1. What is a Golf Handicap?A golf handicap is a measure of a golfer’s potential ability, reflecting their average score over a series of rounds. It’s designed to allow golfers of varying skill levels to compete fairly in friendly games … Read More
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Golf Etiquette
1. Pace of Play Maintain an appropriate pace by playing “ready golf” and not spending too much time looking for lost balls. Be ready to play when it’s your turn, limiting practice swings to maintain a steady rhythm. 2. Course … Read More
Rules of Golf
THREE SETS OF RULES GOVERN PLAY: USGA RULES OF GOLF (usga.org/rules), CHARBONNEAU LOCAL RULES (detailed on score card) and USGA accepted local rule. Out of bounds and lost ball Announce and play provisional ball. One stroke plus a penalty stroke … Read More
Games We Play
The Golf Genius program computes individual player and team scores based on each golfers established handicap, net and gross, as of the day of play. Alternate Shot (Two Man Team Game) Two-man teams alternate hitting the same ball. The first … Read More
History of the Charbonneau Golf Course
Charbonneau Golf Course: Development and Early Years The Charbonneau Golf Course is a key feature of the Charbonneau community in Wilsonville, Oregon. This golf course’s development is closely tied to the establishment of the Charbonneau community itself. Beginning of Development: … Read More
2024-07-27 David Holland, Green #7
David had his HIO on July 27, 2024, during a Men’s Club Saturday game, 4-man team, 1 Net/1 Gross game. His playing partners were Dan Heindel, Tom Vaughn and Randy Martin.
2024-06-08 Richard McLeod, Red #2
147 yards par 3. I used a 7 hybrid made by I-Drive and a Top-Flite XL3000 ball.
2024-06-23 Don Lloyd, Red #4
I used my driver, a Ping G425 Max set at 10.5 degrees and took a stock shot. I thought the ball was in the back bunker but one of my witnesses, Pam Kahut, found it in the cup. The ball was … Read More
A mighty tree needs mighty roots that are admired by all. Except golfers (see the new rule).
A revised local ruling will be implemented, at the suggestion of the OGA Rules Team, starting in March of 2024 for all Charboneau Men’s Golf Club events. Now known as the “Local Root Rule,” it will allow players, finding their … Read More
You’ve landed in a fairway trap. Now what?
A fairway trap also know as a fairway bunker doesn’t have to be a killer hole. In fact, it’s often possible to finish the hole with a par. Here’s what to do… Remember, practice and experience will help you become … Read More
Exploring the future of Golf Launcher technology using augmented reality goggles
: Overall, AR goggles have the potential to revolutionize the way hobbyist golfers practice, learn, and enjoy the game. By providing a more immersive, interactive, and personalized experience, AR could make golf more engaging and rewarding for players of all … Read More
