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Call for Volunteers...

17/5/2021

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

9th & 8th Fairway Drainage Project

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As you are aware the drainage project for the 9th and 8th fairways will commence on Monday 24th May at 7:00am, with the expected duration of one week.  Some minor follow-up work is expected beyond this timeframe.
We are calling on volunteers  to lend a hand during the week.  Whatever time you can spare would be greatly appreciated. If you can contact me on bgcclubcaptain@gmail.com specifying availability and skills I will be able to build up a roster.  Also, let me know what tools you can bring, such as,
wheelbarrows, shovels, spades etc.

This week materials  will be stockpiled in a lay down area in the vicinity of the Telstra tower. In addition, there will be building materials positioned around the construction areas but out of the line of play.
A temporary green for the 8th hole and tee box for the 9th hole will be set up for that week.
Thanks for your understanding regarding this work, it is important for the ongoing course condition and playability.

PGA Raffle Tickets

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The PGA are supporting our Trainee Pro, Anthony, with a raffle for the NSW Championships, click on the photo to see the great prizes on offer.  Thanks to all those who have bought tickets so far.  There is only 25 tickets left, these are available in the Pro Shop.  Don't’ miss out.

Subscriptions - Members Offer

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.”

Recent Results

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.
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Friday  - Golden Nugget - Medley 9 hole Yellow Course
Winner was Ash Southon with 17 points on a count back from Grant Poolman.
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Saturday J M Stanford Trophy - Single Stableford
On a bleak golfing day 73 players braved the conditions. Winner on the day was Justin Smith (36 points), improving on his runner up position last year.
Adam De Manincor (35 points) was second with 35 points on a count back.
​James Pinkstone NTP on 11th and Terry Downing was successful in the PRO PIN.
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.

Upcoming Events

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

Wet, Wet, Wet...

10/5/2021

 

In this edition:​
  • Course Update
  • Recent Results
  • ​Upcoming Events
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Course Update

As you will all be aware the rains of last week closed the course from last Tuesday.  The course opened today and  some hardy golfers took up the soggy challenge.

The temporary drain installed on the RHS of the 15th fairway has worked a treat, see the video on the left, and prevented the overflow water  crossing the fairway.

We had an inspection of the drain and the site in general with Council and following some further planning, council will be resolving the issue with their drain. 
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Drainage Works - 9th & 8th Fairways

The detailed planning for the drainage works on the 9th fairway and the 8th fairway has commenced.  The proposed commencement date is late May, subject to weather, etc.

Council have reviewed our plans and agree with the solution and it will integrate well to the planned 2022 upgrade of the culvert under Burradoo Road adjacent to the 8th Green. The photo to the left is the current problem we have with drainage.

The overall objective of the drainage program is to improve members golfing experience and keep the course open as much as possible.  This also supports the financial position of the club. 

More information to come....

Recent Results

Vic/Tas PGA Associate Championships - Tocumwal Golf Club

While we were getting drenched and avoiding Hippos on the 18th, our Trainee Pro, Anthony Rath, was competing over four rounds (May 4 - May 7) at Tocumwal.  Well done to Anthony with a top 20 result, great work.
Monday - Madness 

Half a dozen keen golfers were able to get a competition in today... Monday Madness...

Congratulations to Janean Morgan with 20 points on a count back and runner up Ash Southon.​ 

Upcoming Events

Mixed Foursomes Championship and the Wotton Trophy

This is to be played over two consecutive Sundays.
First round is Sunday the 23rd of May - please get your team and book a tee time that suits you all best.  The final round will be on Sunday the 30th of May - a seeded draw will be produced and there is a block tee time booking for the morning.

John Owens Knockout. 

Due to the course closure the round one completion date has been moved to Sunday 23rd of May. Updated date on the notice board.  Round two is to be completed by the Sunday 30th of May.

Arthur Brassey 

Next round is the semi- finals with the finals on Saturday 22nd of May. A late morning tee time has been allocated.
Time to get out on the course and enjoy a few rounds, play well,

​Dave Burgess

Anniversary Dinner Edition

3/5/2021

 
  • Anniversary Dinner
  • Club House 
  • Golf Course Update
  • Recent Results
  • Upcoming Events
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Anniversary Dinner 

Saturday night was the Anniversary Dinner, an opportunity for Bowral Golf Club to celebrate our long history and the 2020 Championship winners. This is our formal dinner event for the year and eighty-six members and guests had a great evening socialising and enjoying the three course meal.  Thanks to Helen Chadwick for the flower arrangements.
​The Champions for 2020 are as follows:
 
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Club Champion "Open" Grade 
Congratulations to John Mulholland for his win, this is John's second consecutive "Open" Grade win and his third overall. 
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Club Champion "B" Grade  - Prosper Ellis Plate 
Congratulations to Tony Rourke for the 2020 win  
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 Club Champion "C" Grade  - Hastings Clarke Trophy  
Congratulations to Don Barker for the 2020 win, Don and Pam are on holidays and were unable to attend.
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Club Junior Champion - Bradford Trophy 
Brodie Bell, 12 years old, was the "star" of the evening, with a great speech and a goal to be the BGC "Open" Grade Champion in the future.  Brodie's number one fans and sponsors, Mum Kirsten  and Dad Tim were proud parents at the presentation. Well done.   
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Club Nett Champion - Watson Trophy  
The inaugural winner of this trophy goes to James Pinkstone, well played over the three rounds, congratulations.
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Foursomes Championship - Tom McKay Plate  
Tony Hobson and Peter Metcalf combined to win the foursomes championship for 2020.
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Mixed Foursomes Championship  
Well done to Barbara Clayton and Alec Dietsch for their championship win.
Club House

​The club house painting has been completed apart from some minor touch up work which will be completed this week. Our contractors will be back on a regular basis to ensure the the exterior is in good shape for the years ahead.Great to see the bright and shiny finish.
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Also, an email was sent out to update members on the fee structure for the 2021/2022 season and also incentives for members to avail of, a copy of the letter can be found here bgc_annual_subscriptions_2021_.pdf A seperate email will be sent out when subscriptions are available can be accessed via the online booking portal.
The MiClub System continues to be implemented with additional modules being added this week.  Please log in and become familiar with the bookings and other features. 
Golf Course Update

Council have inspected the drain under the 15th fairway but have not found the cause of the flooding.  We expect further updates over the next few weeks.
 Recent Results. 

​Wednesday - Individual Stableford

Sixty six players in the field, with the overall winner being Martin Flaxman, 40 points on a count back from Peter Procopis. Eagles Nest with 7 balls won by Phil Joshua and NTP 11th Don Orrock.  14th Pro Pin to Paul Barnes.
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Friday - The NUGGET - 9 hole
Great weather on Friday with the winner being Chris Chu with 22 points, 2nd James Nethersole 21 points on a count back, 3rd place Vincent O'Connor 21 points and 4th Sonya Bleakley 20 points.
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Saturday - Presidents Cup and May Monthly Medals.
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Good field of 84 players. The Presidents Cup winner was Grant Blanchard with Net 67 on a count back.  Second time winner, last was 2019.
A Grade medal went to Tony Hobson with Net 67
B Grade medal went to Terry Downing with Net 68 on a count back.
C Grade medal went to Grant Blanchard with Net 67 on a count back.
Scratch winner, Nicholas Reinhard, NTP 11th Les Brooker and Pro Pin to John Mellen.
Sunday - Stableford Medley 
The winner was Justin Smith (hcp 7) with 42 points, great round, and the runner up was Louis Connell with 40 points.

Monday  - Madness - 9 hole stableford 
Winner on a count back was Janean Morgan with 20 points.

Upcoming Events  
  • Arthur Brassey - the semi to be played by 16th May and the final will be held on Saturday the 23rd.
  • John Owens knockout draw is on the notice board.
  • The Foursomes Club Championship with start in June and finish in July - draw is on the notice board.

Enjoy the great golfing weather while it lasts....

Dave Burgess
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