The Road to Ebullience
I had the pleasure of driving to our course today taking the Jamberoo Road from Kiama.
What a great journey.
The expectation rises as you leave the township of Kiama and then progress into the hills. On both sides of the road farms overlook as the traveler winds along the serpentine route through the hillsides, and then onto the flat lands where farmhouses are shaded by large trees and sheltered by hedges. The grass has been cut, the cows are grazing, the fields are deliciously fresh and verdurous. Up the straight around one more bend and into Jamberoo you arrive, a glimpse of the course is your reward. Then the last turn into the carpark and you have arrived, ready and willing to enjoy another round of golf on our beautiful course with your equally enthused mates.
We are so lucky to play at Jamberoo.
Payment Options for the 2019-20 Membership Year.
On the 31st of May the old golfing financial year ends.
From the 1st of June members have 1 month to renew their membership. The Fees for the new year have been set at $570 which includes compulsory GolfNSW, Golf Illawarra capitation charges, GST and insurance. The Board has limited the rise to 5% and Jamberoo remains the best valued membership in the Illawarra.
There are two ways for members to make payment. Firstly, members may pay the full amount upfront before the 30th of June using cash, credit card, debit card or direct debit. Members may use the balance of their trophy account to reduce the upfront cost. For example, If you have a balance of $165 in your account then you need to pay only $405. The balance of your ball account can’t be used for this purpose.
The second way of paying for your membership is to take advantage of the new monthly payment plan and spread the cost over the full year by using direct debit from your bank account or credit card. Each of the 12 payments are $51. Unfortunately members cannot use the balance of their trophy account with this method as it is handled by a third party although administrated by our club.
Application forms are available at the golf office.
Ball Credits
Many of us have several balls in our ball accounts. Each of these has been given a nominal value of $2.50 in the records. On the OUR GOLF web page it is combined with the amount in your trophy account. If you have lost track of how many you have then ask at the Golf Shop as they have access to all details of your accounts. Obviously ask at a quiet time and not just before your competition round.
Golf balls cannot be used to pay your annual fees but can be redeemed in the shop for all your golfing equipment needs including balls, golf clothing, bags, gloves, shoes, etc. They can also be used to pay for food purchased in the shop and for the hire of carts [eg 5 balls= 1/2 share of cart for 18 holes] so there are a multitude of ways you can use your ball credits.
From June 30 the club will no longer keep balls in your account for more than 3 months. Don’t let them go for naught – use them now.
Upcoming Honour Board Events and Championships
Sunday May 19 – Mens Foursomes Championship
At the moment there are only a few pairs down to play this important Honour board event. It will be contested over 27 holes using the alternate shot format. Enter on the page in the Golf Shop.
Sunday June 16 – Jamberoo Mixed Open
The first of our Open events will take place on Sunday June 16. The format is 18 holes of Canadian Foursomes. Start thinking of getting your team ready to play in this Honour Board Event. The entry sheet will be available in two weeks.
Mens’ Individual Handicap Matchplay Championship
This event will start in June so entries need to be taken NOW!
The entry form is in the Golf Shop
Mens’ Handicap Fourball Championship
This event will also start in June so get your entries in quick.
Saturday 29th of June Jamberoo Open Ambrose Championship
This event will take place at our club and replaces the usual Saturday competition. The entry sheet is available in the golf shop and already entries are beginning to be made. A draw for tee times will be made in the week before the event so put the names of your team (and golflink numbers for visitors) on the entry form and leave a note of when you would prefer to hit off. With over $2000 worth of prizes up for grabs don’t miss out.
Major Sponsor is OAKS AUTOMOTIVE and Drummond Golf at Shellharbour have also agreed to be involved on the day.
Just Bathrooms Fourball Series
With two rounds remaining Bill Little and Tony Rodriguez lead the 12 teams remaining in the competition with a chance.
Each team must compete in at least 7 of the 9 rounds to qualify and the team with the greatest total from 7 rounds will win the Trophy. Teams with nine scores recorded get the chance to drop their 2 worst scores, teams with 8 rounds recorded can drop one bad round and those with 7 must use all their rounds. The rest of the teams have not qualified.
Click on the link below to see how your team has progressed.
Just Bathrooms Fourball Series Results
Remember, just because you can’t win the overall trophy doesn’t stop you winning the daily prizes.
This Week’s Results
Another busy week at the club with 2 Championships being played. Firstly on Monday the Mens’ Veterans played their annual main event. Players were met by difficult conditions and many were found wanting. The best of the day was Greg Seymour who managed to defend his title and take out the 2019 title with a 76 off the stick. Congratulations Greg on a fine display. The best nett in the Championship [for Jamberoo members only] went to Michael Burton with a 68. Russell Vale visitor John Sutherland was the only player to break his handicap on the day and took out division 2 nett with a 66.
Tuesday and Thursday saw rounds 1& 2 of the Ladies Championship played. After day 1 Kay Brennan was the A division leader with a 92, followed by Marie Farrant on 97, Jenelle Anderson on 98 along with Nicole Wooley and Judi O’Brien with Marilyn Wright and Loretta Green both on 99. In B division Robyn Gregson led with a 98 followed by Cheryl Legge with a 103, Lisa Bell on 105, Judy Casey on 106, Suzanne Lang also on 106. Sue Paul leads C division with a 117, Lorraine Cram second on 122, Kim Oborn 135, Gail Rutledge 134 and Rhonda McKinley 135.
Following Day 2 Kay Brennan now sits on 182, Marie Farrant on 186, Jenelle Anderson on 193, Marilyn Wright on 196 and Judi O’Brien on 197 and Loretta Green on 197. In B Division Robyn Gregson lies on 199, Cheryl Legge 208, Lisa Bell 212, and Judy Casey 214. In C Grade Sue Paul lies on 241, Lorraine Cram on 246, Gail Rutledge 246, Rhonda McKinley 253 and Kim Oborn 275.
Good luck and play well to all competitors in the final round next Tuesday.
On Wednesday the 7th round of the Just Bathrooms 4BBB was played under extremely windy conditions. The best scores were recorded by Stuart Irvine & Bob Neilson beating Peter Agrums & Larry Osterhaus on a countback with 45 pts.
Thursday 9th May 2019 Ladies Stroke – 2nd Round Ladies Club Championships
Stroke Results
Div 1 Winner: Marie Farrant 70 nett 2nd: Kay Brennan 73 nett
Div 2 Winner: Gail Rutledge 71 nett 2nd: Jenelle Anderson 75 nett (c/b)
Wednesday 8th May 2019 Men’s Stableford – Just Bathrooms 4BBB in conjunction
Winner: Toby Bartle 39 pts 2nd: Michael Burton 35 pts (c/b) 3rd: Doug Perry 35 pts 4th Bob Neilson 34 pts (c/b) 5th: Mal Garrett 34 pts (c/b)
4BBB Winners: Stuart Irvine & Bob Neilson 45 pts (c/b) 2nd: Peter Agrums & Larry Osterhaus 45 pts
Tuesday 7th May 2019 Ladies Monthly Medal – 1st Rnd of Ladies Club Championship
Stroke Results
Div 1 Winner: Kay Brennan 75 nett 2nd: Shirley Walsh 77 nett
Div 2 Winner: Robyn Gregson 68 nett 2nd: Judy Casey 76 nett (c/b)
Medal Results
Div 1 Nett Winner: Kay Brennan 75 nett Gross Winner: Kay Brennan 92 gross Putting Winner: Kay Brennan 27 putts
Div 2 Nett Winner: Robyn Gregson 68 nett Gross Winner: Robyn Gregson 98 gross Putting Winner: Robyn Gregson 26 putts
Div 3 Nett Winner: Sue Paul 80 nett Gross Winner: Sue Paul 117 gross Putting Winner: Lorraine Cram 32 putts
Ladies Stableford Winner: Marie Smith 21 pts
Monday, 6th May 2019 Men’s Veterans Championship
A Grade Winner Greg Seymour 68 Nett (c/b) 2nd Michael Burton 68 Nett 3rd Alan Jones 69 Nett (c/b)
B Grade Winner John Sutherland 66 Nett (RV) 2nd Phil Gosling 70 Nett 3rd Doug Perry 72 Nett
Veterans Champion Greg Seymour 76 Gross
GREAT DESCRIPTION OF THE TRIP TO GOLF, I HAD TO GET THE DICTIONARY OUT.
SHOULD WRITE A NOVEL ON GOLF. LOVE YOUR WORK
Thanks Sue, it was an awe -inspiring journey. The usual trip over the mountain is pretty good as well!