Stuart Graham

WHS – Green Tees After reconsidering the treatment of the Green Tees for casual handicapping purposes it has been decided to change and calculate the Course Handicap off the green tees by adjusting a player’s index using the table applicable to the white tees rather than just using a player’s rounded handicap index.  The previous treatment disadvantaged higher handicap players. From now on please refer to the table on the back of the noticeboard at the flagpole or pick up a handicap calculator card from the clubhouse and use the White Tee information. Apologies for any confusion but hopefully this…

I wish to express my interest in participating in the pre-paid subscription scheme to help finance the replacement of the irrigation system as set out in the Captain's update of 17 November 2020. Without any commitment at this time, my preferred level of payment and chosen term is:- £5,000 over 5 Years£5,000 over 10 years£10,000 over 10 years£15,000 over 10 years£20,000 over 10 years£25,000 over 10 years Without any commitment at this time, I would consider making a Gift to the club of I should like to discuss the matter in confidence with The Captain, Vice Captain or Secretary :-...

Our course remains in excellent condition thanks to the excellent work of our  greenstaff.   Our plea to all members today is to take action to ensure this is not spoiled unnecessarily.   This covers:- Bunkers – Rakes are not available but can all golfers please make some effort to smooth foot-prints and other damage caused in the bunkers.  It looks terrible to see clear footprints in the sand. Broken Tees – Please pick up all tees (broken or otherwise) after playing from teeing area. Recently there was as many as 20 broken / discarded tees on the 16th tee.   These look…

LOCKER ROOMS It has been agreed to open the locker room but only under certain strict conditions. The default position is still to change shoes etc in the car park and there will still be no requirement to change into jacket & tie. Numbers in the locker room will be restricted. The locker room will only be available if necessary, to change shoes or clothing – e.g. if wet after playing in the rain.  It will not be possible to leave items in the locker room, even if changing.  All bags, shoes etc must be taken back to your car….

Following the First Minister’s announcements yesterday (10th September 2020) some important changes are required in the clubhouse with effect from Monday 13 September 2020. Only 6 people from 2 households can mix in the clubhouse at any one time.  This effectively means that it will be tables of two throughout the Smoke Room and dining rooms, unless individuals from the same household are involved.  Furniture – tables and chairs – must not be moved in the Smoke Room or Dining Room. Scottish Golf have confirmed that groups of up to four golfers are still allowed on the course subject to…

Our congratulations go to Michael Rolland who retained his title in the recent final of the Club Championship overcoming the challenge of David Anderson. The final was played in great spirit with good golf witnessed by an enthusiastic and socially distanced crowd. Club Championship Match Play – Final

Members may be aware of the latest news of incidents affecting golf clubs and hospitality venues in Aberdeen and the re-imposed lockdown in Aberdeen.  Clubs in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire are awaiting news as to whether they need to close their clubhouses and/or their courses. This highlights the obligation and requirement all of us have to ensure we do everything within our control to prevent the virus taking off again.  Today we are welcoming our first visitors to Luffness since the lockdown and you should be aware we are issuing specific instructions to all visitors in advance of them coming, making…

On a testing day, 147 competitors took part in our Spring Meeting and Club Championship Medal on Saturday 1st August 2020. Congratulations to Scott Dickson who recorded a new course record of 73. Club Championship Draw 2020 Club Championship Draw Revised

Please note that the following changes are being to the operational practices in the Clubhouse from Tuesday 21st July 2020:- Outside drinks area closes – no drinking outside clubhouse is allowed. Please do not try to purchase drinks in the clubhouse and take them outside.   Smoke room will be open from 11am for those wishing a drink whether lunching or not. At present there is still no facility for non-golfers to have a drink or lunch. Table service will apply at all times.  Please wait at the door of the Smoke Room to be shown to a table.  Please…

Following the announcements from the First Minister on 9th July 2020 we are delighted to confirm that with effect from Wednesday 15th July 2020 the Clubhouse will re-open with the guidelines Clubhouse Only those playing golf may have lunch (this can be before or after play) At this time lunch is not available to members who are not playing golf. Entry & Exit of the clubhouse will be clearly signed and these signs and instructions from staff MUST be obeyed at all times.  A one-way system for entering and leaving the public rooms will apply. Normal dress code rules will…