ORDER OF PLAY AND TEES
The ‘Winter Course’ will come into play this year on Monday 2nd November. For the benefit of newer members, the winter course is played in the order of holes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 13, 14, 15, 16, 10, 11, 12, 7, 8, 9, 17 and 18
We do this for two main reasons; firstly to change and so rest some of the walk off areas between green and tee and secondly to provide two starting points, at the summer 1st and 16th holes which become the winter 1st and 10th holes. This makes the playing of only 9 holes, which many members do on weekdays over the winter, a much more practical proposition. It does mean, however, that members starting at the winter 10th must ensure that they do not cut in in front of players playing the winter 9th and must give way to players playing a full round.
‘Winter Cards’ will be available from that date and you will note that there have been significant changes to the Stroke Indices. These changes have been brought in to conform, so far as is practicable, to CONGU guidelines. For those interested, you will find the guidelines in Appendix G on page 62 of the CONGU Unified Handicapping System 2008-2011 book, a copy of which is available in the main lounge.
From 2nd November there will be no white tees and all distance marker posts will be withdrawn as they would show incorrect information. New marker posts will be in course of production as there will also be revised stroke indices for next season.
All competitions over the winter period will be played from the yellow or red tees, as appropriate.
TEMPORARY GREENS
Temporary Greens are delineated by broken white lines and if there is no flagstick present, the temporary green is deemed to be a wrong putting green and relief must be taken in accordance with Rule 25-3. Equally, if there is a flagstick on a temporary green, the normal green is deemed to be a wrong putting green.
TEE MATS
During the winter, some tee mats will be used to protect the tees from damage caused by players’ feet and clubs. When in use, players must tee up and stand on the mat when playing their tee shot.
PREFERRED LIES
With effect from Monday 2nd November, ‘Preferred Lies’ will be in operation. The specimen Local Rule in the English Language edition of the Rules of Golf is in effect – see pages 132 and 133.
FAIRWAY MATS
The mandatory use of Fairway Mats will be introduced at a later date when conditions dictate and members will be advised accordingly.
Golf Committee October 2009