LADIES CLUB NEWS
GET A GRIP ON YOUR GAME
Edition #3, Wed. May 7
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UPCOMING EVENTS
When is the last time you replaced or even cleaned your
grips? The game is difficult enough without trying to play with
slippery or worn grips. The answer may not be in replacement,
but rather in maintenance.
Every 3 or 4 rounds you should empty your golf bag and
inspect your clubs. Look for nicks in the heads, dents in the
shafts, clean out the grooves on the face of your clubs. Before
returning them to your bag, fill a bucket with warm water and
a little dish soap. Soak the grips for a minute or two, then give
them a vigorous rub down with a dry towel. You’ll be amazed
at how dirty your towel will be. You’ll have restored your grips
“tackiness,” which will make them much easier to hold.
There’s a point in time (approximately 3 golf seasons or 120
rounds) that no matter how much you try, the tackiness cannot
be restored to your grips. That’s the time to think about new
ones. The Pro Shop at Cordova Bay can do the job for you.
Simply drop them off and pick them up 1-2 days later.
MAY 21 - RULES 9 AND DINE
Filling up fast so register now
MAY 23 - LAST DAY TO ENTER FOSTER CUP
Sign up forms in Locker Room
NEXT WEEK’S COMPETITION
Most Fairways hit on tee shot
(not including par 3’s)
JUNE 9-10: ZONE 5 AMATEUR, SENIOR
AND HANDICAP CHAMPIONSHIPS
Registration deadline Fri., May 30. Check
the Notice Board in the Locker Room for
full details and registration forms.
Competition at Royal Colwood and
Cowichan golf courses.
The selection of grips on the market is vast. There are dozens of
styles, textures, colours, and sizes. Need advice on the right
type for you…the Pro Shop staff can help. Prices range from
$7.50 - $16.00 per grip (including installation) for most grips.
Putter grips range from $7.50 to $40.00
GOLF CLINICS
Reminder …”Ladies Only" Make Friends
with your Wedges Clinics
Everything you need to know to "Get Up,
Get Out and Get Over." Three - 90 minute
sessions for only $69. Maximum of 8 ladies
per group. Sign up at the Pro Shop.
Dates, Times, Instructors
Brian Hann: Fridays. 11-12:30 PM.
June 6, 13, 20
Doug Mahovlic: Wednesday. 11-12:30 PM.
May 21, 28, June 4.
Corey Lowe: Monday. 11- 12:30 PM.
May 19, 26, June 2.
Doug Hastie: Thursday. 11-12:30 PM.
May 29, June 5, 12.
WEEKLY WINNERS
Congratulations to last week’s KP winners
for Holes # 4 and #17.
Tues., April 29
Hole 4: Flight #1 Donna Silverson,
Flight #2 Linda Terrell, Flight #3 Barry Noble
Hole 17: Flight #1 Jane Owens,
Flight #2 Maureen Jones, Flight #3 Cathy Cheney
Sat., May 3
Hole 4: Flight #1 Brenda Warner, Flight #2 Marsha
Mallow, Flight #3 Stephanie Williams
Hole #17: Flight #1 Cindy Brown,
Flight #2 Lynda Terrell, Flight #3 No winner
And a special congratulations to Vice
Captain, Caroline Anderson, for shooting her
personal best…a “lights out” 73.
NEW MEMBERS’ CORNER
YVONNE LEACH
Yvonne grew up in Esquimalt and still
resides there. She golfed at March
Meadows in Lake Cowichan for 20
years. Yvonne is just starting up golf
again after a number of surgeries. She
joined Cordova Bay because she knew
some of the members and was looking
for a reasonably level course.
Yvonne’s been active all her life. She curled in Esquimalt
for 35 years, swims 60+lengths 3 times a week at Esquimalt
Pool and sings in the Esquimalt United Church choir. She
and husband Bob have been married for nearly 59 years,
have 4 sons, 9 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.
JOY LONG
Before relocating to Victoria two years
ago, Joy was a member of the Glencoe
Golf and Country Club in Calgary for 20
years, although only golfing 2-3 times a
year.
A former high school biology teacher
and committed volunteer, Joy spent
time with the Victims Assistance Unit of the Calgary Police
Force, an “exciting eye opener.” Joy and husband Bill,
have three adult children living in Australia, England and
Vancouver. Joining the Ladies Club has been a very
welcoming experience. She’s impressed with the beauty
of the course and the friendliness of the staff. When not
golfing, Joy enjoys travelling - especially visiting family,
reading, knitting, bridge, hiking and all Newcomers’
activities.
LADIES CLUB NEWS
Edition #3, Wed. May 7
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AND THE RULE IS...WATER HAZARDS (by popular request)
Welcome to the 13th Hole at Cordova Bay. You know…that pretty little par 3 across the water. Ever gone in the water
on this hole? Did you know what to do and where to drop your ball?
The 13th hole is described as a “crafty little par three” that feature a slightly elevated green making the hole play
longer than the indicated yardage.” It’s surrounded by yellow stakes indicating a “water hazard.” There are no red
stakes around the pond – which indicate a “lateral water hazards.” (We’ll talk about those another day.)
The yellow stakes define the “margin” of the water hazard. The yellow stakes and the ground between the yellow
stakes and the water are all considered part of the water hazard.
So what are you supposed to do if your ball lands in the water off the tee box? That depends where your ball entered
the water. To help explain what relief you’re allowed, here are the three most common scenarios you’ll likely
encounter on Hole #13 if your ball lands in the water hazard and not on the green. If you want to read the official rule,
check Rule 26-1 “Relief for Ball in a Water Hazard” in the official Rules of Golf.
Scenario #1 – Ball lands in the water hazard
You hit the ball and it lands directly in the pond or on the ground between the yellow stake and the pond. You can
always play the ball as it lies if you’re willing to take a chance.
Option 1 - under penalty of one stroke play the ball from the spot where last played. In our example, that would
be from the tee. You would be playing your 3rd shot from the tee.
Option 2 - under penalty of one stroke drop any distance behind the water hazard, keeping the point where
the ball last crossed the margin of the water hazard between you and the flagstick. Again, you would be
playing your 3rd shot from the spot where you decide to drop.
Scenario #2 – Ball rolls into the water hazard sideways after landing on fairway
You hit the ball; it lands on the
fairway to the right of the hazard, then
rolls or bounces into the water hazard.
In this scenario you can move a little
closer to the hole as the ball last
crossed the hazard from the side of
the hazard, but remember to keep the
point where the ball last crossed the
margin of the hazard between you
and the hole. You can go as far back
as you like. You can always play the
ball as it lies if you are willing to take a
chance and are not afraid of getting
wet and or dirty.
Option 1 - under penalty of one stroke play the ball from the spot where you last played. In our example that would
be from the tee.
Option 2 - under penalty of one stroke drop any distance behind the water hazard, keeping the point where the
ball last crossed the margin of the water hazard between you and the flagstick.
If you choose Option 2, here’s the proper procedure to follow. Determine where the ball last crossed the margin of
the water hazard. Mark that spot with a “tee.” Keeping the tee in line with the flagstick, move back any distance
you choose (as long as you are no closer to the hole), then drop the ball. You would then hit from that spot.
Scenario #3 – Ball makes it across the pond then rolls back into the water hazard
You hit a good shot and clear the water landing on the fairway just below the green; but it’s just not quite enough
club and the ball rolls back down into the hazard. Sound familiar?
Because this is a water hazard you do not have the option of playing the ball up by the green as you must keep
the spot where you last crossed the margin between you and the flag. This option is only available when the
hazard is a lateral water hazard and has red stakes and the ball clearly passed the margin of the hazard (above
the red stakes). You can always play the ball as it lies, go ahead, give it a try but you may find it quite
difficult. Don't ground your club!
Option 1 - under penalty of one stroke play the ball from the spot where you last played. You can hit
another ball from the tee.
Option 2 - under penalty of one stroke drop any distance behind the water hazard, keeping the point where
the ball last crossed the margin of the water hazard between you and the flagstick.
Note: A common misconception is that the ball must be dropped close to the water hazard. In fact, there’s no limit
how far back the ball may be dropped under Option 2. The important facts are where the ball last crossed the
margin of the hazard (not the flight of the ball) and where the hole is located. Those are the reference points for
determining the where the ball is dropped.