Chance Smith
Summer golf is here and brings a fresh energy to the course as players enjoy longer days and warmer weather. Along with the excitement, it’s important for everyone to stay mindful of the high temperatures. It’s important to hydrate with water prior to your round of golf as well as throughout the day. Play well and play safe!
As you are likely aware the golf courses have struggled with the weird temperature swings, specifically the high temps in March causing confusion for the Rye and Bermuda grass. The golf maintenance teams are working hard through the transition and making repairs as necessary. Please make a point to thank them when you see them out on the course.
MOGA Golf Club Board Openings
Seeking President and Vice-President Candidates
Are you passionate about golf and eager to make a difference? The MOGA Golf Club is now accepting applications for the President and Vice-President positions on our board starting 2027!
Join our leadership team and help shape the future of our club. If you are enthusiastic, motivated, and ready to contribute, we want to hear from you! For more information or to apply, please contact us today by email at webmaster@mogagolf.org.
Crazy Golf Rules by Jerry Behm:
14.2c/1—Ball May Be Replaced in Almost Any Orientation
When replacing a lifted ball on a spot, the Rules are concerned about only the location. The ball may be aligned in any way when being replaced (such as by lining up a trademark) so long as the ball’s vertical distance to the ground remains the same.
For example, when using a Rule that does not allow cleaning, the player lifts their ball and there is a piece of mud sticking to it. The ball may be aligned in any way when replacing it on the original spot (such as by rotating the interfering mud towards the hole).
However, the player is not allowed to replace the ball in an alignment so the ball rests on the mud unless that was its position before it was lifted. The “spot” of the ball includes its vertical location relative to the ground.
A list of the local rules can be found at ironoaksaz.com. Login to your account, go to the Golf tab, Ironoaks Rules.