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A fabulous start

Jean Davy COURSE AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE, CHAIR We are off to a fabulous start! John and his crew have been working diligently to give us a gorgeous golf course to play Mother Nature always throws us a few curves and this year is no different. On May 4, there was a big wind storm that blew down 12 trees and toppled over all the water huts. The grounds crew immediately went to work putting the water huts The maintenance staff are focused on making our rounds more enjoyable. There are new pins and flags. The 150 yard markers are back. The height of the roughs will be lowered by ¼ inch to 1 ¾ inche

and enjoy. back up and getting the downed trees off the course. n Jea

Level the playing field

Christy DeMont GOLF COMMITEE Now that the season is well underway, it’s time to remind everyone about posting scores and keeping your handicap up to Why have a handicap? It levels the playing field for players with different skill levels. It’s particularly important for participants in competitions, whether it’s the Marjorie McKenzie or an interclub, so that we can make sure that the competition is fair. If everyone participating has an accurate handicap, then the winner of a “Net” competition is the person who plays best relative to their own capabilities. So to any of you out there who

handicaps are correct. the Golf Shop staff. Christy 14 | BEAUTY, GRIT & GRACE

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