A very warm afternoon with thunder about greeted the Champagne Thursday group. A hartball was played again this week.Sorry forgot to get winners names but here are a few photos.
Thirsty Thursday
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News from the Course
Many members and visiting Pennant players have expressed high praise to me that our course is in the best condition they have ever seen it. Congratulations to our dedicated green staff on a fine job.
The Greens Committee and head groundsman, Nick Goodger, have further plans to enhance the environment of the course with a study currently underway designed to clear overhanging foliage off certain tees and to plant native trees to replace some of those dead or dying trees identified on the course.
This Saturday’s Stroke Round
It has been many years since we played a stroke round on a Saturday from the White Course. Tomorrow we are playing one.
As a trial the maximum score you can have on any hole will be a 9.
Once you have your 9th shot and you are yet to hole out – pick up and record a score of 9.
Hopefully there won’t be a lot!
Slow Play
Dear Members, The Board of Jamberoo Golf Club has over the last few years embarked on a process to grow the club’s membership numbers. This is critical to improving the club’s financial viability as we face growing operational overheads and try to keep our membership fees affordable.
Readers of the Daily Cow will be aware of a number of valuable initiatives related to this goal.
- Junior membership has grown substantially, and, in this regard, we appreciate the involvement of Ryan and Katie Dorahy as Club Ambassadors and Junior Mentors. Their contribution needs to applauded. While junior numbers are still a small component of our membership todays juniors represent 100% of the future of our great game.
- Female Membership. Again, our female member numbers are a small proportion of the club’s overall numbers. Logically this demographic is one we needed to target and grow; it has enormous potential. Thanks to the wonderful efforts of Kim Oborn (Club Vice President), Pam Middlebrook (Ladies President), Geoff Wilson (Club Treasurer & certified golf instructor) our club was the only one in the region to run a “Get Into Golf for Women” program last year. We had 57 women attend clinics run by Geoff and a significant proportion of these ladies have joined the club and it is likely that most of the remainder will follow. Kim, Pam, and other helpers more recently initiated the “Champagne Golf” project which has kept those clinic participants playing and learning about competition golf. Hopefully they will all soon be playing regularly in our competitions.
- Older Member Loyalty Program. For the past few years, the club has (thanks to Chris Goodwin former Vice President) been providing a significant membership fee discount for our older members (those over 80) who have been continuous members for 10 or more years. This has been a very important initiative to improve our retention rates among the older members, many of whom are pensioners, at a time in their lives when many face an economic choice. They understandably start to question whether it is worth paying the full price of membership when they are no longer able to play regularly due to health, health of their partner or other circumstance. The availability of this rebate and its size is reviewed by the Board each year based on affordability and other factors.
Another initiative at National level has been the introduction of handicaps well above the old maximum of 36. Handicaps used in competition can at club discretion now be a maximum of 54 for both men women. Jamberoo has adopted maximum handicaps of 45 for men and 54 for women. So, what has all this got to do with slow play? For most that answer should be obvious. If you want a healthy club and modest membership fees you need to accept that rounds of golf are going to take a little longer than they used to as we grow our competition fields to accommodate this next generation of players. Accordingly, I ask for tolerance by all our members.
We need as a club to welcome these new players. I am asking every member to take on board a welcoming approach to all new players regardless of ability, age, or gender. It is the club’s future, welcome it, and play your part in ensuring they all have a great experience and our club prospers.
Before handing over to Captain Dave to articulate the rules on slow play, I must say that it is never acceptable to hit up on the group in front. This is reckless and dangerous and should never happen. If anyone participates in dangerous play the Board will have no hesitation in taking action against the offending player or group concerned. Additionally, as in everyday life, if you intentionally cause harm to someone you could find yourself facing legal proceedings. It is not smart and you would be taking great risk in being part of such practices.
If you have a problem with slow play by a group in front of you:
- Is it that your pace of play is exceptionally quick? A round of golf at Jamberoo based on state/national standards should take around 4 hours.
- Are the group ahead a 4 and you are a three?
- Is it a group further ahead that is slowing the play and not the group immediately in front?
- Is your group in carts and the group in front walking?
- You might ask at an appropriate point in play if you can play through, but first ask yourself if there is any point?
- If slow play is really upsetting you why not book a time spot that avoids the problem so you can play at the pace you like, first thing in the morning or at the back of the field where there are regularly no groups in front of you for most of the round.
Above all I ask all our membership to show tolerance, you might even find that you can enjoy a slower pace of play, perhaps you might even get better scores.
Phil Hahn
President
Ready Golf and Pace of Play
The player on the lowest handicap in each group shall be responsible for the proper observance of the etiquette of golf and pace of play in their group. [If two or more players are equally handicapped, they shall share responsibility].
Ready Golf
Some ideas to help speed up play are:
- Be ready to play when it is your shot and walk quickly between shots directly to your ball.
- To speed up play, the honour may be taken by the first player ready to hit or preferably shorter hitters may play first. No player should play until players in front are out of range.
- Hit your own shot before helping someone look for a lost ball.
- Putt out even if it means standing close to someone else’s line.
- If a player is delayed raking a bunker, or over the back of a green then it is ok to putt out of turn instead of waiting.
- Players should immediately leave the putting green after putting. Marking of cards on greens or practising putting contributes to slow play. Player’s buggies should not be left in front of the green but left to the side nearest the next tee or near to the next tee itself.
- Mark your score on the next tee as the other’s tee off.
Pace of Play
Each group must maintain its position on the course with respect to the group preceding it.
The following time schedule for the completion of each hole applies:
Par 3 Holes – 12 Minutes
Par 4 Holes – 14 Minutes
Par 5 Holes – 16 Minutes
This means at Jamberoo a round should be completed within 4 hours and 2 minutes.
Pennant News
White Horse Cup (division 4) defeated Russell Vale 4.5 to 2.5 @ Nowra
Cowpats redeemed themselves at Nowra versus a steely Russell Vale lineup to win 4.5 to 2.5.
Kane Rowe (Maverick) fought gallantly all day only to go down 2/1.
Steve Jackson (Wacko) fought hard all the way to square his match after the final hole.
Peter Francis (Pope) had a never give up attitude to win 2/1.
Col Booth (SL1) fought all day to finally defeat his opponent 1 up.
Bryan Nicoll (R2D2) almost fought back but unfortunately went down 3/1.
Chris Leckey (Count) had his foot on the Vale captains throat all day with a feisty win 6/5.
Anthony Smith (Titus) led most of the day to win 3/1.
Many thanks for our support crew Boyd Silvester and Bobby Wright, very much appreciated by the team.
It was an awesome pleasure to manage the boys today.
Shane Townsend (Obi)
The Cowpats play at home next week against Nowra.
C Pennant lost to Links Shell Cove @ Kiama 3.5 to 1.5
A very close encounter at Kiama but the Links team prevailed in the end.
Tom Zimmermann back in form to win 6/4
John Anthony was close all day but succumbed 3/1
Wayne Griffiths found an opponent on his game to lose 6/4
Captain Larry Kent had the same scenario and lost 6/4
Leon Polestico played a very tight match managing to square his match.
The C Pennant play against Moss Vale next Sunday at Gerringong in a very important match.
White Horse Cup (division 2) lost to Shoalhaven Heads 6-1 @ Port Kembla
The massacre at Port.
We had a somewhat disrupted preparation with several late withdrawals and player unavailability but on the first tee our team felt very confident with all of us receiving multiple shots against the mainly low handicapped Shoalhaven Heads team.
The Shoalhaven team had other plans and were in fine form, ready to play. The course was playing long and the greens were slow which really suited their big hitting team.
Our only bright light was the great play by captain Phil who managed a fine win.
Alan Jones, in good form in our Jamberoo competitions, met an exceptional player and lost 8/7.
Ken Holt, playing his first match for the club, was behind early, caught up, but eventually succumbed 4/3.
Dave Ransom was slaughtered by his big hitting opponent 6/5, losing 4 in a row on the back nine after being close at the turn.
Phil Gosling played brilliantly to win 5/4 in a captain’s knock.
Gentleman Don Thompson had the pleasure of playing against a very good female player and in a very close match lost on the last hole after his ball spun back into the water.
Martin Fogarty had a bit of a toweling against his opponent losing 7/6.
Peter Young played well in a close match but lost in the end 3/2.
The Magpies play next week at Russell Vale against Wollongong in a crucial match.
B Pennant bye
The B Pennant had a bye today and took the opportunity to play a practice game at a Highlands venue in preparation for next week’s match at Russell Vale against the very strong Links Shell Cove team.
News from the Course
“Champagne Golf” Report 10/2/22
22 players contested the Jamberoo Thursday afternoon 9 hole competition. This week it was a Team Event = 4 Person HARTBALL. Six teams (with the inclusion of Jim Robb & Kay Brennan who were heavily handicapped) tackled the ‘short course’ to complete a full card of nine holes. Players loved the chance to par the holes.
Winners: Renae Mitchell, Jenny Grey, Leesa Swan, Marianna Parish (coached by Gail Rutledge) with a score of 31.
Runners-up: Sue Harvey, Jennifer Sanders, Jim Robb, Brian Harris had a score of 35.
Team Awards: Louise Suann, Pam Maitland, Meredith Yabsley, Jenni Broadhead
Thanks again Kay, Jim, Gail, Helen, Judi and Lieve who helped out on the day.
NOTE: Next week David Sadd (Golf Professional) will be running a short putting and chipping clinic before the start of Thursday’s Team event.
See you all there 5pm sharp.
Pam Middlebrook
Judi O’Brien, OAM
Last Friday Judi was given the honour of being presented with the OAM from Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC QC, Governor of New South Wales, at Government House in a special investiture ceremony for men and women of New South Wales whose awards were announced in the 2021 Queen’s Birthday Honours List.
Judi received an OAM for her service to the community of Kiama through the Australian Red Cross and Jamberoo Golf Club.
Judi proudly wears her OAM at the club on Saturday.
Jamberoo Golf Club again congratulates Judi on her most well deserved achievement.
Jamberoo endures stern day on the course
The news is that despite gallant performances from all teams, 3 of our 4 teams endured defeats with only the White Horse Cup Magpies successful.
White Horse Cup Cowpats at Gibraltar
Captain Col Booth reports …
The Golfing Gods were not kind to the Cowpats on Sunday.
We hit off in pouring rain which continued until the 4th hole. The highlight was Peter Francis (Three Toes) who displayed his new wet weather gear, the envy of the opposition and fellow players.
The Cowpats put up an excellent performance under the conditions but unfortunately went down 4.5 to 2.5. Gibraltar apparently play in these conditions weekly and adapted quickly.
Jacko and Maverick led the charge and it’s a pity we did not witness their performance through the mist and rain. SL ended with a half to complete our scoring in difficult conditions.
The Cowpats will need to win all remaining games to be competitive for a semi-final berth.
Results – Jamberoo 2.5, Gibraltar 4.5
Anthony Smith lost 4/2
Angus Pinkstone lost 4/3
Chris Leckey lost 6/4
Col Booth square
Peter Francis lost 5/3
Steve Jackson won 6/5
Kane Rowe won 5/4
White Horse Cup Magpies at Sussex Inlet – Jamberoo 4, Port Kembla 3
A very close encounter against the strong Port Kembla team at the beautifully presented Sussex Inlet course saw the Magpies get up 4 matches to 3. Brad Rimmer won his match on the last hole to bring home the win. Rob Young, Dave Ransom and Don Thompson also scored important victories.
A good introduction to pennant golf for Martin Fogarty and Brad and a great comeback by Ken Bradley made captain Phil Gosling pleased with the day’s efforts.
Results
Ken Bradley lost 2/1
Brad Rimmer won 1 up
Rob Young won 6/5
Dave Ransom won 1 up
Phil Gosling lost 3/2
Don Thompson won 3/2
Martin Fogarty lost 5/3.
C Pennant Jays at Port Kembla – Jamberoo 2, Port Kembla 3
Captain Larry Kent was pleased with the overall result despite the team going down 3 matches to 2. Two great comebacks turned around losses with young gun Matthew Ross and John Anthony never giving up to square their matches from ‘dormie’ positions. The experienced Wayne Griffiths scored another fine victory.
Results
Nick Goodger lost 3/2
Tom Zimmermann lost 6/4
John Anthony all square
Matthew Ross all square
Wayne Griffiths won 4/3
B Pennant Guns at Highlands – Jamberoo 1.5, Gerringong 3.5
Playing at the tricky Highlands course against Gerringong our B Pennant team went down 3.5 to 1.5.
Brad Douglas had a fine win 4/3 and Brendan Armstrong played well to record a square. Dylan MacDonald suffered another close loss on the 18th green and surely must get a win up soon so well is he playing.
Results
Luke Asquith lost 4/3
Brad Douglas won 4/3
Lee Hayward lost 3/2
Dylan McDonald lost 1 down
Brendan Armstrong all square