The R&A and the USGA have unveiled the new Rules of Golf which will come into force on 1 January 2019, so you better get swatting up on them before next year.
Some of the changes from the proposed changes include dropping from knee height, no penalty for a double hit and elimination of moved ball penalties.
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As most of us are aware there are some major revisions to the rules of golf as well as the introduction of the new World Handicap System, due to be introduced in 2019. It is important that we all keep up to date on these changes so I would like to give a brief summary of where we are so far, and where to find information about developments as they are unveiled over the course of this year.
World Handicap System
The R&A and USGA announced in 2017 that they would be working with golf handicapping authorities around the world to develop a single World Handicap System which would be adopted by all countries worldwide. Firm proposals are expected ‘early this year’ but so far no details have been forthcoming.
When the details are finally announced there will be a period of ‘education’ to familiarise golf clubs and golfers with the new system. The information at present seems to point to a full introduction in 2020.
Rule changes
The R&A and USGA have also announced a major set of proposed changes to the Rules of Golf to be implemented from 2019.
Examples of some of the changes are:
A new edition of the Rules of Golf handbook is being prepared which should be clearer and will even have pictures and diagrams!
The details of these changes, featuring some short video explanations can be found on the R&A website https://www.rules.golf/
The England Golf Union also have an informative website www.englandgolf.org
Doug Atchison
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It has been busy and successful Summer for the White Lodge Ladies with highlights as follows:
Recent Trophy winners –
White Lodge Cup – Joan Mulcahy
Charity Day Cup – Linda Gray
New Member’s Cup – Mari Hastings
Captain’s Cup – Linda Gray
Jubilee Cup – Sheila McGregor
Club Charity Day:
Our Club Charity Day – organised by the Men’s Captain – was a great success and enjoyed by all, and well attended by 44 W.L. members in total. We raised £330 on the day which will be added to our charity fund ( The Princess Alice Hospice .) Thank you to every one for supporting and making it a most enjoyable day.
Roy Oliver
Lingfield Away Weekend
A great event organised so efficiently this year by Sue Prag – with a –
Hole in One – for Anne James – well done Anne.
Druce Trophy – a prestigious Surrey Ladies Event
We were well represented by our gallant team of Sue Prag, Sue Dearden, Angela Flynn and Jenny Lawrence – who whilst not carrying off the trophy, beat 12 other Surrey clubs on a long and difficult course on a jolly hot day.
…and finally –
Captain’s Team V Secretary’s Team event:
The triumphant Secretary’s Team beat the Captain’s team 7-1 goodness gracious!. Here they are …. Judy’s 7 badges representing her 7 wins !!
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There were 62 entrants making this the biggest event in 2016. The scene in the clubhouse was fantastical with a many players supporting hats, outfits or flashing attachments. We were ready for a day of fun – & golf !!!
The size of the field meant a multi tee start was needed . A miracle of organisation by Roy Oliver & Sheila McGregor resulted in a smooth start at 08.00 on Dukes. The various start groups all managed to join up with each other seamlessly.
It was a perfect autumn day for golf with ground conditions virtually ideal. Players completed their rounds from shortly after 12.00. The clubhouse quickly filled with WL Members, who were brilliantly treated, by Glendale staff, to a Christmas meal of turkey with all the trimmings, followed by mince pie – washed down by a range of refreshments.
Ladies winner was Glenis Clarke with Richard Smith winning the Men’s Event & Peter Ip Trophy with a great gross score of 4 over par. Best dressed awards went to Ken Moore & Jackie Barley as Mr & Mrs Santa.
WL gave gifts to:
A special round of thanks and appreciation was given to Roy Oliver (Captain Fantastic) for the excellent job he had done on the day, which topped off a similar performance for the previous 2 years. Roy responded by looking forward to a “fantastic” 2017.
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The Autumn highlight this year was our first and very successful Coffee Macmillan Morning. It coincided with our Autumn meeting so it was quite a busy day.
Alas your Captain’s efforts at a Victoria Sponge came out as usual – looking like Frisbee.
Everyone else responded to the challenge brilliantly and we raised in association with Glendale golf – almost £500.
Next key events will be our Christmas Meeting on December 6th and the Turkey Trot with WL Men on 16th December.
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