Be"Fore" You Hit The Greens
From legendary courses to extraordinary Members. This is your guide to becoming an expert on the history of the courses, events, and why your Club has swagger.
LEGENDARY COURSES
Built by Golf Legends
Fazio Foothills | Est. 1986
18 Holes, Par 72, 7,125 Yards
Fairways: NorthBridge Bermudagrass
Greens: TifEagle Ultra Dwarf Bermuda
Palmer Lakeside | Est. 1986
18 Holes, Par 71, 6,407 Yards
Fairways: NorthBridge Bermudagrass
Greens: TifEagle Ultra Dwarf Bermuda
Coore & Crenshaw Cliffside | Est 1991
Par 71, 6,630 Yards
Tifway419 Hybrid Bermuda hampion Hybrid Ultra Dwarf Bermuda
yons | Est. 1999
Par 72, 7,433 Yards
Tifway419 Hybrid Bermuda ini Verde Ultra Dwarf Bermuda
Home to iconic members and golf events, we have earned our swagger.
1990 - 1994 | Liberty Mutual Legends of Golf
1998 - 2001 | Ben - Willie - Darrell Golf Tournament
2003 | U.S. Senior Women's Amateur
2005 | Ben - Willie - Darrell Golf Tournament
2003-2005 | Barton Creek Austin Canadian Tour
Pro-Am Classic
2019 | PGA of America - PGA Cup
2019 | PGA of America - Senior PGA Professionals
National Championship
2019 | PGA of America - Inaugural Women's PGA Cup
2022 | PGA of America - PGA Professional National Championship
HERE "FORE" YOU
Associates Dedicated to Golf
Jason Walter, PGA Club Director of Golf Serving Since 2024
jason walter@omnihotels com 512-306-5819
Brian Mahoney, PGA Associate Resort Director of Golf Serving Since 2023
brian mahoney@omnihotels com 512-329-5655
Casey Neal, PGA Lakeside Head Golf Professional Serving Since 2021 casey neal@omnihotels com 512-306-5678
Juan Carlos Esain, PGA Associate Resort Head Golf Professional Serving Since 2023
juancarlos esain@omnihotels com 512-306-5678
Tony Miller, GCSAA Director of Agronomy Serving Since 2019 tony miller@omnihotels com 512-329-5626
Richard Ethridge, PGA Canyons Head Golf Professional Serving Since 2023 richard ethridge@omnihotels com 512-306-5800
Club Events Open to Golf Members Ages 18 and Up *excluding junior club championship*
DKR | Men's Member-Guest
The DKR is one of the most anticipated golf events of the year, now expanded to two courses and featuring flighted match play. Named in honor of legendary Coach Darrell K Royal, a founding member of BCCC and one of the most respected figures in college football, this event is steeped in tradition and excitement. Players will compete in five 9-hole matches, enjoy exceptional food and beverage, and experience top-tier entertainment throughout the tournament. The DKR is more than a golf event, it’s a can’t-miss celebration of sport, camaraderie, and legacy
BCL Fest | Ladies Member-Guest
Join us for the BCL Fest, inspired by the iconic Austin City Limits! This fun-filled event is a favorite among ladies, so bring a guest along for the adventure. We're kicking things off with a lively par-3 event on the first day before diving into some serious competition. Over the next two days, we’ll play 36 holes to crown our Gross and Net BCL Fest Champions. It’s going to be a blast, and we can’t wait to see you there, rockin’ the fairway!
et ready for the ultimate BATTLE at the CREEK - our thrilling Men's Member-Member ent This exciting competition features a 2-man shamble quota format, where teams will leash their skills, hitting their tee shots and strategically selecting the best drive (with a nimum of 5 drives per player). From there, it's a head-to-head battle as each player plays eir own ball until they conquer the hole. Join us for an epic 3-day tournament.
Ladies Member-Member
The Ladies Member-Member tournament features an Eclectic Shamble format! If you have a few challenging holes on day one, you’ll have the opportunity to improve on day two Your best score on each hole from the two days will be combined to determine your final tournament score This makes day two especially enjoyable, as you can only enhance your score The results will include both Gross and Net winners!
Men's Barton Creek Cup
Originally known as the Buckman Cup, the BC Cup is a distinctive team match-play event. Each year, players strive to qualify for their respective teams, and not everyone succeeds, which adds to the uniqueness of participating in this event. Teams were originally formed based on the location of a member's locker in the 19th hole, distinguishing between the East side and the West side of the room. The current standings for the BC Cup are West 20 – East 18!
Club Events Open to Golf Members Ages 18 and Up *excluding junior club championship*
Ladies Barton Creek Cup
True team match play. It doesn’t get any more fun than that! Enjoy a different type of golf by playing on a team, going head-to-head against your opponent. With fun themes every year (Team Sparkling Wine vs. Team Champagne), it’s a great experience as you strategize with your team in an effort to come out on top in each of your matches
Men's Club Championship
A classic grind it out 54 hole stroke play championship! The best golfers of the club come together to determine who’s playing their best. This event includes multiple flights for those that feel they aren’t quite ready for the Championship Flight. The additional flights play 36 holes of stroke play and get to experience the same nerves as those in the Championship Flight.
Ladies Club Championship
Stroke play championship. You against everyone else! The Ladies Club Championship consists of 36 holes of stroke play to determine our Gross and Net Champions. Like the Men’s Club Championship, there are additional flights for the higher handicaps so they can gain the experience and feel the nerves to prepare for the time you decide you’re ready for the Championship Flight!
Ladies Presidents Cup
The Ladies Presidents Cup is a fun two day event where each member will find themselves in a flight with three other golfers You will play one 9-hole match against each of your three opponents to determine who gets in to the Champions Shootout From here we will eliminate players after each hole until we have our last lady standing who is declared the Ladies Presidents Cup Champion!
Junior Club Championship
The Junior Club Championship Tournament is designed with one goal in mind - to provide a platform for young golfers ages 6 - 17 years old to shine. Whether your kiddo is a seasoned player or just starting their golfing journey, this tournament offers a unique opportunity to est their skills, challenge themselves, and foster lifelong friendships with fellow junior golfers.
2025 GOLF EVENT CALENDAR
Club Events Open to Golf Members Ages 18 and Up Club Sponsored Events Bolded
January
January 19
January 22
January 25
February
February 4
February 13
February 19
February 22
March
March 1
March 4 - 5
March 6
March 15
March 16
March 18
March 20
March 22
March 28 - 30
April
April 1 - 2
April 3
April 8 - 9
April 10
April 12
April 14 - 16
April 23 - 24
April 25 - 27
April 29 - 30
May
May 1 - 3
May 3
May 7
May 7
May 8
May 10
May 14 - 17
May 22
May 30 - June 1
Parent Junior Scramble
WGA Polar Bear & General Meeting
MGA PM Shotgun
WGA “Mixed Up Golf” Event
SMGA - Two Man Shamble
MGA & WGA Romeo & Juliet Scramble
MGA Play Day
Lakeside MGA Four-Man ABCD
Ladies Member-Member
SMGA Six-6-VI
Lakeside MGA Play Day
Couples Nine & Dine
WGA Mix & Mingle
Ladies Barton Creek Cup Seminar
MGA Play Day
Lakeside Match Play Championship
Fazio Canyons
Fazio Canyons & Governors’ Ballroom
Fazio Foothills
Lakeside Ladies Club Championship
SMGA Two Best Balls ABCD
Ladies Barton Creek Cup
MGA Par 3
Lakeside MGA 2-Man 6/6/6
Lakeside Ladies Member-Guest
WGA 9-Hole Championship
Senior Men’s Club Championship
Ladies Club Championship
Lakeside Cup Matches
MGA Play Day
Lakeside WGA Flight Finale
WGA Grand Finale & Meeting
LPGA-USGA Girls 1st Tee
Lakeside MGA Three of Four
DKR, Men’s Member-Guest
SGMA Two Man Best Ball
Lakeside Men’s Club Championship
Coore Crenshaw & Offsite
Fazio Foothills
Palmer Lakeside
Fazio Canyons
Palmer Lakeside
Fazio Canyons
Fazio Canyons
Palmer Lakeside
Fazio Canyons
Fazio Foothills
Governors’ Ballroom
Fazio Canyons
Palmer Lakeside
Palmer Lakeside
Fazio Foothills
Fazio Canyons & Foothills
Coore Crenshaw Cliffside
Palmer Lakeside
Palmer Lakeside
Fazio Foothills & Canyons
Coore Crenshaw, Fazio Canyons & Foothills
Fazio Foothills & Canyons
Palmer Lakeside
Fazio Foothills
Palmer Lakeside
Fazio Foothills & Governors’ Ballroom
Fazio Canyons
Palmer Lakeside
Fazio Foothills & Coore Crenshaw Cliffside
Fazio Canyons
Palmer Lakeside
*Please note this schedule is subject to change | Visit the calendar via the member's app for more information
June
June 4 & 5
June 7
June 8
June 14
June 28
June 27 - 29
July
July 4
July 12
July 19
July 25 - 26
July 27
August
August 1
August 9 & 10
August 16
August 21
September
September 3
September 6
September 10
September 12 - 14
September 18
September 20
September 21
September 24 - 27
September 26 - 28
September 29 -
October 1
October
October 4
October 8
October 11
October 17 - 19
October 23
October 28 - 29
November
November 4 & 5
November 7 - 9
November 10 - 12
November 15
November 20
December
December 6 & 7
December 10
December 13
SMGA Member-Member
Lakeside MGA 2-Man Member-Guest
Couples Nine & Dine
MGA Play Day
Lakeside MGA 2-Man Par Three
The Road Cup vs. Club 1916 at PGA Frisco
Lakeside Plant the Flag
Lakeside MGA Brown Dog 4-Man
MGA Play Day
Barton Creek Open
Parent Child Tournament
Men’s BC Cup Qualifying Begins
Junior Club Championship
MGA Play Day
SMGA Par 3 Nine Hole
Lakeside WGA Dust Off the Rust
Lakeside MGA 2-Man Best Ball
Lakeside WGA Opening Day Tourn.
Men’s Club Championship
SMGA Shim Sham
MGA Play Day
Couples Nine & Dine
The Lakeside Roundup (Member-Guest)
The Road Cup vs. Club 1916 at PGA Frisco
BCL Fest (Ladies Member-Guest)
Lakeside MGA Heaven & Hell
MGA & WGA Romeo & Juliet Scramble
MGA Play Day
Battle at the Creek (Men’s Mbr-Mbr)
SMGA Play Day
Lakeside Broomstick Open (Mbr-Mbr)
Coore Crenshaw Cliffside & Fazio Foothills
Palmer Lakeside
Coore Crenshaw Cliffside
Coore Crenshaw Cliffside
Palmer Lakeside
Omni PGA Frisco Courses
Palmer Lakeside
Palmer Lakeside
Coore Crenshaw Cliffside
Fazio Foothills & Coore Crenshaw Cliffside
Palmer Lakeside
Alternate Courses
Fazio Canyons & Fazio Foothills
Fazio Canyons
Coore Crenshaw Cliffside
Palmer Lakeside
Palmer Lakeside
Palmer Lakeside
Crenshaw, Foothills & Canyons
Fazio Canyons
Fazio Canyons
Fazio Foothills
Palmer Lakeside
Barton Creek Courses
Crenshaw, Canyons & Foothills
Ladies Presidents Cup
Men’s Barton Creek Cup
Lakeside Ladies Past Presidents’ Cup
Lakeside MGA 4-Man ABCD Shamble
SMGA 4-Man Best Ball by Par
Couples Club Championship
Lakeside WGA Santa Sluggers
MGA President’s Cup
Palmer Lakeside
Palmer Lakeside
Fazio Foothills
Crenshaw, Canyons & Foothills
Fazio Foothills
Palmer Lakeside
Fazio Canyons
Fazio Canyons & Fazio Foothills
Palmer Lakeside
Palmer Lakeside
Fazio Canyons
Palmer Lakeside
Palmer Lakeside
Coore Crenshaw & Fazio Foothills
FIND YOUR SWING
World Class Instruction and Fitting
Barton Creek Golf Instruction
Phillip Marburger, PGA www.pmgolfinstruction.com
Golf is one of the most rewarding and yet challenging games to play To reach your true golf potential, you need a teacher with experience and a proven track record of making players better
Phillip Marburger has been a golf instructor for thirty years, and it is his goal to help people understand what makes golf a fun and enjoyable recreational activity. He is a certified PGA Coach that encourages learning through a group lesson format for both junior and adults. His students range from neophytes to experienced players looking to improve or understand more about the game. All of his lessons are customized based on the needs of each student with a primary focus on building a strong foundation for a lifetime of golf. He accomplishes this through fundamentals of grip, posture and alignment
If you would like to improve your game and take it to the next level, come and train with Phillip Marburger!
Phillip Marburger Barton Creek Lead Instructor marburger
phillip@gmail com 512-573-6366
FIND YOUR SWING CONT.
The Barton Creek Golf Academy
www.bartoncreekgolfacademy.com
Designed to help members of all ages, the Barton Creek Golf Academy is home to world-class instruction. With an incredible combination of top-ranked instructors, state-of-the-art equipment and facilities, programs range from intensive schools to private lessons LEARN MORE >
For more information on the Academy programming, click a link below
Brech Spradley, PGA
Owner/Director of Instruction
Barton Creek Golf Academy
Golf Channel Academy brech spradley@bartoncreek com 512-306-5805
Barton Creek Fitting Studio
Get fit to lower scores at the Barton Creek Fitting Studio. Owner and Master Fitter, Bobby Dean, specializes in tour quality equipment, fittings and builds. Find the optimal set of clubs a player needs to perform their best. With a Trackman launch monitor, the industry leader in ball flight and data measurements, we will identify the best possible components for the perfect club Services include fitting, club repair and Trackman services
Owner, Master
Barton Creek Fitting Studio bobby dean@me com 512-844-6967 www.bartoncreekfittingstudio.com
Bobby Dean
Fitter
FIND YOUR SWING WITH OPERATION 36
6 Ranks | 12 Skills | 72 Total Goals to Guide Golfers
Golf can be complex if not broken into easy to understand chunks. Very similar to subjects in school, one or two of these skills is covered in class each week. The skills each have an educational goal to work towards that challenge golfers to work on developing their game. These Skills and Goals are guides in golfers development.
What is the Curriculum?
We never want participants to feel lost and we want you to feel small successes as you become a golfer.
That is why the Operation 36 Curriculum:
Was designed to be fun and motivating road-map of education goals
Is built to focus on the skills you will need to train based on your on-course division
Continues to build off of previous skills you have developed as you progress
The 7 Technical Skills
Posture Power Grip Ball Flight Alignment Putting Green Reading
The 3 Education and Athlete Skills
Mastery Honor Fitness & Nutrition
F&Q Section:
Are classes open to non-golf members?
The 2 Performance Skills
Work Ethic Performance
Yes! Please register on the Operation 36 Website to create a profile
What is the price per semester?
Each 8-week program will cost $450 per member & $550 for non BCCC members (member sponsor required).
Location of classes?
Fazio Canyons will be the Hub for Operation 36 programs Instructors will meet participants either at the Putting Green, Short Game Area, or Driving Range Area. Each location will be designated on the Program Schedule which is found on the Mobile App.
What are the 9-Hole events?
Each division has designated Tee Times previously blocked off by the Golf Professional Staff. Each participant will receive an email for their designated Tee Time 3 days prior to their scheduled time.
Susie Morgan Golf Retail Manager
susie.morgan@omnihotels.com 512-329-4094
Robert Gogulich, PGA Associate Assistant Golf Professional Palmer Lakeside
robert.gogulich@omnihotels.com 512-306-5851
Edgar Anzaldo Beverage Cart Manager
edgar.anzaldo@omnihotels.com 512-306-5651
Noah Friedman Assistant Golf Professional Palmer Lakeside noah friedman@omnihotels com 512-329-4653
MAKING TEE TIMES
YOUR CLUB. YOUR APP.
Let's get started from your mobile device!
STEP 1
Download the free App.
You can search for "ForeTees ClubCentral" in either the Apple App Store or Google Play.
STEP 2
STEP 3
From your mobile device within the app, use your login credentials that you generated from step 2 to access the new interactive mobile services.
Don't
Dive deeper and work on your game. All club and shot data is stored in the app for further analysis.
Skill-Based Games
Compete against range buddies and other users within Toptracer Range’s global community Take aim at virtual targets and score points based on accuracy After you score big, see how you stack up against other Toptracer Range users on the global leaderboard - not only at your range but around the world
Swing Recording
Activate TV Mode and record a video of your shot alongside stats and a trace. Send it to a coach or share it on social media.
2025 CART & GUEST FEES
Guest Greens Fees (including enjoyment of the range)
Member Cart Fee | $25 00 per player
TWILIGHT HOURS
After 2 p.m. | January 1 - March 9
After 4 p.m. | March 10 - November 2 (Daylight Savings Time)
After 2 p.m. | November 3 - December 31
GOLF ASSOCIATIONS
Barton Creek Women's Golf Association
BCCC has earned a reputation for being the best Club for female golf members Serving over 180 female golfers, members of the Women's Golf Association enjoy an active, vibrant calendar of activities
The focus of the WGA is to promote the game of golf and foster respect, fellowship, and friendship among female Members. A variety of 9-hole and 18-hole golf activities, social activities, and other opportunities are available and designed to promote the game and build new friendships.
Play Days | 9-Hole & 18-Hole
Year-round play days are designed to keep the WGA Members connected and build their skills Each play day starts with a game of golf, followed by lunch for those who wish to stay and socialize after golf
Wednesday | 18-Hole Group
Thursday | 9-Hole Group
Annual Dues (billed to your Member account in June):
$140 Full Year
$70 Mid-Year (March - End of Season)
Interested in joining the WGA? Contact the WGA Chairs below. 18-Hole Group | Holly Richey, holly.richey@gmail.com 9-Hole Group | Lori Murray, lorimurraysb@yahoo.com
WGA Member Manual
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GOLF ASSOCIATIONS CONT.
Barton Creek Men's Golf Associations
The Barton Creek Men’s Golf Association (MGA) is an independent organization created to facilitate competition, community, and fellowship among golf members at Barton Creek CC. The MGA will host 21 tournaments and 4 clinics this year, making it a perfect way to meet and compete with fellow BC golfers of all ages and skill levels as well as support local golf organizations such as The First Tee of Austin
MGA events include individual, twosome, and foursome formats with net and gross flights along with the always popular closet-to-the-pin and skins Favorite MGA tournaments include the Pink Ball, Heaven and Hell, Six-6- VI, Match Play Championship, and the season-ending President’s Cup
Known as one of the best bargains at BCCC, MGA annual dues are $135 per year for access to all MGA events and clinics. It only takes one good finish, and your dues are covered!
The SMGA schedule has 9 tournaments, which are open to all MGA members over the age of 60. SMGA Tournaments are typically played on Thursday mornings and include some of the same formats as the regular MGA tournaments Qualifying MGA members can choose to play the regular MGA or the SMGA schedule SMGA dues are $30 per year (a great deal for 9 extra events)
MGA Board
PRESIDENT
Mark Winter
SECRETARY
Cole Irwin
TREASURER
Ryan McBride
MGA
COMPETITION CHAIR
Randy Schoenborn
SMGA COMPETITION CHAIR
Rusty Rutledge COMMUNICATION HEAD
HANDICAP CHAIR
Bud Neeley
Dave “Scoop” Walter
BOARD MEMBERS
While the MGA strives to maximize participation and accommodate all, space per event is limited and many events fill up quickly So when they are announced, please register ASAP!
Please contact Mark Utkov (mutkov@me.com) to join the MGA/SMGA and play!
Mark Utkov
Dalton
Becky DeWitt VanWisse
Gordon McGregor
Jason McKinley
Matt Johnson
Paul Smith
Sam Deliberato
LAKESIDE GOLF ASSOCIATIONS
Barton Creek Lakeside Women's Golf Association
The mission of the Lakeside Women’s Golf Association (BCLWGA) is to promote and conserve the best interests and true spirit of golf and good fellowship among members, encourage a keener knowledge of the rules and etiquette of golf, inspire good sportsmanship and provide a full calendar of competitions, tournaments, and parties. To accomplish this, the BCLWGA offers different opportunities for ladies of all skill levels and interests.
Membership is open to any female golf member in good standing at Barton Creek Country Club at Lakeside or Barton Creek Country Club Lakeside WGA memberships are available for golf or social privileges The season runs from September through May Annual dues cover all social events and regular play days; tournaments require additional fees
Ready to Learn More?
Please contact Cristy Keating at cristyjk89@gmail com
LAKESIDE GOLF ASSOCIATIONS CONT.
The mission of the Barton Creek Lakeside Men’s Golf Association (BCLMGA) is to bring together members of Barton Creek for golf, good fellowship, and fun by hosting quality golf events enjoyable to all.
The MGA Board has been working on the 2025 Event Calendar and we are excited about the tournament scheduled for the year Our community is growing, and we anticipate continuous growth within the BCLS MGA Our objective is simple, we want to bring a great experience to every MGA Member, and we will surely elevate the LSMGA experience with the newly renovated Lakeside golf course
PARTICIPATION
MGA events are open to any player who is at least 18 years old, has an established handicap, and is a golf member in good standing with Barton Creek Country Club. This includes members of the Lakeside Golf, Golf Members in Waiting, Junior Golf, Non-Resident Golf, and Full Golf categories of membership.
EVENT REGISTRATION
Registration opens three weeks before an event with the deadline to register one week before the tournament by 5:00 p m To register, click “Playing” to the Golf Genius registration email It is your responsibility to register for each event The Golf Shop can verify your registration at any time
To join the Lakeside MGA, please contact Rob Stroup robertlakestroup@gmail com | (512) 771-9154
GOLF GENERAL RULES
Out of Consideration for Your Fellow Club Members
Guests & Visitors
A member must personally invite a guest to utilize the facilities. Members must accompany their guests while at the Club and are responsible for registering and paying the applicable guest fees.
Members who are unable to accompany their guests while at the Club may request an unaccompanied guest pass Arrangements must be made in advance through the Club Membership Office by calling 512-329-7999
All unaccompanied guests must present their guest cards when accessing any area of the Club
Members are responsible for all charges incurred, as well as the conduct of their guests Members are also responsible for any damages caused by their family members and/or guests
A guest of a member may only play the golf courses a total of six times within a calendar year, regardless of if he/she is the guest of another member.
Guests must check into the Golf Shop; any unpaid guest fees will be billed to the member account.
Unaccompanied guests are not permitted on the designated member-only golf course.
At the discretion of Management, the Club may host guests in conjunction with the business or public relations of the Club.
Guest use of the practice facilities is complimentary. All guests must be accompanied by a member or have an unattended guest pass issued by the Director of Golf or Membership Office.
Guest Policy Violation Fee: It is the responsibility of the member to ensure that their guest has not been a guest who played golf/tennis or utilized the fitness center in the month that they are inviting the guest to participate
First violation: Member will be subject to a $275 Guest Policy Violation Fee
Second violation: Member will lose guest privileges for 90 days
Third violation: Member privileges will be revoked for 30 days
Dress Code
Golfers are expected to be appropriately dressed in clothing specifically designed for golf. Men’s and ladies’ fashion collar-less golf shirts & ladies’ sleeveless golf shirts are acceptable.
Denim of any color, workout/yoga clothes, swimwear, cut-off shorts, tennis clothes, tee shirts, and tank tops are not considered proper attire.
Soft spiked golf shoes are mandatory for all golf courses and practice areas.
Jagged or ribbed/soled jogging footwear, track spikes, or rubber spiked shoes (other than those specifically designed for golf) are not acceptable footwear
Members are responsible for their guest’s attire Improperly dressed golfers will be asked to change before play Disregarding the dress code will result in the suspension of playing privileges
Care of the Courses
Use of golf courses and/or practice facilities, when closed, is strictly prohibited. Practice on the golf course is strictly prohibited. All practice must be confined to the practice areas only.
Course Player Assistants and Starters have the authority to enforce all golf course rules to ensure the experience and pace of play are not compromised.
Proper footwear is required and please do your part to avoid golf spike damage to the greens. Replace or repair divots in fairways and roughs. Please use the divot fill provided on each golf cart. Repair ball marks (bruises on the green: the impact of the ball on the green is damaging) A good rule to follow is to repair yours and one additional one
Rake and smooth all irregularities in the bunkers
Do not litter Trash receptacles are available throughout the courses
Observe the single entry and single exit posts marked with green and red tops
GOLF GENERAL RULES CONT.
General Information
Play should be in accordance with the U S G A adopted rules, except where in conflict with local conditions Members and guests must register in the Golf Pro Shop before beginning the round and all play must commence from the first tee unless otherwise directed by the golf professional or staff. Guests may be asked to present a photo ID.
Each player must have their own bag and set of clubs or rental equipment.
Bicycles, motorcycles, and all other non-approved forms of transportation are strictly prohibited from entering any part of the golf course. Non-conventional golf transportation must be approved by club management. Players may walk when playing the courses provided pace of play standards are upheld. Personal push carts are permitted
During golf-playing hours, the course is strictly reserved for golfers Jogging and walking on the golf course property are not permitted during this time Jogging and walking are permitted on the cart paths no later than one hour after sunrise and 30 minutes prior to sunset
Dogs may be walked on the cart paths during the times outlined above and under the following guidelines: All dogs must be on a leash and are not allowed to run freely on any Barton Creek Golf Course Owners are required to pick up and dispose of any waste in non-golf course trash receptacles and the owner is responsible for any damage done to private property.
Golfers are responsible for any damage done to private property. Please notify the Homeowner or Golf Pro Shop in the event of damage. Backyards are private property, please do not trespass.
Handicaps
Handicaps are determined and operated under the guidelines of the United States Golf Association and managed using the GHIN system. In the interest of fair play, for each round played Members shall enter their scores into the GHIN system. A handicap may be arbitrarily reduced if the Member does not enter all scores or otherwise does not observe the spirit of the handicap system. The Handicap Committee in charge will determine the amount of adjustment.
A handicap fee will apply to all golf members and is charged on an annual basis in January Members are permitted to maintain their handicap at only one club Members belonging to more than one Club must determine one home club to keep their handicap
Members wishing to participate in Club events, the Women’s Golf Association, or the Men’s Golf Association (including Lakeside and the Senior Men’s Golf Association) must manage their handicap through Barton Creek Country Club
Juniors
A Junior golfer is a male or female under 18 years of age
Golf carts may be used by Junior golfers ages 16 and up with a valid driver’s license Juniors 15 years and younger or those without a driver's license, must walk unless accompanied by an adult.
Guests will be charged a guest fee. A Club Member must accompany any junior guest.
A junior guest may play the courses only six times per yer, regardless of if he or she is the guest of another member.
GOLF GENERAL RULES CONT.
Starting Times
Members may reserve tee times up to seven days in advance. The online tee-time system is available beginning at 6:00 a.m. on the ForeTees app. The Pro Shop will begin taking tee times at 7:00 a.m. on a rotating 7-day out. For example, book on Monday for the following Monday.
Whenever possible, foursomes should always be played. The online tee-time system will allow Members to pair up with other Members. In addition, the professional staff reserves the right to pair singles and twosomes to create as many full foursomes as possible Professional staff will communicate any changes to tee times Fivesomes are accommodated upon the approval of the Head Golf Professional or Club Golf Operations Director Fivesomes must hold their position with the pace of play or will receive a verbal warning from the professional staff and if the position is not improved, the group will be broken into two groups Groups required to break into two will have their fivesome privileges suspended for four weeks
Each Member may make up to three tee times per day; there must be at least one member in each group
Should a Member be unable to use a tee time he/she has reserved, they must cancel by the end of the business day before the scheduled tee time. Scheduled tee times not canceled will result in a written or oral reminder of the policy for the first offense and any subsequent offense may lose their ability to use the online tee-time system.
Players must maintain their position on the golf course. The pace of play expectation is for a member to keep up with the group ahead of them during play. Walkers are expected to adhere to the same pace of play as those using golf carts.
Player Assistants are provided for your benefit By the Club’s authority, player assistants are to maintain the pace of play on the golf courses Members are expected to comply with requests made by the player assistants
Any concerns related to these requests should be communicated to the Director of Golf
If a group is unable to maintain the pace of play, the player assistant has the authority to make necessary adjustments This is for the benefit of all members playing
Golf Carts
The Golf Pro Shop administers the golf cart operation and shall communicate course conditions as determined by the golf course superintendent.
Carts should be operated prudently and may only be driven by a person who holds a current valid driver’s license. The cart must be driven with all tires entirely on the cart path within 30 feet of all tees and greens. Posted cart rules must always be observed. Follow all directional signage.
Members are responsible for any damage caused to a golf cart or other property and for any injury caused to any person
To minimize stress on the golf courses, it is expected that two riders occupy each cart A full cart fee will apply for members who elect to ride alone
A maximum of two people may occupy a cart and no more than two golf bags per cart GPS is activated on each golf cart Follow all displayed messages including the pace of play and weather warnings Zones have been established through the GPS to restrict off-course use Should you encounter a restricted zone, please return to the course immediately.
Carts should never be taken when the Golf Pro Shop is closed.
Pull carts are permitted. Members using pull carts must maintain the pace of play.
A member may walk the golf course but must maintain the pace of play. If a walking player removes a golf cart from the cart staging area to facilitate movement to and from the tee boxes or anywhere on the course, he/she will be charged a cart fee.
GOLF GENERAL RULES CONT.
Trail Fee Program for Private Carts
Private golf carts are available only to Members who own a home in the following communities: The Ridge, The Fairways, Amarra, The Canyons, Woods I, Woods II and Lakeside, The Enclave, and The Ranch, with express and written approval from the corresponding HOA and Club Leadership. Carts must enter the course through the designated entrances to avoid disrupting golfers:
The Ridge | Use of Fazio Foothills and Coore-Crenshaw Courses only
Enter via the cart path located behind the Fazio Foothills practice tee
The Fairways | Use of Fazio Foothills and Crenshaw Courses only
Enter via the cart path located at the Foothills practice putting & chipping green
Amarra and The Canyons | Use of Fazio Canyons Course only
Enter via Carranzo Drive
Woods I and Woods II | Fazio Foothills and Coore-Crenshaw Courses only
Enter via the map location provided by Property Owner’s Association (Portofino Ridge Dr. cul-de-sac).
Barton Creek Lakeside, The Enclave, and The Ranch | Use of the Palmer Lakeside Course only
Please see the Golf Shop for entrance instructions. Members should never enter directly through the golf course.
Private golf carts must be two-passenger or four-passenger (rear-facing - standard wheelbase) carts approved by Barton Creek Country Club and must follow all cart restrictions in place for club-owned carts including Cart Path Only holes and other restricted areas
Personal cart use may commence upon approval by the Member's Head Golf Professional Members must contact the Club to register and enroll in the trail fee program prior to utilizing a personal cart on the golf course(s) If the cart owner does not wish to participate in the monthly trail fee program, the private cart will not be allowed to be used on the golf course(s)
All personal-use golf carts must be re-permitted annually beginning in January.
When using a personal cart on the golf course(s), applicable cart fees pertain to any Barton Creek Member passenger (unless he/she is a designee on the cart owner’s membership), and all Barton Creek golf cart rules apply while on Barton Creek grounds.
Food and beverage items consumed on Barton Creek grounds are to be purchased from one of the Club or Resort outlets.
Golf carts must remain free of any advertisement or company logos, other than the club logo or name of the cart manufacturer
