Newsletter

Katahdin Federal Credit Union Tournament
On Saturday, we enjoyed a very successful tournament that raised money for our local food cupboards. The staff from the Credit Union did a wonderful job organizing the event, the clubhouse crew had everything running smoothly, and the grounds crew had the course in great shape. It was a great day of golf, and I think everyone had a good time—many of us are already looking forward to next year. A
big thank-you to everyone who helped, and of course to all the players who made it such a success.

Aeration of Greens
On Tuesday, September 9th, Chris will begin aerating the greens. I know we’ve all been raving about how good they are, and it may seem odd to work on them now, but if we don’t, they won’t be nearly as good next year. We could use extra hands to help. This job takes more than two people, so if you’re available Tuesday morning at 8:00, please bring a snow shovel and/or a broom. Hope to see you there!

Board of Governors Meeting
Our monthly Board of Governors meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 10th at 6:15 p.m. in the Clubhouse.

Thursday, September 11th
Please take a moment to remember the tragedy that occurred on this date. If you
can, pause around 9:00 a.m. to offer a prayer or reflection.
Wishing you all a great week—get out and play as often as you can. It won’t be
long before that white stuff is on the ground.
Be kind. Be courteous.

Once again, the weekly email is going to be on the long side. The first item will be that the course is staked:
Hole 1– Red Stakes along the tree line on the right. Continues all the way to where it meets the white stakes that go around the back of the green and on the right of the cart path to the second tee.
Hole 2– Red Stakes along the tree line on the right. Continues all the way to the Third Tee.
Hole 3 —Red Stakes along the tree line on the right that continues all the way to Anne’s property. The White Stakes start there and continue around behind the green and to the Fourth Tee.
Hole 4 — White Stakes along the right side for about 60 to 80 yards. There the Red Stakes start and continue along the tree line up to just past the green.
Hole 5 — Red Stakes along the tree line on the right. The stakes start just after the tee and continue to just past the green.
Hole 6 —Red Stakes along the tree line on both sides of the fairway. The White Stakes on the right start about green high and continue around the back of the green and up to the Yellow Stake on the front of Tee 7.
Hole 7 —Yellow Stakes on the front of tee. Red Stakes along the tree line on both sides of the fairway.
Hole 8 — Red Stakes along the tree line from the tee to the green.
Hole 9 — Yellow Stakes marking the swamp. Red Stakes along the tree line on the right all the way to the end.
We have staked the course so that it is more enjoyable, faster, and simpler to play. Now there will be no need of a discussion/argument about penalty for lost ball, etc.

RED STAKES
The red stakes on a golf course indicate a penalty area. When you hit your ball into a red staked area, your options are:
1. Play the ball where it lies. You may ground your club as long as it does not improve the lie. No penalty.
2. Re-play the shot from the original location. One shot penalty.
3. Back on the line relief. Determine the point your ball entered the penalty area, choose a point as far back as you like in a line keeping that point directly between you and the hole. One shot penalty.
4. Drop a ball within 2 club lengths from the point of entry, no nearer the hole. One shot penalty.
The course can make a local rule that puts a drop zone in play. If you hit into penalty area, if you find your ball or not, you can drop in the drop area. ( Number 7) One shot penalty.

WHITE STAKES
The white stakes on a golf course indicate out of bounds. That is indicating the property line or a part of the course where golf isn’t to be played. When you hit your ball out of bounds, you take a stroke and distance penalty. For example, if on number 3, you hit your drive in the middle of the fairway, then you hit your second shot and watch your ball wander towards Anne’s yard, you need to drop a ball from where you hit your second shot, and play your fourth shot.
If you think that you hit a shot out of bounds, but you are not sure, you should play a provisional ball.

YELLOW STAKES
Yellow stakes on a golf course indicate a penalty area that you must cross to get to the green. When you hit your ball into a yellow staked area, your options are:
1. Play the ball where it lies. You may ground your club as long as it does not improve the lie. No penalty.
2. Re-play the shot from the original location. One shot penalty.
3. Back on the line relief. Determine the point your ball entered the penalty area, choose a point as far back as you like in a line keeping that point directly between you and the hole. One shot penalty.
4. The course may decide to create a drop zone. If they do, you may drop your ball, if you find it or not, in the drop zone. One shot penalty.
Local Rule for hole 7 — There is a drop zone on the other side of the gully.
Local Rule for hole 9 — There is a drop zone just before the swamp at the bottom of the hill.
Hopefully, know where and what color the stakes are and knowing the rules as related to the stakes, you will now be able to enjoy your round of golf a little more. I hope that you don’t have to use this information at all. Wishing you nothing but fairways and greens.
Sincerely,
George Hanley