Hopefully we have turned the corner with the BIG WET and it's good to hear that the Indian Ocean Dipole is over for a few years.
It is tragic to watch the footage of the floods in Forbes, Molong and Eugowra, and our hearts go out to those people who have been affected. I hope all your family and friends are safe.
Let's hope this dry weather continues for the next few weeks for everyone.
Yesterday Barb Clayton and I played in the CSGA Gala Day @ R.M.C GC. It was a brisk start to the day, but with 70 women in the field, it was great fun! The theme was "Birds of a Feather" and some of the outfits were fantastic!
Unfortunately, Barb and I did not even win a raffle prize!! Thanks to the CSGA for putting on all their events this year - it is a lot of work!
ANNUAL MEETING 24/11/22
The Annual Meeting of the BGC Women Members for 2022 will commence at 2.00pm on Thursday 24th November, after which, there will be the Presentation of Trophies for 2022. We hope to see you all there to congratulate the winners and welcome in your new committee.
It is great to see that 33 women have put their names down for golf on that day - let's hope the numbers keep rising.
Below is a photo of the 2021 Trophy Winners. Next week's Blog will include the 2022 Trophy Winners.
This super fun day is fast approaching...... Thursday 1st December. There are still a few spots available for golf - so pop your names down. It's a Mini Shotgun Start (9.00am) and the event is a 3BBB Aggregate Stableford - A team’s event for three players, where the stableford points for each player are added together for each hole.
Who can forget these jolly girls last year?
CHRISTMAS RAFFLE to be drawn on closing day.
If you would like to donate some goodies to the Christmas hampers (1.FOOD. 2.BEAUTY. 3.GOLF) please leave them in the boxes on the table in the Locker Room.
Thank you to all of you who have already generously donated.
The R&A and USGA have unveiled a regular update to the Rules of Golf as they continue to make the Rules easier to understand and apply. The new Rules will go into effect on 1 January 2023.
The 2023 edition continues the modernisation process, with an emphasis on both inclusion and sustainability. For the first time, the modified Rules for players with disabilities have been fully incorporated into the playing rules without the need to adopt a local rule. The governing bodies, supported by longstanding partner Rolex, will also promote digital and mobile app access to the Rules while significantly reducing the production and distribution of more than four million printed books. Several penalties have been relaxed and language has been clarified to help golfers at all levels of play.
Key changes include:
- Modifications for Players with Disabilities: The modifications to the Rules for players with disabilities have been made part of the Rules and are in effect for all players who fall under the categories covered in Rule 25.
- Handicap Usage in Stroke Play: With the continued growth of digital scoring following the adoption of the World Handicap System, players are no longer required to show their handicap on their scorecard in stroke play. The Committee will be responsible for calculating the player’s handicap strokes for the competition and using that to calculate the player’s net score.
- Club Damaged During Round: The Rule has been amended to allow a player to replace a club that is damaged during a round, provided the player did not damage it through abuse.
- Ball Moved by Natural Forces: A new Exception provides that a ball at rest must be replaced if it moves to another area of the course or comes to rest out of bounds after being dropped, placed or replaced.
- Back-on-the-Line Relief Procedure: The back-on-the-line relief procedure, often used for penalty area and unplayable ball relief, has been simplified so that the player now drops their ball on the line, and the ball must come to rest within one club-length of where it is dropped.
DAILY RESULTS
Saturday 12th November - Stroke. Winner with Nett 76 - Lyn Solness. R/U - Jane Whittaker with Nett 77
Tuesday 15th November - 4BBB V Stableford. Winners were Chris Hill & Carole Turpie with 40pts. R/U's - Marg Anthony & Carol Warner with 36pts. NTP (2nd shot on 4th) - Carol Warner.
Thursday 17th November - Stableford. Winner - Jane Kilmister (c/b) with 36pts. R/U - Sue Flaxman with 36pts. NTP (2nd shot on 12th) - Helen Egan. Pro Pin ($35.00) - Pam Barker.
Congratulations to you all!!
WHAT'S COMING UP?
Saturday 19th November - Stableford
Tuesday 22nd November - Stableford
Thursday 24th November - 3BBB V Stableford/ ANNUAL MEETING
Saturday 26th November - 4 Person Agg Stableford.
Thursday 1st December - CLOSING DAY.
THE S.A.C. RACE (Summer Aggregate Competition) will commence on Tuesday 6th December for the Summer Break. There are 13 rounds finishing on 14th January. The sheets will go up in the Locker Room after Closing Day.
Hope you all have a wonderful weekend, whatever you might get up to!
Annie x