Clear Creek Golf Club Newsletter
 

September 2010

 

Patriot Golf Weekend

This year we will be participating in Patriot Golf Day over Labor Day Weekend.  A portion of money raised over the course of the weekend will go to support the Folds of Honor Foundation, a charity organization that provides post-secondary educational scholarships to the spouses and children of service members who are disabled or killed as a result of their military service to our great nation.

We will be running several specials and contests to raise money for this worthy cause.  Also, those who are active or retired servicemen will receive a discount on their round of golf.

We ask all those who are able to come out and support our servicemen on September 3rd - 6th.

September Specials

Every Monday in September is
FRIEND DAY

Two or More Play 18 Holes
$25 Each

9-Hole Replay
Just $5

Events To Remember

September

7th - 5:30pm
Church League Outing

8th - 9:00am
Ladies Invitational

16th - 1:00pm
Optimist Club Outing

18th - 2:00pm
Couples Scramble

Golf Tip of the Month

Dustin Johnson was recently penalized for a misunderstanding of the rules, which cost him the PGA Championship.

Local rules may be established by the rules committee of any golf club.  These rules must be in accordance with USGA guidelines, but they are just as important as the official rules of golf. 

In this case, all waste areas containing sand were deemed to be bunkers, even when the crowd stood in them!  It was listed on the top line of the tournament rules sheet, which was given to each golfer.  It was the responsibility of Dustin Johnson to know the local rules in order to avoid penalty.

Additionally, the rule was certainly in accordance with USGA rules.  Though a tricky rule, sand is only considered a loose impediment on the putting green, and they had a right to declare waste areas containing sand as bunkers.  Grounding your club in a hazard while your ball is in that same hazard is a two-stroke penalty.

Note:  Sand found anywhere on the golf course but the green may not be moved without penalty, and this includes the fringe of the putting green.

*Courtesy of Adam Dean
Assistant Professional

Fall Football League

We are proud to announce the inaugural Clear Creek Football League - a 12 week competition for fans of both sports.  Up to 32 individuals will choose a college or NFL team to play 9 holes each week for.  There will be eight divisions separated by handicap.  After 9 weeks, the top eight will advance to the playoffs to determine the winner.  Scoring will be as follows:

Par - 3 points
Birdie - 7 Points
Eagle - 10 Points

Your total points scored plus the total points scored by your team will be your score for that week.  The winner will receive gift cards to Clear Creek and the NFL or College team of your choice.  The cost for the season is only $15!  The first week begins September 14th so sign up today and support your favorite team!

Church League Update

The final outing is almost here!  It will be held on Tuesday, September 7th at 5:30pm.  The event will be captain's choice, and teams will be paired by handicap.  Following the event, dinner will be served, the winners announced, and prizes awarded. In order to compete in the event, you must play in at least 6 of the 12 church league weeks.  Sign up today!

After 11 of 12 weeks, the scores are tightening up!  The standings are as follows:

Team Standings:
Woodland Hills Christian - 1698
Fellowship Chapel - 1713
Pleasant View UMC - 1726
Highlands Fellowship - 1744
Saint Annes - 1752
Abingdon Church of Christ - 1791
Grace Christian Fellowship - 1802
Grace Point Church of God - 1812
Abingdon Bible Church - 1868
First Presbyterian Church - 2020

Individual Low Net:
Matt Blevins - 387
Ron Gilman - 388
Mimi Tilley - 389
Bert Owens - 399
Bill Worley - 401

Individual Low Gross:
Matt Blevins - 408
Casey Barnes - 412
Adam Dean - 420
Bill Worley - 438
Mimi Tilley - 458

Ladies

September 8th is the CCLGA Invitational Golf Tournament.  If you have not yet entered, be sure to send in your entry form. Anyone who needs a playing partner may call the clubhouse.

The Clear Creek ladies will be going on their Fall Outing on September 15th. The Outing Committee is working hard on this event.

The Beat the Pro Tie-Breaker will be played on September 29th. The ladies won the first round and the pros won the re-match. All ladies are working hard on their game, smoothing out the rough edges. Casey, Adam, and Luther better have their A games that day if they plan to beat the ladies.

Clear Creek ladies want to thank Casey, Adam, and Luther for playing in the Pro-Ladies’ Golf Tournament at Bristol Country Club on August 26th. Clear Creek had four teams in the event, the most of any club. All of the ladies and pros had a grand day of fun, laughter, and fellowship.

*Courtesy of Mimi Tilley


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Clear Creek Golf Club
732 Harleywood Road
 Bristol, VA  24202
Phone: (276) 466-4833
Fax: (276) 466-4071
E-Mail: ClearCreek@bvunet.net
Website: http://www.clearcreekgolfclub.net/