Dear Members, The weather is finally making a turn, for how long we do not know, however, for the time being we are forecast for some more bearable temperatures this week, and, dare I say, potentially some rain starting tomorrow. How much of it we will get is certainly not conclusive, at this juncture though, it all helps, fingers crossed. Catering Corner Emma will be here today, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, and Thomas will be covering the rest of the week, so catering will be available all week long. Competition Corner Monday 17th – The Ladies have a friendly match away at Royal Worlington, good luck to those that are playing. No general play restrictions. Tuesday 18th – Ladies Cayzer Cup, 1st and 4th Tee restrictions from 0915-1050hrs. Please be aware that this is being played and afford the ladies priority on the course. Outside of these times, no general play restrictions. Wednesday 19th – No Scheduled event Thursday 20th – Men’s match against Newmarket. 1st and 4th Tee restrictions from 0845-0945hrs, Please be aware that this is being played and afford the gents priority on the course. Outside of these times, no general play restrictions. Friday 21st– Gents 18-hole Stableford. No general play restrictions Saturday 22nd – Mixed 18-hole Stableford. No general play restrictions Sunday 23rd – No Scheduled event Rules Corner Last Week’s Question On the sixth hole, during a stroke play event, a player plays from a greenside bunker and the ball goes over the access road. After finishing the hole, the player returns to the bunker to practice the shot they played. What is the ruling? a. No penalty b. One shot penalty c. Two shot penalty Last Week’s Answer The correct answer is C, 2 shot penalty. Rule 5.5b says ‘After completing a hole, but before making a stroke to begin another hole, a player must not make a practice stroke. Exception, a player may practice putting or chipping on the green of the hole just completed or on the teeing area of the next hole.’ This week’s question; On the 9th hole, a player’s tee shot comes to rest on the practice green, how must the player proceed? a. Play the ball as it lies on the practice green b. Take free relief at the nearest point of relief c. They can choose to do a or b Have a good week, happy golfing. Mark Coltman Club Manager