General Newsletter

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

17th July, 2010

 

The following information is provided for the interest of members.

 

·       MATCH COMMITTEE: Club Captain Troy Ittensohn advises that the new match committee comprises, Troy, Lady Captain Jenny Cashman, Charlie Harrap, Rob Nicholls, Glen Schuback and Neil Wagland.

·       NEW SOFTWARE INSTALLED: A complete new package of GolfLink software has now been loaded and is in use by handicappers. The extensive package now includes membership details, so if you have not returned your Member Update Form that was with your fees invoice, please do so as a matter of urgency. The information on the form helps us commicate with you better, such as by use of email for distribution of this newsletter.

There will be further modifications to our scoring system in months to come as we move to conform with new directions from Golf Australia. Watch tis space.

*Reminder to members to fill in form at the office for membership at Sporting Legends. This all helps us with the dividend we receive via Clubzpool.

*Reminder also that those who use IGA in Sale, please get a benefit card from Terry Gillett. The use of this card returns a divident to our club.

 

·         CHAMPIONSHIP  RESULTS:  The following are details from recent Men's Championships:

          Club Champion for 2010-2011 is Peter Mogridge who makes a welcome return to    the position. Good golf played throughout the rounds saw very spirited      competion in the final round.

          B grade champion is John Tatterson and C grade champion is Gerry Carrol. Well           done and congratulations to all.

          We had hoped that Peter Thomson would be present to award the winners    trophies, but due to ill health Peter could not join us. Ian Stanley from Thomson          Perret substituted for Peter on the day.

 

·         UPCOMING  EVENTS: Our annual is about to start at time of printing. The tournament is again being run under the watchful eye of our Tournament Secretary Pam Schaper. We look forward to huge numbers and spirited competition for the wonderful trophy list.

 

·         RIDDLE: I hope someone can help me with the answer to this ongoing mystery...why is it that users of our course can manage to carry their FULL bottles and cans of drink...but can't then manage to carry the EMPTY ones as far as the next rubbish bin????

Please people, there are ample bins around, make use of them and DON'T LITTER THE COURSE WITH YOUR EMPTIES!!

 

·         SINGLE-TEE START PROPOSAL: The proposal for a Single Tee Start to our Saturday competitions was considered at committee level after discussion at Match Committee. The outcome is that we will be instigating a TRIAL of the single tee start. This trial will commence with daylight saving in October and will be watched to see how it effects our members. Committee asks all members to please be tolerant of the trial and let's see what it delivers. Clearly, if effects are adverse to a number of members, then the trial will be dropped.

         

·       Course: Our course is in fine shape for our upcoming Tournament and we are confident that all members and visitors will find it both challenging and enjoyable.

          We have just completed a major clean-out of the pump channel from the       long waterhole. The channel had become infested with water weed and was         causing problems with the pump pit silting up. The task was large and involved         the hire of a big excavator and also plenty of good old manual labour by the staff. This included a most unsavoury job of getting into the pump pit and           bucketing out tons of the most evil smelling black mud....very well done to    Darren, Josh and Jason for excellent work.

          We continue to work towards removal of some more tired and dead trees around   the course. Our finances are continually stretched, but we'll plod on and do       what we can, when we can.

          We have purchased a replacement Bunker Rake, as our old one was beyond           reasonable help. We take delivery in next week or so.

 

·         RESPECT FOR PRIVACY: Members are reminded that the land adjoining our holes 4, 5 and 6 is PRIVATE LAND. As such, while it is OK to go over the stiles to collect a ball you have just hit down there, it does not make it OK for people to wander about down there and potentially leave gates in an altered state. The owner has gates shut or open to suit his stock needs and they must not be inferfered with.

We enjoy cordial relations with the owners of this land and we need it to stay that way. Your help is sought on this matter.

 

·         Redevelopment: The recent 'Re-launch' of the project, where block sales were opened up to the general public, saw a gathering of some 100+ members and guests. Progress with the provision of water and sewerage after negotiations between developers and Gippsland Links, sees a strong likelihood of construction work on the first of the residential area roads and infrastructure likely to begin in the near future. The fairway areas of the new holes have now been slashed, so members wishing to stroll out there can walk the new holes and see what wonderful contours they traverse.

 

·         Volunteers:  We still have need for more volunteers to help out with tasks around our club. If you feel that there is something you might be able to assist with, please make contact with any committee member, or contact Darren Felmingham, our Course Curator, you will be made welcome and can be trained in use of equipment as necessary, very often, just using hand tools and mowers can be of great help to the team, so please help out if you can.

 

·         FROST DAMAGE: Players are reminded that when playing early on frosty mornings, it is very important to take care where you take your buggies, especially motorised type. The wheels will cause frost burn to the grass, so we ask that you keep clear of greens, surrounds and keep motorised carts off the fairways until frost lifts.

           

·       UPCOMING EVENTS: Early alert to members that we will this year be hosting a tournament as part of the Victorian Seniors Week celebrations. The event will be for seniors and will be run over two days 28th and 29th October. Good trophies are assured, so all senior golfers need to mark their calendars for this event. Neil Wagland is heading up a small committee to coordinate the event.

 

            *The Holden Scramble event has been added to our calendar this year on 3rd      August.

            * The match committee is investigating potential for Sunday competitions to      resume. Anyone interested contact match committee members.

 

 

·       Future Newsletters: Any sub-committee, group or members within the club, with information to share in these newsletters, please contact Alan Wyatt or one of the committee, there is always room!

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Compiled by Alan Wyatt for General Committee