ABOUT THE COURSE
The course was thoughtfully designed five decades ago by Buddy Loving to take advantage of the natural contours and features of Piedmont Virginia’s lovely rolling landscape. Everyone is welcome to enjoy golf at Lake Monticello, for the day or all year long.
Lake Monticello’s 6,930-yard course features eight sets of tees. The Course offers state-of-the-art electric golf carts but walking is permitted. Tees and fairways are predominantly Bermuda grass, with bent grass greens.
2018 Faulconer Invitational Champion and famed sports psychologist, Bob Rotella, called Lake Monticello’s golf course from the Blue tees “the best layout in Virginia”.
DRESS CODE
We ask that you adhere to the following dress code which applies to all golfers and riders on the course, the putting green, and the practice area.
Not acceptable: denim/jeans, cut-offs, athletic shorts, work clothes (e.g., overalls), jogging pants, beach/swim wear, T-shirts, tank tops, bare midriff tops, dirty/soiled apparel.
Members are responsible for the attire of dependents and guests.
MEN
Slacks
Hemmed shorts (mid-thigh)
Sweater/Jacket
Turtlenecks
Banded collar shirts
Rainwear
Soft spikes/Sneakers
WOMEN
Skirts
Skorts
Shorts
Slacks/Capris
Collared shirt/blouse (sleeveless OK)
Banded collar shirts
Sweater/Jacket
Turtlenecks
Rainwear
Soft spikes/Sneakers
GENERAL RULES AND PROCEDURES
May be obtained in the golf shop. Golfers who have a valid handicap tag on their driver’s license or who have medical documentation are eligible to receive a handicap flag.
- May proceed inside the cart directional signs to not nearer than 30 feet of the green
- Must remain on the path on all par 3’s and #12.
The golf course has been rated for a 4 hour and 15 minute round. Golfers are expected to complete the front 9 in 2 hours and 5 minutes and the back 9 in 2 hours in 10 minutes. Groups who have an open hole in front are encouraged to allow faster groups to pass through, even if they are playing within the pace guidelines.
Tips and Suggestions for Improving Pace of Play
Playing at a better pace is not about hurrying up or rushing around the course. It is simply about being more efficient with your valuable time, as well as everyone else’s. Adopting this mindset – and not being afraid to share it with your fellow players – will ultimately add enjoyment to your golf experience. Here are some recognized tips for improving pace of play:
- Minimize your time on the tee. It is usually acceptable for players to “hit when ready.”
- Plan your shot before you get to your ball. Once you are off the tee, think ahead. Determine your yardage and make your club selection before it is your turn to play. Very often, you can do this while others are playing, without disruption. If you take your glove off between shots, have it back on before it is your turn to play. Even a small step like this saves time.
- Keep your pre-shot routine short. Pick your line of play once and trust yourself. Take no more than one practice swing, then set up to the ball and play your shot. Most importantly, be ready to hit when it is your turn. Be efficient after your shot too. Start moving toward your next shot promptly.
- Aim to play in 20 seconds. From club selection to pre-shot routine to execution; strive to hit your shot in 20 seconds when it is your turn to play. Help keep play moving at a brisk pace.
- When sharing a cart, use a buddy system. Don’t wait in the cart while your cart mate hits and then drive to your ball. Get out and walk to your ball with a few clubs. Be ready to play when it is your turn and then let your cart mate pick you up. Or, drive to your ball after you drop your cart mate off and then pick him or her up after you hit.
- Keep up with the group in front of you. Your correct position on the course is immediately behind the group in front of you, not immediately in front of the group behind you. Arrive at your next shot just before the group in front leaves the area in front of you. If you are not able to keep up and a gap opens in front of you, invite the group behind you to play through, irrespective of the number of players in the group.
- Remember that picking up your ball is permitted by the USGA Handicap System If not in an individual stroke play competition, it is generally OK to pick up your ball and move on to the next hole if you are “out” of a hole and want to maintain pace of play. This applies in match play and many forms of stroke play, including Stableford and best-ball play.
Priority on the golf course rests with the groups pace of play. Faster groups have priority on the course irrespective of the number of players in the group. If a group loses a clear hole and is delaying the group behind, it should invite the group behind to play through regardless of the size of the group. Single players are encouraged to join a group during the high volume play times. Groups/games of 5 or more players are not permitted.
Please observe the rule of the day and follow any course signage. Under no circumstances should a cart be nearer the green than 30 feet. Golf carts are not permitted on public roads, property owner’s yards, or in areas that would cause damage to the cart or course. Golf carts must remain on the path on all par 3’s and hole #12. Golf cars are to remain on the path around all greens and tees. The driver is responsible for any damage to the cart. A valid driver’s license is required to drive golf carts. Golfers who choose to walk must manage their golf clubs and walk when playing. Golfers who place their bag on the golf cart or ride in an empty seat must pay a cart fee.
- Players pair up 2 to a cart whenever possible.
- MAXIMUM of 2 riders per cart.
- MAXIMUM of 2 bags per cart.
- MAXIMUM of 2 carts per group.
Golf carts are due in 30 minutes prior to sunset. This time is posted on the website under course conditions and in the golf shop.
Push/Pull Carts are to remain at least 20 feet away from the green and are not permitted between the greenside bunker and the green.
Unless authorized by golf shop personnel. Players making the turn have priority.
Are to remain at the practice area. Please do not take range baskets or balls away from the practice area. Players are to only use rented range balls from Lake Monticello on the practice range. The range is not open for players hitting their own shag balls. The range closes daily at sunset, except on Tuesday evenings when it closes early for maintenance.
Please wait for the sound of the bell before teeing off on a blind hole. If you do not hear the bell, then ride up to make sure the area is clear for play. Bells are located on holes 5, 7, 9, and 14.
Golfers may walk to enter a homeowners yard to retrieve their ball that is clearly visible from the golf course. Golfers may not get within 30 feet of the house and may not continue search for other golf balls. Golfers must stay out of gardens and flowerbeds on homeowner’s yards. Golf carts are not permitted off of course property.
When necessary to protect the safety and enjoyment of our customers, the club professional, or designee may remove a golfer or golfers from the golf course for violation of course rules or standard golf etiquette. Examples of such violations include obnoxious behavior, intoxication, damaging the course, holding up play, or failure to follow course design on a hole-by- hole basis. Players not adhering to these rules and regulations may be asked to leave without a refund of fees.
No person shall play golf on the golf course after the course has been closed.
Each golfer must register in the golf shop prior to play and pay the appropriate fees. Golfers must have their green fee receipt in their possession as from time to time golf shop personnel check receipts of players on the course.
Rain Checks may be issued only when: Play is suspended due to weather related closures or dangerous conditions. Request is made the same day. Rain Checks are value based on how many holes not played. Credit will be given for those holes based on the amount paid in Greens/Cart fees.
Rate is equivalent to golf cart fee for 9 or 18 holes.
Ride along is permitted. If there is an available seat on the golf cart, then there is no fee for the rider. If an extra cart is required to accommodate the rider, then the rider will be charged a cart fee.
Each Golfer is responsible for monitoring potential hazardous weather. Golfers are encouraged to seek shelter at the first sign of threatening conditions.
Golfers are expected to tee off at their assigned tee time. Groups not registering in the golf shop at least 15 minutes prior to their time may forfeit their time. Any player stopping in the clubhouse coming from #9 may forfeit their right to continue in the order of play on #10 tee. All players must maintain their playing position without undue delay on the course at all times.
Walking is not permitted during play hours for safety reasons.
The golf cart paths are open to walking in the mornings. Walkers may walk the cart paths in the morning up until the first tee times of the day. Walkers are asked to walk in the order of holes 1-9 and 10-18. Evening walking hours begin at cart due in time and this time can be found under Course Conditions on our app. Bikes and skateboards are not permitted. Dogs are allowed on the course during walking hours only with leash control and owners are expected to clean up after their pet. Dogs are not permitted on the course during golf playing hours.
SLEDDING ON THE GOLF COURSE
Sledding Notice: The hill on #14may be made accessible for sledding only when there is sufficient snow coverage to protect the fairway and golf course turf. Sledding is always at your own risk. The golf course is not a designated or supervised sledding area, and conditions can change quickly. The Club does not inspect or guarantee safety. Please use caution and good judgment at all times.
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