Month: July 2020

WHS Reminder and How To Submit Supplementary Scores The World Handicapping System (WHS) comes into effect on 2nd November. As previously notified we have created a Bracken Ghyll Golf Club dedicated WHS webpage for our members on our website and this can be accessed using this link: https://bracken.greengoneblue.co.uk/world-handicap-system/ In addition to a summary overview covering …

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BRACKEN GHYLL GOLF CLUB SENIORS SALVER To encourage better participation in the Salver competition, the seniors’ committee have considered the ideas received from members and have decided to implement some changes in the format as follows. The reasons for the changes (or not) are also shown. 1) The draw for partners will continue. We considered …

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COVID-19 Update: Face covering in Pro-Shop and much more…… This is an update on COVID-19 Play Safe guidance. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY. * The Pro-Shop is considered a retail business and in line with government guidance, and with immediate effect, FACE COVERING IS NOW REQUIRED WHEN ENTERING THE PRO-SHOP. * Members only wishing to enter competitions …

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We are pleased to share the above document   A Framework for Playing Golf – 21 July 2020

For our senior members – old & new This coming Thursday 23rd July sees our Annual Masters (55 – 69 years of age) and Veterans (70 yrs +) competition. It is an 18 hole medal off full handicap and will be played from the seniors’ tees i.e. yellow (and forward blue on the 18th). TO …

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Want to play in our Mixed competitions? Need a partner? Every summer the Club organises three competitions for mixed pairs (one man, one lady) – the Oddballs, Sutcliffe Salver and Robertson Quaich.Oddballs (30th August) is an 18 hole stableford greensomes competition, the Sutcliffe Salver (9th August)  an 18 hole stableford double greensomes and the Roberson …

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NEW Competition Entry & Sign-In Processes For your safety we remain unable to revert to using computer touch screens in confined areas to sign in to competitions on the day. However, we recognise that the interim arrangements requiring you to send an email as an intention to enter a competition is cumbersome to both you …

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IMPORTANT Safety Information for Foursomes The BGGC Foursomes (alternate drives and shots) this Saturday 18th July is a pairs competition and England Golf has today published strict guidance on playing in a Foursomes format.Each pair plays with only one ball taking alternate drives/shots and the safety of yourself and your playing partner is of paramount …

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  COVID-19 Please stay vigilant! Lockdown restrictions may be gradually relaxing but we cannot afford to relax any of our COVID-19 safety disciplines – particularly those around social distancing – if we are to avoid another lockdown and keep everyone safe. A number of members have recently advised of feeling increasingly unsafe and potentially vulnerable …

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  The Robertson Quaich is a 4BBB match play knockout competition for mixed pairs i.e. one male member and one lady member and ENTRY IS NOW OPEN. You can enter through the HowDidIDo App or via the Pro Shop and entry closes on Friday 31st July. Interested? Please see the rules attached. Peter Knowles Club …

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