Course Rules & Policies

Eligible Players

Oak Hills Park membership passholders (Norwalk Residents / Non-Residents) and the general public, a minimum of 7 years of age or older. Junior eligibility is as follows:

Under the age of 7 are not permitted on the golf course unless they are participating in a junior program or private lessons, are accompanied by an adult and have the approval of the Golf Professional
Juniors ages 8 or 9 who are participating in a junior program or private lesson and who are playing with an adult, may play before noon with approval of the Golf Professional
Juniors between the ages of 10 to 15 years old should and will be asked to maintain pace of play required of all golfers at Oak Hills Park

Golf Season

The regular season runs approximately March 15th through December 15th, contingent upon course conditions and weather, as determined by the Golf Professional/General Manager, Golf Course Superintendent, and with the concurrence of the Oak Hills Park Authority. The Pro Shop opens approximately 30 minutes before the first scheduled tee time and closes immediately after the last scheduled tee time.

Winter Play - The winter season is approximately December 16th through mid-March. Regular or temporary greens, if deemed necessary by the Golf Course Superintendent and Golf Professional/General Manager, will be used until the regular season opens. The course will be open on a day-to-day basis contingent upon course conditions and weather, and as determined by the Golf Course Superintendent and General Manager.

Parking at Oak Hills Park for Golf

There are two large parking lots available for golfer parking. The parking lot located behind the restaurant is primarily for restaurant patrons. Handicap parking is in designated areas. Only those people with a valid handicap parking pass are allowed to park in handicap parking areas. Note: overnight parking is not allowed in any of the parking lots.

Frost Delays

Frost delays normally occur during early to mid-spring, and late fall/early winter. If frost is on the course, the Golf Course Superintendent or his Assistant will make a decision when play may begin without damaging the greens.

Following a frost delay, groups will tee off in order of the originally scheduled tee times. The group with the first scheduled tee time for the day will be the first group to tee off with the remaining groups following in sequence. For example, if you have the first scheduled time of 8:30AM and the course opens at 9:00AM, then you will be the first group to tee off and all remaining groups will tee off 30 minutes after their scheduled time.

Rain Check Policy

OHP will issue rain checks to those golfers who are unable to complete their golf round. Rain checks will be pro-rated based on the number of holes remaining in your round. Issued rain checks issued are valid for one year (365) days from the date received.

In the event of inclement weather, you are still expected to call to cancel a tee time due to rain.

If the golf shop is closed after it rains, then no rain check is available. You must obtain it on the day of play only.

Play and Ettiquette Rules

Players

Each player must have a golf bag with at least 4 clubs - one of which is a putter.
If a player does not have his/her own set of clubs, they must rent clubs from the golf shop.
Fivesomes, five people playing on the course on a specific tee time is strictly not permitted.

Attire

Golfers are expected to wear proper attire. Short shorts, jogging, tennis, athletic shorts, tank tops, halter tops. men's sleeveless shirts, T-shirts, cut-offs, blue jeans or bathing suits are all not considered acceptable.
Men should wear collared shirt, mock or turtleneck shirt.
Woman may wear casual sleeveless or collarless tops, mock or turtleneck shirt.
Soft spikes are suggested. No one will be allowed to play with metal spikes. Note: To minimize the risk of slipping or falling, exercise caution when walking in wet conditions, or on hills, or steep slopes, dead grass, wooden course texture, bridges, steps and railroad ties, or on hard, smooth surfaces such as, but not limited to ice, rocks, concrete, tile, marble, hardwood and varnished floors.

Golf Play / Ettiquette

We ask you to abide by basic U.S.G.A. Rules.
Tee off between markers. No more than 2 club-lengths behind markers (U.S.G.A. Rule).
Golfers are requested to replace divots, smooth sand traps, and repair ball marks on greens. Ball marks on the greens require repair within 15 minutes. Otherwise it takes 10-15 days for the healing of the putting surface.
A player may hit only when players ahead are out of range. A player must shout "FORE" if he is in danger of hitting anyone or if he loses sight of the ball.
Players looking for lost balls must drop another after 3 minutes, or allow next group to play through. Players must provide receipt and/or personal identification when requested by rangers, and accept warning pertaining to rule violations without challenge.

Other

Practice anywhere on the on the golf course is prohibited at any time unless supervised by an Oak Hills Golf Professional. Failure to abide by this policy may lead to suspension. Practice is allowed on practice greens #1 and #2 and our Hitting Bays behind the Oak Hills Park employee parking lot
Players stopping for lunch or spending excessive time at the 10th Tee Concession must be ready to play or allow the following group to play through.
Littering is strictly prohibited
Players using electric carts must follow 90° Cart Rule and keep carts on designated cart paths. If there is no cart path, please drive in the rough to the extent possible. Where there is no cart path, players must keep electric carts at least 20 yards from greens - and not closer than l0 yards to the green if your cart is handicap enabled.

The above rules and their enforcement are intended to help safeguard the golf course, as well as to make Oak Hills Park a safe, fair and pleasurable place to play golf. Players are reminded that this is a public course and it should be enjoyed by all regardless of personal groups, age, sex or playing ability.

Suspension Policy

Non-payment - People who have deliberately not paid, and are found playing on the golf course will be asked to leave the premises and will be suspended for 30 days.
Abuse - Golfers who are abusive and refuse requests and/or directions by rangers or other employees will be reported - and may be asked to leave the premises and may possibly be suspended - for 30 days.
Intoxication - Public intoxication will not be allowed at the Park and golfers will be asked to leave the premises.
Outside Alcohol - No alcoholic beverages are allowed on Oak Hills Park property except that which is sold at the restaurant or its 10th Tee Concession. You must consume it on property providing it is also in a paper or plastic cup. Failure to comply will result in a 30-day suspension for the first offense and a 60-day suspension for the second offense.
Hitting over Tennis Courts - Golfers playing the "Dogleg" Hole #11 intentionally attempting to hit across the tennis courts will be suspended for 30 days.
Pace of Play - Allow faster players to play through if pace of play cannot be maintained. Player(s) must maintain the pace of play to avoid open hole(s) ahead. If player(s) is holding up play, the player must pick up his ball and proceed to next tee. A warning will be given for first offense and golfers may be asked to leave the premise for repeated, continual slow play.
Golf Cart Misuse - No more than two bags are allowed on an electric cart without a four-bag attachment. No more than two riders are allowed on a cart. Any violations may result in 90-day suspension or the remainder of the golf season, whichever is greater.
Sneaking on Pros' Teaching Area - No person is permitted to use the Pro's practice area unless they are taking a lesson. Violators face possible suspension from play on the course for 30 days.

Our rangers are empowered to enforce all rules. Except for immediate suspensions, rule violators will be given a written warning notice for their first offense. For subsequent violations they'll be subjected to suspension ranging from 8 days to the entire season. A record of violations will be maintained and, if necessary to suspend, notice of such suspension will be given to the violator by the Golf Professional/General Manager or the Course Superintendent. Warning or suspension notices will be issued by the Golf Professional/General Manager.

A "suspended" golfer may apply for a hearing by filing a request in writing with the Authority within seven days of receipt of formal suspension notice, and the suspension will be put on hold. The hearing will be held at the next regular Authority meeting. Five concurring votes will be required to overturn the suspension.

High School Golf Teams / Interscholastic Program

Tee times are allowed for both Norwalk high school golf teams after 3:00 pm, Monday through Thursday. Norwalk high school and their opponents from visiting schools may conduct organized practices and hold their matches at Oak Hills Golf Course free of charge.

Tournaments

To book a tournament, charitable event or outing, please contact the Oak Hills Pro Shop or email the Golf Pro, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., (203) 838-0303.

For approved tournaments:

Tournament Chairman to provide Golf Pro, two weeks in advance of Tournament, a starting list of players, total number of players, and desired tee-off times.

The scheduled per-player tournament fee must be paid in advance as a single payment. Players must abide by all course rules and policies. Restaurant and 10th Tee Concession stand will be available for players' use. However tournaments shall not be allowed to serve, dispense or sell alcoholic beverages unless such serving, dispensing or selling is at the restaurant or 10th Tee Concession stand. Additionally, all are limited to drinking beer or alcoholic beverages in paper, plastic cups or cans (no bottles). Violation will result in suspension of tournament privileges.

Caddies

No caddies are allowed except for league club championship playoffs and special tournaments as permited by our Golf Professionals.

Non-Golfers Walking on the Course

Walking on the golf course (other than playing golf) is not allowed. There are nature trails located at Oak Hills Park for hikers.

Amendments

These rules and regulations may be amended at a meeting of the Authority by the consent a quorum. Notice of intent to amend must be in writing to all members 14 days prior the meeting and entered in the minutes of the meeting.

ANYONE VIOLATING THE RULES AND REGULATIONS AND/OR THE RULES REGULATIONS OF THE CITY PARK ORDINANCES WILL BE SUSPENDED FROM THE PARK.