By playing at Fairfield Green’s Golf Courses all players, spectators and volunteers agree to abide by all golf course, Fairfield Parks and Recreation, and City of Fairfield rules, regulations, policies and ordinances. 

Registration

• All players must register in the golf shop prior to play.
• Fairfield Greens Golf Courses reserves the right to pair you with other players when course conditions and capacity require it. 

Dress policy

• Shirts must be worn at all times. 
• Proper footwear must be worn at all times.

Etiquette, Speed of Play

• Please play "ready golf."  Be prepared for each shot.
• Replace divots, repair ball marks, and rake sand bunkers.
• On average, a foursome should play each hole in 15 minutes or less. 9-hole pace of play is 2 hours and 10 minutes; 18-hole pace of play is 4 hours and 25 minutes. 
• Groups that are behind our pace of play may be asked to skip a hole to get back on track.

Food at Turn

• Food and beverages purchased at the clubhouse during a round must be taken ‘to-go’ in order to maintain pace/order of play.

Golf Carts

• Daily policy and / or golf course conditions may restrict golf carts to path only. 
• Carts are prohibited from getting closer than 30 feet from all greens.
• You must have a valid drivers license to operate cart. 
• Players and golf cart drivers are responsible for any damage done to golf carts. 
• Only 2 riders and 2 golf bags per cart.
• Golf cart rates are based on 2 per Cart; single players/riders pay full rental rate.

Rain Policy

Rain checks are only given out when inclement weather (not bad light or pace of play) prevents a round from being completed, typically the policy listed below will be followed:

• For an 18-hole round:
  1. 0-5 holes completed – rain check for 18-holes
  2. 6-13 holes completed – rain check for 9-holes
  3. 14 or more holes completed – no rain check
• For a 9-hole round:
  1. 0-5 holes completed – rain check for 9-holes
  2. 6 or more holes completed – no rain check

Alcoholic Beverages

Alcohol must be purchased from Fairfield Greens Golf Courses. Carry-on alcoholic beverages are not permitted.

League Rules & Regulations

• All League participants must follow all Course Policies (https://www.fairfield-city.org/374/Course-Policies) in addition to those listed below. League Manager is responsible for informing participants of all rules and regulations. 
• Any group/participant that does not abide by the rules and regulations, and/or, ignores Fairfield Green Staff directions may be asked to leave the course and/or have their league canceled.
• All leagues must be on time and ready for league play at the agreed-upon times. If participants wish to play before their scheduled league play, they will need to make separate tee times in advance. 
• All participants must check in with the Pro Shop prior to league play for payment of fees, permission to take carts, and to start playing. League members will be subject to paying greens fees if caught playing without adhering to these rules.
• League Manager will notify Pro Shop/Golf Pro if league play is canceled due to any reason. If League play is to be canceled (especially for non-weather reasons) please give the Pro Shop / Golf Pro as much notice as possible (ideally 3-5 days).
• League Manager may call the Pro Shop for updates or information regarding the closing of the golf course due to weather and/or course conditions.
• League Manager will inform Golf Pro of any end-of-the-year tournaments or banquets to ensure facilities are available. 
• Please keep up with the group in front of you. There are a lot of leagues playing simultaneously so please be respectful of the pace of play at all times. Groups that fall more than one hole behind may be asked by Golf Course Staff to skip a hole to catch up.
• Tee off as soon as the fairway clears. 
• Please remind all participants to replace divots, follow course signage, and adhere to cart-only rounds when applicable. 
• We expect all League participants to respect the golf course, the staff, and other participants/leagues.

Winter Play Policies

Generally, the following guidelines will be used to determine whether the course can open for play between Dec 1st and March 31st: 

• No play before 10am.
• Little or no precipitation. 
• Temperature must be forecast to reach 40 degrees by noon or earlier.
• We will monitor the forecast at least a week in advance to try and provide an accurate opening schedule.
• Signs will be placed at the entrance of the course and the clubhouse, the phone message will be updated, and we will update the online reservation system to reflect opening. 
• Ultimately, the decision to close / open the course will be made by Golf Course management, based on a variety of factors.

Why does Fairfield Greens close the course on certain days during the winter? 

Play is often delayed on courses during the fall and winter due to frost on the greens. When frosty greens are walked on, the ice crystals in the frost can puncture the leaves, casing damage that will appear as footprints later in the day and will be present until the turfgrass grows out the damage. This damage may be evident for several months and result in weaker turf in the spring.  

We can apply a small amount of water to help remove the frost if the air temperature is not too cold, but we can only do this during up until the irrigation system is winterized for the season. 

Deciding when to allow play on greens with frozen soil is more difficult to determine. The greatest damage occurs to the turf when the top layer of soil thaws while a frozen layer remains deeper in the soil. The thawed layer will be saturated with water and becomes spongy. Walking on turf with this condition will cause foot printing and can cause the surface of the green to become uneven. Severe turf damage can result from shearing off the roots as the turf moves above the frozen layer. Additionally, this damage in areas around where the hole is located on these days will appear as weaker turf later in the year.

Please also remember that greens do not typically thaw at the same time. Shaded greens are the last to thaw but the whole course must be playable, or anticipated to be playable, before we can allow play to start. 

We appreciate your understanding and patience!

South Trace Winter Rates

Winter Rates run through February 28.
18 holes with cart: $31
18 holes walking: $21
9 holes with cart: $21
9 holes walking: $13

Fairfield Greens Golf Outings

Fairfield Greens is the perfect place to host your next Golf Outing! With two courses to choose from, competitive pricing, and a dedicated team, Fairfield Greens will provide a fantastic all-round experience for your guests and a smooth process for organizers. Keep reading for all the details below and if you are ready to discuss further or have any questions, contact our Golf Pro, Chris Rossi at 513-858-7751 / email.

Course Choice

South Trace is an 18-hole, par 70 championship course located at 2200 John Gray Rd, Fairfield.
North Trace is a 9-hole, par 31 executive course located at 2605 Augusta Boulevard, Fairfield. 

Scheduling

Please note; our South Trace outing calendar is very full and we typically have very little availability for new outings. Priority will be given to outings from the previous year, and we typically only host one outing on any given day. Additionally, we do not host outings on the following days/times:

• Monday mornings.
• Weekday afternoons/evenings (we have Golf Leagues every night starting 3-5pm).
• Every other Saturday morning.
• Sunday mornings.

Pricing (including cart fees)

South Trace

• 18 holes: 100 golfers or more; $36/player. Less than 100 golfers; $38/player.
• 9 holes: $20/player.  
• For outings larger than 152, an additional fee of $40 per player will be charged to cover additional golf cart rentals.

North Trace

• 18 holes: $30
• 9 holes: $20

Golf Outing Policies

• A $200 deposit and signed agreement are required to reserve outing date. Deposit is fully refundable up to 30 days prior to outing.
• A guaranteed minimum is required at least 10 days prior to outing date, along with completed ‘Checklist’. Outing will pay fees for the higher of; a) actual number of golfers or b) guaranteed minimum. A maximum of 8 golfers above the guaranteed minimum will be accommodated.
• Outings with less than 72 golfers will not have exclusive use of the course. At least 32 golfers are required for a shotgun start. Outings with between 32 - 48 golfers will shotgun from 9 holes. Outings with more than 72 golfers will have exclusive use of the course for 5 hours from their outing start time. 
• Payment is required prior to play commencing (cash, credit card, company check).
• Per Ohio State Law, all alcohol must be purchased at golf course and no alcohol can be brought onto the course.  All food and beverage prices subject to Ohio Sales Tax. Groups may bring their own soft drinks for players.
• If course management declares the course ‘open for play’ the full fees of this agreement will be due. If course management declares the course ‘closed for play’ and the majority of play has not occurred, rain checks will be issued or, if available, a make-up date can be booked (typically this is not an option due to our busy schedule). Food and beverage fees are due regardless of play.
• Course management reserves the right, for any reason, to delay/cancel/reschedule an event.  
• A valid credit card must be on file with the golf course prior to the outing (day of is acceptable) to cover incidentals, extras or damage. Outing Group/Contact are responsible for, and agree to be held liable for any damage to golf course facilities, grounds, and equipment, and will be billed for any damages caused by the outing players, volunteers, or staff.

Food and Beverage

South Trace

• Outings with 40 golfers or less can be catered, at a cost of $12 per person. We have two menu options:
  • Grill out: hot dogs, burgers, brats, metts, sides.
  • BBQ: Pulled pork sandwiches, sides. 
• Guaranteed minimums will apply to food catered by Golf Course. 
• Outings with more than 40 golfers who wish to serve food must use an approved caterer.  A $50 fee will be charged when using outside caterers to cover set-up, tear down and incidentals.  Golf course kitchens are to be used by golf course staff only. All food preparations/cooking must be completed before arrival. If facility is not left in the same condition as it was found, there will be an additional cleaning fee. Please do not leave any items at the facility (soda, water, signs, etc.). Outing is responsible for caterer’s actions and any damages caused.   
• Use of the Grill Room and Banquet Room are free of charge for outings, however, exclusive use cannot be guaranteed, especially for smaller outings.
• There are three options for beverage and snack purchases:
  • ‘Drink tokens’ - must be purchased before outing and are not refundable or returnable. Drink tokens are sold at $3.50 per token and can be used for domestic beer, soda, Gatorade, hot dogs, and some snacks. Additional food/drinks may be purchased using cash or credit card at the concessions area at regular concession rates. 
  • ‘Food and Beverage Tab’ - may be set up for the outing with a valid credit card. Domestic beer bought on a tab will be discounted to $3.50. Additional food/drinks may be purchased using cash or credit card at the concessions area at regular concession rates.
  • ‘Pay as you go’. Players/guests are responsible for their own purchases (cash/card) at regular prices.

North Trace

• We have limited space at North Trace for hosting a gathering/banquet. We can not provide any catering, although we offer snacks (hot dogs, chips, candy) and beverages. Outings are welcome to bring in outside catering, but please be aware that space is limited in the clubhouse (2-3 tables), although there is space outside. Please discuss your needs with the Golf Pro when booking your outing.