A trial of reversing the two starting tees has been in place since May 3, 2023. This trial was put in place to determine if we would realise the following benefits: 

• Playing groups getting away quicker on a par 5
• Improve starters' view to tee box
• Improving the overall average speed of rounds

After almost 11 weeks of the trial and receiving feedback of average round times we have determined the trial did not help in achieving our objectives, therefore the Golf Committee has decided we should revert to the starting tee sequence prior to the commencement of the trial, commencing Tuesday, August 1^st.

We have however discussed at length how we may assist in speeding up our competition rounds and are of the opinion we could do this by introducing compulsory call-ups at three of our par 3 holes.

The compulsory call-ups will be on the 4^th, 13^th & 15^th. To do this, and comply with our safety obligations, we will be installing safety fences at these holes to provide protection for players to take refuge upon signalling to the next group on the tee (to hit up).

Players will only be required to call up if the group behind is on the tee waiting to be called up.

We expect the installation of the safety fences to be completed by the end of August 2023. We will advise when the compulsory call-up officially commences.

• A new Golf Information board has been installed between the 1^st & 10^th tees, we would like to remind all golfers to check the electronic notice screen (behind the Pro's desk) regarding the event for the day & other information.
• We have increased the number of rakes in the bigger bunkers with just a couple more to be included. Thanks to those players who are placing the rakes with handles pointing out enabling easy and quick retrieval of rakes.
• We would like to remind all golfers NO "gimmes" are allowed in competition rounds - all putts must be played unless you are picking up.

On an interesting note, we have had only two men (playing in comps) have a hole-in-one so far this year. Our yearly average is around 11 per year! Hopefully, you're next!

Happy golfing everyone,
WGC Captain - Tony Calleja.

Our President Jeni & her team organised a bus trip to Hawks Nest Golf Club where we all enjoyed a wonderful day of golf, trivia, lunch and friendship.

Member's notices

• We wish to remind all players if they are not playing in the competition to cross their names off the timesheet so others can get a game
• All players are reminded to enter their scorecards into the computer or on the app as soon as they finish their round so we can keep track of round times.
• We encourage all players to use the app for scoring if possible