2020 Golf Guide

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2020 Member Golf Guide

Silver Lake Country Club

Club House: (330) 688-6066 

Pro Shop: (330) 688-6016    

Fax: (330) 688-2479 

www.silverlakeclub.com

www.SLCCproshop.blogspot.com

1325 Graham Road

Silver Lake, OH  44224-2999

-Established 1957-

Welcome to the 2020 Season

Dear Members,

Welcome to another wonderful season of warm welcomes, magic moments, and fond farewells at Silver Lake Country Club.  

Our entire staff is dedicated to ensuring that you enjoy every moment at the club.  If there is ever anything that we can do for you, please let us know.

This booklet provides important information regarding golf course policies, tournament traditions, and much more.

See you at the Club,

David Mottice, PGA

Head Golf Professional

TABLE OF CONTENTS

   

OUR HISTORY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

CELLULAR PHONES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  5

GOLF DRESS CODE  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

GOLF HOURS OF OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 

GOLF STARTING TIMES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  8

GROUP PLAY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

MEMBER FEES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 

GUEST FEES & POLICIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 

RAIN POLICY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 

GOLF SERVICE CHARGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

HANDICAPS & POSTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

CONDITIONS OF COMPETITION . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
THE  PLAYERS CLUB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . .14   

THE FORWARD TEE CLUB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

TOURNAMENT TRADITIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

GREEN TO GOLF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 

GCGA & WADGA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

NOGA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

USGA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

SOCIAL, SOCIAL ELITE, & NON-RESIDENT. . .26

JUNIOR/DEPENDENT GOLF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

LOCKER FEES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

LESSONS & INSTRUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

GOLF SUPPLIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

THE HOLE-IN-ONE CLUB  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

GOLF SHOP CREDITS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

THE PRACTICE RANGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

GRATUITIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

COURSE MARKINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  32

For additional information, tournament results, Player of the Year Points Lists, and MORE!!!

Visit the Professional Shop BLOG at:

www.SLCCproshop.blogspot.com

OUR HISTORY

(From the 1923 Harpers Official Golf Guide)

Silver Lake Country Club as we presently know it was re-established as a Club in 1957.  According to “Harper’s Official Golf Guide”, the original Silver Lake Country Club was established in 1918 and featured a Bert Way designed golf course which was not constructed until 1920.  The course was considered the “sportiest in the section” measuring 6415 yards. The original clubhouse was on the south shore of Crystal Lake.  Holes 1 and 2 went north around the east side of Crystal Lake, holes 3 through 16 where situated where our current golf course is, and holes 17 and 18 returned to the clubhouse around the west side of Crystal Lake.

(The Original Silver Lake Country Club Clubhouse) 

   

The clubs first  teaching professional was Arthur Smith who is most noted for winning the 1905 Western Open (which was considered a  Major Championship at the time). He also is credited with multiple Ohio Open victories as well as winning the Western PA Open twice.  Smith also finished 9th in the 1914 US Open and 10th in the 1905 US Open.  He played in 5 US Opens finishing in the Top 30 in all 5.

Silver Lake remained an active club until at least 1929.  World War II is credited with the eventual closing of the Club and abandonment of the original golf course.  

In 1958, an up and coming design team of Larry Packard & Brent Wadsworth were awarded the contract to layout and construct the current Silver Lake Country Club golf course.  Silver Lake Country Club was one of if not the earliest, of the team’s 18 hole designs.  

Larry Packard went on to become one of the most prolific Golf Course Architects in the world designing over 250 courses.  He is credited with being the first to design free-form (non-rectangular) tee boxes and his signature hole the “Double Dog-Leg” is ever present in all of his designs especially his most famous, The Copperhead Course at Innisbrook a regular stop on  the PGA Tour.  Larry Packard passed away at the age of 101 in January of 2014.  He is one of only four individuals who have been awarded the ASGCA Distinguished Service Award.

Packard and Wadsworth spent a week exploring and surveying the land to determine whether a course could be constructed to fit on the 120 acres available. Previous architects had turned down the project as not feasible; however, these two gentlemen submitted their findings and were selected to proceed with their final plan.

Brent Wadsworth, then 29, was a graduate of Penn State’s agronomy program. He was married to Jean and had two children under the age of three.

While seeking out a construction crew to build the course, Mr. Wadsworth moved his family into the small house that remained on the property. (This is now the site of the current practice range.) He worked very closely with The Frank Lucco Company during the entire process and construction finally began in June of 1958. Nine holes opened for play on June 20, 1959, using our present second hole as the No. 1 hole. The small house that the Wadsworth family was living in was converted into a temporary clubhouse. Golfers were then shuttled to the first tee on the top of the hill.

Thus was the beginning of the Wadsworth Golf Course Construction Company, which grew from its birth at Silver Lake Country Club in 1958 into the largest golf course construction company in the world. They have completed nearly 700 golf courses.  They have built courses in 46 states, as well as courses in Japan, Mexico, the Philippines and Guam. They have rebuilt, renovated and remodeled a number of well-known courses such as Pinehurst, The Greenbrier, Harbour Town and the Amen Corner at Augusta National. Mr. Wadsworth was the recipient of the Donald Ross Award presented by the American Golf Course Architects Association. He is the only builder that has been honored with this award that is primarily presented to architects.

Over the years, SLCC Members, Emmett and Alice Monroe have kept in touch with the Wadsworths. Mr. Wadsworth informed the Monroes that he and his wife would be passing through Ohio on their way to Pinehurst and would love to see his first course. On September 21, 2003, Mr. and Mrs. Wadsworth came back to the Club that started it all. It was arranged for them to be given a cart tour of the golf course. The Monroes reported that both Mr. and Mrs. Wadsworth were so excited, thrilled and proud of what Silver Lake Country Club has become. Mr. Wadsworth was so impressed to see how the course has matured that he was close to tears. In a letter to the Monroes, Mr. Wadsworth wrote, “The tour of the golf course just plain took our breath away. Jean and I consistently talk about how lucky we were to start our business at Silver Lake with so many good people.”

Silver Lake Country Club is truly blessed with such a wonderful history and is truly a “historic” course being one of Larry Packard’s earliest designs as well as the birthplace of the Wadsworth Golf Course Construction Company.

GENERAL 

Members are responsible for having knowledge of as well as adhering to Club rules and policies and ensuring that their Guests do the same. We are a Soft Spikes only club.  FIVESOMES will be permitted on any day at the discretion/approval of the Professional Staff. All FIVESOMES must adhere to the pace of play guidelines set forth by the club.

To speed play, any group regardless of size must invite the following group to "play through" if there is an open hole ahead.  Slow players must permit faster players to play through.  Rounds should take no more than 4 hours to complete.  It is the responsibility of each member to ensure that their group does not fall behind.  Members of the Silver Lake Staff have full authority to take corrective action if a group falls behind (including asking a group to skip a hole in order to regain position).

CELLULAR PHONES 

Cellular phones are to be turned to silent while on club property. Cellular phone use in the clubhouse should be restricted to common areas.  Please use common courtesy in using cellular phones in the clubhouse and on the golf course.  Pace of Play shall not be hindered by the use of a cellular telephone.

GOLF DRESS CODE

Proper attire for Male Golfers includes slacks, appropriate length golf shorts and collared shirts. Collared shirts include turtleneck and mock turtleneck shirts. Hats must be worn with the bill facing forward at all times. Standard golf shirts must be worn tucked into pants or shorts except for those specifically designed to be worn un-tucked.  (Meaning the shirt is the same length front to back and extends only to just below the belt line)

Proper attire for Female Golfers includes slacks, appropriate length golf skirts and shorts, and appropriate golf shirts. Hats must be worn with the bill facing forward at all times.

Specifically prohibited for males and females are cargo shorts*, cut-off shorts, camouflage, halter tops, tank tops, swimwear, overly revealing clothing, jeans and denim clothing, t-shirts with logos or other printing, sweatshirts/hoodies, sweatpants, athletic wear, yoga/workout pants and jogging attire. 

*Cargo shorts differ from permitted attire as follows: “cargo shorts” consist of a garment with 4 or more pockets, and/or pockets that are stitched to the outside of the fabric.  They are distinctive because the pockets are accompanied by an overlying flap.

Appropriate footwear for males and females includes soft-spike golf shoes, spikeless golf shoes or smooth-soled athletic shoes. Any footwear that may damage the golf course will not be permitted. Members and Guests are encouraged to use the locker rooms to change clothing and shoes.

The Golf Professional Staff has been directed to enforce this rule.  It is the Member's responsibility to advise their Guests on the dress code prior to their arrival. 

GOLF HOURS OF OPERATIONS

April 1st - TPC Opening Day

Tee Times will begin off the 1st tee at 9:00 AM on Monday through Friday. Tee Times will begin off the 1st tee at 8:00 AM on Saturdays and Sundays (Weather Dependent).

TPC Opening Day - TPC Closing Day

Tee Times will begin off the 1st tee at 8:00 AM on Monday through Friday. Tee Times will begin off the 1st tee & 10th tee at 7:30AM on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays.

TPC Closing Day - November 1st 

Tee Times will begin off the 1st tee at 9:00 AM on Monday through Friday. Tee Times will begin off the 1st tee at 8:00 AM on Saturdays and Sundays.

November 1st - March 31st

The Golf Course will be open for play dependent on weather.  Tee Times will begin no earlier than 9:00 AM. The Professional Staff will communicate with the members if any restrictions may apply during this time (Weather Dependent).

Professional Shop Hours

The Professional Shop will be open one half hour before the first available tee time of any given day.  Please contact the Professional Shop for current hours of operation.

GOLF STARTING TIMES 

Starting times may be reserved online through the club’s website or by calling the Professional Shop direct.  Tee times may be reserved 30 days in advance.  All players should be available for play at least 10 minutes before their scheduled time.  A tee time will be forfeited if the group is not on the tee at their scheduled time.  No exceptions will be made and this rule of forfeiture shall be enforced. 

All tee times shall be played off of the first tee unless otherwise scheduled or permitted by a Member of the Professional Staff.

Each Member must register in the Professional Shop and sign in before their round.  Any operator of a golf cart must have a valid drivers license.  Members ARE permitted to carry their own clubs at any time. No personal pull or push carts are permitted at any time on the golf course unless approved so for a private event. 

THE GROUPS AT SILVER LAKE

One of the great traditions at Silver Lake Country Club is our “Group Play”.  Group Play was designed so that Members would need not bother themselves with  the pains of organizing a game or foursome.  Instead, tee times are set aside for our various Groups on weekends as well as a few weekdays.  Members may sign up in any Group they wish via our online tee time system or by asking a member of the Professional Staff.  When signing up for a particular Group, one should note when the first tee time which has been reserved for that group is, and be ready to play at that time.  As a particular Group’s first tee times approaches, the Professional Staff will randomly pair players together and assign order of play.  

All Groups are open to all Golf, Limited Golf, and Social Members. Each Group has it’s own personality as well as friendly games.  Members may invite a Guest to play in a Group as well.  It is asked that when a Member wishes to entertain more than one Guest to reserve a non-group tee time.

For more information on our Groups, or if you are interested in forming a new Group, please contact a member of the Professional Staff.    

If a Group has not filled their allocated tee times within 24 hours of the first tee time, those unfilled tee times will be released.  The staff at Silver Lake understands that not always does one wish to play in a group.  Regular tee times are made available in and around Group play. 

MEMBER FEES

18 Hole Member Cart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  22.75+

9 Hole Member Cart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  13.75+

18 Hole Member Push Cart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  .12+

9 Hole Member Push Cart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6+

Children ages 15 and under ride free when accompanied by an adult

ANNUAL CART LEASES 

Single Unlimited Cart Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  1,150+

Couple Unlimited Cart Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,000+

Family Unlimited Cart Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2200+

The Cart Lease Program shall run from March 1st through December 31st.

GUEST FEES 

18 Hole Guest Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  54.00

9 Hole Guest Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  34.00 

18 Hole Family Guest Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  44.00 

9 Hole Family Guest Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  29.00

Unaccompanied Guest Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  73 / 43

Student Guest Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 / 23

Rental Sets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40+ per day

18 hole Guest fees shall be reduced by $20 all day on Non-Holiday Mondays and after 3:00 PM Tuesday through Sunday (9 hole rates shall be reduced by $10 during the same times).  Unaccompanied rates are not subject to any discounts.

A Guest who has played 18 holes may replay for a cart fee. 

A Guest may visit the club for golf a maximum of 6 times per year excluding special Member/Guest events.  

A “Family” Guest shall include children age 25 and older, parents, siblings, and in-laws of the like.

Unaccompanied Guests must be sponsored by a Full Golf or Limited Golf Member, be registered with the Professional Shop, and green fees charged before beginning play.  Greens fees will be charged to the Member’s account unless a Member of the Professional Staff is directed otherwise by the Member.  

Each foursome must contain a member on Weekends and Holidays before noon.

RAIN POLICY

14 or more holes played . . . . . . . .18 Hole Fees Apply

6-13 Holes played . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Hole Fees Apply

5 or Less Holes played . . . . . . . . . . . . No Fees Apply

GOLF SERVICE CHARGES 

Mandatory fees will be charged at the beginning of each golf season to each full golf membership. These fees include the Practice Range Fee of $150, as well as one Bag Storage Fee of $100 per golf membership.  Additional bags shall incur a charge of $100 for Member bags and $50 for Dependent bags. 

HANDICAPS AND POSTING 

Any Silver Lake Country Club Member may elect to have a GHIN handicap account for score tracking and tournament play purposes.  Each handicap account shall incur a fee of $45.  

All Handicaps are computed utilizing the USGA GHIN Handicap System through the Northern Ohio Golf Association. Every golfer has a duty and responsibility to report all acceptable 9 and 18 hole scores for handicap purposes in an accurate and timely manner.  

The Handicap Committee establishes, implements and supervises the system for the equitable establishment of golf handicaps of all golf playing members.  Should an acceptable score not be posted for any 18 or 9 hole round, the Handicap Committee may post a score equal to the player’s lowest handicap differential.

A score shall be entered for an uncompleted hole (up to 5 holes for an 18 hole round and 2 holes for a 9 hole round) as par plus any handicap stroke (if applicable) or equal to the highest score permissible via equitable stroke control.

No golfer shall avoid entering a score by reason of picking up on one or more holes.   

For more information on the USGA Handicap System please visit USGA.org or speak with a member of your Professional Staff.

CONDITIONS OF COMPETITION

  

All Members and their Guests shall conduct themselves in a manner as that defined in the USGA Rules of Golf in Section 1- Etiquette. 

Silver Lake Country Club does NOT require adherence to the USGA’s “Groove Rule” for club events unless otherwise noted.  A member and their guest must have an established USGA Handicap Index to participate in The TPC Open Invitational (Member/guest) or the Forward Tee Club Invitational. The USGA’s Handicap System is used to determine Course Handicap for all Club Events when applicable.  

THE PLAYERS CLUB

The Players Club at SLCC (TPC) is an optional program for all Primary or Spousal, Full Golf Members over the age of 18 who are interested in competitive golf.  An annual fee of $125 is collected each spring by the TPC which includes spring and fall banquets, prize money for weekly TPC events, as well as year end awards. 

A Member must have 5 current scores posted to their SLCC handicap account in order to participate in all events except TPC Club Championships in which a minimum of 20 scores are required in order to compete.  

The TPC at Silver Lake consists of “first tee events” held on weekends and various weekdays throughout the year as well as our “Major Events”.    Competitors may elect to play from either the WHITE or BLUE TEES or if their age combined with their handicap index are equal to or greater then 90 (unless otherwise noted for a specific event) they may elect to play from the GOLD TEES   Course Handicap Adjustments will be made according the the USGA Handicap System for players competing from different tees.  The WHITE TEES shall be the designated teeing area unless otherwise stated. The USGA Handicap Manual Rule 3-5 (Players Competing from Different Tees or Men and Women from Same Tees) shall be used for all net events as well as for flighting purposes in gross events.

Prize money and TPC Player of the Year points are awarded in the form of Pro Shop Credit for each event.  These points as well as points earned in TPC “Major Events” are tallied over the course of the year to determine the TPC “Player of the Month” as well as the TPC “Player of the Year”.  The TPC “Player of the Year” award is the considered the most prestigious award that is presented to a Silver Lake Country Club Member.

Each year we feature our “Major Events” which consist of season long match play events, single day events, and multi day events.  These events are available to TPC Members Only and require additional entry fees:

TPC Opening Day

Four Person Teams - ABCD Blind Draw

18 HOLE FORMAT: 2 Best Ball of 4 - Shamble

*Each Team is required to use 3 Tee Shots Per Player* 

(80% HDCP)

WHITE & GOLD TEES

TPC President Cup Matches

Individual Season Long Match Play Event 

FORMAT: 18 Hole Individual Match Play 

(100% HDCP, stroked off the low ball)

Seeding based on previous year’s Player of the Year Point List.with defending champion as the #1 seed

WHITE TEES

2019 Club Championship

FORMAT: Individual Gross Match Play

The TPC Flighted Match Play will be contested when the TPC Club Championship is a stroke play event & the TPC Stroke Play Championships will be held when the TPC Club Championship is a match play event.  

FLIGHTS

Championship Flight: 4.9 Index or lower

A Flight: 5.0 to 9.9 Index

B Flight: 10.0 to 14.9 Index

C Flight: 15.0  & UP Index

CHAMPIONSHIP FLIGHT: BLUE TEES

ALL OTHER FLIGHTS: WHITE TEES

TPC Blazer Matches

Season Long Team Match Play Event 

Two stroke play qualifiers are held in which 16 teams from each qualifier move on to Match Play.  In the event of a tie for the 16th seed, the USGA Recommended method of a Score Card Playoff will be used to settle said ties.

18 HOLE QUALIFIER FORMAT: 1 Best Ball of 2 (90% HDCP)

18 HOLE MATCH PLAY FORMAT: Better Ball Match Play 

(90% HDCP stroked off the Low Ball)

Champions receive the coveted 

SLCC SILVER BLAZER

WHITE TEES

TPC Two Person Scramble

Choose your own partner

18 HOLE FORMAT: Traditional Scramble

 The Team Handicap will be the combination of 35% of the A Players Course Handicap and 15% of the B Players Course Handicap. 

WHITE TEES

TPC Member Member

Choose your own partner - Tee Time Event
36 hole Two day event

9 HOLE FORMATS: Better Ball, Scramble, Shamble, & Alternate Shot

WHITE TEES

TPC Senior Championship

36 Hole Individual Medal Play (Gross & Net)

Ages 50 & UP - Players are Flighted in Ages

100% HDCP for Net Scoring

WHITE TEES

TPC Net & Gross Club Championship

36 Hole Individual Medal Play (100% Handicap)

Flighted Event.  Player with lowest score after 36 holes amongst all flights is the Net Club Champion. 

In the event of a tie when determining the Net Club Champion, a sudden death playoff will take place starting on Hole #1.  Handicaps of all players in the playoff will be stroked off of the low player.  

WHITE TEES

TPC Closing Day

Four Person Teams - ABCD Blind Draw 

18 HOLE FORMAT: 1-2-3 Best Ball 

(80% HDCP)

WHITE & GOLD TEES

TPC Tournament of Champions

The Top 36 on the TPC Player of the Year Points List will be invited to play in a Stroke Play Competition at the end of the year. 

FORMAT: 18 Hole Individual Net* / 5 Hole Shoot Out

WHITE TEES

THE FORWARD TEE CLUB

The Forward Tee Club is open to Golf Members only.  Annual Fees for 18 Hole FTC Members are $100, 9 Hole FTC Members $75, or $150 for both all of which are collected by the FTC. The FTC meets regularly on Tuesday and Thursday mornings and play a variety of fun and challenging formats over the course of 18 Holes on Tuesdays and 9 Holes on Thursdays. On Wednesday Evenings  (from Memorial Day until Labor Day), the FTC will have a standing Stableford game.  Competitors may play from the RED TEES or from the ORANGE TEES if their age combined with their handicap index are equal to or greater then 90 (unless otherwise noted for a specific event).   The USGA Handicap Manual Rule 3-5 (Players Competing from Different Tees or Men and Women from Same Tees) shall be used for all net events.  

Unless otherwise specified, play is scheduled on Tuesdays for a shotgun start at 9:00 AM from FTC Opening Day to Memorial Day, 8:30 AM from Memorial Day to Labor Day, and 9:00 AM from Labor Day to FTC Closing Day.  Thursday events feature Tee Times starting at 9:00 AM.  For more information on this group, please contact a member of the Professional Staff.    

Each year the FTC features “Major Events” which consist of  single day events and multi day events.  These events are for Forward Tee Club Members Only:

FTC Opening Day

All of our FTC Members are invited to join us for a day of golf, fun, and friendship.

FORMAT: 

ABC Step-A-Side Scramble
 9 HOLES

RED & ORANGE TEES

The FTC Diamond Derby

FORMAT: 2 Best Balls of 3 - 18 Holes

ABC Blind Draw

Parimutuel Wagering on teams open to all members with proceeds to be donated to the SLCC Scholarship Fund

*WINE BOTTLE EVENT*

RED & ORANGE TEES

The FTC Emerald Derby

FORMAT: 1 Best Ball of 2 - 9 Holes

Choose your own Partner

*WINE BOTTLE EVENT*

RED & ORANGE TEES

The FTC Beat the Pro

FORMAT: Individual Net Score VS The Head Golf Professional’s Gross Score - 18 Holes

Beat the Pro and receive a commemorative

 Bag Tag for your accomplishment!

RED & ORANGE TEES

The FTC Buddy Buddy

FORMAT: 6 Holes of Scramble, 6 of Best Ball, & 6 of aggregate.  Choose your own Partner

RED & ORANGE TEES

The FTC Solheim Cup

36 Hole Team Play Event - The field is divided into two teams.  Members of each team will be paired with another Member and take on two players of the opposing team in a variety of 9 hole formats.

RED & ORANGE TEES

The FTC Club Championship

36 Hole Medal Play 

Flighted based on Field Size

RED TEES

The 9 Hole FTC Club Championship

Individual Medal Play Championship - 18 Holes

Flighted based on Field Size

RED TEES

The FTC Invitational (Member/Guest)

Our Annual FTC Member Guest Event is a highlight each and every year.  A unique theme is selected to give each year it’s own identity.  For additional information, contact a member of the Professional Staff. 

RED TEES

FTC Closing Day

All of our FTC Members are invited to join us for a day of golf, fun, and friendship.

FORMAT: 

ABC Par 3 Scramble
 (play all 18 holes as par 3’s)

RED & ORANGE TEES

TOURNAMENT TRADITIONS

Members of Silver Lake Country Club have other options for organized golf and special events in addition to The Players Club and Red Tee Club.

 Packard & Wadsworth Invitationals

Teams consist of 1 member and 1 guest.  A member may “swing” with up to 3 guests.

18 HOLE FORMAT: 1 Net Best Ball of 2

(90% HDCP)

ALL TEES

The Open Invitational (3-Day Member/Guest)

Our Annual 3-Day Member Guest held during the Thursday, Friday, and Saturday of the British Open. 
For additional information, contact a member of the Professional Staff.  

Space is Limited to 48 Teams

The Husband & Wife Championship

GROSS: 18 Hole Aggregate Medal Play

NET: 18 Hole 1 Best Ball 2 (90% HDCP)

WHITE & RED TEES

Friday Night 2-Ball 

These 9 hole events are held every Friday evening (tee times) from the first Friday in May until Mid-September and are for Golf Members only. Each event consists of various fun formats.  A $10 entry fee is charged per 2 Person Team which MUST consists of 1 man and 1 woman.

The last Friday of each month will be a “Fired Up Friday”.   We will utilize a shotgun start and Members are invited to bring Guests for a cart fee only (entry fee will still apply).  Social, Limited Golf, and Young Executive Members are also invited to participate on “Fired Up Fridays” for Social guest Fee and Cart Fee (entry fee will still apply).  Teams must consist of two men and two women.

Dependent Members in high school or above are permitted to play in 2-Ball events provided they are teamed with a Full Golf Member and have an established GHIN handicap.
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 ALL TEES

ClubCorp Champions Classic

Each year Silver Lake Country Club sends a team to compete in the national championship at Pinehurst Resort in Pinehurst, SC.

Green Angels

The green angels is a fantastic program to introduce ladies that are new to the game, to instruction, and the etiquette of golf. 

Many friendships have been formed through green angels, and is one of the main focuses of the clinic. 

The first two sessions are spent on the driving range instilling core fundamentals that will enable our players to get out onto the golf course. 

Sessions 3 through 6 are spent on the golf course. We will pair into "new" groups for each session and play a scramble format from 100, 150, and 200 yards. 

In our final session, the group will play their own ball from 200 yards, and complete as many holes as possible. 

Each clinic is roughly 1.5 hours, and occurs weekly on Tuesday from 6pm- 730.

The 2020 Green Angels will take place on June 9,16, 24, 31, and July 7th and 14th.

A second lesson series may occur in August and September.

CWGA & WADGA

Silver Lake Country Club is a member of the  Women’s Akron District Golf Association.  Female Golf Members who may participate in either Association’s events which are held at some of the best Clubs in the area.  Annual Fees and Handicap restrictions apply for each Association. 

For additional information on either Association, please contact a member of the Professional Staff or visit:

www.WADGA.org

NORTHERN OHIO GOLF ASSOCIATION

Silver Lake Country Club is a member of the Northern Ohio Golf Association (NOGA). NOGA is a non-profit organization dedicated to “Promoting and Preserving the traditions and of the game of golf.”  

An annual fee of $25 will be charged to every male Member and male spouse Member who elects to have a USGA Handicap. Only Golf Members may participate in NOGA events.  For more information, please contact a member of your Professional Staff or visit:

www.NOGA.org

UNITED STATES GOLF ASSOCIATION

Silver Lake Country Club is a Member Club of the United States Golf Association. 

SOCIAL, LIMITED GOLF, YOUNG EXECUTIVE & NON-RESIDENT MEMBERS

Social  Members may play a maximum of six (6) eighteen (18) hole rounds during the calendar year at any time on any day and shall be charged the full Guest Fee and applicable Cart Fee.

Limited Golf Members are permitted to play as many rounds per year as they wish anytime on Tuesday through Thursday, after 2:00 PM on Saturdays and Sundays, and on Mondays when the course is open. (cart fees apply). 

Young Executive Members may play anytime on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday.  They may only play before noon on Wednesdays and after 10 AM on Saturday and Sunday. 

The Practice Facility Fee is mandatory for Young Executive and Limited golf Members.  Bag storage and lockers are available  based on availability.

Social, Limited Golf, and Young Executive Members are prohibited from playing in The Players Club events, Forward Tee Club events, 2-Ball Events, and all Traditional Club Tournaments (unless otherwise specified).  

Non-Residents members have the same privileges as a Full Golf Member, but must pay a guest fee for each round of golf played. 

Dining Members have no golf privileges and are to be considered Guests in regards to accessing the golf course. 

JUNIOR (DEPENDENT) GOLF

Silver Lake Country Club is committed to growing the game of golf by providing our juniors with a golf program that will not only improve their ability and knowledge, but also their love for the game. Any child or grandchild of a Golf or Social member ages 6-13 may participate in our Junior Golf Clinics.

Dependents of a Full Golf Member ages 16 & older may use the golf course at any time when available.  Ages 15 & under must be accompanied by a parent outside of the designated play times (unless permission is granted by a Member of the Professional Staff).  

15 & under Unaccompanied Dependent play times are

Monday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Anytime

Tuesday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . After 3 PM

Wednesday-Friday. . . . . . Before 11 AM & after 3 PM

Weekends & Holidays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . After 3 PM

Juniors shall always give adult groups the right of way and shall adhere to the same pace of play guidelines.  Juniors under the age of 16 are not permitted in the Locker Rooms without the supervision of an adult and may not drive a golf cart without a valid drivers license.

LOCKER FEES 

Men's  Single Metal Locker . . . . . . . . .  $140 per year 

Men’s Double Metal Locker . . . . . . . . . $170 per year 

Men’s Shared Double Metal Locker . . .  $95 per year 

Men’s Single Wood Locker . . . . . . . . . .$160 per year 

Women’s Full Locker . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  $130 per year 

Women’s Shared Full Locker . . . . . . . . .  $75 per year 

Women’s 1/2 Locker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75 per year

Lockers are available to Full Golf Members. Social Elite Members will have a option to purchase a locker based on availability. The Locker fee  includes shoe service.  Fees will apply for spike and lace changes.  Gratuities are appreciated.

LESSONS AND INSTRUCTION

The Professional Staff is available for private and group lessons on a day to day basis.  We will also offer a variety of instructional and educational programs throughout the year.  For pricing and additional information, please contact a member of the Professional Staff.

GOLF SUPPLIES 

Our Golf Shop offers a complete selection of equipment, clothing, novelty items, and accessories in all wide variety of brands.  

All members receive:

20% OFF CLOTHING

(Includes only Tops & Bottoms)

10% OFF ACCESSORIES

(Belts, Hats, Towels, Socks, Gloves & the like)

10% OFF SHOES

10% OFF GOLF BAGS

10% OFF GOLF BALLS

when purchased by the dozen

Our Professional Staff is trained and qualified to fit you for equipment that will help you enjoy the game you love even more.  

If you do not see what you want, please give us the opportunity of special ordering your product.  Gift Certificates are available for all occasions.  

If you are in need of any corporate or event merchandise, please give us the opportunity of earning your business.        

We will do our best

to match & beat the price of any competitor. 

THE HOLE-IN-ONE CLUB

Each spring, Full Golf Members  have the option of joining the Hole-in-One Club.  In the event that a Hole-in-One is recorded by a Member of the “Hole-in-One Club”, $10 will be charged to each Hole-in-One Club Member’s account.  The Member who makes a hole-in-one between April 1st and October 31st of the current year will receive those funds in the form of a Gift Certificate. Half of the funds may be used in the golf shop and the other half in Food and Beverage. The hole-in-one must be witnessed and take place at Silver Lake Country Club.  In the advent that no hole-in-ones are made, no fees will be charged to any member that year.  

GOLF SHOP CREDITS 

Golf Shop credits will be issued to winners of member events.  All golf shop credits will expire on December 24th of the year they were issued.  They may not be applied to previously purchased items.

THE PRACTICE RANGE

The Practice Range will be open unless severe weather conditions prevent.  Golf  members and their families have access to the practice range.  Social Members and Guests may use the practice range on the day they are scheduled to play.  Juniors under the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult unless approved otherwise by a member of the Professional Staff.  The Chipping and Pitching green should only be hit to from the respective hitting area and not from the Practice Range Tee. Full shots are not permitted from the Chipping and Pitching area to the Practice Range.  Proper attire is required at all times.

The MAXIMUM distance of any shot on the practice range must not exceed 170 YARDS (and may be less depending on tee locations).  Do not hit balls over the dam or onto the 18th Hole.  Noncompliance will result in a suspension of range privileges.

The Practice Range is closed on Mondays and will close early on Wednesdays & Sundays during the golf season.  It will open one half hour before the first tee time of each day.

GRATUITIES

If you feel a member of the golf staff has provided exceptional service above and beyond that which would be expected, members and their guests are permitted to tip.  All gratuities are greatly appreciated.  

COURSE MARKINGS

All yardages are measured to the center of the green. We are a Laser Link friendly course and have been measured by all major GPS companies.   Distance Measuring devices are permitted in club events as long as they measure distance only.

DISTANCE MARKERS 

  

Blue Marker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 yards 

White Marker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 yards 

Red Marker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  100 yards

Yellow Marker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 yards  

HOLE LOCATION 

Hole location is represented by different color flags and are as follows: 

Red Flag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Front portion of green

White Flag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Center portion of green

Yellow Flag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back portion of green

CARE OF THE COURSE

All Players are expected to respect the golf course at all times.  Failure to do so will result in disciplinary measures.

Members and their Guests are expected to replace divots at all times.  Sand is provided for only when a divot can not be replaced. 

All ball marks should be fixed immediately.  If you see a ball mark that has not been fixed please take the time to fix it.

All bunkers should be raked after playing your shot.  Please place the rake INSIDE of the bunker.