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President's Message - Single Cart Policy Resumes at Local Course

7/31/2020

Here is what Midland Valley is doing to help keep their course open. See the message below.

I hope we do not have to go to this at Cedar Creek. One way to keep the two person cart policy in place at Cedar Creek is to observe the mask and social distancing recommendations. Some things like wearing a mask while riding with someone and taking it off when you hit the ball is an inconvenience but might help keep you and your cart partner safe. Wear your masks in the parking and staging areas before and after the round. Wear your mask when going into the pro-shop. Remember, wearing a mask gives you some protection but the main reason to wear one is to protect others.

I can only continue to make recommendations to help stop this virus before it starts in the Cedar Creek golfing community. Each one of us should be responsible for our own safety and hopefully the safety of others so we can continue to play the game we all have a love/hate relationship with.

Dick Leach
President GACC

Begin forwarded message:

From: "Midland Valley Golf Club"
Subject: Single Cart Policy Resumes August 1
Date: July 30, 2020 at 9:21:04 AM EDT
To: rcleach508
Reply-To: "Midland Valley Golf Club"

To Our Members -

In response to the rising rate of infections in Aiken County, the mandatory single cart policy will be reinstated effective Saturday, August 1, 2020. The 18 hole price will increase by $5. During peak periods, you may experience a slight delay while your cart is being sanitized.

In addition, we will be maintaining and/or increasing our current sanitization practices.

Changes you should make:
Although we will continue to provide pencils and scorecards on the carts, the USGA recommends you do not share these items. Please download the free scorecard app for Midland Valley Golf Club (download YamaTrack Mobile app in the Apple app store or Google Play; then select Midland Valley Country Club) to record your score.

The USGA allows you to leave the flagstick in the cup.

Maintain social distancing on the tees and greens.

Maintain social distancing in the parking lot.

We will continue to make changes as needed. Although we are not able to respond to every email, your input is greatly appreciated.

Stay safe and see you on the tee,
Rusty

GACC July Update

7/5/2020

This is the first of our planned monthly summary of the activities of your Golf Association of Cedar Creek (GACC), your member managed co-ed organization dedicated to the enhancement of our golfing experience at The Cedar Creek Golf Course (CCGC). As always, more detailed information can found on our webpage, gaccgolf.org

Due to the issues of the current Covid-19 virus, several of our committees such as Social, Jr. Golf, Fund Raising and Community Relations have been unable to perform their duties. However, as can be seen below, a lot of work has been completed by our other teams.

Work Committee (Chair Bob Gilliland): 28 different individuals (some GACC, some not) have completed over 250 hours of course cleanup activities YTD. Most holes have received debris and root removal, tree canopy trimming, asphalt cart path repair and club house power washing. However, the work is never done. So be on the lookout for future scheduled work days and volunteer if you are able.

Tournament Committee (Chair Rich Stamm): While our April & May events were cancelled, several tournaments have been completed, including the new Virtual type tourneys where you can play at your own chosen time. Upcoming events include 7/27 at Bartram Trails, 8/15 Par 3 at Cedar Creek and 9/19 at Cedar Creek - format TBD. Additional tournaments are also scheduled for later in the year. Please check our website for details on all past and future events.

GACC Membership Committee (Chair Dave Rasmussen): Dave has met with prospective property purchasers and those interested in CC memberships, including playing a round with them as an introduction. Contact Dave if you know of any who may be interested. Also, GACC membership forms are available on our website and in the clubhouse for any of you who may be interested in joining us. The greater the participation, the more we can do.

Special kudos are in order to the Ladies Monday 9 Hole Group! They organized and completed a cleanup, buffing and repainting of the clubs' outdoor furniture on the patio and under the pavilion. Great job and looks great.

Contact an officer or committee chair with any ideas you may have to help us enhance our Cedar Creek golfing experience.

See you all at the course! Play the Creek!

GACC President's Message

6/21/2020

GACC Members:

Below are emails from the two group leaders for our Cedar Creek Wednesday and Friday Tournaments. I want to thank Bill Robinson for drafting the original email.

The latest that I have read from the state health officials is that they are recommending we wear masks when indoors and still keep the 6 foot physical distance. Since I read the article I have been wearing a mask when going into the pro-shop. This is a minor inconvenience.

The largest spread of the virus come from contact with people that are pre-symptomatic and don’t know they are spreading the virus.
I see every day people in the pro-shop ignoring the physical distancing recommendations. This puts the staff at high risk considering how much outside play and the total number of people that enter the shop daily.

I saw this statement this morning:
“I wear a mask to protect you. You wear a mask to protect me.

Please let’s do what we can to keep our golf course open and other essential businesses open in our area.

Dick Leach

---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: Jack Hooke
Date: Sun, Jun 21, 2020 at 9:55 AM
Subject: Dealing with Covid 19
To:

To All Friday Golf League Players:

The note below concerning the need for continued vigilance against the spread of Covid 19 was written by Bill Robinson and sent to all members of the Wednesday Golf League. With permission from Bill and from Glenn Huey (who replaced me at running the Friday game), I am hereby sending Bill's message to all players in the Friday Golf League.

My database of Friday players includes a substantial overlap with the Wednesday group and many others who may not have played in the Friday group for some time. My apologies for that. However, I believe that the importance of Bill's message is such that getting it to as many people as possible is more important than avoiding any repetition. Thanks for your understanding, and please read on below.

Jack Hooke

Bill's message:

Covid 19 cases are on the rise in South Carolina. New daily highs have been reported each day for the past several days, and we are all in the age range that classifies us as vulnerable. I am increasingly uneasy in the presence of others, and others in our group are as well. On behalf of all of us, I want to remind you of the habits we need to follow when we are together, notwithstanding the state having relaxed its standards.

Stay six feet apart in the pro shop, when gathered before and after the round, and during play
Wipe down your cart with disinfectant when you pick up the cart
Don't touch other players' equipment
Don't shake hands or fist bump at the conclusion of play
Leave the flagstick in the hole and concede very short putts
Wash your hands frequently

We all want to play this game for a long time, so please adhere to the above habits for as long as the virus remains in our midst.

Thanks,

Bill Robinson
President, Cedar Creek WGL

GACC Announcement - Up The Creek

3/15/2020

The New Golf Association of Cedar Creek (GACC)

The former Men’s Golf Association of Cedar Creek (MGA) has been changed to the Golf Association of Cedar Creek (GACC). Membership is now open to all resident and non-resident golfers (Female, Male and High School Junior Golfers).
Individual Member dues are $10 per year. Membership is required to participate in GACC Tournaments.

The main purpose of the GACC is to enable friendly golf activities to further camaraderie and socialization among the Cedar Creek golfing community. The GACC will also promote activities that support charitable activities.

The next GACC event will be at the Aiken Golf Club on Thursday, March 26, 2020.

The April 14, 2020 general membership meeting at the Grille at 2:45 PM is also open to the lady’s golf organizations. Jim McNair is a quest speaker.

GACC information can be obtained on its’ website https://www.mgacc.org/about-us.html.

You may also email questions and comments to mgagolfaiken@gmail.com.

President's Message - Single Cart Policy Resumes at Local Course

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GACC Announcement - Up The Creek

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