Welcome

The La Mirada Men's Golf Club (LMMGC) would like to welcome you to our web site. We are dedicated to making our Club enjoyable, accessible and affordable for our members. LMMGC is a Club that is open to the general public and welcomes new members that share our core values. We promote sportsmanship, integrity, honesty and camaraderie through the game of golf. As our past-President, Bob Black would always say, "Remember...it's the fellowship that counts."

October President's Message

The October 18 meeting will begin the election process for our club. Nominations will be taken for the various board positions, with elections taking place in November. This is the chance for all members to take an active participation in the future of the club. Please make it a point to attend both the October and November meetings.

 

Member renewal forms are due no later than December 31. The forms can be located online, at the meetings, and also at the golf course. Please get your forms in as soon as possible to avoid loss of your current SCGA number.

 

Club Championship will begin on Saturday November 5. Please submit your applications as soon as possible. No entries will be received after Friday, October 28. Winners of each flight will have selected tournaments paid for the following year along with other prizes and trophies.

Ron Stratford

President LMMGC

 

New rules for 2012

Old Rule:
A player or Caddie alters sand in a hazard before the shot is played,he is slapped with a two-stroke penalty.

New Rule:
Get a head start on raking,but don't mess with the line, stance or potential lie.

Old Rule:
Once a player addresses the ball,if the ball moves for any reason, a one stroke penalty is assessed.

New Rule:
If it is "virtually certain" the player didn't cause the movement, there is NO PENALTY.

Old Rule:
A player is permitted to listen to music or radio broadcasts on a personal device during a round.

New Rule:
Prolonged usage is banned, best to leave the iPod at home.

Common Penalties

Rules & EligibilityMore clubs in bag( Rule 4-4) 14 clubs max

Wrong Score recorded on scorecard (6-6d) Signing scorecard that includes lower score is Disqualification.Higher score no penalty score stands.

Grounding club in Hazard (13-4) 2 stroke penalty

Hitting unattended flag stick with putt (17-3) 2 stroke penalty play it where it lies.

Ball moves after Loose Impediment is removed (18-2) Players can remove loose impediments but if ball moves 1 stroke penalty.Replace ball to the original spot.

Ball Unplayable (28) You can declare a ball unplayable anywhere except in a water hazard, you are the sole judge as to whether your ball is unplayable. Declaring a ball unplayable results in a 1 stroke penalty and a drop. Drop as close as possible to the to the spot of the unplayable lie, within Two clubs lengths and not Nearer the hole.

 

Jerry Schultz Rules & Eligibility.
Happy New Year

Upcoming Events

• New tournament schedule will be posted soon.

Home tournaments are on the second Sunday of each month (unless otherwise specified).

The General meetings are on the third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM upstairs in the Banquet room of the La Mirada Golf Course.