Welcome to the K of C Golf league for 2008.  The league officers hope you have an enjoyable golf season.  The following information is provided as a reminder to all golfers. 

USGA rules apply except:

1) Gimmees – Be reasonable in the application of gimmees.  Inside the leather should be the standard.

2) Preferred lies will be played in accordance with club rules.  A ball lying in your own fairway may be lifted and cleaned.

3) Out-of-bounds on hole #16 at Brookhaven Golf Club – Penalty is one stroke only.  No distance penalty.  Play ball from where it crossed the out-of-bounds stake line.  

Relief Procedure:

1) A player is entitled to drop his ball, without penalty, within one club length of object, i.e., fence, sprinkler, rocks, etc., not nearer the hole affording him a clear stance and swing.

2) Even in the rough, a player may drop a ball, within one club length, with opponent’s permission, to avoid hitting a rock, tree stump, etc.

Considerations:

1. Play ready golf!
2. Don’t take more than 2 minutes to look for a ball.
3. Don’t mark scores at the green.  Move to the next tee.
4. Place clubs and carts at the side of the green closest to the next tee.
5. Please try and watch the flight of both your ball and your opponent’s. Marking its landing spot will speed up play.
6. An average round should be completed in two hours.  Keep Pace!

Scorecards will be at the course by 3PM each Tuesday.  Look for them in the pro shop.  When completing your card, record your total gross strokes for each hole.  Handicaps will be applied by the league secretary.  After your match, when both player’s scores have been verified and the card has been signed by both players, cards are to be turned in at the K of C home.  Only cards that have not been completed (those where one or both players have not yet entered a score), should be left in the box at the course.

In the event you are unable to find or use your league supplied scorecard, you may use a regular Brookhaven scorecard.  If you use a Brookhaven card clearly write your full name & the date that the round is intended for on the card. 

Changes for 2008:

1)  The season will consist of 20 weeks, with the 10th & 20th weeks to be played as position rounds.

2)  E Flight members and players 65 and over may use the gold tees, after informing the League Secretary of their choice to do so.  Once opted for, the gold tees must be used for the entire 10 week first half of the season.  These same players may also choose to continue using the gold tees for the 2nd half of the season.       

3)  Make-up matches for the fist half of the season must be completed by 7/1/08 or no points will be awarded.  Make up matches for the second half must be completed by 9/16/08 or no points will be awarded.   

4)  A skins game is being offered to members for $2.00 per week.  See Ben in the pro shop for an explanation and how to participate. 

Thanks for your cooperation & have a great season.

John Tuohy, League Secretary