Author: Kay B

We had a beautiful day for golf. Nineteen members came out to play PPLN, and there were 9 “Open Day” guests who followed the field.

Here are the results:
Closest-To-Pin: $3 per hole won
Hole #2
Jenny Dillon 21’ 1-1/2”
Debbie Kelly 23’ 3”

Hole #7
Cathy Fancey 22’ 4-1/2”
Deborah Veatch 28’ 4”

Hole #14
Cathy Fancey 24’ 7”

Hole #17
Mary Watkins 13’ 7”

CHIP-INS *** $19 CARRYOVER *** NO WINNER TODAY

First Flight Net Winners:
1st Place – Frances Shipilov Net 70, $6.00
2nd Place – Mary Watkins Net 72, $5.00

Second Flight Net Winners:
1st Place – Kay Gschwend, Net 70, $6.00
2nd Place – Sandy Mize, Net 72, $5.00

Overall Low Net Winner – Cathy Fancey, Net 66, $8.00
Overall Low Gross Winner – Cathy Fancey, Gross 90

Overall Low Putts – Frances Shipilov, 28 putts, $8.00

Next Tuesday is projected to have terrific weather… Look forward to seeing you on the course.

Subject: Fwd: KAY SMITH MEMORIAL GUEST DAY – FEBRUARY 28

We were fortunate to have beautiful weather for the KAY SMITH MEMORIAL GUEST
DAY. It was a tremendous success with 38 members and 29 guests coming out
to play and pay tribute to one of the finest ladies to play the game.

The format was one-best-net-ball, and the winners were:

Guest Flight:
1st Place
Mary Watkins
Donna Ybarra
Lani Maloney
Cheree Mendonsa

2nd Place
Shelly Morgan
Nonie Greenfield
Carolyn Barnes
Verena Esparza

3rd Place
Julie Hanson
Raquel Myers
Fe Estrera
Terry Ketchel

4th Place
Janet McCarthy
Sue Reyes
Cathy Boaz

5th Place
Sandy Mize
Lisa Bates
Peggie Schuitemaker
Sondi Schnee

Member-Only Flight:
1st Place
Sandy Smith
Frances Shipilov
Jeanne Zwemer
Susan Leeper

2nd Place
Annette Krey
Dana Wardstrom
Bonnie Ladd
Cathy Fancey

Closest-to-Pin Contest Winners:
Member – Hole #2 – Joanne Smith, 2′ 6-3/4″
Member – Hole # 17 – Jenny Dillon, 5′ 1″
Guest – Hole #7 – Cheree Mendonsa, 9′ 4″
Guest – Hole #14 – Gayle Deloach, 36′ 2″

Chip-ins ($16.50 each)
Susan Leeper, Hole #1
Sandy Mize, Hole #12

Birdies: Hole #
Annette Krey 8,18
Jenny Dillon 17
Donna Ybarra 5
Lani Maloney 2
Mary Watkins 7
Lin Lenson 6
Joanne Smith 2
Cindy Aafedt 10

We had a wonderful buffet Cobb Salad and Soup bar, with brownies for
dessert. Many thanks to the Chef, kitchen staff and dining room staff for
providing such a lovely lunch. Many thanks to Jon Miller and the Pro Shop
Staff for their support of this event.

I heard a few people suggest that our February Guest Day always be a KAY
SMITH MEMORIAL GUEST DAY. Such is the love felt for our dear friend.

Ladies:

Here is my Rules article that will be in next month’s DBGCC Newsletter. I thought it would be good to let you read it now, especially if the brave ones are going to get out there this week and play in the mud and wind.

The Hazards of Wintertime Golf.

What are you allowed to do if your ball is in standing water, covered by leaves, covered in mud, or gets blown by the wind?

Standing Water

Due to the recent heavy rains there is standing water in many places on our course. What are you allowed to do when you find your ball in this water, or to make your shot your feet are in the water? Under the Rules of Golf “Casual water” (standing water) is considered an “Abnormal Ground Condition” and as such you are allowed free relief. To get this relief the water must be visible before or after you take your stance. The ground just being wet is not enough. You are allowed a one club length relief at the nearest point where the water no longer interferes, and then drop a ball making sure it is no closer to the hole. You are allowed to clean your ball before the drop, and there is no penalty.

Leaves covering your ball.

During this time of year it can be hard to find your ball, especially if it is covered by leaves. Be very careful when searching for your ball as if you accidentally move it during your search you will incur a one stroke penalty and your ball must be replaced. If you do find your ball covered in leaves you are allowed to remove them, as they are loose impediments, but be very careful. If you move your ball when removing the leaves you will get a one stroke penalty, and you must replace it, Rule 18-2.

Mud covering your ball.

When you are out on the course in the normal course of play simply remember that you are required to play the ball where is lies and in what state it lies in. We all would love to flick the mud off our ball, but as they say, it is just the “rub of the green”. If you clean your ball, unless you are allowed to under a specific Rule, you must replace it and you incur a one stroke penalty. Sadly, you have to wait until your ball is on the green to clean it.

Wind blowing your ball.

If on a windy day your ball is at rest anywhere on the course and it is moved by wind gusts there is no penalty and you must play the ball where it ends up. A player must be absolutely certain that they did not move the ball themselves, but there’s no penalty if the wind moves it.

I hope this helps you.
Hilary

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