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2026 Metuchen Golf & Country Club
Golf Rules & Information
UPDATE December 11th, 2025

 
GOLF PROFESSIONAL & PROFESSIONAL STAFF RESPONSIBILITY
The Head Golf Professional and his staff are directly responsible to the Golf Chairman. It is the Golf Professional Staff’s responsibility to implement the following rules set forth by the Board of Trustees. Any questions or concerns about said rules, should be directed to the Golf Chairman. Abuse and harassment of the Golf Professional Staff will result in Executive Committee action.
 
 
General:
All players are expected to play in the spirit of the game by:
  • Acting with integrity – for example, by following the rules, applying all penalties, being honest in all aspects of play, and posting all golf scores promptly and accurately.
  • Showing consideration to others – for example, by playing at a prompt pace, looking out for the safety of others, and not distracting the play of another player.
  • Taking good care of the course – for example, by replacing divots, smoothing bunkers, repairing ball-marks, and not causing unnecessary damage to the course.
 
The official golf season is from April 1st to October 31st.
 
U.S.G.A Rules will apply and govern all play in all cases. Yardage measuring devices measuring yardage only are permitted.
 
All golf play will begin on the 1st Tee.
 
Practicing on the golf course is not permitted.
 
 
All players and guests must be registered in the Golf Shop before starting play. This includes additional golf holes after completing the original 18 holes. After registration, you must check in with the Director of Outside Operations before going out on the golf course.  
 
Starting times during Peak (May – August) season begin at 7:30AM Tuesday through Friday. On Saturday, Sunday, and Holidays starting times will begin at 7:00AM. 

A guest is defined as an individual who is not affiliated with any Metuchen Golf & Country Club member classification that includes golf privileges.
Members are responsible for the conduct, appearance, etiquette and speed of play of their guests.
 
An individual may be sponsored as a golf guest a maximum of six (6) times per year, excluding outings and Member/Guests.
 
Any guest who exceeds the limit will not be permitted to play.
 
A Golf Member intending to sponsor 4-7 guests on weekdays, weekends or holidays must obtain approval from the Golf Professional prior to the starting time.
 A Golf Member intending to sponsor 8-15 (4 foursomes) guests may do so only on a weekday and must obtain approval from the Head Golf Professional 14 days prior to the tee time.
 
A Golf member intending to sponsor an outing (17 players or more) must contact the club’s events coordinator. Outing rates apply. 
 
Guest fees will be charged to the sponsors account, except in the case of sponsored House members who wish to charge their own account.
 
PACE OF PLAY EXPECTATIONS
 
Maintaining the proper pace of play is essential for all players to have an enjoyable day.
 
Starting with the first foursome starting time until the 8:28AM starting time the expected pace of play is 3 hours and 50 minutes or less.
 
From the 8:36AM starting time until the end of the day the expected pace of play is 4 hours for 18 holes and 2 hours for 9 holes of play.
 
Foursomes always have priority over all other groups. 
 
The Outside Operations Manager will pair groups and/or singles together to facilitate pace of play when deemed necessary.
 
Each group is responsible for its pace of play and must maintain pace with the group ahead. 
That is defined as being within a half hole of the group in front of you. If you are behind, you should allow faster groups to play through. 
 
Depending on your group’s pace, players shall adjust their starting tee times accordingly.
On Saturday, Sunday, and Holidays, these expectations of pace will be strictly enforced.
 
Failure to Meet Pace of Play Expectations
If the Golf Professional Staff become aware of a group not adhering to their pace of play guidelines, the Professional Staff will visit the group to inform them of their slow play.
Failure to correct this issue during play will result in the following:
 
First Offense: Written Warning
Second Offense: Will lead to restricted tee times on weekends and holidays. The restricted time would be after 11:30AM on weekends and holidays.
 
GUEST GREEN FEES
 
Fridays, Weekends and Holidays
In-Season $ 110.00
Off-Season $ 100.00
 
Weekdays
In-Season $ 100.00
Off-Season $ 90.00
 
9-Hole Guest Fee - $55.00 year round 
 
Junior Guest Fees: 17 Years of age and younger
18 Holes year-round: $55.00
9-Holes year-round: $30.00 
 
House/Pool Members Green Fee 
Fridays, Weekends and Holidays
In-Season $ 110.00
Off-Season $ 100.00 
Weekdays
In-Season $ 100.00
Off-Season $ 90.00
 
Unaccompanied Guest Fee - $120.00 
 
Starting Time Preferences
 
Saturday, Sundays & Holidays
 
First Starting time to 10:20AM: FULL GOLF MEMBERS ONLY (No more than one guest per foursome will be allowed before 11:30AM)
 
10:20AM to 11:30AM: FULL GOLF MEMBERS and/or SPOUSES OR SIGNIFICANT OTHERS of FULL FAMILY GOLF MEMBERSHIP are permitted to play.
 
BEGINNING AT 11:30AM: Couples and Members with multiple guests are permitted to play. 
 
Wednesdays
9:00AM: The 18 Hole Tournament Group has consecutive preference on the 1st Tee.
9:00AM: The 9 Hole Tournament Group has consecutive preference on the 1st Tee or 10th Tee.
 
Wednesdays & Fridays
11:30AM - 12:30PM: FULL GOLF MEMBERS ONLY (No more than one guest per foursome)
 
Member Tournaments
 
Eligibility for Men’s Member Tournaments is limited to Full Men Golf Members only. 
 
Eligibility for Ladies’ Member Tournament is limited to Full Golf Members and Spousal Members of Full Golf Family Membership. *See Club Championship Rules*
 
Weekday and Twilight Members are eligible to participate in Opening Day & Closing Day events.
 
Participants in Member Tournaments must register by the prescribed date in order to be eligible, and in no event will they be permitted to request or declare eligibility after beginning play. Participants must play with another participant who is competing in the same event.
 
Participants who sign up for Member tournaments are expected to be available to participate in all rounds of the tournament. Failure to compete in all event/tournament rounds will result in suspension from the next two consecutive events/tournaments in the current and or following season. Events/Tournaments shall include but not limited to Green Jacket, Spring Member Member, Presidents/VP Cup, club championship, senior club and super senior club championship(only if you are of qualifying age and restrictions), Butrico Member-Member, Fall Member-Member.
 
Participants must submit scorecards signed and attested at the completion of a competitive round and also must accurately post each score in accordance with the World Handicap System and the posting rules of the tournament.
 
 
COURSE CLOSING
 
The course may be ruled unplayable or golf carts may be restricted or prohibited upon the determination of the Greens Superintendent, with concurrence of the Greens and Grounds Chair, or the Golf Chair, or the Golf Professional, or, in their absence, any Director. Once this determination is made, the course shall be monitored and evaluated in the same manner by those above for resumption of play and cart use as soon as reasonably possible.
 
All course closing communication will be sent via ForeTees push notification and on the ForeTees website.
 
JUNIOR GOLF
 
Junior Golfers 13 years old and under may not play until 3:00PM on Weekends & Holidays and after 1:30PM on Weekdays. These juniors must be accompanied by an adult.
 
Junior Golfers 14 - 17 years old may not play before 1:00PM on Weekends & Holidays. 
 
Junior Golfers are not permitted to play in any FULL GOLF Events, including Weekend/Holiday Golf Shop events except for the Club Championship, and only if the dependent has a handicap of 10 or less in the case of a male Junior or 18 or less in the case of a female Junior.
 
Dependents 18 to 24 years of age are eligible to play at no additional charge; however: will not be allowed to tee off until 11:30AM on Weekends and Holidays. 
 
Professional Staff Discretion: The Golf Professional Staff reserves the right to grant earlier course access to any junior golfer when course conditions and availability permit.
 
Pace of Play: Junior golfers must maintain appropriate pace of play at all times. Failure to do so may result in restricted playing times or requirement for adult accompaniment.
 
Conduct and Etiquette: Junior golfers are expected to demonstrate proper golf etiquette, respect for the course, and courtesy to all members and guests. Violations may result in suspension of playing privileges.
 
Supervision Responsibility: Parents/guardians of junior golfers are responsible for ensuring their children understand and follow all club rules, dress code requirements, and etiquette standards.
 
FOR ALL JUNIOR GOLFERS, the Golf Professional Staff is permitted to decide if the course is available at an earlier time. Juniors will be permitted to carry their own bag when playing
 
 
PRACTICE AREA
 
The 17th fairway may be used for pre-game warm-up on weekends and holiday mornings. You may not hit shots onto the 17th green.
Practicing at other times will be permitted to the right of the 1st tee.
 
Driver, Fairway Wood, or Hybrids are Strictly Prohibited on the Practice Range at all times. 
Golfers teeing off #1, and golfers already on the golf course, always have priority over anyone hitting practice balls. 
Please pay special attention to players coming down the 9th and 17th fairways. Until the 1st and 9th fairway is safely clear of golfers, practicing should stop.
 
Repeated violations will be brought to the attention of the Board of Directors.
 
 
The Bag Room and Golf Shop will be closed on Monday’s all year. No carts will be available. The golf course is closed until 1:00PM on any Monday with no outing.
 
The Greens staff and professional staff have been given a directive to remove any players who are found on the golf course before 1pm. In the event of this removal, all players will be reported to the Board of Directors and Golf Chairman for disciplinary actions.
 
Members may play on Mondays where no outings are scheduled.  Members are not allowed to bring guests on Mondays and must check in with a member of the outside staff before starting on the 1st Tee. All golf on Mondays must begin on the 1st Tee.
 
 
MEMBER PLAY ON OUTING DAYS
 
Members are not permitted to tee off on an outing day until the ENTIRE FIELD from the outing has completed play and at the discretion of the Golf Professional Staff.
 
 
CADDIES AND ELECTRIC CARTS
 
Mandatory prior to 2:00 PM in-season, caddies can be used in place of carts when available. You may use push/pull carts or carry your own bag after 2:00PM. Absolutely no push/pull carts allowed before 2:00PM; regardless of caddie situation and/or your walking preference. 
 
Carts and caddies are optional out of golf season.
 
GOLF CART RENTAL FEES
18 Holes $37.50 per person plus NJ sales tax
 9 Holes $22.50 per person plus NJ sales tax
 
 
GOLF CART RULES
 
No more than two people are permitted in carts at any time.
Caddies and golfers are not permitted to ride on the back of carts. 
Anyone wishing to operate a golf cart must have a valid driver’s license.
Generally, carts are required to “scatter” (i.e., drive on fairways and rough with no prescribed restrictions).
 
From time to time, carts will be required to be driven only on the fairway. Observe all cart rules for the day on Foretees or consult the Starter. 
 
Carts must not be driven within sixty feet (20 yards) of any green or tee box.
Golf cart usage is controlled by the Golf Professional and Starter. Carts are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. 
 
Under no circumstances are golf carts permitted in the Club's automobile parking area or on Oak Grove Lane. 
 
Golf carts are available when the course opens for play.  Carts are to be returned no later than sunset. 
 
Operation of golf carts is at your own risk. Members, and their guests are responsible for all damages to or damages caused by their use.
 
Anyone violating the Golf Cart Rules faces such sanctions as may be imposed by the Golf Committee. Abuse of the golf cart, or disregard of rules pertaining to the use of the cart, may result in a loss of golf cart privilege.
 
 
BAG STORAGE/LOCKERS
 
Bag Storage and Lockers are Mandatory 
Bag storage fee is $150.00 per bag per year, plus NJ Sales tax.
Shoes shall not be changed in the parking lot; please advise your guests that they are required to change their shoes in the locker room.
Please inquire with the Locker Room attendant for a guest locker for the day. 
All Golf Bags should be dropped off at the Bag Drop area. Our attendants will service the in/out of you/your guests’ golf bags.
 
 
House/ Pool Members
 
Primary House Members may play a maximum of ten (10) times during the golf season. 
This does not include outside organizational outings. A House member may bring three (3) guests on each occasion. 
 
All other rules in Article 4, Section B of our by-laws apply. Specifically, House members will have unlimited golf privileges during the off-season (11/1 - 3/31).
 
House members and guests must always pay prevailing green fees as well as cart fees. 
 
House members may not play until 2:00PM on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays. 
 
GOLF LESSONS
 
Golf Lessons should be arranged, in advance, with the Golf Professional
You must make arrangements with each Golf Professional to ask how payment is to be made to him/her.
 
Handicap Score Posting
 
Posting scores: Handicaps will be maintained according to the World Handicap System, as well as Club rules described herein. A player must accurately post hole by hole score after completion of a round before leaving the Club and the scorecard must be signed and left with the Professional Staff. A score should be posted for every 18-hole round, a round of 14 or more holes, and every 9 hole round of 7 or more holes. All rounds played at courses other than the Club, when played within the official golf season applicable to that course (e.g., rounds played in Florida during winter months), must be posted within a reasonable period of time after completion, pursuant to the same World Handicap System and Club rules that apply to rounds played at the Club. 
 
Players are encouraged to seek the assistance of the Professional Golf Staff if they are not certain of the applicable World Handicap System or Club posting rules. However, players are solely responsible for verifying that each score, under any circumstance, has been posted timely and accurately, including competition rounds where scorecards are submitted to the Professional Golf Staff.
 
Pursuant to World Handicap System and Club rules described herein, the Golf / Tournament Committee has the right and responsibility to adjust handicaps, suspend playing privileges, prohibit entry into club tournaments, mandate replay of club matches or tournaments, and to take any other action it deems appropriate.
 
DRESS CODE 
 
Members are responsible to make sure he/she, his/her family, friends, guests, etc. are compliant to our Club’s dress code. When in the Clubhouse and/or golf course; the following dress code is required and monitored.
 
Men/Boys Attire:
 
  • Collared shirts. 
  • Only spikeless shoes are permitted on the golf course and practice areas. Spikeless shoes include soft spikes, golf shoes with rubber treads and sneakers.
  • Shirts must always be tucked in.
  • Turtlenecks and/or mock turtlenecks are permitted. 
  • Hoodies are only permitted if they are made for golf AND do not have a large logo covering the chest and midsection. 
  • Pullovers are accepted if worn over one of the above garments. 
  • Bermuda golf shorts; mid-knee, to three inches above the knee
  • Golf slacks: pants are permitted. Tights/exercise pants are not permitted. 
  • Hats: caps may only be worn pointing forward. They are allowed on the golf course, patio and 19th hole Grill. They are forbidden and must be removed in the main level of the Clubhouse and in the rooms not mentioned above.
  • No denim; blue jeans, or stone washed garment. Denim may be allowed for a special theme night, as per the Club. Only at that time would denim be permitted. 
  • Cargo shorts or cargo pants are not allowed. 
  • Tank tops, warm-up suits, tennis, jogging attire, and/or work out attire not allowed in the clubhouse. If using the fitness room, please use the side entrance to enter and exit the building.
 
Women/Girls Attire: 
 
  • Shirts must have collars or sleeves, or both. 
  • Turtlenecks and/or mock turtlenecks are permitted.
  •  Pullovers are accepted if one of the above is worn underneath a garment. • Slacks, capris, golf shorts, skirts, skorts or dresses are permitted. 
  • Golf slacks: pants are permitted.
  • Midriffs: sports bras not permitted. 
  • Hoodies are only permitted if they are made for golf AND do not have a large logo covering the chest and midsection.
  • Dresses specifically made for golf are permitted. 
  • Strapless, halter, or tank tops are not permitted.
  • Blouses designed to be worn untucked (those with a straight or finished hem) may be worn providing no midriff showing; but all other tops must be tucked in. 
  • No denim, blue jeans, or stone washed garments. 
  • No tank tops, warm-up suits; tennis, jogging, work out attire allowed in clubhouse (If using fitness room; please use side entrance to enter/exit the building.
  • Work out clothing or yoga pants are allowed, if they are worn under a skirt, skort or shorts. 
  • Open toe shoes and high heels are prohibited on the golf course. 
 
 
EMPLOYEE GOLF PRIVILEGES
 
The Golf Professional Staff will be directly in charge of all employee play, please see the Head Golf Professional to determine appropriate scheduling times. 
 
 
Any golf rule or golf regulation may be changed, altered or modified by the Golf Professional in the event of any extraordinary event, condition or occurrence not contemplated by these rules or regulations, the enforcement of which would cause a manifest injustice.