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The GVCC was a resounding success with great weather, great golf and the course in the best shape in it's history. All the pros to a man raved about the condition and those that were here in previous years could not believe the improvement this year versus the last two years. This is a great testament to Jamie Muter and his staff, so guys lets make sure we show our appreciation by thanking Jamie and his crew for their excellent work.

 

June 14th Results

 

Please check the website for all the results and as usual the envelopes will be handed out at the June 28th event.

 

June 28th Event

 

Please check the website for your tee times. This is the first of our Summer  Shoot Out events with the event being a two man scramble.

 

Match Play

 

First rounds in both categories have been completed and the next rounds must be completed before July 20th, no exceptions. Summer holiday season is upon us so schedule your matches as soon as possible to avoid any problems in meeting the deadline. 

We came Very Very close to a coin toss for one of the matches but the players resolved it in a very Gentlemanly manor and the match was conceded.

 

Rules of Golf

 

Another quick note from "Shivas McQuivers"
 

Remember that the Rules of Golf  are designed to help, not just penalize the player...taking advantage of your options under Rule 28 - "Ball Unplayable" can make the difference between a single digit score on a hole and a number that may require a calculator or in some of our cases, an abacus...Remember, you may declare your ball unplayable at any place on the golf course (excluding water hazards). We don't have to waste umpteen strokes trying to hack our ball from behind a tree stump or similar situation. Under penalty of only one stroke you may replay the shot that put the ball in the situation, drop your ball within two club lengths (no closer to the hole), or drop behind that same spot going backwards as far as you like as long as you keep the "trouble" spot between your new drop point and the hole. Choose the right time for the "Hero" shots.

Also

A question was submitted about "Can you play a practice round or practice on the course the day of a tournament.  In a word NO.  Penalty for this is disqualification from the tournament.

 

Handicaps.

 

Our handicap committee have asked that we remind all our member to make an effort to obtain handicap cards, either from the Pro Shop or the RCGA website. They have also asked that you update these on a regular basis. Although you don't need them for our club events they are a must if you are playing in tournaments of any type at other clubs.

 

Fun Stuff

 

We asked for input from our members for this section, still waiting for our first story.

 

See you Saturday morning, 30 minutes before tee time so that you can place your bets and buy your 50/50 tickets.

 

HMC Executive