Orientation Packet SCGC

Spring Creek GC

Member Orientation Packet

2025

Welcome New Members!

On behalf of the Spring Creek Golf Club Management Team, we would like to take this opportunity to extend a warm welcome. Thank you for choosing SCGC as your new home Club.

Our mission is providing the best Member experience to you, your family, friends, and guests.

About Our Club Spring Creek Golf Club, part of the Heritage Golf Group premiere portfolio of Clubs, is home to 18 holes of award-winning bent grass course. SCGC was designed by Ed Carton who was primarily influenced by Tom Fazio in aesthetics and playability.

Spring Creek opened in 2006 to many accolades. Whether you have been golfing your entire life, or have just begun to appreciate the game, SCGC offers a beautiful and challenging, yet playable course.

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Meet The Staff General Manager: Adam Kovac akovac@heritagegolf group.com

Membership Sales & Member Relations Director: Kathy Ballard kballard@heritagegolf group.com

Course Superintendent: Jason Hoffman jhoffman@heritagegolf group.com

Golf Professional Staff

Whether you are looking for private or group lessons/clinics, junior programs, club fittings, GHIN assistance, and/or special orders our staff of Golf Professionals are here to help.

Head PGA Pro: Kevin Haney khaney@heritagegolf group.com

PGA Pro: Matt Burch

PGA Pro: David Steele

mburch@heritagegolf group.com

dsteele@heritagegolf group.com

Associate Pro: Travis Lawson tlawson@heritagegolf group.com

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Stay in the Know!

Emails

We strive to make sure our Members are up to date on the happenings around the Club, while respecting your inbox. We have created a weekly newsletter that you will receive every Monday called “This Week at the Creek” . Here you will find the weekly schedule, event notifications and registrations, upcoming social and golf events, Tavern specials, event results and pictures, and more. Messages from our General Manager or Course Superintendent may happen as important information arises or with their monthly communication to help keep you informed.

Social Media Follow us on many social media platforms. We will post upcoming events, updates during events, and pictures. Mention us in your stories and you may end up on our page!

@springcreekgolfclub

Website & APP Our Member home page is your guide to all things Membership with SCGC. From course conditions, event calendar, Member account, email archives, Member profiles & directory, Tavern menus, and so much more, our APP & Member home page are designed for you in mind.

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Membership Information Website & App Login

Website Log In (springcreekgolfclub.com) Our one stop line of communication for Members To reach the Members Only side, click the “Members Login” box in the upper right hand corner.

Member Log in: Username: First initial & Last Name (ex. John Smith = jsmith Temporary Password: Password1 (change upon first log in)

The Spring Creek APP makes it easy for you to: Book Tee Times Receive Club communications through Push Notifications View Club News & Calendar View & register for upcoming Club events View Daily Course Conditions View and update your profile View your statements The Spring Creek Golf Club APP can be found in the App store for Apple & Android devices. Search for SCGC. After you open the APP, we recommend you allow for push notifications and location services so that you may receive important communications from the Club.

Use the same username & password that you use for the Website (found above)

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Navigating the Website

My Profile Includes any data about yourself, including dining preferences, allergies, a profile picture (if you choose to include one), etc.

Your profile can be edited at any time. You may also choose which information you would like to be public to the Membership.

My Statement The “My Statement” page will include your current statement and any previous statements.

You can make online payments with ACH. Reminder: All payments are due by the 20th of each month.

Member Directory In the directory, you can view the profiles of other Members, and any information they wish to make visible.

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Navigating the Website

Reservations Tee Times: View the tee sheet, Book a tee time, and view upcoming reservations Golf Events: Visit our Golf Genius page for golf events. View, register, and follow events that are published on our Golf Genius page.

Event Registrations: View the Event Calendar and register for social events.

My Reservations: View your upcoming Events that you registered for on the Club Calendar (Golf Genius events will not appear).

Club Calendar The Club Calendar includes all upcoming social events, golf tournaments, and any notices in Club hours of operations.

An event with a plus sign next to it means it is available for booking. Any event with a red X next to it is either closed for registration, or has reached capacity.

To view details and register for an event, click the name.

In case of need to cancel a registration, please give 48 hours notice.

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Meet Our Associations

Seniors of Spring Creek The Seniors of Spring Creek Men's Golf Association, a.k.a. SSCMGA or SMGA, is an organization for male members of the Spring Creek Golf Club who are 50 years and older. The goals of the SSCMGA include senior golfers "signing–up" and "lining-up" to enjoy friendships and competitions playing at a game we know we will never truly master. We recognize that we are part of the Spring Creek Golf Club and, as such, strive to improve the Club's image and strengthen its membership

Ladies of Spring Creek (LOSC) Spring Creek Ladies Golf Association provides opportunities for lady golfers of Spring Creek to play with other ladies through weekly scheduled tee time organization, multiple events throughout the year including ABCD scramble, Ladies Night Twilight, Fall Glow ball, and others, support of local charities like Golf for Life, organize home and away matches in participation with the Jefferson League, and work with Spring Creek Pro Staff on events such as Ladies Member Guest and Ladies Wednesday night league.

The Association is open to golfers of all levels.

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Food & Beverage Information

Tavern on the Green Tavern on the Green provides options from quick food at the turn, after round lunch or dinner, wood fired pizzas, weekly specials, wine tasting dinners and more.

Enjoy your meal and beverage at the bar cheering on your favorite team or on the patio overlooking the majestic 18th hole.

No matter what you are in the mood for, the Tavern has a menu to feed your appetite.

Open Tuesday-Sunday, Hours of Operation may vary and are listed on our Website Dress Code For Clubhouse & Tavern: Tasteful denim is permitted (no holes, rips, or frays) Shorts must be appropriate (no cut offs, bike shorts, or inappropriate lengths) No loungewear (ie pajama pants, etc.)

No cut off t-shirts, sportswear/fitness gear, swimsuits, or wet clothing No muscle shirts (Men) No clothing with inappropriate graphics or language (rude, suggestive, etc.)

Shoes must be worn at all times

Executive Chef Shane Butwin www.springcreekgolfclub.com

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Whether you seek the newest gear and attire or wish to arrange lessons or tee times, the Spring Creek Golf Shop is your place. The Shop is a favored spot for Members to casually gather and engage in golf conversations with a team that is passionate about the game.

Our dedicated staff offers personalized service and expertise in the latest equipment in the industry. Member discount applies on both in stock and special order product.

Shop hours vary depending on season and can be found on our Website.

All Members should check in at the Golf Shop prior to their round.

If you do not check in at least 10 minutes prior to your reserved time, the Golf Shop may reassign your tee time if others are waiting to play

Tee Times

In season, the first tee time is 7:00am on Saturdays and Sundays, and 8:00am Mondays-Fridays. Off season, tee times start at 9:00am or later.

Any back 9 starts must be approved by the Golf Shop Play is not permitted to start from residences Groups of five or more players require permission from the Golf Shop and will not be allowed during busy times Tee times are in 10 minute increments

Cancellation Policy

All guests must check in at the Pro Shop with their sponsor Member

We ask that a tee time cancellation is made a minimum of 24 hours before the tee time.

For group tee times, we ask for a minimum of 1week cancellation Players that do not cancel their tee times are subject to a cancellation fee of 1 (18) hole cart fee

Walking

Check -In

Golf Shop

Golf Information

Walking for your round is allowed 7 days a week.

Please keep pull carts off the greens, collars, and tee boxes Events may require participants to utilize carts instead of walking

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Carts Guests

Members can bring an unlimited number of different guests throughout the year. However, the same guest is not permitted to play more than six times in one year.

All guests must check into the Pro Shop before heading to the practice areas or tee time Members are responsible for their guests while at SCGC Pace of play is regulated by course rating of 4 hours and 25 minutes or less for a foursome The GPS Visage system will be used to monitor pace of play and for communicating throughout your round. (slow play, weather, etc.)

If a group falls behind the acceptable pace, the staff may politely ask them to either skip a hole or move back to the proper position on the course.

Practice Facilities

Spring Creek Residents may use their own carts as long as they follow the guidelines for usage on the course and are approved by member of management. Personal carts are subject to cart fee or annual trail fee. Personal carts must follow all course rules set by course management for that day and have proof of insurance on file in the Pro Shop.

No more than 2 carts per foursome.

Carts are asked to enter as late as possible, and exit as early as possible at and to ride the fairways. Please pay attention to heavy traffic area on the course please avoid.

Annual unlimited cart plans are available.

Pace of Play

Golf Information

The practice facilities are open to members and their guests. Practice facilities are complimentary for members and guests who are playing the golf course. Guests may use the driving range independently for $20/hour and must be sponsored by a member.

In season, Spring Creek’s practice facilities open 30 minutes prior to tee times and close an hour before dark. For weekly maintenance and mowing, the driving range closes at 4pm on Tuesdays and reopens at 12pm on Wednesdays.

The driving range is available for full swing shots only. For yardages 50 and less, the short game area permits pitching, chipping, bunker practice, and putting.

The driving range will rotate hitting locations daily and will use the Bermuda teeing areas whenever possible in season. When the weather does not permit, the driving range will be set up on the turf mats. Please use the designated hitting areas when practicing to allow for proper healing and growth.

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Dress Code

Appropriate golf attire is expected for all players on the golf course and practice facilities. Improperly dressed golfers will be asked to change.

Men: Shirts with sleeves and a collar, must be tucked in, with slacks or golf shorts. Hats must be worn facing forward. Tank tops, t-shirts, cut offs, sweatpants, cargo shorts, jeans, bathing suits, tennis shorts, or other athletic shorts are not permitted.

Women: Dresses, skirts, slacks, or golf shorts and shirts and blouses. Halter tops, t-shirts, fishnet tops, bathing suits, sweatpants, jeans, athletic shorts, or cut-offs are not permitted.

Golf Course Etiquette Members and their guests should do their part in making their round of golf a pleasant experience for everyone at the Club. In doing so, please be mindful of the following guidelines: Replace or fill all divots. It is preferred that players fill their divots with the displaced bentgrass. If that is not possible, please use the divot mix provided on each golf cart.

Fix ball marks on the greens. All players are responsible for fixing ball marks on greens.

Rake Bunkers. Please use the provided rakes to create a playing surface in which all subsequent golfers can enjoy.

Maintain position on the golf course. Proper poistioning is half of one hole behind the group in front of you. Singles and twosomes should not expect to play through when groups are in proper position.

Respect other players. Please be aware of your surroundings when playing music and be courteous of your fellow golfers. Refrain from driving golf carts close to others while they are playing and always yell “fore” if a ball is headed into the vicinity of other players.

Players that stop at the turn, should not return to the course out of position. Please notify Pro Shop if your break interferes with the next group.

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Golf Traditions at SCGC February: Chapman Open March: Shamrock Shamble April: Season Opening Week May: Member/Member June: Men’s Member Guest July: Coed Tourney August: Club Championship September: Ladies Member Guest October: Heritage Cares November: Jason’s Justice, Turkey Shoot Scramble December: Polar Express

Golf Programming Spring: Match Play Spring: Ladies Links & Drinks Spring & Fall Wednesday Night Ladies League Spring & Fall Thursday Night Men’s League Friday Night Twilight Golf www.springcreekgolfclub.com

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Social Life at Spring Creek GC

Social Events Friday Night Cheers with live music on the Patio Family Feud

Craft Nights

Easter Brunch

Santa Brunch

Ladies Game Nights

Super Bowl Party

Bourbon at the Creek

Music Bingo

Trivia Nights

& More

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Private Events For every special moment in your life, Spring Creek GC provides a beautiful backdrop and gourmet catering. From personal milestones to corporate events, we invite you to celebrate at Spring Creek GC. Spring Creek’s Celebration Room can accommodate up to 200 guests, with multiple configurations available to suit the size and goals of your event.

Our dedicated staff will work with you to coordinate the perfect food service and setting.

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