CAPTAIN'S BLOG - NEWS

Today the progress moved forward with pace:

1. The foot bridge on the 8th creek was built.
2. The second cart path bridge was built and load tested, successfully, with the tractor and trailer.
3. The 9th fairway pipe installed - immediate drainage of the "Cemetery Drain" - more success.
4. The earthworks for the 8th Fairway drain pipe and creek closer to the green completed ready for piping tomorrow.

The plan for tomorrow is piping the 8th fairway and bridge work for the new pathway.

Thursday is replacing the turf  - so if you can lend a hand and a few hours that would be fantastic.

Some photos from today's effort below.

Wednesday 4BBB
Overall winners David Farthing and Bob Young with 45 points on a count back from Tony Hobson and Piero Dal Bianco.  NTP 11th went to John Buchanan & Pro Pin went to Sam Mullholland, a great wedge shot.

Johns Owens Knockout - Second round to be completed by the 30th of May.

Mixed Foursomes and Wotton Trophy -  Final Round on Sunday 30th - the draw will be issued in the tomorrow or early Wednesday along with an Amended Terms of Competitions.

Arthur Brassey Handicap Match Play -  The final round will be this Saturday between Phil Jeffery and Tony Rourke.  This is being held on the Saturday so as not to clash with the Mixed Foursomes. 

In this issue:

• Call for Volunteers
• PGA Raffle Tickets - Support for our Trainee Pro
• Subscription Members Offer
• Recent Results
• Upcoming Events

Strong membership growth is important to a vibrant and financially healthy club.  As a reminder,  our President’s note on 26th of May stated:
“Subscription discounts. If you, as an existing member, introduce a new member in any
category at this time, the new member joins with a 50% discount off their subscription, and
you are also entitled to a discount. This means that if a full member introduces another full
member both pay half subscription. Please contact the office for further details and a
complimentary game for intending members. By building membership, we further improve
our club now and into the future.”

Wednesday Individual Stableford
The winner with 39 points on a count back was Russel Bourne with Terry Downing as runner up.
Eagles Nest was won by Robert Shield and NTP on the 11th went to Garry Turner.
The Pro Pin was won with a fine shot by Peter Cottee.  Well done to all.

Sunday Stableford Medley 
Shelagh Armstrong, visiting from NSW Golf Club, won with 33 points.  Runner up David Scholes with 32 points on a count back.

Monday Madness 
Angus Yuill was today's winner with 18 points; in second place James Nethersole with 17 points.

Arthur Brassey Semi-finals
Last Saturday a great match was played between Tony Rourke and Peter Metcalf in the semi-finals.  As expected it was a tight tussle right down to the 25th hole!! Congratulations to Tony and commiserations to Peter, well played both. The Arthur Brassey finals have move to Saturday the 29th of May due to recent course closures.

Social Events
As Tim’s email highlighted the Trivia Night is on this Friday, one seat was available last Friday, if you want to go it maybe still available - contact Tim.  It’s a very popular event!
Friday 28th May  - next Take Away dinner night
Friday 4th June - First Friday Night dinner.
Friday 2nd  July  - “Christmas in July”
Limited places remain for these two dinners, please contact Tim for a booking.

Golf Events
Johns Owens Knockout - first round extended to the 23rd and second round to be completed by the 30th of May.

Mixed Foursomes and Wotton Trophy - the first round is this Sunday and will be played off the Blue Course (Tees) as  this is a Championship event. The final round is Sunday the 30th.  Terms of Competition are on the notice board and in the web page “Standard Conditions Competition”.

Play well and keep warm,

Dave Burgess