Blackhawk Golf Club would like to welcome you to one of Canada's premier golf facilities. To ensure your experience at our facility is second to none and that you fully enjoy your visit, please acquaint yourself with our customs and traditions.
When arriving at Blackhawk Golf Club, please proceed down the hill to our Bag Drop, where Member Services will greet and assist you with your clubs. Valet services available upon request.
Proper Dress
It is expected that Members and their invited guests will choose to dress in a fashion befitting the surroundings and atmosphere provided at the Club. It is also expected that Members will advise their guests of Blackhawk's dress requirements. Gentlemen and Ladies are requested to dress in a fashion compatible with the appropriate occasion. Appropriate golf sportswear is considered minimum attire in all Club areas.
Proper attire shall mean the following:
MEN: Shirts with collars or mock neck and sleeves, slacks or Bermuda length shorts are considered appropriate attire. Tank tops, sport t-shirts, mesh shirts, sweat pants, warm up suits, denim jeans of any color, swim wear, short shorts, cut-offs, gym shorts, tennis outfits or other athletic shorts are not permitted.
WOMEN: Dresses, skirts, slacks, mid-length shorts, blouses and collarless shirts are considered appropriate attire. Halter tops, sport t-shirts, cut-offs, sweat pants, warm up suits, denim jeans of any color, swim wear, tennis dresses, short shorts, or other athletic shorts are not permitted.
SHOES: Appropriate golf shoes are required for all golfers. Football, soccer, or other large knobby spike shoes are not allowed. Tennis shoes or other soft sole shoes are subject to the approval of the golf professional on duty. Use of traditional metal spikes is not permitted.
This dress code is mandatory for all players. Improperly dressed golfers will be asked to change before playing. If you are in doubt concerning your attire, please check with the golf shop staff before starting play.
Pace of Play
Blackhawks expected pace of play is 4:10 minutes or less. Please be ready to play at all times, pick up if you are out of the hole and putt continuously when appropriate.
It is common knowledge that slow play detracts from the enjoyment of the game. Whilst players are not expected to ‘run’ around the course, they should be aware that there are others on the course at the same time and therefore, should act with common sense and courtesy towards those players. If your group is approached by a club employee about pace of play, please do whatever is necessary to keep up with the group in front of you.
A group’s position is in relation to the group in front, not the group behind.
The following are some helpful tips to improve speed of play.
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Move between shots at a quick pace.
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Play the appropraite tee boxes
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Keep practice swings and pre-shot routines to a minimum
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Be ready to play as soon as it is your turn (ie put a glove on, select a club and calculate yardage while waiting to play).
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On the putting green, putt out whenever possible.
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Play a provisional ball if your ball may be lost outside a hazard or out of bounds.
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If a clear hole is lost and the group behind is being delayed, allow groups to be waived through.
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At the green, position your bag on the way to the next tee.
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Move off the green as soon as all players in the group have holed out.
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Mark the score card on the next tee while others are teeing off.
Course Care
Proper care of the golf course is essential to the playability of Blackhawk. Raking bunkers, Repairing ball marks and Replacing divots with the Sand and Seed provided will ensure the pristine conditions and thus enhancing everyones golfing experience. If you are driving a cart, please follow all directional signs and use cart paths when designated. It is recommended that all golf carts keep to the fairways whenever possible and under no circumstances are Carts allowed in the tall fescue grasses.
Cell Phone
The use of cellular phones and other electronic communications devices are permitted. Phones should be set to silent mode at all times and It is encouaged that any business or personal calls be conducted in the Hallway or outside one of the entrances of the building.