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FIDDLESTICKS COUNTRY CLUB
Welcome Home
GENERAL INFO
Ryan Shaw, General Manager, CCM, CCE
Welcome to Fiddlesticks Country Club! We are proud to share our one-of-a-kind community with you and hope that your stay here is everything you dreamed it would be.
Every season we have a wonderful contingent of renters such as yourselves. And we are pleased to report that a majority of our renters transition into resident members, whether it be after the first year or the third. The members here are truly a welcoming crowd and the community as a whole has a warm and receptive feel as soon as you drive through the gates. This, combined with the low course density, the uniqueness of the homes, the professionalism of the staff, the attention to detail, and the abundance of activities and events, is why so many have made Fiddlesticks their home. While here, should you have any questions regarding the amenities, the community in general, or the membership categories and fee structure, please let me know. You may pick up a copy of the newsletter, The Piper, at the front desk. A link for the newsletter can also be found on your home page of the website. The Club website and app are great tools to stay connected. Your default website username will be your member # (assigned prior to arrival) and your password will be the first initial of your first name and last name. Example: Bob Smith (Member #1234) would have a username of 1234 and a password of bsmith. If his spouse Susan Smith was accessing the website, her username would be #1234A and password ssmith. Upon your first login, you will be asked to re-set your username and password. Once you update your username and password for your website account you will next want to download the ClubEssential app
onto your mobile device. The app will require a one-time login. For the Club ID, use the word fiddle (all lowercase). The username and password will be the same that you use for the website. Once you arrive on property, if you have any questions regarding your unit please contact the rental agent/member directly.
Again, Welcome Home!
Membership Office
239-210-2775
DINING
Chris Dew, Director of Food & Beverage
Fiddlesticks offers a variety of venues and menus to suit the needs of our members and guests. Our hours of operation sometimes shift, so it’s always a good idea to check the weekly e-mails and the website for the most up-to-date schedules. In the Clubhouse, reservations are recommended for dinner in the dining rooms, but we do accept walk-ins (space permitting). For busier nights, such as Wednesdays (pasta nigh) and Fridays (prime rib), we recommend that your make your reservations as far in advance as possible. The Pub and Patio are seated on a first come, first served basis, both for lunch and dinner. We offer live entertainment consistently on Wednesday through Friday and provide occasional live entertainment on Saturdays. Be sure to check the left hand column of your weekly e-mail for the current entertainment offerings.
The Cabana offers lunch and dinner seven days a week (January - April) for those looking for a lighter fare in a resort-style setting. And don’t forget our mouthwatering pizzas — a member favorite!
The First Tea (Coffee Café) and Fiddle Inn (Snack Bar) are both open seven days a week in the morning and afternoon and provide a quick stop for those making the turn or those who want a quick bite. Current menus for all venues are listed on both our website and our app. If you have any special requests or dietary restrictions, please let our staff or managers know so that we may accommodate your needs. Take out is available at both the Clubhouse and the Cabana. Simply call the numbers below to place your order. You will find current take out menus for lunch and dinner in the clubhouse lobby.
Dining Reservations
239-768-1111
Cabana & Snack Bar
239-768-6533
CLUB EVENTS
Sarah Martini-Ricci, Director of Happiness
Fiddlesticks offers a wide variety of events throughout the year. We
like to keep our renters on their toes and engaged with the club up until the day they head back up north! We hope that you have the opportunity to attend some, if not all, of the events we have while you are here. These pages include a few of our upcoming events. To view the full calendar of events, please visit the website or the app. We will also keep you informed in our weekly e-mails to ensure that you never miss an opportunity to get involved!
Department of Happiness
239-210-2775
CLUB EVENTS
January 2020 11
March 2020 7
Fiddlesticks Family Festival
Concert Under the Stars
21 28
Trivia Night
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Home Sweet Home
Harry Maurer Comedy/Magic
14 24 30
St. Patty’s Tournament/Dinner
February 2020 2
Byrne Brothers Farewell to Fiddle
Super Bowl Party Home Sweet Home Down Home Darlings
6 7
April 2020 4
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Trivia Night Nichols Cup Quiet Storm
FCC Show Trivia Night
14-17
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25 28 Farewell to Fiddle Upcoming Events
12 18
Easter Brunch
Last Blast
Event Reservations
239-210-2788 or 239-768-1111
HOME SWEET HOME
Sarah Martini-Ricci, Director of Happiness
The Home Sweet Home Program exists to welcome guests such as you and provide an opportunity to meet other members and guests. The program strives to ensure that all of our renter guests not only enjoy their stay, but each has a heightened awareness of all that Fiddlesticks has to offer. We feel that our Home Sweet Home Program is unique. Each
Ambassador is a volunteer club member who will be available to you during your stay to offer any suggestions or guidance you may need while becoming familiar with the community and the amenities.
During your stay, you will be invited to play a round of golf with other guests and members, both seasoned and new. Afterwards it is cocktails and dinner at the clubhouse, as our guest. This season’s 2020 Ambassador outing dates are: February 6 and March 5 . We hope one of these dates will accommodate your schedule. Golf begins at 1:00 p.m., followed by cocktails and dinner. At the dinner following golf, you will have an opportunity to meet many members as well as other renters and staff. You will learn about the different activities and tournaments and how you can participate and make the most of your stay. Please contact Sarah Martini-Ricci as soon as possible to let them know which of the above dates you would like to attend. She will be happy to answer any questions that you may have regarding the program.
Sarah Martini-Ricci 239-210-2775 smr@fiddlestickscc.com
FAREWELL TO FIDDLE
Sarah Martini-Ricci, Director of Happiness
Even though we hate to admit it, we know the day will come when you have to leave us and go back up North. But before we let you go, we would be honored to have you join us for one more meal together. I know for a fact even after a couple of months being in the
community you will have plenty of amazing stories to share and we would love to hear all of them! You will have an opportunity to mingle one last time with the new friends you made during your stay. Of course all the key staff and ambassador members will be there as well to send you off! I know it will be a bittersweet gathering, but hopefully it won’t be goodbye, just see you soon. This season’s Farewell to Fiddle dates are: Friday, February 28 and Monday, March 30 . We hope one of these dates will accommodate your schedule. Breakfast will be served at 9:00AM in the Clubhouse. Chef Ryan and his team will make sure that your meal is so delicious, it will have you coming back for seconds (seasons that is). Please contact Sarah Martini-Ricci as soon as possible to let her know which of the above dates you would like to attend. She will be happy to answer any questions that you may have regarding the program.
Sarah Martini-Ricci 239-210-2775 smr@fiddlestickscc.com
GET INVOLVED
Fiddlesticks Cares The mission of Fiddlesticks Cares is to encourage, coordinate and support volunteer activities in our community with our time and talent. The committee coordinates projects with ACT, Colonial Elementary School, CCMI (Everyday Café and Marketplace), Golisano Children’s Hospital, Harry Chapin Food Bank, Lee Memorial Hospital, The Foundation for Lee Public Schools, Salvation Army and Special Equestrians. Whether your interest is in ending hunger, helping the homeless, helping with a therapeutic riding program, literacy, Blessings in a Backpack, veterans and deployed soldiers, mentoring a high school student, volunteering at the hospital or sewing and knitting for ACT residents or patients at the hospital, we can connect you with a project. For more information, please contact Celeste Niarchos at 978-500-4495.
Bobby Nichols-Fiddlesticks Charity Foundation The Bobby Nichols Fiddlesticks Charity Foundation (BNFCF), founded in 2002, is a group of Fiddlesticks members, known as Pipers, who volunteer to organize and run an annual celebrity pro-am invitational golf tournament and charity tennis tournament. Seventeen tournaments have raised over $11 million for local children’s charities, which focus on abused and neglected children. For more
information, contact Mike Lancellot at 239-225-7580.
LADIES CLUBS
GirlFriends GirlFriends has been providing fun, fellowship and fabulous luncheons for members, seasonal renters and their guests for the past 11 years! Luncheon highlights include a November shopping bazaar, December holiday celebration entertaining programs, or sometimes just a time to enjoy friends, music, wine, and a variety of delicious appetizers. Belonging to GirlFriends also opens opportunities for members to join in such activities as book club, fun cards, occasional day trips, and much more! This is a wonderful way for the ladies of Fiddlesticks to meet new members, make new friends, and explore the rich cultural traditions of our area! For more information please contact Cheryl Hohenbrink at 239-768-2749 or Linda Xenakis at 978-697-5039. and a spring fashion show. Other luncheons feature interesting,
Garden Club The Fiddlesticks Garden Club is an active group of Fiddlesticks residents that share a love for all things botanical. From flower arranging, to placement of plants, to tours of gardens to educational speakers…the itinerary is always pertinent and enjoyable.
Please contact Janet Ray at 239-768 9509 for more information.
GOLF & TOURNAMENTS
Travis Wehrs, Director of Golf
Special Tee Times Beginning in January, the Golf Shop sets aside tee times in the afternoon on Mondays (Long Mean), Thursdays (Loch Ness) and Saturdays (alternate courses), so you may reserve 7
Eligible Tournaments At Fiddlesticks, we pride ourselves in having a very active tournament schedule that encompasses the needs and desires of our members and renters. Below, you will find a list of events for the 2020 season. You are invited and highly encouraged to participate in any or all of these events. 1/9 Men’s 1-Day Mem-Gst* 1/10 January Nine & Dine 1/16 FLGA 1-Day Mem-Gst* 1/30-2/1 Mixed Mem-Gst* 2/21 February Nine & Dine 3/11-3/13 FLGA 2-Day Mem-Gst* 3/14 St. Patrick’s Day Mixer 3/20 March Nine & Dine 4/18 Last Blast Please note that renters may compete in the above events during their stay at Fiddlesticks. Once the lease has expired, they will not be eligible for these events. * If not participating as a member in these tournaments, a renter may participate as a guest. You may participate as a guest in the following event: 3/25-3/28 Men’s Mem-Gst will be eligible for prizes. New this year: A renter may now play in the Member-Guest as a member! However, renters will not be able to compete in any FLGA tournament involving a trophy such as Member-Member, Queen’s Cup, Club & Senior Ladies Championships, and the Solheim Cup.
days in advance for these specific tee times. This way, you may secure tee times earlier than your normal 5-day advance, and meet other people who are visiting Fiddlesticks. To reserve a tee time please contact the Golf Shop at 239 768-1114 and our staff will be happy to assist you. • At Fiddlesticks, a typical round runs under four hours; tee times are every nine minutes on the Long Mean and eight minutes on the Loch Ness. • The dress code for the clubhouse and golf course is included at the back of this Flip Book. • Club storage is available for $25 per bag, per month. • The range is open every day; on Monday it closes from 1:45-4:15PM. Fiddlesticks Ladies Golf Association The Fiddlesticks Ladies Golf Association (FLGA) invites all female renters with an established handicap to join the FLGA this season. To accomplish this we have created an Associate Membership. Renters may participate in the FLGA weekly games for a fee of $6/week and Misc. Information
Golf Shop 239-768-1114
Travis Wehrs 239-210-2782
GOLF & TOURNAMENTS
Long Mean
Fiddlesticks Playing Procedures • If playing at or under 4 hours and your group falls behind 1 or 2 holes, your group is out of position. If you are being pushed by the group behind, you will be asked to let the group play through. • Position only applies when the group behind yours is waiting. • Our rangers are instructed to apply these rules by club policy. • Singles and twosomes do not hold a position on the course and will only be asked to play through at the discretion of the group ahead. This only applies if your group is playing at the recommended pace. • Please refrain from throwing cigar and cigarette butts on the ground. Practice Facility The practice facility is located across the street, behind the tennis courts. When leaving the cart barn head to the right of the scoreboard and under the tunnel. Turn right and head north, then take second right and follow path around to the left and behind the tennis courts.
• You will find the first tee for the Long Mean by following the cart path next to the practice green by the Golf Shop. After locating the practice green, you will see a tunnel that takes you to Long Mean #1 tee. • Restrooms and water stations are located on holes #4 and #15. • When leaving hole #9 green, stay to the left side of the path. This will take you to the #10 tee. On the left you will see the ice and water stations as well as the men’s and ladies’ restrooms; the Fiddle Inn Snack Bar is across the street at the Cabana/Pool area. There are also restrooms, ice and water located on the east side of the Cabana/Pool area. • You will find the first tee for the Loch Ness by following the same directions listed above. The #1 tee of the Loch Ness is located about 50 yards left of the first tee of the Long Mean, just past the practice green. • Restrooms and water stations are located on holes #5, #8 and #14. • When leaving #9 green, follow the path to #10 tee. You can also take the cart path straight to the Fiddle Inn Snack Bar located at the Cabana/Pool area. Restrooms, water and ice and can be found on the east side of the Cabana. Loch Ness
Course Closure
• Please be aware that for the Men’s
Member Guest on March 25-28th both the Long Mean and Loch Ness will be closed. Check with the Golf Shop for reciprocity arrangements.
TENNIS
Jeff Diggs, Director of Tennis
friends for socializing and tennis. We also participate in the local Tennis Pro League and will occasionally have matches here on campus. Even if you don’t play, it’s a great way to meet new people while spectating and cheering on the home team Pros, Jeff and Corey. Watch the weekly e-mails and the website calendar for upcoming dates.
Fiddlesticks serves up a comprehensive tennis program including ladies, men's, mixed and junior leagues as well as private instruction, round robins and clinics. We invite you to play on our eight newly
resurfaced championship Har Tru clay tennis courts, with four courts available for night play. Year-round leagues and interclub play make the tennis program the perfect place to gather with
For more information, please stop in and see us!
Tennis Center
239-768-6439
FITNESS
Doug Degen, Director of Fitness
Fitness Center Open Daily 5:00AM - 10:00PM
Stay Fit as a Fiddle in our 7,000 square foot fitness facility, complete with state-of-the-art Cybex strength equipment and Cybex, True, and Precore cardio equipment.
Fitness Classes For a current class schedule, visit the website. To sign up for a class, call the Fitness Center or stop in!
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Aqua Aerobics
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Massage Therapy Fiddlesticks offers massage therapy by appointment. We have three licensed therapists on staff who offer a variety of services. Physical Therapy Our licensed physical therapist works through the Lee Memorial Health System. Call 239-343-9460 for more information or to set up an appointment.
Fitness Center
239-768-6116 x 2525
FIDDLESTICKS COUNTRY CLUB INC. 201 9 -20 20 RENTER INFORMATION - TO BE COMPLETED BY RENTER
All sections must be completed and returned with a check in the correct amount, at least 2 weeks prior to renter’s arrival. Missing information or delayed receipt of form will result in denial of club privileges. Completed form and check should be sent to:
Fiddlesticks Country Club/Attn: Sarah Martini-Ricci 15391 Canongate Drive Ft. Myers, FL 33912
FEES DUE: Opt. 1: Full Privileges Opt. 2: Social (dining, fitness) Club Account Deposit
$1 553.84 /mo. ( Includes tax. N o proration for dues) $ 512.77 /mo. ( Includes tax. N o proration for dues) $500
Social $ 1012.77
Full Privileges $ 2053.84
Initial Total Payment Due:
PAYABLE BY CHECK ONLY Do you wish to store bags while here for $25/mo per bag?
NO
YES
(we will bill later)
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ALL PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. ALL RENTERS ARE SUBJECT TO A BACKGROUND CHECK. THE FORMS ARE ATTACHED TO THIS PACKAGE. THE COST IS $100 PER PERSON AND A CHECK MUST ACCOMPANY THE APPLICATION.
SECURITY & COMMUNITY INFO
Ryan Bell, Director of Security
Important Numbers: Emergency 911
FCC Security
239-768-3089 239-334-7754 800-222-1222
Police
239-477-1200 239-433-0080
Florida Power & Light
Fire
Poison Control
In emergency situations (medical, police, fire, etc.), CALL 911 FIRST and then notify Security at 768-3089 or ext. 2301 from within the clubhouse if additional assistance is needed.
Visitors: 1. Preferred Method: Renter can call and leave a message (239-768-1115) with the visitor’s name and expected time of arrival. *If you are prompted to enter your seven digit phone number, please enter the phone number that you have provided us as your primary contact number. If you are prompted to enter your unit number, please enter your four digit member number. 2. Preferred Method: Use the security software smart phone app. Go to the App Store on your mobile device and search for "ISN Gatekeeper Resident" or "ISN Resident Gatekeeper" to download the free app. Open the app and start typing "Fiddlesticks" in the field dedicated for the Community. A drop-down menu will appear; choose "Fiddlesticks". Enter your primary phone number and pin number (this will be the same number and pin you have setup for the automated voicemail system at the gatehouse). 3. As a last resort, the Renter can call and inform the Gatehouse directly (239-768-3089) and the guest or contractor’s information will be manually entered into the security software.
Community Reminders:
• The maximum speed limit throughout the community is 30 mph. • A minimum age of 16 is required to rent or operate a golf cart.
• The gatehouse personnel cannot accept keys, mail or packages from any resident for delivery to others and vice-versa.
Commercial Work and Delivery Times: Monday – Friday 7:00 am – 5:00 pm Saturday 7:00 am – 12:00 pm Sunday No Work Allowed Emergency situations are given special consideration.
Waste Removal Days: Thursday
Horticulture and Recycling
Friday Garbage Please place at curb no sooner than 4:00 pm one day prior to pick-up.
Gatehouse Voicemail
239-768-1115
Gatehouse Main Line 239-768-3089
RULES & REGULATIONS
Highlights from our rules and regulations that will pertain to guest usage and enjoyment:
Reservations Policy and Procedure
Reservations 1. Patio, Pub and Cabana seat on a first come, first serve basis.
2. Required for evening dining in the casual and formal dining rooms. 3. Table preference will be considered on a first come, first serve basis. 4. Members will not be seated prior to reservation time. 5. Reservations will be held for 15 minutes. 6. After 15 minutes, the reserved table will be released. A table will be provided when one is available. 7. Groups of more than ten persons will be placed at two tables or more. 8. Group reservations that exceed twenty-three (23) in number must be booked through the Catering Department and will require a private room and a limited menu. Special Event Dining 1. Reservations are required for all special events. 2. A member may reserve up to one table of 8. Member and guest names must be provided with the reservation. 3. There is a limit of six guests per member couple, except on a space availability basis. 4. It may be necessary to join smaller parties in a “mixer table” to maximize the seating capacity. 5. Members making a reservation the day before or day of the event may be offered an alternative menu. Special Event Cancellation Policy 1. Any reservation that is not cancelled in the time window below will be charged for the event. a. 48 hours for a special event b. 72 hours for the New Year’s Eve event. 2. Cancellations after the deadline may be accepted without charge if there is a waiting list to fill the table. 3. If reservations made the day before or day of the event are cancelled, the member will be charge for the event.
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House Rules 1. Pets (other than service dogs) are not permitted in the clubhouse at any time.
2. The bulletin boards are for official club use only.
3. All personal and private property left in or around the Club's premises is solely at the owner's risk.
4. Members and guests should not use the facilities beyond their own physical abilities. All exercise and fitness participation is at the risk of the member or guest, and Fiddlesticks Country Club, Inc. is not liable or responsible for injury. 5. The Clubhouse is a “smoke-free” environment. Cigarette smoking and the use of electronic cigarettes is allowed only in the designated outside smoking area immediately in front of the Men’s Grill and is prohibited from 6-9:30PM during dinner service. 6. The Club is an open "Private Club" as that term is defined by the Florida Alcoholic Beverage Code. All members and guests shall fully comply with the requirements of the Alcoholic Beverage Code and pertinent rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to the code.
7. No one under 16 years of age is allowed in the Fitness Center, Men’s Locker Room\Men’s Grill Room and the Ladies Locker Room unless accompanied by an adult.
8. The use of cellular telephones is prohibited. Texting and emailing on portable devices is permissible when in silent mode. Please use discretion.
9. All weapons of any kind are not permitted on the club property at any time.
10.Management personnel of the club will have full authority to enforce the house rules and regulations, and any violation of such should be reported to management.
11.Violation of any of the preceding in Section III and Section IV, or conduct in a manner prejudicial to the best interests of the Club will result in disciplinary action.
12.The building must be vacated no later than 1:00 a.m.
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13.Cart parking in front of the clubhouse is restricted to only those requiring assistance of a medical or physical aid of mobility.
14.Dress Code: Fiddlesticks desires to maintain a standard of dress and appearance consistent with a private club for ladies and gentlemen. When using the club, members and guests are required to dress in an appropriate manner using good taste. Complying with the dress code shows respect for that desire and is required at all times. It is, also, each member’s responsibility to ensure that his/her guests are aware of and comply with the dress code. The Board of Directors has given the sole authority to Club Management and Staff, to enforce the dress code policy including refusal of service, and requesting any person(s) not compliant to leave. The Board of Directors will address repetitive infractions. Appropriate dress in all public areas of the Club shall be clean, trim fitting, free of holes, not excessively wrinkled, without frayed hems and not tattered. Cargo pants and shorts, cut-offs, leggings, halter tops, tube tops, bare or exposed midriffs, overalls, tank tops, undershirts, and fatigues are not permitted. A. Golf Course Facilities (including all practice areas): Gentlemen are required to wear slacks or mid-length golf shorts with no less than an 18” out seam and collared shirts with sleeves including mock turtlenecks and turtle necks. Sweaters or pullovers are acceptable when worn with a collared shirt, turtleneck or mock turtleneck underneath. Ladies are required to wear slacks, golf shorts or skirts with no less than an 18” out seam and blouses and shirts must have either a collar or sleeves. Gentlemen and Ladies must wear shirts tucked in unless designed for wear outside slacks, golf shorts or skirts. Caps must be worn with the bill to the front. B. Tennis Facilities: On the tennis courts, standard Tennis attire is permitted. Gentlemen are required to wear shirts with sleeves and collared shirts are recommended, however, professional tennis shirts are acceptable. Regulation, flat soled tennis shoes is the only footwear permitted.
C. Fitness Center: Appropriate Fitness attire and closed toe, rubber soled shoes are required. Shirts and undergarments must be worn.
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D. Cabana/Swimming Pool: Appropriate Swimming or lounging attire is required. Swimming is at your own risk (there is no lifeguard) and the hours are sunrise to sunset for swimming. Please see The Piper or Thursday’s weekly email for hours of operation. E. Dining Room: Appropriate fine dining attire is always recommended. Golf Course attire (defined above) is permitted before 5pm in-season and anytime out of season. Golf attire is permitted anytime in the off-season and in-season during pasta nights or to access buffet lines when available. Denim is not permitted at any time. Formal ladies’ hats are the only headwear permitted in Dining Room after 5pm. F.Pub: Golf Course attire (defined above), Tennis attire (defined above) and denim are permitted. Formal ladies hats are the only headwear permitted after 5pm.
G. Patio and Card Rooms: Golf Course attire (defined above), Tennis attire (defined above) and denim are permitted.
H. Men’s Grill: Golf Course attire (defined above), Tennis attire (defined above), Fitness attire (defined above) and denim are permitted.
Golf Operations
A. General Information
1.Golf shoes shall be spikeless or equipped with soft spikes.
2.Pull carts are not permitted on the course at any time.
3.Handicaps are computed using the USGA Handicap system. If a player does not turn in scores, or an insufficient number of scores are turned in, the Handicap Committee may set an adjusted handicap.
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4. Tee time reservations are taken daily. The golf shop receives calls beginning at 7:00 a.m. on weekdays and 7:00 a.m. on weekends. Reservations (and on-line reservations) will be given up to seven (7) days in advance and to Lessees five (5) days in advance. The golf shop should be notified as early as possible regarding reservations which members are not going to use so that requests from other players may be filled. 5. Sign-up sheets for events will be posted in the Golf Shop forty-five (45) days in advance except for those events where invitations are mailed to all members and are published in the “Piper” further in advance (Member-Guests, Fall Frolic, and The Fiddlesticks Scramble Invitational). Cancellation fees may be charged to cover incurred costs in the event of late cancellations. 6. Lessees are permitted to enter all events that are social in nature and may participate in Member Guests and the Fall Frolic as guests of an Equity member. They are not eligible to enter events such as the Member-Member. Entries are accepted on a first in, last out basis and are subject to being placed on the alternate list if the field is full and an Equity member enters prior to entry deadline. Members who wish to enter after the entry deadline are placed at the head of the alternate lists and lessees in the field remain in the event. 7. Tee times are scheduled at 8 or 9-minute intervals to assist in effective course management. Players should arrive at the tee between five (5) and ten (10) minutes ahead of their assigned time in order to keep the schedule moving yet not disturb the group ahead.
8. When playing unscheduled rounds during slow periods, players must sign in at the Golf Shop before teeing off so their presence is known and playing statistics may be maintained.
9. Fivesomes are allowed with the provision they follow our pace of play guidelines and play at four (4) hours or less. If not, the group will be split into a threesome and twosome.
10.Proper attire is required on the golf course and on the practice areas at all times. It is the responsibility of each member to ensure that his/her guests are aware of and comply with the dress code. Those not in compliance will be advised by the golf operations staff. If that advice is disregarded, the Club reserves the right to refuse playing privileges. The Board of Directors will address repetitive infractions. (See Dress Code section above for appropriate golf attire.)
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B. On the Course
1. The desired pace of play for eighteen (18) holes is four (4) hours including keeping up with the group in front of you. Please respect those in front of you by staying one (1) or two (2) shots behind them. Players are encouraged to invite faster groups through if a hole is open ahead of them. If two holes are open, the ranger will ask the following group if they wish to play through. If one hole is open and the pace of play is greater than four (4) hours, the procedure will be applied.
2. Any group that stops at the snack bar and fails to proceed to the next tee as the following group appears shall lose its position.
3. Unregistered players who start play on their own in the morning will be removed from the course.
4. Players should repair all fairway divots and ball marks on the greens. Traps should be raked smooth and rakes replaced in the traps.
5. The golf course is limited to playing golf and should not be used as a practice area. Using the course for the purpose of hitting several balls to various targets is prohibited. If you do hit a second ball during a round, please make an extra effort to repair any damage caused. 6. The number of carts per group should be kept to a minimum to avoid unnecessary traffic and wear to the courses. There should not be more than two (2) carts for a twosome or threesome and no more than three (3) carts for a foursome or fivesome. A group of any size should not have more than two (2) carts with single riders. No more than two (2) riders and two (2) sets of clubs are allowed per cart. 7. Stay on the cart path until you reach the stake next to the path 75 yards to 150 yards off the tee and then leave the path and proceed to your ball. Keep the cart in the fairway until you reach the stake that is 40 yards to 60 yards before the green, or until both players’ balls are on the green, then return to the cart path. (Players with handicap flags must be at least 10 yards from the green.) This policy will vary the entry point from the cart path thus improving aesthetics and protecting the grass around the green that is required to execute lofted shots.
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8. Players with medical disabilities may request a Handicap flag from the Golf Professional which allows their cart to go up to 10 paces from tees, traps, greens and lake banks. Those players are required to still abide by all directional signs and ropes.
9. Non-players are only permitted on the course when accompanying registered players.
10.Searching for balls in the lakes at #9 and #18 of the Long Mean is restricted to golfers who are in the process of playing those holes.
11.Players are asked to limit the use of cell phones on the courses and practice areas in a manner that does not adversely affect other players or the pace of play. Please take prior action to reduce the need of in-coming messages, set all phones to silent alarm, and initiate outgoing calls only in case of an emergency, or with the express consent of all members of your playing group.
12.Members may walk and carry their bag on both golf courses after 2:00 p.m.
C. Practice Areas
1. Players are asked to be considerate of other golfers when using the range, short game area and the putting greens. Please limit your time during busy periods to allow other players adequate warm-up before their round. During times of heavy use, children with scheduled tee times are welcome if accompanied by an adult responsible for their conduct and proper use of the facility. At other times, children without adult supervision are expected to be experienced enough to conduct themselves with proper golf etiquette.
2. Please practice within the designated areas only.
3. Practice balls are intended to be used only on the range and short game area. Please do not take them to the putting greens or out on the courses.
4. The practice putting greens are for putting and chipping only. Please do not hit high lob shots that leave harmful ball marks on the surfaces.
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8. Players with medical disabilities may request a Handicap flag from the Golf Professional which allows their cart to go up to 10 paces from tees, traps, greens and lake banks. Those players are required to still abide by all directional signs and ropes.
9. Non-players are only permitted on the course when accompanying registered players.
10.Searching for balls in the lakes at #9 and #18 of the Long Mean is restricted to golfers who are in the process of playing those holes.
11.Players are asked to limit the use of cell phones on the courses and practice areas in a manner that does not adversely affect other players or the pace of play. Please take prior action to reduce the need of in-coming messages, set all phones to silent alarm, and initiate outgoing calls only in case of an emergency, or with the express consent of all members of your playing group.
12.Members may walk and carry their bag on both golf courses after 2:00 p.m.
C. Practice Areas
1. Players are asked to be considerate of other golfers when using the range, short game area and the putting greens. Please limit your time during busy periods to allow other players adequate warm-up before their round. During times of heavy use, children with scheduled tee times are welcome if accompanied by an adult responsible for their conduct and proper use of the facility. At other times, children without adult supervision are expected to be experienced enough to conduct themselves with proper golf etiquette.
2. Please practice within the designated areas only.
3. Practice balls are intended to be used only on the range and short game area. Please do not take them to the putting greens or out on the courses.
4. The practice putting greens are for putting and chipping only. Please do not hit high lob shots that leave harmful ball marks on the surfaces.
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D. Guest Privileges
1. All guests must be registered at the Golf Shop prior to playing and must be accompanied by the host member while on the golf course. They are subject to the same rules pertaining to their host members. Unregistered guests found on the golf course without the host member will be charged an unaccompanied guest fee.
2. Reservations are required for all guests and are subject to availability.
3. The Club reserves the right to make modifications and exceptions to guest regulations for the benefit of the club.
4. A Member may bring up to seven guests under the equity member guest rate. Any number of guests over seven must have prior approval of the Director of Golf. The Member must play with the group. 5. Houseguests who live outside of a 50-mile radius of Fiddlesticks may play anytime over a two week period, following the tee time procedures and paying the appropriate accompanied or unaccompanied guest fees. No guests or immediate family members who live within a 50 mile radius shall play more than 7 times during the season regardless of which member they play with. Participation in tournaments is exempt from this rule. The term immediate family includes children of members over the age of 25, spouses of children and parents of members and grandchildren of members.
6. Immediate Family guest may play unaccompanied after 12:00 noon during season and all day out of season at the Immediate Family guest rate.
E. Guidelines for Children & Junior Golfers
1. The Club identifies a "Junior Golfer" as any dependent of a member under the age of 16 with an accredited handicap.
2. Junior golfers must follow proper golf course etiquette and dress codes at all times.
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3. No Junior under the age of 16 may operate an electric cart for any reason (no exceptions).
4. Only two sets of clubs and only two people are allowed on a cart at any time. Juniors who walk must carry their bag. No pull carts are allowed at any time. Two players may not play out of the same bag. 5. Juniors may make tee times for any time after 1:00 p.m. during the off season months (May October) and 2:30 p.m. during seasonal months (November-April). Tee times before 1:00 p.m. must be approved by the Director of Golf.
6. Juniors accompanied by an adult may play at any time.
7. Juniors playing with an adult must ride. The only exception would be if an adult were playing with two or more Juniors; therefore allowing only the adult to drive, one Junior to ride and the additional Juniors may walk.
Lightning Policy Fiddlesticks is equipped with a course sound alert warning system. If the system detects a lightning strike within seven (7) miles, a fifteen (15) second continuous blast horn will sound to signal you to take appropriate precautions for your own personal safety. When there has not been a lightning strike within seven (7) miles for fifteen (15) minutes, the horn will sound with three (3) five (5) second blasts and you may proceed to where you discontinued play. The decision to ignore the course alert may put you and your group in greater danger and continued play is discouraged. Ultimately, it is your decision and play is at your own risk at all times.
For a copy of the Rules and Regulations in their entirety, please visit our website or contact Sarah Martini-Ricci at 239-210-2775.
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