The hours of operation at Costa Caribe Golf & Country Club will be established by Serralles Hotel, Inc. and Southworth Golf Management (managers of the Club) considering the season of the year and other circumstances. Areas of the golf clubhouse and other facilities will be closed from time to time for maintenance, repairs and other purposes deemed appropriate by the Club.
Members, designees, immediate family members and guests must abide by all rules established by the Club as they may be amended from time to time. Members and designees are responsible for ensuring compliance with all rules by their immediate family members and guests.
No member or group of members acting in concert shall allow the same guest to frequently use the Club Facilities as a substitute for membership.
All alcoholic beverages consumed on the Club Facilities must be purchased at Costa Caribe Golf & Country Club.
All food and beverages consumed on the Club Facilities must be purchased at Costa Caribe Golf & Country Club, unless otherwise permitted by management of the Club Facilities. Outside catering is only permitted with the prior approval of management of the Club Facilities.
There shall be no solicitation in the name of, or on behalf of Costa Caribe Golf & Country Club, nor shall the name or logo of Costa Caribe Golf & Country Club be used for any purpose without the prior approval of management of the Club Facilities.
Members, designees, immediate family members and guests may not abuse any of the Club’s employees, verbally or otherwise. All employees of the Club are under the supervision of management of the Club Facilities and no member or guest shall reprimand or discipline any employee, request any employee to perform personal tasks while on duty at the Club or send any employee off the Club Facilities for any reason. Any employee not rendering courteous and prompt service should be reported to management immediately. All such reports will be given prompt attention.
The roster of members at Costa Caribe Golf & Country Club is the property of the Club and may be furnished to members of the Club at the sole discretion of the Club. The membership roster shall not be used by or given to a non-member for any reason whatsoever. Unauthorized release of the membership roster by a member is viewed as a very serious breach of Club policy. Violations will be reviewed by the Club and may result in immediate termination of membership privileges or other appropriate sanctions.
Smoking is permitted only in the designated smoking area.
Members, designees and guests are not allowed in the golf cart and golf club storage areas, golf course maintenance area, kitchen or other service areas of the Club.
Dogs and other pets, with the exception of Seeing Eye dogs, are not permitted on the Club Facilities without the prior approval of management of the Club Facilities.
Performances by entertainers are permitted at the Club only with the prior approval of management of the Club Facilities.
Advertisements in any form are prohibited on the Club Facilities and shall not be posted or circulated at the Club nor upon Club stationery without the prior approval of management of the Club Facilities.
Petitions may be originated, solicited, circulated or posted on the Club Facilities only with the prior approval of management of the Club Facilities.
Self parking is permitted only in areas clearly identified for parking. Parking must be confined to spaces designated in the parking lot — handicapped spaces are provided.
Any defined terms used herein which are not specifically defined in these Rules and Regulations shall have the same meaning given to such terms in the Plan for the Offering of Memberships.
The Club reserves the right to amend these rules when necessary and will notify the membership of any change.
A membership card indicating a Club account number will be issued to the member and designee and members of the immediate family requested by the member or designee.
The opportunity to charge to a member’s personal Club account is extended as a privilege of membership at Costa Caribe Golf & Country Club and is subject to continuing review and approval by the Club. The Club reserves the right to eliminate the use of Club accounts and monthly billings for members and to require that all dues, fees and other charges incurred at the Club be charged to a member’s credit card or bank account.
All charges must be signed legibly by the person making the charge and the member’s last name and Club account number must be printed on the charge ticket. All charge tickets must be signed. Guests and employees are not permitted to sign charge tickets on behalf of members.
Members and designees are responsible for the payment of all charges incurred by their immediate family members and guests.
Membership cards must be presented upon request when charging to a member’s Club account. Membership cards are not transferable and may not be used by any person other than the person to whom it is issued.
It is the responsibility of each member to retain receipts for charges incurred at the Club. Copies of the monthly charges will not be included in the monthly statement. Receipts will only be mailed to members upon request if a charge is disputed.
The Club must be notified in writing immediately if a membership card is lost. Until written notification of card loss is received by the Club, the member shall be responsible for all charges placed on the account. For each membership card replaced, a service charge will be automatically billed to the member’s Club account.
All dues, fees, food, beverage, merchandise and services of the Club charged to the member’s Club account will be billed monthly and shall be deemed delinquent if not paid within sixty days after the date of the monthly statement. Past due bills will accrue each month an amount equal to a minimum late fee established by the Club and/or interest at the maximum non-usurious rate permitted by law from the date of the statement until paid in full. If the Club account of any member is delinquent, the Club may take whatever action it deems necessary to effect collection. If the Club commences legal action to collect any amount owed by a member, or to enforce any other liability of a member to the Club, and if judgment is obtained by the Club, the member shall also be liable for all costs and expenses incurred by the Club in connection with the legal action including reasonable attorneys’ fees (including fees required in connection with appellate proceedings).
The Club may suspend and/or terminate membership privileges for failure to pay membership fees, dues, fees, charges or any other amount owed to the Club in a proper and timely manner. Membership privileges may be suspended if Club accounts are not paid in full within sixty days and are subject to termination if Club accounts are not paid in full within thirty days after suspension of membership privileges. The Club may, at its discretion, determine not to seek the termination of membership privileges. Such determination shall not be deemed a waiver of its right to seek the termination of membership privileges at a later date or against any other member of Costa Caribe Golf & Country Club.
Membership privileges may be suspended or terminated by the Club or such other disciplinary action may be taken which is deemed appropriate by the Club, including but not limited to, the institution of a fine, if, in the sole judgment of the Club, the member, designee, immediate family member or guest:
submits false information on the application for Membership/Use Privileges, which if had been truthfully disclosed, would have rendered the applicant ineligible for membership;
permits the unauthorized use of a member’s membership/use card or Club account;
exhibits unsatisfactory behavior, deportment or appearance or acts in any other manner determined not to be in the best interest of Costa Caribe Golf & Country Club or the members;
fails to pay the membership fee, dues, fees, charges or any other amount owed to the Club in a proper and timely manner;
fails to abide by these Rules and Regulations established by for use of the Club Facilities, as may be amended from time to time;
treats the personnel or employees at Costa Caribe Golf & Country Club in an unreasonable or abusive manner;
fails to accompany a guest when required by the Club; or
engages in conduct that is improper or likely to endanger the welfare, safety, harmony or reputation of Costa Caribe Golf & Country Club or its members.
The Club may at any time restrict, suspend or terminate, for cause or causes described in the preceding paragraph, the privilege of any member, designee, immediate family members or guest to use any or all of the facilities provided at Costa Caribe Golf & Country Club. No such member shall on account of any such restriction, suspension or termination be entitled to the repayment of any membership fee, dues, fees or any other charges. During the restriction or suspension, dues, fees and other charges shall continue to accrue and shall be paid in full prior to reinstatement as a member in good standing.
Any member of the Club whose membership privileges have been terminated for any reason other than the failure to meet eligibility for membership shall not again be eligible for membership nor admitted to use the Club Facilities under any circumstances.
A member shall be notified of any proposed disciplinary action and shall be given an opportunity to be heard by the Club to show cause why the member should not be disciplined in accordance with these rules. If the member desires to be heard, the member must submit a written request for a hearing to the manager within seven days after the date of the Club’s notice to the member of the proposed action. Upon receipt of the written request for a hearing, the Club shall set a time and date for such hearing, which shall in no event be less than five days after such request. Depending on the severity of the violation, at the discretion of the Club, membership privileges of the offending member may be suspended by the Club pending a final resolution.
Each member and designee as a condition of membership, and each immediate family member and guest as a condition of invitation to use the Club Facilities, assumes sole responsibility for his or her property. The Club is not responsible for any loss or damage to any private property used or stored on the Club Facilities.
Property or furniture belonging to the Club shall not be removed from the room in which it is placed or from the Club Facilities, without proper authorization. Every member and guest at Costa Caribe Golf & Country Club is responsible for any property damage and/or personal injury occurring on the Club Facilities, or at any activity or function operated, organized, arranged or sponsored by the Club, caused by the member or designee and their immediate family members and guests. The cost of any repairs or replacements to equipment, furnishings or property of the Club caused by a member, designee, immediate family member or guest shall be charged to the member’s or designee’s Club account or the guest’s credit card.
Members, designees, immediate family members, guests and all other persons who, in any manner, make use of, or accept the use of, any apparatus, appliance, facility, privilege or service whatsoever owned, leased or operated by the Club, or who engage in any contest, game, function, exercise, competition or other activity operated, organized, arranged or sponsored by the Club, either on or off the Club Facilities, shall do so at his or her own risk. Members and designees agree to release, waive, satisfy and forever discharge Serralles Hotel, Inc. and Southworth Golf Management and the Club and their directors, officers, managers, members, partners, employees, affiliates, representatives and agents and the immediate family members of each of them, from any and all manners of action, causes of action, damages, claims and demands whatsoever, including any claims arising out of negligence, in law or in equity, which the member or designee may have now or at any time in the future, arising out of or resulting from the use of any apparatus, appliance, facility, privilege or service whatsoever owned, leased or operated by the Club, including without limitation the use of golf carts, or the participation in any contest, game, function, exercise, competition or other activity operated, organized, arranged or sponsored by the Club, either on or off the Club Facilities. Members and designees shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless Serralles Hotel, Inc. and Southworth Golf Management and the Club and their directors, officers, managers, members, partners, employees, affiliates, representatives and agents and the immediate family members of each of them, from and against any and all losses, damages, claims or suits arising out of any personal injury or property damage by the intentional or negligent acts or omissions of the Club.
Should any member, designee, immediate family member or guest file a legal action against Serralles Hotel, Inc. and Southworth Golf Management or the Club for any claim and fail to obtain judgment therein against them, the member shall be liable to Serralles Hotel, Inc. and Southworth Golf Management and the Club for all costs and expenses incurred by them in the defense of such legal action, including reasonable attorneys’ fees (including fees required in connection with appellate proceedings).
Reservations may be required from time to time. Reservations are taken on a first-come, first-serve basis by pre-registering with the appropriate personnel of the Club.
Members are required to make reservations in advance for all special events and Club sponsored parties. A full charge will be levied against those members who fail to either honor their reservations for special events and Club sponsored parties or fail to cancel their reservations during the cancellation period. The Club will establish the cancellation policy from time to time.
Each member must file with the Membership Office the mailing address and any changes thereto, to which all notices and invoices of the Club are to be mailed. Members shall be deemed to have received mailings from the Club ten days after they have been mailed to the address on file with the Membership Office. In the absence of an address filing with the Membership Office, any Club mailing may, with the same effect as described above, be addressed as management of the Club Facilities believes is most likely to cause its prompt delivery.
It is suggested that every member provide their email address to the Membership Office. It is beneficial for receiving all Club communications.
The Club provides a variety of social, cultural and recreational events in which all members are encouraged to participate.
The Club desires to encourage the use of the Club Facilities by members and other persons permitted by the Club for private parties, on any day or evening, provided it does not materially interfere with the normal operation of the Club Facilities, or with the services regularly available to the members.
Private parties are not permitted on the Club Facilities unless prior approval is obtained from management of the Club Facilities. Members should contact management of the Club Facilities for available dates. The member sponsoring the private party shall be responsible for the charges incurred by the guests, the conduct of the guests, for any damage caused by the guests and the installation of party decor and shall be responsible for the removal of all such party decor following the event.
Special event functions will be scheduled from time to time at the discretion of the Club.
The Club is not responsible for any articles placed in the lockers or left in the locker rooms.
All clothing must be kept in lockers. Clothing left out will be collected and put in a storage room and if not reclaimed within thirty days will be disposed of by management of the Club Facilities.
Anyone responsible for undue carelessness in keeping the locker rooms clean and orderly will be subject to disciplinary action or fine by the Club.
Guests of members may be extended guest privileges subject to payment of applicable guest fees and charges and compliance with the rules and regulations established by the Club. Guest privileges may be denied, withdrawn or revoked at any time for reasons considered sufficient by the Club at its sole discretion.
Although it is the intention of the Club to accommodate guests without inconvenience to the members, the Club reserves the right to limit the number of guests that accompany a member on any given day or other time period. The Club also reserves the right to limit the number of times a specific guest may accompany a member during any annual period.
Members must register their guests with the Golf Shop. Guests must be accompanied by the member at all times when using any facility at Costa Caribe Golf & Country Club, unless otherwise permitted by the Club.
Members are responsible for the conduct of their guests while at the Club Facilities. If the manner, deportment or appearance of any guest is deemed to be unsatisfactory, the sponsoring member shall, at the request of the Club, cause such guest to leave the Club Facilities.
The Rules of Golf of the United States Golf Association (“U.S.G.A.”) together with the Rules of Etiquette as adopted by the U.S.G.A. shall be the rules of The Reserve Golf Club, except when in conflict with local rules.
The Club Activities Board will notify members of future fundraising events and other times when use of the golf course will be restricted.
All players, especially children and beginning golfers, are expected to learn and observe the fundamentals of golf etiquette.
“Cutting-in” is not permitted at any time. All play shall start at #1 tee unless otherwise directed by Golf Shop personnel.
Practice is not allowed on the golf course. The practice facilities must be used for all practice.
Golf Rangers may be on duty to help regulate play and enforce golf cart regulations. The Golf Rangers have full authority on the golf course to enforce all rules and speed of play.
Slow play is not tolerated. In the interest of all, players should play without delay. No player should play until the players in front are safely out of range. Foursomes should complete an eighteen-hole round in four hours and twenty minutes. If a foursome or other group of players is unable to maintain adequate speed of play and fails to keep their place on the course, they must allow the following group to play through. Golf Rangers have the authority to stop a slow playing group to allow the following group(s) to play through or to require the slow playing group to pick up their balls and move forward to catch up with the group ahead.
Continued slow play by players will be noted and the golf staff will attempt to improve such player’s skills to enable them to complete play within four hours and ten minutes. If such efforts do not result in the required completion time, the Club may limit the play of such players to times other than prime playing times.
All players who stop after playing nine holes for any reason must occupy the next tee before the following players arrive at the tee or they will lose their position on the golf course and must get permission from the starter to resume play.
Players are requested to pick up tees after driving. Players should be careful in discarding broken tees since the tees damage the mowers and puncture golf cart tires.
Each player must have a golf bag and a set of clubs in order to play
All tournament play must be approved in advance by the Golf Professional.
Appropriate golf attire is required for all players on the Golf Course and Practice Facility. Members and designees are expected to insure that immediate family members and guests adhere to such rules. Members should remind their guests of the dress policy prior to arrival at the Club to avoid embarrassment for the member and guest.
Acceptable
Shirts with collars and sleeves, slacks and golf shorts up to three inches above the knee are considered appropriate attire.
Skirts, slacks, golf shorts up to three inches above the knee are considered appropriate attire.
Appropriate spikeless golf shoes or approved shoes are required on the golf course and practice facility.
Unacceptable
Tank tops, tee shirts, fishnet tops, cut-offs, jams, sweat pants, jeans, bathing suits, gym shorts, tennis shorts or other athletic shorts more than three inches above the knee are not permitted.
Halter tops, tank tops, tee shirts, fishnet tops, cut-offs, jeans, bathing suits, sweat pants, jogging attire, short shorts, tennis skirts or tennis shorts are not permitted on the Golf Course and Practice Facility.
Use of shoes other than spikeless golf shoes must be approved by the Golf Shop.
This dress code is mandatory for all players. Improperly dressed golfers will be asked to change before playing. If you are in doubt concerning your attire, please check with the Golf Shop before starting play.
The golf course may not be used for any purpose except golf. Any non-golf activities such as picnicking, biking, soccer, football, recreational walking, jogging, walking of pets, skateboarding, in-line skating, ball hawking and similar activities are not permitted on the cart paths or golf course.
If lightning is in the area, all golf play shall cease and players should seek appropriate shelter immediately.
Management may close the golf course to play at any time, at its sole discretion.
No beverage coolers are permitted on the golf course unless supplied by the Club.
“Discontinued Play” policy for inclement weather is as follows: less than four holes played — full eighteen-hole credit; less than thirteen holes played — nine-hole credit. It is the sole responsibility of the player to apply for a credit from the Golf Shop on the day that play is discontinued.
Foursomes control the speed of play. Twosomes and threesomes should not expect to play through foursomes and should not exert any pressure on the groups ahead. Foursomes shall have the right of way.
Twosomes and singles will be grouped with other players, if available, at the discretion of the Golf Shop. Singles shall have no priority on the golf course and shall be permitted to play only at the discretion of the Golf Shop.
Fivesomes are not permitted on the golf course unless permitted in advance by Golf Shop personnel.
“Course closed” or “hole closed” signs are to be adhered to without exception.
The Club reserves the right to accommodate requests to have outings from time to time. Notices of these outings will be posted indicating the hours during which the outing will take place.
The hours of play and Golf Shop hours will be posted in the Golf Shop. The Golf Course Superintendent is authorized to determine when the golf course is suitable for play. The decision of the Golf Course Superintendent shall be final. In the absence of the Golf Course Superintendent, the Golf Professional on duty shall make this decision.
All golfers must have a starting time reserved through the Golf Shop. The staff will assign the starting time depending on availability.
Club Members initially enjoy a 30-day sign-up privilege to reserve golf starting times.
Persons reserving a golf starting time must give their name (and, if applicable, membership number) and the names of the players in their group at the time of reservation.
Starting time changes must be approved by the Golf Shop. Be courteous to other members and notify the Golf Shop of any cancellations as soon as possible.
Players who fail to cancel their starting time 24 hours prior to their scheduled starting time may be charged a no-show fee established by the Club.
The practice range is open during normal operating hours as posted in the Golf Shop. At times to be posted in the Golf Shop, the practice range will be closed for general maintenance.
Range balls are for use on the practice range only and may not be removed from the practice range. Range balls may not be used on the golf course.
Balls must be hit from designated areas only.
Proper golf attire is required on the practice range.
Carts are to be restricted to cart paths at all times.
Golf carts shall not be used on the Club Facilities by a member, designee, immediate family member or guest without proper assignment and registration in the Golf Shop.
The use of golf carts is mandatory.
Golf carts may only be used on the golf course when the golf course is open for play. Golf carts are not to be driven to residences at any time.
The Club may require that carts remain on cart paths to facilitate the grow-in of the golf course and based on course and weather conditions. Players will be informed of this policy prior to beginning play.
Each operator of a golf cart must be at least sixteen years of age and have a valid automobile driver’s license.
Only two persons and two sets of golf clubs are permitted per golf cart.
Carts are required to remain on golf cart paths, without exception, on Par 3 holes and practice facility.
Always use golf cart paths where provided, especially near tees and greens. Except on golf cart paths, do not drive a golf cart within thirty feet of a green, tee or bunker.
Never drive a golf cart through a hazard or waste area.
Be careful to avoid soft areas on fairways, especially after rains. Use the rough wherever possible.
Operation of a golf cart is at the risk of the operator. Cost of repair to a golf cart which is damaged by a member, designee, immediate family member or guest will be charged to the member or, in the case of damage by a guest, the cost of repair will be charged to the sponsoring member or guest’s credit card. Members using a golf cart will be held fully responsible for any and all damages, including personal injury and property damage, that are caused by the operation of the golf cart by the member, designee, immediate family member or guests, and the members/guests shall reimburse Serralles Hotel, Inc./Southworth Golf Management and the Club for any and all damages they may sustain by reason of operation of the golf cart.
The member, designee and guest using a golf cart accepts and assumes all responsibility for liability connected with operation of the golf cart. The member/guest also expressly indemnifies and agrees to hold harmless Serralles Hotel, Inc./Southworth Golf Management and the Club and their directors, officers, managers, members, partners, employees, affiliates, representatives and agents, from any and all damages, whether direct or consequential, arising from or related to the use and operation of the golf cart by the member, designee, immediate family member and any guest.
The use of privately owned golf carts is not permitted on the golf course.
Violations of the golf cart rules may result in loss of golf cart privileges and/or playing privileges.
Handicaps are computed under the supervision of the Golf Professional in accordance with the current U.S.G.A. Handicap System.
All members, designees and guests with a U.S.G.A. approved handicap may participate in Club tournaments. Handicaps will be required for all Club events. All handicaps submitted may be reviewed by the tournament committee.
After each round of golf, players must enter their score in the handicap computer located in the Golf Shop.
Failure to post a score may result in the Golf Shop posting a score equal to the lowest score of the offending member’s last twenty rounds.
The Golf Professional will determine if there are violations by golfers in turning in their scores and has the right to adjust handicaps.
Persons using the golf facilities should do their part to make a round of golf at Costa Caribe Golf & Country Club a pleasant experience for everyone. Here are some suggestions:
Do not waste time. Anticipate the club or clubs you may need and go directly to your ball. Always be near your ball to play promptly when it is your turn. If a player is delayed in making his shot, it would be courteous for such player to indicate to another player to play.
The time required to hole out on and around the green is a chief cause of slow play. Study and clear the line of your putt while others are doing the same. Be ready to putt when it is your turn.
Players should ensure that greens are not damaged by putting down bags or the flagsticks and that the hole is not damaged by standing close to it or by removing the flagstick or the ball from the hole. The flagstick should be properly replaced in the hole before the players leave the green.
No one should move, talk or stand close to or directly behind the ball or the hole when a player is addressing the ball or making a stroke.
When approaching a green, park your golf cart on the cart path on the best direct line to the next tee. This can save about twenty minutes per round. Never leave the golf cart in front of the green where you will have to go back to get it, while the following players wait for you to get out of the way.
When play of a hole is completed, leave the green promptly and proceed to the next tee without delay. Do the scoring for the completed hole while the others in your group are playing from the next tee.
If you are not holding your place on the course (see General Golf Rules #7), allow the players behind to play through. Do the same if you stop to search for a lost ball.
Repair your ball marks on the greens. If you see unrepaired ball marks repair them also. Remind your playing partners to observe this courtesy.
Repair and/or fill your fairway divots with sand provided.
Carefully rake bunkers after use and place the rake outside the bunker.
