Peterculter Golf Club May 2004 E-news
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GENERAL INFO FOR ALL MEMBERS MESSAGE FROM YOUR CAPTAIN: "It is early in the season and already the Club has received a number of complaints from Members concerning "slow play" on the course. Horror stories about 5 hour rounds are not uncommon. This is not acceptable and Members must be reminded to keep up with play at all times. If for whatever reason a group falls behind then it is only common courtesy to let through the following group if they are being delayed. It is simple course etiquette to allow others to play through. The Management Committee has been reluctant to use a Course Ranger but it will become an inevitability if this problem associated with slow play continues. For the sake of all your fellow members avoid slow play and remember your course etiquette." MESSAGES FROM YOUR CLUB MANAGER: Ø Slow Play: Once again this seemingly annual problem rears its head on the course. There are signs on course which remind players as to their need to not only keep up with the group in front but also ahead of the group behind, there is nothing more frustrating than being held up during a round of golf, REMEMBER the etiquette of this great game allows all golfers to respect other players by simply inviting a faster playing group from behind to play through, this way you will help to not only keep play flowing but to take the pressure off your own game by looking over your shoulder every 2 holes! Also if you think that your ball may be lost SIMPLY play a provisional, and REMEMBER you are only allowed 5 MINUTES to search for a lost ball! Ø European Tour Guidelines states: For the first player teeing off in a group, 40 seconds is a long time to play a golf shot however this timing is more than sufficient to tee up and tee off, all other players in the group thereafter need NOT take any longer than 40 seconds per player. Tour Guidelines also state the following timings for a 3 BALL GROUP playing golf: Par 3: 11 minutes from teeing off to holing out, Par 4: 14 minutes & Par 5: 17 minutes. At Club level we do not need 4 practise swings before every shot, line up from all the angles or “plumb- bob” our tee shots! Ø ETIQUETTE REMINDER: BUNKERS & PITCH MARKS when playing from a bunker PLEASE remember to rake up after your shot and place the rake back into the bunker. This simple rule of the game will not only help keep your course looking tidy but will also help to keep the bunkers from becoming an eye sore: LEAVE THE BUNKER AS YOU WOULD EXPECT TO FIND IT – THANK YOU. PITCH MARKS: Yet again the problem of unrepaired pitch marks has returned. We all make pitch marks when our ball lands on the green, please take the little time needed to repair yours and one other. HELP KEEP YOUR GREENS FREE FROM PITCH MARKS – THANK YOU. Ø New Speed Signs: There are now 15mph signs located on both the road up to the Golf Club as well as on the exit road. Please take your time when driving too and from the club as there are members who use these roads by walking to and from the Club particularly the junior members. Ø WHATS ON COURSE? Check your notice boards when up at the Club, the main board in the hall way as well as the notice board outside the Pro Shop all detail important information including a what’s on course list for the current month – plan ahead check your board. Ø PRO CEL AM: Make a diary note for Saturday 24^th July for the 2004 Aberdeen Petroleum Club Pro Am which is being played this year at Peterculter. Come along and view some of the top PGA Professionals from the Tartan Tour, as well as some well kent local faces!
COURSE NEWS: The course is in excellent condition and looks great. Our thanks go to the greens staff for working so hard to give us a first class facility.
LADIES OPEN. 22^nd May 2004. A total of 143 attended The Ladies Open was a sell-out, with a long waiting list, and over 90 players from out with the club. We enjoyed dry, almost sunny weather and some excellent scoring. Our congratulations go to all the winners, and especially to Sheila Hall and her committee for organising such a successful event. Our thanks to all the sponsors of this event. Winners of the sections were: Silver Scratch:- J Henderson (H’cap 2) from Inverurie. Silver Handicap:- G. Hall (H’cap 7) from Peterculter. Bronze Scratch:- M. MacDonald (H’cap 21) from Peterculter. Bronze Handicap:- B. Watt (H’cap 25) from Portlethen. Local lady Scratch:- G. Hall. Local Lady Handicap:- M. Durrant. Other local prize winners were: M. McAvoy, L.Moore, D. Marshall, A. Morrice, D. Sangster. Well done to you all.
LADIES NEWS: Ladies Senior Section -Thursday morning tee times 8.45 - 9.45 approx. The first competition of each month is a counting medal. All others are stablefords, greensomes and other fun competitions. Please see the ladies notice board for sign up sheets. Gillian Dickie ran the London marathon in 4hrs 26 mins. Well done Gillian, and thanks to all the ladies who sponsored her. Patterson’s Shoes are now sponsoring the Mixed Greensome. Our thanks to them for their support.		Junior News: The Hot Dog Club has started again and is well supported by juniors and their parents. It is encouraging to see such a good turn out of young up and coming players, which bodes well for the future of our club.
	Gents News: The 1st Round of this years Club Championship takes place on Saturday 29^th May, tee times are all taken with play commencing from 7am right through to 15:00hrs. All the best to all players. The 2^nd round takes place the following Saturday 5^th June with the same tee off times. ANNIVERSARY TEXAS SCRAMBLE: The club celebrates 15 years of being formed, and held a shotgun start golf event on Sunday 16^th May with a full house on course and in clubhouse enjoying both the golf and the kind weather.
Useful Info: Email address: info@petercultergolfclub.co.uk Web site: www.petercultergolfclub.co.uk Telephone nos: 01224 735245 ext. 21 for bar, ext. 24 for kitchen. Pro shop for tee times and bookings: 01224 734994. ****Don’t forget your membership number***
Catering News: Check the social notice board for details of special events. Chris is willing to organize dinners, parties etc. Contact him direct for further info.			Membership news: We still have a healthy waiting list. Contact Jennifer Watson, Golf Club Administrator on tel: 01224 735245 ext 20 or download an application form from: www.petercultergolfclub.co.uk
PRO SHOP OFFERS Ø Gents Oakmont Shirts from £14.99 - £19.99. Ø Maxfli M3 Golf Balls: Dozen Deal £20.00, Pro V,s, Callaway Black all in stock. Ø Ladies: Golfing Range from Valerie Herman & Cross, if we do not have your size we can order it for you. Ø Cobra DEMO woods / Callaway NEW Big Bertha woods available for trial. Ø 2004 British Open Troon: Framed Prints of this years Open course £59.99 , only 3 prints available. Ø SPECIALS: Taylor Made Tour Putters were: £99 now £59.99, IZZO Double Strap carry bags with stand were £99 now £69.99 Ø Full range of PGC club crested apparel from Cutter & Buck & Glenbrae. Ø Callaway Big Bertha Irons (Steel or Graphite) call for a price match – we will match any other local price.
	Summer Social Programme: The first fun golf session of the season was held on Saturday May 8^th. We enjoyed a fine evening with some excellent scoring followed by a delicious supper. The sign up sheet for the next one to be held on Saturday 26^th June is already up on the Social Event notice board. Don’t miss out on this fun filled evening.
CLUB HOUSE NEWS The external appearance of the Clubhouse has been greatly enhanced with the completion of the planters and the general tiding up of the trolley parking area and verges. The raised beds look attractive and colourful. Thanks to Bill Ledford for all his hard work. CLUBHOUSE LOUNGE: With the new closing curtains and a little touch of paint the clubs lounge now looks great, come along for a drink or two, sit back and enjoy the view, we even have outdoor picnic table for the early evening sun downer!!
And Finally: That’s it for this month folks. Welcome back to the golfing season. The next newsletter will be in early July.. E-mail me at talisker2@btopenworld.com if you want to include something in our E-news bulletins. Susan C. Smith.