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Extracted directly from Documents and Governing Policies files

GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS

MEMBERSHIPS

Any Member of the Association shall be entitled to use of the Country Club facilities, provided however; that he/she is a Member in good standing and that their account is paid current (this shall include sums due in the form of General Maintenance Assessments, Recreational Assessments, Townhouse Maintenance Assessments, fees, fines, deductions, charges, and Special Assessments commensurate with property ownership).

The household of a Member may use all of the same Country Club facilities.  A household member is defined as a person in permanent legal residence in a Member’s home, excluding Tenants as defined in in this document.

Use of the recreational facilities, as provided for in executed use agreements as entered into by the Association, requires application for Country Club membership and approval of said application by the Association.

Memberships terminate with the sale of property.  Upon the sale of property, a membership transfer fee and a recorded warranty deed is required to change the membership on the Association’s record.  

Reference is made to the Bylaws of the Association wherein the Board is vested with the authority to adopt and amend rules and regulations which it, at any time, deems advisable or necessary.  The power to enforce withdrawal of membership privileges is vested in the Board, in the event that a Member is no longer in good standing.  Members, their household, and Tenants, whose privileges are suspended are not allowed to use any of the Common Areas as a guest.

GUESTS AND TENANTS

Any Member in good standing may invite a person or persons as his guest to use the Country Club facilities.  A Tenant is a guest of the Owner from whom he/she rents.  A Tenant is defined as the party(ies) to an Association approved lease as set forth in Article 7 of the POA Complete Policy Manual. The Member must be physically present in the Subdivision while their guest is using Country Club facilities, or the Member must request approval from management for use by the guest without the Member’s presence in the Subdivision and pay any required fee. In the case of Tenants, an approved leasing application must be on file in order for use of the facilities without the Owner present.  Approved Tenants may receive the rights to use the facilities from the Member, by giving written permission to the specific tenant with loss of their own rights for that specific property. Each Member will be responsible for the conduct and adherence to the rules of their guests and Tenants.

DAMAGES AND LIABILITY

Property of the Association may not be removed by any Member or guest at any time.  Members who are responsible for the removal or damage of Association property will be required to pay for its replacement.  

Members will be held responsible for the actions of their guests, Tenants, and their respective household members.

The Association is not responsible for any of the Members’ or guests’ personal belongings left on the Association’s premises for any reason.

GUEST AND NON-MEMBER FEES

Members will be held responsible for all fees, charges, or damages incurred by their guests.  

All guests/Tenants will be subject to any and all guest fees in effect as required by the Board.

Non-member use of the Golf Course and other facilities as applicable will be subject to all fees as set by the Board.

HOURS OF OPERATION

All facilities including the Golf Course are closed on all Mondays unless otherwise noted.

The Clubhouse hours of operation are subject to change for seasonal operation, special events, and the needs of the members. Hours will be posted in the Pro Shop and Association website (westwoodshorespoa.com). 

Tennis/Pickleball Courts are open during daylight hours. 

The Swimming Pool is opened as posted from April 1st to October 31st, weather permitting. 

Hours of operation may be changed at the discretion of the Association. 

HOLIDAYS

The Golf Course will be open on most holidays. The facilities are available on Memorial Day, July 4 and Labor Day. All Clubhouse facilities will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. 

Members in good standing and their guests may utilize the Golf Course on holidays, either walking or using their own carts with approved Trail Plan sticker, provided course condition is playable and all rules are followed.

FOOD AND BEVERAGE ON PREMISES

All consumption of alcoholic beverages shall be in compliance with the Rules and Regulations of the Texas Alcohol & Beverage Commission.

Members and guests are expected to conduct themselves at all times, with respect to alcohol consumption, as in all other manners, with due regard for the common good of the Country Club and the rights and feelings of other members, their guests, and families.

All events where food is served at the Country Club are required to use the food/beverage service of the 19th Hole.  A prior User Agreement, approved by the 19th Hole/Events Manager, may allow use of special food items to be brought in for the event.

SMOKE FREE FACILITY

The Country Club is a smoke free facility.  Smoking is allowed in designated smoking areas and parking lots only. 

DRESS

Swimming attire is not permitted in the Clubhouse without cover-ups. Bathhouses are provided for usage by members and their guests.

Proper golf attire is required on the golf course, putting green, and driving range. Only shirts with collars are allowed.  Collars are defined as lay down collars, mock collars, mandarin collars or blade collars.  No cut-offs, muscle shirts, tee-shirts or tank tops are allowed on the golf course.  No sleeveless shirts are allowed for men.  No athletic shorts (gym or mesh) or cut-off shorts are allowed. Only soft spike golf shoes or soft sole tennis shoes are allowed on the course.

The Country Club reserves the right to refuse service to those persons whom the staff deems to be inappropriately attired.

CONDUCTING BUSINESS

No article will be exposed for sale, subscription papers circulated, or advertisement displayed without permission of the Association.

PETS

Pets are not allowed in the Clubhouse or on the Golf Course at any time. 

VEHICLES AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES

Automobiles and motorcycles are permitted in the designated parking lots and drives only and are not permitted on facility grounds. (Exceptions may be made for approved events to allow vehicles to park on designated areas on the grounds.)  Golf cart parking is not permitted under the covered patio. 

Vehicles will not be allowed to park in the main driveways, except to receive or discharge passengers. Vehicles should be parked in the designated parking lots.

No skateboards, scooters, bicycles, ebikes, ATVs, diesel powered vehicles or other recreational items will be allowed on the Golf Course or Golf Course cart paths. 

The use of the golf course for walking, running or fishing is permitted only during non-golfing hours. 

VIOLATIONS 

Members and Country Club Staff should report violations of the rules and regulations to the management.  Management shall report such violations to the Association. In the event that any member (or his guest or family members for whom he is responsible) should violate the Country Club rules, the following steps will be taken by Country 

Club staff or Management:

1. Verbal warning

2. Written warning in accordance with the POA Complete Policy Manual

3. Temporary suspension of Country Club privileges and/or fines in accordance with the POA Complete Policy Manual

RULE CHANGES

The Association reserves the right to make amendments and changes to the rules and regulations as it deems necessary.

COMPLAINTS

Regardless of the good intentions of members and management, and the greatest effort to provide quality service to the membership, there will arise a need for suggestions or complaints from time to time. Please make these in writing to the Association. 

WESTWOOD SHORES COUNTRY CLUB

RULES AND REGULATIONS REVISED SEPTEMBER 2022