Administrator

What an amazing season opener with over 50 golfers playing in our Captain vs President competition.

We were treated to a wonderful course complemented by beautiful sunshine, with a smattering of rain, hailstorms and even thunder.

The clubhouse was buzzing and wonderful to see so many faces there old, and new .As always we thank Helene and Jimmy for their excellent catering, and hosting today and throughout this whole week!

Sadly for our new Captain, the President’s team reigned victorious this time.

On Monday 18th December our ladies are having a 9 hole competition, starting at 9:50 am. All of our female members are welcome to join in and you can book in on BRS.

After the competition there will be prizes and Christmas snacks in the Clubhouse.

So get yourself signed up ladies!!

Winter Playing Conditions 2023

The following playing conditions will come into effect as of Monday 23rd October. These are also copied to the notice boards by the back door and will be reinforced by increased signage on the course in coming days. Please can all members abide by these rules in order to protect the course. The rate of grass growth has significantly slowed so any divots that are taken will not recover until the spring.

• Only play to the green which is designated by the flag.

• Tee off from the designated teeing area and use the mats provided where applicable.

• Do NOT play from the fairway. If your ball lands on the fairway you have two options

o Use a mat and play from the spot where your ball finished.
o Move your ball to the intermediate rough (denoted by two bands of cut grass around the fairway) on the side of the fairway nearest your ball and place your ball on the grass no nearer the hole than where the ball came to rest. Play from here and replace all divots.

• In gent’s competitions a player must use one of these options for the entire round. They cannot switch between options on different holes. (i.e., if you use a mat on the 1st hole you must use it for the entire round).

• The ball must be played as it lies throughout the remainder of the course. The use of mats is not permitted except on the fairways and there are no preferred lies in the rough.

• Bunkers remain in play, unless designated as GUR by the greenkeeper, sustain weather damage due to running water, become flooded or are frozen. The player may then lift the ball out of the bunker and drop it at the point outside of the bunker which leaves the point where the ball came to rest between the drop point and the hole. Players should rake the bunker after use.

• There will be a drop zone on either side of the 7th fairway. You may use this, without penalty, if you (and you playing partners) agree that the ball is likely to be in play but you cannot find it.

Please follow these playing conditions in order to ensure we have the course in the best possible condition for the start of next season.

Thank you, on behalf of The Management Committee

Thank you to everyone who attended our Winter open on Saturday. It was a great day and so many people made it happen. Too many to mention individually, but in general thanks to our Committee, volunteers, our fantastic greenkeeper, clubhouse hosts and our supportive members and visitors.

Special thanks to our generous sponsors Grass Seed Direct, without whom, it wouldn’t have happened.

The results are as follows:

Scratch Competition:

Scott Mackenzie
Keith Bath
Darren Davidson (Bathgate)

Handicap Competition:

Robert Birrell
Sandy Benson (Balfron)
Aiden Duggan (Dullater)

Nearest the Pin : Robert Birrell
Long Drive : Sergei Baltacha (Milnathort)
3@1st : Sandy Benson.

Thanks to everyone who played in the Texas Scramble on Sunday. A great time was had by all despite the rain soaking some of the players who teed off in the afternoon on their back 9! A massive thanks to our sponsor, Graham Robertson Electrical and Security for helping to make it all happen.

Here are the results:

1st –  J. Gore / W. Fernie / S. Hall / R. McMurray

2nd – B. Park / R. Park / T. Park / E. Fotheringham

3rd – C. Gordon / M. Mcgovern / D. Morrison / J.Crawford

Vouchers will be sent out to all of the winners.