Guests are encouraged to use our bag drop when they arrive at the golf course. Our guest services representative will take their bag and place it on the appropriate cart.
Guests should check in at the Pro Shop and pay for their fees if necessary. If the member intends to pay for the guest fees please make the Pro Shop aware of this in advance.
Guests are required to follow golf etiquette at all times on the golf course, keeping in mind the other members that are on the golf course. Etiquette means following dress code at all times while on the golf course, following the pace of play guide lines, obeying cart rules, raking bunkers, fixing ball marks, replacing or filling divots.
Whistle Bear does not accept cash, although we do accept debit or credit card, in addition to our member account chit system, at all payment stations in the club house and on the golf course. If a member wishes to give signing privileges to a guest they may do so by emailing us in advance with their member number and name of guest.
Gratuities
Whistle Bear Golf Club has an automatic gratuity on all items. These gratuities collect are paid to the staff on their pay cheque.
The highest standards of courtesy, consideration and behavior are a condition of guests at Whistle Bear Golf Club. Members, as well as their guests, will be held accountable for their demeanor at all times. Only members in good standing and their guests are entitled to use the clubhouse, course or grounds. The rights of any member to the privileges of the Club shall coexist with the period of his or her membership. The Club deems that all members, upon acceptance to the Club, have given their assent to follow the rules and guidelines of the Club.
Any member or guest causing damage or destruction to any Club property shall be held directly responsible for such damage or destruction. No member or guest shall be permitted to remove any Club property.
Cellular Devices must, at all times, be on vibrate or on silent mode. Cellular Devices may not be used if they affect pace of play or if the conversation can be heard by others
Guests are welcome to use both the practice green and the driving range facilities. Practice golf balls are provided at no charge and are set on the tee deck ready for use. Guests are also welcome to use the short game area at their leisure. If guests plan to walk the golf course, courtesy carts are available for transportation to and from the practice facility.
Please note that practice facilities, excluding clubhouse practice green, will be closed on Monday’s and Thursday’s until 10am.
Members and guests who are not properly attired in accordance with the Club’s dress code will be refused access to the facilities. It is the responsibility of the member introducing a guest to the Club, to insure that the guest is wearing the appropriate attire. Club management and staff have been advised and are obligated to strictly enforce the dress code rules at all times. The golf staff has the right to refuse play should the dress code not be followed.
Gentlemen’s Attire
When utilizing the golf practice facilities or playing golf, the men’s dress code consists of:
The men’s dress code also applies to Junior Boys.
Ladies Attire
When utilizing the golf practice facilities or playing golf, the women’s dress code consists of:
The woman’s dress code also applies to Junior Girls.
Shoes
Proper golf footwear is required. (Soft spiked golf shoes or running shoes). Conversion of metal spiked golf shoes will be available in the Pro Shop for a nominal fee. Extra time is required to do this, and may not be possible the same day of your outing.
Members are responsible for the attire of their guests.
Dress regulations are the same for seniors and juniors.
It is the responsibility of all members and their guests to maintain a pace of play of four (4) hours and ten (10) minutes. When there is a clear hole open in front of you, allow the group following to play through. This is a rule of golf, and as such, is not a courtesy, but mandatory.
At whatever speed you may be playing, the rule still applies:
Players should be ready to play as soon as it is their turn to play. When playing on or near the putting green, they should leave their bags or carts in such a position as will enable quick movement off the green and towards the next tee. When the play of a hole has been completed, players should immediately leave the putting green.
If a player believes his ball may be lost outside a water hazard or is out of bounds, to save time, he should play a provisional ball.
As of May 1, 2009, the provincial Highway Act penalties have been increased and the acceptable blood/alcohol level reduced to 0.05 from 0.08. It is against the law for the Club or any licensed establishment to serve members or guests to the point of intoxication. In addition, the Club may share liability for damages and injury caused by anyone it may have served to intoxication. The Club does not wish harm to any of its members or guests, nor does it wish harm to others. For this reason, staff will not serve anyone to intoxication. The Club believes that its members and guests come to the club for an enjoyable social outing and is happy to provide the same. The Club asks that all of the members participate in achieving this objective.
The laws of Ontario and recent court judgments make it clear that golf clubs and other liquor serving establishments must accept responsibility for actions involving the serving of alcohol, beer and wine. In Ontario, it is illegal to serve alcoholic beverages to those under the age of 19 and to any person who appears in the server’s mind to have consumed alcohol to a point of creating a potential inconvenience or danger to himself/herself or others.
The Board of Directors, Members Committee and Management expect that these and all rules and regulations governing alcohol sales will be followed by Club staff involved in the service of alcohol. All alcohol service staff must be and are certified in Smart Serve. Supplemental in-house training to all service staff is provided annually.
There are a number of rules of etiquette which each member should observe for the benefit of the membership as a whole. Listed below are a few important rules each member should be aware of and adhere to:
The Members Committee, or the various committees appointed by the Board in the exercise of powers, deal with all matters pertaining to the conduct of the Club and its members.
If members are involved in or observe any of the above actions or behaviour, the Club will take the following procedures:
If we have experienced large amounts of precipitation carts may be required to stay on the cart paths throughout their round.
We prefer to have all carts drive in the fairway although driving in and out of the rough at 90 degrees is acceptable.
Diving in the fescue or long grass is not acceptable as it will create damage to the grass.
We hope you enjoy your day with us at Whistle Bear.