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2020 Skins Champion.

[2020 Skins Champion]
2020 Champion

The North Turramurra Skins Champion for 2020 is Mark with 83 skins.

The 2020 runner-up is Craig with 82.

[2020 Skins Runner-up]
2020 Runner-up
2020 Skins Results
  1. Mark 83
  2. Craig 82
  3. PeterH 64
  4. Kim 38
  5. PeterD 32
  6. David 7
  7. Remaining 18
  8. Unplayed 90
2020 Longest Drive
  1. Kim 5
  2. PeterD 5
  3. Mark 3
  4. Craig 2
  5. PeterH 2
  6. David 0
  7. No winner 0
  8. Unplayed 5
2020 NTP
  1. PeterH 5
  2. Kim 4
  3. Mark 3
  4. PeterD 3
  5. Craig 2
  6. David 0
  7. No winner 1
  8. Unplayed 5
Skins Champions
Year

2020

2019

2018

2017

2016

2015

2014

2013

2012

2011

2010

2009

2008

2007

2006

Champion

Mark

Mark

PeterH

PeterD

PeterD

PeterH

PeterH

PeterH

Stix

Klaus & PeterH

PeterD

PeterH

Stix

PeterH

PeterD

Runner-Up

Craig

Craig

Craig

PeterH

Craig

Craig

PeterD

Craig

Craig

Steve

Mario

Mark

PeterD

PeterD

Not recorded

 

2020 Xmas Round

19th December:
[Presentation 2020Dec19a]
2020 Playing Group

We had a field of six playing in the 2020 Christmas round. Mark, the latest Skins Champion, was a late withdrawal with health issues and we were joined by Sujay for his first Christmas Classic round.

The damp weather made play uncomfortable for some, but not for our low handicappers: PeterD and Kim. Kim demonstrated the skills gained on his recent intensive golfing holiday and took the Championship by 4 points.

The Nth Turramurra competition was the usual single stableford and 2BBB. The winner scored 38 points and Kim was the runner-up on 36 points. Kim and PeterD missed out on the 2BBB prize.

HoleClub
19 Iron
28 Iron
36 Iron
43 Wood
53 Iron
67 Iron
7PW
85 Iron
9Driver
104 Iron
117 Iron
126 Iron
139 Iron
145 Iron
15PW
168 Iron
174 Iron
183 Iron
Special Conditions for Xmas Round 2020

The playing conditions were devised by Mark and the tee club allocation was enthusiastically supervised by PeterD.

  1. All players to wear their finest Aloha shirt.
  2. A Choice of two unusual beers.
  3. Nibbles supplied by each player.
  4. The first club to be used on each hole as listed on the right.
  5. Standard stableford scoring applies with Golflink Handicaps and Skins Social Handicaps to be used.
[Presentation 2020Dec19bc]
2020 Champion Presentation
Individual Stableford Scores:
Nth Turramurra 2BBB Scores:
Birdies:

none today.

N.T.C.C. Champion for 2020

The winner is Kim with 36 points with PeterD the runner-up on 32 points. The trophy for 2020 was presented to Kim by the 2019 champion Craig.

[Presentation 2020Dec19c]
NTP Winner
Longest drive (13th hole):

no player made it to the fairway although Kim was very close. After some active discussion it was determined that Kim should be the custodian of this trophy until next NTCC. Kim was equal Longest Driver leader for the year and PeterD had left the building.

Nearest to the pin (15th hole):

Kim with a tee shot 2.75 pds from the flag, ahead of the early mark set by Sujay.

[Presentation 2020Dec19d]
Bradman Award Winner
Bradman Award:

The Bradman award goes to David with PeterH close behind.

Interesting Shots:

on the 15th, Craig tried a bump and run onto the green but was frustrated by the green-side bunker: first in, then out and finally back in.

Catering:

it was intended that the beer and nibbles should be shared today, but, after the recent increase in Covid-19 cases on the Northern Beaches, we decided to avoid sharing.

Conditions:

overcast, warm and humid with steady misty rain for the duration of the round.

Rules of the Round:

Rule 13 - Putting Greens

13.1 Actions Allowed or Required on Putting Greens

d. When Ball or Ball-Marker Moves on Putting Green

There are two specific Rules for a ball or ball-marker that moves on the putting green.

(1) No Penalty for Accidentally Causing Ball to Move. There is no penalty if the player, opponent or another player in stroke play accidentally moves the player’s ball or ball-marker on the putting green.

The player must:

  • Replace the ball on its original spot (which if not known must be estimated) (see Rule 14.2), or
  • Place a ball-marker to mark that original spot.

Exception – Ball Must Be Played as It Lies When Ball Begins to Move During Backswing or Stroke and Stroke Is Made (see Rule 9.1b).

Rule 18 - Stroke-and-Distance Relief; Ball Lost or Out of Bounds; Provisional Ball

18.1 Relief Under Penalty of Stroke and Distance Allowed at Any Time

At any time, a player may take stroke-and-distance relief by adding one penalty stroke and playing the original ball or another ball from where the previous stroke was made (see Rule 14.6).

The player always has this stroke-and-distance relief option:

  • No matter where the player’s ball is on the course, and
  • Even when a Rule requires the player to take relief in a certain way or to play a ball from a certain place.

Once the player puts another ball in play under penalty of stroke and distance (see Rule 14.4):

  • The original ball is no longer in play and must not be played.
  • This is true even if the original ball is then found on the course before the end of the three-minute search time (see Rule 6.3b).

But this does not apply to a ball to be played from where the previous stroke was made when the player:

  • Announces that he or she is playing a provisional ball (see Rule 18.3b), or
  • Is playing a second ball in stroke play under Rule 14.7b or 20.1c(3).
Annual General Meeting

Not a lot of enthusiasm for AGM proposals or discussion; just the usual hilarity about the offering of new founding memberships.

Craig suggested an amendment of the Skins Qualification Rule 2012. The proposed rule would read as follows, with the added condition underlined.

Players must complete two (2) qualifying rounds in the last six (6) months before becoming eligible to win skins. In addition, players must participate in the post match socialising for, at least, the time set by early leaver PeterD. Special dispensation may be granted by a simple majority of the Founding Members.
NTCC Champions
Year

2020

2019

2018

2017

2016

2015

2014

2013

2012

2011

2010

2009

2008

2007

2006

Champion

Kim

Craig

PeterH

Craig

Stix

Craig

Stix

PeterD, Stix, Matthew

Stix

Matthew

Craig

Mario

PeterD

Hamish

Stix



Round 23: Mark Ends with Eleven

5th December:
Trophy Presentation
Trophy Presentation

Craig and Mark showed good form following the tough stroke play rounds for the club championship. In this round, Mark scored well on the holes that mattered and finished with an impressive 11 skins.

Our 2020 skins championship finish was tense until the last putt on hole 18. The result was a one skin win to Mark just ahead of Craig.

The NT competition was individual stableford and 2BBB. The winner scored 43 points and the 2BBB winners made 48 points.

The mystery absence of Kim has been solved: a birthday golfing junket to the north of the state.

Stableford Individual Scores
[Name (hcap) Points Skins]:
2BBB Scores:
Birdies:

14th (par 3) Mark.

Longest drive (13th hole):

Craig with a 177m drive.

Nearest to the pin (15th hole):

Craig with a tee shot to 10 ccs.

Interesting/Great Shots:

Mark was in good form with a 4 metre putt for birdie on the par three 14th.

On the favoured (easy?) par four 17th, both PeterD and PeterH put tee shots into the dam.

PeterH compounded the the errors on the 18th by placing his approach shot OOB into the car park narrowly missing a Mazda.

Catering:

was provided by each player.

Rules of the Round:

No rules today.

Weather:

Overcast and humid.



Round 22: The Count-back Specialist is Back

14th November:
[Presentation 2020Nov14a]
Trophy Presentation

Yet another skins count-back, this time the win went to PeterH with Craig the runner-up.

PeterD had a very consistent round with no wipes, one shot better than his handicap. This gave him 2 hole wins for two skins.

One round left in Skins 2020 with two founding members still in the running; Craig leads Mark by 8.

Stableford Individual Scores
[Name (hcap) Points Skins]:
2BBB Scores:
Birdies:

10th (par 4) MarkT.

Longest drive (13th hole):

MarkT with a 196m drive.

Nearest to the pin (15th hole):

PeterH with a tee shot to 2.44m.

Interesting/Great Shots:

MarkB made a professional up-and-down for par on the 3rd with an approach shot over the bunker and a fine putt.

On the 17th, MarkT hit the green with a low running shot avoiding the overhanging trees.

Craig was disappointed with his short approach shot on the 18th: into the green-side bunker.

Catering:

was provided by each player.

Rules of the Round:

No rules today.

Weather:

Fine and hot.



Round 21: Mark Takes the 6th in Eight

31st October:
[Presentation 2020Oct31a]
Trophy Presentation

Two groups of three in the Skins today starting with an overcast sky and showers threatening. Mark was on fire early in the round with 22 points and enough skins to win the round after 8 holes.

After the win today, Mark has a four round winning streak and a 2020 total of six wins. Our low handicapper, PeterD, is still looking for a first win for the year.

The Skins 2020 race has two rounds to go and it is tight at the top with Craig leading Mark by 6.

The NT competition was individual and 2 ball aggregate stableford. The winner scored 42 points, PeterD took the $20 third prize and Mark missed the $10 fourth prize after a count-back.

Stableford Individual Scores
[Name (hcap) Points Skins]:
2BBB Aggregate Scores:
Birdies:

3rd (par 4) MarkB.
10th (par 4) Craig, Kim.

Longest drive (13th hole):

PeterH with a 208m drive.

Nearest to the pin (15th hole):

PeterH with a tee shot to 5phs.

Interesting/Great Shots:

Mark scored a birdie on the 3rd with an approach shot from the rough and a fine putt.

On the 10th, Craig made a long putt for birdie, while Kim put his tee shot close the green, chipped next to the flag and tapped in for the birdie.

Interesting Events:

Craig provided a live showing of Newcastle race 1, the Ironjack 4YO & up Maiden Plate over 1880m with his horse Fine Ruby running. Fine Ruby, the gelding, is still a maiden: he came 4th.

Catering:

was provided by each player.

Rules of the Round:

16.1 Abnormal Course Conditions (Including Immovable Obstructions)

This Rule covers free relief that is allowed from interference by animal holes, ground under repair, immovable obstructions or temporary water:

  • These are collectively called abnormal course conditions, but each has a separate Definition.
  • This Rule does not give relief from movable obstructions (a different type of free relief is allowed under Rule 15.2a) or boundary objects or integral objects (no free relief is allowed).

a. When Relief Is Allowed

(1) Meaning of Interference by Abnormal Course Condition. Interference exists when any one of these is true:

  • The player’s ball touches or is in or on an abnormal course condition,
  • An abnormal course condition physically interferes with the player’s area of intended stance or area of intended swing, or
  • Only when the ball is on the putting green, an abnormal course condition on or off the putting green intervenes on the line of play.

If the abnormal course condition is close enough to distract the player but does not meet any of these requirements, there is no interference under this Rule.

Definition of Obstruction

Any artificial object except for integral objects and boundary objects.

Examples of obstructions:

  • Artificially surfaced roads and paths, including their artificial borders.
  • Buildings and rain shelters.
  • Sprinkler heads, drains and irrigation or control boxes.
  • Stakes, walls, railings and fences (but not when they are boundary objects that define or show the boundary edge of the course).
  • Golf carts, mowers, cars and other vehicles.
  • Waste containers, signposts and benches.
  • Player equipment, flagsticks and rakes.

An obstruction is either a movable obstruction or an immovable obstruction. If part of an immovable obstruction (such as a gate or door or part of an attached cable) meets the definition of movable obstruction, that part is treated as a movable obstruction.

 

Weather:

Overcast and damp early, followed by steamy sunshine.



Round 20: Right Royal Thrashing

17th October:
[Presentation 2020Oct17a]
Trophy Presentation

Once again Mark played extremely well today, handing out a thrashing to his only opponent today. It all started with him nailing a 20m putt on Hole 1 for a par and never let up from there, scoring a whopping 42 stableford points.

His dominant win gets him a step closer to the year end lead, setting up a tight run to the end.

The NT competition today was individual and 2BBB stablebleford. The winner scored 44 points and MarkB, with 42 points, grabbed the $20 third prize after a COUNT-BACK.

Stableford Individual Scores
[Name (hcap) Points Skins]:
2BBB Scores:
Birdies:

None.

Longest drive (13th hole):

MarkB with a 220m drive.

Nearest to the pin (15th hole):

No shots on the green.

Interesting/Great Shots:

Mark's putt on Hole 1 amongst many other fine shots played today.

Interesting Events:

Mark being reunited with a former school student.

Catering:

was provided by each player.

Rules of the Round:

None.

 

Weather:

A mild sunny mid-spring day.



Round 19: Triple Crown Reigns Again

3rd October:
[Presentation 2020Oct03a]
Trophy Presentation

MarkB showed dominant playing form today, taking out a triple crown and continuing to close the lead in the annual skins tournament under hot sunny conditions. His triple crown comes only two matches after the last one from PeterH showing how tough the competition has become.

We were also joined by two new player recruits today, MarkT and Michael. Both played off social handicaps and taught Craig a lesson or two with their consistent play and straight hitting.

Today's controversy came after the match when Skins reconciliation proved difficult due to the scant scoring details within Group B, prompting Craig to suggest there needs to be some penalty for inadequate scoring details!

The NT competition today was strokeplay. The winner made net 11 under par.

Strokeplay Individual Scores
[Name (hcap) Net Skins]:
Birdies:

4th (par 4) PeterD.

Longest drive (13th hole):

MarkB with a 216m drive dead centre of the fairway.

Nearest to the pin (15th hole):

MarkB with a tee shot to 3.5 PDS.

Interesting/Great Shots:

No shots reported this week.

Interesting Events:

There was a red-belly black snake sighting around the 4th green/5th tee by Group B.

Catering:

was provided by each player.

Rules of the Round:

See above. Although this is a judgemental decision for the AGM. No rule investigation needed.

 

Weather:

A hot sunny mid-spring day.



Round 18: Another Turn for Mark

19th September:
[Presentation 2020Sep19a]
Trophy Presentation

Course conditions looked ordinary as the round started with overcast sky, some misty rain and recently cored greens with generous sand covering. Happily the weather improved as the round progressed.

The tension was high as skins results had to wait for the two groups to assemble post round. This delay was a concern for some of the group.

Mark took the round with a dominant front 9 after resisting a late surge from the two Peters.

The NT competition was singles and 2BBB stableford. The winner scored 42 points and the leading 2BBB score was 47 points after a count-back.

Stableford Individual Scores
[Name (hcap) Points Skins]:
2BBB Scores:
Birdies:

none today with many "almost" birdie putts on the cored greens.

Longest drive (13th hole):

PeterD with a tee shot of 198m.

Nearest to the pin (15th hole):

Km with a tee shot to 4kws.

Interesting Shots:

the interesting shot of the day was by PeterH with a fairway bunker shot landing close to the flag on the 3rd hole.

Catering:

was provided by each player.

Rules of the Round:

Definitions

Ground Under Repair

Ground under repair also includes the following things, even if the Committee does not define them as such:

  • Any hole made by the Committee or the maintenance staff in:
    • Setting up the course (such as a hole where a stake has been removed or the hole on a double green being used for the play of another hole), or
    • Maintaining the course (such as a hole made in removing turf or a tree stump or laying pipelines, but not including aeration holes).
  • Grass cuttings, leaves and any other material piled for later removal. But:
    • Any natural materials that are piled for removal are also loose impediments, and
    • Any materials left on the course that are not intended to be removed are not ground under repair unless the Committee has defined them as such.
  • Any animal habitat (such as a bird’s nest) that is so near a player’s ball that the player’s stroke or stance might damage it, except when the habitat has been made by animals that are defined as loose impediments (such as worms or insects).

 


Weather:

overcast early with misty rain at times, fine later in the round.



Round 17: Triple Crown 3 for PeterH

5th September:
[Presentation 2020Sep05a]
Trophy Presentation

In a low scoring round PeterH took the first Triple Crown of the year and his first since 2014.

The NT competition was again single stableford and 2BBB pairs as the stroke play round has been cancelled due to slow play. The winner scored 42 points.

Stableford Individual Scores
[Name (hcap) Points Skins]:
Stableford 2BBB Pairs Scores:
Birdies:

8th (par 5) PeterH.

Longest drive (13th hole):

PeterH with a tee shot of 170m.

Nearest to the pin (15th hole):

PeterH with a tee shot to 12.5phs.

Interesting Shots:

shot of the day was a 10 metre putt for par by Mark on the 18th green.

Catering:

was provided by each player.

Rules of the Round:

Rule 13.1c. Improvements Allowed on Putting Green

 

During a round (and while play is stopped under Rule 5.7a,) a player may take these two actions on the putting green, no matter whether the ball is on or off the putting green:

  • (1) Removal of Sand and Loose Soil. Sand and loose soil on the putting green (but not anywhere else on the course) may be removed without penalty.
  • (2) Repair of Damage. A player may repair damage on the putting green without penalty by taking reasonable actions to restore the putting green as nearly as possible to its original condition, but only:
    • By using his or her hand, foot or other part of the body or a normal ball-mark repair tool, tee, club or similar item of normal equipment, and
    • Without unreasonably delaying play (see Rule 5.6a).

 

But if the player improves the putting green by taking actions that exceed what is reasonable to restore the putting green to its original condition (such as by creating a pathway to the hole or by using an object that is not allowed), the player gets the general penalty for breach of Rule 8.1a.

 

"Damage on the putting green" means any damage caused by a person or outside influence, such as:

  • Ball marks, shoe damage (such as spike marks) and scrapes or indentations caused by equipment or a flagstick,
  • Old hole plugs, turf plugs, seams of cut turf and scrapes or indentations from maintenance tools or vehicles,
  • Animal tracks or hoof indentations, and
  • Embedded objects (such as a stone, acorn or tee).

 

But "damage on the putting green" does not include any damage or conditions that result from:

  • Normal practices for maintaining the overall condition of the putting green (such as aeration holes and grooves from vertical mowing),
  • Irrigation or rain or other natural forces,
  • Natural surface imperfections (such as weeds or areas of bare, diseased or uneven growth), or
  • Natural wear of the hole.

Weather:

Fine, sunny and breezy.



Round 16: Countback Denier Wins!

22nd August:
[Presentation 2020Aug22a]
Trophy Presentation

There was a curious reversal today: Mark won the round from Craig after a count-back. The skins were dominated by Mark and Craig with a couple of scraps going to others. The count-back went to Mark with 4 hole wins to 2.

The gale force winds on the course challenged us today, causing PeterH to lose a number of balls and chew up some search time.

Craig performed well once again on the 16th and 17th. Unhappily for PeterH it looks like the 17th now belongs to Craig. PeterD wants to own the 18th and again scored well enough to take the last skin.

The NT competition was single stableford and 2BBB pairs. The winner scored 38 points.

Stableford Individual Scores
[Name (hcap) Points Skins]:
Stableford 2BBB Pairs Scores:
Birdies:

7th (par 3) Mark & Kim.

Longest drive (13th hole):

Kim with a tee shot of 263m.

Nearest to the pin (15th hole):

PeterH with a tee shot to 2.2pds.

Interesting Shots:

Kim and Mark squared the 7th hole with birdies and near the 13th green, PeterH was struck by a ball from the following group.

Catering:

was provided by each player.

Rules of the Round:

9.4 Ball Lifted or Moved by You

a. When Lifted or Moved Ball Must Be Replaced

If you or your caddie lift your ball at rest or cause it to move, your ball must be replaced on its original spot (which if not known must be estimated), except:

  • When you lift the ball under a Rule to take relief or to replace the ball on a different spot, or
  • When your ball moves only after you have started the stroke or the backswing for a stroke and then go on to make the stroke.
b. Penalty for Lifting or Deliberately Touching Your Ball or Causing It to Move

If you lift or deliberately touch your ball at rest or cause it to move, you get one penalty stroke.

But there are four exceptions where you get no penalty for doing so:

  • Exception 1 – When You are Allowed to Lift or Move Ball.
  • Exception 2 – Accidental Movement Before Ball Is Found.
  • Exception 3 – Accidental Movement on Putting Green.
  • Exception 4 – Accidental Movement Anywhere Except on Putting Green While Applying Rule.

 

Penalty for Playing Incorrectly Substituted Ball or Playing Ball from a Wrong Place in Breach of Rule 9.4: General Penalty under Rule 6.3b or 14.7a.

General Penalty Definition

Loss of hole in match play or two penalty strokes in stroke play.

 

16.1 Abnormal Course Conditions (Including Immovable Obstructions)

This Rule covers free relief that is allowed from interference by animal holes, ground under repair, immovable obstructions or temporary water.

These are collectively called abnormal course conditions, but each has a separate Definition.

e. Relief for Your Ball Not Found but in or on Abnormal Course Condition

If your ball has not been found and it is known or virtually certain that your ball came to rest in or on an abnormal course condition on the course, you may take relief under Rule 16.1b, c or d. You do this by using the estimated point where the ball last crossed the edge of the abnormal course condition on the course as the reference point.


Weather:

Cold with gale force winds.

Gale-force wind: a wind of force seven to ten on the Beaufort scale or from 45 to 90 kilometres per hour.



Round 15: PeterH Takes Advantage

8th August:
[Presentation 2020Aug08a]
Trophy Presentation

The course conditions were difficult today: cool and breezy with plenty of casual water on the fairways. The rain showers did hold off until we reached the 10th.

Play was generally inconsistent with many squared holes. PeterH snapped up five skins with a bogie on the tough par 5 8th hole and later on another 4 skins with putt from off the green on the long par 4 13th.

After a challenging round, PeterD tenaciously parred the 18th hole only to have it matched by Kim.

The NT competition was single stableford and 2BBB pairs. The winner scored 39 points.

Stableford Individual Scores
[Name (hcap) Points Skins]:
Stableford 2BBB Pairs Scores:
Birdies:

15th (par 3) Craig

Longest drive (13th hole):

Kim with a tee shot of 240m.

Nearest to the pin (15th hole):

Craig with a tee shot to 2.2ccs.

Interesting Shots:

Craig had masterful tee shots on holes 14 and 15 resulting in a par, a birdie and two hole wins.

Catering:

was provided by each player.

Rules of the Round:
Clarification of the application of relief from temporary water - Rule 16

Free relief from temporary water is available in the General Area.

This Rule also covers free relief when a player’s ball is embedded in its own pitch mark in the general area.

Definitions

General Area

The area of the course that covers all of the course except for the other four defined areas:
(1) the teeing area the player must play from in starting the hole he or she is playing,
(2) all penalty areas,
(3) all bunkers, and
(4) the putting green of the hole the player is playing.

The general area includes:

  • All teeing locations on the course other than the teeing area, and
  • All wrong greens.
Embedded

When a player’s ball is in its own pitch-mark made as a result of the player’s previous stroke and where part of the ball is below the level of the ground.

A ball does not necessarily have to touch soil to be embedded (for example, grass and loose impediments may be between the ball and the soil).


Weather:

Very damp fairways with weather overcast and showers after the front nine.



Round 14: Kim Wins in a Close Finish

25th July:
[Presentation 2020Jul25a]
Trophy Presentation

PeterH started the skins scoring with five on the uphill par 3 fifth hole. The excitement was too much leading to an OOB tee shot on the 6th. Kim then took over the scoring but needed a win on the 17th to take the trophy.

Mark made our top stableford score with 33 points.

The NT competition was single stableford and aggregate pairs. The winner scored 43 points and the leading pair scored 76.

Stableford Individual Scores
[Name (hcap) Points Skins]:
Stableford Aggregate Pairs Scores:
Birdies:

13th (par 4) PeterD

Longest drive (13th hole):

PeterD with a tee shot of 211m.

Nearest to the pin (15th hole):

Mark with a tee shot to 7.5mbs.

Interesting Shots:

play of the day was the longest drive leading to the chip-in birdie called and sunk by PeterD on the par four 13th hole.

Catering:

was provided by each player.

Rules of the Round:

Model Local Rule E-3 [Preferred Lies]

When a player’s ball lies in a part of the general area cut to fairway height or less, the player may take free relief once by placing the original ball or another ball in and playing it from this relief area:

Reference Point: Spot of the original ball.

Size of Relief Area Measured from Reference Point: [Specify size of relief area, such as one club-length, one scorecard length or 6 inches] from the reference point, but with these limits:

Limits on Location of Relief Area:

  • Must not be nearer the hole than the reference point, and
  • Must be in the general area [i.e. on the fairway].

In proceeding under this Local Rule, the player must choose a spot to place the ball and use the procedures for replacing a ball under Rules 14.2b(2) and 14.2e:

14.2b(2) How Ball Must Be Replaced

The ball must be replaced by setting it down on the required spot and letting it go so that it stays on that spot.

14.2e What to Do If Replaced Ball Does Not Stay on Original Spot

If the player tries to replace a ball but it does not stay on its original spot, the player must try a second time.

If the ball again does not stay on that spot, the player must replace the ball by placing it on the nearest spot where the ball will stay at rest, but with these limits depending on where the original spot is located:

  • The spot must not be nearer the hole.
  • Original Spot in General Area. The nearest spot must be in the general area.
  • Original Spot in Bunker or Penalty Area. The nearest spot must be either in the same bunker or in the same penalty area.
  • Original Spot on Putting Green. The nearest spot must be either on the putting green or in the general area.

 

 

Rule 6.1b Ball Must Be Played from Inside Teeing Area

A player must start each hole by playing a ball from anywhere inside the teeing area under Rule 6.2b.

If a player who is starting a hole plays a ball from outside the teeing area (including from a wrong set of tee markers for a different teeing location on the same hole or a different hole):

(1) Match Play. There is no penalty, but the opponent may cancel the stroke:

  • This must be done promptly and before either player makes another stroke. When the opponent cancels the stroke, he or she cannot withdraw the cancellation.
  • If the opponent cancels the stroke, the player must play a ball from inside the teeing area and it is still his or her turn to play.
  • If the opponent does not cancel the stroke, the stroke counts and the ball is in play and must be played as it lies.

(2) Stroke Play. The player gets the general penalty (two penalty strokes) and must correct the mistake by playing a ball from inside the teeing area:

  • The ball played from outside the teeing area is not in play.
  • That stroke and any more strokes before the mistake is corrected (including strokes made and any penalty strokes solely from playing that ball) do not count.
  • If the player does not correct the mistake before making a stroke to begin another hole or, for the final hole of the round, before returning his or her scorecard, the player is disqualified.

Weather:

Overcast and cool before the full effects of the "East Coast Low".



Round 13: Mark Back in Form

11th July:
[Presentation 2020Jul11a]
Trophy Presentation

Mark took charge early today with five skins on the 6th hole. He gave the others a brief chance to catch up mid round before clinching the trophy with birdie on the 14th and a win on the index one 16th.

Craig led our stableford score with 35 points.

The NT competition was single stableford and 2BBB. The winner scored 41 points.

Stableford Individual Scores
[Name (hcap) Points Skins]:
Stableford 2BBB Pairs Scores:
Birdies:

8th (par 5) PeterD
14th (par 3) Mark

Longest drive (13th hole):

Kim with a tee shot of 255m.

Nearest to the pin (15th hole):

PeterH with a tee shot to 5.0kws.

Interesting Shots:

play of the day was the classic birdie by PeterD on the difficult par five 8th hole.

Catering:

was provided by each player.

Rules of the Round:

No rules for this round.


Weather:

rain early followed by light drizzle at times.



Round 12: Craig is back

27th June:
[Presentation 2020Jun27a]
Trophy Presentation

Craig returned to top form by dominating the front nine with 8 skins and 4 hole wins. The trophy was mathematically open to other winners until Craig clinched the win with 2 skins on the 15th.

PeterD led our stableford score with a skillful 36 points.

The NT competition was single stableford and 2BBB pairs. Two players scored 40 points.

Stableford Individual Scores
[Name (hcap) Points Skins]:
Stableford 2BBB Pairs Scores:
Birdies:

10th (par 4) PeterD
17th (shortened par 4) Kim, PeterD

Longest drive (13th hole):

Craig with a tee shot of 154m.

Nearest to the pin (15th hole):

Kim with a tee shot to 5.5kws.

Interesting Shots:

Craig made a par 5 on the 9th hole with a 15 metre putt.

Catering:

was provided by each player.

Rules of the Round:

No rules for this round.


Weather:

cool and overcast with some hints of a shower.



Round 11: Kim takes a 3 way count back

13th June:
[Presentation 2020Jun13a]
Trophy Presentation

A very close skins round with a three way count-back needed to decide the winner.

The NT competition was single stableford and 2BBB pairs. Five players scored 39 points meaning a multi-layer count-back for the first 3 spots.

Stableford Individual Scores
[Name (hcap) Points Skins]:
Stableford 2BBB Pairs Scores:
Birdies:

5th (par 3) Craig
9th (par 5) Kim, PeterH

Nearest to the pin (15th hole):

PeterD with a tee shot to 8pds.

Longest drive (13th hole):

PeterD with a tee shot of 200m.

Interesting Shots:

David had a sequence playing a wrong ball and also requested a ruling on some casual water. Refer to the rules below.

Post match, Craig had reason to discipline some teen-age soccer players after some unruly practice behaviour caused damage to the Subaru.

Catering:

was provided by each player.

Rules of the Round:

6.3 Ball Used in Play of Hole

c. Wrong Ball

(1) Making Stroke at Wrong Ball.

A player must not make a stroke at a wrong ball.

Exception – Ball Moving in Water: There is no penalty if a player makes a stroke at a wrong ball that is moving in water in a penalty area or in temporary water:

The stroke does not count, and

The player must correct the mistake under the Rules by playing the right ball from its original spot or by taking relief under the Rules.

Penalty for Playing Wrong Ball in Breach of Rule 6.3c(1): General Penalty (Loss of hole in match play or two penalty strokes in stroke play).

In match play:

  • If the player and opponent play each other’s ball during the play of a hole, the first to make a stroke at a wrong ball gets the general penalty (loss of hole).
  • If it is not known which wrong ball was played first, there is no penalty and the hole must be played out with the balls exchanged.

In stroke play, the player must correct the mistake by continuing play with the original ball by playing it as it lies or taking relief under the Rules:

  • The stroke made with the wrong ball and any more strokes before the mistake is corrected (including strokes made and any penalty strokes solely from playing that ball) do not count.
  • If the player does not correct the mistake before making a stroke to begin another hole or, for the final hole of the round, before returning his or her scorecard, the player is disqualified.

(2) What to Do When Player’s Ball Was Played by Another Player as Wrong Ball.

If it is known or virtually certain that the player’s ball was played by another player as a wrong ball, the player must replace the original ball or another ball on the original spot (which if not known must be estimated) (see Rule 14.2).

This applies whether or not the original ball has been found.

 

 

Rule 16.1 Abnormal Course Conditions (Including Immovable Obstructions)

This Rule covers free relief that is allowed from interference by animal holes, ground under repair, immovable obstructions or temporary water:

  • These are collectively called abnormal course conditions, but each has a separate Definition.
  • This Rule does not give relief from movable obstructions (a different type of free relief is allowed under Rule 15.2a) or boundary objects or integral objects (no free relief is allowed).
b. Relief for Ball in General Area

If a player’s ball is in the general area and there is interference by an abnormal course condition on the course, the player may take free relief by dropping the original ball or another ball in this relief area (see Rule 14.3):

  • Reference Point: The nearest point of complete relief in the general area.
  • Size of Relief Area Measured from Reference Point: One club-length, but with these limits:
  • Limits on Location of Relief Area:
    • Must be in the general area,
    • Must not be nearer the hole than the reference point, and
    • There must be complete relief from all interference by the abnormal course condition.

 

[Abnormal Course Condition]

 


Weather:

fine and cool with extensive casual water.



Round 10: Craig Continues Winning

30th May:
[Presentation 2020May30a]
Trophy Presentation

A trend is starting to emerge with Craig taking a third skins trophy in succession. This time the result was settled when Craig took the fiercely contested 17th.

The NT competition was stableford and aggregate pairs. The winner made 43 points and the winning pair 78 points.

Stableford Individual Scores
[Name (hcap) Points Skins]:
Stableford Aggregate Pairs Scores:
Birdies:

5th (par 3) PeterD

Nearest to the pin (15th hole):

PeterD with a tee shot to 3m.

Longest drive (13th hole):

PeterD with a tee shot of 167m.

Catering:

was provided by each player.

Rules of the Round:

4.3 Use of Equipment

a. Allowed and Prohibited Uses of Equipment

Common examples of uses of equipment that are allowed and not allowed during a player’s round under this Rule are:

. . .
(6) Stretching Devices and Training or Swing Aids.

Allowed.

Using any equipment for general stretching (other than in making a practice swing), whether the equipment is designed for stretching, for use in golf (such as an alignment rod placed across the shoulders) or for any purpose unrelated to golf (such as rubber tubing or a section of pipe).

Not Allowed.

Using any type of golf training or swing aid (such as an alignment rod or a weighted headcover or “donut”) or a non-conforming club to make a practice swing or in any other way that creates a potential advantage by helping the player in preparing for or making a stroke (such as help with swing plane, grip, alignment, ball position or posture).

 

Weather:

fine and sunny.



Round 9: Craig Masters the 16th

16th May:
[Presentation 2020May16a]
Trophy Presentation

Craig needed to take the index one 16th hole to gather 10 skins for a dominant win and an 11 point lead in the 2020 championship.

This was the first round played since the start of the COVID-19 restrictions with six starters, our largest field for some time. The start time was later than usual and our golf pro was enthusiastically keeping the groups starting on time.

The NT competition was stableford and 2BBB pairs. Our stableford scores did not measure up as the NT competition leader scored 48 points.

Stableford Individual Scores
[Name (hcap) Points Skins]:
Stableford 2BBB Pairs Scores:
[Presentation 2020Mar16b]
Prowling the 18th to read the birdie putt
Birdies:

2rd (par 3) Mark
15th (par 3) PeterD
18th (par 4) PeterD

Nearest to the pin (15th hole):

PeterD with a tee shot to 6.5pdf.

Longest drive (13th hole):

PeterD with a tee shot of 209m.

Interesting Shots:

a chip in-birdie on the 2nd by Mark. A spectacular double breaking 10 metre putt for birdie by PeterD on the 18th. During the round a number of "holed" putts rebounding from the flag stick.

Catering:

was provided by each player.

Rules of the Round:

18.3 Provisional Ball

When Provisional Ball Must Be Abandoned.

When your provisional ball has not yet become your ball in play, it must be abandoned in either of these two cases:

  • When your original ball is found on the course outside a penalty area before the end of the three minute search time. The player must play the original ball as it lies.
  • When your original ball is found in a penalty area or is known or virtually certain to be in a penalty area. You must either play your original ball as it lies or take penalty relief.

 


Weather:

some fog, cloud, rain and sunshine.



Round 8: No Skins Played

2nd May:

No skins played in this round. Most golf courses are open but extremely crowded and difficult to book a round.



Round 7: No Skins Played

18th April:

North Turramurra golf course is open for play in pairs under the COVID-19 rules, but no players chose to play.



Round 6: No Skins Played

4th April:
[The Virus]

After some closing and opening of NSW golf courses, it was determined that golf can go ahead by following the special COVID-19 restrictions.

Kim and PeterD had booked to play as a pair complying with the two per group rule but chose to withdraw before play started.

Note that certain golf courses have chosen to remain closed; for example: Lynwood Country Club.

Rules of the Round:

COVID-19 Rules at North Turramurra Golf.

The Golf Course & Proshop is currently still open but in order to continue this way we have implemented some rules and procedures which are in everyone's best interests.

BOOKINGS ARE NOW ESSENTIAL 7 DAYS A WEEK.

We ask that everyone follows this advice to ensure we can continue to play golf and keep everyone safe.

Please respect our staff and their family’s welfare when visiting our facility.

Proshop rules
  • We are no longer accepting cash payments, Eftpos/CC only for all transactions.
  • Max 6 people (inc staff) in the shop at all times.
  • All coffee/drinks & food is takeaway.
  • Chairs & tables have been removed to promote social distancing, minimise contact points and time spent in enclosed areas.
  • If you are feeling sick with flu like symptoms, please stay at home.
  • Practice social distancing at all times.
  • All golf carts, hire buggies and equipment is being sanitised after use.
  • Please resist in touching stock to the best you can. If you need help, please ask staff.
Golf Course rules
  • Do not touch the flag stick, it must remain in the hole at all times.
  • Cups on the green are turned upside down – the ball will just rest in the hole.
  • Bunker rakes have been removed, please play preferred lies in bunkers.
  • Sand buckets are not to be taken.
  • All drinking fountains have been turned off.
  • Please consider one person per golf cart at all times.
  • We know shaking hands is polite after your round but please don’t do this.
  • Don’t touch anyone’s balls (golf balls). Ensure you mark your own at all times.
Competition rules

Our competitions are still running and following on from the golf course rules, there are further rules that need to be followed during competitions.

  • No swapping of scorecards – mark your own card at all times.
  • There won’t be any Nearest to the Pins during this time.
  • 30 cm preferred lies in bunkers.
  • If your ball bounces off the flag whilst putting, it is deemed to be holed.

If these rules are not followed, we will have to close and jobs will no doubt be lost. We are trying to prolong being open and comply with keeping social distances for everyone’s well-being.



Round 5: Craig the Count-back King.

21st March:
[Presentation 2020Mar21a]
Trophy Presentation

It was a close win to Craig in the skins, foiling Kim's triple crown attempt after a count-back, reversing the order from round 1. Either could have taken the win on hole 18 until PeterD spoiled the party with a birdie 3!

The NT competition was stableford and aggregate pairs.

The first tee was crowded again today but the field spread as the round progressed. Mark led the way in singles with 38 points. The big excitement of the day was the number of birdies scored.

Stableford Individual Scores
[Name (hcap) Points Skins]:
Aggregate Stableford Pairs Scores:
[Presentation 2020Mar21b]
A Birthday Presentation
Birdies:

3rd (par 4) Kim
6th (par 4) Craig
9th (par 5) PeterD
10th (par 4) PeterD
15th (par 3) Craig
18th (par 4) PeterD

Nearest to the pin (15th hole):

Kim with a tee shot to 246cm.

Longest drive (13th hole):

Kim with a tee shot of 246m.

Interesting Shots:

amongst the six birdies in the round today there was a mixture of classic approach shots, long putts and a chip in.

Catering:

by Mark. Next round to be catered by Kim.

Rules of the Round:

Here is some information on playing golf in the present climate as provided by Lynwood GC.

COVID-19 Information from golf.org.au for New South Wales

The information for NSW comes from government and law enforcement officials.

While clubhouse operations must be closed for normal business, golfing activities can and should continue. Of course, golfers should exhibit a heightened awareness of personal hygiene and adhere to social distancing guidelines, as has been encouraged by state and federal health departments.

The following temporary local rules are applying at Lynwood and have been adopted by the R&A and endorsed by Golf NSW:

  • Players may enter their own hole scores on their own scorecard (it is not necessary for a marker to do it).
  • It is not necessary to have a marker physically certify the player’s hole scores, but some form of verbal certification should take place.
  • As the clubhouse is closed – all competition scorecards will be returned to the pro shop, where scores will be verbally verified by staff.
  • Flagsticks are to remain in cups at all times and are strictly not to be touched for any reason.
  • All bunkers will be GUR to prevent raking of bunkers.
  • Use of golf carts is allowed but strictly one player per cart is permitted.
  • Adhere to social distancing guidelines when queuing in the pro shop and bathroom facilities.

Golf, by nature, promotes a level of social distancing, however it’s imperative that the above guidelines are adhered to, so that we can continue to enjoy the sport.

 


Weather:

warm and humid with occasional breeze.

[Presentation 2020Mar21c]


Round 4: PeterH reclaims the 17th.

7th March:
[Presentation 2020Mar07a]
Trophy Presentation

The round was split into 2/3 groups to satisfy the 4 player maximum.

Hole wins were shared around early in the round before a series of 5 squared holes up to the 17th. PeterH then ignored past form to reclaim ownership of the hole with a par. The 6 skins provided an unlikely trophy win.

The NT competition was stroke play and some holes saw big scores with some eights, a nine and the most remarkable a 13 on the tricky par five 8th.

Strokeplay Individual Scores
[Name (hcap) Gross / Nett Skins]:
Birdies:

10th (par 4) Craig

Nearest to the pin (15th hole):

Mark with a tee shot to 6.5ccs.

Longest drive (13th hole):

Kim with a tee shot of 249m.

Interesting Shots:

A classic birdie by Craig on the 10th with a straight drive, a spectacular approach shot and a confident putt.

Catering:

by Craig. Next round to be catered by Mark.

Rules of the Round:

19.3 Relief Options for Unplayable Ball in Bunker.

When your ball is in a bunker, you may take unplayable ball relief using one of the four options shown in Diagram 19.3.

 

[Bunker Relief Options]

 

Weather:

Overcast, warm and humid.



Round 3: Rain.

22nd February:
[Presentation 2020Feb22a]

this round involved coffee at the pro-shop with little desire to play in the rain.

Catering:

not required. Next round will be catered by Craig.

Weather:

steady rain continuing.



Round 2: Rain.

8th February:
[Presentation 2020Feb08a]

No skins played due to the extreme weather.

Catering:

not required. Next round will be catered by Craig if available.

Weather:

Overcast with high winds and heavy rain.



Round 1: Kim takes round 1.

25th January:
[Presentation 2020Jan25a]
Trophy Presentation

It was an early start in the first round of the 2020 Skins Championship. Also, the tees were set forward to give the mature golfers a good chance.

Mark impressed the gallery on the first tee by unwrapping a new Callaway XR Speed driver.

Kim displayed his new official handicap but had a slow start with some miss-hit tee shots. He was able to come good after the 6th hole and went on to win on count-back.

Stableford Individual Scores
[Name (hcap) Points Skins]:
Birdies:

3rd (par 4) PeterH
12th (par 4) Kim
15th (par 3) Craig
17th (par 4) Mark.

Nearest to the pin (15th hole):

Kim with a tee shot to 3ccs.

Longest drive (13th hole):

Mark with a tee shot of 180m.

Interesting Shots:

An enormous drive by Kim on the par 5 9th Two chip-in birdies by Kim and Mark.

Catering:

by PeterH. Next round to be catered by Mark.

Rules of the Round:

No rule discussion today.

Weather:

Warm and humid with some breeze.