Course Safety, Etiquette & Conditions Update.
Please take care.
There have recently been two incidents on the course that could have resulted in serious injury, with players being struck by errant shots. While we continue to encourage the principles of “Ready Golf,” the Board has reiterated the importance of standard golf safety practices:
All players, whether walking or using carts, must remain safely behind the player at all times while a shot is being played.
Use of Pathways
Players using golf carts are expected to follow the designated pathways wherever possible. This assists in reducing unnecessary wear and tear on the course.
Play the ball as it lies.
With cooler conditions approaching, grass growth in the rough has eased and is now more manageable, while the fairways remain in excellent condition.
Accordingly, preferred lies are no longer in place. Players are reminded to play the ball as it lies.
Under Rule 16.1 of the Rules of Golf, free relief is available when a player’s ball, stance, or swing is affected by an abnormal course condition if upon the fairway. This relief is taken by finding the nearest point of complete relief and dropping within one club-length, no closer to the hole.
Course Care – Everyone’s Responsibility.
Repairing pitch marks on greens and divot holes on the course.
The number of unrepaired pitch marks remains unacceptable. I personally repaired over 50 on Saturday alone, including more than 30 within three metres of the hole. This indicates that many players are either not repairing their marks or are doing so incorrectly.
Repairing divot holes – A significant number of divots are also being left unrepaired. At least 40 were personally filled during Saturday’s round, with many more remaining.
How to Repair Correctly
- Ball Marks (Greens): Use a divot tool to gently push the turf from the edges toward the centre, then smooth the surface with your putter. Avoid lifting the centre, as this damages the roots. Do not simply tap the mark down with your putter.
- Divots (Fairways and Rough): Replace the divot where possible and press it firmly back into place. If the divot cannot be replaced, use the sand provided to fill the hole level with the surrounding surface. Please ensure you carry and use your sand bucket.
Reminder:
A simple rule of etiquette applies: repair your own mark, plus at least one more.
Easy things we can all do to help preserve our course.
Temporary Green in play.
Yes you have all noticed. The 4th green is being rebuilt and will be larger. The work is expected to take about 3 months. A temporary green has been put in place about 55 metres short of the old hole.
Tuesday Women’s Comp Report.
Hi everyone,
Results from American Foursomes:
Winners – Diane Whiting & Kay Brennan 71.125
R/Up – Leesa Swan & Jenny Strong 73.125
3rd Place – Margaret Cook & Rhonda McKinley 75.375
Balls – Jenelle Anderson & Marie Smith; Kerry Michie & Barbara Costello; Marie Farrant & Lyn Kuskey; Pam Middlebrook & Helen Wainwright; Julie Simpson & Joanne Short
Good golfin’
Judi
