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Members should be aware that a tradition of CGC is that, The Captains have priority on the course. Please extend the courtesy of allowing them to play through if they so wish.

England's Jack Hiluta records 1st U.S Collegiate Golf victory at the Mobile Bay Intercollegiate event

Jack Hiluta from Chelmsford, England, who is based at the University of South Alabama, fired a final round score of 1-under-par 71 for his third straight round of par or better to earn his first career U.S Collegiate victory at the Mobile Bay Intercollegiate hosted by the Jaguars at the par-72 7,212-yard Magnolia Grove Crossings Golf Course.

Hiluta, who was three strokes off the lead going into the final 18 holes shared leading individual medallist honours with Middle Tennessee's Kent Bulle, after the pair finished with 54 hole aggregate scores of 3-under-par 213.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION - EGU & EWGA MERGER DISCUSSIONS
17th February 2010

We are able to update you on the latest developments in the merger process between the English Women’s Golf Association and the English Golf Union and we would be grateful if you would draw this to the attention of your members.

The EWGA/EGU steering group has agreed five initial proposals, which are outlined in today's press release, and has set up working groups to examine the detailed implications of merger. The findings will help the steering group to draw up its final proposal which will be put to the voting members of both organisations.

The steering group has decided to move forward in this way after identifying the benefits a merger would bring to the amateur game in this country. These include:

• Golf would speak with one voice – and the message that golf is one sport for all would be clearly heard.
• One strategic vision for golf would take the game forward for all players of all ages.
• One single body, uniting men and women, would be positive for the sport and could encourage more people to take up the game.
• Golf would have greater commercial power. One organisation representing men and women would attract a wide range of sponsors, particularly those who wish to appeal to the family market.
• One merged organisation could increase efficiency in development, club services, coaching, championships, media and marketing.
• Costs could be reduced and more effective use made of resources.

We thank you for your help in informing members about the progress of this important process.

The Wednesday Club Night Is Back!

Following the success of last winter it has been 

decided that during the months

November & December ‘09

&

Jan, Feb & March ‘10

The club house will remain open on Wednesday evenings

Until 11.00pm

Why not come and socialise, play cards or watch football with friends.

Snacks will be available at the bar.

Chelmsford Golf Club Health and Safety

GENERAL

·          Prior to making a stroke or practice swing, the player must ensure that no one is standing close by or in a position to be hit by the club, the ball or any loose impediments which may be moved by the stroke or the swing.

·          No one should move, talk or stand close to or directly behind when a player is addressing the ball or making a stroke. Players must not play until the players in front are out of range.

·          All golfers should ensure they have suitable footwear for the ground conditions especially in wet weather.

·          Adverse weather Conditions:

Fog: in foggy conditions, each individual player has the responsibility to judge whether or not visibility is sufficient to allow the safe continuance of play.

Lightning: in the event of lightning in the area, all players must exercise due diligence and take the appropriate action under such conditions. A Klaxon may be sounded to suspend all play. On the sound of the Klaxon all golfers should vacate the course.

·          Golfers are made aware of any specific dangers on the course by notices and warning signs. These normally occur in the following places – rights of way, footpaths and cross-over’s.  

RISK ASSESSMENT – General

Players must be aware of golfers on adjacent holes – if in doubt a warning shout of ‘Fore’ must be given. Golfers should also be aware of rabbit and other burrowing animal holes which are present on the course, specifically in wooded areas.  

Playing the Golf Course

Only designated entry/exit points to the course should be used.

Players must ensure they diligently observe and heed all signs displayed on the course. Particular care needs to be taken in the following areas: Bunkers, Hollows, Ditches, Slopes, Steps, Ponds.

To avoid slips and falls, players are expected to enter bunkers and hollows at the points of least gradient. They are expected to negotiate slopes at the area in minimal gradient or to negotiate the slopes in such a way as to minimise the risk of slips/falls. The club has provided synthetic turf on most steps in order to reduce the risk of slips and falls.

Blackthorn and hawthorn shrubs are entered at players own risk. They have spiky thorns which if they penetrate clothing or the skin, can be harmful. Golfers should be aware of Green keeping staff and machinery on the course. Club staff should have precedence at all times.

SPECIFIC

·          There are huts providing shelter at the 1^st  tee and by the 5^th and 11^th greens and 6^th and 12^th tees.

·          Care should be exercised when approaching or retrieving golf balls from the ponds on the 2^nd, 4^th, and 5^th holes; the ditches to the left of and across the 3^rd fairway; to the left of the 4^th and 5^th holes; between the 8^th and 16^th fairways; to the right of the 9^th; between the 10^th and 14^th holes; to the right of the 12^th.

·          Care should also be taken when ascending and descending all steps to tees.

·          There are no Public Footpaths anywhere on the course and any walkers have no rights on the course.

·          Care should be taken at ‘cross-over’s’ which are on the 2^nd - players will cross from the 10^th green to the 11^th tee and from the 13^th green  to the 14^th  tee. Priority is also given to golfers teeing off the 2^nd tee (by players on the 14^th tee); Golfers putting out on the 9^th and 10^th greens should give priority to those playing from the 10^th and 14^th tees. 

·          Players should allow the group in front to be suitably advanced when playing tee shots from the 10^th, 13^th and 14^th tees as golfers may be unsighted due to the tree line.

·          Throughout the year the Green keeper may use chemicals to treat the course – appropriate signage will be strategically placed as golfers come onto the course by the right of the putting green and on the 1^st and 10^th tees.

·          Shots into the practice net must be played from the mat provided and not from any other area

·          Care should be exercised when walking to the 1^st, 10^th and 14^th fairways as golfers using the practice ground maybe hitting shots towards the railway line and across the 14^th green.  

After your round

Players are encouraged to use shoe cleaning facilities after play. This reduces the risk of a slip or fall on hard surfaces in and around the club. Players choosing to use the air compressor/gun situated at the entrance to the changing rooms must observe the following:

·          The safety glasses are to be worn during use.

·          The trigger should only be “pulled” with the gun pointing towards your feet.

·          Please avoid standing in the metal grate – instead hang your foot over the grate and blow the debris into the grate.

When you have finished hang the gun and safety glasses back on their respective hooks. Under no circumstances point the gun towards your or anyone else’s face – by doing so you may cause serious injury.

 EMERGENCIES

·          Entrance to the course for emergency vehicles is through the main driveway, they will be met at the Clubhouse and directed as appropriate to the emergency.

·          Chelmsford Golf club rules require phones to be switched off on the course; however, they may be used to summon help in an emergency (including First Aid) by telephoning the Clubhouse on  01245 250555.

·          In the event of Fire within the Clubhouse area, the assembly point is at the flagpole by the professional’s shop.

 Daily Course update

The Greenkeeper provides an early morning course update covering course conditions and general guidance on the weather forecast. The daily message can be obtained by calling 01245 251777  

 Members’ Responsibilities

The above document has attempted to highlight some of the risks associated with the sport of golf and to suggest how control measures may be put in place.

 Health and Safety is a core competence of CGC. The committee wish to thank the staff, members and visitors for their close attention to the regulatory requirements for the introduction and maintenance of a robust but sensible H+S environment.

 Director - Health and Safety, Chelmsford Golf Club                               January 2008