CAPTAIN'S BLOG - NEWS

Coming Events - Course
The recent course closure has created minor mayhem with the playing calendar. The following is a summary of the changes. Please refer to the online calendar for up-to-date fixtures.

• The Patron's Trophy will be held on Saturday 17th April. This event also serves as the qualification process for the Club Foursomes Championships. The top 8 placed teams will progress into a knockout playoff. The 1/4 final matches must be completed before Sunday 6th June, the semi final will be held on Sunday the 4th July and the final (36 holes) will be held on Sunday 11th July.
• The Arthur Brassey knockout completion dates have been slid. The first round must now be completed by Sunday 4th April, the 1/4 finals by Sunday 9th May. The semi final will be held on Sunday 16th May and the final will be played mid-morning on Saturday 22nd May. 
• Saturday 10th April is the medal day in conjunction with the Austen Richardson Tankard.
• Sunday 11th April is our Jubilee Cup, an open NSWGA Vardon and Senior Vardon event. The competition a scratch event (with a handicap event held in conjunction) and is open to players with a maximum AGU handicap of 12. Entry forms are available on the main notice board. Cost is $55 which includes lunch.
• Wednesday 14th April is the Boxmor Trophy. This event pits the President's team against the Captain's team. Last outing saw the Captain take the trophy and as this will be my last trophy event as Captain, I'm sure the President will be similarly generous with the outcome!! The format is 4BBB stableford. The usual prizes are on offer plus each member of the winning team will receive a ball. The trophy will be decided by aggregating the top 10 pairs for each team. To book for a place in the President's team use slot 1 or 2 on the booking sheet, and slot 3 or 4 on the sheet if you wish to play on the winning (oops! I mean Captain's) team. Contact the pro shop for assistance if necessary.
• Saturday 1st May is medal day in conjunction with the President's Trophy. This is the prelude to the Anniversary Dinner, which is held later that evening.

Coming Events - Clubhouse
The following posters highlight the events which are being held over the coming months. Please check with the club for booking availability, as slots fill fast.

Those of you with a keen eye might have noticed that the carpet in the Oxley room has been replaced. Thanks to a super effort from Kevin and Tim, the room looks greatly improved.

Recent Results
The inclement weather precluded any competition play over the reporting period. A reminder to those players vying for the Summer Eclectic that this coming Wednesday is the final day to have an effect on your score. The Winter version will be delayed until the implementation of the Mi Club computer upgrade, has been completed in May.

The Rules Quiz
This coming Saturday will see a return to presentations after the rain. The question for this presentation can be located in my blog of 8th March. Come along and try your luck. The putter has been looking very lonely and unused hanging above the Members' lounge.

​A Little Humour




​Now Go out and Enjoy a Game of Golf !!!

Coming Events - Course

The following changes have been added to the playing calendar. Members are urged to check the calendar regularly to confirm future changes.

• The Patron's Trophy event (which also forms the qualifying for the Club Championships in Foursomes) was scheduled for this coming Saturday, but has been moved to Saturday 17th April. The 1/4 final of the Club Championship Foursomes is on the following day Sunday 18th April. The semi final will be held on Saturday 24th and the final on Saturday 8th May  between the morning and afternoon competition fields.
• The closing date for round 1 of the Arthur Brassey Knockout has been extended until Sunday 4th April. Round 2 has been extended until the 25th April and the 1/4 final will be played by the 9th May.
• The Boxmor Trophy (President V Captain) will be played on the Wednesday 14th April to allow the event to be staged before the AGM the following day.
• The Jubilee Cup is scheduled for Sunday 11th April. This is a scratch Vardon event and is open to players with an AGU handicap of 12 or less. There is a Senior event within the main event. Entry is open now and a fee of $55 is payable with the application form (includes lunch). Applications close on Tuesday 6th April.

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Coming Events - Clubhouse

Upcoming Social EventsGood afternoon,

Please see below the latest upcoming events flyer.  Details are also kept up to date on the club's website.

Please book by phoning the bar on 48611042 (option 2)

Very Kind regards,

Tim Davis
Assistant Manager

​Takeaway Menu
Good morning everyone,

This week, we are offering takeaway meals for pick-up day on Friday 26 March 2021.

2-course Meal  ($25 for members, $30 for non-members)

Main: Beef Goulash with Baby Chat Potatoes and Pea Puree

Dessert:  Citrus Tart

We are offering our entire wine list for takeaway at a 10% discount. 

Please order by emailing events.at.bgc@gmail.com or phoning 48611042 (option 4), with the number of meals and selections.  Orders must be received by 5pm on Tuesday 23 March 2021.

Collection times will be staggered and I will advise of your time for pick up.  Please collect from Bowral Golf Club, enter the clubhouse located at the corner of Kangaloon Rd and David St, Bowral.

Feel free to forward this to family, friends or anyone you think might be interested.  

Recent Results

Wednesday 17th March. St Patrick's Day. Despite some inclement weather, 75 players turned out for the inaugural staging of this event. Thanks to Kevin Kenny, Simon Kemp, John Mulholland and Vince O'Connor for kindly providing the prizes for the winning team. Thanks also to those players who dressed up to show their support. The winning team was comprised of Patrick Lane, Wayne Ison, Bruce Frankland and Chris Harvey and they won with a score of 85 points on a count back from the team of Terry Downing, Norris Dudgeon, Roberto Ratalino and Chris Kunz. As is the usual case, any prizes not collected at the presentation are held at the bar.
​The Eagle's Nest was not emptied, the NTP 11th was won by John Ferguson and the Pro pin by Roberto Ratalino. We enjoyed the company of a visitor from Warringah GC.

​As a result of the terrible weather, no further competitions were held over the past week.

The Rules Quiz
​The question asked in my #99th blog will be posed at the next Saturday presentation. Go back and have a read (and read the other blogs as well!!).

In This Issue

• Remembering the 1st Blog
• Course Update
• Coming Events - Course

                                       - Clubhouse

• Whitehorse Cup
• Recent Results
• Rules Quiz
• A little Humour

The First Blog.
The following is an extract of my welcome letter in the 1st blog dated Monday 8th April 2019.
"I will continue to drive golf at our club into the future, but will do so whilst being mindful of the history and traditional values which have formed the club thus far. I believe my role is to represent the game for all our golfers, not just a select few. I don't rush to decisions but I'm not averse to change if I consider the change will benefit golf at BGC".
So, did I change things at all, or are things just as they were 2 years ago? You decide.

- Clubhouse

Please see below the latest upcoming events flyer.  Details are also kept up to date on the club's website.

Please book by phoning the bar on 48611042 (option 2)

Very Kind regards,

Tim Davis
Assistant Manager
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Whitehorse Cup
The following competition report was received from Don Barker.
On Sunday 14th March, Bowral 1 played Moss Vale 2 at St George's Basin Golf Club in very poor weather conditions. Unfortunately, Bowral 1 lost the event with a score of 2 1/2 to 4 1/2. As a result Bowral have been knocked out and Moss Vale will progress to the semi finals.
Congratulations to all the guys who represented the club throughout the competition. They gave a fine account of themselves and of our club. Well done, and bring on next year.

Recents Results

Wednesday 10th March. The Greens Keepers took their revenge with some challenging pin locations. 60 players in the field with the team of Darryl Purchase (1), Tony Fitzpatrick(11) and Don Barker (21) [5 1/2] scoring a nett 55 1/2 to win. In second place was the team of David Scholes (23), Eugene O'Sullivan (23) and Bob Moore (31) [12 5/6] with a nett 57 1/6.
The Eagle's Nest was won by Alan Lindsay for 2 balls. The NTP 11th was won by Brad Johnson and the Pro pin by Jim Larkin. Balls were won down to nett 59.

Friday 12th March. The "Nugget". Following a wet start to the day the weather cleared and gave the golfers a fine afternoon. 13 players in the field (12 Men and 1 Woman). 1). Stephen Heywood (33) 22 points. 2). Grant Blanchard (30) 21 points. 3). Robert James (21) 20 points via a count back from Chris Chui (30). Balls were won down to 17 points via count back and the NTP 6th was not won.

Saturday 13th March. A windy and wet day with 85 players in the field. Eugene O'Sullivan (23) posted a fine 42 points to claim the day from Colin Weatherby (27) with 40 points. The Eagle's nest was not won and will jackpot to 8 balls next Saturday. The NTP 11th was won by Eugene O'Sullivan and the Pro pin by Henry Farrell. Balls were won down to 35 points via count back and we welcomed visitors from Russell Vale, Gordon and Heidelburg Golf Clubs.

Sunday 14th March. Just 4 players in the field. Scott Olding (9) claimed the prize with 34 points.

Monday 15th March. "Monday Madness". 12 players in the field (11 men and 1 woman). James Nethersole (41) posted 22 points to win the 9-hole event from Eddie Jones (22) with 21 points. Balls down to 17 points via count back.

The Rules Quiz.
There will be a presentation following the Warwick Armstrong Cup next saturday and presentations will return to the old routine from then forwards.
Please go back to my previous blog and refer to the question shown, do your preparation and come to the presentation and try your luck!!

A Little Humour



​Now Go Out and Enjoy a Game of Golf !!!

​Coming Events - Golf

• Wednesday 10th March is the Greens Keepers Revenge 3 person Ambrose.
• Wednesday 17th March is the St Patrick's Day Irish 4 ball event.
• Saturday 20th is the next Trophy event with the Warwick Armstrong Cup. There will be a presentation after this event, and the presentations will then revert to what they were before Covid changed everything. Wednesday and Saturday presentations will return after nearly 12 months!!
• Saturday 27th March is the Patron's Trophy, which also serves as the qualifying round for the Club Championships in Foursomes knockout.
• Sunday 28th March is the last day for completion of the first round of the Arthur Brassey Handicap Matchplay knockout.
• The BGC Annual General Meeting will be held in the clubhouse on the evening of 15th April.

Coming Events - Clubhouse

The following email covers the coming social events to be held in the clubhouse.

​Upcoming Social Events
Good morning,

Please see below the latest upcoming events flyer.  Details are also kept up to date on the club's website.

Please book by phoning the bar on 48611042 (option 2)

Very Kind regards,

Tim Davis
Assistant Manager

Whitehorse Cup
Congratulations to the members of the BGC #1 team who successfully made their way through the elimination final with a great 5 matches to 2 win against The Grange. The match was played at the Jamberoo GC and featured several matches being determined at the 18th green. Good luck to the team for next Sunday as they play a 1/4 final against Moss Vale #2 at St Georges Basin GC.

The Whale's Tooth
This Trophy competition is an annual event between BGC and The Australian GC. This has ensured that the two clubs maintain the very close association which has been fostered since the 1930's. In the 1960's the event was formalised by Royce Jeffries (The AGC) and Harry Murdoch (BGC) and the trophy was produced by BGC following the first event. The original Trophy was lost in a fire which destroyed the AGC clubhouse in 1982 and was replaced with the current one. The event alternates each year, and this year was hosted in magnificent style by The AGC.

The event of the day consisted of a number of 4BBB competitions which provided 1 point to the appropriate team for a win and 1/2 a point for a tie. After the completion of the event the final score was 11 matches to 5, in favour of The Australian GC. Congratulations to everyone for a very close-fought competition with many matches being decided by just one point. Congratulations to the pairing of John Mulholland and Brian Hanrahan who were the best placed BGC team with a match winning score of 42 points. Congratulations to the other winning team members, Russell and Meeghan Bourne, Will Clayton and Jim Phillips, Christine Levy and Netti Buchanan, and Maggie McKenzie and Julie Jeffery. Congratulations also to Ray Clayton, who participated in his 50th Whale's Tooth competition.

Recent Results

Wednesday 3rd March. Autumn brought with it some beautiful weather. 76 players turned out for the single Stableford event, which was won by John Mulholland (8) on a count back with 39 points.
Best 'A' grade score went to Phil Joshua (13) with 39 points.
Best 'B' grade score went to Wayne Ison (23) with 38 points.
Best 'C' grader score went to Bill Hiller (28) with 39 points. 
The Eagle was not troubled and there will be 2 balls on offer next week.
The NTP 11th was won by Terry Downing and the Pro pin by David Bickford. Balls were won down to 34 points via a count back and we welcomed a visitor from Warnambool GC.

Friday 9th March. The "Nugget". Another awesome day with 21 players in the 9-hole competition (17 Men and 4 Women).

1. Scott Olding (10) 23 points
2. Brad Johnson (7) 22 points
3. Mim Poolman (29) 21 points
4. James Rowe (7) 20 points.

The NTP 6th was not won and balls were won down to 17 points via a count back.

Saturday 6th March. March Medal Day with the course in magnificent condition. The extended 3rd and 7th tees were brought into play for their first competition outing. These tees will be used for all stroke rounds in the future. 93 players in the field.
'A' Grade Medal : Dick Hiser (11) nett 67,      runner-up Tony Hobson (15) nett 68 via count back.
'B' Grade Medal : Tom Dunlop (22) nett 62,  runner-up William Capel (23) nett 64
'C' Grade Medal : Bob Moore (31) nett 70     runner-up Tony Dick (28) nett 71
The Scratch winner was Jimmy Pinkstone (5) with 74.
The Eagle's nest was not won and will jackpot to 6 balls next week. The NTP 11th was won by Les Brooker and the Pro pin by John Ferguson. Balls were won down to nett 72 via count back. We welcomed visitors from Eastlakes, Liverpool, Warnambool and Royal Sydney GCs.

Sunday 7th March. A field of 18 players (16 Men and 2 women). James Rowe (9) posted 38 points to win the event, while balls were won down to 33 points via a count back.

The Rules Quiz.
Last Blog I asked a series of questions which relate to Score card procedures. Specifically, what were the responsibilities of : The Player, The Marker and the Committee (the club).
Essentially, the Player is responsible for 3 items on a score card. 1. Ensuring the correct handicap is displayed, 2. Ensuring the correct RAW score is shown for each hole and 3. ensuring that the card is signed after completion. The Marker is responsible for 2 items, 1. Ensuring the correct RAW score is shown for each hole and 2. signing the card after completion.
The Committee (the club) is responsible for providing the player with a card bearing the player's name and the event date. (The handicap may also be pre-printed, but the player has the responsibility for ensuring it is correct). The Committee is also responsible for converting the players RAW score into the appropriate format as determined by the format of the competition (e.g. into Stableford points or +/- for a PAR event) and to complete tabulation of the RAW scores into a Total score for competition entry. The Committee is also responsible for determining any count back procedures.

The situation which will form the quiz at the next presentation (20th March) is the following.
A Player marks, lifts and replaces their ball on a putting surface. As the Player moves away the ball rolls a small distance and comes to a stop. The Player does not notice the movement but a fellow golfer does see the movement and advises the Player of the situation.
Question : What is the Player required to do, and what is the penalty should the Player not follow the correct procedure?

​A Little Humour


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Now Go Out and Enjoy a Game of Golf !!!