• Executive Committee

• Reciprocals

• Club House Rules

• Golf Rules and Regulations

• Club Regulations

• Special Play Groups

• Special Events

• Inter-Club Matches

• Syracuse District Play

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  To become a member of one of New York's top golf courses is easy:

• Just print out the Member Form.
• Completely fill out all applicable fields on the form.
• Mail form in for consideration to:
  Colgate University
  13 Oak Drive Hamilton, NY 13346

RECIPROCALS

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1. Robert Trent Jones Golf Course at Cornell University
2. Drumlins Golf Club
3. Oswego Country Club (Soft Spikes Required)
4. Radisson Greens

Note: All visits must be arranged through the Pro Shop.

CLUBHOUSE RULES

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• The operation of the Clubhouse and related activities shall be the direct function of the Clubhouse Manager who is responsible to Colgate University and responsive to the Executive Committee.

• All suggestions concerning the Clubhouse or locker rooms shall be directed to a member of the Executive Committee. Suggestions or complaints will be investigated and acted upon. A report will be made to the member.

• The Clubhouse Manager (s), Doug Speer & David Sherman, are responsible for the cleaning and upkeep of the dining area and for the operation of the kitchen and bar. The locker rooms and wash rooms are the responsibility of Colgate's Buildings and Grounds Department.

• Clubhouse hours for the season are available by calling: (315) 824-4420.

• The Clubhouse welcomes outside parties. Arrangements should be made through the Clubhouse at (315) 824-4220.

• Services will be denied to anyone not properly attired. Shirts and shoes must be worn at all times in the Clubhouse.

• Members will be responsible for the actions of their guests, who shall be subject to all rules and regulations of the Club. The Club will not be responsible for any items lost on the property.

• Golf carts and clubs may not be stored in the lockers. Club storage and cleaning should be arranged through the Club Professional.

• The Clubhouse Manager reserves the right to deny any service to any member or guest deemed out of order in demeanor.

  GOLF RULES AND REGULATIONS

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  All play is governed by the USGA Rules with the following exceptions:
  1. When WINTER RULES signs are posted, you may play preferred lies in your own fairway. The ball may not be moved more than six inches. At all other times summer rules are in effect and the ball may not be touched.

  2. Water hazards are identified by yellow stakes and lateral water hazards are identified by red stakes. Balls coming to rest on greens or tees of holes not being played MUST be dropped, not nearer the hole, with no penalty assessed.

  For more information covering rules, please refer to the rule booklet or ask the Professional.

CLUB REGULATIONS

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1. Club members, Colgate students, faculty, staff, employees and alumni are entitled to the privileges of Seven Oaks. Restriction of play may be necessary at times to allow special events for various groups.

2. Bermuda shorts and slacks are acceptable attire. No sunbathing is allowed on the course and shirts must be worn at all times. The Pro Shop staff shall have the authority to bar anyone not properly attired. Fishing, while not encouraged, is allowed during quiet hours at the risk of the participant.

3. To facilitate play, starting times will be available seven days per week. While the University is in regular session alternate tee times will be reserved for members. When the University is not in regular session, members have priority on tee times. On any given day, tee times not reserved by members 24 hours in advance will be made available to the public. On weekends and holidays, members will have first priority. However, any tee times not filled by members by Friday at noon for the weekend, or by noon the day before a holiday, will be made available to outside callers. Tee times may be scheduled up to two weeks in advance.

4. Green and cart fees for guests playing with a member may be charged to MasterCard/Visa or paid by the guest.

5. Parents and alumni have priority use of the course for Family Weekend, Commencement and Alumni Reunions.

6. Any individual who is not a member of Seven Oaks, shall not be permitted to play as a guest more than five times at the guest rate. After playing five times at the guest rate, the outside rate will be charged.

7. A family Membership covers husband, wife and children through September of their high school graduating year or through their second or senior year of college if they are pursuing a full-time associate or baccalaureate degree. Children under 14 years of age enjoying the privileges of the golf course under a family membership should be accompanied by an adult or receive special permission to play from the Pro Shop staff.

8. Student Memberships are open to Colgate students who are attending Colgate during the current year. Student Member- ships are sold the first day of classes and are void on the last day of classes.

9. Junior Memberships are available to persons between the ages of 14 and 18 who have not attained their 18th birthday prior to the opening of the golf course. Junior Members are encouraged to play but because they have a limited membership at a very reasonable rate, such play will be regulated by the Club Professional.

10. Seven Oaks welcomes membership applications from interested parties. Inquiries should be addressed to: Marian Blain, Colgate University Seven Oaks Golf Club, 13 Oak Drive, Hamilton, NY 13346.

11. No spectator carts are allowed.

12. Only 2 carts per tee time are allowed on the golf course.

SPECIAL PLAY GROUPS

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