Women's Golf News

Unusually, I am writing this with the sun streaming through the windows - and it's even relatively warm!! Long may it continue, and those dreadful westerlies abate.
The wind has been playing havoc with our golf over the last few weeks, but on the positive side, it is drying out the course!
Having just been on the course with the Novices, I noticed that there was some run on the fairways and the greens were pretty slick. We have a couple of the "newbies" moving up to play 18 holes. Please welcome Heather Wallace and Emma Fernandez on Tuesday if you happen to see them.

The 8th and 9th are still a little muddy, but the new ditch, bridges and turf certainly make them very interesting holes. Slowly but surely, we are learning to play the 8th and scoring reasonably well!
The GUR on both these holes is COMPULSORY GUR. Please don't try and hit your ball off the new turf or muddy areas as it could be quite dangerous - you could slip and hurt yourself. It is a safety and maintenance issue that we must adhere to the Compulsory GUR local ruling.

The Red Penalty Stakes have been removed from the ditch on the right hand side of the 9th fairway. This area is now Compulsory GUR. The Red Penalty Stakes are up by the Pittosporum near the 10th tee.

On the 15th hole, the Red Penalty Stakes have been removed from the area below the dam wall.

WATTLE DAY
Next Thursday we have 63 players playing in our annual Wattle Day. This is a fantastic number - thank you for putting your names down and inviting visitors from other clubs.
We have 24 visitors from a variety of clubs which is wonderful. There are no visitors from Sydney unfortunately.
It is a 2 Tee start - 1st and 10th. Please check the computer as to which Tee you are starting from. The gate on the 7th will be open and there will be sand buckets available.

RULES
Please download the attached file for Rule 17 - Penalty Areas.
As is mentioned in the attached file - you MAY stand in a penalty area to play a ball outside the penalty area, including after taking relief from the penalty area.

WHITTAKER'S WINNERS

• If you want the most fabulous bread in town, then SONOMA is just the place. Whatever you do, don't leave without trying at least one of their pastries. The Portuguese tarts and the berry & lemon popover tarts are my favourites. This bakery is addictive and I am now a regular! It has a wonderful local appearance with everything baked on the premises.
• I am a mad seed pod collector and my large wooden bowl just keeps getting bigger. I have collected most of mine from various trees etc, but I find it hard to go past COUNTRY ACCENT without checking on their pod supply! During these dreary winter days, why not start your own collection and then boost it along for just a couple of dollars with a few amazing additions from this charming shop. I also just love their oyster shell balls which look especially good bundled together in a basket. Large - $19.50, Small - $15. Located near the PO in Bong Bong Street.
• I often talk about Aldi and Harris Farm and it's hard not to continue doing just that, as both stores provide some wonderful shortcut options for us girls. HARRIS FARM has bite size pastry shells that are brilliant, but sometimes the extra small ones are harder to get. When you see them, stock up! Fill them with some ALDI Barrel goat's cheese then top using your imagination!

Let's hope we can get out and about and help our local retailers - they are doing it tough.
Keep shopping, and remember the "touch, feel and smell" method instead of on-line is much more exciting.

Jane

DAILY RESULTS
Saturday 24th July - Stableford. Winner - Jenny Ogg - 29pts. R/U - Susan Harrison - 28pts.
Tuesday 27th July - GNSW Bowl 4BBB V Stableford. Winners - Sandy Short & Annie Geddes - 44pts (C/B). R/U's - Heather Webster & Sue Olson - 44pts.
NTP (2nd Shot on 12th) - Leonie Poulton. Pro Pin - Faye Frith - $77.50
Thursday 29th July - Div 1 Winner - Ellen Goodwin with a lovely 35pts. R/U - Leonie Poulton with 33pts.
Div 2 Winner - Fran Dubiez with a great 33pts. R/U - Sonya Bleakley - 31pts (C/B)
Div 1 NTP (15th) - Jane Clifford. Pro Pin - Wendy Burke - $40.00.
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF YOU!

WHAT'S COMING UP?
Next week is looking pretty busy with 45 players playing on Tuesday and 63 on Thursday!!
The Unity Cup will be played at Bowral on Tuesday 17th August. The format is 4BBB V Par and it's a lot of fun. There is a sign up sheet in the locker room - please pop your names down, with your GA Handicap, if you are interested in playing.
Saturday 31st July - Stroke
Tuesday 3rd August - Stableford
Thursday 5th August - Wattle Day

Please check the Knockout Schedule and individual Competitions on the Noticeboard as to when matches have to be played by.
4th Round of the Challenge Bowl to be played by 15th August
2nd Round of Barbara McCarthy Memorial Trophy & Rosevale Plate to be played by 29th August.

The Foursomes Championships are quickly approaching - get your partners organised before 31st August. Please let me know if you don't have a partner and we will see if we can find you one.

From Alice Cooper (handicap 9) ......

Enjoy your weekend - see you all next week

Annie Geddes

It's a pretty gloomy start to the weekend - drizzle, dark clouds and more cases of the dreaded Delta variant. Please stay safe - thank goodness we can still play golf.

The 9 hole Novices were out again this morning, numbers slightly down on the previous weeks, but we still had fun...... and some good shots were made which is very pleasing to see. A special thank you to John Ferguson who is helping the newbies gain confidence in their game.

Someone who doesn't need any introduction is our lovely Michelle Di Natale.

Please read all about Michelle's selection as a State Representative below. Congratulations Michelle - what a star!

On Wednesday July 14th, Goulburn Golf Club hosted their Motor Neurone Disease Charity Day. Unfortunately, a lot of our girls could not make it down on that day. We did, however, take up a collection on Tuesday 13th for Jane Kilmister to take to Gail Moroney GGC President. We collected $342.00 which was fantastic - thank you all for your generosity. This is a thank you letter from Gail ..
"The kindness of the Bowral ladies in making a donation to our MND Day was so very much appreciated. There was an audible gasp at the presentation when I made the announcement of your generosity. It was a big decision for us to go ahead with the day due to the Covid scare in Goulburn.
Although the amount has not been finalised it looks like we raised around $4000 which was much more than expected considering the circumstances.
Kindest Regards
Gail - GGC President"

Wattle Day is fast approaching - 5th August. If you have anything for the raffle (Spring into Life), please see Pam Barker.
The sign up sheet is in the locker room - we will do the draw after golf on Thursday 29th July.

Unfortunately The Royal Canberra Challenge Bowl has been cancelled for this year. It was meant to be played next Thursday 29th July. The team that was chosen - Jane Clifford, Suzanne Ayre, Jill Malone and Ellie Scott are understandably saddened by the decision, but this Delta strain of Covid seems to be insidious.

Wasn't yesterday a great day to play golf? The sun was shining, the corellas absent, it was warm enough to only have 3 jumpers NOT 4 on and there was a lovely smell of fires burning. One of my playing partners, Faye Frith, became quite nostalgic saying that the smell reminded her of her childhood, when there would be hot potatoes thrown into the bonfires!!

GIRLS GETAWAY
This much anticipated getaway is now fully booked. However, Ellen has left the sign up sheet in the locker room for any girls wishing to pop down for the day on Tuesday to play golf.

RULES
Just a quick one that came up the other day .... moving your ball in the General Area.
Rule 9 covers a central principle of the game: "play the ball as it lies."
Please click on the link randa.org for more information.

DAILY RESULTS
Tuesday 20th July - Stableford. 40 women braved the hideous conditions - I think congratulations to all players is the order of the day!
The winners were: Div 1 - Sue Flaxman with 33pts (C/B). R/U - Heather Webster with 33 pts. (WELCOME HEATHER).
Div 2 - Sonya Bleakley with 35 pts. R/U - Ellie Scott with 33pts.
NTP - Sue Harrison. Pro Pin - Wendy Burke - $65.00

Thursday 22nd July - Stroke, Goodwill Plate. Div 1 Winner - Annie Geddes - 92/73. R/U - Suzanne Ayre - 98/77. NTP - 2nd shot on 4th - Sue Flaxman.
Div 2 Winner - Barb Mead - 108/74. R/U - Carole Turpie - 110/79. NTP - 2nd shot on 4th - Penny Cuffe.
Pro Pin - Sonya Bleakley - $52.50

WHAT'S COMING UP?
Saturday 24th July - Stableford
Tuesday 27th July - GNSW Bowl 4BBB v Stableford. THERE WILL BE A PRESENTATION AFTER GOLF - WOULD LOVE YOU ALL TO STAY.
Thursday 29th July - Stableford
Saturday 31st July - Stroke

Don't forget Thursday 5th August - WATTLE DAY.

We also have the Unity Cup on Tuesday 17th August which is a match play event against Moss Vale. The MV women's captain and I are just working out numbers at the moment, so more information will be forthcoming.

Have a very safe and happy weekend. See you next week.
Annie Geddes
Women's Captain

Hello! Hope you are all ready for the BIG FREEZE this weekend? I believe tomorrow is only meant to reach 7 degrees! Brrrrrr - get the beanies out!

We really don't want or need any more wet weather, as the course seems to be drying out a little. I hope you all received my email re GUR on the 8th and 9th Holes - the local rule is on the noticeboard outside the Pro Shop.
How grateful we are that the Southern Highlands are not in lockdown, and only restrictions are in place. Please ensure that you wear masks in the clubhouse and the Pro Shop as well as checking in using the QR code. Stay safe and healthy.

The Royal Canberra Challenge Bowl is a very prestigious event on the golfing calendar. It is taking place on Thursday 29th July. Each year Bowral sends down a team of 4 to compete in this event.
Congratulations to the following women, who have been chosen (by the Match Committee) to represent BGC this year
Jane Clifford. Jill Malone. Ellie Scott and Suzanne Ayre.

RULES
I know that you are all sick and tired of me going on about rules, rules, rules, but one important rule came up this week which I would like to share - so please bear with me!
RULE 6.1B
Ball Must Be Played from Inside Teeing AreaWhen starting a hole, if you play a ball from outside the teeing area (including from a wrong set of tee markers on the same hole or a different hole):
Match Play. There is no penalty and you play your ball as it lies, but your opponent may cancel the stroke in which case you must play from inside the teeing area.
See Full Rules For more information on an opponent cancelling your stroke.
Stroke Play. You get the general penalty (two penalty strokes) and must correct the mistake by playing a ball from inside the teeing area. If you do not correct the mistake, you are disqualified.
See Full Rules For more information on the status of strokes made from outside the teeing area and the disqualification penalty for failing to correct the mistake.

Check out your RandA App or go to rand.org

GIRL'S GETAWAY - FROM ELLEN NEALE
SHOALHAVEN HEADS UPDATE
What a great response! We have 22 ladies staying at Banaglay Luxury Villas 6-7 September 2021.
The sign on sheet for OVERNIGHT STAYS is now closed with the villas fully subscribed.
You can still put your name down for a day trip to Shoalhaven Heads to play golf on the Monday or Tuesday.
Monday*: I currently have 3 time slots booked (up to 12 players) I have reserved carts.
*Payment directly to the Pro shop on the day.
Tuesday: 6 time slots booked with 12 carts reserved. Currently 23 players.
Day trippers please advise asap to ensure we can get additional time slots if needed.
For our touring ladies, please deposit money at your earliest convenience to lock in your spot.
DEPOSIT DETAILS: D&E Neale Westpac 732-014  58 0193. Please put your name as reference.
COVID: currently there are no restrictions for us to play golf @ Shoalhaven Heads. Should this change, a full refund will be available up until 15th August. We will keep a close eye on the situation and make a decision to cancel if needed before this date.
I will email the touring ladies directly with dining details.
Thanks again for supporting this venture.

WHITTAKER'S WINNERS
If you haven’t already got one of these amazing spot removers make sure you add it to a ‘must have’ list.   Word of mouth it is a powerful tool and I know many of you may already have one but, if not,  pop in to CELENA’S on High St Bowral (the little lane with Priceline on the corner if approaching from the car park).  For just $10 this unusual stain remover may save you hundreds of dollars!  I no longer have to reupholster my sofas and it’s a genius on carpet ... not to mention clothes.  Make sure you read the directions and I’m sure you won’t be disappointed. Made in Tasmania!
 

• This is one of my favourite gift ideas and it has so many clever uses.  It’s a faux clam shell from PILLOW TALK that comes in several sizes but I really like the smallest one.  I looks great with soap or shells in it but think outside the square for other uses e.g. keys, cedar roses or even a small succulent (faux of course).  Small $20.  

 

• I wouldn’t want to let you down without suggesting an ALDI favourite of mine.  The Salmon Wellington is a blessing to have in the freezer, but make sure you don’t overlook the small 2 pack one.  It’s a godsend when you only want to cook for yourself or if us girls have been out to lunch and we don’t want dinner but we still need to cook for you know who!  Only $5.00 for the 2 pack and it’s delicious.
  

 
Happy shopping and roll on Spring. 
 
Jane

DAILY RESULTS
Saturday 10th July - Stableford. winner - Wendy Burke with 34 pts. r/U - Meeghan Bourne - 27pts (C/B)
Tuesday 13th July. 4BBB V Stableford. Winners with a mammoth 46pts - Maggie McKenzie & Jenny Ogg. R/U - Penny Cuffe & Ellie Scott with 42pts.
Thursday 15th July. Stroke - Medal Rd.
Div 1 Winner - Jan Deane - Nett 73. Virginia Wozniak - Nett 75. Winner of Div 1 Medal - Virginia.
Div 2 - Winner - Di Lindsay - Nett 76. R/U - Ellen Goodwin - Nett 78 (C/B).
Div 3 - Winner - Pat Donoghue - Nett 75. R/U - Sandy Short - Nett 76
Pro Pin - Chris Levy - $67.50
Putts - Jan Deane (27putts), Jan Ferguson (27putts), Sonya Bleakley(29 putts)

WHAT'S COMING UP?
Wattle Day is on 5th August. Please put your names on the sheet in the locker room. If you would like to invite someone from another club, please add them to the list with their Golflink number. Hopefully Greater Sydney will be out of lockdown by then??
Tuesday 20th July - Stableford
Thursday 22nd July - Stroke - GNSW Goodwill Plate - PRESENTATION
Saturday 24th July - Stableford
Tuesday 27th July - GNSW Bowl - 4BBB V Stableford
Thursday 29th July - Stableford/RCGC Challenge Bowl

DO HOPE YOU CAN ALL STAY ON THURSDAY 22ND JULY FOR OUR PRESENTATION

Well that's it for this week. I will leave you with a bit of humour!! Stay safe and stay healthy.

3 LAWS OF GOLF
LAW 1: No matter how bad your last shot was, the worst is yet to come. This law does not expire on the 18th hole, since it has the supernatural tendency to extend over the course of a tournament, a summer and, eventually, a lifetime.

LAW 2: Your best round of golf will be followed almost immediately by your worst round ever. The probability of the latter increases with the number of people you tell about the former.

LAW 3: Brand new golf balls are water-magnetic. Though this cannot be proven in the lab, it is a known fact that the more expensive the golf ball, the greater its attraction to water.

Annie Geddes
Women's Captain.

Well what a fabulous week it has been - weather brilliant, 48 players, great golf and hopefully a lot of fun!!
The buzz in the clubhouse yesterday depicted the absolute delight of being a member at BGC and being part of the inaugural Pamela Tallents Trophy event.
There was quite a bit of competitiveness ....... and a bit of sledging, happening out on the course which showed how much the girls wanted to win for their team. Such rivalry only occurred because we all wanted to be part of the team that won this prestigious Trophy.
WELL DONE WINGECARRIBEE TEAM IN WINNING THE PAMELA TALLENTS TROPHY FOR 2021, ably lead by their Captain WENDY BURKE.
Thank you to Pam for allowing us to put her name on a perpetual trophy - Pam is such a wonderful ambassador for us to have.
The Gibbergunyah team did themselves proud and were only 2 points behind.
WELL DONE GIBBERS, ably lead by their captain DI LINDSAY....... NEXT YEAR??

There are a lot of photos in this blog - I didn't want to miss anyone!! If you would like a copy - please contact me and I will send them to you.

BARB MEAD AND MAGGIE McKENZIE also played, but sadly no photos.

DAILY RESULTS
Saturday 3rd July - Stroke. Winner Sue Harrison with Nett 79. R/U - Marg Horwitz Nett 81.
Tuesday 6th July - PT Trophy Rd 1 4BBB (stableford). Winner for Wingers - Jane Clifford & Leonie Carroll. Winners for Gibbers - Ellie Scott & Suzanne Ayre.

WHAT'S COMING UP?
Saturday 10th July - 3 Ball Aggregate Stableford
Tuesday 13th July - 4BBB on White Course
Thursday 15th July - Stroke Medal Rd #5/President's Cup Rd 3
Tuesday 20th July - Stableford
Thursday 22nd July - Stroke GNSW Goodwill Plate

DON'T FORGET TO PUT YOUR NAMES DOWN FOR WATTLE DAY (5TH AUGUST).
THE SHEET IS IN THE LOCKER ROOM.

The Challenge Bowl is getting towards the pointy end. 3rd Round to be played by Sunday 11th July .....THIS SUNDAY!!

Goulburn Golf Club have their MND Charity Day on Wednesday 14th July. The sheet is in the locker room. There are still a few places left - please contact Margaret Webb if you would like to play - 0408420395.

I will leave you with a photo of our frosty course early yesterday morning.
Once again to you all, thank you for making this week so exciting!!
See you next week.

Annie Geddes
Women's Captain

Here's hoping that we are in for a week of sunny weather!! Please no more rain for a while - all our bags, buggies, shoes and clothes are absolutely filthy!!
Thanks to our wonderful greenkeeper - Matt Morris, who is keeping the course looking as good as he can. 
BE CAREFUL!! There are some patches that are very muddy and slippery - we don't want any accidents. Please keep to the paths as much as possible. 

Thanks to you all for wearing masks and signing in using the QR code. Hopefully NSW Government will lift restrictions next Friday 9th July.

NEW MEMBERS
There has been a flurry of new women members, as mentioned last week. This is wonderful news for BGC and we welcome the following women...
JO FRECKER, MARIANNE LAMPE, RUTH McERLANE, COLLEEN LATTER, ANGELA SOLOMON, GERALDINE HESSEY, MAUREEN FARROW, JULIE WHITE, BRONWYN LYNE, JAN TUITE, MARGARET HODGSON, HEATHER SIDWELL, CHRISTINE LANDRY and CATHERINE NELMES.
If any of the new members would like to chum up with others, please come to the Novice 9 Holes on a Friday morning at 10.30. Meet outside the pro Shop.

THE PAMELA TALLENTS TROPHY
This new event takes place next week on Tuesday 6th and Thursday 8th July. By now, your Captains will have contacted you regarding your team colour and what to wear etc. 
The draw for Tuesday is on the computer and below.
Let's make it a great fun event - full of camaraderie and sporting rivalry!!

RULES
At the moment we have preferred lies 'in the general area'. This means that we mark the ball with a marker or tee and prefer the ball no more than 30cms from where the ball was originally. The general area refers to most of the course except the Tee, Bunkers, Penalty Areas and the Green. In competitions, please make sure that you mark your ball before lifting it. The ball may be cleaned before being replaced.

WHITTAKERS WINNERS
Winter can be very mundane when it comes to the fruit bowl.  I just love the faux limes and lemons from Country Accent and they look amazing bar the citrus aroma. They often sell out, so ask if they are not on display.

·         While you are in the faux frame of mind, have another visit to K Mart and checkout the faux bowls of English buxus in a pale terracotta bowl.  Two would look super on a patio table and at $25 each they are a great gift idea for, dare I say it, Christmas.

·         Priceline get the thumbs up this week for their packets of 10 hand warmers.  They are under the counter at the checkout.  Keep them in your golf bag for those freezing mornings ahead. About $12.
Stay well and enjoy the local shops as we are so lucky they are all open.
Jane

DAILY RESULTS
Saturday 26th June - Winner - Jan Deane with 28pts. R/U - Robyn Foster - 27pts.
Tuesday 29th June - Hi/Lo Foursomes. Winners - Ellie Scott & Jane Clifford with 78 Nett (C/B). R/U - Leonie Carroll & Sonya Bleakley also with 78 Nett. NTP (2nd shot on 4th) - Helen Chadwick & Sharon Rowe.
Thursday 1st July. Stableford on Blue Course. Winner - Jenny Ogg with 36pts. R/U - Robbie McGinnes with 35pts. NTP (2nd Shot on 11th) - Robbie McGinnes.

WHAT'S COMING UP?
Saturday 3rd July - Stroke
Next week - 6th & 8th July - The Pamela Tallents Trophy - 4BBB
Saturday 10th - 3 Ball Aggregate stableford
Tuesday 13th - Mid Winter 4BBB on White Course
Thursday 15th - Stroke Medal Rd #5/ Presidents Cup #3

Don't forget to put your name down for Wattle Day on 5th August. The sign up sheet is in the locker room.

GIRLS GETAWAY
Ellen has been madly organising a "Girls Getway" when our greens are being cored on Monday 6th and Tuesday 7th September. The location that has been chosen is the magnificent Shoalhaven Heads GC and Bangalay Luxury Villas.
Please pop your names down on the sheet in the locker room if you are keen to go. We would love as many of you as possible to come away and share in some fun!!

SHOALHAVEN HEADS GOLF CLUB &
BANGALAY LUXURY VILLAS
MONDAY 6TH SEPTEMBER & TUESDAY 7TH SEPTEMBER 2021
ALL BOWRAL WOMEN GOLFERS WELCOME – NUMBERS SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY.
            OUR COURSE WILL BE CLOSED FOR CORING 6-8 SEPTEMBER SO LET’S HEAD TO THE COAST AND PLAY SOME GOLF ON THE BEAUTIFUL SHOALHAVEN HEADS GOLF COURSE.
CURRENTLY 4 TEE TIMES HAVE BEEN RESERVED – THIS CAN BE AMENDED AS NEEDED
BOOKING AND PAYMENT IN FULL TO BE FINALISED BY 15TH AUGUST 2021
 
OPTION 1: 6TH & 7TH SEPTEMBER
 1 NIGHT ACCOMMODATION AT BANGALAY LUXURY VILLAS* (MUST BE BOOKED AS PAIRS) 
1 GAME OF GOLF INC SHARED CART
PRIZE POOL
COST $270 PER PERSON
OPTION 2: GOLF ONLY 7TH SEPTEMBER
DRIVE DOWN THE MOUNTAIN ON THE DAY – TEE OFF FROM 10 00AM
1 GAME OF GOLF INC CART
PRIZE POOL
COST $75 PER PERSON

Thanks for reading the Blog!
I hope you are as excited as I am about our new event next week - The Pamela Tallents Trophy. Looking forward to seeing all the BLACK and RED ON THE COURSE!!

Enjoy your weekend, and pray for sun, sun, sun!!

Annie Geddes
Women's Captain