Linwood reminder

The deadline to register for the two-person better ball at Linwood on Thursday, October 16, is fast approaching. If you would like to play, please click on the following link for an application and mail it right away:

http://justgolftournaments.blogspot.com/2014/09/linwood-application.html

Wildwood Rules and Course Information

Please read all rules carefully prior to the tournament. Each player will receive a copy of the rules from the starter. You will be asked to confirm that you have read and understood the rules.

THE RULES OF THE UNITED STATES GOLF ASSOCIATION GOVERN PLAY.  All references to the Rules of Golf and Appendix I can be found in the 2012 - 2015 Rules of Golf.

ALL JUSTGOLF LOCAL RULES ARE IN EFFECT. Refer to website: http://justgolftournaments.blogspot.com/2012/05/local-rules.html

FORMAT: 18-hole Individual Stroke Play.

PRIZES: Gross prizes awarded by flight. Trophy awarded to Women’s and Men’s champions, and Women’s and Men’s Senior champions.

SLOPE AND RATING: Blue (men’s championship): 71.5/127;

White (men): 69.4/123; Red (women): 72.7/126.

YARDAGE: Blue: 6287; White: 5829; Red: 5262

YARDAGE MARKERS: 10” disks marking 200, 175, 150, 125, 100, 75 in the middle of the fairway on some holes, down the side on others

HOLE LOCATION: Red/black checkered flag=front; white/black=middle; yellow/black=back

CELL PHONES: Use prohibited except for emergencies. Silence phones.

CADDIES: No caddies are permitted.

OBSTRUCTIONS: Paved or gravel cart paths are immovable obstructions and relief may be taken in accordance with Rule 24-2b (stance plus 1 club-length at nearest point of relief, no closer to hole). Play ball as it lies from all soft cart paths such as the sand path behind 13th green.

STONES IN BUNKERS: Movable obstructions; they may be removed if they interfere with your swing (Appendix I, Part B, Local Rule #5).

OUT OF BOUNDS: Defined by white stakes on holes 2, 8, 12, 13, and 15 (see also Specific Hole Info.)

PLAY THE BALL DOWN EVERYWHERE.

LOST BALL: You are only permitted to search for a lost ball for 5 minutes. Once 5 minutes have passed, you must add a 1-stroke penalty to your score and hit a ball from the spot where you hit your previous shot. If your ball is found after the 5-minute time allowed for search has expired, you may not play that ball – it is a lost ball.

DISTANCE MEASURING DEVICES: Devices that measure distance only are permitted. The penalty for taking devices onto the course that measure other conditions (wind, gradient, etc.), regardless of whether those functions are used, is disqualification (Rule 14-3). All carts are supplied with GPS.

DOUBT AS TO PROCEDURE: If you are unsure how to proceed, you may complete the hole with two balls under Rule 3-3.

WATER HAZARDS: If marked by stakes only, the margin is defined by the nearest outside points of the stakes at ground level. If marked by stakes and lines, the stakes identify the hazard and the lines define the hazard margin. If any part of the ball touches the line, the ball is in the hazard.

MULCHED AREAS (FLOWER BEDS, ETC.) AND STAKED YOUNG TREES: Mandatory relief for stance and swing. Find the nearest point of relief no closer to the hole and one club-length away.

EMBEDDED BALL: Free relief through the green (fairways and rough). Lift, clean, and drop as near as possible to where the ball lay, no closer to the hole.

CART ASSIGNMENTS: Players are expected to honor cart assignments. In order for all players to compete in their flights, it was not possible to avoid pairing players from the same course. Players from the same course or who customarily play as partners are assigned to ride with a player from a different course.

SCORECARDS: Must be returned in person to the official scorer immediately following conclusion of the round.  To avoid possible penalty, players should remain in the designated scoring area until the official has accepted their cards.

PLAY-OFF: There will be a three-hole play-off at the conclusion of play for ties for the women’s and men’s champions. Remain at the scorer’s table until it is known whether you will be competing in a play-off.

GROUND UNDER REPAIR: All tree stumps are GUR. Free relief: drop ball, stance plus one club-length, no closer to hole [Rule 25-1b (i)].

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Practice area: Putting green, chipping green, bunkers, driving range (complimentary balls)

Check-in: Check in with the JustGolf registrar (near the first tee) as soon as you arrive. Arrive at the first tee 15 minutes before your tee time.

Mark balls: Mark every ball you will use during your round. If you forget, the starter will have markers you may use.

Course care:  Repair ball marks and rake traps. Do not replace divots on the fairways –use divot mix on cart. Do not use divot mix in the rough – replace your divot if possible; otherwise, leave it alone

Pace of play: Make every effort to complete each nine in two hours.

Do not post your scores: They will be posted by the tournament director.

Bathrooms: In the clubhouse (between holes 7 and 8); at the 14^th tee (attached to the maintenance building).

Cart rules: 90º rule: Ride cart path until you reach your ball, ride out to ball, return to cart path. Exit fairways at white stakes with green tops near greens.

The competitor should verify the score after each hole and settle any doubtful points with the official scorer prior to signing the scorecard.

COURSE INFORMATION

• GPS on each cart. Press “Landmark” button for distances to hazards, etc.

• Complimentary yardage book available in pro shop. Very helpful. Ask for one.

Hole #2: Interior OB on far right. Creek past dogleg affects second shot.

Hole #5: OB stakes on right are not in effect (ignore them, they are for Hole #2).

Ladies only may use the drop area in rough.

Hole #6: Hidden pond on fairway. Approximate distance from Blue tee: 251 yards; from White tee: 210 yards; from Red tee: 175 yards. Remember to exit fairway at green and white posts. Tee for Hole #7 is behind you; turn left.

Hole #11: OB stakes between 11 and 12 are not in effect for #11 (ignore them).

Hole #12: Interior OB between 11 and 12.

Hole #14: Pond past bunker on right, 50 yards from green.

Hole #15: Interior OB on the far right. Brown spots on left side of fairway across from pond are GUR. Drop on nearest green grass, no closer to hole.

Hole #16: No one may use the drop area.

Holes #16 and #17: OB stakes are not in effect (ignore them).

Hole #17: Pond near #14 green, off to the right, may be in play for long hitters. Water starts 135 yards from green on right.

Wildwood Championship Pairings

Wildwood Information

I’m going to preview the course and meet with the pro at Wildwood this coming Thursday. I will post tee times, course information, and tournament rules shortly thereafter.

I spoke to the pro yesterday, so I have some advance information for you:

• Practice balls will be available on the driving range – no charge.

• The carts are equipped with GPS.

• Yardage books will be provided at no charge. Just ask for one.

• The snack shop near the first tee will be open when you arrive, and it will have coffee available.

• The restaurant will open at 11.

• You will be paired in groups of two or three, and tee off at 9-minute intervals.

Linwood Application

Men’s, Women’s, or Mixed Better Ball– Linwood Country Club Thursday, October 16  

Teams: ANY COMBINATION OF TWO MEN, TWO WOMEN, OR ONE MAN AND ONE WOMAN. ALL TEAMS ARE COMPETING IN ONE TOURNAMENT.

(You may sign up without a partner, and I will try to find one for you.)

Player: ________________________                Partner: _________________________

Home course: ___________________               Home course: ____________________

Current Handicap Index: ___ . __                       Current Handicap Index: ___ . __

10:30 shotgun – Please plan to arrive by 9:30.

MEN’S TEES–WRITE YOUR NAME AND CIRCLE YOUR TEE CHOICE:

Choose the STANDARD tees (White: 68.8/124; 6,019 yards) to compete for both gross and net prizes.

Choose the FORWARD tees (Gold: 64.9/116; 5,374) to compete for net prizes ONLY. Handicap reduction approximately 6 strokes.

It is strongly recommended that men who can hit a drive 200 yards choose the STANDARD tees.

The FORWARD tees are VERY SHORT (5,374).   

Name: ______________________         STANDARD              FORWARD    (circle choice)

Name: ______________________         STANDARD              FORWARD    (circle choice)

    

Total cost: $62 per player. Full fee must be paid in advance. Please mail one check for $124, together with this application, payable to:

     Linda Miller

     48 Cherry Street

     Mount Holly, NJ 08060

Direct any questions to Linda:

     E-mail: LLMillerGolf@gmail.com

     Home phone: 609-267-8630

     Cell phone: 609-784-2550

Tournament opens September 18

Last date to mail application: October 2

Additional tournament information

• Prizes for Gross and Net

• Men receive 90% of Course Handicap

• Women receive 95% of Course Handicap

• Practice putting green and driving range

Wildwood - Final Notice

If you missed the deadline to mail your application and check for the Wildwood Championship slated for Tuesday, September 30, and you would like to play, please do the following:

1. Send me an e-mail today indicating that you want to play.

2. Put your check and application in the mail today or tomorrow.

Here is a link to the application: http://justgolftournaments.blogspot.com/2014/09/wildwood-championship-application_14.html

Linda

Wildwood Championship Application

Men’s Individual JustGolf Championship

Women’s Individual JustGolf Championship

Wildwood Golf & Country Club – Tuesday, September 30, 2014

Player: _________________________________   

Home course: __________________________      

Current Handicap Index: ___ . __

Tees:   Men’s Championship Flight plays from the Blue tees: 71.5/127, 6287 yards

            All other men’s flights play from the White tees: 69.4/123, 5829 yards

            Women play from the Red tees: 72.7/126, 5262 yards

Tee times: Start at 10. No preferred times. Players will be paired by handicap within their flights.

Last date to mail application: September 16

Cost: $67. Tipping is included. Please mail your check for $67, together with this application, payable to:

    

     Linda Miller

     48 Cherry Street

     Mount Holly, NJ 08060

Direct any questions to Linda:

     E-mail: LLMillerGolf@gmail.com

     Home phone: 609-267-8630

     Cell phone: 609-784-2550

Additional tournament information

• Eligibility: Must have played in at least one JustGolf tournament in 2014

• Flights according to Course Handicap

• Trophy for overall gross champion

• Gross prizes in each flight

Deadline Approaching for Wildwood Application

The deadline to mail your application for the Wildwood Championship is Tuesday. I will post the application again on Monday, in case you missed the last one I sent out. Click on this link to find the application online now:

http://justgolftournaments.blogspot.com/2014/09/wildwood-championship-application.html

It took me three years to get Wildwood to agree to host a JustGolf tournament. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to play a New Jersey gem.

Linda

Wildwood Championship Application

Men’s Individual JustGolf Championship

Women’s Individual JustGolf Championship

Wildwood Golf & Country Club – Tuesday, September 30, 2014

Player: _________________________________   

Home course: __________________________      

Current Handicap Index: ___ . __

Tees:   Men’s Championship Flight plays from the Blue tees: 71.5/127, 6287 yards

            All other men’s flights play from the White tees: 69.4/123, 5829 yards

            Women play from the Red tees: 72.7/126, 5262 yards

Tee times: Start at 10. No preferred times. Players will be paired by handicap within their flights.

Last date to mail application: September 16

Cost: $67. Tipping is included. Please mail your check for $67, together with this application, payable to:

    

     Linda Miller

     48 Cherry Street

     Mount Holly, NJ 08060

Direct any questions to Linda:

     E-mail: LLMillerGolf@gmail.com

     Home phone: 609-267-8630

     Cell phone: 609-784-2550

Additional tournament information

• Eligibility: Must have played in at least one JustGolf tournament in 2014

• Flights according to Course Handicap

• Trophy for overall gross champion

• Gross prizes in each flight