WE HAVE SOME RUN ON THE COURSE!! HURRAH!!!! Not sure how long the dry weather is meant to last, but isn't it wonderful? Thanks to Matt and his team who do a brilliant job in all conditions.
DON'T FORGET THAT THERE IS NO COMPETITION ON TUESDAY 9TH MARCH AS THE GREENS ARE BEING RENOVATED. Greenkeeper's Revenge on Thursday 11th March.
Just a reminder - please repair your divots - on the fairways, tees and greens.
There were 85 women playing at Bowral GC on Tuesday in the NSW Summer Meeting, and the feedback I received from many of the girls was...
- The course is so pretty and in immaculate condition.
- Thanks to the Bowral girls for playing later in the day, so that the Summer Meeting girls could hit off early.
- Tim and his staff were terrific even though it was very busy - Thanks Tim.
PENNANTS
Today the CSGA Plate Team travelled to Murrumbidgee to play against Federal GC in the first round of the Pennants competition. The Bronze Shield Team travelled to Belconnen to play Queenbeyan. An early start for some of us, and a night in Canberra for others. All girls turned up and played to the best of their ability on the day. However, we were defeated in both teams, but goodness me we looked fantastic - see photos! It's an honour to represent our club.
Thanks to Ginny and Jane for organising us so well and we are only sorry that the results were not better. NEXT WEEK GIRLS!
Pam Barker
Chris Evans
Clare Stanham
Jane Kilmister
Jane Clifford
Netti Buchanan
Leonie Poulton
Julie Hayden
Virginia Wozniak
Annie Geddes
RULE 6.3 refers to Playing the Wrong ball. The penalty is LOSS OF HOLE!
We have a few match play events happening over the coming weeks, so I thought I would post some info regarding Match Play Rules.
RULES FOR MATCH PLAY
- Practice on the course, before a match is permitted.
- The difference in handicaps (THIS IS YOUR DAILY HANDICAP)
has to be worked out. For example – one person is on a handicap of 30, the other person is on a handicap of 20. The difference is 10. The person on 20 has to GIVE 1 shot on the 10 hardest holes – see Match index on the back of the RED card. The person on 30 GETS 10 shots on the 10 hardest holes. It’s a good idea to mark these holes on your card. - Who Tees off first? Toss a coin – the lowest handicapper calls. Whoever wins can choose to Tee off first or second.
- Tee off the RED plates. The whole width of the Tee can be used.
- The person who wins the hole tees off first on the next hole. This
is called ‘having the honour’. - The person who is furthest from the hole hits first – even on the
green. - Once you get to the green, declare the count of shots – eg “I’m 4,
you’re 3. - If your opponents’ ball is very close to the hole, you can opt to
give them a ‘Gimme’. This saves time. Don’t forget to count that
putt!! - BUT YOU DON’T HAVE TO ‘GIVE’ A PUTT – DEPENDS ON WHERE THEIR BALL IS, AND WHAT THEIR PUTTING IS LIKE! YOU CAN ALSO CONCEDE A HOLE IF YOU KNOW THAT THERE IS NO WAY THAT YOU CAN SQUARE OR WIN IT.
SCORING - + when you win a hole
- - when you lose a hole
- when you square or halve a hole
- The winner is declared when one player has more pluses (+) than
there are holes left. Eg – You have 3 pluses and you have just
finished the 16th Hole. So your score is 3 up with 2 to play. - If you are all square after the 18th, keep going until there is an
outright winner.
MOST IMPORTANT OF ALL, ENJOY YOUR GAME AND HAVE FUN.
MEET AND GREET
Thanks to so many of you who have replied to the Meet and Greet Drinks on Friday 12th March at 5.00pm. It's going to be a terrific get together.
If you haven't replied please RSVP me by Wednesday 10th March - [email protected]
HI/LO FOURSOMES
This fun Foursomes competition is on on Tuesday 23rd March. A high handicapper plays with a low handicapper. There is a sheet in the locker room - so if you are interested, please add your name to the list. It's a great way to mix around and play with different people.
DATES FOR YOUR DIARIES
Tuesday 9th March - Course Closed
Thursday 11th March - 1,2,3 Countdown. Plate Pennants @ Federal
Friday 12th March - Bronze Shield Pennants @ Yowani. Meet and Greet @ 5.00pm
Saturday 13th March - Stableford
Tuesday 16th March - rescheduled Jubilee Foursome. Qualifying Round.
Thursday 18th March - Medal Round 2, McLeish Cup Round 1. PRESENTATION.
Saturday 20th March - Stableford
A BIT OF FUN TO FINISH ......... THANKS CAROLE TURPIE!!
If there is a ball on the fringe and a ball in the bunker, your ball is in the bunker. If both balls are in the bunker, yours is in the footprint
If your opponent has trouble remembering whether he shot a six or a seven, he probably shot an eight (or worse)..
Every time a golfer makes a birdie, he must subsequently make two double bogeys to restore the fundamental equilibrium of the universe.
Until next week. Stay healthy. Stay Happy and Great Golfing.
Annie Geddes
Women's Captain