Putting Green Etiquette

Be respectful to other whilst on the putting surface. The video below details the expected etiquette while on the putting green.

RBGC Captains Blog - July 2011

It never hurts to brush up on your knowledge of the rules of golf.  This quiz question and answer was supplied by a VGA state accredited rules official.

QUESTION: In a stableford round Mick putted up just 50 cm short of the hole, he properly marked his ball, put the ball in his pocket and tended the flag for the other players. By accident when replacing the ball on the mark, he substituted another ball and subsequently sunk the putt.

What is the ruling?

(a)       Mick is penalized two strokes and must replace the proper ball on the mark before putting out

(b)       Mick is penalized one stroke and must re-take the putt using the original ball

(c)       Mick is penalized two strokes and the putt counts

ANSWER:  (c)   Unfortunately, a penalty of two strokes in stroke play and loss of hole in match play is incurred. The player would have substituted a ball when not permitted to do so (as with a lost ball or ball hit out of bounds). According to Rule 15-2, the second ball would become the ball in play and the penalty ascribed by the applicable rule would be incurred.

Good golfing,

Len Sleep (Captain)

Playing at a Good Pace

Pace of Play

Play at Good Pace and Keep Up

Players should play at a good pace. The Committee may establish pace of play guidelines that all players should follow.

It is a group's responsibility to keep up with the group in front. If the group starts to fall behind, they should make a conscious effort to catch up to the group in front and maintain pace to stay the required distance behind them. If the group loses a clear hole and it is delaying the group behind, they should invite the group behind to play through, irrespective of the number of players in that group.
View Playing at a Good Pace Animation by clicking here

Golf Etiquette 101 - Part 2

Senior Club Teams Challenge

Our Redland Bay Golf Club Senior Club Teams Challenge side play their final match against Brisbane Golf Club at the Bay on Thursday 7th July (tee off 10am). Brisbane are leading the division and have suffered only 1 defeat this year - that is until Thursday. Our boys have been playing some great golf and are confident heading into this matchup and if you have a spare moment come down and support the boys I am sure they will appreciate it.

Golf Etiquette 101 - Part 1

Golf etiquette is the one subject often debated on course and in the club house. I think the flyer below will help improve areas of golf that most members get frustrated with. Part 2 to follow:

Calendar of Events for July 2011

·  Friday, 1 July 2011 - Woolworths Charity Golf Day (Shotgun start @ 9am)

·  Saturday, 2 July 2011 - Men's Monthly Medal sponsored by PFD Foods

                                      - Ladies Monthly Medal

·  Wednesday, 6 July 2011 - Men's Monthly Mug sponsored by Mick & Anne Brown McDonalds Coorparoo

·  Friday, 8 July 2011 - Rydges Oasis Sunshine Coast Black Marker Challenge

·  Friday, 8 July 2011 - Members July Birthday Dinner

·  Tuesday, 12 July 2011 - Qualifying Rnd Patrons Trophy

·  Thursday, 14 July 2011 - 1st Rnd Patrons Trophy

·  Friday, 15 July 2011 - "Johnny Cash" tribute show - FREE; Buffet dinner available for $19.90. SORRY, EVENT SOLD OUT!

·  Sunday, 17 July 2011 - 1st Rnd Junior Championships

·  Thursday, 21 June 2011 - Semi-finals Patrons Trophy

·  Friday, 22 July 2011 - Redlands Institute Golf Day (Shotgun start @ 9am)

·  Sunday, 24 July 2011 - 2nd Rnd Junior Championships

·  Thursday, 28 June 2011 - Finals Patrons Trophy

·  Friday, 29 July 2011 - Victoria Point Sharks Golf Day (Shotgun @ 8am)