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POLICIES / PROCEDURES
PROCEDURE FOR MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
​Note that you will not find Rainbow Golf Club on the SCGA Club Finder listing. New members will be referred by a current member. We encourage persons interested in joining our club, to play 1-2 times as a guest, to see if our club is a match for them. Once they decide to join, they will be given a link to apply for membership through SCGA.
MEMBERSHIP DUES
Annual membership dues of $55.00 will be paid online to SCGA. $36.00 goes to the SCGA and $19.00 will be paid back to our club. Anyone who is a member of the SCGA through more than one club, is eligible to receive a rebate from the SCGA.
OUTINGS/EVENTS
Regular play days will be scheduled monthly, on a Sunday, with occasional weekday tournaments. Annual schedule will be posted on the Rainbow Golf Club website. It is the goal to conduct an annual 1-week golf outing.
TOURNAMENT INFORMATION:
Sign up procedure: Online:
1. Go to the Homepage on the website: https://www.rainbowgc.org/home
2. Scroll down to the listing of the tournaments.
Click on the "Register" button which is only activated during the registration period for each tournament.
3. Complete the registration form. Click on Submit.
4. Please wait for a confirmation email before sending payment.
5. If spots have been filled, you will be placed on the waiting list.
Sidepots:
Entry fee includes green fee/cart fee. Optional side pots for members only include: Low net, closest to the pin contests, net skins based on 70% of your handicap, low putts and Honey pot.
Course handicaps will be calculated 7 days before the tournament.
Pairings: It has been the Rainbow policy to pair individuals with different people each time so that you will get to know everyone and to prevent “cliques” from forming. Pairings and tee times will be posted 3 days in advance. If you need an early or late tee time, please inform the Tournament chair in advance.
CANCELLATION POLICY
If you cancel after full payment has been made to the course, no refunds will be given, unless a replacement is found for your spot.
CHECK IN
You are expected to check in at least 30-45 minutes before your tee time.
PACE OF PLAY
​A player must hole out at each hole in a round. However, to help pace of play, players are encouraged to pick up and stop playing the hole when their score has reached the maximum. If you “X” out on a single hole, you are still be eligible for all closest to the pin and skins contests. However, you are disqualified for contests involving gross and net scores.
3.3 When a Hole is Started but Player Does Not Hole Out (usga.org)
AN ALTERNATIVE TO STROKE AND DISTANCE FOR LOST BALL OR BALL OUT OF BOUNDS
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When a provisional ball has not been played, this local rule provides an extra relief option that allows a player to play on without returning to the location of the previous stroke.
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TEE BOXES
Golfers, 75 years and older will be given the choice to play from the forward tees. Temporary health or physical issues may also be an option at the discretion of the club coordinator. Handicaps are adjusted accordingly.
BUNKER PLAY
​Established in 2015 (Rancho Park), Rainbow rule allows you to place your ball out of a shoe print in a bunker, no closer to the hole, no penalty.
PREFERRED LIES:
Preferred lies will become automatic at any time "Cart Path Only" is designated. In addition, and as necessary, the rule may be invoked the day of play as determined necessary by the tournament chair.
Preferred lies: A ball lying on a closely mown area through the general area may be lifted without penalty and cleaned. The ball position must first be marked and then placed within one club length of and not nearer the hole than where it originally lay, that is not in a bunker or penalty area and not on a putting green. Note: "Closely mown area" means any area, including paths through the rough, cut to fairway height or less.
HOLE IN ONE FUND
​Membership dues include contribution to the hole in one fund. $300.00 will be presented to the member making the HIO, to help defray refreshment costs for club members who are present on the day of the HIO.
MOST IMPROVED GOLFER
To be eligible for the yearly Most Improved Golfer award, player must participate in at least 50% of the outings from the calendar year December to November. Winners of the monthly most improved golfers from December to November will be eligible for an annual drawing for $50.00 Rainbow credit.
Last revised March 2024
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