2017 Membership Guide
TEE IT FORWARD is a joint initiative between the USGA and The
PGA of America that encourages players to play from a set of
tees best suited to their driving distance. In addition to providing
more enjoyment for golfers, teeing it forward also can be one of
the most important steps that golfers take in improving pace of
play.
A recent survey of TEE IT FORWARD participants found that:





56 percent played faster
56 percent are likely to play golf more often
83 percent hit more-lofted clubs into greens
85 percent had more fun
93 percent will TEE IT FORWARD again
Average Drive
Yardage
Tees
275
6700+
BLUE
225-250
6000-6600
WHITE
175-200
5600-5900
GOLD
150 -under
4800- 5500
RED
Give it a try – you may enjoy it!!!
Clubhouse 651-437-4211
Handicap
Pro Shop-651-437-4210
Golf Course / Pro Shop
Hours of Operation
Most events at DPGC require a valid USGA Handicap to participate.
A USGA handicap is included in your membership. It is the
MEMBERS responsibility to ensure that all scores are entered into
the USGA System, using equitable stroke control. Misleading playing
ability may result in disqualification or adjustment before play as
deemed necessary by golf professional staff.
In season (Memorial Day-Labor Day)
Pro Shop will open 30 minutes prior to first tee time.
Pro Shop will close 1.5 hours before dusk
Day of Week
1st Tee Time
Range Hours
Monday
9:00
8:30-7:30
Tuesday
7:00
6:30-7:30
Wednesday
7:00
6:30-6:30
Thursday
7:00
7:30-7:30
Friday
7:00
6:30-7:30
Saturday
7:00
6:30-7:30
Sunday
7:00
6:30-6:30
Shoulder season hours and tee times will be posted based on season.
Tee Times:
Membership Tee Times can be made up to 14 days in
advance. Online reservations are recommended. If you need to
reduce or modify number of players, please contact golf shop.
General public may make online reservations 10 days in advance or
5 days by phone.
Such offenses not allowed would include-



Posting erroneous scores
Stopping play to not post a score
Repeatedly playing more than one ball, as not to post
score
 Deliberately adding strokes to inflate a score or erasing
strokes to reduce a score
NEW***THE GOLF STAFF WILL POST ALL ELIGIBLE
SCORES AFTER EVENT PLAY
Equitable Stroke Table
18 Hole COURSE
Handicap
9 Hole COURSE
Handicap
Max Score posted on any
hole
9 or less
4 or less
Double Bogey
10-19
5-9
7
20-29
10-14
8
30-39
15-19
9
40 and above
20-24
10
Electronic
Communications
The Dakota Pines website will continually be updated to keep
Golf Instruction
you current to golf course news. Weekly emails will also be
sent out to keep you posted to current news and events. If you
are not receiving emails, please notify a member of
We are pleased to offer PGA and LPGA instructors to help
you improve your game. Please contact the Professional staff
directly to set up appointments. Only DPGC Professional staff
is eligible to provide lessons on site. This includes range, short
game area, putting green and golf course. Formal outside
instruction is not allowed.
Outside Events
Outside events are vital to the financial success of the course.
We currently offer outside events any day of the week,
including weekends. Weekend events will be restricted to
afternoon play to ensure that our members have optimum
opportunity to play in the morning. We will not overbook
outside events Calendars and information will be provided in
advance to you regarding any course closings due to outside
events. There is not a fee reduction for a member participating
in outside events.
management.
Hole in One Insurance
Program.
Scoring a Hole in One is an exciting accomplishment for the golfer.
Based on the long-standing tradition of “buying a drink” for scoring
a hole in one, Dakota Pines offers a Hole in One insurance program.
For each Hole in One, “opt in “members will be billed $5 for each
hole in one. $200 of the money collected will go directly to a bar
tab to ensure that at least some of the money is applied for its
intended purpose. The Tab will remain open until the $200 is
used. Limited to one drink per member. Any remaining
money will be distributed to the member.
Fore Up Online Account:
While still a work in progress to maximize the functionality, you will
have access to your playing history, member charges and invoices.
Once your membership is established and we have the signed
application, you will be given online credentials. With the online
credentials, you will be able to manage all your personal
information, billing information, history, and chit credits.
Membership Billing
:
On the first day of each month you will receive an online invoice.
You will be able to pay with a credit card online or bring a check in
by the 9th of the month to keep your membership in good
standing. If payment is not received by the 10th of each month,
your credit card on file will be charged. If you have any
discrepancies to your account, please speak with Barrett in the Golf
Shop, or Michael in The Pub prior to the 9th of the month Currently
we do not have reciprocal charging privileges set up with area clubs.
Please see Barrett or Todd to ensure that we can accommodate
charging with area clubs. Please sign all Member charge tickets.
Pace of Play
Pace of Play has been established at 2 hrs. 5 minutes per nine
holes. Please keep pace! Please inform your guests of this policy.
Members that have been verbally warned about slow play may lose
tee time privileges for an established period as determined by the
golf professional staff. We will do our best to enforce pace of play
on busy days. Foursomes have priority on a golf course, however
we will allow fivesomes with prior approval.
Bag Storage:
We are pleased to offer bag storage for our members. Bag
room attendants will prepare your clubs for the day, and clean
clubs and put away after each use. Dakota Pines Golf Club is
not responsible for lost, stolen or damaged clubs with items
stored on site.
Check in
– Arrival to Course
When arriving at course, please check in with golf shop upon your
arrival. It is important that we know you are on the course for many
reasons, including emergency situations. Plus, with outside play it is
paramount that we can manage the tee sheet. No play begins on
#10 without pro shop approval.
Dress Code:
In season (Memorial Day – Labor Day), no denim is
allowed. Collared shirts tucked in, and bills of hat on correct order.
All men must have sleeves on their shirts.
Before Memorial Day and after Labor Day Sweatshirts and
jeans are acceptable. A collared shirt is recommended but not
required.
At no time are athletic shorts allowed on the golf course.
Please inform your guests of the dress code policy.
Locker Rooms
Each qualifying membership will be allowed a locker included with
membership. It is each member’s responsibility to maintain a clean
area around locker. One key will be presented to the member. It is the
member’s responsibility to possess the single key for the locker. If a
new key must be produced, the member will incur all charges. At no
time will illegal items be permitted on the premises. DPGC reserves
the right to search any lockers. Members are financially responsible
for any damage cause by themselves or their guests to the locker
room or any portion of the clubhouse. Dakota Pines Golf Club is not
responsible for lost, stolen or damaged items stored in lockers.
Course repair:
All players are required to fix ball marks, replace divots and rake
sand traps during their round. Please leave rakes outside bunkers
after use. It is all our responsibility to ensure we take care of the
course
Rental Cart Policy
Drivers must be 18 years of age or older to operate a rental
cart. Driver is financially responsible for any damage caused
to cart or property. Carts must remain 30 feet from greens and
tees and stay on paths where provided. No more than 2
persons are allowed on cart.
Local Rule:
Native Grass areas will be played as “lateral Hazards” Please
proceed under rule 26-1
Reciprocal Play
We have reciprocal play at select area courses. Please see golf
professional staff for setting up tee times at area courses.
Range Use/ Practice
Areas:
Range balls are available for our members and guests before play or
to practice. Members may get range balls from bag room. Guests
wishing to hit range balls must purchase a bag of range balls in the
pro shop.
We encourage members to use the “bacon strip” method of range
etiquette - pictures will be posted in the locker rooms.
Pro shop
Mill River Program
Members will receive a 20% discount on all in stock merchandise
pro shop purchases. The Pro shop staff would be happy to assist
with special order purchases.
Event pro shop credit (chits)
Any event winnings will be applied to your online account and may
be used to purchase in stock merchandise. Chits expire on October
31st. Sorry, chits cannot be applied to past purchases, member
billing, special orders, food and beverage, golf or cart purchases.
Trade in Program
We have established a “trade in” program with a local buyer. If you
are looking at upgrading your equipment, let us get a trade in price
for your old equipment
YES
o
o
o
o
o
NO
Please do not hit range balls over the fence at the back of
the range. Upper tees are available for shots under 200
yards.
You must hit in the designated locations as determined by
the superintendent.
Range balls are the property of Dakota Pines and shall not
be removed from the property.
No Pitching to putting green.
Please do not remove Pitching (Short Game) area golf balls.
Golf Games / Club
Events
Types of Membership
Men’s Club is established on Wednesdays.


Women’s Association has events on Thursdays.

Men’s and Women’s club tee times will be posted at the beginning
of the year. If you have a request for a starting time on Wednesday
or Thursday, please make note in writing and give to golf
professional staff. Requests will be honored on a first come first
serve basis. Any reduction or addition to group sizes must be
reported to pro shop.
Club Events will be posted in advance. Members may charge entry
fees. Entry fees will generally be between $10-$75. We hope that
you will participate in events during the season and we encourage
you to invite your guests to join us during our general events. Cash
games must be paid for in cash before play.
A selection of Games includes, but not limited to




Memorial Day Stableford
Valley Ford Scramble
Pro Am
Labor Day Chapman
Ryder Cup







Single Adult – Unlimited play
Executive Adult- Unlimited play. Player must be between the
ages of 24-34 at time of application.
Family – Unlimited play for Family members living under the
same residence. Dependent children qualify at the age of 20
and younger.
Executive Couple- Unlimited play for married couple between
the ages of 24-34. At least one of the couple must be between
the age parameters.
Senior Single- Unlimited play for individual aged 62 and older
Senior Couple- Unlimited play for married couple 62 and
older. At least one of the couple must be between the age
parameters.
Young Adult – Unlimited play for individual 18-23 at time of
application
College – Unlimited play for individual aged under 23, and
being a full-time college student. Proof of attendance is
required at time of application.
Junior- Individual ages 11-17 at time of application. Play is
limited to Monday, Tuesday and Thursday anytime.
Wednesday and Friday before 11:00. Weekends and Holidays
after 1:00.
Weekday Senior – (ages 62+) Individual play is limited to
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday anytime. Wednesday and
Friday before 11:00. No Weekend play.
NOTES: