Dec 2024 - Mar 2025
CALVIN'S TIP
Calvin's Golf Tip
Get yourself out of trouble - If Boxed in by trees
In this episode, we’re talking about how to get yourself out of trouble when you find yourself boxed in by the trees. Here at Krugersdorp, trees are a part of the course, and sometimes you just have to pick the biggest gap and aim to get your ball safely back onto the fairway.
But what if you’re feeling lucky? Maybe you’re on the last hole, need to win, and are thinking about taking a risk by going through a smaller gap to get closer to the green. If you're going to go for it, I’ve got a few tips to give you the best shot at threading that needle and getting it through the gap!
Here’s what you want to focus on:
Pick a Target – Rather than aiming for the gap itself, pick a spot a few feet in front of you—around 2 or 3 feet from the ball. This gives you a more precise target to focus on, which increases your chances of success.
Keep the Ball Back – Position the ball towards the back foot, and keep your head slightly ahead of the ball. This helps you make solid contact while maintaining control.
Angle the Shaft – Keep the shaft of your club nice and angled to keep the ball flight low and under those hanging branches.
So, while we always recommend playing it safe to get your ball back in play, sometimes you have to trust your instincts and go for that Christmas miracle shot! 🎄✨
I hope this gives you a little confidence when you’re faced with a tight situation on the course. Who knows? You might just pull off the shot of the day!
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HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW?
How Well Do You Know?
Your Local Rules
In this episode, we’ll be diving into some important updates to our local rules here at Krugersdorp Golf Club. Recently, we've made some key changes—not just to modernise them, but also to make them more relevant to the course conditions and, most importantly, easier to understand and follow.
Over the last few months, we’ve noticed some rules causing a bit of confusion, so let’s clear that up!
1️⃣ Free Drop for Roads
The biggest change is that all roads on the course, whether artificially surfaced or natural, like our sand roads, are now considered areas where you can take a free drop. So, if your ball lands on any road, no penalty—just drop it and continue!
2️⃣ Wood Chips—No Free Relief
Another update: wood chips. Previously, there was some ambiguity around this, but now, if you hit into the wood chips, unfortunately, you must play it as it lies. The only time you’ll get relief from the area around trees is if there’s a small blue stake marking it as an obstruction.
3️⃣ Temporary Rule for Fairway Damage
We’ve also introduced a temporary rule regarding fairway conditions. Due to some dry patches and bare spots on our fairways, if your ball lands in one of these bare patches, you’re allowed to take free relief to the nearest point of relief outside the damaged area. We’re working hard to improve these spots, but for now, this rule will help make play a little smoother.
We hope these updates will make your game more enjoyable and help prevent any confusion going forward.
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