News from the Course – 9 Feb

Some Intersting Facts

A member during the week asked me if many people manage 9 points or better over our 3 closing holes. He had recently achieved the feat and was wondering if many others had done so as well.

This triarchy of holes, 16, 17 and 18, is sometimes referred to as the ‘Jamberoo Triangle’ not because of its geometric properties but as the destroyer of many good rounds. A place where good scores are lost!

A quick look at the stableford results so far this year seems to confirm that this triumvirate is indeed a place to be very weary of.

Of the 1200 or so stableford rounds played this year only 3 have managed 9 points. 1/4 of 1%!

I also noted that only about 20 rounds had 8 points.

The message is clear. Do well in the “triangle” and you will gain much on the rest of the field.

Monday Veterans event deferred due to WGI Opening Day

Just a reminder that there will be no veterans golf on Monday 20th of February. The course will be used for the WGI Opening Day. Both the first and 10th tees will be used for this important event.

Veterans are invited to play in the Wednesday competition on the 22nd where a special ‘Vets only’ grade will be created. For $2 extra they can also play in the 4 ball event held in conjunction on that day.

Heavy rain closes course temporarily

110ml of water fell on the course in the last 24 hours and some localised flooding has occured. The 7th hole has become an ‘island green’ in a worrying development.

The course has been closed temporarily to give that water a chance to run off and perhaps will be ok by the weekend if no further rain occurs. Further updates as they become available.

Mens Pennants face serious challenges this weekend.

This weekend our 3 Mens’ Pennant teams face make-or-break matches.

The C Pennant encounter the always strong Kiama outfit at Kiama. A good performance will set up the rest of their season. A poor result and they will be chasing their tail. We have a very talented team who I am sure will put last weekends result behind them and give a good accounting of themselves. All teams in this division have suffered a win at home and a loss away so you can see the importance of an away win.

Also the ‘Town & Country’ Cup is up for grabs. Extra motivation to do well.

The White Horse Cup Division 1 team sit atop the table after 2 rounds and travel to the St Georges Basin Country Club to play against the big-hitting Gerringong team. A very important match to keep the momentum rolling along.

The White Horse Cup Division 3 team suffered a narrow loss to Kiama last Sunday and cannot afford another loss. They play the Shoalhaven Heads team at Nowra who also are reeling after a round 1 loss.

Upcoming Events

Sunday 19th and 16th of February – C Pennant home matches – 7 am hitoffs.

Monday 20th of February – WGI Opening Day

Wednesday 22nd of February – Just Bathrooms 4BBB Cup and Vets comp in conjunction.

Saturday 25th – American Foursomes – teams of two required. Organise your partner now.