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…
Following the recent announcements from the First Minister we can now confirm: – With effect from Saturday 11 July :- Foursomes and Fourballs are allowed on the course but names of all players must continue to be entered on the tee booking system. The booking system has been amended to allow for a fourth player and existing bookings can be amended or added to. Members are again reminded that pace of play has been excellent during the restrictions and this should not suffer with the introduction of fourballs. The restriction on members only having two prior bookings on the system…
COMPETITIVE GOLF Now that restrictions are being relaxed, the Board consider it is appropriate to re-start competitive golf and to try to play some of the main Club Competitions, Medals and Stablefords. The revised fixture list is :- Saturday 1 August Spring Meeting and Qualifying for Club Championship (see below) Friday 7 to Sunday 9 August Club Championship Match play Thursday 13 August Dieppe Raid Stableford (White Tees) Sunday 30 August Medal (Blue Tees) Saturday 5 September Summer Meeting Wednesday 16 September Stableford (Blue / White Tees) Saturday 3 October Autumn Meeting Wednesday 7 October Stableford (White Tees) – Including…
The Captain and Board have decided it would be appropriate to hold a modest golf event to mark not only the re-starting of golf after the lockdown, but also hopefully, the re-opening of the clubhouse and the opening of the re-designed 15th hole. This will be held on Saturday 18th July. The exact format of play has yet to be determined but it will either be singles matches or foursomes matches. This will be partly dependent on Government guidelines. This will also set the maximum number of participants. A draw will be made for partners. Other details of the competition…
In advance of golf Travel to the course must be in line with Scottish Government Guidelines If you are in highest risk shielding category you may now play with up to one other household. All golf must be booked in advance. No play is allowed without a booking. Tee time on main course must be booked on the online system. Use of the practice ground or short course at any time must be indicated in advance to the office by email or phone (office hours only). Maximum of three balls allowed – can be from up to three different households….
Following the announcement from the First Minister and the updated guidance from both the Government and Scottish Golf, the following changes are being made to the playing conditions at Luffness. From Wednesday 24 June (as previously advised) Tee times will start from 8am and run through to 7pm. From Saturday 20 June Three balls will be allowed throughout the day for 3 members or two members and a guest. Single and 2 ball play is still allowed. The tee sheet layout will be amended to allow for a third name to be added to a booking. Existing bookings can be…
