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Turkey Trot Tees Draw Idea.. 20/10/09
Hi,
Firstly I must say the new site is definitely a step in the right direction, and looks good to anyone who is browsing the site.
Now for an idea/moan, take your pick, with the turkey trot fast approaching and another shotgun start looming wouldn’t it be nice for all members to have a free draw of starting tee on arrival, obviously the Captains and Presidents groups could go off 1 and 10.
This could be done by putting the remaining tee numbers in a bag and when the first person from that group pays they pick out the tee. This would give everyone an equal chance of getting a good tee, take away the “always the same people on the good tee” moans and also give a bit of fun and drama to the proceedings.
Regards,
Mark Darroll (Brogie)
Seems good to me. What do others think. It would spice it up a bit
Leaf clearing suggestion 18/10/09
May I suggest that the leaf-clearing machine is used in the mornings before competitions - or any other play for that matter - and not afterwards in the afternoons as has been the case recently.
The leaf-clearing machine that we have does not pick up wet leaves very effectively and that is why it is carried out in the afternoons, when the leaves are dry. Roger Barrington has received a quote for a machine that will collect wet leaves!!!!
With regard to the loose cuttings, I was not aware of a problem and therefore I will speak to Roger and report back
Ian Hamilton
Re: Leaf Collector
Course Diary 19 March 2010
I really miss this as it was often a good pointer as to whether to organise a game for a certain day or not. It must be useful for guests too. I know most of the information on competitions is there somewhere but it was helpfull to avoid competitions held by other sections or large society bookings.
Andy Timmer
This can be accessed via Home > Club Diary and appears to be stuck in Nov 09
Thoughtful ideas on improving the course (05 March 10)
Dilwyn
I will ask the relevant committee members for their views. If anyone else has a view please email it in. (Web page organiser)
11th Green : Gorse Bush or Bunker (26-11-09)
Hi
Firstly i like the look of the new website. Would it be possible on the 11th to replace the gorse with a bunker ? I am willing to give my services for a day in the spring or summer and i will get another 1 or 2. I think to miss the green by 1 metre on a 220 yard uphill par 3 and lose your ball is too much a punishment,a bunker would be more appropriate.
Thanks
James Morgan
This is an interesting proposal. What do others think?
Active Handicaps 13/07/10
Almost exactly one third of the members of our club do not have an Active Handicap in accordance with the CONGU Unified Handicapping System.
I wonder how many, like me, were or are unaware of the implications.
1. Not having an Active Handicap can restrict a member from winning a competition prize at LGC or other Clubs.
2. The only way to obtain an Active Handicap is, every year, to play and submit cards from at least 3 Qualifying Medal competitions.
In our club, Medal Competitions have traditionally been played only on Sunday. The Committee is running trial Saturday Competitions.
Can I recommend to any members who, like me, play only on Saturdays, that they support the trial.
I am assuming that most of the one third members would prefer to have an Active Handicap.
It is entirely my own fault for not reading Notice Boards and taking time to understand The English Golf Union’s intentions last year.
I suspect I am not alone however!
Rod Garvey