Club News

PRESENTATION NIGHT

November 24, 2011

PRESENTATION NIGHT IS ON THURSDAY 24th NOVEMBER.
THIS IS AN OPPORTUNITY TO SOCIALISE AND SUPPORT THE TROPHY WINNERS OF ALL SECTIONS.

Updated by Colleen Seymour

GLOUCESTER JUNIORS WIN TROPHY

August 30, 2011

Gloucester Juniors win the North Gloucestershire Junior Alliance Team Championships.
On the Wednesday 24th August 2011 eight Juniors travelled to the South Herefordshire G.C. to enter the North Gloucestershire Team Championships.
The 'B' Team was made up of Shay Morgan, Ollie Kirk, Ollie Locke and Mike Philpott and they won the Net Trophy with 208 points.
The 'A' Team made up of Luke Mace, Ed Goolden, Peter Chilishe and Tom Bebber came 2nd Net place with 216 points.
Both teams are to be congratulated for coming 1st and 2nd playing against 20 County clubs and against 29 teams of Juniors from those clubs.
WELL DONE TO EVERYONE WHO PLAYED AND THANKS GO TO ALAN KIRK AND ALEX CHILISHE FOR THEIR SUPPORT.

Updated by Colleen Seymour JO

SLOW PLAY

June 30, 2010

Slow Play - it's what others do, or is it?
No one ever wants to be accused of 'slow play' - it's what others do. Remember it is is your responsibility to keep up with the game in front and not just in front of the game behind. Always ask faster players to 'play through' - it will make your game and theirs much more enjoyable. Courtesy is the cornerstone of our game and costs nothing.

How can I avoid being labelled a slow player ?

1. Always be ready to play your shot. When walking to your ball think about your next shot, plan your club selection and be ready to play.
2. Don't be over ambitious. Waiting for the fairway or green to clear is commendable, but only if you really can reach it. If you think you can reach, then waiting for the group ahead to move on before playing is good thinking and the 'safe play'.
3. If you hit a 'career best shot' and you think the ball may carry to the group in front you must shout 'FORE' - the same rule applies if you mis-hit a shot and the ball travels towards another player.
4. Move off the green as soon as you and your friends have finished putting. You can mark the card on the next tee.
5. Trolleys should never be left at the front of the green. Always ensure your trolley is placed at a point where you can move immediately to the next tee without impeding players waiting to tee off.
6. Be aware of other players. At North Wilts there are a number of holes where you walk behind players who are about to 'tee off' or 'putt out'. Talking loudly, sqeaky wheels, walking on gravel or just the clink of clubs can be off putting - have consideration for others.
7. If you are playing for fun, maybe agree that some putts can be conceded. Just think how annoyed you get when you see a player being made to sink a 6 inch putt !
8. Let better and faster players through. Golf has been likened more to a marathon than a sprint. If you know the players behind you are more likely to make swift progress on the course, call them through. Your game and theirs will be all the better for this act of courtesy - there is enough pressure without worrying about other players. Remember the 'etiquette rule' is to let faster players through and that equally applies to a single golfer. If you do fall behind by a complete hole it would be tactless not to call the next group through.
9. Golf is a social activity, be aware of other players at all times as an errant shot can have serious consequences for you or others.
10. Players choosing to play a limited round should always defer to those playing a complete round. Players competing in a club competition should be offered every opportunity to complete their game unhindered.
11. The simple test of 'courtesy' can best be summed up as 'treating others as you would like to be treated'

Updated by Colleen Seymour