Updated – May 2026
Section 1: The Club shall be called SAGUARO GOLF CLUB
Section 2: Management of all Club activities will be administered by a duly elected Board of Directors, hereafter known as The Board.
Section 3: The Club’s main goal is to promote the integrity of the sport of golf. In doing so the Board shall provide the membership with a convenient method of participation at their discretion. They will organize and manage tournaments at each specified course, arrange periodic social events, and provide an avenue for understanding, appreciating, and practicing the rules as written while enjoying the spirit of competition.
Section 1: Members of the club shall be composed of golfers 18 years of age or older (unless waived by the Board), who remain in good standing through the payment of dues and who abide by the By-Laws and Policies and Procedures of the club.
Section 2: Admission to membership shall be by application on a form provided by the Club. Any adult male shall be eligible to apply for membership. If he does not have a sponsor, one will be appointed by the Board. The prospective member must submit his application along with dues and his latest handicap information (GHIN) to any Club member, who will forward it to the Membership Chairman for Board approval. The prospective member should attend a Board meeting before playing in his first event or be briefed by a Board member and paired with an active member. A paid prospective member may play with the Club but not in events until dues become effective.
Section 1: Acceptance of membership binds each member to uphold all provisions of the By-Laws, Policies and Procedures, and the U.S.G.A. rules of golf.
Section 2: Any member failing in these obligations may be suspended or expelled by a majority vote of the Board, provided due notice is given and an opportunity to be heard is granted.
Section 1: The Board of Directors shall consist of 5 members. Two shall be elected in odd-numbered years and three in even-numbered years. Members serve 2-year terms. Three members constitute a quorum.
Section 2: Board members shall be elected from a slate of nominees submitted by a nominating committee appointed by the President. Those receiving the most votes shall be elected.
Section 3: Subject to the By-Laws, the Board manages all affairs, property, and policies of the Club. Duties may be delegated, but responsibility remains with the Board member. Vacancies are filled by Board selection for the remainder of the term.
Section 4: The Board shall consist of:
Presides over meetings, represents the Club in disputes, maintains records, handles correspondence, issues newsletters, and notifies members of meetings.
Coordinates play dates, formats, and tee times; manages events; recommends rules; serves as President if needed; appoints play-day tournament directors.
Ensures score entry into the AGA system, verifies handicap compliance, reviews reports, and assumes leadership duties if President and Tournament Director are unavailable.
Maintains membership records, processes applications, recruits members, and manages social activities and publicity.
Oversees social events and publicity for Club activities.
Maintains meeting records, handles correspondence, issues notices, and communicates with members.
Manages finances, deposits funds, disburses payments, reports financial status, and oversees tournament payouts.
The Board shall review annual dues each year. Dues are payable by December 1st. Late fees apply after this date. Dues include Club and Arizona Golf Association fees.
The fiscal year shall run from December 1 through November 30.
(a) The Board meets as needed. Members may attend as observers and should submit issues in advance.
(b) November Election Meeting: Elections occur after the November Board meeting. Candidates may be nominated in advance or as write-ins (must be present). Proxy ballots may be issued up to two weeks prior and must be submitted before the meeting. Electronic and postal votes are accepted. Ties are resolved by vote at the meeting.
By-Laws may be amended at a general meeting by a 2/3 vote of members present. Proxy voting is allowed. If a meeting is not feasible, votes may be collected electronically or by mail, with 2/3 participation within 7 days.
Adopted October 1, 1980. Amended February 17, 1988; January 27, 1993; October 1998; April 2004; January 2020; December 2023; May 2026.