12th Hole Renovation - Tee Signs - Bore Pump - Coming Events - Conditions of Play.

12th HOLE RENOVATION The renovation of the 12th hole is progressing, the irrigation has been extended to the tee and seeding the area will commence as soon the power has been attached to the satellite station and the trenches filled in. The aim is to have the renovated hole back in play in approximately eight weeks, depending on weather conditions. This work is being carried out predominately by our own ground staff. Your appreciation of their efforts to have this work completed with a minimum inconvenience to all members is appreciated. The temporary tee will remain in play until the renovated hole is complete.

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NEW TEE SIGNS.
I wonder how many of our golfers have noticed the new tee signs on each hole. They have all been updated and where applicable penalty area (as they will be called from 1st January 2019) carry distances are shown. This is an initiative from your board's program of course improvement for the benefit for members and visitors alike.

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COMING EVENTS

• ​Friday 12th October - First round 10 Hole Competition followed by complimentary sausage sizzle.
• Saturday 13th October - 2nd round Club Championship - 2nd round Lifestyle Cup - 2nd round Veterans Plate.
• Wednesday 17th October - Open Day 4BBB
• Saturday 20th October - 1st round Vicars Shield
• Sunday 21st October - Final John Owens Memorial Trophy 12.30 start - Captain v Captain Trophy 12 hole 9.30 S/G start followed by Sunday Roast at 12.00pm for those who wish to stay on, bookings are essential for the roast lunch.
• Sunday 28th October - Club Championships Quarter Final by this date.

BORE PUMP
Our bore pump has been replaced and is back in operation. There have to be some adjustments made to determine the optimal depth of the pump for the flow required to  satisfy our requirements. This will take time however we have sufficient supply to keep the course at the level of excellence we enjoy.

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CHANGES TO CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP CONDITIONS OF PLAY

These changes apply to the D R Douglas Trophy only.
Quarter Final - 18 holes (prev. 36 holes)
Semi-Final - 18 holes (prev 36 holes)
Final - 36 holes (no change)

The rationale behind these changes is designed to open up the "A" grade to members whose handicaps qualify them for this trophy  but may be unable to commit to playing 36 holes twice as a lead up to the final for reasons of family, employment or health. The final which is due to be played on a Sunday will still be contested over 36 holes.
We hope this will attract more players to compete in this handicap bracket and result in greater competition for the ultimate prize of Club Champion.