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Newsletter Issue 3: April 2010
Issue 3 of our news letter is now available for download by clicking here.
Water Hazards
What to know about Water Hazards:
- Yellow Stakes define a Water Hazard and Red Stakes define a Lateral Water Hazard.
- A Ball is in the Hazard when any part of it touches the Hazard.
- The Margins of the Hazard extend upwards and downwards, so anything above the Hazard, e.g. a bridge, is in the Hazard.
What are your options when a Ball is in the Hazard?
- Play the Ball out of the Hazard, without grounding the club.
- For Yellow or Red Stakes play from where the last shot was played from, under penalty of one stroke.
- For Yellow or Red Stakes, under penalty of one stroke, drop a ball behind the Hazard, keeping the point where it last
crossed the Hazard between you and the pin.
- For Red Stakes Only, under penalty of one stroke, drop a ball within 2 club lengths from where the ball last crossed the
Hazard and not nearer the hole.
Questions:
1. What do I do if my ball lands on the bridge on the 4th Hole in Thurles?
- As the bridge lies over the Hazard it is part of the Hazard. You may play the ball as it lies or you may take a penalty drop
following the Water Hazard rules.
2. If I am playing the ball from the bridge can I ground my club?
Yes, because the ball is lying on an Immovable Obstruction.
3. I hit my tee shot on the 3rd Hole in Thurles. It hits the rocks and goes into the water. Can I drop my ball at the far side of the Hazard?
Membership Update
Limited availability in all categories. Please contact the office for further information email 0504 21983)
Club Catering
The Governing Body recently confirmed the appointment of our new caterer, Michael O’Dwyer
Michael has been in the catering service for twenty years and comes to us with the reputation for professionalism and excellence. A competent catering service is essential in a modern and progressive golf club and we ask and encourage all our members, their families and friends to support Michael in their new venture.
