Rules quiz

If your ball at rest is lifted by a dog, which of the following is true?
A – You must estimate the spot where ball was lifted and place the ball on that spot.
B – You must estimate the spot where the ball was lifted and drop the ball as near as possible to that spot, no nearer the hole.
C – You must estimate the spot where the ball was lifted and drop the ball within one club-length of that spot, no nearer the hole.

Answer at the end of this newsletter

Seniors Fun Game – Fun? Call that fun? – Friday 26 June

Reporter: Paul Foster

A small hardy band of seniors ignored all sensible advice and teed up for this week’s Bottle of Wine competition on what was officially the hottest day of the year. The sunshine also prompted the annual unveiling of the seniors’ summer wardrobe. There was an impressive collection of brightly coloured questionable fashionable shorts, accompanied by milk bottle legs poking out of the bottom. Whether they came for the golf or simply to avoid the gardening remains open to debate. With temperatures soaring, the fairways resembled the Serengeti, the greens were quicker than the bar queue after the round, and finding shade became almost as important as finding the fairway. Water bottles were in greater demand than drivers, and several players were heard claiming their golf balls had started to melt. The tropical conditions produced some distinctly average golf, maybe the heat could explain a few wayward drives (mine), missed putts and the occasional “selective” memory when it came to counting strokes. As always, excuses were plentiful and became more imaginative as the morning wore on. Fortunately, one player managed to keep both their head and their swing cool enough to emerge victorious and claim the much-coveted bottle of wine. A well-deserved congratulations to our winner Paul Collins, who now has the perfect accompaniment to rehydrate after 15 holes in the blazing sunshine. Well done to everyone who survived the heat, completed the course, and made it safely back to the clubhouse. Normal British summer weather, and the accompanying complaints about rain, are expected to resume shortly. In the meantime, members are reminded that suncream is cheaper than Aloe Vera, and that white legs are best introduced to the sun gradually!

Results

Seniors Get Together – Shotgun start, subsidised meal and prizes! – Friday 17 July

No booking schedule for tomorrow evening this week as we have a special treat lined up for you. All paid up members of the seniors’ section are invited to take part in a Seniors Golfing Get Together on Friday 17 July.

The event will be a fifteen-hole team competition (details of the format in next week’s newsletter). There will be a shotgun start at 9.00 a.m. (to be confirmed) with the intention of getting the teams back together in the clubhouse for some post-round analysis by around noon. The entry of just £10 includes brunch after your round, together with high-quality prizes for the top two teams. Your entry fee allows for a £5 subsidy from Seniors’ funds. The cash will be debited from your club account before the event, with refunds for cancellation only possible by close of play on Wednesday 15 July.

Please register your interest by the closing date of Monday 13 July by sending an email to Mike Kendall (kendallymmgolf@gmail.com or by messaging him on IG. A sign-up sheet will also be pinned to the Seniors noticeboard as soon as this newsletter goes live.

There is a limit of 44 players so it will be first come first served. Book early to avoid disappointment!

Teams will be drawn at random, and you will be advised of your playing partners and starting hole in advance of the day. No team switching will be allowed!

Happy Mondays Report – 29 June

Reporter: Steve Bird

After sweltering weather in recent days a welcome return to near perfect golfing conditions with hazy sunshine and a cooling breeze.

Sixteen players turned up to play – two teams of 4, one of 3, two of 2 and one player who made up a team of three with two (not paid up) Seniors. Needless to say the latter card was ineligible which was a pity because our guy scored 37 points!

One of the teams of two did not complete the requisite 15 holes. 

Of the ‘survivors’ the winners were Steve Barlow and Barrie Simpson who averaged 30.5

Runners up were Mike Bennett, Andrew Cox, Colin Crail and Richard Yates with an average of 26.5.

Happy Mondays tee-booking schedule for Sunday 5 July

Rules Quiz answer

Correct answer A. Explanation: If it is known or virtually certain that an outside influence (including a dog) lifted or moved a player’s ball at rest, there is no penalty, and the ball must be replaced on its original spot (which if not known must be estimated). (See Rule 9.6)