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County Card SchemeAs announced in the recent Subscription Newsletter Morecambe Golf Club has joined the newly launched Lancashire County Card scheme. This card is available to all playing members over 18 years of age at an annual cost of just £10.00. It entitles the holder to play at any of the participating clubs (below) at a discounted green fee, in most cases half the normal green fee. Certain restrictions may apply to days or times of play and use will be limited to once per year per club and a maximum of eight players from any one club on any one day. To purchase your card contact the Club Secretary now.There is a move by a number of County Unions, operating similar schemes, to open the concession across County boundaries and, if take-up rates are good, there is the strong possibility that card holders will be able to play further afield, so watch this space. Participating Clubs in LancashireAccrington, Ashton & Lea, Ashton in Makerfield, Ashton Under Lyne, Baxenden, Blackburn, Blackley, Blackpool North Shore, Blundells Hill, Bolton, Bolton Old Links, Childwall, Chorley, Davyhulme Park, Deane, Dunscar, Fairfield, Fishwick Hall, Flixton, Grange Park, Great Harwood, Harwood, Haydock Park, Hesketh, Heysham, Knott End, Lansil, Leigh, Leyland, Longridge, Lytham Green Drive, Mytton Fold, Nelson, North Manchester, Penwortham, Pleasington, Preston, Rochdale, Rossendale, Saddleworth, Shaw Hill, Stonyhurst Park, Walmersley, West Derby, West Lancashire, Westhoughton, Whittaker, Wigan, Wilpshire and Woolton. |
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Morecambe Bay Golf Festival
This year's festival has now concluded following an excellent week with record attendances. The weather for the most part was excellent and golf was played to the usual high standards.
Morecambe Golf Club in particular would like to pay tribute to all competitors for taking part and competing in the true spirit of the game of golf and hope to see them all again in 2010, which incidentally will be the tenth anniversary of the event.
The club would also like to thank all those involved in running the competition, particularly Rob Kavanagh, Sam Holmes and Alan Leeson together with Club Professionals Simon Fletcher, Ryan Done and David Sutcliffe. All sponsors, helpers and contributors will be fully mentioned on the official website together with individual competition winners.
The 2010 Anniversary Festival will take place during the week 13th to 17th September. Amazingly tee times are already being taken up in large numbers so if you haven't booked already don't delay for too long or you could be disappointed.
You can keep fully up to date with events by going to the Festival Web site or contact the main organisers Rob Kavanagh or Sam Holmes, details on the site.
Events Sheet - February 2010
| Sun | 14 | SUNDAY LUNCH NOT AVAILABLE today. |
| Mon | 15 | |
| Tue | 16 | |
| Wed | 17 | |
| Thu | 18 | . |
| Fri | 19 | Sale of Tickets for Captain's Last Dinner Dance at 8pm. |
| Sat | 20 | |
| Sun | 21 |  Possible Visiting Party Lostock Hall B.L. G.S. (12/16) – 1st Tee 11.00am -11.30am. |
| Mon | 22 | |
| Tue | 23 | |
| Wed | 24 | Myerscough International – 1st Tee 9.30am - 11.00am : Jazz Night with a la Carte Menu available (see poster for details). |
| Thu | 25 | Shield Team Meal in Dining Room in evening : |
| Fri | 26 | |
| Sat | 27 | . |
| Sun | 28 | |
Events Sheet - March 2010
| Mon | 1 | |
| Tue | 2 | Ladies Winter League - 1st Tee 9.30am -11.30am : : Ladies AGM at 7.30pm. |
| Wed | 3 | : Social Committee Supper in Dining room in evening. |
| Thu | 4 | Lady Past Captain’s AGM at 2.00pm : Rabbits AGM at 7.30pm : . |
| Fri | 5 | |
| Sat | 6 | March Hare : |
| Sun | 7 | Mail on Sunday Ladies Match v Bentham - 1st Tee 11.00am - 12noon : |
| Mon | 8 | . |
| Tue | 9 | Ladies Winter League - 1st Tee 9.30am -11.30am : |
| Wed | 10 | (Visitor) Johnson (2) - 1st Tee 10.00am. |
| Thu | 11 | |
| Fri | 12 | Visiting Party BAe Sys G.S. (20) - 1st Tee 9.30am - 10.30am (18 holes) & 2.30pm - 3.30pm (9 holes). |
| Sat | 13 | Captain's Last Dinner Dance - Tickets Available From Office |
| Sun | 14 | Captain’s Last Sunday Morning Fourballs – Drawn Shotgun Start : Mothering Sunday. |
| Mon | 15 | |
| Tue | 16 | |
| Wed | 17 | Ladies Annual Dinner. |
| Thu | 18 | : CLUB A.G.Ms at 7.30pm, 8.00pm & 8.30pm : |
| Fri | 19 | Sale of Tickets for Captain's Last Dinner Dance at 8pm : |
| Sat | 20 | CAPTAIN'S DRIVE-IN - SEE POSTERS FOR DETAILS. |
| Sun | 21 | |
| Mon | 22 | |
| Tue | 23 | Lady Captain v Lady Secretary Match : |
| Wed | 24 | Visiting Party GDS G.S. (12/20) - 1st Tee 10.00am -10.45am : |
| Thu | 25 | Ladies 5 Club Stableford Competition : (Visitor) Deacon (8) - 1st Tee 11.00am & 11.08am : Supporters Association A.G.M. at 7.30pm. |
| Fri | 26 | Charity Coffee Morning 10am to 12noon : Visiting Party Rampside G.S. (12) - 1st Tee 9.30am - 10.00am & 1.30pm - 2.00pm : |
| Sat | 27 | Visiting Party St Aloysius G.S. (9) - 1st Tee 9.30am - 10.00am & 1.30pm - 2.00pm : Visiting Party Red Lion G.S. (12/14) - 1st Tee 10.00am - 10.30am : Gentlemen's Annual Dinner. |
| Sun | 28 | President’s Mixed – 1st Tee 11.30am – 1.00pm : British Summer Time begins. |
| Mon | 29 | |
| Tue | 30 | Ladies Hidden Holes Competiotion : Visiting Party Cassidy (10/12) - 1st Tee 11.00am - 10.30am : . |
| Wed | 31 | . |
Nomenclature - Visiting Party : Junior Event : : Ladies Winter League Event |
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Safety on the Course
Can we please remind members and visitors about safety on the course with regard to stray golf balls. When playing the first hole it is vital to shout "FORE" if you THINK your ball is straying onto the 18th fairway or right-hand rough. A similar situation arises for players on the 1st and 10th holes from stray balls hit from the 18th tee! Also players walking up the right-hand side of the 17th fairway and rough should be aware that balls may strike them from the 2nd tee without any warning. Be aware of other golfers and STAY SAFE.
Insurance
In light of the preceding article, Morecambe Golf Club strongly advises all members and visitors to check their insurance cover. Most household insurance policies include third party cover and many will include for loss or theft of golfing equipment and clothing. Now is a good time to check your particular cover and, if lacking or insufficient, to source a suitable policy. (See also our Standard Terms & Conditions)
Member's Area
The dedicated Member's Area of this web site is now fully operational and can be accessed using login details available through the Club Secretary. Feedback and suitable items for inclusion can be sent using the details to be found on the appropriate pages which are specifically targeted at the Mens, Ladies and Junior Sections. Sub pages will be of interest to Senior and Rabbit members and, if sufficient demand, a Golf Society page can be set up.
Web Site
Remember that this site is aimed at the dual audiences of members and visitors with this news page forming the principal source of breaking information. Of particular interest is the above events diary which is updated on a monthly basis. We recommend "Bookmarking" this page so that when planning your round of golf you can check whether there is a visiting party booked. Pre-booked Visiting Parties may also check their allotted tee times.
Earlier News Items
Can be found in the site archive