I thought it was odd when I noticed Helen Wainwright playing backwards towards the tee on the 5th today. Playing in the C9 Helen finished third on a countback with 17 points. Did she wish for others to claim victory? Helen later explained that a tree caused this unusual occurence being her only means of escape from her predicament. Good course management I say.
How to avoid being disqualified in a comp.
Lately there have been several people disqualified after their round for not signing their card or not having their marker sign their card.
It is your responsibility to check that your card has two signatures and that scores are entered correctly on the card for each hole. You will not be DQ’d if you can’t add up the totals or subtract your handicap correctly!
We take zero pleasure in DQ’ing players for this oversight.
Some Advice Concerning Slow Play.
Today’s round was a stroke round and these can be expected to take longer to play than a stableford round.
It has been calculated that a stableford round at Jamberoo should be completed between 3 h 45 min and 4 hours. Stroke rounds should take no longer than 4h 20 mins.
In Mens competitions we have a local rule that states that the maximum score on any hole is a 9. Once you have had your ninth shot pick up and record a 9 next to the hole played.
Here are some general principles to help with the speed of play.
DON’T BE THE SLOWEST PLAYER
Evaluate your pace of play honestly and often, and if you’re consistently the slowest one in your group, you’re a slow player, period. Encourage everyone to move quickly enough so you find yourself right behind the group in front several times, both early and late in the round.
PLAY READY GOLF
Remember the old staples of getting around in good time: Play “ready golf” (hit when ready, even if you aren’t away) until you reach the green, be prepared to play when it’s your turn on the tee and green, and never search for a lost ball for more than three minutes. Think about your putt and the line of the putt whilst others are putting.
THE HONOUR
To speed up play, the honour may be taken by the first player ready to hit or preferably shorter hitters may play first. No player should play until players in front are out of range. In stroke play “your honour” is old school or retro and should only be considered if you are waiting for the group in front to clear your range.
SLOW PLAY IS SELFISH PLAY
Be ready to play when it is your shot and walk quickly between shots.
Your group should keep up with the group in front. If your group falls more than a hole behind, or you are searching for a lost ball, strongly consider calling the players behind to play through. Size up your shot as you walk to your ball. Don’t overuse measuring devices especially close to the green.
Pick up as soon as you cannot score in par or stableford.
LEAVING THE GREEN
When the result of a hole has been determined, players should immediately leave the putting green. Marking of cards on greens or practising putting contributes to slow play. Player’s buggies should not be left in front of the green but left to the side or near to the next tee. Wait until you arrive at the tee to update your scorecard. If you are ready to hit, wait until after you have teed off to record your score.
WATCH YOUR BALL AND YOUR PARTNERS’ BALL
If unsure – always hit a provisional ball. Look for lost balls for no longer than 3 minutes. Help to look for a lost ball after you have located your own and if clear – only after you have hit your own ball.
If the group behind is ready, request they play through immediately it is apparent that the ball is lost – not after 3 minutes.
CART GOLF
Drop you passenger off to his/her ball with the correct club and then proceed to your ball and be ready to hit on your turn.
Remember that not all players ride in carts and to travel at walking pace when there is a group in front that are not playing in carts.
The low marker in the group is responsible for enforcing the “Be Ready” guidelines.
REMEMBER – SLOW PLAY IS SELFISH PLAY
Did you see this happen?
Did anybody notice the culprit who played their ball through the back window of one of our members car today? It was parked near the putting green. Our member was very disappointed that the person responsible didn’t at least leave a note.
If you witnessed this sad occurence then please contact the club office.
At the end of the day, some players are just incredibly slow. If you know this is the case and you’re unwilling to let people through, don’t take the early tee times. 4.5 hours to play a par 67 course is ridiculous.