HOWEVER ..... We do have to keep positive - Rain does come to an end. Rain makes things smell fresh. Rain washes away grime. Rain means growth for our plants. Rain enables life. So we should be thankful for the rain ...... but I wish it would end soon!
There was some RADIANCE around last Friday evening, when we held our Meet and Greet drinks night. Around 65 women (including 16 new members and friends) enjoyed a delightful hour or so chatting to new and old friends. There was certainly a bit of glam around, and the noise level was intoxicating! Thanks for coming and being a part of this wonderful club.
Also a big thank you to Kevin, Tim and Brad for looking after us so well.
A lovely coincidence that came out of the night was when our beautiful Gloria Campbell met a 'hopefully' new member (Di Turley), who had played at the same club in Nairobi - what a small world indeed!
Unfortunately, we had to cancel the Medal Round yesterday due to the weather. It has been rescheduled for next Thursday 15th March. Please check the timesheet for that day.
The Hi/Lo Foursomes is on Tuesday 25th March - weather permitting! There are still a couple of gaps if you would like to pop your name down. Please call the Pro Shop.
On Tuesday 30th March 12 girls are travelling to Goulburn to play in the Bowral/Goulburn Shield. This is always a lovely event in the calendar and we hope to bring the Shield back home with us.
The team is:-
- VIRGINIA WOZNIAK – 12
- LEONIE POULTON - 15
- BARB CLAYTON – 17
- ANNIE GEDDES – 17
- CHRIS LEVY – 20
- ELLEN GOODWIN – 24
- CLARE STANHAM – 24
- SUE FLAXMAN – 24
- JANE CLIFFORD – 25
11. ELLIE SCOTT – 34
12. ROBYN FOSTER - 42
GOOD LUCK GIRLS!
PENNANT NEWS
Both the CSGA Plate team and the Bronze team had wins last week - fantastic girls!
The CSGA Plate had a bye this week, but BOWRAL BRONZE are slogging away down at Queanbeyan as we speak. Hope Jane and her girls are coping with the weather and coming up trumps.
Here is a photo of last week's winning team - don't they look smart in their outfits??
Ellen Neale had a surprise trip to Bowral hospital on Tuesday. Unfortunately, as she was unpacking her golf stuff, the boot of her car came down hard on her head. Luckily Jill Scott was there and whisked her off to emergency, where she had 4 stitches put in. I believe that she now is sporting a black eye as well.
There hasn't been much golf played this week, but we did manage to get the Jubilee Foursomes Qualifying Round in last Tuesday. PHEW!
Saturday 13th March - 9 girls played in lovely sunny conditions, and the winner was Jane Kilmister with 37pts. Equal 2nd were Ellen Neal and Pam Barker.
Tuesday 16th March - Jubilee Foursomes. The following 8 pairs qualified for Match Play:-
1. BURKE AND BYRNES
2. STANHAM AND CLAYTON
3. DE CSEUZ AND OLSON
4. FLAXMAN AND CLIFFORD
5. LEVY AND BUCHANAN
6. GOODWIN AND HARRISON
7. WINDYBANK AND McKENZIE
8. BARKER AND HILL
Well done all of you!!
NEW KNOCKOUT SCHEDULE
Due to the inclement weather, the Match Committee has decided to change the due dates for playing your matches in the Challenge Bowl and Jubilee Foursomes. This will give us all a chance to play our matches in plenty of time.
Please see attached document of the new Knockout Schedule. i will also put it on the noticeboard in the locker room.
knockout_schedule_2021.pdf |
Here are a couple of basic, but important, rules from the R and A website. Most of you now have the R & A App on your phone but if not visit the website www.randa.org
Standards of Player Conduct RULE 1a
Conduct Expected of All PlayersAll players are expected to play in the spirit of the game by:
- Acting with integrity – for example, by following the Rules, applying all penalties, and being honest in all aspects of play.
- Showing consideration to others – for example, by playing at a prompt pace, looking out for the safety of others, and not distracting the play of another player.
- Taking good care of the course – for example, by replacing divots, smoothing bunkers, repairing ball-marks, and not causing unnecessary damage to the course.
Penalties other than disqualification may be imposed for player misconduct only if those penalties are adopted as part of a Code of Conduct under Rule 1.2b.
Prompt Pace of Play
A round of golf is meant to be played at a prompt pace.
Each player should recognize that his or her pace of play is likely to affect how long it will take other players to play their rounds, including both those in the player’s own group and those in following groups.
Players are encouraged to allow faster groups to play through.
(1) Pace of Play Recommendations. The player should play at a prompt pace throughout the round, including the time taken to:
- Prepare for and make each stroke,
- Move from one place to another between strokes, and
- Move to the next teeing area after completing a hole.
When it is the player’s turn to play:
- It is recommended that the player make the stroke in no more than 40 seconds after he or she is (or should be) able to play without interference or distraction, and
- The player should usually be able to play more quickly than that and is encouraged to do so.
- In match play, the players may agree that one of them will play out of turn to save time (see Rule 6.4a).
- In stroke play, players may play “ready golf” in a safe and responsible way (see Rule 6.4b Exception).
Hope you all have a safe and dry weekend. See you on Tuesday .....fingers crossed.
Annie Geddes
Women's Captain