GOLF LAMGA By David Kubissa One key to enjoying a LAMGA game is the pace of play. A round of four hours or more can ruin a good round. So how do you keep a reasonable pace? Ready golf can help. But here is another technique: pick up rather than holing out if your score doesn’t matter on a hole. The USGA code of conduct calls for prompt play, and one rule helps with that. USGA Handicap Rule 3.3 says you do not have to hole out to post a legitimate score when playing best ball – such as the typical LAMGA game. If your partner or partners have already scored on a hole, you may pick up and post “a most likely score or net double bogey, whichever is lower,” according to the rule. The graphic here explains how many strokes you should add if you pick up. For example, suppose your team already has acceptable scores on a hole and you are putting for a bogey or worse. If you are within 5 feet of the hole, you can pick up, add one stroke, and move on. For how to score pickups over 5 feet, check out the graphic. To ensure a brisk pace, keep rule 3.3 in mind. Your fellow golfers will appreciate it. New board member: Jim Shillito has been appointed by the directors to fill a board vacancy. His term will expire Dec. 31, 2025. Sponsor salute: Thanks to the following remodeling and service providers: AIS Shower Doors, Inc.; Central Door Company; D&D Painting & Home Repairs; Hawkins Home Repair; Shutters and Shades; Sun Protection of Florida; Southwood Garage Doors; The Groutsmith; Window Concepts by Annalisa; Flooring of Lake Hamilton. LA NINERS By Sandy Hockenberry Finally, the rains have started and the ponds are starting to fill. Some of those rains come in the form of thunder and lightning storms. Golfers are at high risk of lightning strikes if playing during a storm. Please remember to exit the golf course when the warning siren sounds or if you hear nearby thunder. If you are caught on the course and there is no shelter near, the PGA suggests the following: • Do not stand under tall trees or sit in a golf cart. Do not stand under a lone tree, even a small one. • Get away from your cart and away from your golf clubs quickly.
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