Rules & Regulations

2. Tee Time Reservations

• Ensure your visit starts out enjoyable by scheduling a tee time reservation prior to your arrival.
• Tee times can be made up to 30-Days in advance at Audubon only. When booking online at www.memphispubliclinks.com or through the Memphis Public Links App. Tee times made 2 to 30 days in advance must be prepaid and are non-refundable unless the course is closed due to weather. At all other courses, tee times may be made up to 7-days in advance online or in the App.
• Phone calls for Tee Times may be made 7-Days in advance at all courses except Audubon.
• Single golfers may reserve tee times when there is availability to pair them up with another group.
• Single golfers may also wait on a stand-by basis. While we cannot guarantee and opening, we will insert a single into a group with a no-show when available.
• An individual golfer may only book up to 4 Tee Times (16 players) at a time and groups of more than 16 require approval from the Facility Manager
• On Weekends and Holiday Mornings (March-November) only 18-hole reservations will be accepted unless 9-Hole rounds have been made available by the Facility Manager.
• All golfers are asked to arrive a minimum of 20 minutes before their tee time to ensure ample time to check in and prepare for their round.

3. Age Restrictions

• Junior golfers are those ages 17 and younger.
• Children under the age of eight (10) must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or adult. Senior golfer rate benefits begin at age 62.

4. Golf Cart Rental

• Players must be at least eighteen (18) years of age to rent a golf cart, either as a player or spectator.
• Players aged 16 & 17 may drive a golf car when accompanied by a player at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• As a condition of being permitted to use an assigned golf car renter agrees to return the assigned car immediately following the completion of play, in the same condition as received. Normal wear is excepted.
• If the assigned car is not satisfactory, it is the renter’s responsibility to refuse its use.
• The renter is responsible for and will agree to pay for all damage to the assigned car and all damage or injuries caused by the renter’s use and operation of the car.
• Renter promises and agrees to hold the City of Memphis free and harmless from any damage claims whatsoever which may arise from or through use or operation of the assigned car.
• Renter agrees to be familiar with the operation of the assigned car and have the ability to operate and control the assigned car.
• Any guest observed operating a golf car in an unsafe / careless manner may have the golf car confiscated and future rentals denied.

Golf Cart Rules

• Two Riders Maximum are permitted in a golf cart.
• Please remain seated while the golf car is in motion.
• Please keep your hands, feet, and head inside the vehicle at all times.
• Power carts must be kept at least 30 feet from the greens at all times.
• The golf staff will inform golfers of the golf car rules of the day upon arrival.
• Please keep golf cars on paths on all Par 3 holes.
• If you are unaware of the golf car rule of the day, please default to driving on paths.
• Avoid driving in standing water or potentially wet low-lying areas.
• Do not drive golf cars in native areas (no-mow areas) at any time.
• Any golfer found to be adjusting golf cars components in any manner will be asked to leave immediately (No refund)

5. Alcohol Policy

• The Liquor Laws of the State of Tennessee prohibit persons to have in their possession any container of beer on City of Memphis Parks Golf Course Property that has not been purchased from the Golf Course (permit holder).
• Golf Staff may ask to look inside golfer’s personal belongings if they believe above law is being violated.
• Refusal to allow a golf staff member to inspect personal belongings will result in the golfer being asked to leave the property immediately (no refunds).
• We refuse to place our golf staff in harm’s way therefore our golf team has been instructed to call the police if a golfer refuses inspection and removal from the property.
• Golfers found to have personal containers of beer must dispose of opened containers or return unopened containers to their vehicle before teeing off.
• If on the golf course, turn all beverages over to the golf course staff to hold until the end of play. Failure to comply will result in guest(s) being asked to leave the property (no refunds).

6. Personal Coolers

• Golfers are permitted to bring personal coolers onto the golf courses, but that cooler must be inspected by the golf staff prior to play.
• Golfers utilizing a personal cooler for medical supplies or special dietary needs must announce their intention and show the contents of the cooler to the pro shop and starter prior to teeing off.
• The Food & Beverage Staff will Provide Complimentary Bags of Ice with the Purchase of Any Food or Drink that require Ice to Remain Cold During a Guest’s Time on the Golf Course.

7. Etiquette / Pace of Play

• Shirts must be worn at all times.
  Golf or Athletic Shoes must be worn at all times (no cleats or boots).
• Replace divots, repair ball marks and rake sand bunkers.
• Play “Ready Golf” – On average, a foursome should play each hole in 14 minutes and is the player’s responsibility.
• Keep pace with the group ahead of you. If a gap forms between your group and the group ahead, allow faster groups to play through.
• Play your shot as soon as it is safe to do so.
• Mark scores down on the next tee
• 18-Hole players should limit their time while making the turn.

8. Adverse Weather

• (Includes but Not Limited to Lightning and High Winds)
  In the event of adverse weather:
• EACH PERSON IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ENSURING THEIR OWN SAFETY.
• USGA Adverse Weather Recommendations have been displayed in the clubhouse, on golf cars and on the golf course for your reference. Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with these safety measures.
• On-Course Shelters are only intended for use in light rain, not lightning or high winds, and are to be used by golf course users at their own risk.
• No new golfers will be checked-in or sent onto to the golf course or practice facility.
• IT IS ACKNOWLEDGED THAT ADVERSE WEATHER IS A SEVERE HAZARD THAT MUST BE VIEWED SERIOUSLY.