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The new World Handicapping System officially came into effect in November 2020. Here are the main features of the new system:- A player now has a Handicap Index that is calculated as the average of the best 8 of the last 20 scores on a players record. For handicapping calculations the Adjusted Gross Score is compared to the  the Course Rating and adjusted by Slope of the Course played to give a Score Differential.  It is the Score Differentials that are used to determine the Handicap Index – best 8 of the last 20. If there are fewer than 20…

Please indicate if you wish to attend the AGM by Zoom on Saturday 6 March 2021

Your Board has pleasure in informing you that at the Annual General Meeting due to be held on SATURDAY 6th MARCH 2021, it will make the following recommendations; that: Mr P B Grant be appointed Captain of the Club. Mr D S Henderson, Mr J King and Mr J D B Wood retire from the Board by rotation. Mr L J Gardiner & Mr R W L Legget  be appointed Directors. Any two Members of the Club may nominate another Member or Members to fill such vacancies having previously obtained the consent in writing of such Members.   These nominations together…

From Friday 18 December 6pm East Lothian moves to Level 3, restricting service provided in the clubhouse. The travel regulations state that no-one from outside East Lothian should travel to the Club. Currently we are not taking any Visitor Bookings

Following the statement from the First Minister on Tuesday the Board has been actively considering implications for the Club and Members. Ultimately the overriding concern is for the health and safety of all Members, guests and staff.  The Club has been fortunate so far that the direct effect of the pandemic on Members has been limited and our objective is for this to continue. Let me, firstly, summarise the key changes: From Friday 20 November at 6pm the previous travel advice ceases to be simply guidance and becomes the law. several areas including West Lothian will move to Level 4…

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…