Employee Play Programs
Founders Group Golf Privileges
Effective July 1, 2026
Playing at our facilities is a privilege of employment, and we ask our employees to follow the procedures below when booking tee times. Golf courses will accommodate whenever possible, but please keep in mind that we must maintain adequate availability for paying customers. Golf privileges can be revoked at any time for disciplinary action or employee misconduct.
Seasonal Play Restrictions
To ensure appropriate course availability during peak seasonal periods, the following restrictions apply:
- During March, April, May, and October, employees may utilize their playing privileges only at their home facility.
- Employees who wish to play at other Founders Group properties during these months may do so at the published Primetime Cardholder rate for that course.
- Tee times at other Founders Group properties during these months may be made only 24 hours in advance.
- To book these tee times, employees must follow standard booking procedures by:
- Contacting their home golf shop directly.
- Following established open tee time guidelines when booking at their home course.
Booking and Playing
Employees who wish to play golf must schedule tee times through the golf shop at their home course. Corporate staff, Myrtlewood employees, and Myrtle Beach National employees should contact Tee Time Central to make reservations.
Booking Times
- Full-time employees: 10:00 a.m. for next-day tee times
- Part-time employees: 3:00 p.m. for next-day tee times
- Employees must identify themselves immediately when calling.
Golf shop staff will book tee times whenever possible. Standby options are available when courses are busy. For same-day play or standby requests, employees must contact the course directly.
All golf courses have been provided with booking guidelines to ensure consistency. Any exceptions must be approved by the Regional Operations Manager.
Employees must provide a contact number when booking. If changes occur, employees will be notified as soon as possible.
Course Booking Policy
Tee times may be booked for employees until there are:
- Six open tee times per double-tee course.
- Two open tee times per hour at a single-tee course.
Standby options are available at all courses. To request a standby tee time or be added to a standby list, employees may call or arrive at the course where they wish to play.
Standby tee times are available on a first-come, first-served basis and may be withheld at the course’s discretion. For example, a single employee does not have to be paired with a larger group.
During peak season months, standby privileges may only be used at an employee’s home course.
Check-In Requirements
- Arrive at least 15 minutes before your tee time.
- Present your employee key tag.
- All players must check in individually.
Employee and Guest Rates
Employees are classified as Over 16 or Under 16 based on average weekly hours worked from March through October.
Over 16 Employees
- Complimentary play.
- Parents, spouse, and children play complimentary when accompanied by the employee.
Under 16 Employees
Home Course
- Complimentary play.
Other Founders Group Courses
- $20 + tax (18 holes)
- $12 + tax (9 holes)
Immediate family members pay the same rate.
Guests
- Up to three guests are permitted at applicable guest rates.
Pre-Booked Group Policy
Employees playing in tee times booked outside employee booking windows:
- Will pay the employee guest rate regardless of status.
- Must present employee identification at check-in.
- Not valid for tournaments or third-party events.
Practice Facilities & Rentals
Practice Facilities
- Technology Range Access is available at a reduced rate and will be published by World Tour.
- Practice balls are complimentary, subject to availability.
- Usage must not interfere with paying guests.
- Courses may limit usage at their discretion.
Rental Clubs
- $25 per round.
Employee Conduct
Employees must:
- Follow all dress codes and facility rules.
- Be responsible for guest behavior.
- Avoid confrontations.
Any concerns should be directed to management. Violations may result in the loss of golf privileges.
Course Care Expectations
- Repair ball marks.
- Rake bunkers.
- Follow cart rules.
- Maintain pace of play.
Raincheck Policy
- No rainchecks will be issued for complimentary rounds.
- Guest and paid rounds follow the standard FGI raincheck policy.
Employee Discount Program
Golf Shop Discounts
Home Course
- 40% off soft goods
- 20% off hard goods
Other Courses
- 25% off soft goods
- 10% off hard goods
Additional benefits are available for Supervisors and above.
Discounts do not apply to sale items.
Food & Beverage Discounts
- 50% discount while working.
- 30% discount while off duty (excluding alcohol and tobacco). Employee Play Policy 7-1-26.docx
Guest Rate Tiers (Plus Tax)
| Tier | Course Category | 18-Hole Rate | 9-Hole Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | Premium Courses | $40 | $23 |
| Tier 2 | Select Courses | $30 | $18 |
| Tier 3 | Standard Courses | $25 | $15 |
| Tier 4 | Value Courses | $20 | $13 |
Additional Information
Golf privileges are available to active employees only. If an employee is on leave, golf privileges will be suspended until the employee returns to work.
Employee Tee Time Guidelines for Booking
Founders Group has one of the best employee play policies in the country. These guidelines are to be followed by all courses to ensure that all properties are handling employee play consistently from facility to facility.
There are three levels of demand for booking employee golf tee times that courses will follow. The course demand for each property will be determined by the Director of Operations. A course demand for each property can change and there is no limit to how many courses fall into each Demand, i.e., during the last week of April, all of our courses could fall into high demand, but during the first week of January, most courses might fall into medium or low demand. Golf course demand will be updated and available via a google doc for everyone to view.
High Demand Tee Time Guidelines
Tee times may be given to staff as long as there are six open tee times per double tee. There must be a minimum of four open tee times for the last hour of a morning double tee. All tee times must be booked with employee’s first name, last name, phone number, employee’s home course, and initials of the team member who booked the time. Tee times for day of play may be given to employees who are on “stand by” at the facility if any times are unused. Single tee golf courses must have a minimum of one tee time per hour and six open tee times from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Medium Demand Tee Time Guidelines
Tee times may be given to staff as long as there are four open tee times per double tee. There must be a minimum of three open tee times for the last hour of a morning double tee. All tee times must be booked with employee’s first name, last name, phone number, employee’s home course, and initials of the team member who booked the tee time. Tee times for day of play may be given to employees who are on “stand by” at the facility if any times are unused. Single tee golf courses must have a minimum of one tee time per hour to book for regular play.
Low Demand Tee Time Guidelines
Tee times may be given to staff as long as there are two open tee times per double tee. All tee times must be booked with employee’s first name, last name, phone number, employee’s home course, and initials of the team member who booked the tee time. Tee times for day of play may be given to employees who are on “stand by” at the facility if any times are unused. Single tee golf courses must have a minimum of one tee time per hour to book for regular play.
Current Employee Play Guidelines (Updated 3-3-26)
