I have been away intrastate for the last week and unable to comment, due to technology difficulties, on some new happenings at the club and some very sad tidings.
Sad Tidings.
by David Ransom
It is with very deep regret that I inform the members of Jamberoo Gold Club of 3 recent tragic happenings.
Long time member, good friend to many, and ex C Pennant Captain Athol Casey has passed away after a prolonged illness. Deep condolences go to Judy and her family.
Athol’s Funeral is set for Saturday 17th at 10am at Hansen & Cole, Kembla Grange.
By now most members will be aware of the sad passing of Ryan Dorahy. Ryan, an ex White Horse Cup Cowpat, B Pennant captain and junior mentor. Ryan was taken from us at the tender age of 33 and will be sadly missed.
A third great shock was the sudden passing of Greg Rodgers last weekend. Greg was an active sponsor of our club and good friend and regular player with his mates and an ex C Pennant player in Athol’s team. Another great loss to the club.
Vale,
Greg, Athol, and Ryan.
Competition News.
There has been a change in the golf programme due to the non-playing of the Drummond Golf Stableford last Wednesday.
The stroke round due to be played this Wednesday has been cancelled and the Drummond Golf Stableford will take its place.
My humblest apologies for the late notice but I have been compromised by a lack of working technology.
Board News.
by Dave Ransom, Director
New Golf Management Software.
Earlier this year, Golf Australia announced that our existing GOLF Link system is to be decommissioned and replaced with a new and upgraded platform. The new platform will set Golf Australia up to deliver an enriched digital experience for golfers and golf clubs across the country. Some companies that operate have decided against updating their software to integrate with the modernised national handicapping platform and will therefore no longer be able to satisfy the needs of golf clubs.
Unfortunately one of these is “Slice” which we currently use.
The Board has spent much effort on research of a suitable replacement and have decided to update to Mi Club Golf. Many of the local clubs in our area currently use this program successfully.
The new platform promises to be better, user friendly wise, and the OURGOLF booking program will be replaced by an improved new booking system.
New equipment to help maintain the course in immaculate condition.
With our aged and often second hand mowers continually needing repairs and expensive servicing it has been decided to purchase or lease brand new equipment. There will be added costs to these purchases but the Board feel that these are warranted to maintain our course to the excellent standard that we have come to expect.
New Golf Carts set to arrive soon.
Our fleet of golf carts is set to be upgraded with replacements for some of the older models.
Much appreciation goes to club treasurer Geoff Wilson on his excellent efforts on behalf of the members in managing each of the above projects.
Last Sunday’s Pennant Results.
reports by Larry Kent, Chris Leckey and Shane Townsend
Oaks Automotive Jamberoo Mens Pennant teams recorded fine results last Sunday.
The C Pennant team this time had to host Moss Vale and completely reversed the results from the previous Sunday winning 4.5 matches to 0.5.
The home ground advantage is very important and our team certainly used it well.
Wins were recorded by Tom Zimmermann, Alan Jones. Wayne Griffiths and Ken Bradley while Les Skarratts remains undefeated with a second draw playing at number 1.
The B Pennant Aces also recorded a good win 3.5 to 1.5 against Shoalhaven Heads. Good wins to Anthony Smith, Dan Adams, and Lee Haywood and a strong draw by Joel McIntosh were enough to see us home. Chris Leckey continues to find players in form and lost narrowly.
Finally, the White Horse Cup division 2 team scored a great 5.5 to 1.5 win over Worrigee at the tricky Sussex Inlet course.
Great wins to Phil Gosling, Stef Tinworth, Andrew Ransom, Peter Francis and Rob Young were recorded, while Noel Laman, playing his first Pennant match for Jamberoo, squared his match at number 1. Pete Young again found the going tough against a player playing a career round.
All 4 teams are in action next Sunday, with the C Pennant and WHC div 4 team at home, the WHC div 2 at Port and the B Pennant at Gerringong.
Good luck.