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The American Lake Golf Course is a nine hole golf course with front nine/back nine T-Boxes – (Par
35+36=71) operated and maintained by an all volunteer force consisting of grounds crews,
maintenance personnel, operations folks, and management personnel. The course is not
supported by government funds. Operating and capital costs are paid with annual pass and daily
green fee revenues.
35+36=71) operated and maintained by an all volunteer force consisting of grounds crews,
maintenance personnel, operations folks, and management personnel. The course is not
supported by government funds. Operating and capital costs are paid with annual pass and daily
green fee revenues.
Mission Statement:
The American Lake Veterans Golf Course is dedicated to providing, teaching and promoting the
benefits of golf to veterans. VA Puget Sound Health Care System has a population of in-patient
and outpatient veterans that have disabilities. The American Lake Veterans Golf Course is
committed to providing a therapeutic environment where accommodation is welcome and all
golfers can enjoy the benefits of golf, such as exercise and relaxation in a positive and accepting
social environment. With these benefits it is our vision that through golf, veterans will increase
their independence and improve their attitudes toward health. Thus, their lives will be enriched.
The American Lake Veterans Golf Course is dedicated to providing, teaching and promoting the
benefits of golf to veterans. VA Puget Sound Health Care System has a population of in-patient
and outpatient veterans that have disabilities. The American Lake Veterans Golf Course is
committed to providing a therapeutic environment where accommodation is welcome and all
golfers can enjoy the benefits of golf, such as exercise and relaxation in a positive and accepting
social environment. With these benefits it is our vision that through golf, veterans will increase
their independence and improve their attitudes toward health. Thus, their lives will be enriched.
Who is authorized to play at the American Lake Golf Course?
(1) Hospital In-patients and their guests have first priority on the course.
(2) Persons in possession of a Veterans Universal Access Identification Card and their guests are authorized access to the
course.
(3) With proper identification, all VA employees and retired VA employees and their guest may use the course.
(4) VA volunteers with proper identification and their guests are authorized to play on the course.
(5) Active duty and retired military with military ID cards and their guests may play on the course.
(6) Guests accompanied by their sponsors are allowed to play. Three guests are allowed for each authorized player and must
be accompanied by their sponsor while on the course.
(1) Hospital In-patients and their guests have first priority on the course.
(2) Persons in possession of a Veterans Universal Access Identification Card and their guests are authorized access to the
course.
(3) With proper identification, all VA employees and retired VA employees and their guest may use the course.
(4) VA volunteers with proper identification and their guests are authorized to play on the course.
(5) Active duty and retired military with military ID cards and their guests may play on the course.
(6) Guests accompanied by their sponsors are allowed to play. Three guests are allowed for each authorized player and must
be accompanied by their sponsor while on the course.
COST OF PLAY:
How much does it cost to play? Hospital in-patients play at no cost. Additionally, golf clubs, balls, tees and carts are provided at no
expense to the in-patient. The remaining authorized personnel are required to pay. All authorized personnel, except active and
retired military are allowed to buy annual passes. For those who do not wish to purchase an annual pass and are active and
retired military, daily green fees are required. Refer to the current price schedule for the cost of passes and green fees. Pull carts
are furnished free but there is a cost to use the driving range, and to rent a power cart. Driving Range Balls; Small Basket $1,
Large Basket $2
•Power Cart Rental; 9 holes $5, 18 holes $10
Carts are available on a first come, first serve basis. Exceptions to this rule apply to special needs golfers who have been issued a
golf cart authorization or Medical Excuse (ME) card . ME golfers may call ahead and reserve a power cart for play.
How much does it cost to play? Hospital in-patients play at no cost. Additionally, golf clubs, balls, tees and carts are provided at no
expense to the in-patient. The remaining authorized personnel are required to pay. All authorized personnel, except active and
retired military are allowed to buy annual passes. For those who do not wish to purchase an annual pass and are active and
retired military, daily green fees are required. Refer to the current price schedule for the cost of passes and green fees. Pull carts
are furnished free but there is a cost to use the driving range, and to rent a power cart. Driving Range Balls; Small Basket $1,
Large Basket $2
•Power Cart Rental; 9 holes $5, 18 holes $10
Carts are available on a first come, first serve basis. Exceptions to this rule apply to special needs golfers who have been issued a
golf cart authorization or Medical Excuse (ME) card . ME golfers may call ahead and reserve a power cart for play.
COURSE HOURS:
The course hours of operation vary with the seasons. The course is open seven days a week except the holiday season; during
this time, the course is closed approximately three weeks. Tee times are not required, first come, first serve.
The course hours of operation vary with the seasons. The course is open seven days a week except the holiday season; during
this time, the course is closed approximately three weeks. Tee times are not required, first come, first serve.
DRESS CODE:
• Swimwear, halter-tops, spandex shorts, or short shorts are not allowed on the course.
• Tank tops and tee shirts are permissible, however they must be of sufficient length to cover the belt line.
• Shoes with “soft spikes” or shoes with metal spikes are allowed. High-heel shoes, western boots, or any footwear that may
damage the greens are not allowed on the course. Tennis shoes are allowed.
• Players and non-players are not allowed to remove clothing to expose their upper bodies to the sun. Shirts, tee shirts, or
tank tops must be worn at all times while on the course.
Note: Persons not meeting dress code requirements will not be allowed to play at the American Lake Veterans Golf Course.
• Swimwear, halter-tops, spandex shorts, or short shorts are not allowed on the course.
• Tank tops and tee shirts are permissible, however they must be of sufficient length to cover the belt line.
• Shoes with “soft spikes” or shoes with metal spikes are allowed. High-heel shoes, western boots, or any footwear that may
damage the greens are not allowed on the course. Tennis shoes are allowed.
• Players and non-players are not allowed to remove clothing to expose their upper bodies to the sun. Shirts, tee shirts, or
tank tops must be worn at all times while on the course.
Note: Persons not meeting dress code requirements will not be allowed to play at the American Lake Veterans Golf Course.
• GOLF COURSE RULES:
All Players must sign in before starting play and sign out upon completion.
• Drugs and alcohol are prohibited.
•
Comply with all signs posted throughout the course.
• Comply with posted dress code.
• Children under 12 are not allowed on the course.
• Each Player must have a set of clubs.
• No more than four players are allowed in a group.
• • Slow play is discouraged. Please behave accordingly and invite faster players to play through if more than one hole is
open in front of your group and they are close behind.
• During times of heavy course play the alternative start rule is in effect. When a group of golfers are on the number one Tee-
box, and another group of golfers are making the transition from number 9 to number 10, the group making the turn from 9 to 10
will follow the group of golfers that were on the number 1 Tee-box ready to start. The golfers beginning on number one and the
golfers making the turn from number 9 will alternate off of number one from that point on.
• Carts are not allowed between sand bunkers and greens or on greens and tees. Regular golf carts should not be driven
within thirty feet of any green. Course managers may refuse use of golf carts on the course if, in their opinion, the use of carts will
damage fairways or greens. EXCEPTION: The solo rider golf carts are allowed on the greens. The cart should go straight on and
off the green with no turns.
• Remove and replace flag sticks with care, replace divots, rake sand bunkers, repair ball marks, and do not litter.
• Observe all other rules of golf, golf etiquette and courtesy.
All Players must sign in before starting play and sign out upon completion.
• Drugs and alcohol are prohibited.
•
Comply with all signs posted throughout the course.
• Comply with posted dress code.
• Children under 12 are not allowed on the course.
• Each Player must have a set of clubs.
• No more than four players are allowed in a group.
• • Slow play is discouraged. Please behave accordingly and invite faster players to play through if more than one hole is
open in front of your group and they are close behind.
• During times of heavy course play the alternative start rule is in effect. When a group of golfers are on the number one Tee-
box, and another group of golfers are making the transition from number 9 to number 10, the group making the turn from 9 to 10
will follow the group of golfers that were on the number 1 Tee-box ready to start. The golfers beginning on number one and the
golfers making the turn from number 9 will alternate off of number one from that point on.
• Carts are not allowed between sand bunkers and greens or on greens and tees. Regular golf carts should not be driven
within thirty feet of any green. Course managers may refuse use of golf carts on the course if, in their opinion, the use of carts will
damage fairways or greens. EXCEPTION: The solo rider golf carts are allowed on the greens. The cart should go straight on and
off the green with no turns.
• Remove and replace flag sticks with care, replace divots, rake sand bunkers, repair ball marks, and do not litter.
• Observe all other rules of golf, golf etiquette and courtesy.
AMERICAN LAKE VETERANS GOLF COURSE 2008 TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE
March
8 Engineer Per-season Tournament; 18 hole; 0900 Start Time
22 American Lake Golf Club; Open Scrambler; 0830 Start Time
April
7 Greens Plugged ALL BUT DRIVING RANGE CLOSED
18 American Lake Golf Club; Medal Play; 0830 Start Time
May
4 Intercity Transit; Shot Gun Start; 0900 Start Time COURSE CLOSED TILL 1300 HOURS
5 First Swing; 0830 and 1300 Start Time COURSE CLOSED TILL 1300 HOURS
9 Wounded Warrior; 0800 and 1300 Start Times COURSE CLOSED ALL DAY
21 Wounded Warrior Battalion Competition 0830 to 1500 Hours
24 American Lake Golf Club: 0830 Start Time
June
6 Volunteer Tournament; COURSE CLOSED ALL DAY
13 American Lake Golf Club; 0830 Start Time
14 Lakewood First Lions Club; 0830 Start Time
21 VAPSHCS (BIG) 0900 Start Time COURSE CLOSED TILL 1300 HOURS
27 Activity Center Only: Military Order of Purple Heart Committee
28 Military Order Of The Purple Heart; 0900 Start Time COURSE CLOSED TILL 1300 HOURS
July
11 Patient Services; 0800 and 1300 Start Time; COURSE CLOSED ALL DAY
12 American Lake Golf Club; 0830 Start Time
18 American Lake Golf Club; 0830 Start Time
20 Activity Center Only: American Lake Credit Un ion
28 First Swing Clinic; 0800 to 1200 hours: 1300 DRIVING RANGE ALL AFTERNOON
29 First Swing Clinic; 0830 hours: DRIVING RANGE AND COURSE ALL DAY
August
1 Freiends of American Lake Golf Course Contractor's Appreciation Golf Tournament and Barbecue
0900 Hours Start Time COURSE CLOSED UNTIL 1330 HOURS
8 Harold Allen; 0900 Start Time COURSE CLOSED ALL DAY
22 American Lake Golf Club; 0830 Start Time
23 VA Employees Tournament 0830 Start Time COURSE CLOSED TILL 1300 HOURS
September
12 Mobility Impaired 9/11 Tournament; 0800 and 1300 Start Times COURSE CLOSED ALL DAY
13 CFC Tournament; 0800 and 1300 Start Times COURSE CLOSED ALL DAY
20 American Lake Golf Club Championship; 0830 Start Time
21 American Lake Golf Club Championship; 0830 Start Time
October
11 Engineer season ending Tournament; 18 hole; (Scratch/Handicap) 0900 Start Time
17 American Lake Golf Club; 0830 Start Time
31 Westside Classic COURSE CLOSED ALL DAY
November
1 Westside Cross Country Classic; COURSE CLOSED ALL DAY
March
8 Engineer Per-season Tournament; 18 hole; 0900 Start Time
22 American Lake Golf Club; Open Scrambler; 0830 Start Time
April
7 Greens Plugged ALL BUT DRIVING RANGE CLOSED
18 American Lake Golf Club; Medal Play; 0830 Start Time
May
4 Intercity Transit; Shot Gun Start; 0900 Start Time COURSE CLOSED TILL 1300 HOURS
5 First Swing; 0830 and 1300 Start Time COURSE CLOSED TILL 1300 HOURS
9 Wounded Warrior; 0800 and 1300 Start Times COURSE CLOSED ALL DAY
21 Wounded Warrior Battalion Competition 0830 to 1500 Hours
24 American Lake Golf Club: 0830 Start Time
June
6 Volunteer Tournament; COURSE CLOSED ALL DAY
13 American Lake Golf Club; 0830 Start Time
14 Lakewood First Lions Club; 0830 Start Time
21 VAPSHCS (BIG) 0900 Start Time COURSE CLOSED TILL 1300 HOURS
27 Activity Center Only: Military Order of Purple Heart Committee
28 Military Order Of The Purple Heart; 0900 Start Time COURSE CLOSED TILL 1300 HOURS
July
11 Patient Services; 0800 and 1300 Start Time; COURSE CLOSED ALL DAY
12 American Lake Golf Club; 0830 Start Time
18 American Lake Golf Club; 0830 Start Time
20 Activity Center Only: American Lake Credit Un ion
28 First Swing Clinic; 0800 to 1200 hours: 1300 DRIVING RANGE ALL AFTERNOON
29 First Swing Clinic; 0830 hours: DRIVING RANGE AND COURSE ALL DAY
August
1 Freiends of American Lake Golf Course Contractor's Appreciation Golf Tournament and Barbecue
0900 Hours Start Time COURSE CLOSED UNTIL 1330 HOURS
8 Harold Allen; 0900 Start Time COURSE CLOSED ALL DAY
22 American Lake Golf Club; 0830 Start Time
23 VA Employees Tournament 0830 Start Time COURSE CLOSED TILL 1300 HOURS
September
12 Mobility Impaired 9/11 Tournament; 0800 and 1300 Start Times COURSE CLOSED ALL DAY
13 CFC Tournament; 0800 and 1300 Start Times COURSE CLOSED ALL DAY
20 American Lake Golf Club Championship; 0830 Start Time
21 American Lake Golf Club Championship; 0830 Start Time
October
11 Engineer season ending Tournament; 18 hole; (Scratch/Handicap) 0900 Start Time
17 American Lake Golf Club; 0830 Start Time
31 Westside Classic COURSE CLOSED ALL DAY
November
1 Westside Cross Country Classic; COURSE CLOSED ALL DAY
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