Rules Quiz
A player’s ball lies just off the putting green. There is sand on the putting green between the ball and the hole that the player wishes to remove. What is the ruling? a) As the ball is not on the green the player must not remove the sand. b) Sand is not a loose impediment and cannot be removed. c) The sand on the green may be removed by any means.
Answer is at the end of this newsletter
Exchange Day with Hazel Grove Golf Club – Friday 28 August 2026
Author: Ian Smith
Following several approaches in recent months from other local clubs we have decided to arrange an ‘exchange day’ on Friday 28th August 2026 with the Seniors’ Section at Hazel Grove Golf Club.
In short, this involves a group of seniors from Lymm Golf Club going to play a ‘free’ round of golf at Hazel Grove and a group of seniors from Hazel Grove playing on the same basis at Lymm on the same day.
The arrangements will provide for refreshments on arrival and lunch afterwards which will be paid for individually by each participant. At this stage the cost per head for food and drink is yet to be agreed, but every effort will be made to keep these at a reasonable level.
Hazel Grove already organise a couple of these events each year with other clubs, whereas for our seniors’ section this is a new venture. They expect to bring 40 or so golfers to Lymm and it would be good if we could generate enough support to match them.
Friday morning golf will still be available at Lymm for those seniors who choose not to participate in the exchange day, but obviously for planning purposes (particularly around tee booking) it would be helpful to have an indication from those who are interested in taking part in the exchange.
A competitive format will be agreed for the day nearer the time.
Please register your interest (no obligation) with me – Ian Smith – via email at ianpaulsmith@hotmail.com, message on IG or by text message to 07816 517062 giving your name so that I can start to get a feel for likely numbers. There will also be a sign-up sheet posted on the seniors’ noticeboard.
For anyone who wants a little more information about Hazel Grove Golf Club (which is located 20 miles from Lymm Golf Club) details can be found on their website which can be accessed from this link.
The Cheshire course has been described by golf journalists as one of Cheshire’s “hidden gems” and is recognised by members and visiting parties as a challenging but enjoyable place to play golf.”
Hopefully a good number of you will fancy the idea of ‘playing without paying’ at another Cheshire golf course and will lend your support by registering to take part.
Happy Mondays Report – Monday 5 January
Sole entrant and winner of Monday’s comp. Seen here after celebrating by getting legless in the clubhouse.
Tee booking schedule for tomorrow Thursday 8 January
Happy Mondays tee-booking schedule for Sunday 11 January
The term “golf” comes from the Dutch word “kolf”, meaning “club” – brought to Scotland through trade.
source: unknown (possibly koos alders)
Rules Quiz answer
C is correct. See Rule 13.1c. Sand and loose soil on the putting green may be removed without penalty.
Newsletter editor: Ian Goodman
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