First Up for 2012

St Valentines Massacre Tournament

The Lamp Light
On the Rules of Golf

Lee Lamp

The CCGA Newsletter welcomes our new Rules Chairman Lee Lamp. If you have any questions for Lee about the Rules of golf or have a particular area you would like him to cover in this column please email us with your request at Twophy@hotmail.com and we will be sure he gets it.

 

14-3. Artificial Devices, Unusual Equipment, and Unusual Use of Equipment

The USGA reserves the right, at any time, to change the Rules relating to artificial devices, unusual equipment and the unusual use of equipment, and to make or change the interpretations relating to these Rules.

A player in doubt as to whether use of an item would constitute a breach of Rule 14-3 should consult the USGA.

A manufacturer should submit to the USGA a sample of an item to be manufactured for a ruling as to whether its use during a stipulated round would cause a player to be in breach of Rule 14-3. The sample becomes the property of the USGA for reference purposes. If a manufacturer fails to submit a sample or, having submitted a sample, fails to await a ruling before manufacturing and/or marketing the item, the manufacturer assumes the risk of a ruling that use of the item would be contrary to the Rules.

Except as provided in the Rules, during a stipulated round the player must not use any artificial device or unusual equipment (see Appendix IV for detailed specifications and interpretations), or use any equipment in an unusual manner:

a. That might assist him in making a stroke or in his play; or

b. For the purpose of gauging or measuring distance or conditions that might affect his play; or

c. That might assist him in gripping the club, except that:
Lamp light continued;

(i) Gloves may be worn provided that they are plain gloves;

(ii) Resin, powder and drying or moisturizing agents may be used; and

(iii) A towel or handkerchief may be wrapped around the grip.
Exceptions:

1. A player is not in breach of this Rule if (a) the equipment or device is designed for or has the effect of alleviating a medical condition, (b) the player has a legitimate medical reason to use the equipment or device, and (c) the Committee is satisfied that its use does not give the player any undue advantage over other players.

2. A player is not in breach of this Rule if he uses equipment in a traditionally accepted manner.
PENALTY FOR BREACH OF RULE 14-3: =Disqualification.

Note: The Committee may make a Local Rule allowing players to use devices that measure or gauge distance only. The CCGA Board has amended this to allow devices that measure distance only.

 

Happy Birthday wishes for February 2012
We wish to extend the happiest of birthday wishes to the following members and their spouses.

For paid up CCGA members only

     Don Morris (2-1), Bob Davidson (2-7)
    Gene Lockwood (2-9, William Adams (2-9)
    Joshua Cranfill (2-9), Richard Siefer (2-14)
    Otto Adsit (2-19), Allan Eddy (2-25)
    Wife of Rick Faller “Sandy” (2-23)

 

February Truism’s

It is more satisfying to be a bad player at golf. The worse you play, the better you remember the occasional good shot.

 

The Saga of Benny and Ralph

Benny and Ralph were approaching the first tee.

Ralph goes into his golf bag to get a ball and says to Benny, "Hey, why don't you try this ball."

He draws a green golf ball out of his bag and says "You can't lose it."

Benny replies, "What do you mean you can't lose it?"

Ralph replies, "I'm serious, you can't lose it. If you hit it into the woods, it makes a beeping sound. If you hit it into the water it produces bubbles, and if you hit it on the fairway, smoke comes up in order for you to find it."

Obviously, Benny doesn't believe him, but Ralph shows him all the possibilities until he is convinced.

Benny says, "Wow! That's incredible! Where did you get that ball?"

Ralph replies, "I found it."

 

 

 

Picture of the Month

 

Famous “quote”

“Golf is like a love affair. If you don't take it seriously, it's no fun; if you do take it seriously, it breaks your heart.”

-Arthur Daley

 

he Morris Code
Thursday Morning Boys

 
By Don Morris

You can find the Thursday Morning boys and all the up to date results on our website. Don now has his very own page. Go to http://ccgagolfredding.com/thursday-morning2011.php
My Boss phoned me today

My boss phoned me today, he said, "Is everything okay at the office?"

I said, "Yes, it's all under control. It's been a very busy day, I haven't stopped for a second."

"Can you do me a favor?" he asked.

I said, "Of course, what is it?"

He said, “Speed it up a little, I'm in the foursome behind you."

 

CCGA 2012 Home activities schedule

    2/11 2012      CCGA SAINT VALENTINE DAYS MASSACRE
3/17 2012      CCGA STRING AND THROW TOURNAMENT
4/14 2012           CCGA DEVIL BALL TOURNAMENT

      6/11 2012    NCGA – NCGA Senior 4-Ball (2man 1 best ball)
7/28 2012    NCGA NET AMATEUR FULL HANDICAP
9/29 2012    NCGA 4 Ball (2man 1best ball) for 2013 team
10/20 - 10/21 2012    NCGA Zone Qualifier for 2013 team

      11/10 - 11/11 2012    CCGA Club Championship Tournament
11/3 2012                CCGA FAMILY DAY
12/1 2012                 CCGA TOYS FOR Kids / TURKEY SHOOT

All dates are tentative.

 

Exercise leads to a healthy life

I just have been to the gym. They've got a new machine in. I only used it for half an hour, as I started to feel sick.
It's great though.  It does everything – Kit-Kats,
Mars Bars, Snickers, Potato Crisps, the lot."

Submitted by; Tom McCoy

 

 

 

 

 

CCGA Website update
Here are the latest and greatest updates from
http://ccgagolfredding.com

Be sure to check the member’s bulletin board on a frequent basis for new updates. If you got Items for sale or notice’s in general you wish to post this is that spot for you.
http://ccgagolfredding.com/bulletin.php

If you have photos or stories of interest you would like to see on CCGA Today send them to me at twophy@hotmail.com

 

Our website designer Barbara Kapsenberg has completed all our 2012 updates on our website

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Paddys Corner

Patrick Bott
CCGA President

To all my fellow men’s club members. As we approach this year’s scheduled tournaments, I would like to encourage more participation at all our events. Last year we had enthusiastic support from all those that did participate, however I could not help but feel it could have been better. The reasons for the lack of participation are many (cost, other commitments, illness, etc) all of which are understandable yet out of our control. Where we do have some control is in the area player handicaps which are a concern for many members. Measures have been taken by the board to implement some changes for this year that will help level the playing field to help make the competition in out tournaments that is fair for all. Having said that, there is only so much that we can do to insure each player’s handicap is accurate. I would ask you all to keep in mind that golf is a game of honor. You know it has been my experience that you can find out more about someone’s personality and integrity in one round of golf than spending an entire weekend together getting drunk!  I’ve tried this and it’s painfully true! In closing I’m reminded that true definition of honor is “doing the right thing when no one is watching”.

Hope to see you on the Tee.

Pat Bott;
CCGA (El Presidente!)

 

 

CCGA Mystery Member

Who am I?

 

 

 

 

 

 

Joke of the Month
How to Tell the Sex of a Fly

A woman walked into the kitchen to find her
Husband stalking around with a fly swatter

"What are you doing?"
She asked..

"Hunting Flies"
He responded.

"Oh.! Kill any?"
She asked.

"Yep, 3 males, 2 Females," he replied.

Intrigued, she asked..
"How can you tell them apart?"

He responded,
"3 were on a beer can,
2 were on the phone.

Submitted by Bob McAllister

 

The lighter side
“Do You Know”

The meaning of these golf terms or definitions
Dimples - Tiny circular hollows impressed onto the outer covering of golf balls to regulate their lift. The surface is also usually punctuated with at least one large cut, or "smile," caused by a shanked iron shot. Curiously, golfers who complete these "faces" by adding eyes, ears, hair and a nose to roughly resemble whoever taught them golf find that they can hit their works of art nearly twice the distance of an undecorated ball.
Divot - Colorful Scottish word for the piece of turf scooped from the ground in front of the ball in the course of an iron shot
Dog track Derogatory term for a golf course that is not well maintained. Be nice!

 

Answer to the Mystery Picture:

Dave Spinks

 

 

CCGA Newsletter Editor

Rick Faller

The content of this newsletter is solely for the purpose of promoting this association. We encourage all members to be part of this newsletter by sending in jokes, questions, viewpoints, and even complaints to our Letters to the Editor at twophy@hotmail.com

CCGA Elected Board of Directors 2012

President --------------------Patrick Bott
Vice President--------------Tom Galles
Secretary---------------------Craig Burkett
Treasure---------------------Paul Zichichi

CCGA Elected Chairman

Tournament Chairman-----Dave Spinks
Handicap Chairman--------Tom Baird
Rules Chairman-------------Lee Lamp
Activities/Promotion Chairman-------Charles Gilbreath
Website Admin/Newsletter Chairman----Rick Faller

CCGA Board Members at Large

Larry Andrews, Mike Canavan, Josh Cranfill,
Dave Cantwell, Tom Galles, Kenneth Gunter,
Benny Lentz, Don Morris, Mike Prieto,
Ralph “Putter” White.

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