NBS NELSON GOLF CLUB NEWSLETTER - 29 DECEMBER 2011

COURSE CONDITION:

Before this latest rain today, the course had dried out well as the water table dropped and the surface water had somewhere to drain to. The fairways and first cut of rough have been mown again today and are coming back nicely. Although the greens are playing a little slower than normal, they are in a healthy condition and have come through the "big wet" very well.

All bunkers that do not have any water in them were raked and restored by our grounds staff today. Depending on the severity of this current rainfall, we hope to bring ALL BUNKERS back into play except for those still under construction and classed as GUR (ie. those between #11 and #16). If a player's ball lands in water within a bunker, the player can take relief as for casual water, except that the nearest point of relief must be in the bunker. However, under penalty of one stroke, a player may choose to drop outside of the bunker, keeping the point where the ball lay directly between the hole and the spot on which the ball is dropped, with no limit to how far behind the bunker the ball may be dropped.

Until the rain stops and the bunkers are assessed, the current local rule of all bunkers being classed as GUR will apply.

NEW RULES OF GOLF 2012-2015 BOOKS AVAILABLE:

Members are advised that the amended Rules of Golf become effective from 1 January 2012. Free copies of the new Rules of Golf 2012-2015 book are available for members from the table outside the office.

COURSE MARSHALL ON DUTY:

Members are advised that Owen Kirker is again carrying out Course Marshall duties during the summer holiday season. Members should have evidence of their club membership with them while on the course (ie. membership swipe card or current scorecard).

Members should also note that the sharing of one set of clubs between two players is NOT ALLOWED - even between granddad and grandson!!

CLUB VOUCHERS STILL TO BE COLLECTED:

The following members still have vouchers to collect from the office that they did not pick up on Presentation Day:-

Trevor Oliver, Peter Clere, Mark Ferguson, Ron Gerrish, Tony Gowans, Alan Hogg, Merv Huston, Xaviar Laurie, Sydney Lo, Hubert Marin, Geoff Moffett, Ken Packer, Josh Simpson, Richard Webby, John White.

GREEN FEE CONCESSION CARDS AVAILABLE:

Members should be aware that visitors can purchase the following green fee concession cards that are transferable but can only be used by one individual on each occassion:-

4 ROUNDS for $99 (or $50 for under 18 years) Valid for 3 months.

10 ROUNDS for $199 (or $100 for under 18 years) Valid for 6 months.

The concession cards apply to both affiliated and non-affiliated players.

NEWSTALK ZB NEW YEARS GOLF TOURNAMENT - MONDAY 2 JANUARY:

The Newstalk ZB golf tournament will be held as usual on MONDAY 2 JANUARY. The competition is a Team Low Ball Nett and people may enter as a team or as individuals who will be put into a team. There will be a single tee start from 7.30am to 1.00pm and the start sheet is available in the Pro-Shop or phone the Pro-Shop on 548 5028 to get a tee time. Entry fee is $15 per player and prizes will be awarded.

Happy New Year

Peter Hay Manager

Check your handicap and book tee times online.