(Edited 04/09)
Greetings Fellow Duffer;
The
‘07 practice season starts next Tuesday, March 27th. Historically, the first three rounds have been used to calculate
handicaps for the upcoming season.
Again this year, the handicaps of established members will be
calculated by using their scores from the second half of last season (including
outing) and any practice rounds played.
All members should make an effort to attend these upcoming practice sessions
so that they can establish up-to-date handicaps, familiarize themselves with
any new Duffer procedures, meet new members, play in the Skin Game before
the restrictions begin, and have a beer or two.
NEW MEMBERS must have at least three rounds played to establish a
handicap. Until they have set up that
handicap, they will be required to play as a scratch golfer (0 handicap). Once three scores have been recorded, your Duffer
handicap will be computed. Any rounds
played at Creekwood can be used toward establishing your handicap, so if you
can’t make the official practice rounds, or if the weather is bad, get out any
time and play a few rounds. If you have
make-up scores to report, please indicate your full names, and the date
played. You can hold the scorecards and
give them to me the next Tuesday, or turn them into one of the Creekwood
Counter Staff employees, asking that the cards be placed in the ‘DUFFER FILE’.
DUES remain $100 and must be paid-in-full by the first official
play date, Tuesday, April 17th.
Please
see our treasurer, John Stanbrook (Stanny), he will be happy to accept your
payment. cash is the preferred currency. Should you need to pay by check, please make it payable to John
Stanbrook or CASH. The Duffers do
not have a bank account, so improperly endorsed checks will be returned to
you.
If you wish to pay by mail send your check to Stanny at…
John Stanbrook
Saturday Sept. 15th
@ 9:00, MARK YOUR CALENDARS NOW
Our OFFICIAL tee time remains 4:41…
In past years ‘The Duffers’ have
enjoyed almost unlimited access to the tee box. Once again we have the privilege of having on open tee box ahead
of us.
At
this time I estimate that we may have as many as 64 members, although
only a fraction of those have confirmed their intentions to play. Getting all of us around the course with the
limited daylight afforded us at this time of year has always been challenging. With that in mind, let me remind you that
The Duffers advocate the practice of READY GOLF! I will gladly coach anyone who may need
information regarding procedures related to playing READY GOLF. Remember, your proper position on the
golf course is BEHIND the group in front of you, NOT in front of the group
behind you! Let’s try to tee off
on time and play quickly so that those of us bringing up the rear can finish in
some sort of daylight.
FYI… Sunset Times this
spring are:
March
27, @ 7:48
April 03, @ 7:55
April 10. @ 8:03
April 17, @ 8:11
April 24, @ 8:18
Creekwood remains a soft-spike facility
Greens Fees have increased to $12.75 (walking) while the cost of 9 holes
riding is now $18.25.
Thankfully, and most importantly, beer remains $2.10 a can!
The Rain Check Policy remains the same.
Ask Lisa or Stanny for details if you’re curious.
Dale Sandvick…
Fellow Duffer and owner of Creekwood GC, reminds us that it is each and every
golfers responsibility and pleasure to REPLACE DIVOTS and REPAIR BALL MARKS.
As usual, this is only being posted here.
Should you know of members who don’t have internet access or know
someone who is interested in becoming a member, please pass this information on
to them.
Hit
‘em straight,
John Stanbrook (Stanny)
440-871-7821