Divots February 2, 2016 From the Pro Kim Griggs, PGA Golf Cart Rules and Regulations Please remember that during the hours of play, players MUST arrive and depart the driveway from Rancho Vistoso Blvd. Cutting through is strictly prohibited. This is not only very dangerous; it is distracting to players on the golf course. Tee Times Please try and provide the pro shop with the most accurate list of names for tee times (in advance). This will help us to provide everyone with the
excellent customer service that you deserve in a timely manner. Also, please be aware that our golf course is very busy this time of year and that everyone must comply with the pace of play policy. This is completing nine holes in 2 hours and 5 minutes or less, 18 holes in 4 hours and 10 minutes or less, but at the very least maintaining your position with respect to the group in front of you. Golf Tip from the Pro: Greenside Bunker Play: Make a splash!! Learn how to throw the sand onto the green. Because the clubface doesn’t contact the ball (the ball rides out on a cushion of sand), the key to success is to splash, or displace, sand. To get comfortable with this sensation, get in the bunker (no ball) and swing away. Splash the sand as far out of the bunker as you can. Feel the club being grabbed by the sand and keep the club
moving to a full finish. You can have the biggest backswing in the world, but if you don’t follow through, the ball isn’t going anywhere… except back at your feet Local Rule Scorecard:
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It has been brought to my attention that some golfers are still taking a free drop around the putting greens if there is a sprinkler head in their way. This was a local rule a couple of years ago, but it is not anymore. Let me explain: Immovable Obstructions Close to Putting Green (e.g. Sprinkler Heads) Rule 24-2 If a ball lies through the green and an immovable obstruction on or within twoclub lengths of the putting green and within two-club lengths of the ball intervenes on the line of play between the ball and the hole, you could get relief. It was determined that there were not enough greens on our golf course where this rule would apply, so we took it off of the scorecard. You may not take relief in this situation.
From the Assistant Rick Sample, PGA I have recently heard some question with regards to what a player may and may not do in a bunker prior to hitting a shot. I would like to clear this up for everyone. To summarize: you may rake footprints in the bunker prior to hitting your ball, provided it is done for the sole purpose of caring for the course. Nothing should be done that constitutes testing the condition of the hazard nor should anything be done that improves the lie of the ball or the area of intended stance. In other words you can rake the sand on the opposite of the hole from your ball as long as it can’t be deemed that you are trying to gather information to assist with your shot. This is a fine line and I would not recommend doing much raking prior to hitting your ball out of a bunker. If you have made a deep impression with your foot in the sand, it could easily be thought that the act of raking that area would give you valuable information as to the depth and compactness of the sand. Another very interesting recent change in the definitions came in 2
the addressing of your ball. Addressing the ball is now defined by when a player has grounded the club immediately in front of or immediately behind the ball and taking your stance is no longer part of addressing the ball. Remember everyone; it is a flagstick not a pin. Also it is a golf car, not a golf cart. Cars are motorized and carts are drawn by an animal of some sort. Hope this clarifies things but if not stop in the golf shop and I would be glad to discuss it with you.
Feb 16 – Cure For Cancer Tournament Feb 23 – Odd Front/ Even Back 9 Hole Women’s Club Feb 4 – Trifecta (Meeting) Feb 11 – 3 Hole Net Feb 16 – Golf For The Cure Feb 18 – Eeehaw Feb 25 – Guys & Dolls 9 Hole Men’s Club Feb 4 – Bridgeman Best Ball Feb 11 – Buddy Day- Scramble (Meeting & Jack’s Pork Lunch) Feb 18- Four Score Feb 25 – Guys & Dolls Golf School (Beginner)
Calendar of Events 18 Hole Men’s Club Feb 3 – Governors Cup & Low Net Feb 10 – Heartless Scramble Feb 17 – 2 Man Better Ball Feb 24 – Step Aside Scramble (Bash) TVWGC – 18 Holes Feb 2 – Solheim Cup #3 (Chili Party) Feb 9 – Low Gross/Low Net- State Medallion & Rd 2 SD Del Sud #2
The next golf school will be on Feb 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, and 28 from 9:30-10:30. The cost is $120.00 pp. This will be a beginner school and it will be taught by myself & Rick Sample both, PGA Golf Professionals. Please sign up on our website Theviewsgolfclub.com TEE TIME CHANGE On Tuesday Feb 16th there will be 2 shotguns. The first shotgun will be for 9 Holes Only due to the fact that the Cure For Cancer will be taking place @ 11:30 on 3
that day. So, if you play in the morning shotgun it we be for 9 holes only.
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