Adjusting Scores for Equitable Stroke Control (ESC)
ESC is an adjustment of individual hole scores (for handicap purposes) in order to make handicap more representative of a players potential. ESC is applied after the round and is only used when the actual score or the most likely score exceeds a player’s maximum number. ESC sets a limit to the number of strokes a player can take on a hole depending on course Handicap.

Also if your match ends early and if you have played 13 holes or more you still must record a 18 hole score. For handicap purposes, the player must record a score of par plus any handicap strokes normally received for the holes not played in accordance with the RULES OF GOLF. these scores should have an “X” preceding the number.

For example, player A is not able to play holes 16, 17 and 18 due to darkness. Player A has a course handicap of 12 and holes 16, 17 and 18 are a par 5, 3, 4 and are allocated as the number 4, 16, 10 handicap holes, respectively. therefore, player A will record an X-6, X-3,X-5 on holes 16, 17, and 18 respectively.

REMINDER: again this year I’m going to renew the overall Tournament LCC Cup Champion(both men and women).  For every tournament you participate in you will receive pts. depending on your finish in the tournament will determine how many pts., you will receive. Participate in as many as you can. The more tournaments you play in the better chance you’ll have.

Playing in a competitive play also helps you improve your game and is also a great way to meet and play with different members.

See everyone on the course and don’t forget to stop in and say Hi to Craig and his staff at The Nines and check out his new menu

Equity Shares became available at LCC in 2008 when the club found itself in financial difficulty. At that time we raised $ 177,000.00 when 95 members purchased 177 shares to re-establish LCC as the premier golf and country club in our area. Should the membership ever vote to sell LCC, the profits of the sale will be divided equally among the Equity Members per share owned.

Equity Shares are still and will remain for sale through the LCC Board of Directors. The purchase of these shares continues to help LCC with capital improvements to the golf course, clubhouse, as well as the pro shop and grounds equipment. Equity Members also receive discounts on memberships as well as cart passes. Equity members have to pay their dues no later than November 15 or they lose their equity status. LCC does have a payment plan in which dues and equity shares may be paid over a period of time. These shares, however, are not currently transferable and Equity Members could be asked to pay an assessment should the club experience a deficit or a capital expense for which there were insufficient reserves. This occurred in 2010 with the total reconstruction of green # 11. Our By-Laws do provide that Equity Members can take a medical leave from the club for an illness or injury and they also provide for a one time personal leave of one year at the sole discretion of the member. If you are interested in becoming an Equity Member or require more information, please contact any board member.

The LCC Board of Directors posts all minutes of their monthly meetings on this website. They continue to strive to meet the needs of everyone at LCC and are available to hear ideas and concerns of all members. With Craig Chiara serving the best food in the area at The Nines, our golf pro Jeff Kaye and our greens superintendent Brian Smith continuing to perform their duties at such a high level, our future remains promising. We have weathered the storm that many other golf courses did not. We continue to be focused on our mission of providing our members the very best golf and dining experiences we have to offer at the most reasonable prices. Come join our family!

- LCC Board of Directors, Scott Hicks, President

Once your body is warmed up, you need to warm up your swing. remember-you drive for show and putt for dough. By spending time warming up on the green first, you not only be prepared for the speed of the greens but you will also be starting the day with smooth, deliberate tempo. It make no sense to visit the range first and get stretched out and limber up for the opening drive, then stand for 15 minutes nearly motionless on the green.

Start on the practice green it’s smart to practice both long and shot putts to see how the greens are likely to play. Also take a few easy swings for chipping. Target your chips for different spots on the green and attempt a few shots of different ball flights and roll lengths. The LAST thing you should do before stepping to the first tee is to take some swings on the golf range. Begin your full swing warm-up with a lobe wedge and work your way up to short irons and then to long irons.Hopefully this routine will prepare you to make your best swings from the opening tee shot.

When you get a chance to play golf this spring remember there are a number of factors to consider when playing in cooler weather.

1.  Heavier cold weather clothing can reduce freedom of motion and reduce swing speed. Your body and muscles are less flexible in cool weather, so take this into account when making your selection. It’s best to use a shorter back swing rather then a long full swing that requires more flexibility.

2. Low compression golf balls will preform better in cold weather as they help offset the hardening factor caused by lower temperatures.

3. The air temperature changes the compression of the golf ball, and also how it flies through the air. If you’re playing in 50 degree weather, you will notice about a 10 yard decrease in carry, which translates to about a 1 or 2 club difference when selecting your club.

QUOTE OF THE WEEK “Sam Snead’s got more money buried underground than I made on top. He’s got gophers in his backyard that subscribe to ‘Fortune’. He’s packed more coffee cans than Brazil”.  ARNOLD PALMER

The 2012 tournament schedule is now posted on the Livingston Country Club website.  [Click here to view the schedule].

Once again this year we’re going to contest the overall Tournament LCC Cup Champion (both men and women). Every tournament you participate in will earn you points.  Your finish in various tournaments will determine how many points you accumulate.  Every LCC tournament awards points so the more you participate the greater your opportunity to win the overall cup.

Upcoming Events:

Mar 15th:  Opening Day
Apr 25th:  Begin Qualifying for the President, Director and Chairman Cups
May 2nd:  Begin Qualifying for Battaglia
May 6th:  Get Acquainted Scramble

5:30pm-till..

Open to Members & Guest

Includes: Louisiana Style buffet, cash bar with drink specials, theme music

The cost is $21.50/person which includes tax and tip

Mask Contest & 50-50 drawing!

RSVP : by Feb. 12th – The Nines 243-1222

                                                                                               Board of Directors
                                                                                             of Livingston Country
                                                                                                      Club

2ND  DICK DIFRANCO                  130
        ANDY DOERFLINGER.
        ROMAN KOCUIBA
        BOB SPUSTA

3RD  SCOTT HICKS                     131
        PETE SCORSONE
        DON SAVINO
        DOUG WELCH

3RD  JOHN HAUGH                      131
        JIM MALONEY
        TIM STANTON
        CHRIS HELLEMS