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Issue No. 44 July 2018

Editor: John Salter

Dave Thorne reports on his first few months as Captain

Although my Captaincy (owing to Graham’s unfortunate illness) started at the

beginning of May, this was not something I was prepared for. Its been somewhat

hectic over the last 2 months with both fulfilling my ongoing role of Vice Captain,

with organising match teams and the realisation that Captain’s Day fell within 6

weeks !. As it turned out it couldn’t have gone better. I’ve had fantastic support

from the Committee and Senior members themselves, particularly with their

generous donations on Captain’s Day, raising £632 for the Cornelia de Lange

Foundation, my chosen charity. On a personal note, I’ve also managed to bring my

handicap down from 17 to 14. Pressure what pressure – ha ha ! mind you I can

only see it going one way from here on !

As you know Mark Paxton has now taken on the role of Vice Captain which is great news. We have

completed 7 of the 19 matches this year which continue to the end of October. Our results to date have

been mixed with having won 3 and lost 4, with our games won being 21 each, so pretty even !. Although

we have a hardcore of members who play regularly, which is fantastic, we are regularly short of one or two

players for each match which causes problems. If you’ve never played in a match, give it a go. We

compete against various standards of golfers, we play some lovely courses and you will be made very

welcome as part of our team. It’s also a great way of meeting like-minded seniors. Match sheets

requesting players go up on our Seniors’ notice board and are also available to view with other

competition sheets at roll-ups. So please give it some thought and either put your name down or discuss

with Mark or myself.

It is great to see so many members turning up for roll-ups, averaging around 40, and the random nature of

the draw ensures all members get the opportunity to play with other members, thus avoiding the potential

for any cliques. If you have any issues you wish to raise about anything affecting our Seniors’ Section

please feel free to do so with either myself or Mark or indeed any of our committee members.

We have an active calendar with numerous competitions.

So all that’s left for me to say, is enjoy your golf and good luck.

Features: P1 Captain’s Report

P2 Shaun O’Reilly Cup

P3 Peter Baker’s Profile

P5 Competition Winners

P6 Captain’s Charity Day

P8 Dave Stephenson and Bridge

P10 Brian Kirkup’s Obituary

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The Shaun O’Reilly Cup was held on Thursday, 5th

April, 2018. The winner

was Dave Fleure. Shaun is inset.

The format for the Shaun O’Reilly Cup was the a same as in previous years, the only

difference being that those with shots left after playing the 18 holes continued their round

with a marker and marked the spot where they finished, rather than play their additional

shots in a play-off at a later date.

The winner, Dave Fleure, finished 10 yards from the 1st pin.

The play-off finished as follows:

1st Dave Fleure, 10 yds from 1st pin

2nd Dave Stephenson 133 yds from 1st pin

3rd David Williams 166 yds from 1st pin

4th Mark Jeffrey 170 yds from 1st pin

5th John Economides in the 18th hole (on countback)

6th Peter Baker in the 18th hole. Technology is child’s play I was having trouble with my computer, so I called Jaden, the 9 year old next door, whose bedroom looks like Mission

Control and asked him to come over. Jaden tapped a couple of keys and solved the problem.

As he was walking away, I called after him, “So, what was wrong?”

He replied that it was an “ID ten T” error.

I didn’t want to appear stupid, but nonetheless inquired: “ID ten T error? What’s that in case I need to fix it again?”

Jaden grinned. “Haven’t you ever heard of an ‘ID ten T error’ before?”

“No,” I replied.

“Write it down and I think you’ll figure it out,” he said.

So I wrote down: ID IO T. I used to like the little horror.

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Mick Bellamy on the 7th

playing a tricky trap shot.

Peter Baker takes time out from toiling at the check-in desk, to write a selective

account of his life thus far.

When John asked me to write this, I thought….no problem. But as time passed, I began to

realise that it is not possible to sum up one’s 75 years of existence on two pages of A4, so I

have only included some life-changing events and occurrences that nowadays would be

considered by some to be non-PC.

Childhood

Living as I did 10 minutes walk or 2 minutes bike-ride from Mitcham Common in Croydon,

Surrey (as it was then, until London swallowed us up), during my pre-teen years, I could be

found wandering or riding alone or with a mate around the expanses of the common or

beyond, only returning home when my empty stomach would tell me it was tea time……no

watches in those days, and certainly no parental knowledge of what I was up to or indeed

where I was.

Almost every Saturday, with my older brother, John, I would go down to the end of our road

and catch a trolleybus (remember them?) to football matches at Chelsea, Charlton, Fulham,

Arsenal or Spurs, or alternatively go to the White City to watch athletics. Just imagine today

the sight of a young teenager and his younger brother travelling into London on a regular

basis, and then entering sports’ venues unaccompanied.

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Still….loads of good memories of seeing Stanley Matthews, Jimmy Greaves et al, even Peter

Baker, who was then a Spurs defender; seeing Chris Chataway beating the “unbeatable”

Vladimir Kuts and setting a new 5000 metres World record;

sitting behind Arthur Wint, a 440 yard runner from Jamaica

who had the longest running-stride length known at that time;

seeing MacDonald Bailey’s last 100 yards race before he

became a professional rugby league player.

I vividly remember one day being taken out of school at the

age of 12, with Rodney, a fellow chorister from our church

choir, into a taxi to take us to the Central Hall Westminster,

where we were met by our choirmaster, to sing the National Anthem to the Queen Mother,

who was opening something or other! I swear, to this day, that our parents were not

informed, and indeed neither Rodney nor I were told beforehand that this was to happen. It

just wouldn’t be allowed to happen today!

Teenage years……..you don’t want to know!

Work

Like most school leavers of our time, if we didn’t go to Uni. or College, we drifted for a few

years from job to job, but the job I settled with for a length of time was as an apprentice with

the Rotameter Mfg Co, which manufactured rotameters! Pretty mundane

until the love of my life, Maggie (see photo), got a job in the art

department, and with whom, 50 years later, I am still sharing a pretty

fantastic existence. It was she who suggested I follow my dream to

become a teacher; and the rest, they say, is history: 2 children, 4

grandchildren and 1 and a bit great-grandchildren....and counting!

Retirement

Now the fun began…….holidays abroad to visit

places we only dreamed of like the United States

(see photo), while I was working and bringing up a

family; getting that electric piano, saxophone

and bass I had

always desired

but never could/ or

should afford; playing in bands, doing gigs with my band

Cut a Caper (see photo); taking up golf, when before there

was never time nor finances to do so; totally enjoying what

life has to offer!!

Making friends and sharing great experiences, not just working with colleagues intent on

living their own lives.

And why not!

The future......more of the same please.

Chris Chataway setting the pace for

Roger Bannister, May 6, 1956

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Competition Winners 2011-2018 Competition 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

Shaun O’Reilly Cup

Robin Cooper

John Economides

Dave Atkins

Ted Woodward

Ted Woodward

Ian Wallace

James Hewlett

Dave Fleure

Aston & Toole Trophy

Andy David

Dave Thorne

Glyn Lee Jim Duffield Roy Davies

Mike Browne

Robert Ingram

Paul Campion

Summer Salver

Paul Dunne

Neil Platt

Brian Deacon

Charlie Glover

Frank Williams

Michael Taylor

Dave Stephen- son

Autumn Shield

J Fossey B Letch

Peter Metcalf/ John Salter

John Econ- omides/ Nick Yelland

Brian Mackett Paul Smith

Roy Davies Charlie Glover

Brian Bolton Mike Wherrett

Richard Day David Williams

Plate Cup/ 10

thAnniv’ry

Sng Trophy

Mike Lacey

Tom Mc Conville

Roy Davies Peter Broadway

Paul Smith

Dave Thorne

Michael Taylor

Singles Knockout Cup

Glyn Lee

Frank Williams

D Attkins Charlie Glover

Jim Duffield

Frank Williams

Jim Duffield

Three Club Trophy

Ted Woodward

Brian Kirkup

J Barber Jerry Hawkins

Mike Browne Graham Hill David Atkins

Yellow Ball Team Trophy

J Brown M Rogers J Econ- Omides

B. Bolton Nanette Taylor J. Ashby

R Burrows G Holt P Smith T Taylor

P. Broadway Ian Wallace Robin Mowe Harry Sykes

P Broadway, J Kavanagh, D Fleure, G Hill

M. Bellamy D. Williams A. McCann B. Panesar

D. Thorne D. Fleure B. Panasar M. Paxton

Captain’s Day Trophy

J Umney J Econ- omides

Peter Julyan

Dave Atkins

Hugh Josty Roy Davies

Brian Mackett

James Hewlett

Seniors’ Champion

Paul Dunne

Charlie Berry

Brian Deacon

John Umney Jim Duffield

Roger Burrows

James Hewlett

Seniors nett Champion

David Mansell

Nanette Taylor

David Fleure

John Umney Jim Duffield

John Econ omides

James Hewlett

Brian Farman Vase

J Fossey M Taylor

John Umney Peter Hasler

Charlie Glover Frank Williams

John Barber Peter Law

Graham Hill Terry Woodward

Andrew McCann Dave Thorne

Robert Ingram Keith Jaynes

Dave Corbett Robert Ingram

Merit League Division 1

Roger Burrows

Peter Julyan

Frank Williams

Paul Smith Frank Williams

John Econ omides

D. Thorne (Summer Eclectic)

Merit League Division 2

Brian Bolton

Peter Metcalf

Harry Sykes

Brian Mackett

P Broadway/ John Economides -

Mick Bellamy

J. Barber (Summer Eclectic)

Summer Merit

Charlie Glover

Pairs Knockout

R Davies M Taylor

D. Atkins F. Williams

J Econ omides N Yelland

Still to be played

D Atlins F Williams

J Duffield M Wherrett

John Econ--omides David Stephen- son

Jerry Hawkins Memorial Trophy

Peter Planterose/ Dave Thorne

C. Berry D. Fleure

Keith Jaynes Peter Baker

Division 1 medals:

Roy Davies (April); Jim Duffield (May); Steve Bland (June); Mick Ryding (July); (August); (September); (October)

Division 2 medals:

David Mansell (April); Paul Campion (May); Tony Mackay (June); Peter Baker (July); (August); (September); (October)

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Our Captain, Dave Thorne, reflects on his Charity Day, held on Monday, 11th June , 2018

My Seniors’ Captain’s Charity day was a great success, which I enjoyed immensely.

Judging by the feedback a great day was had by all. The sun shone throughout the day with

52 Seniors clocking in for the shotgun start. The generosity of the members was amazing,

providing raffle prizes (more than those present) and donations, even from those who

couldn't attend. My charity was on behalf of the Cornelia de Lange Syndrome Foundation,

for which we have raised £632. Many thanks to everyone.

The raffle and speed-timed putting competition was overseen by my wife Hilary and Denise

Fleure, with help from Tony Hopkins. “Strictly's” got nothing on some of the fancy

footwork on show, which raised plenty of laughs !

Driving round the course was great fun, hearing plenty of tales of woe, exchanging banter

and dishing out bananas, chocs and drinks to weary golfers.

After retiring to the bar post-match, members headed upstairs for a meal of fillet of chicken

in a cream sauce, dauphinoise potatoes and vegetables.

The presentation started with my wishing a speedy recovery to Graham, who had started the

year as Captain but had unfortunately had to withdraw due to illness. We hope to see him

resume Captaincy in 2020. Then followed my declaring a brief EGM to formalise the

appointment of Mark Paxton as Vice Captain with a unanimous show of hands.

Congratulations Mark.

Following a brief update on my Charity, thanks were then given to the ground staff for

keeping the course in great condition; to Emma and the catering/bar staff for providing a

terrific meal and service; to Lee and Carl for both the raffle donation and speedy prep. of the

match results; to Robin, Peter and Jim for overseeing the check-in and issue of comp. cards

(what a great job they do) and to Hilary and Denise for looking after the raffle and the

putting.

Prizes were then presented (for the individual stapleford) as follows:

Overall Winner of the Captain’s Day Trophy: Peter Sly (44 points)

1st Division: 1st

Peter Sly (44 points)

2nd

Mark Paxton (41 points)

3rd

Mike Wherrett (40 points)

2nd

Division: 1st Joe Ashby (43 points)

2nd

Bill Panesar (39 points)

3rd

Hugh Josty (37 points)

Putting Competition (left handed): Paul Campion (30.8sec)

Longest Drive (10th

hole): Jim Duffield (373 yards, his measurement not ours !)

Nearest the Pin (16th

hole): Mike Wherrett

Following the prize-giving Dave thanked all the Seniors for their terrific support and

generosity throughout the day.

Photographs of the winners, appear overleaf.

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Quiz questions. Test your knowledge. Answers at bottom of page

1. In the 2017 Championship at Royal Birkdale, which South African golfer

became the first in history to record a sub 63 score in a Major, when he

recorded an 8 below par 62?

2. Which Swedish golfer who retired in 2008 with 90 international titles, is widely regarded as the best ever female player?

3. What is Tiger Woods’ real first name? 4. Which golf resort and hotel, in Wishaw, Warwickshire, has hosted the Ryder

Cup four times? 5. Which TWO players have won nine major championships, making them joint

fourth, in the all-time list behind Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods and Walter Hagen?

6. Under the rules of golf, what’s the maximum number of clubs allowed in a player’s golf bag during a round?

7. The Masters, the first Major of the year, is the only Major held at the same location each year: name the city which hosts the tournament.

8. Which common slang term is often used for the clubhouse (or even sometimes a pub, close to the course)?

Answers:

1. Branden Grace 2. Annika Sorenstam 3.Eldrick (Eldrick Tont Woods is his real full name) 4.The Belfry 5.Ben Hogan and Gary Player 6.Fourteen 7.Augusta 8.The nineteenth hole.

Paul Campion Joe Ashby Jim Duffield

Captain &Vice Captain Peter Sly Hugh Josty

Mike Wherrett Bill Panesar Mark Paxton

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Dave Stephenson is Chairman of the Bedford “No Fear Bridge Club” and in this article poses the

question: “Ever thought of playing bridge to complement Seniors’ Golf?”

For those not familiar with bridge, it is the world’s most popular card game

with an estimated 200 million players worldwide. By comparison there are

around 60 million regular golfers worldwide. Interestingly, there does seem

to be a strong link between the two games with over 20% of golf clubs in the

UK stating that they have bridge sections that meet on a regular basis. That

may surprise those who are not familiar with bridge, but in fact there are

many parallels between the two games. Rather like golf and especially for

those of us who are slightly more senior, bridge has many benefits, notably:

• Bridge is a very social game and is a great way to meet new people. It can be played at many different

levels, ranging from a social get together, right up to local, national and international competitions.

Bridge offers a unique combination of challenges. With every deal of the cards different, success

depends on a combination of technique, teamwork and tactics.

• Bridge is a game for all ages. Rather like golf, bridge is a competitive activity that all generations can

play together and all have an equal chance of winning. It is a game that you can spend your whole life

studying, learning and playing yet never fully master; again rather like golf!

• Bridge is good for the mind and is a mental workout unlike any other. It is one of the few activities to

stimulate both halves of the brain in equal measure. Playing bridge uses and develops logical thinking,

inferential analysis, problem-solving skills, sequencing, visualization, lateral thinking, long and short-

term memory, observation and psychology.

• Bridge brings health benefits. It is believed that bridge can boost the immune system through its

stimulation of the dorsolateral cortex, which is involved in the higher order brain functions needed to

play the game. Playing bridge regularly will keep your brain young and your mind alert and recent

research has suggested that it may even stave off degenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s.

Bridge is a partnership game requiring four players with each player

sitting opposite his partner and has two main parts: theBidding (also

called the Auction) and the Play. The game is played with a standard

deck of 52 playing cards which are dealt so that each player has 13 cards.

The cards of each suit are ranked from the ace (highest) through to the

two (lowest), and for bidding purposes the suits are ranked spades

(highest), hearts, diamonds and clubs (lowest). The ranking is for

bidding purposes only. In the play all suits are equal, unless one suit has

been named as trumps, then it beats all the others. The object in bridge play is to win tricks for your side. A

trick consists of four cards, one from each player in turn, clockwise around the table. Hence, there are 13

tricks to be won on each deal.

Bridge extends the concept of bidding into an auction, where partnerships compete to take a contract,

specifying how many tricks they will need to take in order to receive points, and also specifying the trump

suit (or no trump, meaning that there will be no trump suit). Players take turns to call in a clockwise order.

Eventually, the player who bids the highest contract - which is determined by the contract's level, as well as

the trump suit or no trump -wins the contract for their partnership. After the contract is decided, and the first

lead is made, the declarer's partner (dummy) lays his cards face up on the table, and the declarer plays the

dummy's cards as well as his/her own. The opposing partnership is called the defenders and their goal is to

stop the declarer fulfilling his/her contract.

Once all the cards have been played, the hand is scored: if the declaring side make their contract, they

receive points based on the level of the contract, with some trump suits being worth more points than others

and no trump being the highest, as well as bonus points for overtricks. But if the declarer fails to fulfil the

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contract, the defenders receive points depending on the declaring side's undertricks (the number of tricks

short of the contract).

The "declarer" is the player who first mentions the suit or

no-trump that becomes the final contract.

The "dummy" is declarer’s partner.

The opponent team is on "defence".

The player to the left of the declarer starts the play by

making the "opening lead". He names the suit and the

other players have to play a card in that suit if they have

one. Otherwise they can ruff (trump) with a card in the

trump suit or discard any other card.

We currently don’t have a bridge section at Pavenham Park, but the

Ladies Section have started informal bridge classes on a Tuesday afternoon after golf and perhaps this will

develop into a more formal activity.

For those wishing to learn bridge or take a refresher course, tuition is available at Bedford Retirement Centre

( http://www.recbedford.co.uk/courses_allyear.html ). For those wishing to play more competitively, a good

starting point is “Bedford No Fear Bridge Club” ( http://www.bridgewebs.com/bedfordnofear/ ) which meets

each week on a Thursday, Friday and Sunday to play duplicate bridge. Details can be found on the website

together with useful links to information on playing bridge, or you can ask me.

It doesn’t pay to lie.

A couple of chaps got stranded in the snow and decided to walk across the fields to the nearest house. They

eventually stumbled across a farm and an attractive lady answered the door. She invited them in, gave them

something to drink and eat and one of the men plucked up the courage to ask if she had anywhere they could

stay the night.

She said it was a bit embarrassing, since she was recently widowed and if word got round she had put them

up for the night, tongues might begin to wag. She did, however, eventually agree to let them sleep in one of

the barns.

Come the morning, the weather had improved so they made an early start to find their car.

About nine months later, Jack got an unexpected letter from a lawyer and finally deduced it was from the

lawyer of the widow who had offered them shelter for the night.

Driving into work with Bob later that morning, he asked: “Do you remember that attractive lady who let us

sleep in the barn that night we got stuck in the bad weather?”

Bob said he remembered so Jack continued: “You crafty monkey. You sneaked into the house during the

night and gave her my name instead of yours, didn’t you?”

Bob’s face turned bright red as he confessed: “Well, as a matter of fact I did. I’m sorry. Why do you ask?”

“No reason,” replied Jack. “It’s just that she’s just died and left me everything.”

Oh dear, children

Discussing the subject of whales, the teacher tells little Alicia that it is physically impossible for a whale to

swallow a man, because even though the animal is a huge mammal, its throat is very small.

“But Jonah was swallowed by a whale,” says the little girl.

“I’m telling you, Alicia, that it is impossible,” replies the teacher, rather annoyed.

“OK. When I go to paradise, I will ask Jonah.”

“And if Jonah went to hell?”

“Then you can ask him yourself, miss.”

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A service celebrating Brian Alexander Kirkup (Brian to you and me) was held at the Norse Road Crematorium, Bedford on 29th May 2018. He died on 22nd April, aged 86, (Not easy to recognise the pin-up Brylcream Boy in the photograph is it).

It was a very simple service and three pieces of music said a lot about his love for music and for his dear wife: “Love me Tender” by Elvis Presley; “Moonlight Serenade” by Glenn Miller and “You got it” by Roy Orbison. Tony Mackay writes: “With the sad news that Brian Kirkup has died, many of the members have been reminded of his humble and friendly character. He was a long-standing member of PP, who came to golf late in life after an illustrious career as a professional footballer with Northampton Town, Aldershot and Reading. He often said that

finding golf was the best thing that happened to him outside his marriage and family

“He was a founder member of the long running FLAGS matches (Friday Leisure and Golf Society). Brian always had a kind word to say about his fellow golfers and was no mean golfer himself, with his famous 'banana shot' off the tee, which often moved 50 to 100 metres from left to right, but mostly ended up where he wanted it to be. He won several prizes over the years as well as holing in one on the 6th at Pavenham

“Although he was a talented and successful footballer, he was modest about his achievements. As a young man he was a PT instructor in the army and described his condition in those days as ' fit as a butcher's dog'. Photographs on his walls at home traced some of his athletic achievements. It was not generally known that he was also a keen classical music follower and attended the Philharmonia concerts in Bedford for years. His favorite piece was a Rachmaninov Piano Concerto. Once Margaret died, Brian lost a vital part of his life but continued to play golf until he was forced to retire. “He will be missed by all who knew him and leaves some fond memories for some”

The family’s chosen charity was “The Jeff Astle Foundation”, which supported research into CTE (chronic traumatic encephalopathy) and a sample of Brian’s brain was donated for research into CTE. His son Alan said that the reason for choosing this charity was that his dad played at a time then the ball could get very heavy, was stitched with a lace and there wasn’t the protection given to players with a head injury as there is today. He said: “I know from my own playing experience that when I was knocked out on the pitch, which happened on three occasions, the trainer would administer smelling salts and ask how many fingers was he holding up. Then you carried on.” What is CTE? Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy is a degenerative brain disease found in athletes, military veterans, and others with a history of repetitive brain trauma. CTE has a long history and was first described in 1928, when a Dr. Harrison Martland described a group of boxers as having “punch drunk syndrome.”In CTE, a protein called Tau forms clumps that slowly spread throughout the brain, killing brain cells. CTE has been seen in people as young as 17, but symptoms do not generally begin appearing until years after the onset of head impacts. Early symptoms of CTE affect a patient’s mood and behaviour. Some common changes include impulse control problems, aggression, depression and paranoia.

As the disease progresses, some patients may experience problems with thinking and memory, including memory loss, confusion, impaired judgment, and eventually progressive dementia. Cognitive

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including memory loss, confusion, impaired judgement and eventually progressive dementia. Cognitive symptoms tend to appear later than mood and behavioral symptoms, and generally first appear in a patient’s 40s or 50s. Patients may exhibit one or both symptom clusters. In some cases, symptoms worsen with time (even if the patient suffers no additional head impacts). In other cases, symptoms may be stable for years before worsening.

A seat was donated by the family to the Club in Brian’s memory and is sited

alongside the putting green. The inscription reads: “Never knowingly

underclubbed.”

Ask members who knew him, what that means.

A full profile of Brian’s life appeared in the May 2012, 25th

edition of InPutt.

Dave Thorne’s diary note of a recent Cycle Fundraiser (Written prior to the event) Nick my son, who belongs to Minehead Cycling club, will be participating in the Northern Coast to Coast challenge on the 23rd June, cycling from Seascale (Lake District coast) to Whitby (North Yorks coast) in a day. The route is a 150 miles with 4500 metres of ascent taking in the infamous Hardknott and Wrynose Pass amongst other slopes on the way. It is an organised ride but he will be riding solo. He has already raised over £4k in sponsorship for the Cornelia de Lange Syndrome Foundation (CdLS), which is amazing. We shall be holidaying with them before and after the ride, and of course, making sure he finishes!. (Written after the event)

We've just returned from Saltburn north of Whitby following Nick's coast to coast ride. I did the trip by car

and met him at several feed stations. Fantastic scenery but what a gruelling route that is ! I thought I'd find

a nice quiet country pub for lunch but had so much driving to do, and trying to keep ahead of Nick (down

one hill I clocked some cyclists doing 40mph) there was no time. Best plans and all that.....!

His ride started from the jetty at Seascale at 5.15am, through the Lake District passes of Hardknott and

Wrynose, through the Yorkshire Dales, across the flat Vale of York and finally the northern valley of the

Yorkshire Moors, finishing by the sea at Whitby at 4.20pm. 11hrs, which was a pretty good time even with

stopping to take a few pictures en route for memories of the ride !

The great news is that he raised 7k for CdLS. Amazing !

Stop Press news from Graham Hill

My diagnosis has been confirmed as Dermatomyositis. This rare condition is currently being

managed with steroids and will hopefully be controlled with alternative medication later in

the year.

Currently, physical activity is out of the question but the consultants will set up a course of

physio and exercises later in the year, to re-build the damaged muscles, so golf should re-

commence in the new year.

I am grateful for the decision to co-opt me onto the committee as I am very keen to remain

involved with the Seniors’ Section until I return as a playing member.

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Pavenham Park Golf Club

New Golf Rules - January 2019

New Golf Rules are being implemented on 1st January 2019 to modernise the game and

speed up play.

As of 1st January 2019 Golf Courses are being given the discretion to mark all hazards with

Red Posts to simplify the dropping procedure. In relation to this we are currently updating

all our water hazards with New Red Hazard Posts to ensure we are compliant by this date.

All water hazards will then be defined as Penalty Areas.

Relief from a Penalty Area (marked Red):

- Play the ball as it lies

- 1 Shot Penalty: Drop a ball at the original spot last shot was played from

- 1 Shot Penalty: Drop a ball on a line from the pin thru the point of entry as far back as you

want

- 1 Shot Penalty: Drop a ball within 2 club lengths of point of entry (no nearer the hole)

- 1 Shot Penalty: Drop a ball equidistant on the other side of the hazard (this option being

removed 1st Jan 2019)

Other New Rules as at 1st January 2019: (please refer to the R&A Website for full details)

Dropping procedure will now be performed from knee height

Relief measured with longest club (but not a putter)

No penalty for a double hit

New Local Rule for Out of ounds Lost all available to Club Committee

- Play ball from original positiontee under penalty of 1 shot

- Drop a ball on an arc from agreed point it crossed out of bounds lost to a point on the

edge of your own fairway (inc 2 club lengths onto the fairway) under penalty of 2 shots, not

nearer the hole

Putting Green rules

- Players may putt with the flag left in

(please note retrieving the ball by stuffing your hand into the hole cup damaging the edge

of the hole or by aggressively pulling the flagstick up will not be appreciated by fellow

players or greenkeeping team)

- spike marks and damage on the line of your putt may be repaired

nplayable ball in a bunker may be dropped outside the bunker under penalty of 2 shots

Lost ball search reduced from mins to 3mins only

If you would like to contribute a piece, which you feel might be of interest to InPutt readers, please do not

hesitate to let me have it.

I would particularly like to hear from those of you who have a hobby or interest or event (e.g. holiday, visit to a

concert, first day at work etc.) that you would be prepared to tell others about.

John Salter 01234 713653 johnsalter7@btinternet.com