Sunday, February 20, 2011
Marks' Send Off
Well guys and gals, the party for MARKS send off is officially on for the 25th of Feb. after the Par 3 tournament. So come out and play golf , then stick around after awards for the party.
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Changes in Marks Good Bye Party
Hi Readers, I'm writing this posting to inform all who read this, that's there's been a hold put on the party for Mark on the 25th of Feb after the Par 3 tournament, until further notice. New information about when the party will take place will be for coming in the days to follow. Please stay in touch with this site for new information. Thanks Big D
Monday, February 14, 2011
Rules File
OK guys, starting this week and continuing as often as Chuck West sends me new rules, I'll be posting golf rules in this blog for you to read and learn. Each and every new rule will be presented in this post, even after it goes into archive.Anytime you want to review a rule, it'll be in this posting. If you don't see it right away then look in the monthly archived titles and click on Rules file.
Subject: Rules deal for the Blog
As we get ready for the 2011 season there are always some "interesting" discussions that pop up in the bar about situations on the course and what the proper ruling procedure is on that. As I get ready to go teach a workshop in Orange County I finally have gotten around to doing this for a situation that comes up continually on hole #11. Down the left side of that hole is out of bounds which is identified and marked by the use of the white poles. Also right along that boundary line are houses where some homeowners have chosen to place a fence to keep people off of their lawns. The fence is situated out of bounds but it does not mark the boundary of the golf course. The white stakes do that.
The error being made is that players are claiming interference from the fence under Rule 24-2 claiming the fence to be an immovable obstruction. But under the definition of "Obstruction" it reads "An Obstruction is anything artificial, including the artificial surfaces and sides of roads and paths and manufactured ice, EXCEPT:
a) Objects defining out of bounds, such as walls, fences, stakes, and railings;
b) Any part of an immovable artificial object that is out of bounds (which is the case here) and,
c) Any construction declared by the Committee to be an integral part of the course.
Clearly item B states that these fences to the left of #11 which are not defining out of bounds (again the stakes do that) are not considered obstructions under Rule 24. In addition to that Decision 24-2b/21 addresses our exact situation.
Q: An immovable artificial object situated out of bounds interferes with a player's swing. May the player obtain relief as provided in Rule 24-2b?
A: No. Immovable artificial objects off the course are not obstructions (see Definition of "Obstructions"); therefore, the Rules provide no relief without penalty
Hopefully as we roll into our tournament and event season, we can all be on the same page on this issue and play it CORRECTLY from here forward. As always, I welcome any rules questions or ideas for the blog. There are always some good ones that make you think "really?" and they are fun to discuss and we will try and put issues that are pertinent to our golf course on the blog periodically. Look forward to seeing all of you out here soon.
Chuck West
PGA Golf Professional
PGA National Rules Committee Member
Subject: Rules deal for the Blog
As we get ready for the 2011 season there are always some "interesting" discussions that pop up in the bar about situations on the course and what the proper ruling procedure is on that. As I get ready to go teach a workshop in Orange County I finally have gotten around to doing this for a situation that comes up continually on hole #11. Down the left side of that hole is out of bounds which is identified and marked by the use of the white poles. Also right along that boundary line are houses where some homeowners have chosen to place a fence to keep people off of their lawns. The fence is situated out of bounds but it does not mark the boundary of the golf course. The white stakes do that.
The error being made is that players are claiming interference from the fence under Rule 24-2 claiming the fence to be an immovable obstruction. But under the definition of "Obstruction" it reads "An Obstruction is anything artificial, including the artificial surfaces and sides of roads and paths and manufactured ice, EXCEPT:
a) Objects defining out of bounds, such as walls, fences, stakes, and railings;
b) Any part of an immovable artificial object that is out of bounds (which is the case here) and,
c) Any construction declared by the Committee to be an integral part of the course.
Clearly item B states that these fences to the left of #11 which are not defining out of bounds (again the stakes do that) are not considered obstructions under Rule 24. In addition to that Decision 24-2b/21 addresses our exact situation.
Q: An immovable artificial object situated out of bounds interferes with a player's swing. May the player obtain relief as provided in Rule 24-2b?
A: No. Immovable artificial objects off the course are not obstructions (see Definition of "Obstructions"); therefore, the Rules provide no relief without penalty
Hopefully as we roll into our tournament and event season, we can all be on the same page on this issue and play it CORRECTLY from here forward. As always, I welcome any rules questions or ideas for the blog. There are always some good ones that make you think "really?" and they are fun to discuss and we will try and put issues that are pertinent to our golf course on the blog periodically. Look forward to seeing all of you out here soon.
Chuck West
PGA Golf Professional
PGA National Rules Committee Member
Friday, February 11, 2011
Changes At Harbour Pointe
Greetings guys, hope all is going well for everyone. By now a lot of you have heard about the news that Mark Rashell has accepted the position of Director of Golf at Newcastle Golf Club this past week. This is an exciting new challenge for him in his golf career. I know I speak for everyone at the course, that we wish him good luck and great success in the coming years.On that note, the 25th of Feb. is the Par 3 tournament and Karaoke afterward. This will also be a going away party for Mark,for those of you who like to send Mark off with a big bang !!!!!!So lets get as many golfers as possible to sign up for the tournament and have a great party afterwards. Now despite what you've read or have heard, no positions have been filled at Harbour Pointe, Keith Coleman is the interim Director of Golf and/or GM until Corporate procedures have been completed. Mark will be sending me his message of thanks to you all in the coming days and I'll get it posted on the blog, so let everyone you know, what has been posted here today and what will be posted soon.
Now on a personal note as Mark's dad ,I would like to thank all of you golfers, who have played golf over the years,, for making Mark's stay at the Pointe a memorable and wonderful success.
Now on a personal note as Mark's dad ,I would like to thank all of you golfers, who have played golf over the years,, for making Mark's stay at the Pointe a memorable and wonderful success.
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