Become a member of the Monarch Dunes Men's Club and experience the exciting 2008 season. 2008 will feature 8 competitive gross and net tournaments, and a special 2 day Club Championship.

Feb 24, 10:00 AM - Individual Stroke Play
Mar 22, 11:00 AM - 2 Person Scramble
May 10, 11:00 AM - Stableford
Jun 14, 11:00 AM - 2 Person Best Ball
Aug 23, 11:00 AM - Schramble
Oct 11, 11:00 AM - Club Championship
Nov 22, 10:00 AM - Turkey Shoot
Dec 06, 10:00 AM - End of the Year Bash

Tournament fees are $54.00, based on Royal Rewards discount rates plus $10 prize fee.

Annual Dues are $50.00 (applies to Club Championship and prize fund).

Men's Club members must be a Monarch Dunes Royal Rewards Member to join.

For more information or to sign up, contact Jensen Lardizabal, Head Golf Professional at (805) 343-9459 x 107.

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The USGA has announced several changes to the Rules of Golf effective next year.

>> USGA Rules of Golf Changes for 2008

Beginning in 08, a golfer will be allowed to lift a ball for identification in a bunker or water hazard (Rule 12-2 and 15-3). However, there now will be a two-stroke penalty for playing a wrong ball from a hazard. In match play, the penalty will be loss of hole.

The penalty for the accidental deflection of a ball by a player, his partner or either of their caddies or equipment will be reduced to one plenty stroke in both match play and stroke play (Rule 19.2).

Another notable change is the reduction in penalty for carrying, but not using, a nonconforming club (Rule 4-1). In stroke play, a player will incur a two-stroke penalty per hole (maximum four strokes per round) instead of disqualification.

Also, the definition of 'advice' was changed so that information on distance can be exchanged. Such information is no longer considered 'advice.'

A rule was changed to allow a flagstick to be removed when a ball is in motion.

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