Loose Cannon Rules

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Just as a reminder for everyone here are the latest Loose Cannons Rules as updated on 6th February 2011.

RULES

Handicap

1. Each new player to join the Loose Cannons plays his FIRST round off his CLUB H/Cap or DECLARED H/Cap.
2. The WINNER each week will have his h/c CUT by a minimum of 4 strokes or the number of strokes his Stableford points exceeds his h/c in use on that day, whichever is higher. Should he win again the following week his h/c will be further cut by 8 strokes.
3. The RUNNER UP each week will have his h/c cut by 1 stroke. 
4. The REST will have 1 stroke added to their h/c to a ceiling of 3 strokes above their current USGA handicap as calculated by Loose Cannons USGA software.
5. FIRST TIME OUT WINNERS will have their h/c adjusted in accordance with the USGA handicapping formula using his winning card and then have his re-calculated h/c cut by 4 strokes. Thereafter Rules 2,3 & 4 will be applied.
6. USGA Handicapping Formula ((Adjusted Gross Score – USGA Course Rating) x 113 / USGA Slope Rating) will be used with a cap at 28. 
7. Handicaps will be calculated using the Loose Cannons “Handicap Manager” software and published at the end of each month.

Competition

1. Each weeks competition will be played from the WHITE tees and scored to the Stableford system using the players adjusted handicap.
2. The game on the last Tuesday of each month will be played for a Trophy in addition to the Pot. This will be referred to as the Trophy Game. One Bonus Point will be awarded to each player for games played during the month. The Bonus Points will be added to the Trophy Game points to decide the winner.
3. Flights will be randomly selected or assigned by the convener.

Fees & Pot

1. Each player will pay the cost for the days golf (varies from club to club) plus c RM30 for the  “POT”. This will be referred to as the “FEE”.
2. The Winner will receive RM50 from the POT. The remainder of the “POT” will go towards the 19th Hole refreshments.
3. A deduction of RM5 per player will be made to cover administrative costs and the cost of the monthly “Trophy”.

19th Hole Refreshment

1. The “POT” will be used to provide each player with a “light meal” and “beverage” to the cost equivalent of 2 mugs of beer (or one large bottle if eating outside the club). 
2. Beverage consumed above this cost equivalent will be to the individuals own account.

Local Rules

1. BUNKERS. Ball lying in a footprint or other depression left by a preceding flight can be lifted and placed within the Bunker at the nearest point of relief, not nearer the hole without penalty.
2. OUT OF BOUNDS. Out of Bounds as defined by White Stakes will be treated as Lateral Water Hazards. Rule 26 applies.
3. LOST BALL. If you are unable to find your ball you may drop a ball at the nearest point of relief from the area adjudged by other members of your flight to be the place where most likely the ball is lost, not nearer the hole, at a penalty of 2 strokes. Alternatively Rule 27 applies.
4. PLUGGED BALL. A ball which, in the opinion of the members of the flight, cannot be found by being PLUGGED in the FAIRWAY can be replaced at the point where it is judged by the flight to have struck the fairway, without penalty.
5. BUGGY TRACK DRAINS. A ball lying in a buggy track drain ( drain that is immediately adjacent to and/or parallel with a buggy track) can be lifted and dropped at the point of entry and on the side of entry, within 2 club lengths, not nearer the hole without penalty.
6. A ball lying in a DIVOT on the FAIRWAY may be lifted and placed at the nearest point of relief not nearer the hole without penalty.

Bankers Club Tournament – Kota Permai – 2nd March 2011

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The Bankers Club are holding their next tournament at Kota Permai on Wednesday 2nd March 2011.
Registration 07:15
Tee off 08:00
Prize Presentation 13:00
Cost
Bankers Club Members RM235
Guest of Bankers Club Members RM285
Discount for KPGCC Members. RM138

For further information and registration contact Richard Moss rickymo@usa.net

Next Game – Port Klang Golf Resort – 14th February 2011

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By popular request an “easier” venue was recommended for next week to enable us to ‘regain our confidence’ and so
PORT KLANG GOLF RESORT got the nod.
Since Tuesday is a PH we will play MONDAY 14th FEBRUARY 2011
Tee off at 08:00. Be there by 07:30 LATEST.
This is a TP course and will cost RM70 for TP or RM110 without.
After the game we will go to a nearby SEAFOOD Restaurant for M&M.
If you want to play this unusual and interesting old golf course let Mike Smith know by Email ASAP

Results – Templar Park Country Club – 8th February 2011

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Templer Park never lets us down, at least as far as a test of our golfing skills is concerned. This venue remains one of the toughest tests we encounter, if not THE toughest.
Glorious weather and a golf course in good condition greeted 14 Cannons. How could we fail?
Templer has put in a lot of work since my last visit here and with such a spectacular back drop it is indeed a great place to spend a morning chasing the little white ball. Used to be referred to as the “little gutta percha” but not these days. Clearly, work is in hand to eradicate the cow grass and the greens were fast and fairly true despite light sanding. The bunkers were good and there was plenty of run on the fairways so all in all we couldn’t blame the course. But the distances? Read metres for yards and add a club and you may be about right.

The winner with 98 off the stick and 39 points was Tom Holmes and the runner up OCB was Barry Cousins with 35 points. Lowest gross was recorded by John Laidley with a respectable 87 and the most gross went to the returning and very welcome Alan Holgate. Tom is cut 4 strokes and Barry 1 stroke.

All 14 players retired to the RSC Annex (thank to Andrew for this arrangement) for an excellent lunch and much amusing banter, helped along with plenty of good grub, several jugs of Tiger and many bottles of the clubs inexpensive wine. When the bill was called a small contribution was needed to top up the pot. The chatter went on and on and a strong group intent on extending the day into the evening were making their way to the downstairs bar when I left just before 4pm. An excellent day.

Photographs courtesy of David Hughes

Results – Bukit Kemuning – 1st February 2011

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19 golfers played Bukit Kemuning on Federal Taritory Day and considering it was a PH for KL and the eve of CNY the course management did a good job in maintaining order so that we were round in under 5 hours. The course was in surprisingly good condition after the soaking of the past few days and the weather was fine. By thhe way, thanks to Barry for making the booking. This is a good venue for Cannons. We will play it again.
 
The winner was Kevin Wiggins with 42 points and the runner up OCB was John Laidley with 39 points. Kevin is cut 6 and John 1 stroke. The lowest gross with an impressive 78 was John Laidley and the most golf was played by Peter Jackson. The full results and your adjusted handicaps can be found in the attachment.
 
With the exception of Siegi who couldn’t stay but donated RM50 to the pot (good man Siegi) everyone else enjoyed M&M at the club. We welcomed back David Hughes on his annual pilgrimage and a couple of visitors. All in all a good day UNTIL the bill arrived. A whopping RM803. With RM608 in the pot the remaining 8 stalwarts contributed RM20 each and the balance was topped up from the carry over money. Gents, if you partake of M&M and leave BEFORE the bill arrives please leave a small contribution to the pot.
For the record the carry over fund now stands at RM323.

A couple of asides worth mentioning.
Several of the tee boxes had the blue & white tees together. Andrew noticing this asked if we were playing from the whites or the blues and “why are the white tees in front of the blues.”
Reinli, having overslept last week arriving an hour and a quarter late, emailed to assure me that he would be on time this week adding that he only lived “10 minutes away” and could “walk it”. Guess what?????

Next Game – Bukit Kemuning Golf & Country Resort – 1st February 2011

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UPDATE: Tomorrows golf.


This is a TP course so bring your book.
We have 5 flights booked and we are currently at 18 players so room for 2 more.
Since the course will be busy, it being FT day in KL and many people are already on holiday for CNY, we will eat at the club.
Mike

Next Tuesday, 1st February, we will play Bukit Kemuning. 4 flights have been booked for an eight O’clock tee off so BE THERE by 07:30 LATEST. Oh and yes, I know it’s a PH in KL.
We will take M&M off course. Thanks go to Barry for making the booking in my absence.
If you want to play respond to Mike Smith.

Results – Berjaya Hills, Bukit Tinggi – 25th January, 2011

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12 golfers pitched up for the Trophy Game at Berjaya Hills in cool overcast conditions. I say 12 pitched up but 3 of these, 2 of whom were relying on Reinli for a lift, arrived at 8:45; Reinli having gone back to sleep after his early morning call from Tom. So, 2 flights teed off at 08:00 and the 3rd an hour later and got caught in the rain at the last hole. Reinli, you should be publicly pissed on. The course was in good condition but rather wet. Nevertheless it played well and we didn’t play winter rules although we perhaps should have. The traumatic drive to try and make up time and the soaking on the last didn’t however stop Reinli from collecting the Trophy with 38 points plus 1 bonus point for a total of 39. Nor did it stop John Laidley shooting 79 for lowest gross. The runner up was Tony Morris with 35 + 3 and the most golf…just…was played by Raymond.
M&M was taken at the Remember126 Restoran in the village and while the food was just OK the price was very OK. Thanks to Andrew and Richard for finding this place for us. Their sense of duty knows no bounds. We used to use one tooth fatty but the last time we were there the food was rubbish and the price outrageous so Fatty is out and 126 is in.

Next Game – Berjaya Hills, Bukit Tinggi – 25th January, 2011

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The Monthly Trophy Game will be played at Berjaya Hills. Tee off 08:00. Be there by 07:30 LATEST and confirm by emailing Mike Smith.
This is a TOP PREMIER course. If you have the  2011 TP book it will cost you RM100. If you don’t have the book it will cost you RM180.
The book costs RM180 from Alistair. As we will be playing all of the local TP courses through the year you are advised to get the book NOW.

After the game we will drive down to Bukit Tinggi village for the prize giving and the usual M&M. The venue will be  “Remember 126 Restoran”.
After the game we will shower and depart imediately for the prize giving and makan. All players are requested to attend. 

Thanks to Andrew & Richard for their time so generously donated.

Results – Kinrara Golf Club – 18th January 2011

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The usual small turnout on the day preceding KLOGS. It never fails to amaze me; even taking age into account, that so many believe that they can’t play 2 days running.

So, 10 of us played the very picturesque Kinrara course in pleasant conditions that warmed up through the later holes; a change from the cool conditions of recent weeks. The course was in generally good condition but very wet and with little run with several lost balls due to plugging. The greens however were poor compared to the rest of the course, rather bumpy and with half of them recently hollow tined and sanded.
The winner was Tony Morris with 42 points, cut 6, and the runner up was Reinli Tan with 38 points, cut 1. The lowest gross was recorded by John Laidley with 82 and the most golf was played by Tom Holmes.
One flight did not return a score because none of them came to lunch and between them they couldn’t organise themselves to get their scores to the convener. This is unacceptable. It is the flights responsibility to return a score card at the end of the game.
Lunch was taken at thr RSC Annex and very agreeable it was too.