New Signage Project
Posted by Ryan Coles | Posted on 6th February 2012
The Club is looking to improve its appearance around the Clubhouse to create a positive first impression for members & visitors alike. Primarily, this involves the upgrading of our signage, both around the Clubhouse and on the Course.
Many Clubs, both nationally and in our local area have been successful in funding this through sponsorship agreements with members who wish to promote their own businesses.
We are keen to test the water and see if we have any business people who would wish to financially support this project in return for promotional space on the new signage itself.
Initially we'd like to fund the production and installation of one large new Starting Time Board/Course Conditions/Welcome sign to act as a central focal point. This would replace both the smaller one on the wall and the rather tired signs near the footbridges.
If any members or indeed local businesses are interested in this or perhaps knows someone who might be, please give me a call on 0117 9770660.
In the meantime, the attached gives some visual examples - no colour scheme has yet been discussed.
Annual Subscription Fees
Posted by Ryan Coles | Posted on 31st January 2012
The 2012/13 Subscription Rates are detailed below. Members are requested to pay particular attention to the accompanying notes, particularly the new rules regarding payment dates that were agreed at last year's Annual General Meeting.
Winter Shield Draw
Posted by Ryan Coles | Posted on 9th January 2012
The Winter Shield Qualifier took place yesterday in remarkably benign conditions. David & Steve Williams led the field with a net 58. 32 Pairs qualified with scores of 67 or better and the draw is shown below.
Deadline for the first round is Sunday 29th January.
REVISED DRAW IS ATTACHED BELOW
Sunday Lunch - Special Offer
Posted by Ryan Coles | Posted on 5th January 2012
There will be a special price for Sunday Lunch on the following dates:
Sunday 22nd January
Sunday 26th February
1 course is £6.00 or 2 courses for £8.50.
Also, don't forget Mothering Sunday on Sunday 18th March - book early to secure your place.
3 Course Lunch with Coffee & Chocolates is £15.00 (£7.50 for children)
To book these or indeed any lunches, please speak to Ele at the bar or telephone 01179 776341.
Rules of Golf Changes
Posted by Ryan Coles | Posted on 3rd January 2012
New Rule books are available for all members and these can be collected from the Club. In the meantime, a summary of the main changes are detailed below.
GOLF RULES
PRINCIPAL CHANGES ------- EFFECTIVE FROM 1ST JANUARY 2012
DEFINITION-------Addressing the Ball:
This definition is amended so that a player has addressed the ball simply by grounding his club immediately in front of or behind the ball, regardless of whether or not he has taken his stance.
2012 CHANGE---All references to stance have been removed.
RULE 12-1 ------ Searching for Ball :
(1) Amended to allow a player to search for a ball anywhere on the course when it may be covered in sand and clarified that there is no penalty if the ball is moved in these circumstances.
2012 CHANGE------Exempts player from penalty when accidentally moving ball during search in the “sandy” areas of the course –previously only bunkers but now including “modern waste areas “ and sandy – based links courses(links).etc
(2) Amended to provide a 1 stroke penalty for moving ball when searching for it in a Hazard / Bunker when it is believed to be covered by loose impediments.
2012 CHANGE-----Previously there was no penalty for moving ball when searching in Hazard if ball was covered by loose impediments. This new change means the same rule applies anywhere on the course---- i.e. A penalty for moving ball in Bunkers/ Hazards
RULE 13-4-- ------Smoothing sand in Hazards:
Amended to permit smoothing of sand in a Bunker without penalty, “BEFORE” playing stroke , provided the smoothing is for the “SOLE” purpose of “CARING FOR THE COURSE”.**
** Examples would be (1) . Where a player retrieves a rake from another part of the bunker and smoothes those footprints--- prior to making his stroke
And (2) After searching for ball in bunker –smooths the footprints he has created whilst searching.
2012 CHANGE-----Previously a player was not generally allowed to smooth the sand for any reason before playing his stroke and if he did a penalty was incurred.
The new exemption from penalty is now allowed when the “SOLE” purpose is for “CARE OF THE COURSE” and the smoothing does not improve his lie , stance , swing or line of play—and when the smoothing is not excessive which would constitute testing –which is not permitted.
RECOMMENDATION-----Continue to smooth the sand “AFTER” you have extricated ball from bunker--- not “BEFORE”--- or you may be accused of a breach of the rules.
RULE 18-2 Ball moved after address
A new exemption is added that exonerates a player from penalty , if his ball moves after it has been addressed , when it is “KNOWN” or “VIRTUALLY CERTAIN” that he did not cause it to move – and it was moved by another agency- i.e by wind. The ball will be played from its new position.
2012 CHANGE Previously a player was penalized 1 stroke if his ball moved after it was addressed no matter the reason –even wind -- and the ball was replaced. This new ruling will more commonly apply at professional levels ,-- where the greens are cut much shorter and are much speedier.---i.e. Augusta / St. Andrews and thus more susceptible to wind . At Amateur levels slower greens predominate and the movement of the ball is more unlikely to be caused by the wind.
For those interested in viewing all the new rule changes please visit the following website:
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