Course Rules

Etiquette

• Please be respectful and courteous to others, including your playing partners, other players on the course, the clubhouse and maintenance staff.

• Please use language and volume appropriate for the patrons at The Dells Golf Club.

• Please refrain from using profanity.  The Dells Golf Club is a family-oriented venue. 

Checking in with the Pro Shop

• All Members and guests must check in at the Pro Shop a minimum of 15 minutes prior to the reserved tee time.  We tee off promptly every 15 minutes, if you’re not checked in and prepared to start your round at the reserved time, you will be pushed to the next available tee time (if available).

• Maximum of 4 players per group per tee time.  Additional riders are not permitted during peak hours on weekends.

Dress Code

• Proper Golf attire must be worn at all times on the course, at the clubhouse, and around all practice areas.  

• Soft Spikes or athletic shoes only.  No open toed shoes or boots.

• Collared Shirts, short sleeve golf shirts, or long sleeve sun shirts – No cutoff shirts.

• Long pants or hemmed shorts.

Clubhouse / Simulators.

• Athletic shoes only.  No spikes, No open toed shoes or flipflops, No heels in simulator area.

• Shoes must be worn at all times.  Shoes must be clean before entering simulator area.

• Shirts must be worn at all times.  No swimwear.

• Long pants or hemmed shorts or appropriate length cutoff shorts.

Food / Beverages

• Each golf cart is equipped for a Dells’ cooler.  Beverages may be purchased at The Clubhouse or from the Beverage Cart. Beverage Cart service will be available on Friday’s, Saturday’s, Sunday’s, and Holidays during the months of May – October.

• No Outside Food or Drink (effective April 16th, 2024)

• No personal coolers, absolutely no outside alcoholic beverages..

• PERSONAL COOLERS ARE PROHIBITED AND ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES MUST BE PURCHASED FROM THE DELLS GOLF CLUB.

Starting Times

• Tee times may be reserved online, by calling the Clubhouse 205.339.3673, or by texting 205.394.3635.  Players arriving without a starting time will have to wait until space is available to begin play.  Failure to cancel a starting time within 24 hours may result in restricted privileges in scheduling future starting times.

• All players must start from Hole #1 unless otherwise authorized by The Dells Golf Club.  Golf holes must be played in sequence.

• Tee off at your assigned time.  Pace of play is an important part of our commitment.

• Play the course as you find it, for the most part, play the ball as it lies, and be your own rules official.

• All Cart Drivers must have a valid license & sign the cart register (16ys of age minimum).

• Please DO NOT litter the course, place waste in trash cans or cart bin.

• All rounds begin at Hole #1, located behind the clubhouse - follow path past cart barn.

• 90 Degree Rule is always in effect unless cart path only (see onboard cart monitors or posted signs).

• Soft Spikes or Athletic Shoes Only.

• Place broken tees in the container at each tee box

• Repair All Fairway & Tee Box Divots (replace divot if possible, fill with divot sand mix provided on each cart)

• Repair All Ball Marks on Greens (use divot repair tool, gently repair surface to grade)

• Rake Sand Bunders After Use & Return Rake to Original Location

Golf Carts

• Only The Dells golf carts are allowed for use on the course.  All Cart Drivers must have a valid license & sign the cart register (16ys of age minimum).  Do not turn the cart off during the round, it may take up to 5 minutes to resync the GPS.

• The assigned driver of a Golf Cart is liable for all damages other than normal wear and tear.

• Our golf carts are designed for two riders and two bags only. A third rider or bag is not allowed.

• Carts on Paths – 90 Degree Rule always unless cart path only (see onboard cart monitors) or posted signs.  We require carts to remain on the cart paths during wet conditions or at other times in order to avoid damaging turf areas.

• All Par 3’s at The Dells Golf Club are Cart Path Only at ALL TIMES!

• When off the paths, we ask that you remain on the fairway grass and only cross the rough when entering or exiting to the cart path.  Use caution (and take it slowly) when exiting and reentering the cart path to avoid damaging the cart and/or path.

• Carts must stay a minimum of 30 yards away from all Tees, Greens, Bunkers and Hazards at all times unless on the Cart Path.

• Do Not drive carts into wooded areas or in native grass areas for any reason.

• Return carts to clubhouse (designated area) immediately following your round.

• Turn in Cart and Cart Key no later than the designated ending time for Twilight Rounds.

Practice Facilities

• Range Balls will be available at Pro Shop during specified hours, approximately 30 minutes before the first starting time of the day and until 30 minutes before dark.

• We ask that golfers play only from within the defined hitting area, visitors are to use the synthetic hitting surface.  Members may hit shots from the grass area when available.

• Play practice shots towards the targets located on the range – please avoid playing shots in the direction of the #10 fairway.

• Range balls are not for regular play on the course and must remain on practice facilities.  Players using range balls on the course will be asked to leave without refund.

• Practice green is for putting only.  No chipping from any area around the green.

Cell Phones

• Cell Phones are permitted at The Dells, however, out of consideration for other golfers and to maintain appropriate pace of play, we ask players to refrain from excessive cell phone use except in the case of emergency.

• Cell phones should be set to ‘vibrate’ to avoid disturbing members and guests in the clubhouse, on the range, or on the golf course.

Music

• Personal music devices are not allowed at The Dells, however all carts are Bluetooth ready allowing players to use your cellular device for music.  Please keep the volume low enough to avoid disturbing other groups on the course.

Damage or Injury

• Any damage or injury caused by a golfer is the sole responsibility of that golfer.  This includes but is not limited to damage or injury on/to adjacent homes or property.

Golfers under age 18  (We have rules for underage Golfers that are strictly enforced.)

• Children 5 and under are not permitted on the course at The Dells.

• Children aged 6-9 are allowed to practice on the range under strict parental supervision.

• Children aged 10 to 15 are allowed to practice and play but must be accompanied by a parent.  The parent is fully responsible for the child as well as making sure the group maintains the proper pace of play.

• Juniors 16 and over must possess a valid Driver’s License (not a temporary permit) to operate a Dells owned golf cart.