The temporary Cart Course has been terrific - a huge thank you to the boys and Dad's Army.
HOWEVER ...... from tomorrow, Saturday 18th June, we will be back playing on our normal 18 hole course. So next Tuesday 21st and Thursday 23rd will be on the normal 18 hole course - SEE YOU ON THE 1ST!
Next week's events will NOT be handicapped - the rough still needs some work.
What a lovely Meet & Greet session we had last night. So good to see so many members and prospective NEW members.
We had a very informative talk from Dave Burgess re the new drainage solutions - thanks Dave - let's hope it all works out as planned.
On Monday 20th June, Virginia and I will be taking the NEWBIES out for a "Walk the Course" session. Please meet at the Pro Shop at 10.15am. We will only be walking the 1st and 18th, talking about Penalty Areas, Tee Boxes, Etiquette on Greens etc.
Everyone is welcome!!
SLOW PLAY
HERE WE GO AGAIN!!
In this cold weather, the last thing we want to do is stand around waiting to hit our balls, either off the tees or on the fairways. PLEASE adhere to our Slow Play policy - keep up with the group in front.
Golf's New Rules: Major Changes USGA
New Rule: Rule 5.6 encourages prompt pace of play by recommending that:
- Players should recognize that their pace of play affects others and they should play promptly throughout the round (such as by preparing in advance for each stroke and moving promptly between strokes and in going to the next tee),
- A player should make a stroke in no more than 40 seconds (and usually in less time) after the player is able to play without interference or distraction, and
- Committees should adopt a Pace of Play Policy
Reasons for Change:
By giving players affirmative guidance, support and encouragement on prompt play, these Rule changes help in:
- Setting expectations for both beginners and experienced players on what types of behavior are considered prompt play, including the maximum amount of time it should normally take to make a stroke, and
- Encouraging players to play faster by confirming that it is proper to play out of turn in stroke play when it is safe and responsible to do so (that is, to play “ready golf”).
Well it’s a real mixed bag of things for the Winner this week and well may you laugh! It feels so good to know there is golf back on the agenda, and I know we are all looking forward to some exercise and social contact.
Down to business….
- Woolworths - I was very surprised to hear that very few of you have heard of Lup Chong. Being a Melbourne girl by birth we were brought up on Chinese food on Sunday nights with and entrée or two of Lup Chong. It’s a Chinese sausage but like no other! It has multiple uses but it’s commonly served as an entrée with chopped shallots and Soy Sauce. Don’t expect to find it on menus in NSW - but don’t ask me why! Make sure you cut it thinly and on the bias. Luckily for me and hopefully you, you can buy it in the International section at Woolies and probably Coles. It’s sometimes unavailable but it always reappears. Add it to fried rice or an omelette for example, but it’s just wonderful as an entrée. Yes I know it’s probably not that good for you but just occasionally we need to lash out! It needs to be heated through very well, until it becomes translucent. It really is fabulous.
- HEM – Oh my goodness what a beautiful shop, and luckily for all of us they stock ‘Johnny Was’. Now I know we are not talking bargains here but think of it this way……I have just saved a lot of money by not having a sentimental chair reupholstered. I have deliberated over this chair, as it is not entirely my scene, but as I said it has sentimental value to me. Fortunately I held off reupholstering it and bought a Johnny Was Blanket that is so stunning I just want to sit in the chair all day. It’s in a luxurious reversible velvet with two totally different looks. I’m currently displaying the winter look! Our own Di Lindsay will help you choose, she is a style queen!
- Pillow Talk - This shop always seems to have such hidden gems. I have recently replaced any of my cushions that had polyester inserts with feather ones. These inserts, sold separately, are hard to find. The cushions will no longer slide down the sofas, but will sit snuggly on them, particularly the leather sofas. They will look so much more inviting, especially with the dip strategically placed in the centre!
Happy shopping.
Jane x
Tuesday 14th June - GNSW 4BBB v Stableford.
Winners - Jan Tuite & Penny McKenna with 43pts. These results have been sent to GNSW - good luck girls!
R/U's - Jane Clifford & Carol Warner with 42pts.
NTP (2nd Shot) on 12th - Carol Warner. Pro Pin - Di Lindsay
Thursday 16th June - Qualifying Rd for Barbara McCarthy Trophy (divs 1 & 2) and Rosevale Plate (div 3).
Overall Winner - Di Lindsay with 39pts. R/u - Jane Clifford with 37pts
NTP (2nd Shot) on 12th - Ellen Goodwin. Pro Pin - Di Lindsay ... AGAIN!!
9 HOLE COMP - Winner - Penny Cuffe with 16pts. R/U - Clare Stanham with 15pts (c/b).
The Draw for Barbara McCarthy and Rosevale Plate Match Play is as follows..
Barbara McCarthy
1 v 8 - Jane Clifford V Jan Tuite
2 v 7 - Jill Scott V Pam Barker
3 v 6 - Ellen Goodwin V Marg Anthony
4 v 5 - Wendy Burke V Leonie Carroll
Rosevale Plate
1 - Di Lindsay - BYE
2 v 5 - Barb Mead V Jane Whittaker
3 v 4 - Sharon Rowe V Penny McKenna
First Round Match should be played by Sunday 24th July 2022.
Congratulations to you all!
Tuesday 21st June - 3BBB v Stableford
Thursday 23rd June - Bernadette Brown Memorial Trophy
Saturday 25th June - Stableford
Tuesday 28th June - Stableford Multiplier - pairs
Thursday 30th June - Stroke. Medal Rd #2/McLeish Cup#1 and VWGA Country Championships. PLUS PRESENTATION AFTER GOLF - WE WOULD LOVE YOU ALL TO STAY AND CELEBRATE WITH THE WINNERS!
Could you please check with Ellen Goodwin or myself, if you have paid the $30 entry fee to extra events throughout the year. With the medal round, VWGA Country Championships and Goodwill Plate coming up, you don't want to miss out on claiming your prize!!
We have lovely new Medals (ball markers) which will be awarded on Thursday 30th June.
We, hopefully, will not end up with our pants covered in mud, as shown in the photo of Leonie on Tuesday - we were only helping some damsels in distress!!
Keep warm, travel safely and enjoy your weekends.
Annie