The grounds staff have made good progress today cutting the grass on the course but 1/3 of the course remains impossible to prepare for golf and the rest of the course is still very wet.
At this stage the course is remaining closed.
If we get good drying weather the course conditions can improve dramatically so lets hope that the rain has finished. Unfortunately the forecasts are not so promising.
Our course supervisor will inspect the course tomorrow and notify of any changes.
The Shoalhaven Heads course was in remarkable condition with the only noticeable change due to the recent torrential rain being that the greens were on the heavy side rather than their normal fiery selves.
In the White Horse Cup Pennant this year there are 4 divisions with the winner of each division progressing to the semi-finals. We have two teams entered, one in division 2 and one in division 4. The competition is very even in division 2 (and all divisions it must be said) with each club well capable of beating any other club on the day.
Today our team played the strong Sussex Inlet 2 team and it was a must win game for us. In the end our team captain, Phil Gosling, sunk the winning putt on the last hole to win his match and the overall game for Jamberoo.
Jamberoo 4 defeated Sussex Inlet 3.
Don Thompson, out first, not feeling well but playing for the sake of the team, lost his match 5/4.
Courageous Captain Phil was playing a tenacious Sussex Inlet veteran and only overcame his opponent on the last green in a very close match.
Jeff Draper, playing his initial game of the season, was a real star and controlled his game like a veteran player to win comfortably 5/3.
Dave Ransom, playing another wily veteran found some form on the back nine and won 3/2.
Robert Young was always in control and won handily 5/4.
Ross Graham, fresh from an adventure in the Canadian Rockies and severely jet-lagged, lost 4/3.
Ken Bradley found an opponent in top form and lost 5/3. His opponent being under par at the time.
While on the course we found a lost Cowpat, clearly disorientated by the poor weather at Bowral, wandering around the Links. Appreciate the support Col!
And we found ex club champion Steve Rippon there at the start to support our team as well.
With two rounds remaining we play the two teams above us on the table and with two wins will qualify for the semi-finals. The pressure mounts.
Course is closed Sunday and Monday and quite possibly Tuesday and Wednesday.
Certainly no motorised carts or scooters will be allowed.
Keep safe.
On a positive note, congratulations to Liz Armstrong who won the ‘eagles nest’ last Saturday with a shot to 42 cm to win 21 balls, compliments of Oaks Automotive.
The matches to be played at the Links Shell Cove and Bowral this SUNDAY are cancelled.
The White Horse Cup division 2 match at Shoalhaven Heads will still be played.
With the Minnamurra River leaving its banks and flooding the course we have been forced to cancel all competitions and social play for the weekend.
The course is closed.
Our greenstaff are working tirelessly to clean up the debris but with more rain predicted the chances of play for Monday look slim. Certainly no motorised vehicles will be allowed.
