CAPTAIN'S BLOG - NEWS

A great thanks to the volunteers, staff and contractors for the work completed over the last week.  Without our willing volunteers we would not have got this job completed in the time that we have, fantastic effort. Lifting wet turf requires a lot of hands, strong backs and the ideal sized piece of turf (not too large).
Take a look at the photos post during the last week to get a picture of the work done!

This is what was achieved:

• Two underground pipes installed.
• Two open creeks built.
• Five bridges built.
• Cemetery drain cleaned and reshaped.
• Water catchment area constructed on the 8th in the area of the bell.
• A new path constructed from the 8th green to the 9th tee and beyond.

The holes will be back in play on Wednesday with a temporary “Ground Under Repair” rule for all earthworks, wheel and crawler tracks  and roped off sections.  A compulsory drop is required. The new creeks will be staked as penalty areas.

It will take some months for the course to “knit” back together and it should be great by mid-spring.

Carts on the 8th hole will need to use the right hand side bridges to access the green.  Access to the new path to the 9th tee will be via the back of the 8th green.

Please keep carts on the new path from 9th tee box to past the new pipe, the turf and surrounds in this area are still very wet.

The final of the Arthur Brassey was held on Saturday between Tony Rourke and Phil Jeffery.  Like many matches recently it was a very close result with Tony prevailing on the 19th hole.  Well done Tony, commiserations to Phil.

Last Wednesday was the 4 club 3 ball Ambrose event, an opportunity to learn new club skills and have a bit of fun.  Winners on the day were Kevin Kenny, Clark Gibbons and Rob Humphreys with an amazing 55.833.  Runners up with an impressive 61.167 were Glen Welsh, John Hobbs and John Ferguson.  

Friday’s Nugget had a field of sixteen, with James Nethersole winning with 21 point and Grant Blanchard as runner up on 20 points.

Saturday was a a single Stableford for the Warwick  Armstrong Cup. The winner was Bill Hiller and runner up John Hobbs.  Thanks to David Farthing who provided the history of Warwick as an eminent Australian test cricketer in the early 20th century, at the fireside presentation.  A larger than life character...

Monday Madness - 9 hole Yellow course with a winning score of 19 points, Ash Southon.  Runner up Philip Joshua.  Thanks to all those players taking advantage of a great last Autumn’s day for a quick 9 holes.

Social
First Friday Night Dinner - this Friday the 4th of June.
“Christmas in July” - Friday 2nd of July.

Golf
Next Saturday is the June monthly medal, with the following Wednesday an American Foursomes.
​The Foursomes Club Championship round one to be completed by Sunday the 6th of June.

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.