Lloydminster Golf & Country Club Newsletter

Here is another Rule to ponder

November Question - A player (A) replaces his ball on the putting green, at the correct spot 30 centimetres from the hole, and the ball stays at rest. As he is about to address the ball, it rolls into the hole. What is the ruling?
....the answer will be supplied in the next newsletter.

October Question - A player's ball is unplayable behind a tree and so he drops the ball, under penalty of one stroke, within two club-lengths of where it lay not nearer the hole. The ball rolls back into the same unplayable lie as where it originally lay. What is the ruling?
Answer - The player may play the ball as it lies or take another penalty drop for an unplayable ball. See Decision 28 / 3 Ball Dropped Under Unplayable Ball Rule Comes to Rest in Original Position or Another Position at Which Ball Is Unplayable

About What is Happening Right Now

From George Couzens, President,

The new executive of the Lloydminster Golf course held it's first meeting since the annual meeting.

Due to financial problems a big challenge lays ahead. I felt the meeting was very positive with many good ideas being brought forward.

I am looking forward to working with this executive for the benefit of the golf course and the membership.

Excerpts from the Minutes of the Last October Meeting:

GROUNDS REPORT:
1. Snow put a damper on things and was forced to close the course early.
2. Irrigation system was blown out before the snowfall.
3. 60% of fairways sprayed and will be finished shortly
4. All greens were sprayed and were covered today
5. Exh. Assoc. has helped out with a tractor and bobcat. Going to spread flax straw right away.
6. Quite a bit of pruning has been done and might be able to do some stump removal

PROMOTION:
1. George gave Dale some information on the old Legacy Tournament for consideration.
2. Discussed Par 3 tournament, cash tournament, raffle, etc
3. Dale to form a committee to come up with some ideas to promote the course and raise some funds.

From Don Bilyk, Course Superintendent

Grounds Report (November 2009)

Hello everyone,

In all my years as the Golf Superintendent of this fine course, I have never been through such a year as this. As you are all well aware, weather wise, it was "a year to remember". It started out with a very cold spring, the snow finally disappearing, and then a cold snap came along and wiped out all of our old poa annua fairways, some of the tees, and green surrounds. Overseeding was performed on most of the dead areas but to germinate seed you must have warm weather and moisture (preferably rain). We didn't receive either, so the fairways were a long time coming and invariably the complaints came a bit quicker. It's tough to battle Mother Nature, ask any farmer.

The summer months were no better, and with a constant temperature below the norms we had fewer golfers than expected. This really hurt our bottom line. Who wants to golf when it's cold and windy?

With not a lot of money to work with, we had to put aside some much needed course improvements and projects. We had planned to continue with our bunker drainage and sand additions, plus construct a few more tee boxes. We were unable to start any new projects but on a positive note we did get the blue/gold tee box on #14 completed for the 2009 season.

Late fall was simply amazing! This is when we really got our "Summer" this year and yes it was unbelievable. Certain September days set new records for hottest days ever in many locales and was one of the warmest overall months in years. The only problem was that most golfers were done for the year. The kids were back in school, cabins were being closed up at the lake, hockey camps and practices started etc..........golf was just not on their mind that late in the year.

Last but not least was our "Pre Winter" wakeup call in early October. We had to close the course down on October 5th because the daytime temperatures did not get above 0 degrees and it had snowed at least 2 - 3". This lasted until after Thanksgiving weekend which is when we usually close the course for the year. Thank goodness that the weather improved enough so that we were able to put down the course properly for the much dreaded winter months.

On a final note I would just like to say that even though we were unable to do some of the course improvements or projects this year, I was very happy with the overall maintenance of the course, giving full credit to the exceptional staff that worked tirelessly all season. To those of you who complimented any of my staff members this year, I say Thank You! One compliment goes a long way.
Also I would like to thank all the Members and green fee players that supported the course this year, with hope that the economy turns around soon so we can improve this wonderful venue for the 2010 season.

Yours respectfully,

Don Bilyk
Course Superintendent
Lloydminster Golf & C.C.

From Kyle Mulligan, Head Professional

To All Members, and Guests:

Well it is unfortunate that the Golf Season has come to such a quick finish. Now as an organization we are looking towards 2010, and we see 2010, as great year of Change, and Positive Growth as a Golf Club. I look forward to the plans that the LGCC is in the process of developing, and encourage all members to be energized, and eager to participate in the 2010 Golf Season. If anyone would like to pass on any ideas or comments that you feel would help the Club as we move into next season, please feel free to email me at kylemulligan@sasktel.net .

I would like to wish everyone all the best in the winter months, and I look forward to seeing you in the Spring.

Corporate Memberships

Lloydminster Golf and Country Club is selling Corporate Memberships for the 2010 Golf Season! There is only a limited quantity of 15 available so please make sure if you are interested that you contact Kyle Mulligan at 306-825-5494

Your Business would receive:

• 1 Tee Time Per Day, for everyday of the year, unless there is a tournament.
• 4 Players, does not matter who uses the Tee Time, as long as it is booked by the Administrator of the Membership
• 2 Power Carts
• Total Value Per usage = $250.00
• The Total cost for the Membership is $5000.00 ( 20 Eighteen Hole Rounds, makes this payoff!)

So why would anyone want this Membership? - This is a great opportunity to use this membership for clients. Staff rewards. Cost cutting on Green Fee’s and Cart Fee’s over the entire year. Can be utilized by an entire business not just one person. A great recruiting tool for possible business partners, clients, as well as new staff to Lloydminster.

2010 Golf Board
George Couzens - President; Don Smith - Past President; Barry Stevens - Secretary/Treasurer; Jo-Anne Schiller - Vice-President Ladies; Larry Merillees, Vice President Men's; Phil Weighill - Grounds; Dale Woodkey - Promotions; Robin Acton - Ladies Club President; Dwayne Keichinger - Men's Club President; Gary Loney - Member at Large; and Bill Spence - Junior Director.

• Ladies Open - Date TBA - Choose Stroke Play or 4 Person Scramble
  
• Men's Open - Date TBA - 36 Hole Stroke Play
• Mixed Open - Date TBA - 18 Hole 2 Person Best Ball
• Senior Open - Date TBA - 18 Hole Stroke Play
• Junior Open - Date TBA - 18 Hole Stroke Play
• Club Championship - Date - TBA 36 Hole Stroke Play
• Fall Classic - Date TBA - 27 Hole 2 Man Scramble

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