July Newsletter

Featured Hole of the Month - #18 Swan’s Song

 

Wetlands along the right side of this gentle dogleg right finishing hole sneak out in front of the green.  The green slopes severely from left to right and is difficult to hold.  Laying up short of the wetland with a medium to long iron, leaving a short pitch to the green, is a common play. 

 

 

Rules Tip of the Month – Improving your pace of play

Pace of Play at Laurel Creek is 4:09 or less.  Playing at a better pace is not about hurrying up or rushing around the course. It is simply about being more efficient with your valuable time, as well as everyone else’s. Adopting this mindset – and not being afraid to share it with your fellow players – will ultimately add enjoyment to your golf experience. Here are some recognized tips for improving pace of play:

1.       Play Ready Golf

2.       Take multiple clubs to the par 3 tee boxes and other shots you may have to hit

3.       Keep up with the group in front of you.

Instruction Tip of the Month

This month, rather than an instructional tip, we will provide an informational tip on how to best utilize our new short game area.  When using this area, please take one of the tubes provided, hit a variety of shots around the green, and then pick up the practice balls that you used with the tube and return it to the station full.  This will ensure a clean area that all members can enjoy at all times.  Thank you!