Latest News

New Flag System

From Friday 16 October 2020 the club are introducing the following flag system on the greens- Blue=FrontRed=MiddleYellow=Back Additionally, from Monday 18 October 2020 ropes and posts will be used to direct golfers around the course. These should not be touched or removed by golfers and fall under the Immovable Obstruction Rule.

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CONGU information for golfers on the WHS

https://www.congu.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/CONGU-Player-Ref-Guide.pdf

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Gents & Ladies AGM’s

Ladies’ and Gents’ AGM’s Due to the ongoing restrictions regarding COVID 19, the Gents’ AGM, due to take place on Friday 6 November 2020 at 6.45pm in the clubhouse, and the Ladies’ AGM, due to take place on Sunday 15 November 2020 at 2pm in the clubhouse, have been postponed. Prizes should be collected from […]

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Preferred lies in bunkers

From Sunday October 11 2020 please note the following update- Preferred lies in bunkers, ball can be placed in the bunker within one club-length not nearer to the hole than where the ball came to rest.If the bunker is full of water GUR free relief to be taken but bunker must be kept between player […]

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Temporary suspension of Alcohol sales.

As a temporary measure from 6pm on Friday 9 October 2020 the club will stop serving alcoholic drinks from the bar. Soft drinks, tea, coffee and food will still be available.

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Phase 3 Guidance

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Competition Update

As you are aware, golf in Scotland has been dramatically affected by Covid 19 and the Management Committee of Powfoot Golf Club have been monitoring the guidelines issued by the Scottish Government and Golf Scotland. It is becoming clear that competition golf in Scotland for the 2020 season will be extremely difficult to host. The […]

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World Handicap System

Please see attached link for the latest update from Scottish Golf.

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Course Update – March 2019

Course Update – March 2019 by Neil Hamilton, Head Greenkeeper     March started very wet with 155mm in 18 days. The upgrade to the drainage system over the last few years proved its worth through this wet spell.  The course has only been unplayable once during this period and usually would have been closed […]

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Course update – February 2019

GREENKEEPERS’ BLOG by Neil Hamilton, Head Greenkeeper        FEBRUARY was a very mild month with a bit of growth showing on all surfaces of the course.      A great view of the course, looking north, with the 3rd fairway and green in the foregound. Taken in February from high above the Solway, […]

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