Well Happy St Patrick's day to you. It was a beautiful day today at the club. The snow is almost gone. We posted our St. Patrick's Day video clip yesterday and Tom Aird our Business Manager was in good humour as he donned the green good luck hat and chatted with L'il Bubba our resident gopher.
We had a visit from Randy McDonald of Pro Shop Magazine yesterday as he showed us new ways to communicate with our customers and how to reward our golfers for proper etiquette, speed of play and especially for having a fun day at Bushwood. Stay tuned as we get ready to welcome back our customers.
We have two well experienced golf managers joining Tom and I Monday as we gear up for the season. The countdown is on until opening. We are targeting April 9th so there are 23 more days until we open!
Thanks for reading and please be sure to check out Tom and our mascot L'il Bubba on our website http://www.bushwoodgolf.com/.
May the Luck of the Irish be with you!
Mary
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Friday, March 4, 2011
SLOW PLAY - Are You the Cause or the Cure?
How many times have you complained about SLOW PLAY ?
How many times have you been the cause of SLOW PLAY ?
Many associations have tried to solve this age old problem for the past 30 to 40 years and yet it still exists and at some clubs it is getting worse.
Many people blame Beginners, Seniors, Juniors, Ladies and everyday poor players for this problem.
Some players are just inconsiderate and aren't likely to change.
Although some of these are part of the reason, all players at times contribute to the problem.
Many Professional and Low Handicap players take an exessive amount of time deciding what type of shot they want to play, wind conditions, their lie, reading their putts etc....
Most beginners and poor players don't spend any time doing this, they just take more time hitting more shots.
All players need to spend more time learning and practicing the etiquette of the Game of Golf.
SUGGESTIONS TO IMPROVE "PACE of PLAY"
1. DON'T take mulligans. Do your practicing on the driving range before or after play.
2. Line up your putt while other players are putting.
3. DON'T waste time "reading" greens. First sight is usually right. Most players tend to overread putts.
4. If you play out of a cart take two or three clubs so you are ready to play when it's your turn.
5. DON'T stand on the green after holing out, mark your scorecard on the next tee.
6. Leave your power / pull cart where you can take the shortest route to the next tee.
7. DON'T think about the players behind you. Keep pace with the players in front of you.
PLAYING TIME FOR THE MAJORITY OF GOLF COURSES NO MATTER WHAT SKILL LEVEL YOU ARE SHOULD BE IN THE 4 to 41/2 HOUR RANGE.
If everyone pays more attention to their PACE of PLAY everyone will have a more enjoyable day on the Golf Course.
How many times have you been the cause of SLOW PLAY ?
Many associations have tried to solve this age old problem for the past 30 to 40 years and yet it still exists and at some clubs it is getting worse.
Many people blame Beginners, Seniors, Juniors, Ladies and everyday poor players for this problem.
Some players are just inconsiderate and aren't likely to change.
Although some of these are part of the reason, all players at times contribute to the problem.
Many Professional and Low Handicap players take an exessive amount of time deciding what type of shot they want to play, wind conditions, their lie, reading their putts etc....
Most beginners and poor players don't spend any time doing this, they just take more time hitting more shots.
All players need to spend more time learning and practicing the etiquette of the Game of Golf.
SUGGESTIONS TO IMPROVE "PACE of PLAY"
1. DON'T take mulligans. Do your practicing on the driving range before or after play.
2. Line up your putt while other players are putting.
3. DON'T waste time "reading" greens. First sight is usually right. Most players tend to overread putts.
4. If you play out of a cart take two or three clubs so you are ready to play when it's your turn.
5. DON'T stand on the green after holing out, mark your scorecard on the next tee.
6. Leave your power / pull cart where you can take the shortest route to the next tee.
7. DON'T think about the players behind you. Keep pace with the players in front of you.
PLAYING TIME FOR THE MAJORITY OF GOLF COURSES NO MATTER WHAT SKILL LEVEL YOU ARE SHOULD BE IN THE 4 to 41/2 HOUR RANGE.
If everyone pays more attention to their PACE of PLAY everyone will have a more enjoyable day on the Golf Course.
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