The American Lake Golf Course is a nine hole golf course with front nine/back nine T-Boxes - (Par 35+36=71), operated and maintained by an all volunteer force consisting of grounds crews, maintenance personnel, operations folks, and management personnel. The course is not supported by government funds. Operating and capital costs are paid with annual pass and daily green fee revenues.

Mission Statement

The American Lake Veterans Golf Course is dedicated to providing, teaching and promoting the benefits of golf to veterans. VA Puget Sound Health Care System has a population of in-patient and outpatient veterans that have disabilities. The American Lake Veterans Golf Course is committed to providing a therapeutic environment where accommodation is welcome and all golfers can enjoy the benefits of golf, such as exercise and relaxation in a positive and accepting social environment. With these benefits it is our vision that through golf, veterans will increase their independence and improve their attitudes toward health and Thus, their lives will be enriched.

Who is authorized to play at the American Lake Golf Course?

• Hospital in-patients and their guests have first priority on the course.


• Persons in possession of a Veterans Universal Access Identification Card and their guests are authorized access to the course.


• With proper identification, all VA employees and retired VA employees and their guest may use the course.


• VA volunteers with proper identification and their guests are authorized to play on the course.


• Active duty and retired military with military ID cards and their guests may play on the course.


• Guests 7 years of age and older when accompanied by their sponsors are allowed to play. Three guests are allowed for each authorized player and must be accompanied by their sponsor while on the course.

Note: Current hours of operation are 8 am to 4 pm.

COST OF PLAY

• Hospital in-patients play at no cost. Additionally, golf clubs, balls, tees and carts are provided at no expense to the in-patient.


• $12 Daily Green fee for all remaining authorized personnel.


• $150 Annual pass fee for authorized personnel. (Annual pass renewal begins 21 March, 2011 and new annual pass sales begin 1 April, 2011)


• Free pull carts are available.


• $5 Power cart for 9 holes.


• $10 Power cart for 18 holes.


• $2 Small bucket of balls for the driving range


• $4 Large bucket of balls for the driving range

Annual Pass

• In-patients (All Armed Services) Free


• One-Day Pass $12
  

  Note: Daily guest pass greens fee is $15.



• VAPSHCS Out Patients $150


• Volunteer (1^st year) $100


• Volunteer (Contributing 160 Hours or more/year Free


• Volunteer (Contributing 120 Hours or more/year) $50


• Volunteer (Contributing 119 Hours or less/year) $75


• Volunteer (Retired, with 3500 Accrued Lifetime Hours) Free


• Volunteer (Retired, with 2500 Accrued Lifetime Hours) $50


• Volunteer (Retired, with 1500 Accrued Lifetime Hours) $100


• VA Staff/Retired Staff $200


• Sponsered Guest Pass (Purchased & Retained by Sponser) $300


• Youth Volunteer/VAPSHCS Intern (Quarterly) $30

Note: Please call for more information (253) 589-1998

COURSE HOURS

The course hours of operation vary with the season. Our current operating hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The course is open seven days a week except during the holiday season; during this time, the course is closed approximately three weeks. Tee times are not required, first come, first serve. The driving range is closed Sundays and Thursdays an hour and a half before close for ball pickup. No tokens will be sold two hours before close.

DRESS CODE

• Swim wear, halter-tops, spandex shorts, or short shorts are not allowed on thecourse.


• Tank tops and tee shirts are permissible, however they must be of sufficient length to cover the belt line.


• Shoes with soft spikes or shoes with metal spikes are allowed. High-heel shoes, western boots, or any footwear that may damage the greens are not allowed on the course. Tennis shoes are allowed.


• Players and non-players are not allowed to remove clothing to expose their upper bodies to the sun. Shirts, tee shirts, or tank tops must be worn at all times while on the course.

Note: Persons not meeting dress code requirements will not be allowed to play at the American Lake Veterans Golf Course.

GOLF COURSE RULES

All Players must sign in before starting play and sign out upon completion.

• Drugs and alcohol are prohibited.Comply with all signs posted throughout the course.


• Comply with posted dress code.


• Dependent Children age 7 or older of the above eligible categories may play the course accompanied by the member.


• Each Player must have a set of clubs.


• No more than four players are allowed in a group.


• Slow play is discouraged. Please behave accordingly and invite faster players to play through if more than one hole is open in front of your group and they are close behind.


• During times of heavy course play the alternative start rule is in effect. When a group of golfers are on the number one Tee-box, and another group of golfers are making the transition from number 9 to number 10, the group making the turn from 9 to 10 will follow the group of golfers that were on the number 1 Tee-box ready to start. The golfers beginning on number one and the golfers making the turn from number 9 will alternate off of number one from that point on.


• Carts are not allowed between sand bunkers and greens or on greens and tees. Regular golf carts should not be driven within thirty feet of any green. Course managers may refuse use of golf carts on the course if, in their opinion, the use of carts will damage fairways or greens. EXCEPTION: The solo rider golf carts are allowed on the greens. The cart should go straight on and off the green with no turns.


• Remove and replace flag sticks with care, replace divots, rake sand bunkers, repair ball marks, and do not litter.


• Must be 16 years of age or older to operate golf carts.


• Observe all other rules of golf, golf etiquette, and courtesy.

Page current as of 11/15/2011