Hello Golfers!
Please take a moment to review the newly revised Greendale course guidelines and rules bag tag (perfect for easy reference while out on the course)! Both are available on our website under the ‘Rules’ tab and links to the information are also below for your quick reference.
Dear GWGA members:
GWGA spring golf has nearly arrived. A practice round of golf for our GWGA is available at Greendale on March 28 at 8 am. Six tee times are available. Come and get into the swing of the new season.
Hi Ladies,
Rule 13.2 states that now you can hit the unattended flagstick that’s in the hole from the the putting green (or anywhere else) without penalty. The decision to remove the flagstick, have it attended or keep it in the hole must be made before making a stroke. If you decide to remove the flagstick for one stroke, you can leave it in for the next stroke. Your choice!
The R & A and USGA believe that this rule will help in the pace of play. Some experts estimated that a foursome of amateurs could save 40 seconds per hole if they left the flagstick in the cup. That’s 12 minutes per round. It will be a little challenging at first to get used to this new rule but I think after about 3 holes, you will have a fairly good idea of your playing partners preferences.
The first video I have included is in the GWGA video library under “Rules”. It is a USGA video explaining the rule regarding the flagstick. The second video is one that Kathy Rath sent to me from YouTube. If you were wondering if you should leave the stick in or take it out, this video might give you the answer. Thank you, Kathy!
In the words of Cosmo Kramer, “Without rules, there’s chaos”!!!
Sue
Hi All
The old rules stated that if your ball was moved by a player or an outside agency after it had already been lifted and replaced on the green, you would have needed to return and place your ball on its original spot.
An outside agency includes an animal, natural or artificial object, a referee, a marker (scorer), an observer and a forecaddie. Neither wind nor water is an outside agency. (Now called “outside influence”)
The new rule states that if your ball moves from it’s spot after lifting and replacing it, even if it was blown by the wind or moved for no clear reason, the ball must be replaced on its original spot.
If your ball has not been lifted and replaced and it moves from it’s original spot, the ball must be played from its new position.
Greendale Women's Golf Association, Alexandria, Va 
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