Hayston Golf Club - Bulletin Board

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The Single Equality Bill - Implications for Golf Clubs in Scotland
This Bill is proceeding through the UK Parliamentary process and expected to become law later this year. Please click here for a legal interpretation of the potential implications for Golf Clubs in Scotland.

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Management Committee
Hayston Golf Club (24/02/10)

Changes to Bye-Laws
The following lists the changes to bye-laws. They will also be posted on the club notice board.

Article 11
Page 24 Para 19
Confirmation of playing times for Junior associates 9 and under handicaps Saturday medals.

Article V11 - Courtesy On The Course
Para 6
Removal of standing for single player.

Article 1X for play
Page 31 Para 7
Revision of booking times by telephone.

Article X1 - Match Play Competitions for Gentlemen
Para 1 Page 33 - Johnston Cup - Club Championship
Update of qualifying for match play stages, including play-off procedures for players with equal scores at 18th hole.
Para 2 Page 34 - Jubilee Trophy
Update of qualifying for match play stages, including play-off procedures for players with equal scores to start at 1st hole.

Article X11 - Medal Play Competitions - Gentlemen
Para 4 Page 38 - Bill Jessiman Salver
Update of play-off procedures for equal scores to be held over 18th hole.
Para 8 Page 39 - Colquhoun Cup
Competition to be changed to Stableford format plus winner will be decided on an aggregate of the best two scores over the season. The finals for this competition will be discontinued.
Para 9, 10, 11 & 12 - Connor Cup, 5 Day Members Medal, Law Bowl & Hayston Tankard
The finals for these competitions have been discontinued and the winners will be decided on an aggregate of the best two scores over the season for each competition.

Article X111 - Ladies Section
CHANGES HAVE BEEN MADE TO ALL AREAS OF THE ABOVE SECTION.

Tom Blaker
Match Secretary for Management Committee (16/02/10)

Congu Annual Review 2009
The above review was carried out by the Match and Handicap Committee and the following members handicaps have been reduced in line with the recommendations given.

1. Category 1 & 2 Players

Andrew Cowan

8.0 to 6.6 playing 7

2. Category 3 Players

	Fraser Black	16.9 to 15.5 playing 16
	George Donaldson	14.5 to 13.5 playing 14
	John Nolan	19.6 to 17.5 playing 18
	Darren Patterson	13.3 to 12.5 playing 13
	James Wilson	14.5 to 13.5 playing 14
	John Bolger	15.9 to 14.5 playing 15
	Joe Downie	17.4 to 16.4 playing 16
	John Pullar	18.4 to 16.5 playing 17
	David Tolland	15.9 to 14.5 playing 15

3. Category 4 Players

	J.McDowell	26.2 to 24.5 playing 25
	Gary Newlands	20.8 to 19.5 playing 20
	JimQuigley	25.8 to 23.5 playing 24
	Francis Doyle	25.7 to 24.5 playing 25
	Alan Nicholson	25.8 to 23.5 playing 24

4. Increases in Handicaps ALL Categories

The Handicap Committee decided that none of the recommendations for increases in handicap would be implemented.

5. No Returns

The number of no returns listed for individual members was disappointing in that some members returned a very high proportion of no returns during the season. As you will see from my report for the AGM many of these are when playing in Stableford competitions. It is not clear whether members are aware that they are playing in this type of competition.

6. Lapsed Handicaps

Again the report highlighted a large number of lapsed handicaps so please check your handicap status before the playing season starts.

Tom Blaker
Match Secretary (18/01/10)
Handicap Committee comprising George Earl (Convenor), Jim Neil, Sam Lawrie, aided and abetted by Captain Andrew Cowan

Hayston Golf Club 2009 Prizewinners
The attached file shows photos of the prizewinners as taken at the club's Prize Giving Evening last November. For framed pictures please contact Tom Blaker at the office on 0141 775 0723 quoting Frame Ref No.
For photos from the November Prize Giving Evening click here.

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Tom Blaker
Match Secretary (18/01/10)

Clearing of Locker Rooms
(Week Starting Monday 11th January 2010)

Please note that the locker rooms will be cleared of all clothing, shoes etc. week starting 11th of January 2010. Any items left in the locker rooms after this date

WILL be disposed of.

It is recommended that all members remove any clothing, shoes, golf equipment etc. that belong to them from the locker room before this date.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Bill Murdoch
House Convenor (09/12/09)

Disposal of Golf Trolleys - January 2010

Please note that the remaining trolleys that remain to the left of the trolley sheds will be disposed of from

Tuesday 5th January 2010.

This is your last chance to check that your trolley is not among those that are scheduled for disposal.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Bill Murdoch
House Convenor (09/12/09)

Prize Giving 2009
Members who were due to collect vouchers at last weeks prize giving are advised the vouchers have been given to our professional Steve Barnett. The vouchers will be placed on your sheets.
The Management Committee has decided that from next year any prize winner or runner up who does not attend the prize giving, and does not offer an apology for non attendance, will forfeit their voucher and it will be donated to the junior funds.

Andrew Cowan
Captain (30/11/09)

Hayston Club Ties
A new members' tie is now available from the Secretary's office. The tie is made from 100% pure silk in a modern design and is being sold at the cost price of £15. Orders can also be placed at the bar.

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Tom Cowan
Secretary (11/10/09)

Winter Rules (with Immediate Effect)

1. Due to their adverse affect on the course at this time of year, the use of golf trolleys is not permitted. Special concession may however be granted to members who are aged 60 or over, or who produce a medical certificate to the club secretary.

2. For play from the fairway the use of fairway mats is mandatory for all play. Play is required to be either from a mat, or by taking the ball at least 1 metre (no more than 2 metres), into the nearest rough. A ball taken (but not hit) into the rough may be cleaned and placed.

3. Further notice will be given when the above rules change.

Hayston Committee (06/11/09)

Winter Program - Phase 1
The Greens sub committee have recently met with Tom Currie, our Head Green keeper, to discuss a winter programme focussing on making further improvements to the course over the coming months.
The identified improvements will take place in 2 phases and work on the 2nd phase will not commence until phase 1 is complete. Phase 1 should be complete by 31st December, weather permitting.
Work identified for phase 1 includes the following:

1. Improvements to the bunkers on holes 1 & 2 including reshaping to improve the look and playability.
2. Improvements to the bunker cases to alleviate the problems with stones and create a better playing surface.
3. Fix and tidy up the red ash paths.
4. Repair/improve drainage around the course.

The work proposed will cause some upheaval during the coming months with certain areas marked as GUR.
Further updates will be issued as work on phase 1 progresses.

James Paterson
Greens Convenor (19/10/09)

Practise on the Course/Pitch Marks
Can I remind all members that it is NOT PERMITTED TO PRACTISE ON THE COURSE! Members should use the practise areas provided.
Also with the poor weather I notice there have been a lot more pitch marks than usual, can we please repair these as they happen.
"The average golfer leaves about 12 ball marks during a typical round of golf. With a daily average of 160 rounds on a typical golf course, the greens will suffer 1,920 ball marks each day and 58,400 ball marks per month equating to more than 700,000 ball marks each year."
In order to keep the greens as good as they have been we need these repaired.
Thanks for your support on this matter.

James Paterson
Greens Convenor (17/09/09)

Fairway Distance Markers
New 150 yard distance markers are now ready to be put in place however as it is near winter I have decided to hold these back until next season, these will be in a fixed position with the correct yardage to the front of the green. Will also need to put a local rule into process to allow relief from the fixed markers. Will up date further when in place.

James Paterson
Greens Convenor (17/09/09)

New Scottish Licensing Act - Efective from 1st September 2009
Members are reminded that ALL visitors to the club, including wives, husbands and partners, must be signed in through the Visitors Book located at the bar.
Members are required to remain in the company of the visitor. If the member leaves so does the visitor.
This is a legal requirement and failure to comply could result in the loss of our licence as Licensing Standards Officers have been appointed and can enter our premises at any time.
Bar and catering staff have been instructed and have the full support of the Management Committee in upholding these rules.

Tom Cowan
Secretary (10/09/09)

Jessiman Knock-Out League Semi-Final
Medal play for Junior Associates under 9 handicap
Junior Associates shall have the privilege of playing in club medal competitions, however the reference in the bye-laws article 19 page 24 has been updated to read as follows:-

Junior Associates must apply to the Starter for a time on the Saturday starting sheet after 2.00pm and must play with either, other Juniors who qualify for this privilege, or with Full or Honorary members.
Junior members outwith this handicap range are not allowed to play as a marker and must play during the times allowed for Junior Associates.

Tom Blaker
Match Secretary (28/08/09)

3rd and 15th Holes - Where has the common sense gone?
There have been several instances of disputes over priority at the above holes during general play.
At the 3rd tee the sign states that priority should be given to players on the 15th. However a degree of common sense is required when playing these holes.
1. If players are well across the fairway playing the 15th players on the 3rd tee must wait until all players are clear.
2. If players have teed-off at the 15th and have not gone past the line between the 3rd tee and 3rd green they should allow the players, if any, on the 3rd tee to play to save time.

Tom Blaker
Match Secretary (28/08/09)

Champions Day Results - 9th August
Club Champion: John Fowler
Runner-Up: John P.Linning

Jubilee Trophy Winner: Gary Burns
Runner-Up: Chris Clark

Junior Champion: Daniel Muir
Runner-Up: Jack Pollock

Junior/Junior Champion: Liam Boyle
Runner-Up: Robbie McCabe

Ladies Champion: Lesley Lloyd
Runner-Up: Christine Main

Left to right: Gary Burns (Jubilee Trophy), John Fowler (Club Champion), Daniel Muir (Junior Champion), Lesley Lloyd (Ladies Champion), Tom Blaker (Match Secretary) and Andrew Cowan (Captain)

Congratulations to all competitors.

Tom Blaker
Match Secretary (14/08/09)

Club Membership
The Hayston Golf Club presently has a number of vacancies within the different membership categories. Applications for membership are welcome and encouraged and individuals who are interested should, in the first instance, contact the club Secretary.

. Full Member - £616
(Entry Fee £300 - Payable either as lump sum or by standing order over 12 months.)
. 5 Day Member - £400
(Entry Fee £150 - Payable either as lump sum or by standing order over 12 months.)
. Youth Member - £370
. Scholarship Member - £100
. Junior Member - £135

Subscription year runs from 1st November to 31st October. If joining after 1st November subscriptions are pro rata.

Andrew Cowan
Vice-Captain (12/02/09)

Article XX.Local Rules (Amendments)
1.    The boundaries of the course shall be as follows:
       1st to 17th holes - All fences and stone dykes on the perimter of the course.
       18th hole - Fences to the left, right and beyond the green. Beyond the white posts
       on the right.
       Out of Bounds - 18th hole (a) area beyond the defined line across the path, (b) the
       car parks, (c) on or over the path from the Professional's Shop to the gates, (d) the
       paved area in front of the Clubhouse, and (e) the triangular grassed area near the
       Clubhouse.
2.    Staked trees will be treated as immovable obstructions - see Rules of Golf 24(2).
       Note that interference in the line of play is not of itself interference under this rule.
3.    Sprinkler heads: Relief may be given under Rule 24(2) and in addition, if a ball lies
       off the putting green, but not in a hazard, and the sprinkler head is within two club
       lengths of the ball and intervenes in the line of play then the player may take relief
       as follows:
       (a)   not nearer the hole
       (b)    avoids such intervention
       (c)    is not in a hazard or on a putting green
       The ball may be cleaned when so lifted.
4.    Artificial paths: lift and drop within one club-length without penalty. Rule 24(2)
5.    Artificial ditches - beyond 3rd green and right of 6th green - to be treated as GUR.
6.    A ball lying on any putting green other than the hole in play - drop clear of the green,
       not nearer the hole, at the nearest point of relief without penalty.
       4th green: a ball lying on the 11th green, when playing the 4th, must be lifted and
       dropped clear of the green, but not nearer the hole, without penalty. Rule 25(3)
       applies. The 13th and 15th greens shall be considered as one green.
7.    Stones may be lifted from bunkers without penalty. Rule 24(1)
8.    For all types of stroke and match play competitions a player may obtain distance
       information by using a device that measures distance only. If, during a stipulated
       round, a player uses a distance measuring device that is designed to guage or
       measure other conditions that might effect his play (e.g. gradient, wind speed,
       temperature etc.) the player is in breach of Rule 14(3) for which the penalty is
       disqualification, regardless of whether any such function is actually used.
9.    If Winter Rules are in operation, a ball plugged through the green may be lifted,
       cleaned and dropped without penalty.
10.  All flower and shrub beds - lift and drop without penalty. Rule 24(20)
11. 3rd tee - players on the 15th fairway have priority.
12. Teeing areas: The following procedure will be adopted in play from the following
       teeing areas:
                                                        SSS                Par                Tees
       Members' Medal Tees
       Medal/Match Play competitions     69                70                White

       Tee Boxes
       Ordinary play and visiting parties    68                   69                Yellow

       Junior Tees
       Junior Medal Tees                        68                   69                Yellow
       Junior boys                                   68                   68                Blue

       Ladies Tees
       Ladies and junior girls                71                   71                Red

Tom Blaker
Match Secretary (20/01/09)