June 15^th          Father’s Day Tournament                    Two separate tournaments
Father Son/Daughter 9 hole division beginning at 8:00
Father Son/Daughter 18 hole division beginning at 10:30
This event will be flighted after 18 holes. The format for this event will be a modifiedalternate shot. There will not be an entry fee for the 9 hole division

June 18th         Indianola Chamber Fundraiser
This event is open to all members and non members.  The format for this event is a four person best shot. It will be a 12:30 shotgun start. Please look for more details on this great event in the upcoming newsletters. - Contact the Chamber to sign up. (961-6269)

June 23^rd          Iowa Golf Course Superintendents Association Outing
This event is a fundraiser for turf grass research.  Golf course superintendents and other turf grass researchers will be having an outing to raise money for research in turf grass management.  This event will be a 12:00 Shotgun Start

June 28^th          Member – Guest (NEW EVENT)
This event is your chance to “showcase” your facility to a non member.  The format for this event will be a 2 – Person Best Ball Net.  We will be counting the low ball/score of the two with handicap.  Each player will need to have an established handicap.  All players will be competing within the same flight regardless of sex.  Because this is a Net Event all players should be competing on a level playing field.  Men will play from the White Tees and Ladies will play from the Red Tees.  Please look for more information on this great event in the upcoming newsletters.

July 4^th             Firecracker Open
This will be a four person best shot with an A, B, C, and D player.  Start time will be a 9:00 a.m. shotgun.  Course closed until completion.
GHIN handicap required for participation. 
**Sign-up Deadline is Wed. July 2^nd @ NOON** 

July 12^th ,13^th    Men’s Club Championship      
This will be a two day event with a regular, senior and super senior division.  The tournament will be flighted at the completion of 36 holes for all flights except the championship flight. The Championship Flight will be determined at the end of round one with the low 16 and ties and those participants who declared Championship Flight playing  27 holes from the black tees on Day 2. This will be a tee time event beginning at 7:30 a.m.  Super Seniors (60 & up) will play from the Gold Tees.  The Regular Division (age 49 & below) and Senior Division (50-59) will play from the White Tees.  Players are allowed to choose their own foursomes for day one.

July 18th          2^nd Annual Indianola Golf Classic (American Cancer Society Fundraiser)
This outing/fundraiser is open all members and non club members.  The format for this event will be a Four Person Best Shot.  Men will play from the white tees and women will play from the red tees.  This event will be one division and flights will be determined on the number of teams.  All proceeds from this event will be donated to the American Cancer Society. This event will be a 12:00 noon Shotgun Start.  Please look for more details on this event in the upcoming newsletters.

July 19^th           Couples 2-Ball & Patio Party – “Gilligan’s Getaway”
Hosts are Browns and Polsons.  Couples 2-Ball to begin at 6:00. Dinner will be served at the completion of play.  Plan to stay and dance to Legal Limit.
2-Ball – 6:00      Dinner – 8:00     Dance – 9:00

July 21^st           Iowa Golf Association State Amateur Qualifier
We have been asked to host the Central Iowa Qualifier for the 106^th Iowa Amateur.  This event will have morning tee times.  Tee times will be based on the number of qualifiers. Please watch for more information in the upcoming newsletters.

July 27^th           Women’s Club Championship
This will be a one day event with a regular division along with a senior division.  The tournament will be flighted at the conclusion of 18 holes.  Tee times will begin at 7:30 a.m. Players are allowed to choose their own foursomes.The low 10 players, excluding the Open Division Champion, will qualify for the sole survivor.

August 3^rd         Sole Survivor
This will be five separate tournaments.  The Women’s Division will begin at 12:00.  The Men’s Super Senior Division will begin at 12:30.  The Men’s Senior Division will begin at 1:00.  The Men’s Open Division will begin at 1:30.  The Men’s Championship Division will begin at 2:00.  This tournament will take place on the East/Old Nine.  Qualifiers will be determined upon club championship results.

August 17^th       Husband/Wife Club Championship (Format Change)
This event is open to both members and non members.  This will be a great way for you to introduce a non member couple to your Club.  Our Club  Champion will determined by the lowest score of a member couple.  The format for this event will be a modified alternate shot.  This event will be flighted after 18 holes.  This event will be a 9:00 Shotgun Start 

August 24^th       Indianola Booster Club Fundraiser Outing
This event is open to all members and non club members.  This event fills up every year so space will be limited.  The format for this event will be a Four Person Best Shot.  All Men will play from the White Tees while all Women will play from the Red Tees.  All teams will be in one division.  This event will be flighted at the completion of 18 holes.  It will be a 9:00 Shotgun Start.  The course will be closed until the completion of play.  Please look for more details on this great event in the upcoming newsletters.

August 31^st-      Labor Day Tournament (Format Change)

Sept. 1^st           This event will be a 4 – Person Best Shot with an A, B, C, & D player.  There will be a                                 Men’s Division and a Women’s Division.  This will be a two day event with both divisions                              playing 18 holes each day.  It will be a 9:00 Shotgun start each day.
GHIN handicap required for participation.
***Sign Up Deadline is Wednesday, August 27^th at Noon.** 

Sept. 6^th           Year End 2-Ball (Stout & St. John)
Come out and enjoy the final 2-Ball of the year.  There will be lots of prizes, good food and of course golf.  Event starts at 4:00 p.m.

Sept. 14^th         State 4 – Man Best Shot
This event is open to all members and non club members.  It will be limited to the first 36 teams.  Participants will form their own teams.  The tournament will be flighted at the conclusion of play.  It will be a 10:00 a.m. shotgun start.

Sept. 20^th         Men’s Flag Tournament
This event is open to all members of the Men’s Association.  Participants will be given a flag with a number on it. The number on their flag will be the course rating from the set of tees they are playing + their current handicap from that set of tees. Each player will play until they reach the number on their flag.  The player who advances his flag the furthest is declared the winner. There is a steak fry at the conclusion of the round.  This is a tee time event in which participants choose their own foursomes. 
The course remains open for regular play during this event.  GHIN Handicap required for participation.

Sept. 20^th         Couples Night Glow (Pollock)
Come enjoy some night golf! We will serve dinner prior to the event at 6:00. Golf will begin at dusk.  Nine holes of “Night Golf” will be played on the East Nine.  Advance sign up is required so that the hosts can purchase the correct amount of night golf supplies.     

Sept. 28^th         Ryder Cup
This will be a 27 hole event with the nines to be played Best Shot, Best Ball, and then Alternate Shot.  This event is open to club members only.  There will be a Men’s Division and a Mixed Division.  The tournament will be flighted at the Completion of Play.  Tee times will begin at 8:00 a.m.

October 26^th     Chili 4 – Person Best Shot       (New Event)
This event is open to both members and non members.  The format for this event will be a 4 – Person Best Shot.  All men will play from the white tees.  All women will play from the red tees.  All teams will be in one division.  The tournament will be flighted after 18 holes.  This event will be an 11:00 Shotgun Start. 

Other Golf Events

Tuesday Night League - There is a Men's league on Tuesday nights from the middle of May to mid September. This league is run by the Men's Golf Association and you must be an association member to play. The course is not closed, but the first and tenth tees will usually be crowded from about 4:30-5:30 p.m. With both nines available, players not in league will usually find that the tees have little or no waiting before 6:00 pm. Junior golfers are prohibited from teeing off from 3:30-6:00 p.m. while league is being held.

Wednesday Night League - There is a Women's League on Wednesday nights from early June until late August.  This League is run by the Women's Golf Association.  There are 2 person best shot and two person match play divisions.  Sign-up in the women's locker room or on the website at http://www.indianolacountryclub.com/newsletter.html.

Family Golf Evenings - A cookout and golf activities for families with children. These are held on a Sunday evening during the summer.  Advanced sign-up is required.  Check the calendar for dates and times and the monthly newsletter for details.
 

COURSE INFORMATION

Basic Golf Course Rules

1) All members and guests must sign in before playing.

2) “Soft Spikes” are required.

3) Proper golf attire is required. No tank tops or muscle shirts. Collared golf shirts preferred.

4) No fivesomes allowed during regular play.

5) The ball rack: We currently do not have starting times. When your group is here, place a ball in the ball rack.

6) Carts: Keep carts on the paths as much as possible. If you leave the path use the 90 degree rule. Obey all cart signs.

10) Please replace your divots and fix your ball marks.

The Course Layout

            The course is played as a "links style" 18 hole course.  To play the course links style players cross to the west side of Country Club Road after playing #1 and play holes 2-10 ( the new west nine).  Players then come back across the road for holes 11-18 ("old" holes 2-9).  Those wishing to play just the old "east nine" may "cut-over" [go from hole 1 to hole 11(old hole 2)] only under certain conditions.  Those conditions are:

            1) 18 hole players, those coming from hole 10 to 11 have the right of way.  If you want to "cut-over" and you can see someone on 10 green or on the cart path going from 10 green to 11 tee you are not allowed to cut- over.  This does NOT mean you alternate in.  If there is steady play, you may not be able to "cut-over".

            2) It is strongly recommended that players cutting-over play the upper tee, which means use the gold or red tees.  This is to help make sure that players cutting-over will be out of range before a group playing the "links" layout gets to the tee.

            3) You should not expect to be able to cut-over on Thursday afternoon or on weekends until late in the afternoon because play is usually steady during those times.

This cut-over option allows players trying to get in a quick nine or just a few holes a convenient option.  If everyone signs in it helps players starting out know if cut-over may be possible.  They can check for groups starting about 2 hours earlier.  This cutover option has been working so far and should continue to work if everyone uses common sense.  If there are problems this option may have to be eliminated.

EXCEPTION FOR MEN’S AND WOMEN’S LEAGUE

            The course plays as 2 separate nines for Men’s and Women’s League play starting at 4 pm.  League players will play either the old east nine (hole #1 and 11-18) or the west nine (holes 2-10) . There are special "East-West" scorecards to use for leagues.  Players starting their round earlier in the day should be aware that league play starting on both nines may interrupt their play and make allowance for this.  A difficulty with this arrangement is going out and back to the "west nine".  Players going out and back via the #1 cart path need to be careful not to interfere with those playing #1.  If you are playing #1 on during league play, be aware that players may be going to or from the west nine and do not hit if they are in range. 

NOTE: The course is open for regular play on Tuesday nights.  There has been only a short wait on the tees while league players are teeing off. 
 

MEMBERSHIP

Family Membership normally covers the following:

1. A legally married husband and wife

2. Unmarried children living with the club member under 18 years of age (including 3 months after graduation from high school)

3. Exception - This membership covers any member of the family less than 23 years of age and still living with the club member and attending college. He/she must be enrolled full-time and working toward a college undergraduate degree in order to qualify for this exception.

4. Other exceptions will be considered by petition to the Board.

When children of a family membership become ineligible to participate under that family membership, they do not have to pay an initiation fee if they apply within 3 months for full membership.

Single Membership:

1.Includes a single (unmarried) individual.

2.There are two categories of single membership: under 30 years of age and over 30 years of age.

Resignation Rules and Procedures:
All resignations must be made in writing and addressed to the attention of the Club President. Resignations made with dues owed will be accepted, but dues owed after resignation, whether by own volition or Board action, not paid within 90 days from the date of resignation, will be recovered by Small Claims Court action. Ex-members who leave the club owing dues are prohibited from use of the facilities as a guest of a member in good standing or in participating in any club sponsored tournament. Payment of this debt will lift the restriction.

Golf Guest Rules:
Green fees are an important part of our club operations and every member* who has a guest for golf must make sure the guest signs in and the appropriate fees are paid by either the guest or member. Guests must display current guest bag tag.

Failure of the guest or member to pay the green fees will result in the member being billed. *

In the event the clubhouse is not open at the start of, or during, the round(s), it is the responsibility of the member to see that the fees are paid at the first opportunity.

Non-members living in Warren County or any contiguous county may be a guest for a total of four times per year when accompanied by a member. Persons living outside of these geographical boundaries may play as a guest with a member more than four times.

*This includes spouse, son or daughter's guest.

MEMBERSHIP DUES AND FEES  (As of April 1, 2008)

Dues may be paid monthly, quarterly or yearly. Monthly dues must be paid by the first of the month, quarterly by the start of the new quarter, and yearly at the start of the year. To save money, the club bills quarterly, but you may pay monthly if you wish.
Dues should be sent to: Indianola Country Club, c/o IAT Inc., 1115 North Jefferson, Indianola, IA

Yearly Fees

GHIN Handicap Fee                               $20/year

Cart Fee (kept off course)                     $150/year

Cart Fee (with Cart Shed)                     $230/year

Yearly Cart Seat (individual)                         $500

Yearly Cart Seat (couple)                             $750

                                                                                    Monthly Capital

Golf Initiation Fee: $500 (may be paid over 4 months); Social Initiation Fee: $100

*Heritage Members )………………………………………………………………………….…….$20 less/month

 (65 years old and age + consecutive years of membership over 90

Late Fees: Dues are delinquent after 30 days. After 60 days, a $15 late fee may be applied.

Locker Rentals: Locker fees are due April 1st and if you wish to maintain your locker, the fees must be received by May 1st. Locker fees will be collected by the Men's and Women's Associations.

Cart Rules

1. You must be 16 years old with a valid driver's license or 14 with a valid learners permit and adult supervision to operate a cart.

2. Use the 90 degree rule.

3. Return to the paths before the white posts on the side of the fairway near the green.

4. Cart path only policy
            a. Yellow Flag - Only carts with approved handicap flags may leave the paths.
            b. Red Flag - ALL carts to remain on paths.

Click Here to View Current Cart Shed Waiting List.

Junior Golf Rules:

Age Limits - Any member under 18 years of age is a junior golfer.

Tournament Eligibility - Junior golfers ages 16-17 may play in all club-sponsored tournaments, except Memorial Day, July 4th and Labor Day.

Supervision - Junior golfers are under the supervision of the PGA Head Golf Professional and the Golf Course Superintendent. Loitering in the pro shop and clubhouse area is not permitted! Violations will result in a two-week suspension of golf privileges. These rules will be enforced.

Indianola High School Varsity golfers who are members of the Indianola Country Club and approved by the coach will be allowed to play Saturday and Sunday mornings during the high school season.  This is from course opening until the end of the girls season for the girls team and from August 1st through the boys golf season for the boys. The coach will provide a list of approved players which will be posted.

Junior Members ages 10 & under must play with an adult at all times (red bag tags)

They can play:

Junior Members ages 11-13 must play with an adult on weekends and after 4:00 pm (blue bag tags)

They can play:

Junior Members ages 14-17 can play unaccompanied by an adult. (green bag tags)

They can play:

These times will be enforced. All Junior Golfers cannot tee off after/before their designated times. In order for a Junior Golfer to operate a golf cart on the course, he or she must be 16 years old and have a valid driver's license or 14 years old with a valid learners permit and adult supervision.

Other Club Rules, Policies and Information:

Early Morning Weekend Play - In order to allow Joe and his staff the time to mow greens and prepare the course properly for the days play, golfers teeing off before the times shown in the table below are required to play the east nine first.  To play their second nine they must put a ball in the ball-rack and start on #1 again to get to the west nine. Golfers teeing off after the designated time are required to move to the west nine after playing #1.  Rather than prohibiting early morning play, as is done at many courses, the Board felt this was a good compromise to allow those wanting to play very early to do so and still provide the time Joe and his staff needs to get their work done.  The designated time will be clearly posted on a sign on the first tee.  Thank you for your cooperation.

Designated Start Times:             April – 7:00 am              May – 6:30 am              June& July – 6:00 am                                                 August – 6:30 am          Sept. – 7:00 am             Oct. – 7:30 am

NOTE: Early and late season frost may require later start times.

Bag Tags - The Country Club supplies bag tags for each member.  This is to help the staff and other members identify who is a member.  Pick yours up in the clubhouse.

Monday Mornings - During May through September one nine may be closed in the morning so that the maintenance staff can do needed work uninterrupted by golfers. This typically involves the spraying of pesticides which need to dry before golfers can reenter.  The superintendent will open the nine as soon as possible. This policy helps to keep the course in top shape. If there is a tournament on Monday, one nine may be closed on Tuesday morning.

Junior Golf Program - During June there is a junior golf "clinic" run by PGA Head Golf Professional Jason Marvelli.  Golfers between the ages of 8 and 17 are welcome to participate.  The juniors are divided into age divisions based on the number of participants with each division having one hour instructional sessions.  Look for details in the May newsletter.  Advanced sign-up is required.  There is a small charge for members.  Nonmembers are also welcome.

Ladies' Day - From April 1 to September 30, Wednesday is Ladies' Day.  On Wednesday no men or juniors may tee off after 12 noon. Men or juniors teeing off on the front or back nine before noon may finish that nine holes.  That means they should be off the course by around 2:00 pm.  The Clubhouse remains open to all until 3:00 p.m.

Ladies Golf Association - The Ladies Golf Association hosts the Ladies Invitational in June and runs the Wednesday night Women's League.  In addition there are Monthly Saggettes on the third Wednesday of the month from September through May.  Funds raised by the association are used for the betterment of the club.

Men's Day - From April 1 to September 30, Thursday is Men's Day.  On Thursday no women or juniors may tee off after 12 noon.  Women or juniors teeing off on the front or back nine before noon may finish that nine holes.  That means they should be off the course by around 2:00 pm.  The Clubhouse remains open to all until 3:00 p.m.

Men's Golf Association - There is a Men's Golf Association that has a modest yearly membership fee.  The association runs the Tuesday Night League and the Men's Association Flag Tournament in October.  Funds raised by the association are used for the betterment of the club.

Dress Code - The current policy prohibits tank tops or muscle shirts. Unhemmed cuttoffs, gym shorts or t-shirts with suggestive sayings are also inappropriate. Collared golf shirts are preferred. The goal is to allow casual dress, but still have a neat appearance. Each member is responsible for making sure guests are properly attired.

Indianola High School Golfers - The high school teams play matches and practice at the club.  The matches typically start at 3:30pm and will close the 1st tee for about 30 minutes.