Spofforth Golf Course

The photographs below show the old unused fairways after being cut, turned and baled by the local dairy farmer. We will do our best to keep the grass between the trees and into the edges of the previously uncut areas trimmed. If you are wider than that and lose a ball I suggest you treat the area as a lateral hazard and take a drop under penalty of one shot.
You will notice that we have kept cutting the greens that are out of play. We hope to use the turf in future developments. We have fertilised and treated all the greens this week.
A drop of rain has been helpful course wise but not revenue wise! Fair weather golfers? We will start selling brollies!
We have inspections from the boffins at Indegro next week; our fertiliser and seed suppliers. Andy Weatherhead gave the course a look over this week and is really happy with the progress we are making.
The fairways have filled in really well and have lowered the cut slightly. Looking closely at the grass it is very healthy and gives a very good lie for the ball.
All in all we are pleased with progress but appreciate there is always more to do.
Thanks for your support.
SGC
Ps for any posters of fake comments - we don’t negotiate with terrorists!

A good turnout for Ladies Day on Tuesday - several regulars are on holiday - and the weather was good.
Today, rain showers, course very quiet. Went past Pannal and the car park was full - players with wet weather gear on and brollies.
I guess pay and play golfers are just fair weather ones?
If you pay a membership there is an incentive to play?
When we get all changes in place we plan to offer memberships but would be unfair to do so at this stage. But, do help us to help you by not always believing the weather forecasts!
SGC.

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Don’t forget Ladies Day tomorrow morning at Spofforth Golf Club.
Optional complimentary basic lesson.
Complimentary range balls
Complimentary tea or coffee.
Just pay for your golf and enjoy yourself!
SGC

Did you know you can pre order food whilst on the course so it is ready at the clubhouse for you? Simply call and order!

From pies to fresh hotdogs and bacon rolls, enjoy them on the sun terrace ☀️

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# **I WASN’T RESTING ON MY BACK.

MY OWN BODY WAS STARTING TO CRUSH MY BREATH.**

You might see me in a field and think I look strange.

A sheep on her back.
Legs in the air.
Wool spread against the grass.
A body rocking a little, as if I might simply roll over when I choose.

And the human mind may hesitate.

**She’s sleeping.**
**She’s playing.**
**She’ll get up.**
**It’s probably nothing.**

But it is not nothing.

I am cast.

Stuck upside down in a body that was never meant to stay this way.

My fleece is heavy.
My stomach is full.
My legs cannot find the ground.
Every small struggle uses more strength than it gives back.

And while the field looks peaceful, inside me the danger is growing.

Gas builds.
Pressure rises.
My organs press where they should not.
Breathing becomes harder.
The sky above me becomes the last thing I can see, while the grass I need is just out of reach.

That is the cruel part.

From the road, I may look silly.

But I am not silly.

I am running out of time.

A cast sheep can die quickly, especially in heat, heavy fleece, pregnancy, illness or after struggling too long.

So please do not laugh.
Do not ignore me.
Do not assume the farmer already knows.

If you see a sheep stuck on her back, act quickly but calmly.

If you can identify the farmer, call them immediately.
If the animal is beside a road or in clear danger, contact the farmer, police non-emergency line, RSPCA, or local animal rescue for urgent advice.
If it is safe, legal and you know how, gently roll the sheep back onto her chest and let her recover before she stands.

Do not drag her by the legs.
Do not chase her straight away.
Do not leave her upside down because the field looks quiet.

Because I was not resting on my back.

**I was a living body turned the wrong way round — and every minute made the air inside me harder to reach.**

Thanks to all the ladies who joined in on Ladies Day yesterday.
It was very hot and thankfully everyone took it steady and made it round.
We will be doing the same next week (despite a couple of ladies going away on holiday ) but we find it a really good way of introducing ladies to golf in a relaxed atmosphere.
One problem that might arise is when ladies are playing 8 holes and the early starting men are playing 13 or 17, there could possibly be interfaces…. Not sure how to handle this but with a bit of courtesy and understanding I am sure it will work out ok.
I think more ladies will play 13 or more holes in normal weather so there shouldn’t be a problem.
The cut grass has been turned a couple of times and should be ready for baling and removal Thursday or Friday. It is going to a local dairy farmer and as much of it is top quality overgrown fairway grass it will be like a gourmet tray for the cows!
I am grabbing a bag bag full for my granddaughter’s guinea pigs today!
Ladies, beginners or tournament players, hope to see you next Tuesday.
SGC

Please remember Ladies Day tomorrow, Tuesday. Tee times reserved, coffee and tea will be freshly brewed, a bucket of balls to warm up and a complementary refresher lesson if of interest.
We will have fresh pies delivered in the morning, hot dogs and bacon sandwiches! Too hot, we have some ice creams too!
Look forward to seeing old friends and new.
SGC