About Us – Come Play With The Saturday Golf Nuts

The Golf Nuts

In 1996, A small band of Christian men started what is now called the Saturday Golf Nuts. The foundation of the club has always been Christ Centered. However, anyone who had a passion to learn and or play such a wonderful sport was encouraged to join in the fellowship. After a couple of successful church hosted tournaments where the winners were receiving fresh baked apple and sweet potato pies co-founder George Golden mentioned to few more church members to start a golf club. In 1998 these Christian brothers were hosting weekly nine hole events and monthly 18 hole tournaments. Furthermore, George developed an independent handicap formula for the club to bring a competitive edge to the weekly events.

In 2004 George reached out to Steve Forrester and both discussed the possibility of establishing our club as a legitimate NCGA Associate club. A Governing Board consisting of Steve Forrester, George Golden, Lorenzo Harris, Calvin Jenkins, Ken Fleming, and Joe Zugner adopted the by-laws and the Saturday Golf Nuts took root.

Currently the “Nuts” have 51 active members and growing. Our roster consists of members from all walks of life. Our Motto: “We are an inclusive club not an exclusive club”. If you are a “good” person… in good standings with your family, peers, and community “We want you in our organization”. Skill and ability is not a prerequisite to be a member of the Golf Nuts. This philosophy has not changed since we started playing in 1996.

Though we have a governing board the members are the policy makers. If a member has a idea or suggestion to improve the operations within the Nuts we encourage their input. The Board is here to serve the members not the other way around.

If a member has a problem we encourage them to share this within the membership. If we can help “we will”! If we cannot help we will pray and encourage one another. “Iron Sharpens Iron”…Men and only men can uplift men. (Proverbs 27:17)

If you are an active member of the Saturday Golf Nuts the entire membership “Thanks You”. If you are not, please consider us. We are more than just a golf club. We are men and women with one purpose: We are our Brother’s/Sister’s Keeper. (Matthew 25:31-40) (1John 3:23)

Steve Forrester

President Co-Founder

Saturday Golf Nuts

This Months Golf Rules

Dropping: When taking relief, the ball must be dropped straight down from knee height by the player or their partner, and it must land within the relief area. The relief area is measured from a reference point, which varies depending on the type of relief. For example, when taking lateral relief for an unplayable ball, the reference point is the ball's current location. Model Local Rules: This rule allows players to find the nearest point of complete relief and measure a one club-length relief area from there. The ball must be dropped and come to rest within the relief area, which is typically used on courses where putting from off the green is likely. Ball moved or deflected: If a ball is moved by an outside influence, like a spectator or animal, it must be replaced without penalty. If a natural force, like wind, water, or gravity, moves the ball, it can usually be played from its new location without penalty. The same is true if the ball is accidentally deflected or stopped while in motion, including if it hits the player's body or equipment.