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Home cooked Thai cuisine
Travel home safely
Reciprocal club
Honolulu
Using the yardage guide
Golf
excellenceSolid fuel for the body
Autumn 2010ISSUE 143
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orange-orange (c + calcium)
tropical citrus (b + guarana)
green tea (c + green tea extract)
fruit punch (b + electrolytes)
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Contents
General Manager: Mr. Sam Clayton
Discovery Bay Golf Club Limited Valley Road, Discovery Bay Lantau Island
Hong Kong
Tel: (852) 2987 7273
Fax: (852) 2987 5900
Website: www.dbgc.hk
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The Discovery Bay Golf Club magazine is published four times a year. Opinions expressed in the magazine are not necessarily those of the Club.
Cover Image: Honolulu Country Club
2 General Manager’s Message
3 Change to fee structure
4 Practice makes perfect
6 Dealing with muscle knots
7 Autumn special offer
8 Reciprocal club – Honolulu
10 Golf excellence – solid fuel for the body
12 The Rules of Golf
14 Golf etiquette
15 Using the yardage guide
16 Home cooked Thai cuisine
17 Russian art
18 Ladies section
19 Tournament news and schedule
20 A safe journey home
21 The Jazz on the Green line up
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Dear Members
Welcome to the Autumn edition of the Discovery Bay Golf Club Magazine. I believe the title of Club Magazine rather than Club newsletter is now warranted, as the content and publishing now involved in this quarterly publication certainly merits the title of Magazine.
The comments, information and suggestions now being received from Members on various aspects of the Club are very encouraging indeed. This is truly a sign of Members feeling at ease in approaching the Management with suggestions that the Club will act on as long as the suggestion is deemed for the betterment of the Club, once all considerations are taken into account. Please feel free to contact me at any time on [email protected] to share your ideas, or simply drop a note into the suggestion boxes placed around the Club.
On behalf of the Members and Club Management, but specifically the Lady Members, we would like to thank Mrs. Marsha Ko, who has now stepped down as the DBGC Ladies Captain. Marsha devoted much of her time to creating ideas and initiatives that have seen the Ladies of DBGC establish a benchmark for Ladies of the other Clubs in both Hong Kong and Macau. Marsha could not have done this on her own, of course, and has received tremendous support from fellow committee members Mrs. Fudjiati Hung, Mrs. Alicia Ma, Mrs. Vikki Van, Mrs. Kim Keun Joo, Mrs. Chisako Kubota and Mrs. Sally Kim. Thank you Ladies!
We would now like to welcome the incoming DBGC Ladies Captain, Ms. Rebecca Lueng. The Club is confident that Rebecca will continue with the forward-thinking tradition that Marsha established. Rebecca has already introduced a regular Ladies page in the DBGC Magazine. Rebecca also has grand plans for the Ladies that will undoubtedly see the tradition go from strength to strength.
Stage two of the irrigation works is now complete with 15 holes having been upgraded. The final stage of the project is expected to commence in late February next
year and is scheduled to be complete by next September. I am sure you will agree that the many improvements to the infrastructure of the course, such as new cart paths and new tee boxes, have certainly improved the overall image of the course and to the benefit of all Members.
The Club recently sent the head chef to Thailand to learn the art of the Thai cuisine. In this edition of the Magazine we have given details of what he experienced on his culinary journey. A special thanks for the trip goes to our corporate affiliated hotel, the Siri Sathorn, Bangkok. The dedicated professionals of this wonderful establishment, which is led by General Manager Mr. Tanin Nonnatee, made the Chef’s trip very worthwhile and I’m sure your taste buds will agree when you sample his newly created Thai dishes!
The Club was recently contacted by US-based golf publication - Golf Course Industry Magazine, as the editors had heard from sources regarding the initiative that the Club had taken on the approach to golf etiquette, or should I say lack of … This inspired the editor to write a feature story on the approach taken by the Club, as it is an issue that most golf courses have to deal with. Please log on to the link below, and let’s all take some pride in our beloved golf course!
Happy golfing!
http://golfcourseindustry.texterity.com/golfcourseindustry/201007?sub_id=QezLn3in3FD5#pg75
Sam ClaytonGeneral Manager
GENERAL MANAGER’S MESSAGE
Dear Members,
You have undoubtedly noticed the many improvements that have taken place on the golf course and in the clubhouse over the past three years. Among those many projects, the key improvement has been the irrigation project, which will enhance the turf condition through improved water management. In consideration of the substantial improvement costs and rising operation costs it has become necessary for us to review the fee structure, which has not been adjusted since 2008. The new fees will take effect on October 1, 2010.
The monthly fees will be raised by approximately 6.7 percent from October 2010. Please refer to the list of revised fees below, including the new rates for Members’ guests.
We trust that you will continue to enjoy the facilities and services provided to you as a Member and that you as a Member will not only be proud to introduce your guests, but ultimately your investment will be maintained.
Yours SincerelyClub Management
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New Rates Effective 1 October, 2010 Current Adjusted to
MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION FEES
Individual (single status) HK$1,900.00 HK$2,040.00Corporate (family status) HK$2,030.00 HK$2,180.00Junior with 3 star rating NIL HK$150.00Junior with 2 star rating NIL HK$100.00Junior with 1 star rating NIL HK$50.00
GREEN FEES WEEKDAYS (inclusive of daily lockers)
Members’ guests HK$730.00 HK$780.00 Visitors HK$1,650.00 HK$1,700.00
WEEKENDS (inclusive of daily lockers)
Members’ guests 1st HK$1,650.00 HK$1,700.00*Visitors HK$2,850.00 HK$2,900.00*
* Subject to management approval only.Note: All rates above are now inclusive of complimentary driving range balls.
OTHERS
Golf cart rental Members/guest (per person per round) HK$110.00 No changeVisitor (per round) HK$240.00 No changeMonthly locker rental HK$120.00 No changeRange balls HK$15.00 F.O.CMonthly club storage/cleaning HK$120.00 No changeRental clubs HK$250.00 No changeRoom rental - Members HK$450.00 No changeRoom rental - Members guests HK$750.00 No change(Inclusive of breakfast)Bus ticket - visitors HK$15.00 No change
MEMBERSHIP TRANSFER
Individual debenture HK$160,000.00 No changeCompany debenture HK$230,000.00 No changeIndividual entrance Fee HK$332,000.00 No changeCompany entrance Fee HK$500,000.00 No changeGroup debenture HK$230,000.00 No change
CHANGE OF NOMINEE
Each change of nomination HK$2,500.00 No change
Ernie Els
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Does it seem like a pipe dream to consistently shoot 10 strokes a round better than you are playing now? I can tell you that the majority of my students who are dedicated, from beginners to leading amateurs, can and have achieved this goal. However it is not as simple as just taking a few golf lessons. For most it will take a small commitment of time and effort.
If you are a single handicap golfer the next 10 shots will be dear. You would have to be able to practice, and to train and play like a professional golfer. For everyone else I believe that you can attain your goal within 12 to 18 months. The minimum commitment you’ll likely need to make will be one lesson, one to two hours of practice, one to two hours of exercise and stretching, and one to two rounds of golf each week.
I can take 10 shotsoff your round!
By Jason Kwok, Hong Kong PGA, J&J Golf Academy Head Professional
If this task seems daunting, I can tell you that the first five strokes are easier to achieve than the next five. So commit yourself to four to six months of golf improvement and then decide how good you’d like to be. There is no substitute for learning the proper fundamentals, practice and training.
GOLF INSTRUCTION
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target line is 12 o’clock they must feel that on the downswing the club is swinging right of the target or towards 1 o’clock. The perfect drive is a ball that starts a few yards right of target and draws left back to the target.
This is all easier said then done. But nobody can stomach three to five lost drives on an otherwise decent round. I’ve never had to teach students that have so much pressure on them to not hit the ball to the right. DBGC punishes the slice, so start with hitting it left!
I was recently asked what the difference is between teaching at DBGC and teaching at Sand River in China. One thing really stands out, and I have had to adapt my teaching method around it. If one slices a drive at Sand River the ball normally ends up on an adjoining fairway, or in the worst case it ends up in a water hazard. At DBGC “You slice, you re-load!” It’s almost always two shots, especially on Diamond and Jade! So my teaching philosophy has changed for DBGC. It had to.
A majority of my first time lessons at DBGC start with the same line: “My irons are fine but I lose six to 10 shots a round with OB drives to the right”. “Well, I say, let’s get you hitting it left, then!” I don’t care how far left it goes in the beginning. It must go left.
I don’t like changing an adult student’s grip on the first lesson, but if they are slicing badly and their grip is weak I will adjust the grip. I then look at the release. The quickest way to get someone to hit the ball left is to “release the club”, rolling the right forearm over and touching the left forearm.
After learning release, most people go from hitting a 60-yard slice to hitting a 40-yard pull hook. The reason is that most slicers swing from “outside-in”, pulling left across the target line. Now with release this over-the-top action actually creates a ball that starts left and hooks further left.
So the final piece of the puzzle is changing the student’s clubhead path to an “inside-out” sensation. If the
When taking a lesson from a Golf Professional there are many things you can do to get the most out of it. Try to arrive a little early to get yourself warmed up and comfortable before your lesson begins. For your first lesson be sure to let your Golf Professional know if you have any soreness or an old injury that may affect your swing.
At the beginning of the lesson it’s also a good idea to provide a history of your golfing background; how long you have played, if you have had lessons previously, how much you play and practice and maybe even what other sports you play or have played in the past. All of this information will be helpful to the Golf Professional in providing you with the best lesson possible and formulating a plan to move forward.
During your lesson you may be asked to make some type of change, either in your set up or swing. Be sure you understand what you are trying to do, as well as why the change is necessary. If things are not clear ask for another explanation. In any learning environment good two-way communication will go a long way to improve the learning.
How to get a great golf lesson
By Mark Mossip,
Canadian PGA, J&J Golf Academy Senior Professional
Teaching Golf at Discovery Bay
By Michael Long, Hong Kong PGA, J&J Golf Academy Senior Professional
If a change is being made you will probably be given some drills to help you make the change. Be clear on how to do the drills and what the expected outcome should be from performing the drills correctly. Asking questions lets the Golf Professional know whether you understand what is needed.
At the end of the lesson it’s a good idea to do a review with your Golf Professional of what you have done in your lesson; the drills needed to be worked on and to set short-term goals before your next lesson. Taking notes is a good way to ensure all points are remembered. Practicing right after the lesson will also help you solidify what you have been doing in the lesson.
If you can follow this outline when you take your next golf lesson you will benefit a lot more and your golf game will improve faster.
Enjoy the game.
s u e lske ear on hhow to do the drills and what the
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Aches and pains in the muscles are common for golfers and often lead to a hot bath or a massage to help ease the muscle tension. The discomfort is caused by what doctors officially refer to as Myofascial Trigger Points (MTrP’s) in a muscle. To the layperson they are usually referred to as “knots” in a muscle, and which cause pain and discomfort. Medical research has proven that everyone has muscle knots in their body, and that they are the number one cause of back pain.
A Myofascial Trigger Point is a sensitive area deep within skeletal muscle. The area is tender and painful on compression and can give rise to referred pain in other areas of the body. The pain perception varies depending on the individual, with the most common descriptions being that of numbness, aching, burning, tingling, cramping and sharp pain. These pain patterns can be felt in one or several areas of muscle, joint, skin or as deep organ pain. MTrP’s can cause weakness and tightness in the muscle, which often leads to restricted movement and flexibility.
Apply heat in the form of a water bottle or heating pad. Applying heat brings blood flow to the muscle, allows relaxation and can help mask the pain.
Over the counter or doctor-prescribed pain medicine or anti-inflammatory medicine.
Rub on a topical analgesic pain-relieving cream.
Put a tennis ball on the floor and lie down so that the ball is pressing directly onto the muscle.
KNOT-FREE GOLF
Easing your aches and pains
DR. WAVERLY CHIN
B. APP. SC. (CHIRO) R.M.I.T. AUS.
New Zealander Dr. Chin plays to a
handicap of 15 and has been practicing
in Hong Kong for almost 20 years. He is
a registered Chiropractor and founder of
Diagnostic MyoTherapy™.
Stretching the muscle involved will promote blood flow and relaxation of the area.
Using alternate ice for 10 minutes and heat for 10 minutes helps sooth the muscle pain.
Drink at least 6-8 glasses of water a day. Water helps hydrate the muscles and also flushes out the toxins that are a natural end result of muscle use.
Eat potassium-rich foods as part of a balanced diet. Foods such as bananas, strawberries and baked potatoes are good sources of potassium. A daily supplement of calcium, magnesium and zinc can also help improve the overall function of your muscles.
Have your muscles massaged on a regular basis. Deep self-massage can help release the muscle tension and ease pain.
If your condition is persistent you will need to see a chiropractor or physiotherapist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of Myofascial Trigger Points or muscle knots.
Reduce the severity of muscle knots by drinking plenty of water, eating a balanced diet, doing regular stretching, getting adequate rest and seek specific treatment for the Myofascial Trigger Point’s throughout your body. This will ensure that you enjoy a long healthy and pain-free life on and off the course.
*Warning: - Consult your Doctor first to confirm that your pain is due to Myofascial Trigger Points and it is safe for you to follow the above guidelines.
Dr. Chin would be happy to answer any questions you may have about muscle knots, please e-mail us at [email protected]. All rights reserved © 2010 DR. MYO CHIN
MEDICAL ADVICE
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Rental charge of the meeting room
Two coffee breaks with refreshments (half day meeting with one coffee break)
One Lunch with a selection of western set lunch, Chinese set lunch (minimum of 10 participants) or buffet lunch (minimum of 20 participants)
Meeting equipment includes LCD projector, flip chart, whiteboard, writing pads and pens
Remarks : Valid from 1 October 2010 to 31 December 2010
Autumn special offer
R E C I P R O C A L C L U B
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Honolulu Country Club was established in 1977. The privately owned Club is located in a residential community in central Honolulu and enjoys a distinguished membership of local and international professional, business, and government leaders.
The Club is located on the island of Oahu on 177 oasis-like acres only 10 minutes from downtown Honolulu and the International Airport, which makes it easily accessible and extremely convenient from anywhere on the island. The 18-hole championship golf course was designed by Arnold Palmer and Francis Duane.
The golf course has something for everyone. From the tips it presents the single-digit handicapper with a demanding but fair test and from the regular tees offers a friendly challenge to the average player. Designed in the classic style of golf course architecture, the course favors precision over length with water the frequent result of wayward shots. The Club’s prime location in the Moanalua Valley near the ocean means soft, pleasant breezes and superb weather virtually every day of the year.
Elegant clubhouse décor presents rare Hawaiian Koa wood in a setting reminiscent of the enchanting days of King Kalakaua and the Hawaiian monarchy. By day, players are greeted with tropical Hawaiian greenery and impossibly blue skies, and by night the city lights twinkle beyond the quiet fairways.
Honolulu
Country Club
The spacious two-story Clubhouse features a luxurious dining room and beautiful banquet facilities for up to 450 guests. There is a Sushi Restaurant, Members Grillroom, Men’s and Ladies Locker Rooms, fully stocked Pro Shop and ample parking. A swimming pool and outdoor party area are also very popular spots for Members. The Club is the place of choice to hold both family and business-related events and catered banquets of all sizes.
There are five types of membership currently available at Honolulu Country Club. They are: Equity Membership, Regular Membership, Intermediate Membership, Associate Membership, and Non-Resident Membership. Equity Membership provides a Member full access to all Club facilities and the golf course at leisure, and is transferable. Regular Membership provides a Member with the same full access to the course and all Club facilities, but is not transferable. Intermediate Membership features full access to the Club and golf course with higher monthly dues in lieu of delayed initiation fee. Associate Membership provides access to all of the Club’s dining facilities and invitations to frequent Club special events. Non-Resident Membership is designed for overseas residents and allows full access to the Club’s facilities and golf course on a limited basis.
Website: www.honolulucountryclub.com
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Reciprocal Club List
AUSTRALIAThe Grange Golf Clu b Inc (36 holes) The Lakes Golf Club (18 holes) The National Golf Club (54 holes) Royal Fremantle Golf Club (18 holes) The Tasmania Golf Club (18 holes) The Vines Golf & Country Club (36 holes) Huntingdale Golf Club (18 holes)
INDIAThe Bombay Presidency Golf Club (18 holes) Delhi Golf Club Ltd (27 holes) INDONESIAFinna Golf & Country Club (18 holes) Pondok Indah Golf & Country Club (18 holes)
JAPANIzu Yugashima Club (18 holes) Kagoshima Kuko 36 Country Club (36 holes) Mizobe Country Club (18 holes) The North Country Golf Club (18 holes) (Discounted Green Fee)Keya Golf Club
KOREAAnyang Benest Golf Club (18 holes) Teddy Valley Golf & Resort (18 holes)
MALAYSIAKelab Golf Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (27 holes) (Discounted Green Fee)Penang Turf Club Golf Section (18 holes) Sabah Golf & Country Club (18-holes) Saujana Golf & Country Club (36 holes)
NEW ZEALANDRoyal Wellington Golf Club (18 holes) Terrace Downs High Country Resort (18 holes)
PHILIPPINESBaguio Country Club (18 holes) Puerto Azul Beach & Country Club (27 holes) Wack Wack Golf & Country Club (36 holes)
SINGAPOREKeppel Club (18 holes) Laguna National Golf & Country Club (36 holes)
THAILANDLaem Chabang International Country Club (Discounted 50% of Visitor’s Green Fee)
USAHonolulu Country Club (18 holes)
The National Golf Club Delhi Golf Club Ltd Saujana Golf & Country Club Laguna National Golf & Country Club
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G O L F E X C E L L E N C E
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Follow these principles -
Before the game, eat foods with a low GI to give you the sustained energy you need.
During the game eat foods with a high GI to give you a quick energy boost.
After the game eat foods with a high GI to help recovery and to replace body stores of glycogen (carbohydrates).
Other factors to consider -
What we eat with the carbohydrates will influence its digestion and absorption.
Eat low fat foods because fat slows down digestion, so the energy will be released more slowly.
Eat low fibre foods unless you usually eat a high fibre diet - nerves, adrenaline and fibre can result in gastric upset.
Drink plenty of fluids before, during and after a round.
Sally works in private practise and is a consultant to the AIS Golf Programme, the PGA (Australia), Golf Australia and Women’s Golf Victoria, as well as helping professional golfers to improve their health and maximise their potential on the course.
“Success depends...on how effectively you learn to manage the game’s two ultimate adversaries: the course and yourself.” - Jack Nicklaus
Fuelling Your Body for GolfBy Sally Girvan
PART 2 – Competition diet
What you eat and drink when you are playing golf could make the difference between winning and losing, making or missing the cut. What you eat won’t make a great golfer out of a pretty average one but it can help you to reach your full potential. When you play a round of golf you walk about six to 10 kms and it can take anything from three to five hours. This is a long time to go without any food and still expect your body to perform at its best. If you want to perform at your full potential you have to fuel your body and mind with the right food and fluids. Don’t let fatigue and poor concentration caused by falling blood sugars and dehydration rob you of your day of glory.
What are my recommendations?
The first principle to talk about is to think about having high carbohydrate foods before, during and after the round. Something extra to think about is the Glycemic Index (GI) of the carbohydrate or more particularly the Glycemic Load (GL). They will effect how much you will need to eat. A brief definition of GI and GL follows:
GI is the rate at which the carbohydrate food is digested to release glucose into the blood. In other words, how quickly your blood sugar will rise after eating.
GL is the amount of carbohydrate the food contains. So in using these principles you would want to incorporate both GI and GL into your food choices.
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What are the benefits of eating low GI foods?
Including low GI foods in most meals and snacks can:
Assist with weight loss and control.
Improve diabetes control.
Reduce the risk of heart disease.
Reduce cholesterol levels.
Reduce hunger and keep you fuller longer.
Prolong physical endurance.
Refuel glycogen stores after exercise.
Before competition
Try to eat a high carbohydrate meal two to three hours before a round so that it is well digested, to help prevent gastric upset, and because blood is diverted from your legs and arms to your digestive tract.
If this is not possible try to have a high carbohydrate snack one to two hours before you tee off.
Also drink plenty of fluids. Try to drink 10-15 minutes before you start your round (about 250 to 500mls).
Suggested high carbohydrate low GI foods
Porridge, Sultana Bran™, Mini Wheat™, All Bran™, Special K™ with low fat milk or low fat yoghurt.
Grainy, heavy breads, fruit loaf or raisin bread with low fat topping or fillings, e.g. honey, jam, Vegemite (yeast extract), banana, baked beans or tinned spaghetti.
Temperate fruit, fresh or tinned, e.g. oranges, apples, pears, plums, fresh and dried apricots, grapefruit, peaches, and grapes.
Pasta with tomato-based sauce.
Basmati or any long grain rice as a savoury or sweet dish.
During competition
You will need to have regular amounts of high GI foods to maintain your blood glucose levels.
If you can’t tolerate solid foods because of nerves or gastric discomfort then stick to fluids.
You should experiment with different fluids and food during training so you don’t get a nasty surprise during the big game.
You also need to develop a feeding plan and stick to it.
The stomach empties approximately 1200 mls per hour, so this is probably the maximum you can drink and still feel comfortable. Try to train yourself to drink between 120 to 250 mls every 15 to 20 minutes.
Suggested high carbohydrate high GI foods
Wholemeal or white bread and rolls, rice cakes, muffin, pikelets or crumpets topped with honey, jam, and banana.
Tropical fruits, e.g. ripe bananas, pineapple, cantaloupe, and pineapple.
Raisins, low fat muesli bars, jellybeans, sports bars.
Sports drinks, diluted cordial, soft drinks or fruit juice.
Recovery
Recovery is extremely important for golfers, especially during competition. You need to ensure that you replenish your glycogen stores and replaced any loss of fluids (see section on hydration) before the next round. If you do not you will be starting well below your normal ability.
You will need to replenish your fluid and carbohydrate (glycogen) stores as soon as possible.
Include some protein in your recovery foods to help with muscle repair.
The optimum time is within the first 15 to 30 minutes of completing exercise to maximize storage, and follow this with a high carbohydrate snack or meal within two to three hours.
For suggested foods see above list of high carbohydrate foods.
Don’t forget the fluids, remember for every 1litre that needs replacing you will need to drink 1.5 litres.
Re-hydrate before you celebrate or drown your sorrows at the bar.
Hint: Plan what you are going to eat and drink during competition well before you get to the golf course. Planning is all-important. Don’t depend on the tournament organisers to provide you with everything; take your own supplies so you won’t have any nasty surprises. It is all about being emotionally prepared, as fit and as fuelled up as you can. Then you can truly reach your full potential.
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Dropping the ball (under Rule 20) is one of the most fundamental and frequently used procedures in the Rules of Golf, and an excellent demonstration of the application of this Rule was seen during the closing holes of the 2004 MCI Heritage at Harbour Town Golf Links.
Ted Purdy was leading the tournament but was acutely aware of a low total posted by eventual play-off winner Stewart Cink. At the 13th hole, Purdy’s ball came to rest on a drain cover (an immovable obstruction) in the fairway, from which he was entitled to free relief. Purdy clearly knew the procedure under the relevant Rule (Rule 24-2) and decided to proceed without the assistance of an official. However, when he came to drop his ball within one club-length of the nearest point of relief, he did so with his hand well below shoulder height when the ball was released.
Rule 20-2a provides that a player, when dropping a ball, must stand erect, hold the ball at shoulder height and arm’s length and drop it. If a player makes a stroke at a ball dropped in an incorrect manner, he is subject to a penalty of one stroke. However, if the error is realised prior to a stroke being made, it can be corrected without penalty by lifting the ball and dropping it correctly.
In Purdy’s case, he was lucky that a Rules official was watching his procedure and intervened before the player made a stroke. It is the Rules official’s duty to prevent a breach if he/she can do so. He advised Purdy of his error and had the player lift the ball and drop it properly, thus saving him a penalty stroke.
Less fortunate was Retief Goosen in the first round of the 2006 South African Airways Open. As he stood on the 17th tee, he was eight under par and could not have imagined what was about to happen on the 543-yard par 5. Having struck a wayward tee-shot he then hit a poor provisional ball from the tee. Because he was unable to find his first ball within the five-minute search period his provisional ball, which had been found in a bush, became the ball in play.
The South African elected to deem the provisional ball unplayable and (under Rule 28c) dropped within two club-lengths of the spot where the ball lay. The ball when dropped rolled outside the two club-length dropping area, but did not roll more than two club-lengths from where it had first struck the course and did not roll closer to the hole than the ball’s original position. As the ball had not rolled into any of the positions requiring a re-drop under Rule 20-2c, the ball was in play.
Inexplicably, Goosen thought he had to re-drop because the ball had rolled outside the area measured under Rule 28c. He therefore lifted the ball, dropped it again and played from the new spot. As a result, he incurred the general penalty of two strokes under Rule 18 for lifting a ball without authority and failing to replace it. He later told officials that he knew the Rule but had just had a “brain freeze”
With a lost ball, an unplayable drop and two-stroke penalty, Goosen finished with an 11 on the 17th hole, although he still managed to birdie the final hole of the round to post a three-under-par 69.
Ian Woosnam failed to complete his first round in the 2004 Linde German Masters when he became frustrated by a lateral water hazard near the ninth green (his 18th hole).
In taking relief under penalty of one stroke, the Welshman dropped within two club-lengths of where the ball last crossed the margin of the hazard in accordance with Rule 26-1c, but the ball rolled back into the hazard. As required by Rule 20-2c, the player tried the drop a second time, but the same thing happened. Woosnam then placed the ball at rest on the spot where it first struck the ground after
T H E R U L E S O F G O L F
Check the rule
before you drop
Stewart Cink
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Pro Shop Bonus
October 1 – December 31
We would like to invite Members of DBGC to patronise the Pro-shop during the lead up to the festive season and to give yourself the opportunity to reap personal rewards while buying gifts for your loved ones. By supporting your Club we will show our appreciation by issuing green fee vouchers as stated below:
Monthly account (Pro-shop item transactions) over:
HK$3,000 HK$4,000 HK$5,000Conditions:
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the second drop and walked forward to assess the next shot.
When Woosnam was walking back towards his ball, which was lying on a tightly cut slope, he saw it leave its position and roll back into the hazard. Rule 20-3d provides that, when a ball is placed at rest it is in play and if it subsequently moves there is no penalty, but the ball is in play at its new position. Unfortunately for the player, the new position was back in the lateral water hazard.
At this stage Woosnam could have taken relief again under Rule 26-1, using the new point where the ball last crossed the margin of the hazard as a reference point. Rule 26-1a would also have allowed a return to where the last stroke was played from, thereby avoiding the sloping bank of the hazard. However, Woosnam elected to play the ball as it lay in the water and, after failing to get the ball out of the water with two swipes, he
decided that enough was enough and headed for the clubhouse.
Even after the two attempts from the water, Woosnam could still have taken relief outside the hazard under Rule 26-2a, which essentially provides the player with the same relief options that were available prior to making the strokes in the hazard, but the player said later that he “wasn’t in
the mood to carry on”.
“I hit my second shot into the water, dropped out under penalty at the nearest point of relief and walked away to view the shot. In that time the ball rolled back into the water and I faced another shot penalty. There was no chance of replacing all - I either had to play it as it lay or take the penalty,” said Woosnam.
will receive one complimentary green fees
will receive two complimentary green fees
will receive three complimentary green fees
Retief Goosen
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G O L F E T I Q U E T T E
What
would you
prefer ?
Rake your bunkers!
Shame on you!
When Scott Strange won the 2009 Volvo China
Open he hired a local caddie to carry his bag. In
respect of his fellow competitors, Strange raked the
few bunkers he found himself in during the fourth
and final round, as he didn’t think his caddie was
doing the job properly. If it’s not too much trouble
for the tournament winner to rake his own bunkers
it shouldn’t be a problem for you!
This? Or this?
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wood, a rescue club or even a long iron to avoid driving into the hazard. This then brings the bunkers into play, but you can play your second shot from a bunker while a penalty drop must be taken if a ball goes into the water hazard.
The white and red fairway markers give a visible distance to the centre of the green for the second shot while sprinklers at key distances and specific points have also been measured and marked on the guide to offer a further aid to the second shot.
The depth and width of the green have also been measured and marked on a separate diagram so that when calculating the distance to the pin for the second shot a more accurate assessment can be made.
For the approach shot we have again included distances from a key point, in this case the white 150-yard marker. This tells us that to carry the front right bunker from that point will require a shot of 138 yards. It also tells us that the centre of the back bunker is 175 yards from the white marker. If the pin is located back left then an approach shot of 155 yards will be required simply to carry the left front bunker and reach the green.
With out-of-bounds posts down the right side of the fairway and the water hazard protecting the left side, this is a hole that might seem from the scorecard to be fairly easy, but in fact it’s one that can ruin an otherwise very good scorecard.
Tournament professionals use a yardage guide during every round they play. Use the guide to plan your strategy for each hole and limit the opportunity for bad shots. You should see your handicap improve significantly if you do.
Playing golf is often compared to playing chess. To
win at chess you need to plan several moves ahead. In golf we’re often told to hit “one shot at a time”, and while this is good advice it doesn’t stop you planning the way you want to play each hole.
The Discovery Bay Golf Club yardage guide was produced to help you plan your shots on each hole, and all key distances were accurately measured and have been marked on the guide.
Knowing how far you hit each club is of course important to be able to use the guide effectively. Once you have a good idea of those distances you can use the guide and in fact reduce your handicap accordingly.
By way of example we’ve chosen hole five on the Ruby nine, a 411-yard par four from the back tees. The guide is quite important on this hole because from the middle and back tees the drive is played semi-blind.
The length of the hole from each tee is marked on the guide in blue, orange and red numbers. Correspondingly coloured distance numbers are then marked on key points that can affect play for the tee shot.
As this is a downhill, dogleg-right hole with a nest of bunkers at the corner of the dogleg we have given distances to both reach and carry the bunkers that come into play. Another very important distance mark on this hole is the distance needed to reach the water hazard. Tournament professionals call this distance point a “run out”.
If you’re a long hitter of the ball and/or the wind is blowing hard from behind you may elect to use a three-
Golf Season Special Yardage guide – use it to improve your game
Reduced from $100 to $70, October 1st - 31st December 2010
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Learning the art of
Thai Cuisine
Mr. Tanin Nonnatee, General Manager of the Siri Sathorn Hotel and Serviced Residence in Bangkok, visited Discovery Bay to share with us his wide knowledge of the hotel industry and to exchange ideas on management concept and philosophies. After the visit Mr. Tanin requested a further exchange, and invited our head chef to visit Bangkok to learn the art of Thai cooking.
Senior chef Hu Tak Wai visited Bangkok in August to discover the art of authentic Thai cuisine. Chef Wai stayed at the Siri Sathorn Hotel, and over six days he experienced many aspects of Thai cuisine with the hotel’s executive chefs.
We would like to thank Mr. Tanin, and also restaurant manager Ms. Panida Yongyingyoskul for guiding Chef Wai through his cultural experience, and on Chef Wai’s advice we recommend that you visit the Siri Sathorn on your next visit to Bangkok to experience the hotel and indulge in the pleasures of true Thai Cuisine.
The Siri SathornSurrounded by three of the busiest roads and intersections in Bangkok, the Siri Sathorn offers all the conveniences of home, blended with the excitement of big city living.
“Whether it’s for three months or three years, we can provide exactly the same service no matter how long you stay”, said Mr. Tanin.
Formerly known as the Palm Court, the Siri Sathorn name came into effect some 10 years ago. According to Mr. Tanin, some current residents stayed at the property long before the name and management changes.
Only premium fabrics and materials were selected for the re-design of the Siri Sathorn. A combination of both light and dark colour schemes decorate the interior of each room,
along with luxurious furnishings.
The 111 rooms available range from one to two-bedroom suites, while the serviced residences include home entertainment systems, wi-fi and international direct dial phone lines. With fully equipped kitchens including a wide range of cookware and cutlery, and also personal care appliances, guests often feel as though they never left home. All rooms feature double-glazed windows to provide sound proofing from the hustle and bustle of the outside city life.
Business travellers have full access to on-site meeting facilities, which include conference rooms that hold up to 30 guests, along with boardrooms, breakout rooms and internet services.
An outdoor children’s play area offers a safe and colorful recreation area for families. The health and fitness center features a fully equipped gym with an aerobic studio where qualified trainers are on hand to assist with a wide variety of cardio equipment. There is also an outdoor Jacuzzi, a swimming pool and children’s wading pool.
For those interested in pampering sessions, the Seven Eden Spa is located opposite the fitness center. From facials and body scrubs to Thai massages and pedicures, this wellness center was designed to meet the needs of the property’s busiest clientele and jet setters alike.
Situated on Saladaeng Soi 1, guests of Siri Sathorn enjoy quick and easy access to Sathorn, Silom and Rama IV roads. Roughly 60 percent of Siri Sathorn’s guests are repeat customers and when asked about the reasons for this phenomenon, the General Manager tells us, “They prefer the location.”
When describing the property’s location, Mr. Tanin explains, “We are in the middle, you can walk to Sathorn as it is only 200 meters away. Both Rama IV and Silom roads are roughly 600 meters away.”
Business travellers are the hotel’s target market, especially those relocating to the city with their families. The process of starting work, finding a suitable home for the family and getting used to a new city can be overwhelming for some. Having the option to rent residences on both a short or long-term basis allows new arrivals to acclimatise with ease.
The Siri Sathorn has become a popular choice, as its rental options are more flexible and living spaces larger than many hotels. While business and corporate travellers are the property’s main customers, Siri Sathorn has tapped into a number of ‘accidental’ markets.
An additional market that developed naturally is golfing clientele, usually from Japan. Guests often prefer to stay in the city for all of the excitement it offers and then wake up early in the morning to travel to golf clubs.
As we end our conversation with Mr. Tanin, he stressed that the Siri Sathorn is not just aiming for profit, but wants its guests to feel like family.
“No matter who you are or where you are from, everyone is taken care of with the same level of exceptional service. We want to make sure that our guests are 100 percent comfortable,” he said.
Siri Sathorn Luxury Boutique Residence 27 Soi Saladaeng 1, Silom Road, Bangrak, Bangkok 10500 Tel: 02 266 2345 Fax: 02 267 555 Email: [email protected] Website: www.sirisathorn.com
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From October to December, King’s Gallery will present two oil paintings by T. G. Kelekhsaeva and one work by Chingis Nogaibaev in the clubhouse at Discovery Bay Golf Club. The exhibition will bring different styles of painting human faces and expression. The audience will see how the artists present their view of observation.
T. G. Kelekhsaeva likes to use women as the subject, also pets and poultry. In the painting, Cat Lover, the woman caresses the cat gently but looks far away. It seems she is lost in thought. The bright yellow cat looks at the audience with a mysterious smile. Perhaps only the cat knew what its host was thinking, and it was glad to see the audience could not get the answer. The other painting, Worry, shows the heart of a country girl. She is staring at the eggs and a chicken. Her face seems worried and hesitant. The future of the little ones was so uncertain the girl did not feel confident about her own life as well. Through the relationship between
Faces works by T. G. Kelekhsaeva and Chingis Nogaibaev
CAT LOVER by T. G. Kelekhsaeva. 97cm x 60cm. Oil on canvas
R U S S I A N A R T
WORRY by T. G. Kelekhsaeva. 73.3cm x 54cm. Oil on canvas. 1999
CLUBBING, by Chingis Nogaibaev. 65.3cm x 80.4cm. Oil on canvas. 1999
the animals and their female hosts, T. G. Kelekhsaeva captured the emotions and compassion of women. The bright and contrasting colours in the artworks brings out a relaxed atmosphere to moderate the content, which is comparatively sad.
Chingis Nogaibaev is an artist who commonly uses strong brushstrokes in his work. The models of his portrait paintings are usually in large volume and placed in the middle of the canvas. He likes to capture the facial expressions of downtown people, their life and loneliness. Clubbing is an interesting painting showing the nightlife of Russia. The artist did not describe any background of the club, but only focused on the customers on the dance floor. Men and women dance close together and meet new friends, all of them wanting to have fun and forget about the boredom of their daily working life.
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This is the first golf club in Hong Kong to have a designated page specifically for Lady Golfers. The page will include regular features such as the latest news, up coming tournaments and scores of past tournaments, and of course the Ladies gossip of DBGC! Let me begin by sharing with you some background on the history, activities and objectives of Ladies Day.
First and foremost I would like to introduce our ex-captains who have helped tremendously in building a solid foundation for our active Lady Golfer’s community. They are:
198? - 1990 Ms. Sally Lyons
1990 - 1992 Mrs. Margaret Goldsmith
1993 - 1995 Mrs. Keiko Sonoda
1996 - 1997 Mrs. Veronica Kam
1998 - 1999 Ms. Wini Ling
1999 - 2001 Mrs. Debra Fung
2002 - 2003 Ms. Wini Ling
2004 - 2006 Mrs. Soojee Baik
2006 - 2008 Ms. Eileen Ling
2008 - 2010 Mrs. Marsha Ko
Our past four ex-captains are still active participants in Club activities and provide invaluable advice on how to manage and develop Ladies events to ensure everyone is happy. Now, of course, they will make sure that their good work is carried on, otherwise I know I will be in big, big trouble ... :)
In each new captaincy year the Lady Captain forms a Ladies Committee to work together with her to organize all Ladies Day activities. I’m honored to have five very capable Ladies joining me for my term, Mrs. Candy Lai, Mrs. Sayo White, Mrs. Teresa Leung, Mrs. Alicia Ma and Mrs. Funi Hung.
DBGC Ladies Day falls on Thursdays from September to June, with July and August being the summer break. Through these events we have built friendships, enjoyed golf games in various competition formats and at the same time learned a lot about golf rules and etiquette.
We have a number of annual events, with major ones such as the inter-club home and away matches with Clearwater Bay Golf & Country Club, the Hong Kong Golf Club and the Shek O Golf Club, as well as those with Macau Golf & Country Club and the Chinese Ladies Golf Association. Most recently, on 9 September 2010, we kick started the Ladies Day new season with a Captain Drive-in game and party.
For the Lady Members who have never previously joined a Ladies Day even, be you a beginner or scratch golfer, please feel free to join us on Thursdays to share our fun and laughter over a glass of wine at the end of the round. I’d appreciate your participation and support in making our Ladies Day events more successful simply by turning up.
Looking forward we would like to be more active in charity events and I would really appreciate any advice and sponsorship offered to us in this respect.
It is my great pleasure to be the successor of our immediate past Lady Captain, Mrs. Marsha Ko, who I would sincerely like to thank on behalf of all the Ladies for a wonderful two years of being the Ladies Captain of DBGC, in which so much was achieved.
Enjoy the best golfing season in Hong Kong. Happy golfing!
Rebecca Leung
Lady Captain
From left to right : Teresa Leung, Sayo White, Rebecca Leung (Lady Captain), Candy Lai, Alicia Ma, Funi Hung
Welcome to the ladies page!
L A D I E S F E AT U R E
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S C H E D U L E & R E S U L T S
Competition Results
Julius Baer Inter-Club League 2010 on 15 August 2010
Discovery Bay Golf Club vs Clearwater Bay Golf & Country Club
PREMIER DIVISION RESULTSResults DBGC 2 CWBG&CC 1
FIRST DIVISION RESULTSResults DBGC 2 CWBG&CC 1
Upcoming Events
OCTOBER Venue
Sep 29 - Oct 4 Kagoshima Golf Trip (away) Japan 9 Inter-Club Challenge DBGC vs CWBG&CC CWBG&CC 10 Inter Club Challenge DBGC vs CWBG&CC DBGC 13 Ladies Inter-club Match (away) CWBG&CC 14 – 15 Hong Kong Open Qualifying Tournament KSC 14 – 15 Faldo Series Hong Kong Championship KSC 16 HKC CUP – Team Stableford event DBGC 20 Carl Goldsmith Trophy CWBG&CC 21 Ladies Day - Millennium Plate DBGC 23 – 24 Anniversary Cup DBGC 31 James Hui Cup DBGC
NOVEMBER
7 Bertie To Jr. Memorial Trophy DBGC (Men’s Match Play qualifying round) 14 Men’s Match Play – 1st round DBGC 18 Ladies Day Championship Trophy DBGC 18 – 21 UBS Hong Kong Open HKGC 20 Men’s Match Play – semi final DBGC 21 Men’s Match Play – final DBGC 27 – 28 Club & Junior Championship DBGC
DECEMBER
1 – 3 The Hong Kong Seniors Open Amateur Championship HKGC 2 Ladies Invitation Day DBGC 4 – 5 Chairman’s Cup DBGC 10 HKGA Pairs Tournament DBGC 11 DBGC 27th Anniversary & Annual Prize Presentation DBGC 18 The K.S. Hyun Mixed Greensome Cup DBGC 19 X’mas Clubs Stableford Competition DBGC 23 – 24 Dr. George Choa Cup (junior team event) HKGC 30 – 31 Mizuno Winter Junior Tournament KSC
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If you are planning a golf day at Discovery Bay Golf Club with more than 20 players the Club is now able to offer you exclusive door-to-door one-way service. Simply enjoy your round of golf and then relax after the game with dinner and drinks. The Club bus will then take you and your group back to a predetermined destination in Hong Kong or Kowloon.
Conditions of the service are: The group must consist of no less than 20 players.
The group must consume F&B to the value of no less than HK$250 per person. The golf day and dinner must be pre-booked 14 days in advance.
The entire bill for F&B consumption must be charged to the account of one DBGC Member only.
The F&B is based on after-game consumption only and does not include pre-game or on-course consumption.
Upon confirmation of the event a drop-off point in Kong Kong or Kowloon is required. One destination only.
This exclusive service can be booked by DBGC Members only.
An exclusive room will be provided for your party.
Valid to 31 December 2010.
Please contact our Assistant F&B Manager, Mr. Ivan Ho, at 2987-7273 ext. 258 for reservations.
Please ensure your monthly payments are made on time. To help the process we recommend that you use the autopay system for subscription fee payment, and we have listed the many options available below. For further information on autopay please contact the Club accounts department on 2284-3283.
EPS
The Electronic Payment System (EPS) service is available at DBGC and can be used to settle all your F&B or pro shop purchases as well as your monthly statements.
Other payment methods include
Enjoy your round with a safe
and hassle-free trip home
Preferred payment methods
Internet payment or direct deposit to DBGC bank accountWhen choosing this method of payment please ensure that you clearly mark your membership account number on the payment details with your transfer for the DBGC accounts dept to clearly identify your payment.
Autopay authorisation form now available The Autopay authorisation form is now available on the DBGC website and can be used to facilitate settlement of your account. http://www.dbgc.hk/icms/File/dbgc/autopay.pdf
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Artist line up for
Jazz on the Green 2010
Allen Youngblood - Jazz Pianist / Composer
American Public Radio Jazz Festival Broadcasts, Kool Jazz Festival, Centrum Jazz Festival, Montreal Jazz Festival, Bumbershoot, Lighthouse (LA.), St. Thomas (V.L) Jazz Festival, Major jazz clubs, (U.S. and abroad), Major jazz festivals (U.S. and abroad). Hong Kong International Arts Festival, Town Flail Concert Series (RTHK Radio Hong Kong), Darling Harbour Jazz Festival (Sydney). 1987 - individual artist fellowship from. Seattle Arts Commission, 1990 - North Carolina Council of the Arts Jazz Composer Fellowship, 1991-1993 — Southern Arts Federation Touring Roster
Jennifer Palor
A certain mysticism shrouds Jennifer’s voice - fine like a flute but with lavish intensity that stirs the emotions. Jennifer is a youthful muse of music with a graceful bearing, a powerful chameleon of a voice, and a beauty to behold.
Jennifer has taken Hong Kong and Asia by storm over the past few years with her exciting voice and incredible live show performances. This young Filipina beauty is recognized today as one of Asia’s leading contemporary jazz vocal artists. She’s performed in prestigious clubs and is indeed a favorite on the jazz circuit across the continent with a fan base that spans the globe. Her impressive style blends refreshing, unconventional jazz sensibilities mixed with a modern urban feel, creating her very own distinctive sound that has made her one of the most sought-after vocalists in Asia. Jennifer recently released her debut album, “Jenerations”, to widespread critical acclaim.
Chris Polanco & Azucar Latina
Chris Polanco came to Hong Kong in August 2000 looking for new horizons, bringing along all his energy, dynamism and effort. In 2001 he created Hong Kong’s only Latin band, with members from the Dominican Republic, Colombia, Mexico and Cuba.
Azucar Latina
Azucar Latina was formed in September 2001 when a young Latino guy the from the Dominican Republic decided to make good, real and pure Latin music from the heart of authentic Latin Fire. Azucar Latina interprets the hottest Latin styles of music from Salsa, Cha-cha, Merengue, and Rhumba to Cumbia, Samba, Mambo, etc.
Featuring
3 legendary JAZZ bands
Jennifer Palor and the Child of the Urban SunChris Polanco and Azucar LatinaAllen Youngblood and Jazbalaya
October 29
7pm - 12 MidnightVenue - Hole 6, Jade Course, Discovery Bay Golf Club. Featuring panoramic views of Hong Kong Island and the outlying islands
JAZZ on the GREEN
HK$125 per person
Age 18 or over
Limited
Tickets
For further information please contact Kathy Tse at [email protected] or phone 2987-3703
