PENNANT RESULTS
Tasmania Golf Club's Division 1, 2 and 3 Pennant teams have all qualified for the southern Tasmanian regional finals to be held on Sunday, 23 May 2010. All finals are over 36 holes and caddies are required. Following the finals, a post-match celebration will be held at the Club.
This year Tasmania Golf Club fielded 8 Pennant teams with the worst result being second place.
Congratulations to Division 7 and Division 8 - Pennant winning teams. Divisions 4, 5 and 10 all finished second in their rosters. Divisions 1 and 3 finished top of their rosters and earned a home final. Division 2 won 5 matches on the course but lost 1 due to an administrative error and will visit Claremont GC for their regional final.
Finals Teams are below:
Division 1 – at home v Royal Hobart GC at 7.30am.
Mark Schulze (c), Nathan Gatehouse, Andrew Phillips, Richard Kube, Stuart Bonnitcha, Paul Read, Craig Christie.
Division 2 - At Claremont GC at 8.00am.
Andrew Wiggins (c), Josh Spaulding, Tom Wallace, Justin Curtin, Craig Seymour, James Bevis, Corey De Bruyn.
Division 3 - At home v Royal Hobart GC at 8.15am.
Andrew Todd (c),
Danny Gilligan,
Darren Pybus,
Chris Carpenter,
Roger Stokes, Peter Collins,
Mark Rolf,
Ranald Allan (Reserve)
Any player unable to play MUST telephone the Club on 6248 5098 or Geoff Doig on 0414 977 620 at the earliest possible time
WEDNESDAY COMPETITION
Start times for the Wednesday competition have now reverted to a normal cutoff of 1:30pm.
Extended start times will recommence in October 2010.
FROM THE CAPTAIN
The enjoyment of your golf game depends a great deal on the co-operation and courtesy extended by fellow competitors. The main objective of your Board is to provide all members with a facility where they can enjoy the game of golf and the companionship of friends.
With the number of members now playing on the course with more visitors being welcome here, the issues of slow play and course damage are extremely difficult to minimise.
Slow play is the major source of complaints received by the Board annually. A thorough knowledge of the Rules of Golf and Course Etiquette will assist the Board to meet the aspirations of every member. Please assist in this matter by following the “pace of play” tips supplied in this booklet.
To help in all areas we are pleased to supply all new members with a copy of the Rules of Golf, a guide to golf etiquette and tips on how to avoid slow play. This information is given to new members complete with additional information on Dress Regulations, Rules and Competitions. All new members should read this book carefully.
Existing members requiring updated information should contact the office.
The Board reserves the right to make any alteration to the printed programme and to vary the playing rights of individual members from time to time.
President
SUMMARY OF RULES
N.B - IT IS EACH PLAYER'S RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEIR GROUP’S PACE OF PLAY
EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY -
1) TWO SHOT PENALTIES will apply to THE ENTIRE GROUP OF PLAYERS that do not maintain their position BEHIND the group in front.
2) All players MUST record their start and completion time on their cards for YOUR SCORE TO BE VALID.
3) Groups MUST complete their rounds within 15 minutes of the group ahead.
4) A MAXIMUM time of four (4) to 4 ¼ hours is the required pace of play.
The answer to slow play is not “fast play”, but rather “efficient golf or ready golf”. Here are some ideas that will help you play efficient and ready golf, and make the game more pleasurable for all.
- Be ready to hit immediately when it’s your turn.
- Line up your putt before it’s your turn.
- Determine yardage / club before you arrive at your ball.
- Select you’re your club while approaching your ball.
- The player with the “Honour” is to play first, then mark their card.
- Give instructions to your friends on the driving range, not on the course.
- Leave your bag or buggy off to the side of the green nearest the next tee.
- Watch where your ball enters the rough and have a point of reference to find it.
- Watch your partners shots so you can help them find their balls.
- Walk briskly. It’s good for your health and it WILL speed up play.
- If you are on the opposite side of the fairway then play prior to helping look for your partners ball.
IN SOME INSTANCES THE “SHORTER” HITTERS WITHIN THE GROUP SHOULD PLAY PRIOR TO THE LONGER HITTERS REGARDLESS OF THE HONOUR ORDER.
The Board is committed to the eradication of slow play.
Additional penalties may apply to players that repeatedly offend.
SLOW PLAY - TIPS TO ASSIST PLAY
With the large number of players to be accommodated on the course it is imperative that slow play does not impede the field. The Match and Greens Committee is concerned about the effect that slow play is having on the enjoyment of other members. The following measures will save you time and should be adhered to:
* Ensure that you arrive at the Club well before your tee off time. Vital time is lost if a match is late on the tee.
* The 1st Hole is a “Call-Up Hole”. On reaching the green you should call any group waiting on the tee to play. MOVE TO THE REAR OF THE GREEN PRIOR TO CALLING THE GROUP TO PLAY.
* The 2nd Hole is a “Call-Up Hole”. On reaching the landing area of your tee shot the shorter hitter should remain at the top of the hill until all fellow players have played to the green. ONCE all players are clear the group on the tee should be called to play. ALLOW THE PLAYER IN THE FAIRWAY TIME TO BECOME CLEAR.
* Don’t wait for your playing partner(s) to play before deciding on your club and shot selection. Likewise, on the greens, have an idea of your line before your turn to putt.
* Note where your ball flies into the rough and make a point of doing the same for your opponent or partner. Remember that you are allowed only five minutes to search for a lost ball. In ALL cases, players should play BEFORE looking for a partners lost ball. If you can’t find the ball within TWO minutes, call up the following group.
* If there is a clear hole in front of you, accelerate or call through the match behind. It is common courtesy for larger groups to let smaller groups through at any time.
* Clear the green as soon as you finish the hole. Do not waste valuable time practicing putting or marking cards on the green while groups behind wait.
* When you get to the next tee, the player who is first to tee off should complete their score card AFTER they have hit and while the other players tee off.
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