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Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Charity Golf Classic

Southwyck Golf Club Winner

"Increase your drives by 15 yards!"

The August 2010 Guess That Hole contest ended yesterday.  There were 10 correct entrants.  The winner, chosen at random, is:

Marc Jankowski

Marc wins free green fees for up to 4 golfers at Southwyck Golf Club.

I haven’t counted lately, but I think Houston Golf Nut has given away over 100 rounds of golf so far for the year.  Make sure to check back on Tuesday, August 24th to enter into the biggest contest of all time.

Southwyck Golf Club Fitness Special

Southwyck Golf Club is running a special on their fitness facility for August: $19/month membership or $10/month seniors 60+. This is an introductory offer good only for new members and pricing is good through 2010.

Call the golf shop for more information: 713-436-9999.

Southwyck Golf Club Fitness Special

Southwyck Golf Club is running a special on their fitness facility for August:  $19/month membership or $10/month seniors 60+.  This is an introductory offer good only for new members and pricing is good through 2010.

Call the golf shop for more information: 713-436-9999.

More Monday Golf Winners – Casual Water Trivia

From the personal front, I played a full round on Saturday and hit the ball pretty well but still had some blow-up holes which killed my score.  Which if I think about it, is where I was about 2 years ago.  Damn!

I feel like I’m close (again).  I’m still reverting to my over-the-top swing at times, but when I hit the ball well, it’s better than when I hit the ball well in the past.  Next week, I’ll post another update on my lessons at golfTEC.

This past trivia contest (July part 3) didn’t have a clear answer among entrants.  Let me refresh your memory:

Well, with all the rain the last few weeks, it’s only appropriate to clarify what qualifies as casual water.  Which is correct regarding casual water?

A) Overflow from a water hazard is not casual water.
B) Soft, mushy earth without water visible on the surface is casual water.
C) A ball lying in a pitch-mark through the green filled with water is in casual water.

About 50% voted for A and the other 50% voted for C.  According to the USGA Rules, the answer is C.  Here’s an excerpt from the corresponding Rules Decisions:

25/1  Soft, Mushy Earth
Q. Is soft, mushy earth casual water?
A. No. Soft, mushy earth is not casual water unless water is visible on the surface before or after the player takes his stance — see Definition of “Casual Water.”

25/2  Overflow from Water Hazard
Q. If a pond (water hazard) has overflowed, is the overflow casual water?
A. Yes. Any overflow of water from a water hazard which is outside the margin of the hazard is casual water.

25/3  Pitch-Mark Filled with Casual Water
Q. A player’s ball plugged deeply in short rough. No casual water was visible on the surface, but the pitch-mark in which the ball came to rest is filled with water. Was the player’s ball in casual water?
A. Yes.

Out of the correct entrants, 2 winners were chosen at random.  They are:

Robert Jones – Longwood Golf Club
Bryan Kinsler – Southwyck Golf Club

Congrats to both gentlemen!  Contest update: next Guess that Hole is August 17th; next Trivia is August 24th.  I’m introducing a new type of contest within the next week or so.

Omaha Steaks is sponsoring a golf contest in August.   Check back on Wednesday for details and there’s a surprise giveaway on Thursday at 11am CST.  Check back exactly at that time for more details and a chance to win.

Southwyck Golf Club – BLOW OUT Sale

Southwyck Golf Club

BLOW OUT on ALL golf clubs in STOCK

VR S8 Driver Retail $399.95 Buy it NOW for $220.95

Method Putter Retail $249.95 Buy it Now for $182.95

Plus MANY MORE Deals on clubs!

Call the golf shop for more information: 713-436-9999.

Southwyck Golf Club – BLOW OUT Sale

Southwyck Golf Club

BLOW OUT on ALL golf clubs in STOCK

VR S8 Driver Retail $399.95 Buy it NOW for $220.95

Method Putter Retail $249.95  Buy it Now for $182.95

Plus MANY MORE Deals on clubs!

Call the golf shop for more information: 713-436-9999.

Southwyck Golf Trivia Winner

The first golf trivia contest in June ended yesterday.  Here’s a quick recap.

The player incurs a one-stroke penalty when his ball is accidentally deflected by:
(A) his opponent’s golf bag in a single match.
(B) a rake.
(C) his golf cart
(D) a forecaddie employed by the Committee.

According to the USGA quiz I took this question from, the answer is (C) because of rule 19-2.

If a player’s ball is accidentally deflected or stopped by himself, his partner  or either of their caddies  or equipment, the player incurs a penalty of one stroke.

It can’t be (A) because the rule doesn’t apply to your opponent.  (B) is the “rub of the green”.  It’s not (D) because it’s not the player’s caddy.  I wonder if anyone exists who actually knows all of these rules by heart.  They should have masters degree programs to learn these.

The winner (selected at random among all of the correct entrants) of the free 4some at Southwyck Golf Club is:

Kevin Trinh of Pearland

Man, I guess he won’t have to drive far for that one.

Check back later to enter the June Guess That Hole contest.  Good luck!

May Winners – Houston Free Golf

"Give me an X!"

The 2nd Houston Golf Nut Trivia contest of May just ended and the 2 lucky winners (chosen at random from over 30 correct entrants) are:

Belinda Leatherwood – Free 4some at Bear Creek Golf World

Steve Perry – Free 4some at Southwyck Golf Club

Visit the Contests page to see a list of all the winners and to review old trivia questions and answers.

Wanna get your name added to the winners list?  You’re in luck because the 3rd Trivia Contest of May starts today and runs through Sunday, May 30th.  This is another double whammy with 2 prizes – free 4some’s at both Blaketree National and Houston National.

Click here to enter.

Sorry Steve, had to do it.

More May Trivia – More Free Golf

How would you like to win a 4some at Bear Creek or a 4some at Southwyck?  Click here to enter the new Houston Golf Nut Trivia Contest.

Contest is open until Sunday, May 23rd.  Read all the rules and regulations on the Trivia page.