November 20th Grand Lake Golf Report
PATRICIA ISLAND COUNTRY CLUB – Grove
Call them about their new memberships. 918-786- 3338
REVIEW THE RULES
Rule 8 – Advice
8-1 – A player must not give advice to a player other than his partner, and must not ask for advice from anyone other than his partner or caddie.
8-2 – A player may have the line of play (desired path of the ball) indicated to him by anyone when not on the putting green, but this line of play must not be
indicated by any means other than the hole's flagstick while the stroke is made.
8-3 – A player, his partner or their caddie may point out a line for putting while on the green, but must not touch the green nor mark the path in any way.
GOLF HISTORY
Golf dates back to the time of Julius Caesar. Although it was not the golf that is played today, it was a similar game. They played by striking a feather-stuffed ball with club-shaped tree branches. Golf was also traced back to the Song Dynasty in China during the years 960 to 1279. The games of these times were not exactly the golf that is known today; the roots of today’s game can be traced back to Scotland in 1457. The game was then outlawed by King James II of Scotland, as it detracted from the training for the military.
GOLF ETIQUETTE
Golf is perceived as a quiet, refined sport and one that requires civility among its
players. Even if you’re not new to the game, it is a good idea to brush up on your golf etiquette from time to time. If you are just starting out, it is essential to learn these important rules before you tee off.
1. Arrive early - Golfers who arrive less than 15 minutes before their scheduled tee time can impose delays on the rest of the tee sheet for the day. Golf Digest suggests arriving 30 minutes early so you have time to check in, warm up and start your game relaxed.
2. Turn off your phone – It is annoying to hear others’ conversations on the course, but when a loud ringtone happens right during your backswing, it can throw off your shot. At the very least, silence your phone’s settings. If you must take a call on the course, move away from other players, talk quietly and keep it brief says.
CHEROKEE GROVE GOLF COURSE REDNECK CROSS COUNTRY TOURNAMENT
The day began with a terrific Biscuits and Gravy breakfast.
The object was to play the course after resetting the tee markers and redesigning the holes.. The was a 4 Person Best Shot (Scramble) golf tournament, playing the course as it has not been played before. Long, long par 6’s and short par 4’s made up the challenge. John Morrow reported the following results: 1 st Low Gross score went to the team of Steve Ragsdale; Regan Dillinger; Danny Killman and Jack Bullard. Second place went to Jerry Ogden Jr, Jerry Ogden Sr, Scott Demick, and Ryan Bralley and the 3rd place was captured by Richard Bassett, Dick Bassett, and Linc Bassett. Low score for the outing was 58. (That’s smokin good). Best Redneck look went to Danny Killman.
LOCAL GOLF VENUES
-Cherokee Grove Golf Course (Grove) @ 918-786- 4100
-The Coves Golf Club (Duck Creek) @ 918-782- 3220
-Grand Cherokee Golf Course (Langley) @ 918-435- 8727.
-Patricia Island Golf Club (Grove) @ 918-786- 3338
-Peoria Ridge Golf Club (Miami) 918-542- 7676
-Shangri- La Golf Club (Monkey Island) @ 918-257- 4204
-Eagle Creek Golf Club (Joplin) @ 417-623- 5050
-Elk River C.C. (Noel) @ 417-475- 3208
-Kelly Custom Golf (Grove) 918-787- 7640 golf shop
GOLF JOKE OF THE WEEK
“The only sure rule in golf is he who has the fastest cart never has to play the bad lie.”
– Mickey Mantle
DISC GOLF (FRISBEE GOLF) Disc golf is now available in Grove. It is located on
Cherokee Street out past the bowling alley located near the model airplane field and
municipal services plant. Get those discs (Frisbees) flying!! Don’t miss out on the low cost fun this sport offers. Put an new disc on that Christmas list!!
Keep it in the middle
Mike and Steve