The following rules and regulations have been adopted by the board of directors in an effort to create conditions, which will serve the best interest of every member. Remember that strict adherence to the rules and etiquette of golf will preserve and insure the integrity of the game. Also, some new rules have been added of revised to maintain the beauty and life of our new clubhouse. We hope you will become familiar with the following rules and guidelines to help continue our efforts to make the Punxsutawney Country Club a great place to enjoy.
Thank you for your cooperation.

SECTION 1 - GOLF

• USGA Rules Of Golf will govern all play. Members who violate these rules including Handicap procedures, will be notified and could be suspended from tournament eligibility for the remainder of the year. We ask that these rules be abided by to help keep our tournaments fun and competitive throughout the year.
• All golfers must sign in at the Pro Shop prior to play. Each golfer will enter their scorecard after every round. Violators will be automatically assigned a par round (72). Partial rounds (9 or more holes), should be declared upon signing in and the score for such rounds will be adjusted accordingly. To insure accurate handicaps and continued golfing enjoyment, the Professional staff will strictly enforce this procedure.
• An established USGA Handicap is required for entry into all handicap tournaments. A minimum of five (5) rounds must be recorded to be eligible for tournament play.
• Regulation golf equipment is required while on the course.
• Proper attire is required while on the course: Tee shirts, halter-tops, tank tops, athletic shorts, cut offs, and tights are unacceptable. Collared shirts with sleeves and mid-thigh or longer shorts are acceptable. Ladies may wear a sleeveless collared shirt or a collarless shirt with sleeves as long as it is not a Tee shirt. Blue Jeans are optional but not recommended. Soft Spikes or flat sole shoes are to be worn on the course. Violators will be denied play.
• All golfers must start at #1 tee unless otherwise designated by the Professional staff. No one is permitted to tee off on #10 tee after 1:00 pm on Tuesday. Slow players should not retard play and will act as follows:
  * Players looking for lost balls should allow others to play through them.
  * They should signal to the players following them to pass, and having given the signal, they should not continue their play until the passing players are out of range.
  * Do not hit into players ahead of you until they are out of range.
  Following good, common sense golf etiquette should help to keep our course safe.
• Foursomes do not have the right of way if they are holding up the course while the course is open in front of them. Twosomes and threesomes do not have the right of way at any time. Fivesomes and sixsomes are permitted subject to the discretion of the Professional staff.
• No singles or twosomes may tee off between 9:00 and 11:00 AM on Saturday or Sunday without the permission of the Professional staff.

SECTION 2 - COURSE

• Each player is required to see that all divots are replaced. Avoid divot taking practice swings on the tees. Sand traps are to be raked and smoothed out when disturbed. Repair all ball marks on the greens. Please fix yours as well as someone else’s if visible. (It is a fact that all freshly repaired ball mark will heal in 24 hours where as a non-repaired ball mark will take two weeks to reclaim itself.) Repeat violators are subject to suspension.
• Absolutely no one under the age of sixteen (16) will be allowed to operate a golf cart on the premises under any circumstances. Cart owner will be subject to suspension.
• Carts should stay on the cart paths as often as possible. Please park next to the tee boxes and not on them (please stay on paths). Please obey all cart signs.
• All carts should disperse themselves where there are no cart paths. Please avoid “Cart Pathing” (repeated cart usage over the same area of grass.).
• Please do not park or drive carts within 30 feet of golf greens. Carts cannot be driven on side slopes or on any area that will endanger the occupant(s).
• Carts must stay on the cart path on all Par 3’s.
• Dispose of trash in the cans provided. Please try to pick up any visible litter on the course if possible.

SECTION 3 - MEMBERS AND GUESTS

• GUESTS

  Guests are limited to a total of two (2) rounds per year if they live within the Punxsutawney Area School District regardless of the member who invites them to play. Guest unaccompanied by a member must make special arrangements with the Professional staff and pay the appropriate fees. Members are responsible for their guests’ conduct and attire. Monday golf is open to the public and guest restrictions do not apply that day only.

• SPECIAL INTERMEDIATE MEMBERS

  Must be age sixteen (16) up to and including, twenty-two (22) years old, and a full-time College student, as well as a Dependant. They have the same golfing privileges as adult members, and are eligible to play in all Club sanctioned tournaments.

• INTERMEDIATE MEMBERS

  Ages 16 – 20. Playing time is limited as follows:
  • Monday All day
  • Tuesday Until 3:00 pm
  • Wednesday Until 12:00 noon and after 5:00 pm
  • Thursday All Day
  • Friday Until 12:00 noon and after 4:00 pm
  • Saturday-Sunday-Holidays After 1:00 pm (must check in Pro shop)

• JUNIOR MEMBERS

  Ages 10 – 15. Playing time is limited as follows:
  • Monday All day
  • Tuesday Until 12:00 noon
  • Wednesday Until 12:00 noon and after 5:00 pm
  • Thursday Until 12:00 noon and after 5:00 pm
  • Friday Until 12:00 noon
  • Saturday-Sunday-Holidays After 2:00 pm (Must check in Pro shop)
• Junior and Intermediate Members are not allowed access to the Clubhouse locker rooms unless accompanied by an adult. They may not store clubs in parent’s locker. They may use rest room facilities in the Clubhouse entrance hallway.
• Parents and adult members are responsible for the conduct and compliance to the rules and regulations of Intermediate and Junior members.
• Social members may enjoy full privileges to the Clubhouse facilities and are welcome to all Club sponsored Functions. They have the right to play golf 2 times each year and will be assessed the prevailing green fees.

SECTION 4 - CLUBHOUSE

• Absolutely no profanity in the Grill Room (Bar) and Dining Room area.
• Dining Room is tobacco free.
• Only Board Members and employees are allowed in the kitchen, behind the bar, and behind the Pro Shop counter.
• Club policy shall be to not serve alcoholic beverages to anyone who is or appears to be intoxicated. This policy applies to guests as well as members.
• Minors are permitted in the Grill Room (Bar) only when supervised by an adult / parent. No minors are permitted to sit at the Bar at any time.
• Parents are responsible for their children’s conduct when using the Clubhouse.
• Dining guests who reside in the Punxsutawney Area School District may dine at the Club 2 times each year regardless of the member who invites them.
• Proper attire will be strictly enforced by the Club Manager. Collared shirts are required in the Dining Room. No blue jeans will be permitted in the Dining Room or Grill Room Friday night.
• Absolutely no carts allowed on the Clubhouse deck or the concrete area located at the front entrance of the Clubhouse.
• No cars may park on the concrete area in front of the Clubhouse.
• No hats may be worn in the Dining Room or Grill Room (Bar).