BUT - the best news is I have my laptop back, so there will be plenty of photos on this week's blog and Whittaker's Winners are back!
Even though we have only played a 9-hole comp this week, it was reasonable fun on Tuesday after we aquaplaned the 1st, 2nd and 3rd holes! However, as Dave said in the Captain's blog - Matt has done a fantastic job with the greens - thanks Matt and his team.
I am sure that very soon the course will be back to pristine condition, as it was back in November 2021 when the following photo (16th Fairway) was taken ...... remember those days?
We have also re-jigged the Knockout Schedule as, with more rain due next week, it is doubtful that we will be able to play our Challenge Bowl and Jubilee Foursomes Matches by the end of May. Please click on the link below to view the new schedule or look on the locker room noticeboard.
knockout_schedule_2022_3.pdf |
This much anticipated event is now being held on FRIDAY 3RD JUNE AT GOULBURN GOLF COURSE.
We need 12 players to participate in this event and at the moment we only have 9 players - these are - JANE CLIFFORD, SUE FLAXMAN, LEONIE POULTON, SUZANNE AYRE, ELLEN NEALE, ELLEN GOODWIN, JILL MALONE, ANNIE GEDDES, PAM BARKER(IF CARTS ARE ALLOWED).
If you are keen to play, please contact me via email or phone. Many Thanks.
It's always such a great day, and the Goulburn Gals put on a wonderful morning tea - you would be silly not to play!!! Their course is also DRY!!!
Message from Kevin Kenny -
If you have not picked up your Club Shirt from the Pro Shop - please do so by the end of next week.
PENNANTS
It is with much sadness, that I have to announce that our BRONZE SHEILA BEAUTIES came second to Royal Canberra G.C in their Semi-Finals at Belconnen yesterday. The girls have done SO well this year, and are to be congratulated on their success in the 2022 season. Every week they have driven down to Canberra and represented Bowral Golf Club splendidly - well done to you all.
The 2022 Sheilas were Jane Clifford (Pennant Captain), Sue Flaxman, Emma Fernandez, Sally-Anne Ferguson, Ellen Goodwin, Jill Malone, Kate Wegmuller, Jan Tuite and Andrea Tomlin.
The team that was chosen to play in the semis were Jill Malone, Ellen Goodwin, Jane Clifford, Sally-Anne Ferguson and Kate Wegmuller. Here they are...
Only one more round to go - next Friday at either Moss Vale or Goulburn - yet to be decided.
Thanks go to all of the Plate team members who have travelled to Canberra every week. They are Suzanne Ayre (Pennant Captain), Alison Mooney, Leonie Poulton, Annie Geddes, Helen Egan, Jill Malone, Barb Clayton and Clare Stanham.
Good Luck next week!
Only one 9-hole competition was played this week - Tuesday 3rd May.
There were some great scores on the day - I think Jill and Ellen have been practicing in the mud on the sly!! Well done gals!
Winner - Jill Malone with 17pts (c/b)
R/U - Ellen Neale - 17pts.
NTP (2nd shot) on 4th - Anne Keys.
We have 8 visitors from Roseville playing on Tuesday 10th May - thanks to all those girls who have put their names down to play with them. At the moment, we are not sure if we will play a 9-hole or 18-hole competition. Please check booking sheet on Monday.
In the latest Rules Newsletter from the R&A, there are some interesting articles relating to Weather Conditions and Updated Clarification of Rules.
To subscribe to the R&A Newsletter, click on the following link randa.org
FROM THE R&A NEWSLETTER.... Interesting Reading....
What options are available to Committees Once Play Has Been Suspended?
Match Play
In match play, a round should not be cancelled once play has begun as both players in a match are playing in identical conditions, without one player having an advantage over the other. When the Committee has suspended play, they should resume play as soon as it is fair and reasonable to play again. When a match is being played by arrangement and the players have several days or weeks in which to play a match, the players may either resume play as soon as it is fair and reasonable to play again, or they may agree to resume play at a later date. Whether play is being resumed on the same day or another day, it is important to remember that the match resumes play from where it was suspended rather than starting the match again.
Stroke Play
In stroke play there is no set guidance for when a Committee should cancel a round. The proper action depends on the circumstances in each case and is left to the judgement of the Committee.
A Committee should only cancel a round when it would be unfair not to do so. If a small group of players tee off in extremely bad weather conditions, and conditions only get worse as the day progresses to the extent that play is suspended and further play on that day is impossible (and if the conditions the following day when play will resume are ideal), it is only fair that the Committee cancel the round.
It is important to note, when a round is cancelled, all scores and penalties during that round are cancelled, which would also include disqualification penalties. However, if a player is disqualified for serious misconduct (Rule 1.2) or for a breach of the Committee’s Code of Conduct, that disqualification should not be cancelled.
One of the frequently asked questions we receive in Stroke Play is whether a result can be declared if over 50% of the field have completed their rounds?
The answer to this common misconception is no. Even if all but one group in a stroke play competition have completed their round before play is suspended, the Committee should not base a result on the completed scores as all players should have the opportunity to finish their round. Similarly, the Committee should not announce the result based on only 9 holes, say, when the competition was being run as an 18-hole event. Instead, the Committee should resume play at the next available time to achieve a result or alternatively the Committee may cancel the round and reschedule the competition for another date.
For further guidance on Suspensions and Resumptions of play see Rule 5.7 and Section 6E of the Committee Procedures.
WHITTAKER'S WINNERS
- UNIQLO - It’s getting very close to the "warm woollies time" on the golf course and Uniqlo are always a favourite for their cashmere range of knitwear. Their basic range are on sale i.e. crew necks and v-necks for $99. The ‘middle gauge’ range is about double but still it’s hard to beat. Don’t forget to look at the Heattech range of tops and pants as they too are a Winner for golf.
- Bendooley Estate Larder - I just love the Asian Coleslaw from this terrific speciality deli. I made the mistake of having the delicious dressing put on it whereas I should have asked for it separately because the very generous ‘medium’ size for $15 was more than I needed and as it was dressed it needed to be consumed the same day!
- Bendooley Estate Larder – I’m sure many of you are familiar with the English Pork Pies. They are very unusual in that they must be eaten cold! The pastry is superb and they are not huge but I think you’ll struggle to eat one on your own. I have been addicted to them for years. An English girl from Paddington, Sue Padget made them from home and built up a very successful business selling for e.g. to David Jones Food Hall and other gourmet delis. They still carry her name, Padget’s Pies. I won’t have to wait until I go to Sydney now as The Larder sells them. Fantastic for me!
As always, some fantastic ideas from Jane! Certainly needed the Uniqlo Heattech skivvies on this week!
On a trip to Tarthra a couple of months ago, this sign took my fancy! It's really pertinent now re playing our golf isn't it? Will I, Won't I?
Thursday 12th May - 4BBB V Stableford. The GNSW Bowl has been rescheduled to Tuesday 14th June
Saturday 14th May - Stroke
Tuesday 17th May - Stableford
Thursday 19th May - Stroke. Medal Rd 2/ McLeish Cup Rd 1
DON'T FORGET TO PUT YOUR ENTRIES IN FOR THE VWGA TOURNAMENT @ BOWRAL ON MONDAY 12TH SEPTEMBER & TUESDAY 13TH SEPTEMBER.
ALSO THE CSGA VETS DAY @ GOULBURN ON MONDAY 23RD MAY IS STILL OPEN.
Let's hope we get some golf in next week. If it's raining again on Thursday, we will organise VIRTUAL GOLF and lunch.
Hope to see you next week. Stay warm and dry.
Annie
Do you remember The 2 Ronnies - here's one of Ronnie Corbett's famous jokes!!