The Views Golf Club Divots - January 2016

Divots Jan 1, 2016 From the Pro Kim GriGGs, PGa haPPy new year!

We hope everyone has a safe, healthy & and Happy 2016. thanK yoU On behalf of my staff and me, I would like to extend a very sincere thank you to everyone who dropped us a card or goodies this Christmas Season.

Pace oF Play I have received several questions lately about what is expected of players as far as “pace of play” on our golf course. First of all, our new 9 hole time frame is 2 hours and 5 minutes. It is very important that you keep up with the group in front of you.

Also, remember that there will be twosomes, threesomes and foursomes on the course and also golfers only playing 9 holes. Gaps will occur because of this; however they should tighten up as long as everyone is playing within the allotted time.

Please listen to the Rangers when they ask you to pick up the pace, pick up your ball or skip a hole as they are only doing their job. Hitting in to the group in front of you and or yelling at them will not be tolerated. leaGUe Play Men’s 18 Hole Club

Jan 6 – 2 Man Scramble Jan 13 – 1-5, 2-4, 3-3 Better Ball

Jan 20 – Coyote Scramble Jan 27 – Low Net, Governor’s Cup (Jan 27 & 30, Feb 3) TVWGC

Jan 5 – 1-2-3- Segment (General Meeting) Jan 12 – Stableford Jan 19 – Low Gross/ Low Net (State Medallion Round #2 Del Sud) Jan 26 – Solheim Cup #1 9 Hole Women’s Club

Jan 7 – N.O.S.E. Jan 14 – Progressive Better Ball Jan 21 – Stableford Jan 28 – Dice Game 9 Hole Men’s Club

Jan 7 – Progressive Better Ball 2 Jan 14 – 4 Man Scramble (Play with your Buddies) – Meeting Jan 21 – Tough Golf Jan 28 – 2 Best Balls

Change of Rates

Beginning Jan 1st, our rates will be as follows for residents and their guests: Before 1:00 18 holes- $49.00

9 holes- $32.00 1:00-2:00 18 holes - $40.00 9 holes- $26.00 2:00-5:00 (Twilight) 18 holes - $29.00 9 holes - $26.00 If you need one of our golf cars, it will cost $10 per seat for 18 holes and $7 per seat for 9 holes.

From the assistant ricK samPle PGa Recently there have been some questions and comments on pace of play. I wanted to address the policy of pace of play at The Views. Many people seem to get caught up in gaps between groups. Gaps between groups may or may not be an indicator that a group is slow. The time frame the round is played in is the real concern. As long as a group plays their round at or under the par time that has been set for the course then they are ok. If two groups start right next to each other and the trailing group falls behind exceeding the par time then the ranger will address the group to speed up play. However if the leading group is playing well under the par time and this creates a gap between the groups we will not force the trailing group to speed up and play under 4 hours just to close the gap.

Also you may see a gap between groups because that is the way they started. If two groups started with a gap in between them we will not force the trailing group to speed up just to

close the gap. We will ask the group to speed up if they are playing slower than the par time set for the course but not solely because they started with a gap between them and the group in front of them.

Also to remind everyone that the busiest part of the year is coming up very soon. Those that have been fortunate enough to play through the summer and fall slower times at a very fast pace of play will have to put your patience shoes on and understand it will be crowded. Enjoy the beautiful course we have here and the other great people you are playing with. May we all have a great season at The Views.

GolF shoP merchanDise Just a reminder that if you are a pass holder, you will receive a 30% discount in the golf shop on everything except balls, equipment and sale items. If you are not a pass holder, but you live in Sun City Oro Valley, you will receive a 15% discount. So, come on in and check out the new merchandise for the New Year!! thanK yoU Thanks “fore” all the thoughts and well wishes on my upcoming surgery. I really appreciate it! I will be back soon.. better than ever Don Moore hanDicaP FlaGs Please check your garages for any handicap flags that you may have as they belong to The Views Golf Club.

Also, please remember to return the

flags at the conclusion of each and every round you playď Š Thank you Hole In Ones @ The Views On Dec 4th 2015 Charlie Blunt recorded an ace on hole # 3 using an 8 iron from 115 yards. Congratulations Charlie!!

On Dec 21st Ed Sanderson recorded an ace on hole # 12 using a 7 wood from 180 yards. Congratulations Ed!!