Golf Course:
It’s good to see the course back to its full complement of permanent greens following the devastation caused by the Autumn floods. Thanks to our ground staff and all the volunteers who helped in this process. There is still some reclamation work on the 1st and 18th fairways on Hyams creek and a tree to be removed from Minnamurra River near the 12th tee. The Southern Rivers Catchment Management Authority will be assisting us with this.
Handicap Changes:
Changes to the new handicapping system came into play during September which saw most losing handicap strokes. Good luck following the changes!
Recent Innovations:
Supershot: The addition of a “supershot” to weekly competitions is going well with some happy winners. The highest winning amount so far has been $190.
Monthly Draws: Monthly draws are providing regular golf shop vouchers to the winners. Two $100 vouchers are drawn each month
Golf Cart Draws: A weekly draw for a cart is conducted from members who participate in any competition during that week.
Birthday Balls: Anyone having a birthday since June should have received their birthday present of a golf ball. If not, get down to the shop and you will be rewarded. The birthday balls are available during the month of your birthday, but it is up to you to claim it at the golf shop.
Works in Progress:
You will have noticed clearing in the region of the 1st tee garden area. This is in preparation for removal of trees with root systems causing problems, for replacement of leaking water pipes, construction of permanent pathways and relocation of our golf cart parking area.
Work is also to be done with drainage and permanent pathways between the 9th and 10th tees. The work to pathways will be partly financed by a State Government grant of $10,000 received under their Community Building Programme, with the work required to be completed by the end of this calendar year.
Charity Days:
Our ladies have excelled again with great days organized for Breast Cancer in June and Camp Quality in September. Good weather and big fields led to pleasing results. Thanks to the enthusiastic greens staff for some lovely touches to the course, and to all those hard workers behind the scene. Amounts of $1,334 for Breast Cancer and $4,478 for Camp Quality were presented to the respective Foundations on the day.
Social:
Presentation Night: Keep the evening of Thursday 1st December free for a good night to cheer on this year’s winners. Dinner and entertainment, with time to catch up, have a drink and a laugh. See you there!
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Nine and Dine: Nine and dine has been quietly happening throughout the winter but will be getting ready for the summer starting on Thursday 13th October. Be there for a 3.30 pm start; a great social occasion to be had. No bookings needed – just be there. It costs $20 for the fun.
Board Personnel Changes:
Previous Board members Phil Bowden and Marlene Trethowen did not nominate for re-election. Our thanks go to them for their contribution to the Club during their terms on the Board.
Elected in their place we welcome Lew Dare who returns to the Board after a break of some five years and new member Sue Paul.
Club Championships:
Congratulations to the following members for their success in the 2011 Club Championships.
Men Ladies
A Grade Gross A. Gehrmann L. Green
A Grade Net M .Bell M. Farrant
B Grade Gross M. Madden J. Burke
B Grade Net P. Francis R. Gregson
C Grade Gross L. Fogarty S.Paul
C Grade Net R.Weir A. Schlodder