Hola Fellow Golfers.
The Gringo Classic registration is coming to a close and we currently have 87 players registered on the website, however only 51 have paid there fee at the golf shop.
We have been told by management that we cannot exceed 80 players total so the list will be capped at the first 80 paid and the balance of players will be put on a wait list.
Please make sure you either go down or call the golf shop and pay the 600 pesos to insure your spot.
Regards
Alan Bayliss
Over the past few weeks, there has been some controversy and discussion about gimme putts.
Until now, gimme putts are allowed if putt length is within the leather grip.
On Monday after the game, we had a discussion about gimme putts. We have examined some proposals for a new rule.
After discussion we decide to adopt a new rule for gimme.
All putts for a score counting on the card must be holed.
If a putt could possibly count for a skins or improve team score, it must be done.
We are all aware that we are team-mates in the foursome, but the honesty and fairness for all must prevail.
It is useful to remember that in the PGA and RCGA rules, there is no gimme.
We are not the only group having discussion over gimme. Take a look at this article from PGA website.
January 8, 2024
The Gringo 2024 is fast approaching and registration is now open.
As mentioned before, the dates are Feb 27/28.
As it has been for the last few years we will be doing a shot gun start at 9:00 am on the 27th and tee times on the 28th.
A burger and beer will be provided after round 1 and then an optional Horse race will be at 3 pm on the 27th.
I’m happy to announce that this year’s captains will be Michel St. Laurent and Ross McDonald.
Registration will be open til Feb 15 at which time the captains will then do a draft and create the teams as equally as possible.
Again as mentioned there will be 2 divisions a white tee division and a gold tee division for those who qualify under the gold tee mens club rules. All matches will be within the same division.
The cost for this year’s event which will include the burger and beer on the first day along with some exciting tee gifts is 1500 pesos for members Guests or non members are 5500 pesos which also covers the 2 rounds of golf.
Please pay these fees when registering at the golf shop.
Also please go on “My Calendar” on leagues website, select “Leagues” at the page top and “Save leagues in my calendar” at the bottom. Then go back to “My Calendar” tab , select both days and click on “Save month” to sign in.
Please feel free too contact me if you have any questions or suggestions.
Regards
Alan Bayliss
As you may have seen on your golf calendar, almost all foursomes for Skins Games are full.
Today, Brad St-Pierre and Gérard Grégoire as league managers had a meeting with Steve Johnson, general manager of El Tigre Golf.
Steve agreed to reserve tee times for a maximum of six (6) foursomes beginning next Friday.
As usual, we must be ready to start our game on time and frequently before our tee time. Be ready to go 15 minutes before scheduled tee time. Pace of play was also important to obtain and maintain this number of players. Always be ready for your turn.
We ask you to keep your golf calendar up to date, signing in before 3:00 PM the day before the game.
It is also important, even more important, to sign out as soon as possible when you signed in and you kow you cannot play. Other players may be waiting for your place to play Skins.
Brad and Gérard
November is just weeks ahead and Skins Game season is coming back.
Every Mondays and Fridays at 11:00 from November 3rd until April 29th, our exciting and friendly game will resume.
All events are already in the calendar. Just clicks away to sign in !
Hope to see you soon on the course.
Gérard Grégoire
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