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2026 Ladies' Rules & Regulations Handbook

OUR MISSION
Ladies’ Golf Club of Toronto provides a place for women to play, learn, and enjoy a lifelong involvement with the game of golf in a private club setting.
 
OUR VISION
  • Ladies’ Golf Club of Toronto will be recognized as the best private club for women to play, learn, and enjoy golf.
  • To offer a consistently superior golf experience for all members and guests in a supportive and friendly atmosphere.
  • To deliver measurable, high performance in all areas of club operations and services; and
  • To lead in environmentally progressive and safe golf course and facility practices.
 
OUR VALUES
  • Preserve and celebrate our heritage and the traditions of golf.
  • Respect individual diversity.
  • Encourage member participation and inclusivity.
  • Recognize excellence.
  • Promote fair play and friendly competition.
Ladies’ is dedicated to sustaining a supportive and respectful environment for all its members, seasonal golfers, guests, and employees, where diversity is valued, and all are welcomed.
Administration  
1.1   Insurance on Personal Effects & Liability  
1.2 Accounts & Purchases
  1.2.1 Default on Payment
  1.2.2 Purchases by Members & SG
  1.2.3 Purchases by Guests
1.3 Emergency Procedures
  1.3.1 Inclement Weather
1.4 Code of Conduct  
  1.4.1 Discipline
1.5 Gratuities/Tipping
1.6 Dress Code  
  1.6.1 General
  1.6.2 Golf
1.7 Suggestions and Complaints
1.8 Club Closures
Clubhouse & Grounds
2.1 Cell Phones & Mobile Devices
2.2 Pets
2.3 Smoking
2.4 Locker Rooms  
  2.4.1 Women
  2.4.2 Men
2.5 Business Office
2.6 Parking Lot & Driveway
2.7 Club Security / CCTV
2.8 Flowers
Dining  
3.1 Alcohol Service Policy
3.2 Hours of Operation
3.3 Reservations
3.4 Guests
3.5 Child Accompaniment & Age Restrictions
Golf  
4.1 Hours of Play by Category
  4.1.1 Juniors
4.2 Rules of Play and Handicaps
  4.2.1 Club Event Cancellations
4.3 Golf Course Care  
  4.3.1 Maintenance Mondays
  4.3.2 Golfer Care & Etiquette
4.4 Pace of Play  
  4.4.1 Pace of Play Solutions
  4.4.2 Player Assistants (Marshals)
4.5 Starting Times  
  4.5.1 Tee Time Inventory
  4.5.2 Section Play
  4.5.3 No Shows
4.6 Guests  
  4.6.1 Non-Prime / Shoulder Season
  4.6.2 Prime / Regular Season
  4.6.3 Junior Guests
  4.6.4 Guest Fees
  4.6.5 Out-of-Town Female Guests
  4.6.6 Rain Checks
  4.6.7 Advance Bookings
  4.6.8 Guest Restrictions
4.7 Riding Power Carts  
  4.7.1 Rules & Regulations
  4.7.2 Compassionate Rider Program
  4.7.3 Cart Fees
4.8 Golf Shop & Professional Staff
  4.8.1 Hours
  4.8.2 Non-Golfers on the Course and/or Practice Facilities
4.9 Practice Facilities  
  4.9.1 Restrictions
  4.9.2 Maintenance
4.10 Reciprocal Play
Membership  
5.1 Categories  
  5.1.1 Golf
  5.1.2 Social
  5.1.3 Changes in Category
  5.1.4 Dues & Fees
  5.1.5 House Minimum
  5.1.6 Prospective Members
Seasonal Golfers  
6.1 General  
  6.1.1 Rules & Regulations
  6.1.2 Categories
  6.1.3 Changes in Category
  6.1.4 Dues & Fees
  6.1.5 House Minimum
  6.1.6 Waiting List

2026 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

 
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Jo-Anne Boyd, President
Jen Ross, Vice-President
 
Janet Beed, Treasurer
Gail Paech, Past President
DIRECTORS
Doris Dumais   Ruth Wheelwright      Joy Bradford   Brenda Humphreys   
Anna Kinastowski    Susan Watts 

COMMITTEES 

Advisory Committees Chair
Course & Grounds Betty Chee
Engagement Brenda Humphreys
Finance Janet Beed
Governance Doris Dumais
Investment Monica McIntosh
Nominating Gail Paech
Golf Virginia West
Ad Hoc / Sub-Committees Chair
9 & 18-Hole Bonnie Macdonald & Tracey Hamilton
Building Betty Chee
Championing Our Future Susan Watts
Major Enhancements Joy Bradford
Handicap Denise Tobin
Member / Guest Tournament Sharon Anderson & Ruth Wheelwright
CODE OF CONDUCT
We expect everyone at the Club to adhere to the following standards:
  • Treat each other with dignity, courtesy, and respect regardless of race, colour, creed, ancestry, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, tenure or playing ability.
  • Become familiar with and follow all current rules and policies of Ladies’.
  • Become a contributor to a club environment which encourages open and supportive communication where warm, welcoming and inclusive behaviour is practiced.
  • Follow the Club’s procedures for addressing inappropriate behaviour.
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
We acknowledge that Ladies’ Golf Club of Toronto is located on Treaty 13 lands. These are the traditional territories of many nations, including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishinaabe, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee, the Wendat Peoples, and is now home to many diverse Inuit, MĂ©tis, and First Nations Peoples. Ladies’ Golf Club of Toronto seeks to unite people through golf and recognize our role as stewards of this land. By acknowledging the land, we show appreciation for the opportunity to conserve, work and play on this course.

GENERAL INFORMATION, RULES & REGULATIONS
By joining and/or paying annual dues to Ladies’ Golf Club of Toronto (hereinafter referred to as Ladies’ or the Club), members and seasonal golfers (hereinafter referred to as SG) have accepted the responsibility of being aware of and following the rules, regulations and policies governing the Club. Any questions or inquiries should be addressed to the General Manager directly or to the Board of Directors through the President.

It is the responsibility of each member and SG to ensure that their guests adhere to Club rules and regulations.
1.1 INSURANCE ON PERSONAL EFFECTS & LIABILITY
The club respectfully reminds our members and SG that we are not responsible for any personal equipment or property members, SG or guests use or store on club premises. Therefore, we recommend members and SG ensure their golf clubs, equipment, and other belongings are covered by their own home insurance policies. All golfers are responsible for any damage caused by errant shots leaving the property and MUST REPORT these shots to the golf shop staff so that responsibility for any damage may be appropriately assigned. While on the Ladies’ Golf Club of Toronto property, members, SG, and guests freely accept and fully assume all risks, dangers and hazards and the possibility of personal injury, death, property damage or loss resulting from use of the club in attendance at or participation in any activity offered.

1.2 ACCOUNTS AND PURCHASES
The board determines the annual budget including dues and fees, billing policies, timing of dues billing and payment plans offered. The club utilizes the Jonas Point of Sale System and Member Management System (and occasionally physical chits) to charge any goods and services that members or SG purchase or utilize. These charges will appear in monthly statements and reference the department, event, or service. Charges and billing information can be viewed online in the private section of the Ladies’ website. Member and SG signatures and legible account numbers must appear on all Jonas generated bills and physical chits. Accounts may be settled by cheque, online payment through your banking institution or by Visa or Mastercard. An annual administrative fee as set by the board (2025 - $175 +HST) applies for use of Visa or Mastercard for monthly bill payments. The club bills annual dues, fees and assessments to members and SG accounts on a schedule or payment plan established by the board. In addition, installments for new member initiation fees are billed according to agreed upon terms. Accounts are billed monthly with authorized charges incurred at the club or from another club which permits charges to be signed back. All accounts are due on the last business day of the month in which the bill is rendered.
  • 1.2.1 Default on Payment: Neglect or failure to pay an account by the last business day in the month the bill is rendered shall result in an assessed late payment fee (currently set by the board at 2% per month). Failure to pay accounts within 60 days may result in the suspension of privileges.
  • 1.2.2 Purchases by Members and SG: All member and SG purchases at the club will be processed on account or by bank debit card. Credit cards and cash will not be accepted in the clubhouse or golf shop.
  • 1.2.3 Purchases by Guests: For clubhouse food and beverage or golf shop purchases, guests may use Visa, Mastercard, bank debit card or sign-back to their respective private club. No cash will be accepted.
1.3 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
The club’s Joint Health & Safety Committee has a detailed set of procedures to protect our members, SG, guests and employees in the event of emergency. We strongly urge every group playing golf to have at least one cell phone easily accessible for use in an emergency. The emergency procedures are as follows:
  • Remain calm.
  • If possible, alert a club employee immediately or call the club emergency line at ext. 555. Provide your exact location (hole number or landmark) and describe the nature of the emergency.
  • If the situation is life-threatening, call 911 immediately.
  • Club staff will respond and assist emergency services in locating the individual on the course.
Remaining calm and following the above procedures are critical to successfully handling emergencies on our property. The Joint Health & Safety Committee is responsible for ensuring annual training and certification of key staff on AED, CPR and basic first aid.
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1.3.1 Inclement Weather
  A lightning detection system will sound if the radar locates active lightning strikes within a set radius of the property. A single, continuous siren/horn blast indicates that play is suspended immediately. Golfers must return to the clubhouse, golf shop, maintenance facility, cars, or take shelter in one of the rain shelters or the halfway house on the golf course. All rain shelters are equipped with lightning strike protection.
   
  An intermittent horn/siren blast will indicate that lightning has not been detected for 20 minutes, and play may resume.
   
  Employees will not be deployed onto the golf course after a single horn/siren blast indicating lightning in the area. The onus is on golfers to seek shelter in a designated safe area or return to the clubhouse/golf shop and remain there until the all-clear has sounded.

1.4 CODE OF CONDUCT
The highest standards of courtesy, consideration and behaviour are a condition of membership and annual SG privileges at Ladies’. Members, SG and their guests will be held accountable for their demeanour at all times. For the full versions of the board approved policy and procedures, please reference GOV-104 and GOV-104A in the club policies on the website. Only members and SG in good standing, and their guests, are entitled to use the clubhouse, course, or grounds. The rights of any member or SG to the privileges of the club shall coexist with the period of their membership or annually granted access. The club deems that all members and SG, upon election or admission to the club, have given their assent to be bound by by-laws, rules and policies of the club; both to the restrictions enjoined and the penalties imposed. Any member, SG or guest causing damage or destruction to any club property shall be held directly responsible for such damage or destruction. No member, SG or guest shall be permitted to remove any club property. Soliciting funds on club premises is strictly forbidden unless permission has been granted by the board. The use of any club phone list or mailing list for business use is strictly prohibited.
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1.4.1 Discipline
 
The General Manager and Board of Directors deal with all matters pertaining to the conduct of the club, conduct of members and SG at the club, its operations and employees. The club does not tolerate:
  • Abusive behaviour, either verbal or physical, directed toward other members, SG, guests, or employees;
  • Harassment, sexual harassment, or bullying;
  • Coarse, inappropriate, or loud conversations that might embarrass or cause discomfort for others;
  • Poor golf etiquette such as hitting into the group in front of you, slow play, or failure to comply with staff enforcing golf course policy;
  • Behaviour that is unbecoming or life threatening;
  • Non-compliance with our dress code both on and off the golf course;
  • Cell phones when not switched to vibration or silent mode while on the property;
  • Members or SG disciplining other members, SG, or employees.
   
  If you are involved in or observe any of the above, please follow these procedures:
  • Fill out an Incident Report Form available in the golf shop, administration building, or clubhouse.
  • Provide the completed form to a department manager or directly to the General Manager who will contact you and the other parties involved to review the situation.
Appropriate committee chairs will be consulted for input and feedback if required. Recommendations to the Board of Directors will be forwarded for any offence that requires formal disciplinary action, up to and including suspension of privileges and/or expulsion from the club.

1.5 GRATUITIES/TIPPING
Tipping or providing gifts to any employee of the club is prohibited and could result in disciplinary action of the employee and the member or SG involved.

1.6 DRESS CODE
Ladies’ Golf Club of Toronto promotes an inclusive, respectful, and golf-appropriate standard of dress. Members, seasonal golfers (SG), and guests are expected to be neatly, cleanly, and appropriately attired for the activity they are participating in while on Club property.
 
Members are responsible for ensuring their guests are informed of the dress code prior to arrival.

Management and staff are authorized to decline service or access to facilities to any individual not meeting these standards.
 

 
1.6.1 General Clubhouse and Dining
 
All members, SGs, and guests are expected to wear appropriate clothing for the activity they are engaged in while on the property. The dress code will be posted on all event and function communications. Regular dining attire is casual.
 
Apparel logos must be discrete and either manufacturer or golf related. Company logos of no more than six square inches on apparel are also acceptable.
 
Hats, caps, or visors are to be worn with the peak forward facing, and may be worn inside the clubhouse, on the lawn or on the clubhouse patio during daytime service but must be removed during dining functions and after 5:00 pm inside the clubhouse. After 5:00 pm, hats, caps or visors are only permitted on the uncovered patio (Umbrella section).

Hoods from jackets and hoodies must be always kept in the lowered position while inside the clubhouse.
 
Smart denim (not ripped, frayed, distressed, torn, or faded) is permitted in the clubhouse.
  1.6.2 Golf & Practice Facilities
  Ladies’ celebrates an inclusive dress code with a mandate to be comfortably attired while playing golf or using the golf practice facilities. Attire should be neat, tailored and golf specific.
 
Tops: May be sleeveless if they have a structured collar, while shirts without a structured collar must have sleeves. Tailored, golf-appropriate performance hoodies are permitted on the golf course and practice facilities. Traditional fleece, oversized, or gym-style hooded sweatshirts are not permitted.
 
Hats, caps, and visors: Must be worn with the peak forward facing.

Bottoms: Tailored golf pants, skirts, skorts, shorts and dresses are permitted. Premium athletic or golf-specific leggings may be worn as primary bottoms provided they are full-length, opaque, well-fitted, and presented in a neat, tailored manner consistent with overall golf attire standards.
 
Footwear: Soft spike footwear sold specifically for golf, running shoes, and athletic shoes are permitted. Cleats or metal spiked golf shoes are not permitted.

Inappropriate Dress: All denim, large or indiscrete logos, bare midriffs, t-shirts, tank tops, cargo pants or shorts with external pockets, gym shorts or athletic bottoms with a draw string, warm-up tracksuits, or sweatpants.

Logos & Headwear: The same standards outlined in Section 1.6.1 apply to the golf course.

Management and staff are authorized to decline service or access to facilities to any individual not meeting these standards. Members are responsible for ensuring their guests are fully informed of these requirements prior to arrival.

1.7 SUGGESTIONS AND COMPLAINTS
Members and SG must not discipline or criticize employees directly, nor interfere in the discharge of an employee’s duties. If complaints or criticisms should arise concerning an employee, please direct them to the General Manager or appropriate department manager. The club’s General Manager is responsible for the oversight and supervision of all employees.

Suggestions or complaints concerning the club’s operation or the conduct of any of its members, SG, guests or vendors/service providers should be brought to the attention of the General Manager either verbally or in writing.

1.8 CLUB CLOSURES
Ladies’ offers the course and club for outside golf tournament bookings (and the associated breakfast/lunch or lunch/dinner) throughout the season on Mondays only. On occasion, the board may approve outside golf events Tuesday through Thursday.

The clubhouse, or a portion of the clubhouse, may also be closed to members and SG due to functions throughout the golf season.

Event dates and restrictions for member and SG tee time bookings and/or clubhouse access will be communicated in advance and published on the website calendar.
2.1 CELL PHONES & MOBILE DEVICES
While on club property, all audible tones and bells must be switched to silent or vibrate mode. Talking on cell phones or other electronic devices is prohibited on the golf course (other than in the case of an emergency), and in the golf shop. Cell phones may be used at the practice facilities but at a distance and volume such that other members or SG using the facilities are not disturbed.

Use of mobile devices for talking is prohibited in the clubhouse and at tables on the formal outdoor dining patios. Cell phones may be used for talking in the locker room and business centre. They may be used on the lawn and in the parking lot discreetly, but at a distance and volume such that other members, SG, and guests are not disturbed. The duration of the call should be kept to a minimum.

Texting and/or emailing from mobile devices is permitted anywhere on the property. Use of a mobile device for these reasons while on the golf course should, at no time, negatively impact the pace of play.

We strongly urge all golfers to have at least one cell phone in each group in case of emergency.

For your convenience, telephones are located in the golf shop and designated areas of the clubhouse.

Cell phones may be used for scoring while on the golf course.

2.2 PETS
During golf season, dogs and pets, other than those previously designated by management, are not permitted on club property. Exceptions to this rule are specially trained and designated service animals (i.e. guide dogs).

2.3 SMOKING
All buildings on the property are designated “smoke free” as well as the clubhouse terrace, verandahs, outdoor dining areas and all golf practice areas (hitting nets, putting green, Yonge Street Short Range and Bayview Range). Vaping devices and electronic cigarette use is not permitted in any area designated “smoke free.” Cigarette and cigar butts are not to be disposed of on any of the practice, playing or social grounds of the club. Properly extinguished “butts” are to be disposed of in waste receptacles.

Ladies’ also prohibits the use of recreational marijuana on club property. For medical marijuana users, a medical license must be submitted to the General Manager prior to receiving consent to use in approved areas.

2.4 LOCKER ROOMS
The second floor of the clubhouse contains the women’s locker room and an activities room with adjacent verandah. The entire second floor is designated “Members Only” unless management has designated the activities room and verandah accessible to men and/or guests for a specific purpose or event.

Respective locker rooms are available to both women and men from 30 minutes prior to the first tee time each day until close. Amenities provided are for use at the club and not intended to be kept in lockers or removed from the property.
  2.4.1 Women
The women’s locker room facilities are located on the second floor of the clubhouse. Lockers are available on a day use basis or for rent each season by contacting the administration office.
   
  2.4.2 Men
The men’s locker room is located in the golf shop building, accessible from the exterior balcony walkway extending to the north-west corner. Lockers are available for day use only. Club management reserves the right to remove locks remaining at the end of each day and removing any belongings found within the locker.

2.5 MEMBER'S BUSINESS OFFICE
The business office is conveniently located on the main floor of the clubhouse. This is a shared member space and is available for members to conduct virtual meetings or business calls on a first-come, first-served basis.

2.6 PARKING LOT & DRIVEWAY
The driveway and parking lot speed limit is maximum 20km/h. Please observe and follow all signage including stop signs for golfer and employee safety. All cars shall be parked in an orderly manner in the parking spaces provided. Cars will not be permitted to stand in front of the clubhouse longer than necessary to take on or discharge passengers. Member, staff, and accessible parking is clearly marked. Cars will be towed at the owner’s expense if individuals use accessible parking spaces without displaying a valid accessible permit. There will be no warnings. The club will not be responsible in any way for loss or damage sustained to cars belonging to members, seasonal golfers, or guests while on the property. We remind you to remove valuables from vehicles when parked in the club lot.

Member parking is available in the designated “Member Only” areas and the first parking lot near the clubhouse. Additional parking is available in the third lot near the former 9A green and in the overflow lot located just east of the former 9A putting green.
Beginning at 3:30 p.m., members, seasonal golfers, guests and staff may park in any available parking spaces, including those marked “Member Only.” Prior to 3:30 p.m., these spaces remain reserved for members.

2.7 CLUB SECURITY / CCTV
For the safety and security of our members, SG, guests, employees and property, the club has CCTV cameras installed throughout the property showing views of both inside and outside of buildings. Digital recording of all footage is stored off site on an independent server. As required by law, signs indicating video surveillance are installed at the club.

2.8 FLOWERS
All wild and/or garden flowers, plantings or other greenery is for the enjoyment of members, SG and guests while on the property. Picking or trimming of any flowers or greenery on the property, unless by staff for club purposes and use, is prohibited.
3.1 ALCOHOL SERVICE POLICY
Our liquor license is governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario. All alcohol consumed on the property MUST be purchased from the club and follow posted events and/or dining rules regarding wine bottle corkage fees.

It is against the law for the club or any licensed establishment to serve customers to the point of intoxication. In addition, we may share liability for damages and injury caused by anyone we may have served to intoxication.

We do not wish harm to any of our members, SG, or guests, nor do we wish harm to others. For this reason, our staff will not serve anyone to intoxication. We believe our members, SG, and guests, come to the club for an enjoyable social outing which we are pleased to provide in accordance with the law. We ask all of our patrons to join us in achieving this objective.

The laws of Ontario and recent court judgments make it clear that all liquor serving establishments must accept responsibility for actions involving the serving of alcohol. In Ontario, it is illegal to serve alcoholic beverages to those under the age of 19 and to any person who appears to be intoxicated or to have consumed alcohol to a point of creating a potential inconvenience or danger to themselves or others.

The Board of Directors and management expect that these and all rules and regulations governing alcohol sales will be followed by club staff involved in the service of alcohol. All alcohol service staff must be and are certified in Smart Serve. Supplemental in-house training for all service staff is provided annually.

3.2 HOURS OF OPERATION
From Victoria Day Weekend through Labour Day, weather permitting, regular service hours for the dining areas of the clubhouse and outdoor patio/lawn commence at 11am each day. Dinner service is available until 9pm. Notifications of hours of operation prior to Victoria Day Weekend and after Labour Day will be communicated and posted.

3.3 RESERVATIONS
Reservations will be accommodated in the order received and will be held for 15 minutes past the reserved time. Due to the high demand and limited seating on the covered patio, specific table locations cannot be guaranteed. Management reserves the right to adjust seating arrangements as required. Staff will make every effort to accommodate seating requests whenever possible.

Reservations for social functions that will not be used must be cancelled a minimum 72 hours in advance of the event unless otherwise posted. Failure to follow the cancellation policy will result in a charge equal to 100% of the event function fee per person.

Social event and dining reservations/cancellations can be made by:
Phone – (905) 889-3531 ext.211
Email – [email protected]

Please note that reservation requests are not confirmed until you receive an email or verbal confirmation.

3.4 GAMES IN THE MARY-JANY HALL ROOM
We are encouraged to see people playing bridge, mahjong, canasta, and other games at the club. Please be reminded that the space available to play games is the Mary-Jane Hall Room (on the second floor) when no programs or meetings are being conducted, not in any of the casual or dining areas on the first floor.

3.5 GUESTS
For both regular and social event dining, a guest must be accompanied by a member or SG. There are no restrictions as to how often a guest may be brought to the club for dining. The only departure from this rule will be if we are hosting a member and/or SG only event.

3.6 CHILD ACCOMPANIMENT & AGE RESTRICTIONS
The minimum age for children on the golf course is 7 years. There is no minimum age for children in the dining areas of the club. Please check all social event postings to ensure that children are permitted. Adult accompaniment (19 yrs. and older) is required at all times while on club property for any child who is 12 years of age or younger, including junior members and SG.
4.1 HOURS OF PLAY BY CATEGORY
The following categories enjoy unrestricted tee time access and playing privileges outside of scheduled club golf events including draws* (unless eligible and registered):
  • Full, Intermediate, Life, Honorary, and Trials.
  • Associate members restricted to 12 rounds per season.
  • Non-Resident, Social and Social Senior members limited to six (6) tee times per season.
The following chart outlines hours of play available to all other playing categories during the regular season denoted as May 15 through September 30th (Note: 9H & 18H draw times restricted to those eligible and registered).
Category Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat, Sun & Holidays
Junior Members After 12pm** After 12pm** After 12pm** After 12pm** After 12pm** After 2pm**
SG All day Before 8:30am / after 12pm Before 8:30am / after 12pm Before 8:30am / after 12pm Before 8:30am / after 12pm Before 8:30am / after 12pm
SG Junior After 12pm After 12pm After 12pm After 12pm After 12pm After 2pm

* 18H draws each Tuesday & Saturday starting at 8:30am – 9H draws each Wednesday starting at 9:30am and 4:00pm.
** Junior members with a handicap factor of 31.2 or less may book tee times between 11am and 12pm, Monday through Friday. Junior members may play in other section draws if invited by the section.


Shoulder Seasons (Before May 15th and after September 30th) - SG will be able to book tee times during the first hour of play and after 12pm as the first tee time of the day is adjusted based on daylight hours. After Thanksgiving each year, tee time booking restrictions are removed.

Golf shop and professional staff are permitted and authorized to adjust restricted times after assessing the daily tee time inventory.
  4.1.1 Juniors
  Junior members and junior SG may play during their section time and at times designated for junior instruction (if applicable).

Parents/grandparents of juniors are encouraged to allow their child/grandchild to develop autonomously. Juniors 12 yrs. and under must be supervised by an adult 19 yrs. of age or older at all times while on the property. Coaching of juniors while on the golf course is prohibited unless by our PGA of Canada professional staff. Parents/grandparents must ensure that juniors are aware of and comply with club rules and regulations including dress code.
4.2 RULES OF PLAY & HANDICAPS
  • Golf Canada Rules of Golf govern play except where modified by local rules as identified on the scorecard, event rules sheets or signs on the golf course.
  • Handicap indexes shall be those fixed by Golf Canada in accordance with player scores entered.
  • Players are encouraged to enter all scores after each round. Any member or SG wishing to play in an event requiring a handicap must have entered a minimum of five (5) scores to obtain an official index. The Golf Committee may invoke penalties for those who do not enter their scores in accordance with the Rules of Golf.
  • All members must post a minimum of five scores before they are eligible to play in club events. Refer to the club policy re: percentage of scores entered for event eligibility.
  • Our golf professional staff have full authority to enforce the rules as governed by Golf Canada, and as set out by the Golf Committee, and report violations for appropriate action.
  4.2.1 Club Event Cancellations
  Ladies’ hosts annual golf event fixtures for members to enjoy both competitive and fun environments. These events are posted and advertised for sign-up and participation throughout the season. Cancellations for participation in an event with a dining component within 72 hours of the event date and time will incur a charge equal to 100% of the event fee per person.

Golf event cancellations – ext. 401.

4.3 GOLF COURSE CARE
Golf is a game of tradition while evolving to incorporate the changing needs of the current golfing population. Taking care of the golf course and leaving it in the same or better condition than when you played it is a tradition that remains unchanged.
  4.3.1 Hole Hopping
  On occasion, early morning players looking to play 9 holes instead of 18 have hopped to holes 14 and 15 after completing the 7th. Our greens staff prepare the golf course in order of play, including 8A and 9A to stay ahead of play. Jumping to holes 14 and 15 can delay scheduled work and is not permitted.

To best provide our members, SG, and guests with golf course conditions expected of a premiere private golf club, additional agronomic practices may be required each season in order to maintain the golf course to these standards and expectations. As recommended by the Course & Grounds Committee, and on dates as approved by the board, “Maintenance Monday” dates will be established and communicated well in advance. This entails closing the first tee to regular play up to 10:30am on scheduled Mondays during the season that do not contain a member or SG event, or an outside event, for the course & grounds department to conduct uninterrupted maintenance practices.
   
  4.3.2 Golfer Care & Etiquette
 
Please repair ball marks, rake bunkers, replace divots and be aware of your pace of play and position behind the group in front of you.

Through the green, a player should ensure that they carefully replace and press down any turf that becomes cut or displaced (a divot). Take care to replace the divot so that it fits the divot hole properly or it is likely not to survive.

Please rake smooth all disturbances to the surface of the sand in the bunkers. This not only includes footprints but also the mark made from the ball entering the sand and the mark made by the club head when executing a shot from the bunker.
 
Rakes should be left outside bunkers.

On the putting green, a player should carefully repair any ball marks or other damage. Players should ensure that when marking balls, handling the flagstick, or removing the ball from the hole, they do not damage the putting green or hole. Golf bags should be put down or left well away from the putting surface and collar of the green.

The club allows practice only in the designated practice areas and not on the golf course.

When taking practice swings, players should avoid causing damage to the turf, particularly on tees.

No player shall tee off until the players in front have played their second shot and are out of range nor shall they play to any greens until the preceding players have holed out, have moved off the greens and are safely out of range.

It is the duty of every member and SG to report infractions of rules and breaches of golf etiquette to the on-course player assistants/marshals, golf professionals or in writing to the General Manager. Breaches of golf etiquette and golf rules may be subject to disciplinary action.

4.4 PACE OF PLAY
The golf course comes directly under the supervision of the golf shop and professional staff who monitor it accordingly. They, along with designated staff, are responsible for regular tours of the course and monitoring play.

The club rules and etiquette exist to provide reasonable playing times and conditions for all members, SG, and guests. From time to time, situations develop which may require a reminder or suggestion from the professional staff, starter, or a designated player assistant.

When a situation causing slow play develops or is seen to develop, a staff member will address the group(s) in question. The club defines slow play as either exceeding the allotted time to play or deeming a group “out of position on the golf course.” Maintaining your position on the course is integral to successful pace of play management. Being out of position occurs when:
  • Par 3 & 4 holes: a group reaches a tee, and they have an entire hole or more open in front of them.
  • Par 5 holes: a group reaches a tee and the group in front is on the putting surface or has completed the hole.
Please avoid confrontations at all times. Any groups with open holes in front (out of position) should let the group following play through, thereby avoiding a situation where the following group is put in the position to ask.
  4.4.1 Pace of Play Solutions
  The club encourages golfers to follow these basic principles and guidelines pertaining to golf course etiquette:
• The golf course is pace rated to play your round in 4 hours and 10 minutes; • In the interest of all, play ready golf. It is not a penalty under the Rules of Golf to play out of turn if there is acknowledgement from your fellow players; • Limit practice swings;
• Line up your shots (putts included) while others in your group are executing their stroke;
• When on the putting green, continuous putting (not re-marking and waiting for your turn again) over the course of 18 holes reduces overall playing time; • If your group falls out of position, disregard honours until you are deemed back in position;
• Leaving the flag in during an entire round of golf reduces time spent on each green.
• Leave your equipment between the green you are playing and the next tee; • Mark your scorecard while approaching or on the next tee;
• Hit a provisional ball if you think that your original shot may lie out of bounds or is in an area of the course where you may think it to be lost;
• If you have reached your maximum allowable score on a hole (net double bogey), picking up the ball and proceeding to the next tee without completing the hole is permitted;
• If you fall behind and are unable to catch up to the group in front, please take the initiative to pick up your golf balls and proceed from the 100/150-yard marker of the hole you are playing to try and get back into position.

When the above procedures are followed, 4hr10min rounds or less are standard.
   
  4.4.2 Player Assistants
  If a group is deemed out of position, a designated player assistant or golf professional may instruct the group to increase their pace to get back into position relative to the group in front. If a group is deemed out of position a second time, the player assistant or golf professional may instruct the group to pick up their golf balls and move to the correct position on the course.

4.5 STARTING TIMES
From opening day each season through Thanksgiving Monday, bookings may be entered into the lottery up to ten days in advance. Confirmed tee times are posted three days in advance and an email is automatically generated and sent notifying members and SG. After Thanksgiving, the lottery is discontinued each season. This means that when a member or SG log into the tee sheet to book a tee time, the sheet is live so they will receive the actual time booked.

Members and SG may use the online tee time reservation system or contact golf shop staff to:
  • Book a tee time.
  • Cancel individually or the entire group.
  • Retrieve a pending tee time.
  • Change a lottery booking.
  • Make a same-day booking (must contact the golf shop staff)
All members, SG and their guests must register with the starter or golf shop prior to teeing off. The Director of Golf is authorized to adjust tee times based on playing patterns and restrictions in effect.
  4.5.1 Tee Time Inventory
  Golf at Ladies’ is guided by the principle that we make the best possible use of the golf course. To promote equitable distribution of tee times and management of categories and privileges, the following principles guide the golf shop and starter:
  • Whenever possible, starting times will be filled with foursomes. This involves grouping singles and twosomes.
  • Members, seasonal golfers and guests must register with the golf shop/starter prior to teeing off.
  • All no-shows or the use of placeholder names will be recorded, and such practices reported to the Director of Golf and General Manager for appropriate action.
  • Members, SG and guests must be on the tee a minimum of five minutes prior to their scheduled time.
  • No golfer may tee off before the golf shop or starter instructs them to do so.
  • Golfers who are late for their tee time will be accommodated only when possible.
  • For same day tee time requests, please call the golf shop.
  • Play shall begin from the first tee only unless permission is granted by the golf shop/starter.
   
  4.5.2 Section Play
  Any member wishing to join the Tuesday (18H), Wednesday am or pm (9H) or Saturday (18H) draws, may register online or contact the golf shop to register.
   
  4.5.3 No Shows
  Any member or SG who has a booked tee time must cancel their tee time at least two hours in advance if unable to use the allotted time. Same day cancellations must be made by calling the golf shop. Violating this policy is considered a course infraction.

4.6 GUESTS
Any member or SG in good standing may introduce guests to the privileges of the club. Based upon utilization of the golf course and club culture, we have distinctive patterns that define our season each year. The golf guest rates and guest restrictions are reviewed and fixed annually.

The same guest is limited to playing privileges on six occasions each season. This is reflective of the number of times a guest name appears on the tee sheet, not the number of holes played (9 vs. 18). A guest must be accompanied on the golf course during their entire round.

Male guests are permitted during the same tee times available to SG.

Female guests may play at any time except in section draws, on field days or during other member or SG golf events.

The member or SG who introduces a guest to the privileges of the club is liable for any debt or damage to club property the guest may incur during their visit as well as ensuring they are aware of all relevant rules and regulations, including dress code, prior to their arrival.

Non-prime or “shoulder” season guest rates will be in effect for ten days starting the first day of any major greens aerification event. All guest fees are applicable based on the age of the guest, not the age of the member or SG introducing the guest.
  4.6.1 Non-Prime / Shoulder Season
 
  • Non-prime/shoulder season shall be defined as opening day through May 15th and after September 30th.
  • Dependant upon course conditioning, opening date and weather, management and the board may extend the shoulder season past May 15th.
   
  4.6.2 Prime / Regular Season
 
  • Prime/regular season shall be defined as May 16th through September 30th each year.
   
  4.6.3 Junior Guests
 
  • Junior guest fees apply to any guest 18 years of age and under. Junior members and junior SG have guest privileges provided they register their guests and pay the appropriate fees. Playing times are subject to the category and playing privileges of the host and all age restrictions that may apply to the guest.
  4.6.4 Guest Fees
  (Junior Guest Fees apply to both regular and shoulder seasons)
(Twilight guest fees begin at 4pm each day and are equal to 65% of the regular posted 18-hole guest fee)
 
  Adult Regular Season Adult Shoulder Season
18-hole $150 $113
9-hole $75 $56.50
 
  Juniors (18 & under)
18-hole $70
9-hole $35
 
  4.6.5 Out-of-Town Female Guests
  At the discretion of the Director of Golf and/or General Manager, female guests who reside 400km or more from the club and are sponsored by a member, may be granted extended guest privileges (greater than six rounds) at the regular guest green fee rates.
   
  4.6.6 Rain Checks
  If play is cancelled due to inclement weather, the guest fee will be cancelled if a total of four holes have not been completed. If five to eleven holes have been completed, the fee will be amended to the 9-hole rate. If 12 or more holes have been completed, no discount or refund will be available.
   
  4.6.7 Advance Bookings
  At the discretion of the Director of Golf and/or General Manager, tee times for three or more guests may be confirmed up to one month in advance instead of submitting a lottery booking.
   
  4.6.8 Guest Restrictions
  The board and management reserve the right to amend guest play restrictions each season based on the availability of tee times for members and SG. Play patterns will dictate when guests are permitted and/or any restrictions imposed.

4.7 RIDING POWER CARTS
The club owns and operates a fleet of electric riding carts for the convenience of our members, SG, and guests. Improper use can be dangerous for its user and cause extensive damage to the course as well as the vehicle itself. Players may rent riding carts through the golf shop/starter on a 9, 11 or 18-hole basis.
  4.7.1 Rules & Regulations
 
  • Carts are to remain on fairways as much as possible. We discourage carts being driven in the rough except for returning to cart paths around greens and tees and entering the fairway upon leaving a tee deck path.
  • Do not drive carts within 30 feet of tees and greens unless on a designated cart path.
  • On par 3s, holes 2, 4, 8, 13, 16 and 18, golf carts must remain on cart paths for the duration of playing these holes. On hole 8, carts may cross the fairway only if being directed to the red tee on hole 9. On hole 8A, carts must take as direct a route as possible to the tee deck for 9A.
  • On hole 17, carts must remain on the cart path and follow the 90-degree rule. Exit the path parallel to where your golf ball lies, drive to your ball, play the shot and then return to the cart path.
  • In the absence of a cart path, please observe any traffic control measures including control posts, ropes, signs, painted lines, and barriers installed to protect the turf. If a traffic-related guide or barrier interferes with a golf shot, move and replace it following the shot.
  • Carts shall not be driven in fescue or environmentally sensitive areas.
  • Only two sets of clubs per cart (unless a 3-bag attachment has been installed).
  • To minimize wear and tear on the golf course and maximize fleet utilization, players should employ the minimum number of carts necessary per group (i.e. two players in a foursome should ride together, not take individual carts).
  • Operation of a golf cart is restricted to individuals with a valid driver’s license or those 16 yrs. of age and above who have been trained on their use and have signed off on such training for insurance purposes.
  • Taking shortcuts from one golf hole to the next by crossing practice areas, fairways or approaches is an improper practice.
  • Damage to carts while under contract to a member or SG should be reported to the golf shop immediately or upon completion of play. The member or SG is responsible for all costs to repair such damage.
  • Each person using an electric riding cart does so at their own risk. Each person renting or driving is responsible for any personal injury or property damage caused, including without limitation, injury to themselves and damage to the cart and agrees to indemnify the club against all loss, claims or expenses resulting from the use of said cart.
Members and SG who do not adhere to the above rules and regulations governing riding cart operations may be subject to disciplinary action.
   
  4.7.2 Compassionate Rider Program
  Cart availability for shared or single riders will be ensured for players with medical conditions requiring cart use for play. The following applies:
  • The player must always take a cart to play golf due to a medical condition or physical limitation.
  • The cart must be used for the entire round of golf.
  • A doctor’s note or certificate must be submitted annually to the administration office verifying the need to use a cart to play golf.
  4.7.3 Cart Fees
 
18-holes (per rider) $25
9-holes (per rider) $12.50
11-holes (cart at #8 tee) $19
Compassionate Rider 18-holes $19
Compassionate Rider 9-holes $9.50

4.8 GOLF SHOP & PROFESSIONAL STAFF
The club retains a PGA of Canada Director of Golf to provide members with important services such as instruction, professional advice pertaining to golf and organizing/executing member golf events. The golf professional staff are the only individuals authorized to solicit golf instruction and/or teach on Ladies’ property. The Director of Golf maintains and operates a well-stocked golf shop to meet our members’ and SG golfing needs. The golf shop and practice facilities open 30 minutes prior to the first tee time of the day
  4.8.1 Hours
  The golf and back shop service areas open half an hour before the first tee time each day and close half an hour after the last golfer has finished their round. Lessons with our professional staff can be booked directly and are subject to availability
  4.8.2 Non-Golfers on the Course and Practice Facilities
  In the interest of safety, players’ enjoyment and pace of play, the golf course and practice facilities are intended for, and restricted to, playing or practicing members, SG and guests. At the discretion of the professional staff, non-playing or practicing observers or caddies may be permitted.

4.9 PRACTICE FACILITIES
The club provides the Bayview Range, Yonge St. Range, putting green and warm-up net for use by members, SG and guests during times as posted and available by category. Following proper practice methods limits the damage to the teeing and chipping areas. Please consult the golf shop for advice.

The Bayview Range and Yonge St. Range open each day in conjunction with the first scheduled tee time and close each evening approximately one hour before sunset.
Opening to Victoria Day Weekends – open at 8am
  Weekdays – open at 8:30am
Victoria Day to Labour Day Open at 7am each day
After Labour Day Open at 9am each day
Do not remove practice balls from any area or use them on the golf course under any circumstance.

The Ladies’ Golf Academy (LGA) provides learning and instructional opportunities for both members and non-members. Group program dates and times will be posted in advance including locations of sessions.
  4.9.1 Restrictions
 
  • Members and member-accompanied female guests – no restrictions
  • SG Gold – Access to Bayview and Yonge St. ranges each day after 12pm SG
  • Silver – Access to Bayview range after 3pm each day. No access to the Yonge St. range.
  • Male guests – No access to Bayview and Yonge St. ranges. May use the warm-up nets and practice putting green by the first tee prior to play.
  4.9.2 Maintenance
  Bayview Range – Closed on Mondays until 10:30am for weekly maintenance.
Yonge St. Range – Closed on Tuesdays and Thursdays until 9am for weekly maintenance.

4.10 RECIPROCAL PLAY
When available, Ladies’ is fortunate to have reciprocal playing arrangements with several other golf clubs. The list of these clubs and any conditions or programs can be found on the private side of our website under the General Information tab. Members of these clubs are welcome at Ladies’ and will be seen on the course and in the clubhouse from time to time.

As reciprocal arrangements vary from club to club, please contact the director of golf at the shop for more information and to arrange bookings.

 
5.1 MEMBER CATEGORIES
The rules and categories of membership are to be interpreted based on the age of members or applicants as of December 31st of the previous year.
 
  5.1.1 Golf
  Any member in good standing in a golfing category shall enjoy the privileges of the golf course, practice facilities and introducing guests based upon the category privileges assigned to their membership and age.
  5.1.2 Social
  Any social member in good standing shall enjoy use of the clubhouse, dining, social events, and entertaining guests. Social members wishing to golf may book up to six (6) tee times per year (9 or 18 holes - applicable fee applies) and have use of the golf practice facilities. Social members may also bring guests to golf. All regular guest access rules, regulations and fees apply.
  • Regular Season Social Member Green Fee – 18-holes $113 / 9-holes $56.50
  • Shoulder Season Social Member Green Fee – 18-holes $85 / 9-holes $42.50
  5.1.3 Changes in Category
  All requests to change categories of membership must be received in writing to the administrative office by February 28th each year. The only requests for category changes that will be reviewed after February 28th shall be from members requesting medical leave. Resigning from the club does not relieve any member from accrued billings and/or any final financial obligations or indebtedness.
  5.1.4 Dues and Fees
  For full details on the initiation fee and annual dues, please log in to the club website or contact Loryn Ingham, Marketing Manager ([email protected]).
  5.1.5 House Minimum
  Members are obligated annually to spend a house minimum as assigned by the Board of Directors. House minimums are applied equally over two (2) periods: opening day of the golf course through July 31 and August 1 through October 31. Any unspent minimum in either period shall be billed in the month following the period end. The house minimum applies to purchases of food and beverages including alcohol.
  5.1.6 Prospective Members
  If a member or SG brings a prospective member as a guest for a round of golf, and the guest joins the club, the member or SG will be reimbursed for the guest fee. If the guest pays for the round, they will be reimbursed the guest fee as a credit upon joining.
6.1 GENERAL
Seasonal golfers (SG) have been a part of the history of Ladies’ since 1936. Men are not considered members; men are granted seasonal privileges. The number of SG, as well as annual golf and club access privileges, are determined and subject to change by the Board of Directors. Any changes to annual privileges, rules and regulations will be communicated to SG prior to billing dues for the following season. SG will be formally invited back for the next season in accordance with club policies and invoiced for dues each January 31st.
  6.1.1 Rules & Regulations
  SG privileges are integrated throughout the policies, rules and regulations contained in the Ladies’ Rules & Regulations Handbook. Gold and Silver categories may have different privileges as defined under each section of the handbook.

By accepting an annual invitation and paying dues to play at Ladies’, all SG acknowledge and agree to abide by the code of conduct, club policies, rules, and regulations.
   
  6.1.2 Categories
  Annual privileges are extended as follows:
  Gold (pre-2025) & Seasonal Golfers – Annual dues provide unlimited rounds of golf without payment of additional green fees in the times allocated for men as provided in section 4.1. Practice facility restrictions are outlined in section 4.9.1. Club storage is included in annual dues.

Silver (pre-2025) – Annual dues provide a maximum of 30 rounds of golf per season with payment of a prescribed daily green fee in the times allocated for men as provided in section 4.1. The green fee is billed on account and remains the same fee, as established by the Board of Directors annually, no matter if play takes place in the shoulder season or during sundowner/twilight time when guest rates are reduced. Practice facility restrictions are outlined in section 4.9.1. Club storage is based on availability and subject to a fee as set annually by the Board of Directors in addition to annual dues.
  • SG Silver Green Fee (all season) - $128 (9-holes - $64)
  • SG Silver Bag Storage Fee - $250
Junior – Annual dues provide unlimited rounds of golf without payment of additional green fees in the times allocated for men as provided in section 4.1. Practice facility restrictions are outlined in section 4.9.1. Club storage is included in annual dues.
   
  6.1.3 Changes in Category
  Upon invitation to become a SG and billing of annual dues on January 31st each year, requests to change categories must be received in writing no later than February 28th  (for those pre-2025 SG who have been granted the continued ability to choose their category). The only requests for category changes that will be reviewed after February 28th shall be from Gold SG (pre-2025) or SG who have joined after January 1, 2025, requesting medical or parental leave. Resigning from the club does not relieve any SG from accrued billings and/or any final financial obligations or indebtedness.
   
  6.1.4 Dues and Fees
  For full details on dues and fees, please log in to the club website or contact Loryn Ingham, Marketing Manager ([email protected]).
   
  6.1.5 House Minimum
  SG are obligated annually to spend a house minimum as assigned by the Board of Directors. House minimums are applied equally over two (2) periods: opening day of the golf course through July 31 and August 1 through October 31. Any unspent minimum in either period shall be billed in the month following the period end. The house minimum applies to purchases of food and beverages including alcohol.
   
  6.1.6 Waiting List
  Annual SG invitations and category limits are set by the board and subject to change each year. Upon invitation, should an SG not renew his privileges each year, there is no guarantee of a SG spot being available the following season. No priority is automatically provided to former SG who wish to return to Ladies’ after a season or longer absence. If there is a waiting list for acceptance, the former SG would be assigned to the waiting list in the position available at the time of the request to return.