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FOURSOMES TROPHY - COURSE SAFETY - WHITE HORSE CUP - BOXMOR TROPHY PRESIDENT V CAPTAIN

12/2/2019

 
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FOURSOMES CHAMPIONSHIPS

This year there will be no qualifying round for the above Championship, Instead it will be decided from an open draw with a sign on sheet in the proshop. Entries will close on Sunday February 24th. The first round must be played by Sunday 10th March. The dates for completion of subsequent rounds including the final series will be confirmed when we know the number of teams entering and the draw is made.
Our membership is growing with some different categories of membership eligible to play who may not be able to play in a qualifying round, which in past years has been played in conjunction with the Patron’s Trophy.
​Foursomes is very popular with many - this change permits greater participation in the Foursomes Club Championship.
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​2018 Winners - Alec Dietsch & Damian Gair



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COURSE SAFETY
There  is a sign (pictured left) at the beginning of the concrete path leading from the 4th green to the three way tee. This sign advises players to be aware there may be players hitting off the 17th tee and not to proceed until the tee is clear. Some players, members and visitors alike either do not see or ignore the sign putting themselves in danger. Soon there will be a STOP sign as well as the current warning sign. 
​Please stop, look and proceed with care.

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PictureAshley Southon,Pat Donoghue,Piero Del Bianco,Simon Owens,Paul Carroll, Paul Pettiford.
WHITE HORSE CUP
Both of our teams competed on Sunday with mixed results. The following tells the story.

On Sun, Feb 10, 2019 at 6:36 PM Grant Blanchard <grant.blanchard@bigpond.com> wrote:
On a beautiful day in Jamberoo Bowral 2 managed to hold Lnks Shell Cove 2 to a Draw.

Links Shell Cove were coming off a 4-2 win in the first round and
entered the competition hoping to increase their lead with another win.
No Chance!!
Paul Carrol 4/2, Ashley Southon 3/2 and Piero Dal Bianco 1 up killed
their chances.
Simon Weston, Paul Pettiford and Pat Donoghue fought hard but were
pipped at the post.
Congratulations to the team - well done.

Our next match is at Sussex Inlet starting 9.10 on February 24.
The two Pauls (Carroll and Pettiford) are not available for this game so
Phillip Jeffery and Peter Shortle come off the bench to complete the
team of 6.

May we continue to improve...

Grant Blanchard


David Burgess and his team didn’t fare so well going down to Links Shell Cove 5 to 1 at Jamberoo.
This was their first match of the season having a bye last week.
Beware the wounded golfer! Whoever their opponents are next round had better be afraid….very afraid!



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BOXMOR TROPHY - PRESIDENT v CAPTAIN

This Trophy originated in 1979 when two good friends Ted Box and Joe Morrison, both long serving club members turned 80 years of age. A special competition was created, with half the field playing for Ted Box and the other half for Joe Morrison. A dinner was held after the match and and was so enjoyable that it became a Club tradition and is now the President's team versus the Captain’s team.
Teams then were selected by the president and the captain by a method of alternate choices. The match was played as 4BBB match play.

For some time now there is no dinner after the match and the trophy is played as a 4BBB stableford and the teams are selected by personal preference on the day. These changes   in no way detract from the occasion.
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Saturday February 9th 2019 saw this prestigious trophy contested under blue skies but with quite blustery conditions which became stronger as the day progressed considerably disadvantaging the afternoon players.
Believers and followers of Karma And Zen are convinced the result of the event was preordained that the president's team would be victorious.  A clear cut win 11 matches to 8 with 4 halved.
Our President is stepping down this year after 4 years as president and 3 years as captain before that.
Am I sorry my team has relinquished the trophy? Yes, however I think it fitting the president's team was able to send Kevin out as a winner. So in light of this I will not be requesting a recount or querying the distribution of preferences.

Congratulation Kevin on your teams win and thanks for guiding our club to its current solid position during your tenure as President.



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ARTHUR BRASSEY TROPHY

7/2/2019

 
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PLAYING DATES

First Round - by March 3rd

Second Round - by March 17th

Quarter Finals - by April 7th

Semi Finals - by April 21st

FINAL - On Sunday April 28th



Local Rule 14th Hole - GUR 6th Hole - Course Matters- Course Safety - Dad's Army - White Horse Cup - Coming Events

29/1/2019

 
Local Rule 14th Hole
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Drop Zone 14th Hole


LOCAL RULE E6



LINE of PLAY RELIEF for PROTECTIVE FENCE.


DURING THE PLAY OF THE 14TH HOLE, IF THE PROTECTIVE FENCE ON THE 15TH HOLE IS ON THE PLAYERS LINE OF PLAY:

  • THE PLAYER MAY TAKE FREE RELIEF BY DROPPING A BALL IN AND PLAYING IT FROM THE DROPPING ZONE AT THE NORTHERN END OF THE FENCE INDICATED BY A WHITE PEG MARKED “DROP ZONE”
  • BUT THIS RELIEF IS ALLOWED ONLY IF THE BALL IS IN PLAY NEARER THE HOLE THAN WHERE THE DROPPING ZONE IS LOCATED
  • (See Rule 14.3)
  • Penalty for Playing Ball from a Wrong Place in Breach of local Rule: General Penalty Under Rule 14.7a.

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GUR 6th Hole

The mound of soil beside the 6th green has been moved to a position behind the green temporarily causing an area of abnormal ground conditions which is to be played as compulsory GUR . There are three drop zones in place clearly marked if a players ball comes to rest in the GUR area. Players must choose the zone at the nearest point of release to their ball, not nearer the hole. Our bobcat is undergoing repairs and as soon as Damian has it back in action work will recommence on the mounding around the back of the green.

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COURSE MATTERS
  • The extension of the 12th fairway is progressing satisfactorily however has been held back a little by the extreme hot weather we have been experiencing over the past few weeks. Due to this Damian will be doing some remedial work and as such the teeing of balls that come to rest on the new section will continue until further advised.
  • Work on the 4th fairway has been suspended until March/April when more favourable conditions should prevail. The irrigation system has been extended and connected. Damian may turn this on from time to time to see if it may produce some better conditions until we can commence the full extension work.
  • The mounding on the 18th has been completed and as above will be seeded when more favourable conditions exist.
  • Work on the mounding behind the 6 hole has been temporarily delayed until our bobcat comes out of intensive care which should be a matter of days not weeks.

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COURSE SAFETY - THE GAME, PLAYER CONDUCT AND THE RULES -
RULE 1.2 Standard of Player Conduct.

1.2a Conduct Expected of all Players.
All players are expected to play in the spirit of the game:
  • Acting with integrity - for example , by following the Rules, applying all penalties, and being honest in all aspects of play.
  • Showing consideration to all players - 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. 
There is no penalty under the Rules for failing to act this way, except that the Committee may disqualify a player for acting contrary to the spirit of the game if it finds the player has committed serious misconduct.

The above rule applies to all golfers who play our or any course. We all play the game of golf for recreation and enjoyment 
​Just recently we have had complaints of players hitting up on other players , putting them in danger. Please make sure other players are out of your range before playing a shot. We have at least  five holes that have blind spots where extra care must be taken.


DAD'S ARMY

The photo below was taken after our courageous and valiant "band of brothers" claimed victory in their latest mission to retake our flagpole and garden area which was under the threat of being overrun by an insurgent group of miscellaneous noxious weeds and thistles.
Led by their intrepid leader Anton Sanger these gentlemen do a wonderful job around the course assisting Damian doing chores to keep BGC in the pristine condition we have come to expect. However they are always looking for new recruits. If anyone has a spare hour or two on a Thursday morning please contact Anton who I am sure will welcome you with open arms.
​A side benefit in joining the Army is coffee and a snack provided by Regina Dad's Army's pin up girl. (are you allowed to say this anymore!)
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WHITE HORSE CUP
We were host club to the opening round of the 2019 White Horse Cup. The following is a report provided by Don Barker our Pennant Co-coordinator 
 Sunday 3-2-19 saw the first clash of the season in the White Horse Cup.
 
In Division 2, Bowral team 1 had a resounding victory over Sussex Inlet, winning 4 matches and squaring 2, resulting in a 5 to 1 win.
Congratulations Team 1- a very promising start.
In other matches, Moss Vale defeated Links Shell Cove - 4 matches to 2 and Jamberoo defeated The Heads - 6 nil.
 
In Division 4, Bowral 2 had a bye, Links shell Cove 2 defeated  Sussex Inlet - 4 matches to 2, and The Heads 2 defeated Jamberoo -  3.5 matches to 2.5
Bowral Team 2 will have their chance to shine at Jamberoo next week when they encounter Links Shell Cove 2
Go well Bowral 2 !
 
Bowral Golf Club hosted both divisions, two and four, in clear sunny weather. Playing in twos the field moved well enough but was surprisingly, a little slow.
A very special thanks must go to Grant Blanchard who worked tirelessly all day, firstly starting the field, then, that done, immediately changed hats to become BBQ chef as the first groups came in , then slaved away until the last in was fed.
Thank you Grant – your efforts made the day a great success.
 
The new result reporting system “ golf Box “ is now in its second year and is working well. Those interested can now access pennant results on Golf Illawarra’s web site immediately they are submitted.
 
There were numerous compliments expressed about our golf course, and it was obvious that our visitors ( 56 in total ) were very favourably impressed.
Thank you Damien and your team.
 
Regards
Don Barker
Pennant Coordinator

My thanks to Don who has occupied this position for the past few years. He works tirelessly to make sure our two teams are well represented for the duration of the competition. Ably assisted by his two captains Grant Blanchard and David Burgess. Grant on Sunday took on the job of starter and when he had all the teams on the course he fired up the BBQ and cooked the sausages and onions to feed the players when they finished their rounds. Both Don and Grant were on  duty from 7.00am until after 2.00pm, a long day. My thanks to them both, without people like you our club. My thanks also to James and Alexia (Pedro) who were on duty for the day. 

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STUART DENHOLM IS RETIRING

After many years Stuart is retiring to Port Macquarie, his old stamping grounds, to bask in tropical sunshine  all year round (he hopes).
With his unfailing good humour and vast knowledge of golf Stuart has been a great asset to our club in the proshop and on the course. Immensely popular  with both members and visitors alike  his presence will be sorely missed. There is a donation box on the bar if anyone wishes to contribute to a farewell gift for Stuart and farewell drinks will be held for him in the clubhouse on February 22nd.
​Personally Stuart has been a great help to me both as Captain and as a golfing member. I wish you well and will miss you my friend.

COMING EVENTS.
  • Arthur Brassey handicap matchplay entries close tomorrow
  • Saturday 9th February. -  President v Captain Trophy. Players must indicate which team they wish to represent when paying their comp fees.
  • Saturday 16th February - Jock Rossell Trophy Aggregate par x 2. - Bill Chrystal Trophy for left handers
  • Foursomes Championship - This year there will be a sign up sheet for those teams wishing to play in this Championship closing on Sunday March 17th. The sign up sheet will be in the pro shop next week.
  • Friday 22nd - Farewell drinks for Stuart Denholm.
  • Saturday 23rd February - Patrons Trophy - handicap foursome
  • Sunday 10th February - Jazz
  • Sunday 24th February - Jazz


LOCAL RULES TO CONFORM WITH THE NEW RULES THAT CAME INTO EFFECT ON JANUARY 1st 2019

25/1/2019

 
LOCAL RULE  E - 5
  • BALL NOT FOUND
  • BALL OUT OF BOUNDS
  • BALL NOT FOUND OR OUT OF BOUNDS CLOSE TO GREEN

When a provisional ball has not been played, significant issues with pace of play can result for a player needing to take stroke-and-distance relief for a ball that is out of bounds or cannot be found. 
The purpose of this local rule is  to provide an extra relief option that allows a player to play on without returning to the location of the previous stroke.
This option allows the player to drop in a large area between the point where the ball is estimated to have come to rest or gone out of bounds and the edge of the fairway of the hole being played that is not nearer the hole.
The player gets two penalty strokes when using this relief option. This means the relief is comparable to what could have been achieved if the player had taken stroke-and-distance relief.   

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