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Frequently Asked Questions
How can I join Riverton Country Club NEW MEMBER: This is a new membership. A Membership Application needs to be filled out and submitted to the Board of Directors for approval. The Membership Application needs to be completely filled out and accompanied with a check for a minimum of one month's dues for the type of membership applied for and the Initiation Fee. (The initiation fee may be paid in 36 equal payments, no interest). TRANSFER: This is a transfer of an existing membership that may be sold by an existing member in good standings (The price is negotiated between Seller and Buyer). The transferred membership must be paid up current prior to the transfer. A Membership Application needs to be filled out and submitted to the Board of Directors for approval. The Membership Application needs to be completely filled out and accompanied with a check for a minimum of one months dues for the type of membership applied for and a Transfer fee of $100.00. (No initiation fee applies to a transfer membership) Membership applications are available at the Pro Shop or Admin Office. See the Pro for a list of Members wanting to sell their memberships. As a new member what am I entitled to? As a new member you are entitled to all the rights and privileges stated in the Riverton Country Club Bylaws. As a member you are expected to adhere to the rules and regulations stated in the bylaws or set forth by the board of Directors. All members in good standing may charge for services or goods at either the Pro Shop or Club House. A detailed list of charges will be billed to you on the next monthly billing. Is there a Dress Code? Yes, no play will be permitted to anyone not adhering to the Dress Code Policy. MEN: Shirts-Must have a collar (no tee shirts or tank tops). Shorts-Bermuda length shorts required (one hand length above knees allowed. No cutoffs or bathing suits). Slacks-All jeans and slacks must have a neat and untattered appearance. WOMEN: Shirts-Must have either a collar or sleeves. (No inappropriate language on tee shirts). Shorts-Bermuda length shorts required (one hand length above knees). Slacks- All jeans and slacks must have a neat and untattered appearance. Can I change my membership type at any time? You may upgrade your membership at any time. You cannot down grade your membership for 1 year from the time of your upgrade. Ex: You decide to upgrade your membership from a Single to a Family in April. You cannot change back to a Single membership until April of the next year. When are the Monthly statements sent out and when are payments due? Monthly Statements are usually sent out within 1-3 working days from the 1st of each month. The Statement will include any previous balance, all charges from the 1st to end of month, and the next months Dues. Amount due is payable upon receipt and due on the last day of the month. Payment received after the last day of the month will be posted in the next month and amount past due will incur a 1.50% service charge Who governs the Riverton Country Club? Nine Board of Directors govern the Riverton Country Club. Each year three Board members leave and three new members are elected at the Annual Meeting (2nd Tuesday of November). Your current Board of Directors for the current year are: President Walt Stickels Vice President: Jim Mowry Secretary: Phyllis Penzien Treasurer: Mitch Larson Bill Strannigan Barbara Snyder Jim Mowry Mike Edelman Ryan Gilbertson I would like to terminate my membership at the Riverton Country Club. According to our Bylaws and the agreement you signed, you are obligated to pay your dues through the calendar year that end Dec 31st of the current year. You may quit prior to the start of the next calendar year. You are also liable in full for any balance of Initiation fees that you may have on time payments. Your membership has value and you can sell it at any time assuming your dues are paid up current and the transferring member pays a $100 transfer fee and 1 month dues in advance. The Pro has a list of people who are waiting to buy memberships. If you move further than 50 miles, you may terminate or sell your membership at the time you move. Why do we pay dues year around? The bases for our dues are Annual. We have several payment options available for you. They are Monthly, Quarterly, Semi-Annual, or Annually. Contact us to change your current payment schedule. Do I need to buy a cart pass or pay a daily cart fee? All golf cart passes/cart fees are per seat. If someone rides with you they must have a cart pass or have paid a daily cart fee. If you own a cart and have paid Trail Fees, anyone can ride with you. Where do I get Range Balls? You may purchase a yearly Range Pass or buy range balls by the bag. A Range Pass is only good for type purchased (ex. Single, Couple or Family). If you have a Range Pass, it does not allow you to get balls for someone else. Please return your unused balls to the Pro Shop. When can we use Carts? The Course Superintendent controls the use of carts on the course. Typically they will be allowed from April 1st to October 31st. Wet conditions may dictate otherwise. Check the Pro Shop for Cart Status. What is the Sunday Pro Am? Sunday morning there is a Pro Am. This is a shotgun start at first tee times of the day. There is a Men’s Pro Am and a Women’s Pro Am. Once a month there is a combined men’s and women’s Pro Am. See Pro Shop for Details and Sign up. Regular play tee-times are usually available by 9:30 AM. Please call for details. Do I get a membership card? Membership Cards are given out by request only. Often times you get a discount when you play at other clubs if you present a membership card. To request a card contact the administration office (856-6771) or place a request when sending in your bill. We will send one right out to you. The Membership card will be good for one calendar year Do I need to make Tee-Times in advance? Yes, you may make Tee-Times one week in advance though the Pro Shop. Please schedule in advance to get the tee-times you want. Busy days are Saturday, Sunday AM, and the day before tournaments. What is Men’s Day? Men’s Day is on Wednesday from 12:00 Noon to 5:00PM. This time is set aside for men ’s play. What is Ladies Day? Ladies Day is on Thursday from 7:00 to 12:00 Noon. This time set aside for ladies play. What is “NO PAY-NO PLAY”? Any account that ages beyond 60 days will be placed on a NO PAY-NO PLAY status. All Golfing, Clubhouse and Charging privileges will be suspended until your account is paid in full. Any Account delinquent beyond 90 days may be turned over to Collections and or terminated by the Board. You are still liable for your dues until the membership year is complete. Who is the Staff? Golf Pro Steven B. Johnson is the Riverton Country Club Golf Pro. See Steve for all your questions regarding Golf, Play, Rules, Instruction, Tee times, and Etc. 856-4779 Course Superintendent Chris Thomas is the Riverton Country Club Course Superintendent. See Chris for all your questions regarding Golf Course Maintenance, Equipment, and Irrigation. 856-0231 Bookkeeping/Administration Steve R. Johnson is the Bookkeeper. See Steve for questions on your Billing, Address Changes, Billing schedules, or Membership Changes. 856-6771 Clubhouse/Lounge Diana Brewer is the Manager. To book your special occasions at the clubhouse call 856-6771 What is my Membership Number used for? Your membership number is a 4-digit number assigned to your account. Use this number to make charges against your account at Pro Shop, Restaurant, or Bar. Please write your Membership number on any checks that you use to pay on account. You also use your membership number to enter your scores in the Pro Shop handicap Computer. (Ex. Number-01 for Men, Number-02 Women). How can I establish a Handicap and get a Handicap card? To establish a handicap you must be signed up, pay a fee, and receive a GHIN number. Once you have been signed up you will need to start posting your scores. The Pro will show you how to post your scores in the computer. A true handicap will be established after you have posted 20 scores. Most tournaments and any State event will require an established handicap. A yearly fee is associated with the Handicap and you will be billed annually, usually in the April Billing. Back To Top

How can I join Riverton Country Club

NEW MEMBER: This is a new membership. A Membership Application needs to be filled out and submitted to the Board of Directors for approval. The Membership Application needs to be completely filled out and accompanied with a check for a minimum of one month's dues for the type of membership applied for and the Initiation Fee. (The initiation fee may be paid in 36 equal payments, no interest).
TRANSFER: This is a transfer of an existing membership that may be sold by an existing member in good standings (The price is negotiated between Seller and Buyer). The transferred membership must be paid up current prior to the transfer. A Membership Application needs to be filled out and submitted to the Board of Directors for approval. The Membership Application needs to be completely filled out and accompanied with a check for a minimum of one months dues for the type of membership applied for and a Transfer fee of $100.00. (No initiation fee applies to a transfer membership)
Membership applications are available at the Pro Shop or Admin Office. See the Pro for a list of Members wanting to sell their memberships.

As a new member what am I entitled to?

As a new member you are entitled to all the rights and privileges stated in the Riverton Country Club Bylaws. As a member you are expected to adhere to the rules and regulations stated in the bylaws or set forth by the board of Directors. All members in good standing may charge for services or goods at either the Pro Shop or Club House. A detailed list of charges will be billed to you on the next monthly billing.

Is there a Dress Code?

Yes, no play will be permitted to anyone not adhering to the Dress Code Policy.
- MEN:
  Shirts-Must have a collar (no tee shirts or tank tops).
  Shorts-Bermuda length shorts required (one hand length above knees allowed. No cutoffs or bathing suits).
  Slacks-All jeans and slacks must have a neat and untattered appearance.
- WOMEN:
  Shirts-Must have either a collar or sleeves. (No inappropriate language on tee shirts).
  Shorts-Bermuda length shorts required (one hand length above knees).
  Slacks- All jeans and slacks must have a neat and untattered appearance.

Can I change my membership type at any time?

You may upgrade your membership at any time. You cannot down grade your membership for 1 year from the time of your upgrade.
Ex: You decide to upgrade your membership from a Single to a Family in April. You cannot change back to a Single membership until April of the next year.

When are the Monthly statements sent out and when are payments due?

Monthly Statements are usually sent out within 1-3 working days from the 1st of each month. The Statement will include any previous balance, all charges from the 1st to end of month, and the next months Dues. Amount due is payable upon receipt and due on the last day of the month. Payment received after the last day of the month will be posted in the next month and amount past due will incur a 1.50% service charge

Who governs the Riverton Country Club?

Nine Board of Directors govern the Riverton Country Club. Each year three Board members leave and three new members are elected at the Annual Meeting (2nd Tuesday of November). Your current Board of Directors for the current year are:
- President Walt Stickels
- Vice President: Jim Mowry
- Secretary: Phyllis Penzien
- Treasurer: Mitch Larson
- Bill Strannigan
- Barbara Snyder
- Jim Mowry
- Mike Edelman
- Ryan Gilbertson

I would like to terminate my membership at the Riverton Country Club.

According to our Bylaws and the agreement you signed, you are obligated to pay your dues through the calendar year that end Dec 31st of the current year. You may quit prior to the start of the next calendar year. You are also liable in full for any balance of Initiation fees that you may have on time payments.
Your membership has value and you can sell it at any time assuming your dues are paid up current and the transferring member pays a $100 transfer fee and 1 month dues in advance. The Pro has a list of people who are waiting to buy memberships.
If you move further than 50 miles, you may terminate or sell your membership at the time you move.

Why do we pay dues year around?

The bases for our dues are Annual. We have several payment options available for you. They are Monthly, Quarterly, Semi-Annual, or Annually. Contact us to change your current payment schedule.

Do I need to buy a cart pass or pay a daily cart fee?

All golf cart passes/cart fees are per seat. If someone rides with you they must have a cart pass or have paid a daily cart fee. If you own a cart and have paid Trail Fees, anyone can ride with you.

Where do I get Range Balls?

You may purchase a yearly Range Pass or buy range balls by the bag. A Range Pass is only good for type purchased (ex. Single, Couple or Family). If you have a Range Pass, it does not allow you to get balls for someone else. Please return your unused balls to the Pro Shop.

When can we use Carts?

The Course Superintendent controls the use of carts on the course. Typically they will be allowed from April 1st to October 31st. Wet conditions may dictate otherwise. Check the Pro Shop for Cart Status.

What is the Sunday Pro Am?

Sunday morning there is a Pro Am. This is a shotgun start at first tee times of the day. There is a Men’s Pro Am and a Women’s Pro Am. Once a month there is a combined men’s and women’s Pro Am. See Pro Shop for Details and Sign up. Regular play tee-times are usually available by 9:30 AM. Please call for details.

Do I get a membership card?

Membership Cards are given out by request only. Often times you get a discount when you play at other clubs if you present a membership card. To request a card contact the administration office (856-6771) or place a request when sending in your bill. We will send one right out to you. The Membership card will be good for one calendar year

Do I need to make Tee-Times in advance?

Yes, you may make Tee-Times one week in advance though the Pro Shop. Please schedule in advance to get the tee-times you want. Busy days are Saturday, Sunday AM, and the day before tournaments.

What is Men’s Day?

Men’s Day is on Wednesday from 12:00 Noon to 5:00PM. This time is set aside for men ’s play.

What is “NO PAY-NO PLAY”?

Any account that ages beyond 60 days will be placed on a NO PAY-NO PLAY status. All Golfing, Clubhouse and Charging privileges will be suspended until your account is paid in full. Any Account delinquent beyond 90 days may be turned over to Collections and or terminated by the Board. You are still liable for your dues until the membership year is complete.

Who is the Staff?

Golf Pro
- Steven B. Johnson is the Riverton Country Club Golf Pro. See Steve for all your questions regarding Golf, Play, Rules, Instruction, Tee times, and Etc. 856-4779
Course Superintendent
- Chris Thomas is the Riverton Country Club Course Superintendent. See Chris for all your questions regarding Golf Course Maintenance, Equipment, and Irrigation. 856-0231
Bookkeeping/Administration
- Steve R. Johnson is the Bookkeeper. See Steve for questions on your Billing, Address Changes, Billing schedules, or Membership Changes. 856-6771
Clubhouse/Lounge
- Diana Brewer is the Manager. To book your special occasions at the clubhouse call
  856-6771

What is my Membership Number used for?

Your membership number is a 4-digit number assigned to your account. Use this number to make charges against your account at Pro Shop, Restaurant, or Bar. Please write your Membership number on any checks that you use to pay on account.
You also use your membership number to enter your scores in the Pro Shop handicap Computer. (Ex. Number-01 for Men, Number-02 Women).

How can I establish a Handicap and get a Handicap card?

To establish a handicap you must be signed up, pay a fee, and receive a GHIN number. Once you have been signed up you will need to start posting your scores. The Pro will show you how to post your scores in the computer. A true handicap will be established after you have posted 20 scores. Most tournaments and any State event will require an established handicap. A yearly fee is associated with the Handicap and you will be billed annually, usually in the April Billing.