1.  All Tournaments shall be conducted under the Rules of the United States Golf Association except as may be modified by the Club Pro or the Tournament Committee, which rules shall supplement and be a part of the Local Rules of the Club.  All Members are urged and requested to become familiar with these rules so that a minimum of misunderstanding may exist among Club Members.

2.  Tee Times must be secured from the Pro Shop prior to play, in accordance with the Emerald Bay Tee Time Procedure on file and available in the Pro Shop.

3.  No starting on No. 10 without permission from the Pro Shop.

4.  The Golf Course, Driving Range, Practice Tees, and Putting Green are closed on Mondays unless Monday is a holiday in which case the facilities are closed on Tuesdays.

5.  Special Events for the Golf Course must be approved by the Board of Directors upon recommendation of the Golf Committee. 

6.  Golf Course Maintenance Workers and Equipment have the right of way on the Golf Course.

7.  No bicycles, roller skates, roller blades, skate boards, or go-carts are allowed on the Golf Course and Cart Paths.

8.  Any person damaging or destroying any part of the Golf Course shall be responsible for the cost of repair or replacement.

9.  Please repair all divots and repair all ball marks on the Greens.  Damage to the Putting Green caused by golf shoe spikes should be repaired on completion of the hole.  Effective March 1, 1998, shoes with soft spikes or spike less must be worn!

10.  No practice on the Golf Course.

11.  Dress Code:

Appropriate Golf attire is required for all players at Emerald Bay.  Members are expected to insure that their children, grandchildren and guests adhere to such rules when using the Golf Course, Driving Range, Putting Greens and Golf Facilities.

Women: Shorts that are mid-thigh and conform to current golf fashion standards may be worn.  Slacks, including fashionable denim (not blue denim or jeans) and shirts with or without collars are acceptable.  Cutoffs, T-shirts, tennis attire and tank tops are not allowed at any time on the Golf Course or Practice Facilities.

Men: Shorts that are mid-length and slacks that conform to current golf fashion standards may be worn.  Collared and mock turtle neck shirts are suitable, provided they have sleeves. (Blue Denim), Jeans, sweat pants or sweat suits, tank tops, tennis shorts, or other athletic shorts are not allowed at any time on the golf Course or Practice Facilities.  Shirts must be tucked into pants at all times unless they are banded bottom shirts. 

*Jeans are allowed in the winter months, November through March.  This applies to Men and Women.

**Cargo Shorts will be allowed as long as they do not exceed knee length.

12.  No Golf Bags are allowed on the Greens.

13.  No Ball shall be played from the Green, except when putting.

14.  Groups of five (5) can play golf. (A complete hole open ahead of a Group constitutes slow play.)  Singles and Twosomes should be paired through the Pro Shop when possible.

15.  Guests playing Golf must be accompanied by a Member or Lessee, except as to vertical family members who are fourteen (14) years of age or older.  Vertical family members are defined in Article Two, Section F, Paragraph (D) of the By-Laws for Emerald Bay Club, Inc.

16.  Pro Shop hours of operation will be determined by the Golf Committee and posted.

17.  All Outside Tournaments of Non-Members must be approved by the Board of Directors.

1.  Owners of Golf Carts are responsible for the operation of their Golf Carts in Emerald Bay, regardless of who may be the operator. (Club and HOA)

2.   Any brand of Golf Cart, that is authorized for Golf Course use by the manufacturer and meets the following criteria, may be used on the Club Golf Course.

B.  All Electric.

C.  Equipped with headlights, taillights or rear reflectors

D.  Has a standard body, no custom or modified bodies (this does not apply to wheel types, but wheel size must be standard)

E.  Has been modified by dealer or manufacturer to restrict the Cart from attaining speeds greater than 20 MPH on a paved road.

3.  Member’s Account Number must be a uniform size and appear on both sides of the Cart.  The Pro Shop will furnish numerals for all Carts.  Numerals must be removed when the Cart is sold or Membership ceases. (Club and HOA)

4.  All Carts must be registered with the Pro Shop. (Club and HOA)

5.  Carts operated after dusk must be equipped with front lights and either rear lights or rear reflectors.  The lights must be “turned on.” (Club and HOA)

6.  Carts may be driven during daylight hours by persons under age 14 only if a person with a valid driver’s license is in the Cart. (Club and HOA)

7.  All Carts shall be operated in a safe and courteous manner at all times.  No more than three (3) occupants per seat are permitted unless the driver is a parent or grandparent of one or more of the occupants.

8.  No Carts shall be on the Golf Course except for playing Golf or travel to and from the Club House via Cart Paths or for other activities approved by the Board of Directors.  Priority rests with the Golfers. (Club)

9.  All Carts will stay on the Cart Paths when within 30 yards of Greens and/or Tee Boxes.  All Members are to police themselves to observe Rule 9.  When a Member sees a violation of the rule, we ask that the Cart Number be reported to the Pro Shop.  The Pro Shop staff will turn the Number over to a designated Member of the Golf Committee who will send a form letter to the Member reminding them of the rule and that their Cart was seen in violation.  If a second violation is reported a second letter will be sent reminding them that this is the second reporting of violating Rule 9 and if they are reported for the third time, the Member will be subject to the Club’s disciplinary policy for rules violation.(Club)

10.  The Golf Pro or Superintendent may restrict use of the Carts on the Course.(Club)        

11.  All Carts must observe the 90-degree rule and drive Carts on Cart Paths.  Otherwise, areas of the rough should be used. (Club)

12.  Without exception, Members, Guests and Visitors will adhere to “Cart Path Only” signs when posted at the First Tee Box and other areas designated by such signs. (Club)

13.  Carts should not be driven on private property without permission of owners. (Club and HOA)

14.  Between the hours of 10:30 PM and 12:00 Midnight, Members, Guests and Occupants must have a valid driver’s license to operate a Cart.  Only Members with a valid driver’s license between 12:00 Midnight and 6:00 AM may operate a Cart.

15.  Carts may not be parked in front of the Club House, except Carts having Handicap Stickers may park in parking slots designated for Handicapped Parking. (Club)

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1.  All non-registered motorized vehicles (except for Golf Carts and Golf Course Maintenance Equipment) are prohibited from operating on the streets and grounds of Emerald Bay.

2.  Speed in excess of 25 MPH, reckless driving, and failure to observe Stop Signs will be considered violations.

3.  Bicycles must be equipped with reflectors and lights, which must be turned on after dark.

4.  To comply with State of Texas Regulations, we are required to designate certain areas as “No Parking” zones in order to provide free ingress and egress to Club House entrances.  These areas will be clearly marked in Red along the curb.

5.  Security can require any owner of a vehicle parked on a street or roadway in Emerald Bay to move such vehicle if Security deems such vehicle parked in such location to be a safety hazard.

6.  The parking of motor homes, campers, trailers, boats, jet skis and other vehicles of like nature, in an uncovered area, on any lot for more than thirty (30) days in any calendar year is deemed a “Nuisance” under the Restrictions and Covenants and is therefore prohibited.  If a Member has more than one of the vehicles described, the Restriction is for the total days for all vehicles, not for each vehicle.  No vehicle shall be on the property for more than seven (7) consecutive days.

7.  Automobiles must not be parked in the Golf Cart parking areas at the Club House.

8.  Handicap Parking spaces will be provided and marked for persons with Handicap License Plates.  Persons temporarily handicapped desiring to park in Handicap Parking may apply for a temporary card authorizing parking in the Handicapped Spaces.  All others will comply with standard parking regulations.

9.  The parking of any car, truck or trailer on a Member’s lawn is prohibited.

10.  The abandonment of any vehicle or trailer anywhere within Emerald Bay is prohibited.  Vehicles and trailers will be assumed to be abandoned if:

A.  Its license or Emerald Bay Sticker has expired

B.  It is covered.  If you are protecting your operable vehicle from the elements with a cover fitted for that particular vehicle you may email the General Manager of the Emerald Bay Club and request to be exempted from condition B.  The office staff will then notify security so there is not an assumption of abandonment for that vehicle.  Please note that tarps or other ill-fitted or unsightly covers will not be approved.

C.  It is supported by jacks or wheel stands

D.  It has suffered significant exterior damage and has not been repaired within 30 days

E.  It is inoperable or has not been moved for 30 days or more

Thirty (30) days after Emerald Bay Security gives the Member/Property owner notice to remove any abandoned vehicle or trailer, Security may have the vehicle or trailer removed and charge the cost or fees to the offending Member/Property owner.