Rules of Golf – Hazards & The Difference Between Yellow Stakes and Red Stakes

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This new section, prepared by our unofficial “Rules Secretary” Mr Allan McNicoll, highlights some specific rules of golf with some simple explanations to those new to the game or to those that have perhaps forgotten.

This week we will focus on hazards and the difference between red and yellow stakes ….

Hazards Marked with Yellow Stakes

If you do choose to take relief, the first option that you have is to play your next shot from as close as possible to the point from which you hit your original shot. So, if you were in the middle of the fairway at 150 yards and you hit it in the drink, you can go back to that spot and try to hit the shot again, plus a one-stroke penalty. Thus, if you hit your second shot in the water, you would be hitting your fourth shot from that same spot. This is the less commonly selected choice of the two because it is essentially a stroke and distance penalty The second option for relief from a yellow hazard is usually your best option, but is also the most misunderstood choice as well. The other way to take relief from a yellow hazard is to mark the point that the ball crossed the hazard and then draw a line between that point and the flag. You may drop your ball at any point on that line. Essentially, you can go back, keeping the point where your ball crossed the hazard in line with the pin, as far as you choose to go. Please note that you cannot go back on the line of flight that your ball took as it flew into the hazard! That is the most common mistake in this type of relief situation. How your ball got there doesn’t matter. What matters is the point where it crossed the hazard. Those are the two different forms of relief that you may take for a water hazard or any other hazard marked by a yellow stake. 
Hazards Marked with Red Stakes
 Red stakes are used to mark lateral hazards. Because these hazards run parallel to the hole, it is often times impractical to take relief by going behind the hazard as described in the second option of the yellow stakes. So, the rules of golf allow for an additional option for relief if your ball is in a red hazard. That third option is to take relief within two club lengths of where the ball crossed the hazard, no nearer to the pin. This may be down from either side of the red hazard. Just because your ball crossed the hazard on the right side doesn’t mean that you can’t take relief, within two club lengths and equidistant from the hole, on the left side of the same hazard. That third option is the only difference between a hazard marked by red stakes and a hazard marked by yellow stakes.

Results – KGSAAS – 23rd July 2013

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Only 14 players turned out in excellent weather. Course was in good condition, and the greens were true and quite fast. 2 tee boxes were used and everyone back at the clubhouse in good time. The first time winner, to everyone’s delight was Allan McNicoll with his best so far of 96 for 43 points. Cut 7.  Well done. Second place was Iain Wise with a 91 for 41 points, cut 1. 



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Results – Kota Permai – 16th July 2013

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On a beautiful morning 19 players teed off, nearly on the earlier time, and the course was in excellent condition. General feeling was that the greens were the best we have played on so far this year. Although some pin positions were a little tricky….
The winner was the “Birthday Boy”, Vincent Vijayan with his best round so far in his illustrious career, with a gross 90, for an outlandish 49 points. Cut only 13….!!!  Questions were asked whether he would win again , before his next birthday…. Second was Ray Funnell with a gross 99 for 40 points. Cut 1.
A great morning’s golf was had by all, followed by an excellent lunch, paid for by Vincent to celebrate his birthday. Many thanks Vincent for lunch from all the attendees.

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Next Game – Kota Permai – 16th July 2013

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Next week on Tuesday 16th July we will play at Kota Permai. 5 flights have been booked and we are expecting a good turnout, for this excellent course. 

Please be at the club by 0720 latest with tee off at 0745 hrs. Costs 185 RM ,incl comp caddy. I believe certain cost benefits may be available for CIMB card holders. Please let me know if card being used and the costs, so can be allowed for in pre registration.  2 tee boxes have been requested, with flights 1 and 2 off tee box 1, 3, 4 off 10.

Thanks to Barry for his help in arranging the bookings.

We will be eating at the club, and a room has been booked by Vincent, as he is celebrating his birthday and wants to treat everybody….

Results – Bukit Unggul – 9th July 2013

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Only 14 players teed off as a result of a no show and a late withdrawal, resulting in 2 three balls.

Unusually at the moment the weather was cool and overcast and some rain on the back 9. Along with the weather and the recent “piggy attacks” the scores were higher than expected. 

The winner with an excellent 89 for 40 points was Stuart Taylor, cut 4 . Second was Glen Wombwell with 100 for 38 points. Cut 1. Lowest gross was Ted Parslow with 87. 

A good lunch was had at the Dengkil Seafood Restaurant in Dengkil on the suggestion of Andrew Robinson.

Discussions agreed at the lunch.

1) USGA H/Cap system will be used after Stuart has checked all running OK with the software. Aim to start for the first game in August.  Capping to be set at 3 over h/cap.
The basis will be on all rounds played in 2013.  Review in 3 months to check all working well and the desired results are being achieved.

2) Starting immediately LC s will play to the rules of golf. Local club rules to apply, if relevant. Inclement conditions, requiring pick and clean to be announced on the day by the convenor.  

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Obituary – Gordon Wingate

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It was with deep sadness that we all heard about the sudden death of Gordon Wingate on Saturday 29th June 2013. Gordon will always be remembered for his good humour, his passion for the game of golf and his frequent participation at the Loose Cannons games as well as other KL golfing groups such as WIGS and KLOGS since his arrival in KL in November 2012.

Gordon joined Loose Cannons in November last year when he relocated here from Dubai and very quickly assimilated into the group.  Although I have known Gordon only a relatively short time I quickly grew to relate to Gordon particularly given our common Scottish heritage, his sharp and dry sense of Scottish wit and humour and of course his love for the game of golf. I remember distinctly the first game he joined us at Bukit Kemuning …. back in November 2012  …. I remember it well as it was an extremely wet and rather sodden/flooded course we played …. must have reminded Gordon of Scotland …. and I also remember because I actually won that day. Since that time we have enjoyed playing golf most weeks both with the Loose Cannons group as well as other organised games in and around KL. I may add that Gordon and I added a small incentive over the last few months in the form of a “small wager”  …. RM20 to be precise …  just to focus our minds on the game at hand … although I am disappointed to report that this income has not added significantly to my retirement fund. Gordon was well known for his quick playing style and his big drives off the tee …. many of which kept the local monkey population in the jungles on their toes! In his time here in KL with the Loose Cannons group Gordon played 24 games with the Loose Cannons with one win. It was only just last week I played with Gordon which was sadly to be his last game…. I am glad to report that he did win that game. Gordon is by now no doubt in the middle of that big wide fairway in that celestial golf course (which I may add will be the first time he has been in the fairway for some time).

We should take this time not to be remorseful of this great loss but to take the time to celebrate … celebrate a life, a life well lived, a life lived to the full. Let us all remember and reminisce about the wonderful, colourful times we have all enjoyed with Gordon and the joy, goodwill, humour and laughter that Gordon brought to each and everyone of us. Once again let us all join in hearts and minds to celebrate and remember the Life of Gordon Wingate.



Results – Rahman Putra – 2nd July 2013

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17 players turned out in very pleasant conditions and we teed off on time from 2 tee boxes on the Hills course. The course was in excellent condition and the greens were true and fast. A little slow play , especially as we caught up with the walkers. 

A very surprising situation happened at registration when it was discovered that that the club only accept Mycad and not passports as proof of age… The situation was discussed after the game with management and we will wait and see what the result is. Will we play at this excellent course again ??

The winner on the day was Kevin Wiggins with an excellent 86,for 43 points, cut 7. Bernard Rohman was second with 90 for 41 points. Cut only 1.