GUEST INFORMATION

Playing Golf as a Guest

In order to play golf at The Honors Course, a person must be a member or be sponsored by a member.  No outside play is allowed.

Access to Property

In order to access The Honors Course property, a member must contact the Club in advance of his/her guest(s) arrival.  The property is gated with access only by approval.

Pace of Play

The Board of Directors has established a pace of play policy of 4 hours and 15 minutes for a foursome.  The golf professional staff will monitor play to ensure pace of play guidelines and to protect the golf experience for others on the golf course.  Pace of play is a high priority for the club and members will be responsible for their guests.

Dress Code

Proper attire is required at all times in the common areas of the Clubhouse and on the golf course.  Ladies may wear slacks, Bermuda-length shorts, and skirts.  Gentlemen may wear slacks, Bermuda-length shorts, and collared golf shirts.  Short sleeve mock turtleneck shirts, cargo pants, and cargo shorts are not permitted.  Jackets are not required in the dining room for dinner unless specified otherwise.

Electronic Devices

The use of cell phone or other communication devices for talking is strictly prohibited in the defined “Restricted Areas”:

• Clubhouse facility including dining areas, locker rooms, stone decks, covered porch, and outdoor surrounding grounds including the Honors Circle.

• Inside and around the Golf Professional Shop

No electronic beeping, ringing or another sound from a cell phone or other electronic device is allowed in these Restricted Areas as well.  However, the use of a cell phone for discrete emailing, texting, viewing and taking and viewing photography is permitted in these Restricted Areas so long as such activity does not interfere with the activities of other members and their guests.  If you need to use a cell phone or communication device, a phone booth in the clubhouse front hall is available for temporary use.

The use of a cell phone or other communication devices is permitted but discouraged on the golf course, practice range, and member parking lot areas.  Furthermore, there is no restriction on the use of a cell phone and other communication devices for any purpose in the Guest Houses, their porches and parking areas.
 
Notwithstanding the foregoing, cell phone usage is permitted in the case of emergency calls or messages.

Course Etiquette

An expectation for all players is to assist in maintaining the quality course conditions by replacing divots, repairing ball marks, raking bunkers, etc.

Caddies

Caddies are required for golf play on the course.  The Honors Course encourages players to walk the golf course with the use of caddies.  The recommended caddie fee and tip for those walking are $110 per golf bag; $60 per bag if riding in a cart.  Caddies are independent contractors to the club.

Tipping

With the exception of the Caddies (independent contractors), the Club is a non-tipping facility and discourages any financial payment(s) to its employees, regardless of department.  Employees are subject to disciplinary actions should they accept any tips.

Charges and Credit Cards

All golf guest fees, food, and beverage, overnight accommodations are charged to the sponsoring member.  However, golf shop merchandise can be charged to a credit card.  The Club accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover.

Smoking

All buildings associated with the Club are “smoke-free” facilities including the clubhouse covered porch.  For the clubhouse, a designated smoking area is located outside the Men’s Lounge/Locker Room on the deck.  Smoking is not permitted inside any guest houses.

Social Media Policy

Photographs, videos or other digital images taken at The Honors Course or otherwise referencing The Honors Course may not be posted or displayed online, whether through social media (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, X, etc.)  or any other website or forum, without the written permission of The Honors Course.  Additionally, any references to The Honors Course or its members, activities, events or practices that are or might become accessible to the public (e.g., via hash tags, comments, location check-ins, etc.) are not permitted.

The purpose of this policy is to protect the privacy, confidentiality, and interests of The Honors Course, its members, and their invited guests.  This policy is not meant to limit the taking of photographs or videos for private, personal use by members or their guests of their outings at The Honors Course.

The Honors Course staff will monitor compliance with these policy, and members will be responsible for their guests' compliance with this policies and all other policies, customs, and traditions of The Honors Course.