Frequently Asked Questions

 

DO YOU ACCEPT GROUP PLAY, TOURNAMENTS, GOLF OUTINGS, AND SHOTGUN STARTS?
Yes, we do and we have competitive rates as well. Please contact Bridget Clark, Event & Outing Sales Manager at
610-873-0800 ext 624 or
bridget.clark@golfdowningtown.com.

HOW MANY TEES DO YOU HAVE AND HOW LONG IS THE YARDAGE FROM EACH?
I – 6642 (72.1/134)
II – 6209 (70.3/131)
III – 5771 (68.6/122)
IV – 5357 (66.6/119)
V – 5092 (69.7/123 Ladies)

DO YOU OFFER GOLF LESSONS?
Yes! Downingtown Country Club offers junior clinics and individual/private
Contact Andrew Braun, Director of Golf, for more information: 610-873-0800 X636  or
abraun@golfdowningtown.com

CAN NON-GOLFERS RIDE ALONG?
Ride along guests are permitted based on cart availability and will be charged a $25 ride along fee.

HOW FAR IN ADVANCE CAN I BOOK A TEE TIME?
Members – 21 days
Non-Members – 14 days

CAN WE PLAY ALONE AS A TWOSOME?
Downingtown Country Club reserves the right to pair you with other players when course conditions and capacity require it.
We can never guarantee that you can play as a twosome unless you pay for the foursome.

CAN KIDS PLAY?
Yes, junior golfers are welcome on our course! Downingtown Country Club is a proud member of the Youth on Course.  Golfer’s ages seventeen and younger are considered juniors. Golfers under the age of 11 are not allowed on the course without an adult. We also do Junior Lessons!

ARE JUNIORS/YOUTH ON COURSE ABLE TO TAKE A CART?
Downingtown does not include a golf cart for any Junior or Youth on Course players. All Juniors/Youth on Course players MUST walk, no exceptions.

HOW OLD DO YOU HAVE TO BE TO OPERATE A GOLF CART?
Downingtown Country Club requires all golf cart drivers to have a valid driver’s license. No learners permits will be accepted as a license.

DO YOU HAVE A DRESS CODE POLICY?
Standard Dress Code Policy – Proper golf attire is required at all times for all players and riders to include both collared and/or tailored collarless shirts for men and recognized golf fashion for women. Golf shoes with soft spikes or athletic shoes required. Swimwear, tank tops, short shorts, midriffs, bike wear, all denim apparel including jeans, or cut-offs are not appropriate attire. Downingtown logo apparel of any kind is permitted.

IS THERE A PRACTICE RANGE?
Downingtown Country Club does not have a driving range but we do have a hitting net as well as a full practice putting green and short-game area.

WHAT IS YOUR CANCELLATION POLICY?
Tee Time Reservations must be canceled no later than 24 hours prior to scheduled tee time. If the reservation is not canceled by this time, the credit card holder will be responsible for the full greens fees with the credit card being automatically charged.

WHAT IS THE EXPECTED PACE OF PLAY?
Under normal circumstances, the expected pace of play on Downingtown Country Club is 4 hours and 12 minutes for 18 holes.
Examples of abnormal conditions include days when inclement weather may cause delays, wet conditions may cause golf car restrictions, or a special event is playing the golf course.

DO YOU ALLOW FIVE-SOMES?
Groups of more than four players must be approved by the professional staff. Keeping groups to four players or less improves the pace of play and helps keep rounds more enjoyable for all of our customers. We do not allow groups of 6 or more on the golf course at any time.

DO YOU HAVE RENTAL CLUBS?
Yes, Downingtown Country Club has a limited number of Callaway rental sets available for $50. Reserve your rental sets when booking your tee time.

DO I NEED A TEE TIME?
While walk-on players are always welcome, tee times are strongly recommended in order to minimize any inconvenience that waiting to tee off may cause. We use a dynamic pricing model.

WHAT IS DYNAMIC PRICING?
By definition, “dynamic” means constant change. The process will allow golf rates to be adjusted in real-time, based on demand, availability and other factors.  This pricing model is new to the golf industry; however airlines, hotels, and even sports teams have been using this pricing model for years to better serve their guests and fans. Dynamic Pricing allows you to get the tee time and price you want by booking in advance and taking advantage of our 14 day booking window! Dynamic Pricing gives you the ability to choose the RIGHT rate, at the right time and on the right day. The sooner you book, the better chance you have of getting a lower price! The earlier the book, the more you save.

IS A GOLF CART INCLUDED IN THE PRICE?
Yes, the price of a golf cart is included in the listed rack rate except with Junior rates.

CAN I PLAY ALONE OR WILL I BE PAIRED WITH OTHER PLAYERS?
Downingtown Country Club reserves the right to pair you with other players when course conditions and capacity require it.

CAN I BRING AN ICE CHEST ON THE GOLF COURSE?
Personal coolers are permitted, but will be inspected by staff to ensure no outside alcohol is brought onto the facility.
We recommend grabbing a drink in Seven Tap-Tavern before your round. Beverage carts are also out on the course.

IS GOLF CLUB SHARING PERMITTED?
Due to pace of play concerns all players must have their own bag with their own set of clubs.

WHAT IF I HAVE TO CANCEL MY TEE TIME OR REDUCE MY NUMBER OF PLAYERS?
If you have to cancel your tee time or reduce the number of players please call the golf shop directly at 610-269-2000 and
we will be happy to assist you with your changes as long as it is within the cancellation policy.

DO YOU ACCEPT PLAYER PASS MEMBERSHIP?
NO, Downingtown Country Club along with all of the 7 Ron Jaworski Golf courses do not accept the Players Pass Membership. Downingtown nor RJG have no legal agreement with the company and/or website Playerspass.com. No memberships and/or purchases from this company will be accepted. The Philadelphia PGA has filed a complaint against Playerspass.com. We apologize for any inconvenience this may bring you, but please contact Playerspass.com if you purchased the membership through them.


TIME RESERVATION?
We do require a credit card for all reservations due to our cancellation policy. If you are unable to make your tee time,
call our golf shop directly 24 hours in advance and your card will not be charged.

Prior to booking, please read through our complete terms & conditions