The Golf Connection

Professional Notes

We are very excited to have the 14th hole open again. For some of us, it has been a difficult adjustment and the new 14th hole is certainly playing much harder than the temporary 14th. We would point out that, due to the bulkheading project, we were able to reclaim 8’ of land, so the carry over the water is actually slightly shorter now than it was for the old 14th hole. With that said, we wanted to offer the following yardages to help you develop a strategy for playing the hole:

Red tees from 165 red plate:

Carry the water in line with the beginning of fairway – 100 yards

Carry the water in line with front bunker/middle of green – 145

Middle of the fairway – 150

White tees from 180 white plate:

Carry the water in line with the beginning of fairway – 100 yards

Carry the water in line with front bunker/middle of green – 155

Middle of the fairway – 160

Blue tees from 202 blue plate:

Carry the water in line with the beginning of fairway – 125 yards

Carry the water in line with front bunker/middle of green – 180

Middle of the fairway – 185

A few people have suggested that we create a drop area on the other side of the water. The USGA does not recommend establishing a drop area that takes the penalty area (water) out of play, and we have not had a drop zone on 14 in at least the last 12 years due to the USGA’s advice. At this time, we are not establishing a drop zone on 14, but will monitor the situation, including the impact on pace of play.

Demo Day – Mizuno will be at the range on Saturday, June 3rd from 7-11 for you to try their new equipment offerings.

Tournaments

As a general rule we open the registration process for tournaments one month before the event commences. This year all tournaments will have an online sign up in where a link will be provided in the event flyer email and in the weekly RHC connection. You will also receive an email confirmation once you register.

C.P. Dixon – This is a Men’s 18-hole event played at your leisure over June 3 & 4. The format is best ball match play vs. par. To sign up – click here

Sylvia Lynch – The tournament draw has been set – click here. The first match will have to be completed on June 18th or before. The tournament will wrap up by Labor Day.

Ladies Member Guest - Saturday, June 17th. Bring 1-3 guests to compete in a 1 Best Ball of 4 format in a 9:00 shotgun with lunch and a trunk show with KJUS. Invitation – click here

Entry Form – click here

Online Sign Up – click here

A.C.A. Nicol Cup Qualifying – This is our Net Club Championship. Please sign up in the golf shop to play your 18-hole qualifying on any of the following dates June 10,11,16,17,18 You must declare your intention to qualify with the professional staff before your round. The single elimination match play event proper is on July 1,2,8,9. This event is not open to Annual Guests.

Please note that in order to enter the tournament we need the entry form completely filled out, thank you.