may register for the HIO club by notifying the Golf Staff. • Once you have registered for the club, you will remain a member unless you notify the Golf Staff. If you are already a member of the HIO club, there is no need to sign-up again. • The initial fee is $10 when you sign up. Everyone in the HIO club will be billed $10 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 HIO club members will receive a $10 credit on their account to use toward a drink or whatever they wish. Credit can be used in The Ranch House, Golf Shop, Outfitters, or Coops.
Each time a member of the club makes a HIO (must be witnessed and player must play at least 9 holes) the following will happen:
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All HIO club members will be billed $10.
• $10 dollars will be credited to your account to use however you see fit. • $500-$700 will be awarded to the individual making the HIO. • Members will have the option of ordering a personal trophy.
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agronomy
Greens • G2 variety bent grass 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 • The clubhouse sits at 4,985 elevation. High spot on the 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. Winding through meadows, preserving majestic stands of trees, and complementing the contours of the ter- rain, 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. 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 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
1st Tee Time
Golf Shop
Range
January 1–February 28 March 1–March 31 April 1–April 30 May 1–September 30 October 1–October 31
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 9:00 am – 4:00 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 7:45 am – 5:00 pm 9:00 am – 5:00 pm 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
November 1–30 December 1–31
Tuesday opening hours of operation to accommodate our Golf Course Maintenance program: Golf Shop 9:00 am Practice Facility 10:00 am Golf Course 11:00 am
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troon prive program
One of the benefits of being a Homestead Member is that you are eligible for the Troon Prive program. This program allows you to play 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 partici- pating clubs and their individual rules and parameters.
Directions for using the program:
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Go to www.troonprive.com 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 stand- ing 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.
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symmetry cup match
The Symmetry Cup is an annual event featuring Talking Rock vs. Pine Canyon. Each team- hosts the event one time per year. The Pine Canyon team are the defending champions.
2025 Dates •
Talking Rock vs. Pine Canyon @ PC. May 14-16, 2025 • Pine Canyon vs. Talking Rock @ TR. October 29-31, 2025
Event Details • The base entry fee is approximately $700 + uniform costs for the away event and $300 + uniform costs for the home event. Team members should also be prepared for a $300 per player friendly wager at each event. • Our team from last year will play the first event since it is so early in the season.
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men’s bradshaw cup qualifying
• Qualifying is available for any or all the qualifying dates below. (you may attempt to qualify more than once). Your best qualifying score will be used. • You must play with someone and have your score attested. You can play in your normal foursome. • Please let the Golf Staff know your round is for Bradshaw Cup Qualifying before play. • We will compile a ranking list of the best gross and net scores per person and use this list to select the top 5 gross players and the top 6 net players as each event approaches. We will continue down the list for any needed substitutes.
2025/26 Qualifying Dates September 6 September 13 September 20 September 27
*2025/26 Bradshaw Cup match dates will be announced September of 2025
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