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Welcome to the TIGC 2015 Season
We have a great season set up for this year. We are building upon our 2014 successes. Your Board has been hard at work over the winter. Our Rules Committee, led by Frank Shipman,
has reviewed, revised and standardized the Rules and Formats. Golf Fusion has been updated to
match these rules. We hope that there are no surprises. The rules cover things like who posts
scores, how missing players are handled, and adjustments for mixed tee boxes. The Rules
Committee is also working with the Golf Staff to improve some of the markings on the course to
simplify Rule interpretation. The Handicap Committee has also refined the rules on posting and
other matters. We hope to continue with the high participation rates we experienced last year where we played
twice as many rounds as the prior year. With more players, we are planning to have up to three
flights (Gold, White, Combo) for many of our Majors. This will eliminate the need to use USGA
Section 3-5 to adjust tees. For these tournaments, any player may request any tee, regardless of
age or handicap. We hope that the long-hitters will play from the Combos and only the short-hitters
play from the Golds. If there are at least four teams requesting a tee box, we will have a flight. If
there are fewer than four teams, we will use USGA Section 3-5. You can find the Event Calendar for the Mid-Week and Major Tournaments elsewhere in this
newsletter.
We are also continuing the popular social events. We will be having lunch after six of the Mid-Week
tournaments. We will host the Opening and Closing dinners at the Chateau. The Summer BBQ is
planned for Aspen Grove.
Dan Beadle
President, TIGC
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From the TreasurerAs we head into the 2015 season there are several aspects of the club finances that may interest you.
One year ago we had a fairly large carryover that the Board considered excessive. That excess was
consumed by underwriting the cost of lunches and happy hours that were so popular with members.
These social “add-ons” increased event participation considerably.
Our operating philosophy for this year is that each of the 33 events planned will be self-supporting.
Entry fees have been adjusted so that event revenues will pay the complete cost of providing that
event. Costs include event prizes, staff services, lunch or happy hour and fees charged by Golf
Fusion and E-Money. A small portion of the entry fees will be used to re-establish reasonable
operating reserves.
On April 1st, the club’s membership stood at 107 which is about 10 more than at the corresponding
time last year. This bodes well for total membership as the event season gets underway in late May.
When you enter an event it is preferable that you pay the entry fee on line by VISA or Master Card
when you do the entry on Golf Fusion. This method of payment greatly simplifies the job of tracking
event finances and who has paid and who still owes. This season we have enlisted Larry Fagan and
Paul Covec to help the treasurer with specific segments of the financial task.
Be sure that the club has received your event fee before the event entry closing date.
Gene Brockman, Treasurer
Getting Familiar with the TIGC Website.
TIGC currently uses a software package called Golf Fusion for its web site. Here is a link to the TIGC
website: www.golffusion.com/tahoeinclinegolfclub
The website address is cumbersome to type because of its length so once you have it open on your
computer, bookmark it or add it to your favorites. Some web browsers will allow you to drag the
bookmark/favorite to your desktop. Then all you do is click the icon on the desktop to open the
website.
To learn how to use the website click on the “Newsletter” button on the left side of the TIGC home
page. Scroll down until you see WEBSITE TUTORIAL. Click on it and you will be able go through a
short explanation of how to navigate Golf Fusion and signup for events (Some screens may not be
exactly as shown in the tutorial but are still functionally the same).
Pay particular attention to signing up multiple players and/or guests. If you do sign up multiple layer
or guests, and need to cancel yourself, this WILL NOT cancel the other players or your guests! You
will need to contact the event Chairman/Sponsor or a website administrator to cancel other players or
guests.
Look also at the Web Tips. Browse around the website. You can’t break it.
Gary Proscenko
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Let’s take a Walk around the Championship Course.
Where are the TROUBLE SPOTS?
I will do this in 3 parts; this will be the first segment and cover holes 1 through 6.
HOLE #1:
We have OUT of BOUNDS both left and right and it is possible that OB could come into play on any shot.
The proper procedure is Stroke and Distance (replay from where you last played). Should that be from the
Teeing Ground, you are permitted to Re-Tee from anywhere on the Teeing Ground.
If it happened Through the Green (for instance on your second shot) you must Drop a ball as near as
possible to where you last played. In this case you will need to exercise care in Dropping (I sometimes
refer to this as a player may need to go to “drop school”). Dropping within 6” of the spot is close enough,
BUT should the ball come to rest in an old divot, or against loose impediments that if moved it might cause
the ball to move, it is in play.
Also remember that once the ball strikes the require spot on the golf course it can roll up to 2 club lengths
and still be in play. More than 2 club lengths and it is a Re-Drop. After the Second Drop, assuming the ball
did not come to rest within the 2 club lengths the ball is Place were it first struck the course.
HOLE #2:
Follow the same procedure as Hole #1 for OB left and beyond the green. The Cart Path on the right side
sometimes comes into play. Cart Paths are referred to as IMMOVABLE OBSTRUCTION just like sprinkler
heads. This is a Free Relief situation.
The first thing you must do is determine the Nearest Point of Relief (NPR). There is only one spot but it
will differ depending upon whether you are a right or left-handed player.
To determine The Spot you must take your stance with the club with which you intend to use for the shot
and place a tee or some other small object where the ball would lie. That is the NPR. If it’s close you
should measure from both sides of the path. Once the NPR is determined you must drop within 1 club
length of that spot no nearer the hole. The same rules for dropping apply as with OB, the ball must stay
within 2 club lengths (same club that you measured with to determine the NPR), if not you place the ball
after the second drop.
HOLE #3:
The same principals apply here for OB left and the Cart Path left as described for Holes 1 & 2. Another
possible issue here is Ball Unplayable. This could come into play either in the trees left or by the boulders
behind the green. The boulders are Loose Impediments, but only if can be moved without delaying play
and if not solidly imbedded.
The procedure for Ball Unplayable is as follows. For a penalty of one stroke, you have 3 choices. (1) Replay the shot under stroke and distance that got you in trouble. (2) Keep the spot where the ball lies on a
straight line between you and the hole going back as far as you like. (3) Drop a ball within 2 club lengths of
where the ball lies no nearer the hole.
Remember my statement about “Drop School”. Should the ball roll back into the place that you were taking
relief from it is now in play and you may have to do it all over again incurring another 1 stroke penalty.
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HOLE #4 & 5:
Nothing different or special here other than if you hit your Tee Shot left you must find it. If not, it’s back to
the Tee and play it as either a Lost Ball or Ball Out of Bounds. Hopefully you hit a Provisional Ball from
the Tee to save time.
HOLE #6:
Ah yes, now we have the wonderful 6th hole at the Champ Course, right Mr. President.
In front of the Green we have a Water Hazard. It is marked Yellow, therefore if it is Known or Virtually
Certain that your ball is in the Water Hazard (entered from either side) you must take relief from the Tee
side of the Hazard. Once again, we have 3 options under penalty of one stroke. (1) You may play again
from the Tee (Stroke and Distance). (2) You may drop a Ball on a straight line keeping the point of entry
between you and the hole, no limit as to how far back you may go. (3) As an additional option you may use
the Dropping Zone (DZ).
The KEY here is it must be Known or Virtually Certain that your Ball is in the Water Hazard. If not, you
MUST play under stroke and distance. Specifically if you hit it high left or right could your ball have come
to rest in any other place than the Water Hazard? If the answer is yes, then you must find the ball or else it
must be considered Lost.
In using the DZ be careful in dropping, generally there are many divots where your ball could come to rest
and be in play.
MORE NEXT TIME. ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE ASK, IF I DON’T KNOW I WILL GET THE ANSWER.
[email protected]; 775-560-8789
From The Editor
The TIGC Board and I hope that the Newsletter will keep you informed about upcoming events,
tournament results, Board actions and any other information necessary for a successful golf season.
This is the first of six newsletters (May - October). You should receive yours by the first of each month. All
material for the newsletter needs to be sent to me by the 15th of each month. If you have any comments
or you want something included in the next month’s newsletter, please feel free to contact me.
Gordon Morse
(775)636-1312
[email protected]
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Welcome to the 2015 golf season! The golf staffs at both the Championship and Mountain Golf
Courses are excited to provide our TIGC Membership with great services, course conditions,
and welcoming relationships.
We are excited to get our golf courses open early in 2015! With the mild winter/spring we are
opening the Mountain Course on Friday May 1st. The Championship Course is set to open on
Friday May 8th, along with the Grille at The Chateau. Both dates are the earliest opening we
have had in my tenure here with IVGID.
We have a few “new” team members coming on Board this season. I say “new” because all of
our “new” management team members have worked for the golf courses in recent years.
The first introduction is our Teaching Professional, Neil Gunn. Neil comes to us from Florida and
was part of our Professional Staff in 2010 and 2011. We will have a full bio on Neil’s history and
teaching philosophies posted to our website soon. Neil will be coming on board around May
15th.
Second introduction is our Golf Shop Lead (2nd Assistant Golf Professional), Rob Bruce. Rob is
a local resident of Incline and worked with our team from 1996-2004. Most recently Rob worked
as the Head Professional at Schaeffer’s Mill. Rob will be involved with many of the TIGC events
throughout the summer.
Last introduction is our Outside Services Supervisor, Andrew Hardy. Andrew is a recent
graduate from SNC with a degree in Ski Business Management/Marketing. Andrew has worked
in our Outside Staff at the Champ Course for the past 3 seasons. We are excited to promote
Andrew into his leadership roll of our welcoming outside team.
Both golf courses came through the winter in very good shape, due to the mild winter and efforts
of the maintenance staffs to put the courses to bed properly in the fall. There was limited snow
mold damage and a small amount of vole damage. The greens on both courses will be in
excellent early season condition, and the emphasis at the start of the year is primarily on the
health of the turf rather than the speed of the greens.
The lack of snow has allowed us to work on several projects this spring. On the Championship
Course we have completed the following:
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Replacement of nozzles in most of the sprinkler heads on the fairways
Irrigation additions in several areas to improve coverage and turf conditions
Construction of the Red Tee’s for official use in 2015 season
Tree work on holes 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 14, and 18
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On the Mountain Course, we have been working on ways to make the course easier and more
player-friendly. Some of the specific items to assist with that goal are:
• Tree trimming around the greens and approaches
• Dead tree removal
• Native grass trimmed back around creeks and hole boundaries
• Increase fairway approaches where applicable
Thank you ALL for you continued support in our beautiful Golf Courses; we look forward to
giving TIGC another memorable golf season!
- Michael Mc Closkey, PGA
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Rules & Formats
may 2015
Reservation Policy
The TIGC Board of Directors has revised the golf events booking policies.
There will be no refunds for event cancelations later than 5 days before the
event unless a substitute is available from a waiting list. You may find your own
substitute.
TIGC must receive payment for the event three days prior to the event or "you
will be dropped from the roster. (No cash payments, credit cards are preferred)
These policies will allow us to improve pairings, streamline the check-in process,
and simplify our accounting process. Last year our treasurer was overwhelmed
with over 1600 individual transactions.
Thank you for your understanding.
2015 Season Updates
Golf season is right around the corner! The Mountain Course opens on May 1st and the
Championship Course and The Grille at the Chateau open the following week on May 8th.
Call 775-832-1146 to book tee times.
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Here is the official Schedule of Events for 2015. May 27th Spring Outing - Old Greenwood
June 3rd 2 man Pinehurst + Lunch
June 4th Opening Dinner
June 6th New Member/Member - 2 Man Best Ball June 7th Opening Scramble + Lunch
June 10th 4 Man Progressive
June 16 & 17 Member Member + Lunch
June 24 & 26 Teesters/Coed
June 28th Couples
July 1st 2 Man Best Ball + Lunch
July 8th 2 Man Scramble
July 9th 4 Man 2 Best Balls + BBQ @Aspen Grove
July 15th 4 Man Cha-Cha-Cha + Lunch
July 22nd 2 Man Stableford
July 26th Couples
July 29th Combo: 2 Man Scramble, Best Ball, Pinehurst
Aug 3rd Presidents Cup + Beverage (oh how I am wishing to be on the Red
Team again)
Aug 5th Individual Stableford + Lunch
Aug 12th Individual Low Net
Aug 15 & 16 Member Guest + F&B
Aug 19th Skins + Lunch
Aug 23rd Couples
Aug 25-30th Club Championship
Sept 1 & 2nd Teesters Challenge
Sept 9th 4 Man 2 Best Balls + Lunch
Sept 10th Closing Dinner
Sept 13th Closing Scramble + Lunch
Sept 20th Couples
Sept 23rd Fall Outing TBD
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