Tauranga Golf Club
LOCAL RULES


With the new Local Rule changes in 2019 we have decided to adopt the stroke and distance Local Rule. Below is a copy of the simplified wording which you will also find on the Local Rules board outside the pro shop.

 

Stroke and Distance Local Rule

When a player's ball has not been found or is known or virtually certain to be out of bounds, the player may proceed as follows rather than proceeding under stroke and distance.

For two penalty strokes, the player may take relief by dropping the original ball or another ball in this relief area (see Rule 14.3):

Two Estimated Reference Points:

(a). Ball Reference Point: The point where the original ball is estimated to have:

·         Come to rest on the course, or

·         Last crossed the edge of the course boundary to go out of bounds.

(b). Fairway Reference Point: The point of fairway of the hole being played that is nearest to the ball reference point, but is not nearer the hole than the ball reference point.

For purposes of this Local Rule, "fairway" means any area of grass in the general area that is cut to fairway height or less. 

We will also be uploading a video of the rule to our Tauranga Facebook page so head over and check it out. If you also want more information got to the R&A website to see all the new rule changes for 2019.   
UPCOMING EVENTS
The new membership year begins from 1 February 2019.
 
Opening days are as follows:
 
  • Men - Saturday 2 February
  • 9 Hole Ladies - Tuesday 5 February
  • Lady Vets - Monday 11 February
  • 18H Ladies  - Wednesday 13 February
Other events to note your calendar:
 
  • Friday 1 February - Wish for Fish Charity Golf Tournament - enquire at the Pro Shop
  • Sunday 17 February - YOU Travel Mixed Combined Series
  •  Sunday 24 February - MO MASTERS - enter online - https://nz.movember.com/get-involved/mo-masters
 
 
ON COURSE
The Course is looking fantastic as we head into the new season and the Metlifecare 5 Course Classic this week.
 
A huge thank you to all the volunteers who have assisted the Greens staff to do all those tidy up jobs - Trimming the hedges, weedeating, picking up bark from the gum trees, clearing up under the trees, sprucing up the gardens, staining the tables and retaining walls etc. It makes a huge difference to the overall presentation of the course & is appreciated by the Greens staff and Management.
 
The Greens staff have been one man down since Xmas due to a nasty encounter with an angle grinder. Public Holidays, busy fields and grass growing like crazy has put alot of pressure on the team, so these extra hands have been a blessing. 
 
Thanks to all members for your patience while we all catch our breath after the Xmas break. 
14th HOLE

You may be wondering what is going on behind the fencing at the 14th hole?
Council are installing a Bio Filter which is part of the sewerage system. Apparently this will assist with the nasty wiffs that come from the sewerage system.
 
SUBSCRIPTIONS
Subscription invoices have all been sent out. If you have not yet received yours, please let me know - or check your junk email. Any credit balances will be applied as at 1 February, If you wish to check your membership account, you can do this by logging onto our website - click on the tab that says "hello - your name" and then click on "my account"
 
If you wish to change categories or cancel your membership, please let me know prior to 31 January.
 
Please note that you must be financial prior to entering any club competitions or playing pennants. This means either paid in full or an automatic payment in place. 
Tauranga Golf Club
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07 578 8465
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