Sterling Farms Men’s Club

On April 1st the handicap season begins.  So any round played in the local area (on or after April 1st) needs to be posted in the GHIN system.  Currently Sterling Farms Golf Course is going through some course enhancements. The following describes how to properly score holes that have either a temporary tee or green.  

Hole #3 (temporary green): Must take par plus handicap allowance for both posting on the computer and on the weekend sign up sheet.

• + to 14 Course Handicap = 4
• 15 to 32 Course Handicap = 5
• 33+ Course Handicap = 6

Hole #11 (temporary tee): Must take par plus handicap allowance for posting on the computer.  Must use actual score made on the weekend sign up sheet.

• + to 11 Course Handicap = 4
• 12 to 29 Course Handicap = 5
• 30+ Course Handicap = 6

Hole #12 (temporary tee): Must take par plus handicap allowance for posting on the computer.  Must use actual score made on the weekend sign up sheet.

• + to 3 Course Handicap = 4
• 4 to 21 Course Handicap = 5
• 22+ Course Handicap = 6

 

Also if you hit into a construction area, this is considered abnormal ground condition / ground under repair.  In this case you should follow the USGA rules:

“Through the Green: If the ball lies through the green, the player must lift the ball and drop it, without penalty, within one club-length of and not nearer the hole than the nearest point of relief. The nearest point of relief must not be in ahazard or on a putting green. When the ball is dropped within one club-length of the nearest point of relief, the ball must first strike a part of the course at a spot that avoids interference by the condition and is not in a hazard and not on a putting green.”

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The Sterling Farms Golf Course has recently been re-rated by the USGA.  We now have a new course and slope rating for each of the tees.  We also now have Gold Tees that fit in between the White’s and Red’s.  The new ratings are as follows:

• Blue Tees: Slope 129; Course Rating 71.7
• White Tees: Slope 126; Course Rating 69.6
• Gold Tees: Slope 123; Course Rating 67.5

For your reference the old slope and course ratings were:

• Blue Tees: Slope 126; Course Rating 71.4
• White Tees: Slope 122; Course Rating 69.5

The new ratings are effective April 1, 2009.  This is also the first day scores are allowed to be posted that are played in the tri-state region.

Latest Update from the course:

“Beginning Sat. 3/14 Sterling Farms will be open with 17 regular greens, 1 temp. green and 2 temp. tees. RESERVATIONS ARE NOW AVAILABLE, Welcome to the 2009 season! ”

Rumor has it the two temporary tees are on holes 11 and 12.  The temporary green is on hole #3.

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SFMC members now have an additional benefit of joining the club.  The Sterling Farms Pro Shop is offering discounts if you are a Men’s Club member.

The discounts are as follows:

• 10% off clothing, bags & shoes
• $50 off 8 irons or more
• $10 off drivers
• $5 off fairway woods, hybrids & putters

So let the Pro Shop know you are a Men’s Club member during your next purchase and enjoy some of the many benefits of being a member of a great club!

Don’t forget to thank the Pro Shop for their continued support!

*Update: You must show your GHIN handicap card at the time of purchase in order to get the discount.  You are not allowed to come back after making a purchase and request the discount.  You can obtain a GHIN handicap card at the handicap computer in the pro shop by clicking on “Print Label”.

Tags: Members, Pro Shop, Sterling Farms by CarlGregorio
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Dear Fellow Golfer,

It is almost that time of year again!  After a long and arduous winter, the golf season is knocking on the door.  And I am glad it’s back.  This past winter didn’t just see bad weather but also dark clouds in the economy and financial markets.  The invitation to get out on the golf course for 4 hours (ok maybe 5) and forget about the current headline news has already put a smile on my face.

In the following letter, I will talk about membership fees, my focus and objectives as president, and our event schedule. As always, if you have any questions after you read this letter, feel free to email me at president@sfmensclub.com or check the website for more details at www.sfmensclub.com.

Membership rates are staying the same in 2009 except for one minor adjustment.  They are as follows:

• $60 Standard Membership
  • Standard Membership goes up to $65 on May 1^st (this is the only minor adjustment)
• $55 Senior Membership (62 and older)
• $55 Junior Membership (12 to 17)

***As usual, we will collect an additional $10.00 from any member participating in CSGA events.

As your new president I am focused on two goals for this upcoming season.  They are to increase communication and increase participation.

The first part of increasing communication is already in the works.  I spent the winter months building our new website.  Sean Sullivan helped me out with the administrative side of things and the entire Board of Governors has provided input throughout the process.  The new website is a user-friendly tool to provide information as well as timely updates.  We also have a blog to give a little more insight into the club and a forum for members to discuss hot topics or to find a partner to fill up a tee time.

Communication works both ways.  The website is just one of the ways the Board of Governors communicates with our members.  Now there are feedback forms, emails and phone numbers on the website to facilitate our members communicating with the Board.  We continue to seek your feedback throughout the year.

Increasing participation, especially in our tournaments, is a top priority.  The past few years has seen shrinking participation in our special tournaments.  In addition, this year there are many people keeping an extra eye on the money leaving their wallet.  Because of this we have kept the costs the same.  Please mark your calendars with the following dates:

•          Opening Event                   April 25^th (Saturday)
•          Member / Member          June 27^th (Saturday)
•          Member / Guest                September 13^th (Sunday)
•          Closing Event                     October 11^th (Sunday)

For the first time we are hosting an event during the week from the white tees.  Visit our website for more information (http://www.sfmensclub.com/white_tee.html).

2009 has all the makings for a fantastic golf year.  Our club’s home is at the #1 public golf course in Fairfield County.  The Golf Authority tirelessly continues to make improvements to an already great course.  We are supported by an excellent pro shop staff as well as golf course employees.  So come and join us!  We have weekday events, weekend events and/or special tournaments almost every week of the golfing season.  You can win some pro shop credit, meet new friends and play some competitive golf.

We hope to see you on the links!

Carl Gregorio

President
Sterling Farms Men’s Club

www.sfmensclub.com

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