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Quick Access to the Metro Seniors Weekly Results

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Rather than accessing the many reports on OurGolfStats.com, many people just put a “shortcut” on their computer to the Metro Seniors Weekly Results Directory, which is at this web address – http://ourgolfstats.com/ms_weekly_results_dir2017.php

To build a shortcut on your computer’s desktop, put your cursor on an empty spot on the desktop, right-click the mouse to get options, left-click on “new” and then “shortcut”, and put the address above (starting with http) in the box for the address. If you built a shortcut last year, change the “dir2016” to “dir2017” for the 2017 Directory. To change last year’s shortcut, right-click on the shortcut icon, left-click on “properties”, then change the “2016” to “2017”.

The Directory of Weekly Results can be accessed each year in this manner.

USGA Rules Changes Proposed

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Proposed USGA 2019 Rules

USGA has developed a number of rule changes that are out for review with a schedule to implement them as of January 1, 2019.  Some of these will help improve pace of play for everyone.

Golf Digest has “A comprehensive guide to the “New Rules of Golf”” – Click Here   This is a great summary of the proposed rule changes, simplified and illustrated.

PLEASE NOTE – These USGA rules are NOT in effect until 2019 as such are not part of Metro Seniors rules for 2017.    

Metro Seniors Rules 2017

Metro St. Louis Seniors Golf Association uses USGA rules, except where we make specific changes as listed in out Policies and Procedures and in the Tournament Rules Summary (page 13 in your 2017 Member Directory).

The Board has ruled that the we will immediately begin use of the flagstick rule – no penalty if your putted ball would hit the flagstick standing in the hole.  This is expected to help improve Pace of Play, reduced juggling of flagstick for ball off green and on green, faster ready putting.

The new flagstick rule is now being added to the Tournament Rules Summary (page 13 in your 2017 Member Directory).  A revised page will be available as soon final language is approved.

Future Metro Seniors Rule Changes – 2017 / 2018

The Rules Committee and Board have not had a complete review of all the proposed rule changes but will do so during the next months.  Where these simplify MSLSGA rules and meet the needs of our members, we will look at expedited implementation during 2017 and for the 2018 season.

Want to help – offer to join the Rules Committee, or consider running for a Board Position for your Division when they open.  Talk to your Division VP or Division Board representatives.

 

General Membership Meeting – Reminder

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General Spring Membership Meeting

Tuesday, March 21, 1:00PM

Kirkwood Community Center on Geyer Road.

  • Get your Directory, Division Roster, and Discount Card
  • Meet up with friends
  • Meet new Officers, Directors and Committee Chairs
  • Updates on changes for 2017
    • Max 9 Stroke
    • Changes to Starter/Scorer
    • Sign-up for Starter / Scorer
    • Pace of Play Improvements and Focus
    • Sign-up for Special Events and 60 is Nifty Challenge
  • First Tee Donations (CLICK HERE)

2017 Board of Governors, Officers and Committees

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The 2017 Board of Governors, Officers, and Committees

These are member volunteers who are running your golf association.  Please take the opportunity to thank them for their efforts.  Our volunteers are a great group of guys focused on making the Association better every year.

We also welcome your participation.  Volunteers are the lifeblood of the organization.  We need committed, talented members to help make things better.  Volunteer as a Starter / Scorer or to help with the tournaments.  Join a committee and use your organizational, leadership or technical skills.  If you have technology skills (or want to learn), we can use your help on the website, newsletters, and more.

Every year we have openings on the Board of Governors for each division.  Throw your hat into the ring to represent your Division (talk to your VP or any officer).

Talk with any Committee Chair about helping their committee.

Download (PDF, 29KB)

Good Scorecards – Correctly Recorded Scores

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The Universal Scorecard is the official scorecard for all scheduled weekly tournaments.

But about 4% of scorecard rounds are disqualified with incorrect identification, bad totals, and handwriting that is difficult or impossible to read.

Start and Finish times for Pace of Play has gotten overlooked too.  We will be improving Pace of Play measures for 2017 and the scorecards and Pace of Play logs will be our best tools to identify and fix slow play.

We have an illustrated guide to completing the Universal Scorecard and the Pace of Play Logs (new for 2017).  CLICK HERE       STARTER and SCORER Instructions are being revised and simplified.

Tips To Accurate and Quick Scorecards (thanks to Tom King)

  • Each foursome / threesome should keep 2 course scorecards, 1 on each cart.
  • Get good pencils – and perhaps a couple for each cart. The course and Metro Sr have plenty available. Many errors are caused by writing too faint to read.
  • Mark Start Times on both Course Scorecards when the Tee Group takes the tee box (when the first player addresses their ball). Most tee group starts have about 10 minutes separation at tee off, when the group ahead has moved out of range (200 to 250 yards).
  • At the end of play, these cards should be exchanged so that the other cart can check a card for legibility and accuracy, for scores, totals, times as well as names and player numbers. If you can’t read a scorecard, we can’t either.
  • Any discrepancies should be resolved among the playing group BEFORE transferring the information to the “green card”.
  • The guy with the best handwriting should record them on the Universal Scorecard (“green card”).
  • Have 1 or 2 players make a quick, final check of scorecard scores and totals, to find transposition errors.
  • The most legible Course Scorecard checked for completeness, signed, and turned in with the Universal Scorecard.

It may take a couple extra minutes to do it right, but wouldn’t you rather spend 5 minutes on your scorecard so the 5 hours you spent on the course is recorded accurately?

Illustrated Guide to Universal Scorecard

Download (PDF, 599KB)

More Pace of Play Information Available

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More information and resources have been added to the website on Pace of Play.

Understanding Pace of Play is the first step in making improvements.  Although issues like Course Design and Maintenance are not in our control, each of  us can make changes that can lead to faster play for us, our group and for everyone on the course.

Unfortunately, one individual or foursome can slow everyone down.  So, we need everyone to think how we each can improve.  Then we can help others.

CLICK HERE for the resources and references.

Membership General Meeting Reminder – Tues, Nov 15, 2016 1 PM

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Members are encouraged to attend the General Membership Meeting this Tuesday, November 15, 2016.  The meeting will start at 1:00 PM at the Kirkwood Community Center on Geyer Road.

Come to meet, thank and confirm your leadership (officers and committee members).  In addition:

  • Visit with Golf Buddies
  • Renew your membership (in person or use online registration)
  • Bring a new member for sign up
  • Find out about the 2017 Schedule
    • Weekly Tournaments
    • Special Events.
  • Rule Changes – All Flights can Chose Forward or Back Tees
  • Sign up for Starter / Scorers for 2017
  • Volunteer for Committee or possible Board / Officer Positions

 

 

“NEW” 2017 Membership Renewal Procedures

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As many of you may already be aware, Metro Seniors is introducing new renewal procedures for 2017.

The first is the introduction of the “New” Online Membership Renewal Application which will accept credit card payments.  The success of the Special Events online credit card payment system that we experienced this year was overwhelming in that we had 60% of our Special Event entries handled by credit card.  That proved to be a boon for Metro Senior with a great reduction in the number of checks needed to be processed.  With that success, it was decided that it would be the correct time to follow with the renewal process.

            Please use the following link:      On-Line Renewal Form

After you use the on-line renewal application, you will receive a reply email from elbowspace.com with the subject line: Metro Seniors — Your Information Has Been Received.  Print this receipt and keep it for your records.

The second new procedure has to do with mailing the renewal application.  For those members who prefer to mail in their renewals and pay with a check the attached Mail-in Renewal Form can be used.

            For Mail-in Renewal Form – click here.

If you elect to mail in your renewal application the check should be made payable to – Metro Seniors. 

The completed renewal form and check should be mailed to:

            Dan Glenzy

            14 London Ct.

            O’Fallon, MO 63366

Individual letters are being sent by mail to 31 of our current members.  Twelve of which apparently who do not have email, or a computer.  The other 19 letters are going to members have something wrong with their email addresses.  By sending out the letters, it is hoped that we are able to cover all of our members.  We would like to ask all of you to mention this email to your friends and playing partners, because we know that there will be others who might have emails that not active, messed up, or, they just don’t check their email on a regular basis.

We don’t want to overlook anyone!

 Any questions about the new procedures should be directed to Dan at dglenzy@charter.net , or call him at (314) 294-4930.   

While you are here, look over the Pace of Play Guidelines.  No one likes a long, slow golf round, waiting for a tee box or the next shot.  Following these ideas will have you and your group playing faster.  Encourage others to do the same and we all will have faster rounds that are more fun!

Download (PDF, 88KB)

New Division 1 Board of Governor Representatives

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With recent appointments, we have filled the openings in Board of Governors Representatives for Division 1.

Division 1 Board representatives are now:

  • Dennis Carter – 1 Year (2016)
  • Pat Britt – 2 Year (2016 – 17)
  • Larry Roth – 3 Year (2016 – 18)

They will attend Board meetings as voting members representing the membership from Division 1.  They will also be able to sit on standing committees and serve on special teams as needed by the Board.

Division 1 – please get to know them and offer your suggestions, comments and yes, even complaints to them.  They will represent your views in the Board of Governors meetings.

We do have openings on committees and will need board member replacements for each upcoming year.  Please volunteer to help.

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