Rutland County Golf Club

Tel: 01780 460330

LATEST NEWS FROM RUTLAND COUNTY GOLF CLUB

• New Local Rule

  Posted: Thursday 10th June 2010

  Slits or Cracks on the Fairways
  
  Due to the current weather conditions the following Local Rule is in operation.
  
  A ball lying on a closely - mown area through the green may be lifted, without penalty and cleaned.
  Before lifting the ball, the Player must mark it's position.
  Having lifted the ball, he must place it on a spot within 6 inches of and not nearer the hole than where it originally lay, that is not a hazard and not on a Putting Green.
  
  A player may place his ball only once, and it is play when it has been placed.
  If the player fails to mark the position of the ball before lifting it or moves the ball in any other manner, such as rolling it with a club, he incurs a penalty of one stroke.
  This rule will be updated as necessary.

• Mid Week Course Update

  Posted: Wednesday 17th March 2010

  The Course is fully open for buggies. That's it for today. All is well at RCGC!

• Weekend Course Upadate

  Posted: Friday 5th March 2010

  As we go into the weekend - Jamie, the Head Greenkeeper said that he is waiting a couple of days drying out a little more before he lifts the Buggy ban on the front 9.
  All the main greens are playable and trolleys are OK on the whole Course.
  
  It has been pointed out to me that winter wheels are acceptable even when there is a trolley ban and that we stock Hoppa Wheels in the CMO for very reasonable £29.99 per pair!
  
  

• Tuesday - Course Update

  Posted: Tuesday 23rd February 2010

  There is no snow at all on the Course today and it's fine but cold.
  Trolleys are allowed and Buggies are allowed but there are some rules which you will have to adhere to - ask in the CMO.
  Play is on normal Tees and Greens today.

• Snow on Thursday!

  Posted: Friday 19th February 2010

  Well who knew???
  More snow fell on Thursday over the Midlands, is it just me or are we all fed up now?
  Anyway, the Course was covered with thick snow Friday morning but by mid day after some beautiful sunshine it's nearly all melted.
  Looking out of my office window all I can see is a small smattering of snow on the Rough. The CMO informed me that there won't be a trolley ban over the weekend but buggies are still banned I'm afraid.
  

• Course Update

  Posted: Tuesday 26th January 2010

  The Course is open and there is a Buggy Ban on the Front Nine
  Trolleys can be used on the Course
  

• Course Update

  Posted: Friday 22nd January 2010

  Following the heavy rain today there will be a buggy ban on the Front Nine over the weekend.
  Trollies are allowed.
  

• Course Update

  Posted: Thursday 21st January 2010

  We are still playing on a temporary Green on the 3rd Tee.
  Five of the Front Nine have buggy bans but otherwise buggies are allowed on the Course today.

• Course Update

  Posted: Wednesday 20th January 2010

  With the exception of one, all Greens are now back in play.
  The trolley ban has been lifted.
  Jamie is hoping that if the heavy rain which is forecast today doesn't fall on the Course buggies will be allowed on the Course tomorrow.
  

• Course Update

  Posted: Tuesday 19th January 2010

  All 18 holes are now open.
  Trolleys are banned on the Front Nine but are OK on the Back Nine, no medical exceptions at this time.
  All play is on temporary Greens

• Course Update

  Posted: Saturday 16th January 2010

  Well Jamie wasn't wrong!
  The majority of snow has melted, however the Front Nine are still closed, temporary greens only on the Back Nine.
  The full trolley ban is still in place.
  Call 01780 460330 for further information

• Course Update

  Posted: Friday 15th January 2010

  Head Greenkeeper - Jamie Goddard has reliably informed us this morning that with the continued rain and a forecast of 8 degrees Celsius on Sunday the Course will be open!
  At the moment the Front Nine are still closed.
  A full trolley ban is in place - no medical exceptions at this time.
  

• Clubhouse re opens

  Posted: Friday 15th January 2010

  The Clubhouse is now open, however the opening hours are limited at the moment so we suggest you give us a call before you drive over.

• Course & Clubhouse closed

  Posted: Wednesday 13th January 2010

  Once again the Course and Clubhouse are closed.
  The roads leading to the Club are very icy and the Course is still covered with a thick layer of snow.
  

• Open AM-AM and Seniors Winter Series

  Posted: Monday 7th September 2009

  See Web Content Pages for details

• Mother and Daughter Win Regional Final

  Posted: Thursday 27th August 2009

  Suzanne Edwards and Imogen Huxley, won the Regional Final of the NSPCC Ladies Golf Classic held at Stapleford Park. They now go forward to play in the Grand Final which is being played at the East Sussex National Golf Resort and Spa in October. Club Members wish them all the best in the final

• Leukaemia Golf Tour

  Posted: Saturday 11th April 2009

  A young man called Will Bevan will be at the Club on Tuesday 14th April to play in a round of golf as part of his amazing Leukaemia Golf Tour.
  Will plans to play a round of golf in every county on the country and of course, we were honoured to offer him and his companions courtesy on the course.
  He is due to play at 1.28pm and it would be great if he had spectators to wish him well, Non Members are welcome of course.
  

• Membership Renewal

  Posted: Wednesday 4th March 2009

  Membership Renewal Forms will be available at the Bar from Monday 9th March. Members will be asked to return the forms, once filled in as soon as possible. Most of you are now aware that we will be allocating new Membership Numbers along with your new Membership Cards; we will also be loading your credit onto the Cards on renewal of Membership. However as this is a new process for us, we ask that you bear with us but we aim that your Membership Packs will be available for pick up from the 1st April.

• Course Update

  Posted: Wednesday 18th February 2009

  All 18 holes are now clear of snow and are open. However trolleys are banned on the Front 9 but can be used on the Back 9

• Course Open!

  Posted: Monday 16th February 2009

  The Course, although still wet has partially opened. The Back 9 are open but trolleys and buggies are banned until further notice. The Driving Range is open and the Greenkeepers have finally been able to collect the balls.

• Sunday Lunch

  Posted: Thursday 12th February 2009

  Sunday Lunches are proving to be a popular occasion at the Club House. Some of the comments from our Diners have been overwhelming - '11 out of 10' 'Good Home Cooking' 'Absolutely delicious'
  Each week in February we are offering a special deal - for 15th February if you order a starter and a main course you get Homemade Apple & Blackberry Crumble free for your pudding. Of course if you would prefer an alternative pudding there will be more available for £2.95. Booking is essential so call now on 01780 460330

• Driving Range Open

  Posted: Wednesday 11th February 2009

  The Driving Range is open again and Staff have almost completed widening the bays.
  There is still plenty of snow on the Range which is preventing the Greenkeepers from retrieving the balls;there are still plenty in the ball machine for those of you wishing to come up and use the Power Tees.

• Club House News

  Posted: Wednesday 11th February 2009

  Although the Course is still covered by a thick layer of snow the Club House will be open for the weekend. On Saturday Night the Valentines Dinner will be going ahead, we couldn't let our Lovebirds down!
  There's still time to book a table for the 4 Course Dinner for £21.50 per person.
  
  To book a table call on 01780 460330.

• Thefts at the Club

  Posted: Tuesday 27th January 2009

  The Club recently suffered two acts of vandalism and theft.The first involved the Shop door being kicked in and the theft of a set of clubs. The door was replaced by a more robust version and faced with a steel sheet. The second, focussed on the Gents Changing Room. The thieves gained access, prized open locker doors and removed 9 sets of high-value clubs and other kit.
  
  In conjunction with the locker makers, AQL, our lockers are being made more secure. In addition a security marking firm is in discussion with us so that we can mark our kit to make it less saleable. The Club has put in place a system to provide more security, whenever large numbers of guests are expected
  Whilst we are on the subject, our Insurers were persuaded to provide relief for those folk who weren't covered by their own insurance.Our policy will not pay out if your equipment is already insured under another policy, so if you have high-value kit, please ensure that it is insured to its full value and keep documents to support any claim.

• Hole in One Phenomenon!

  Posted: Wednesday 7th January 2009

  December was an exciting time at Rutland County. Not only were we busy celebrating the Festive Season but also 3 Holes in One!
  On the 11th of the month, Nick Nicole was the first on the 4th hole.
  On the 30th it was the turn of ex-Seniors Captain,Kevin Whittle on the 15th hole.
  Followed on the 31st by John Peyser on the 13th hole.
  It was a merry time in the Bar!
  
  

• Rutland County driving forward!

  Posted: Monday 5th January 2009

  In line with the policy to improve facilities,Rutland County Golf Club has just installed Power Tees in 9 of its 20 bay Driving Range.The Range bays are also being widened to accommodate the lower, flat swing.
  
  The Driving Range is open from 7.30am and the floodlights operate from 4.30pm until 7.30pm every evening.
  
  Club House Manager Simone Lowe said ‘I can’t think of any golf club in the area that has such excellent practice facilities as Rutland County; including the Chipping Green, 9-hole Putting Green, Practice Bunker and Chipping Green. The instalment of a practice Fairway Bunker at the side of the Driving Range shows our continuing commitment to improving the Club facilities.The Course is playing better than ever and with all our improvements we see 2009 being a very successful year for Rutland County Golf Club.’
  
  The Driving Range can be kept open for longer by appointment by calling the Club on 01780 460330.

• Course Improvements At Rutland County Golf Club.

  Posted: Monday 5th January 2009

  Jamie Goddard, Head Greenkeeper at Rutland County Golf Club recently started working on the planned improvements to the Course.
  
  The work commenced on 24th November to lengthen the 1st Tee from 347yds to approx 386yds.The Blue Tee will remain for general use but will eventually become the Ladies Tee.
  The idea behind this work is to give golfers more challenging play on the 1st and bring the 1st Tee into view from the Clubhouse.With the addition of raised flowerbeds, the work will provide a more pleasant view. Hopefully it will be in play by 1st April 2009.
  Whilst carrying out this work several other improvements are under way; several bunkers have been renovated, these include the 2nd, 3rd, and 8th Fairway bunkers. The bunkers have been deepened, reshaped and new drainage installed. The 17th Green-side bunker, as well as being re-shaped and new drainage added, has been made into 2 pot bunkers.Members and Visitors may have noticed the appearance of new distance markers on the Course.These innovative,pop-up devices, come all the way from New Zealand.
  
  The Practice Bunkers have been reshaped into one bunker, which has been made shallower.
  The Par 3 Course has not escaped attention; work is ongoing to make the 4th, 5th and 8th holes longer. Some of the Greens are being reshaped and some repositioned.
  We would be pleased to receive comments and/or suggestions about the Facilities.