GOLF SHOP NEWS: Get Ready for the Ryder Cup

BY JOHN HUGHES, PGA HEAD GOLF PROFESSIONAL

Next Men’s Tournament

Woodbridge Ryder Cup - Two Rounds

• Fri, May 17: 2pm Shotgun Start — Four Ball Matches

• Sat, May 18: 8am Tee Times — Singles Matches

Players will be divided into two teams, selected by Team Captains. Sign up at the Golf Shop!

Participate and Have Fun!

Woodbridge has a full schedule of golf events for all members. There are many planned events in each of these groups:

• Men

• 50+ Men (seniors)

• Women (18 Holers & 9 Holers)

• Couples

• Juniors

With this wide variety of events to play in, members have numerous opportunities to participate, meet fellow members, and most of all have fun! Call or stop in the Golf Shop for all dates and details. We hope to see you participating often.

Bunker Rake Position

After playing out of bunkers at Woodbridge, rake the sand smooth and leave the rake half-in & half-out of the bunker.

When You Play

As a member at Woodbridge you have the special stewardship of caring for the golf courses. When you play golf, please make it a priority to:

• Repair your ball mark on each green, plus another if you find it.

• Place sand in your divots, using the sand bottles on the carts.

• Maintain your proper position on the course, finishing the round in 4 hours or less.

• Adhere to the club’s Dress Code.

• Post all your scores.

Golf Rules

Last Month’s Question –

In stroke play, a player’s ball lies in a bunker. Before playing the ball, they make two practice swings, each time touching sand in the bunker. A player in their group tells them they have incurred a penalty. The player then breaks an attached branch with their hand, improving the area of their backswing. What is the ruling?

Answer –

The player incurs the general penalty of 2 strokes for touching the sand with practice swings. The player receives an additional 2 stroke penalty for breaking an attached branch thereby improving the area of intended swing.

This Month’s Question –

In stroke play, a player plays a wrong ball from deep rough onto the putting green. When the player reaches the putting green, the mistake is discovered. The player returns to the rough and plays another ball that they believe to be theirs. Then, the player discovers that they have played a second wrong ball. What’s the ruling?