This time of year often raises questions about ground under repair or casual water. "Ground under repair" is any portion of the course so marked by the courses' grounds crew. It includes material piled for removal or a hole made by a green keeper, even if not so marked. Stakes and lines defining ground under repair are part of the ground under repair.

(Note: grass cuttings and other material left on the course which have been abandoned and are not intended to be removed are not ground under repair unless so marked. Also, the course may have rules prohibiting play from ground under repair.)

"Casual water" is any temporary accumulation of water on the course which is visible before or after the player takes her stance and is not a water hazard. Snow and ice are either casual water or loose impediments, at the option of the player. Dew is not casual water.

In either situation you're entitled to relief which is generally one club length no closer to the hole (either going back or laterally from where the ball came to rest). For more information, consult the Rules of Golf (Rule 25).

Submitted by Elinor Axup

Notify your friends and golf acquaintances and join us for brunch and more on Saturday, March 3, 2007 at the Round Hill Country Club in Alamo from 8:30am until noon. Cost and more information to follow soon. Non-members welcome!
(Note: This is not a golfing event.)

At least once per year you should review your profile listed on the EWGA National website to ensure they have the most current information about you, especially your e-mail address. (You wouldn't want to miss any eBlasts!)

Here are the navigation instructions to update your profile:

• Click the link below to reach the national website
• Click "Members Only Login" in the upper left corner
• Click "Login" in the upper right area
• Enter your EWGA ID number and password, then click the "Sign on" button
• Click on your name and ID # on the left side of the screen
• Click the "edit" button and start updating your profile

You can also edit or add other information about yourself by clicking "more info" and then click "update". When you're done updating your profile, click "submit". You'll receive a message that says "Information Updated Successfully". Don't forget to "Logout" when you are finished. (Or explore other Members Only areas by clicking on one of the items under "Home" in the left-hand column.)

Lin Voracek
Concord

This is the only PGA Nationwide Tour event in Northern California this year. Our chapter has been assigned a hole for the entire tournament! We are looking for at least 6 volunteers for each day, Wednesday through Sunday. Each volunteer is asked to volunteer for at least 4 shifts (or 2 days).

Those that do will receive:

• a gift certificate for a free round of golf at the Course at Wente Vineyards
• a pullover, shirt, hat or visor
• a lapel pin
• volunteer credentials & parking
• meals during your shift
• 3 admission tickets to the tournament

March 2nd, Friday - Deadline to submit Volunteer Application for the Livermore Valley Wine Country Championship at Wente Vinyards

March 3rd, Saturday - EWGANEB Kick-off brunch at Round Hill CC in Alamo, 8:30am to noon

March 10th, Saturday - First EWGANEB golf event of the year at Callippee in Pleasanton!! More info to follow.

March 28 - April 1 - Livermore Valley Wine Country Championship at Wente Vinyards - PGA Nationwide Tour