Minutes From January Meeting
By Terry Daly
GOLF SOCIETY MEETING DECEMBER 7th 2015
The chairman opened the meeting by welcoming everyone and wishing them a “ HAPPY & SUCCESSFUL NEW YEAR “
Apologies were given for Trevor Orrell
Before the start of the proceedings, the meeting was informed that Gary Farnworth had resigned from the society because of “ Work Commitments “ it is hoped that if circumstances change then Gary could rejoin.
A new member was proposed and accepted into the society, his name is Peter Brown and he will be joining with “ FULL MEMBERSHIP “ status, we wish him well and hope that he will notify the Secretary and Treasurer of his shoe size as soon as possible and definitely before the first Major.
Northenden—Members were told that the Tee time had been brought forward from 09-30 to 09-00
Knockout Draw.
Semi Finals---Mick Lomax V Kevin Jennings Trevor Orrell V Paul Molyneux
5—8 Draw Les Molyneux V Rob Warburton Brian James V Jason Lee
Southport Birthday Bash—ALL money for this trip MUST BE PAID by the next meeting
Winter Rules.
The subject of using MATS to play from during Winter conditions was raised, the general rule at golf clubs is that when you are playing your approach shot to the green, { apart from par 3s } you must either use a MAT or play your shot from the first cut of the rough at the side of the fairway.
The problem arises when your ball is only a very short distance from the green { a few feet } do you use an iron to play just a light “ push shot “ onto the green from the fairway without using a mat or do you go to the first cut on the fairway and play a “ lob shot “ another alternative is to use your putter from the fairway.
One of the rules of the society is “ we must adhere to all rules that are in place at all the golf clubs we are visiting “ but, sometimes we must use common sense tempered with fairness when we are faced with situations like this.
A simple short discussion with playing partners should resolve any issues without acrimony, remember, it could be your ball at the next hole !!!!!
Abandoned Matches
A slight change in terminology regarding the recently change in rules about the cancellation of games in adverse conditions, it now reads,
It was decided by ballot that the CAPTAIN, VICE CAPTAIN & ONE COMMITTEE MEMBER would make the decision whether a match is abandoned or goes ahead if adverse conditions set in that makes the COURSE UNPLAYABLE after the match has started.
The Next Meeting is at the Gardeners on FEBRUARY 1ST STARTING AT 8-30PM