Golf Etiqutte Tips to Stay Competitive while Respecting the “Spirit of the Game”

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With the award winning 18-hole David Johnson Golf Design championship course sitting just minutes outside your door at Belmont Lake Preserve, it is not a stretch for the competitive nature of some golfers to at times get the better of oneself. However, if you always remember these Golf Etiquette Tips, it is easy for one to still enjoy the thrill of competing, while being respectful to others on the course and staying true to the “spirit of the game.”

Golf Etiquette Tips

A breathtaking overhead view of  Belmont Lake Golf Club

The United States Golf Association (USGA) has offered up Golf Etiquette Tips in four different areas which anyone, regardless of skill set or experience level should abide to from the point they set foot on the first tee, until they stride off toward the clubhouse leaving the 18th green. These categories include safety, consideration for other players, pace of play, and care for the course. The Golf Etiquette Tips are courtesy of the USGA Members Program, and are listed as follows:

Safety

  • Players should not play until the players in front are out of range
  • Alert greenkeepers nearby or ahead prior to making a stroke that might endanger them
  • Shout a warning if your ball may hit someone

Consideration for Other Players

  • Do not move, talk, or stand close to a player making a stroke
  • Players should ensure that any electronic device taken onto the course will not distract others
  • Players should not stand close to or directly behind the ball, or directly behind the hole when a player is about to play
  • Players should remain on or close to the putting green until all other players have holed out
Golf Etiquette Tips

Golfers at Belmont Lake Golf Club enjoying a round on as sunny afternoon.

Pace of Play

  • Always play without delay and keep up with the group in front
  • If a player believes his ball may be lost outside a water hazard or is out of bounds, to save time, he should play a provisional ball
  • Players searching for a ball should signal the players in the group behind them to play through as soon as it becomes apparent that the ball will not be easily found

Care for the Course

  • Repair all divot holes and ball marks
  • Before leaving a bunker, smooth over all holes and footprints
  • Replace the flagstick carefully in an upright position
  • Leave the course in the condition in which you would like to find it
  • Local notices regulating the movement of golf carts should be strictly observed

By following these simple Golf Etiquette Tips, you can make both your group and those also playing the course for the day’s round much more enjoyable with very little effort and simply by displaying common courtesy for the course and those around you playing on it. For more tips and further information on the USGA, visit their website at usga.org. For more information on the spectacular Belmont Lake Golf Club, including setting up tee times and current specials, visit here.

 

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Rocky Mount Health Care Facility Recognized as “Cutting Edge”

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Rocky Mount Health Care

A major decision that one has to undertake before deciding on where to relocate to in their retirement years is the quality and convenience of the available health care facilities and services. Making the Belmont Lake Preserve North Carolina retirement community is an easy one as there are several state-of-the art hospitals near by, including the Nash UNC Rocky Mount Health Care facility which was just honored for the second consecutive year by Blue Cross Blue Shield as a “Cutting-Edge Hospital.”

Blue Cross Blue Shield’s recognition of the Rocky Mount Health Care facility was detailed in a recent issue of Business North Carolina magazine. Particularly impressive were the accolades dealt out from the representatives of Blue Cross Blue Shield in regards to the Nash UNC Rocky Mount Health Care facility’s Nash Surgical Weight Loss Center and Joint Replacement Center. Citing their reasoning behind bestowing the honor on the Rocky Mount Health Care facility, the expertise of the hospital’s medical staff and the impressive track record of positive results were noted.

Additionally, Nash UNC Rocky Mount Health Care was evaluated on overall patient satisfaction and the willingness of said patients to recommend Nash UNC to others. Larry Chewning, President of Nash UNC Health Care, spoke enthusiastically with the Rocky Mount Telegram newspaper on the recognition, noting that it “reflects thousands of hours of clinical experience, expertise, and patient satisfaction.”

Chewning continued on, heaping praises and beaming with pride in talking about his employees. “Our team members work hard to provide high quality care for our patients, and we couldn’t be prouder of their achievements,” he concluded.

Nash UNC Health Care is located in Rocky Mount, under ten minutes from Belmont Lake Preserve at 2460 Curtis Ellis Drive, for more information on all their departments, services, and facilities visit their website at nhcs.org.

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Rocky Mount Area Sports: Redefining “March Madness” and ACC College Basketball

Rocky Mount Area Sports

With “March Madness” nearly upon us and the most storied rivalry in all of NCAA athletics taking place just a short drive up the road, “North Carolina Living” for the sports fan under your roof at Belmont Lake Preserve finds you never too far from the “Tobacco Road” rivalry between Duke and the University of North Carolina (UNC) and this year, “March Madness” will be a part of Rocky Mount Area Sports, as the NCAA Men’s College Basketball tournament comes to Raleigh on March 17 and 19.

Rocky Mount Area Sports

The retired numbers of legendary players from throughout the history of UNC basketball

With Chapel Hill as the home of the UNC Tar Heels and the Duke Blue Devils hosting visiting teams in Durham, both just over an hour from Belmont Lake Preserve, Rocky Mount Area Sports fans are lucky to have the most heated rivalry in all of college basketball. Once again this year, the two perennial powerhouse squads in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) both have sat comfortably in the AP Top 20 rankings, with both spending time in the top 5 and UNC currently holding the country’s number one ranking.

With a combined 10 National Championships (5 for each school) between the two and over 15 “Final Four” appearance a piece, these two teams whose campuses sit under 10 miles from each other is with out question the most exciting of any Rocky Mount Area Sports contests when the tow take the floor to square off twice annually.

Rocky Mount Area Sports

The PNC Arena in Raleigh will host NCAA tournament games March 17 & 19

This year, adding to the “madness” that is always apparent from Rocky Mount Area Sports fans who back either the Tar Heels or the Blue Devils throughout the ACC schedule and beyond is “March Madness,” as the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament will come to Raleigh for first and second round contests to be held on March 17 and 19 at the home of the North Carolina State Wolfpack, PNC Arena.

Considered by many to be the most dramatic and exciting of all post seasons in any sport, collegiate or professional, the NCAA tournament games in Raleigh will be played under and hour away from Rocky Mount.

For more information on the upcoming NCAA tournament games to be played in Raleigh, including ticket information can be found at pncarena.com.

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Nags Head NC and the Northern Beaches of the Outer Banks…are never too far from here!

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Sitting only about two hours from your doorstep at the Belmont Lake Preserve North Carolina golf and retirement community is one of the true gems amongst the vacation spots in the “Tar Heel State.” Maybe the most popular of all the Outer Banks beach destinations, Nags Head NC, and all its scenic beauty always stays true to its town slogan, “where old meets new.”

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Bodie Island Lighthouse in Nags Head NC is the tallest brick lighthouse in North America

Steeped in history, the earliest beginnings of Nags Head NC, saw much of the architecture consisting of small single family cottages, many of which are still very popular rentals for visitors looking to soak in the unique atmosphere of the town. Many of the cottages sit directly across from one of the best-known landmarks in Nags Head NC, Jockey’s Ridge State Park. The eastern United States’ tallest natural sand dune system, Jockey’s Ridge offers awe-inspiring views of all points in town from its highest points.

In addition to the countless, beautiful public beaches, which so many visitors come to frequent in Nags Head NC, the town’s two public fishing piers, Nags Head Fishing Pier and the Outer Banks Fishing Pier at the south end of town, are also a major attraction for tourists. During the “off-season” in Nags Head NC, which falls between October 1 and April 30, beach driving is allowed with a proper town-issued permit. Also, located at the northern end of the Cape Hatteras National Seashore in Nags Head NC is one of the Outer Banks more iconic landmarks, Bodie Island Lighthouse. Open for self-guided climbs” and tours year round, Bodie Island is the tallest brick lighthouse in North America.

Despite a reasonable year round residential population of just 2,800, Nags Head NC has the longest municipal stretch of oceanfront at 11 miles and 6.5 miles with in its borders alone, making it the physically largest of all the towns located with in the Outer Banks region of North Carolina. This in addition to a reputation since becoming incorporated in 1961of boasting clean water beaches, abundant open spaces, and the charm of a slow, relaxing pace of life has made Nags Head NC what many consider to be the ideal family beach in all of the Outer Banks.

To see more on Nags Head NC and the Northern Beaches of the Outer Banks, visit outerbanks.org.

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Easter Eggstravaganza Kicks off Season of Rocky Mount Family Events at Sunset Park

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Rocky Mount Family Events

In addition to the fantastic on-site amenities at the Belmont Lake Preserve NC golf community, there are also many fantastic events and activities for both children and adults alike in Rocky Mount. Whether they are outdoor events in the Summer time or one of the many Rocky Mount Family Events like their upcoming annual Spring themed activities, including the Sunset Easter Eggstravaganza to be held on Sunday, March 20 at Sunset Park.

Holiday themed Rocky Mount Family Events are always some of the most anticipated, with something for all ages to enjoy. With traditional Easter activities for the children starting at 2 p.m. and running until 5 p.m., along with games, rides, prizes and refreshments, the Easter Eggstravaganza will for sure be one to put a smile on the faces of the little ones. There will be three separate age groups, with different “hunting” areas for each to allow all the children to enjoy the annual Easter egg hunt held at the event.

The celebration of the Easter holiday and fun filled kid activities are not the only reasons making this one of the most highly anticipated Rocky Mount Family Events on the calendar, as it also signifies the start of spring for many with the official opening of Sunset Park for the season.

The city’s main park, Sunset Park is a favorite for Rocky Mount Family Events throughout the Spring, Summer, and Fall seasons. Featuring a 36 passanger train ride, a “county fair” style carousel, a disc golf course, and a spray park to keep cool in the summer, the options at Sunset Park are endless for your Rocky Mount Family Events.

In addition, Sunset Park also features concession stands, lighted basketball and tennis courts, four picnic shelters in addition to many other picnic sites, and a little league baseball field. The park is open for children’s parties as well, and can be reserved in two hour blocks for up to 40 children at a time.

Sunset Park is located off Sunset Avenue on Taylor Street and River Drive beside the famous Tar River. For more information on the park and all upcoming Rocky Mount Family Events, visit rockymountnc.gov.

 

 

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