| The R&A and the USGA have announced a series of changes to the Rules of Golf to come into effect from 1 January 2019. Players and officials are reminded that the current edition of the Rules of Golf (2016) must be applied when playing or competing for the remainder of 2018. The 4 main changes are: - Dropping procedure: When taking relief (from an abnormal course condition or penalty area, for example), golfers will now drop from knee height. This will ensure consistency and simplicity in the dropping process while also preserving the randomness of the drop. (Key change: the proposed Rules released in 2017 suggested dropping from any height).
- Measuring in taking relief: The golfer's relief area will be measured by using the longest club in his/her bag (other than a putter) to measure one club-length or two club-lengths, depending on the situation, providing a consistent process for golfers to establish his/her relief area. (Key change: the proposed Rules released in 2017 suggested a 20-inch or 80-inch standard measurement).
- Removing the penalty for a double hit: The penalty stroke for accidentally striking the ball more than once in the course of a stroke has been removed. Golfers will simply count the one stroke they made to strike the ball. (Key change: the proposed Rules released in 2017 included the existing one-stroke penalty).
- Balls Lost or Out of Bounds: Alternative to Stroke and Distance: A new Local Rule will now be available in January 2019, permitting committees to allow golfers the option to drop the ball in the vicinity of where the ball is lost or out of bounds (including the nearest fairway area), under a two-stroke penalty. It addresses concerns raised at the club level about the negative impact on pace of play when a player is required to go back under stroke and distance. The Local Rule is not intended for higher levels of play, such as professional or elite level competitions. (Key change: this is a new addition to support pace of play).
All golfing members are encouraged to view the full details to have an understanding of the changes at golf.org.au . The Chairman of Golf Australia has announced that the World Handicap System is to be adopted in Australia. Read more.... All members and social players are reminded that the bringing of own alcohol onto the course is not permitted. The Clubhouse and course form part of a licensed venue that does not permit the bringing of own alcohol. The Bar is readily available with drinks, eskies and complimentary ice with any purchase for use on the course. Many golfing members were saddened to hear of the passing of William Sutton recently. A eulogy from the service has been provided by the Men's Vets President Greg Christie, Click to read. With The Masters on this week the Club is again hosting a special Breakfast and Golf event on Monday Morning. The final round will be on live from 6:30am with Breakfast served from 7:30am-8:30am. Following the breakfast and viewing an 18 hole golf competition will be played (Single Stableford with a 2BBB paired with a players score from the final round of the Masters). The cost for Members is $30 and Visitors $40 with a GA handicap required for play in the golf event. There are $1000 in prizes on offer from Angove Wines. There are a small number of spots left in the competition and plenty of spots if you want to come out for the breakfast and head of to work for the day. The Club interior refurbishments will be getting underway (not willing to predict the date!) and there may be some changes to entrances during the works. Please follow any directional signs in place during the works. The area surrounding the maintenance facility on the right hand side of the 15th hole has been marked as Ground Under Repair. Relief may be taken at the nearest point of relief no nearer the hole. This change has been made following a review of a number of course markings by Golf NSW's Andrew Robb. The Board recently adopted a new policy regarding the bringing of dogs onto the course. The policy is as follows: - Dogs are permitted but not encouraged on the course in the company of a member during quiet social playing times only.
- The golf course is a koala habitat area and all dogs must be on a leash, under control and any faeces collected and removed off site.
- Any faeces must be bagged and must not be left anywhere on the Club's property, they must leave with the owner for disposal at their own property.
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