CAPTAIN'S BLOG - NEWS

The Menu
A magnificent lasagne last week. Here is Tim's email for the coming week.

Good morning everyone,

This week, the pick-up day is Friday

2 course Meal  ($25 per person)
Main: Duck a l'orange: Confit duck with a delicious Orange Reduction, creamy mash and steamed greens
Dessert:  Jaffa cake

Soup ($10 per serving):  Cream of Mushroom

We are still offering our entire wine list for takeaway at a 10% discount.  Click here to open our current wine list.  

Contactless payment by EFTPOS or Member Account remains the preferred payment method.

Please order by emailing events.at.bgc@gmail.com or phoning 4861 1042 (option 4), with the number of meals and selections.  Orders must be received by 5pm on Tuesday 1 September 2020.

Collection times will be staggered from 4.30pm 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.  

Keep well and I look forward to seeing you soon.

Tim Davis
Assistant Manager

Recent Results

Wednesday 26th August. The sun finally stayed out and the temperature was much improved over the previous weekend. 64 players joined the American Foursomes format and the team of Glen Welsh and Simon Taufel (9 3/8) scored 67 5/8 to beat John Buchanan and Ash Southon (11 5/8) by less than a stroke. Balls were won down to 73 5/8 via count back.

​Friday 28th August. The "Nugget". Another excellent field of 34 players (21 men and 13 women) enjoyed the fine conditions in this popular 9-hole competition. Vince O'Connor (28) posted 22 points to win the day from Wendy Burke (25) with 21 points, Grant Poolman (22) with 20 points and Ash Southon (18) with 20 points via count back. Balls were won down to 17 points via count back. From next Friday the ball rundown will start from the 5th place-getter down.

​Saturday 29th August. The W H Friend Trophy. This is one of the few PAR events on the calendar. It seems to be a very polarising event format. However, a good field of 93 players teed-up in the event which was won by James Pinkstone (10) via a count back with a score of +3 from Jim Larkin (13). Jim was the next best placed in 'A' grade with Peter Metcalf (19) on +1 best in 'B' grade while  Alan Lindsay (24) best in 'C' grade with 0. Balls were won down to a score of -2 via count back.

Sunday 30th August. The Club Championships in Mixed Foursomes and The Wotton Trophy. Another beautiful day and 36 players in the field. Barb Clayton and Alec Dietsch combined well to win the Championship for 2020 with a scratch score of 87. The runners-up position went to Julie and Phil Jeffery with a scratch score of 90. This was the first year the competition was contested entirely over the Blue course.
The Wotton Trophy also went to the pairing of Barb Clayton and Alec Dietsch with a net score of 70.5 from Di and John Mellen with their score of 73 net.
The daily prize went to the paring of Virginia Wozniak (14) and Scott Olding (13) via a count back with a net score of 70.5. Balls were won down to net 76 via a count back.

A Little Humour
Some Rules to play golf by....
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THE LAWS OF GOLF
LAW 1: No matter how bad your last shot was, the worst is yet to come. This law does not expire on the 18th hole, since it has the supernatural tendency to extend over the course of a tournament, a summer and, eventually, a lifetime.

LAW 2: Your best round of golf will be followed almost immediately by your worst round ever. The probability of the latter increases with the number of people you tell about the former.

LAW 3: Brand new golf balls are water-magnetic. Though this cannot be proven in the lab, it is a known fact that the more expensive the golf ball, the greater its attraction to water.

LAW 4: Golf balls never bounce off trees back into play. If one does, the tree is breaking a law of the universe and should be cut down.

LAW 5: No matter what causes a golfer to muff a shot, all his playing partners must solemnly chant "You looked up," or invoke the wrath of the universe.

LAW 6: The higher a golfer's handicap, the more qualified he deems himself as an instructor.

LAW 7: Every par-three hole in the world has a secret desire to humiliate golfers. The shorter the hole, the greater its desire.

LAW 8: Topping a 3-iron is the most painful torture known to man.

LAW 9: Palm trees eat golf balls.

LAW 10: Sand is alive. If it isn't, how do you explain the way it works against you?

LAW 11: Golf carts always run out of juice at the farthest point from the clubhouse.

LAW 12: A golfer hitting into your group will always be bigger than anyone in your group. Likewise, a group you accidentally hit into will consist of a football player, a professional wrestler, a convicted murderer and an IRS agent -- or some similar combination.

LAW 13: All 3-woods are demon-possessed.

LAW 14: Golf balls from the same "sleeve" tend to follow one another, particularly out of bounds or into the water (See Law three).

LAW 15: A severe slice is a thing of awesome power and beauty.

LAW 16: "Nice lag" can usually be translated to "lousy putt." Similarly, "tough break" can usually be translated "way to miss an easy one, sucker."

LAW 17: The person you would most hate to lose to will always be the one who beats you.

LAW 18: The last three holes of a round will automatically adjust your score to what it really should be.

LAW 19: Golf should be given up at least twice per month.

LAW 20: All vows taken on a golf course shall be valid only until the sunset.

​Now Go Out and Enjoy a Game of Golf !!!
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A Captain Remembered.
This is the second time in as many months that I have had to advise of the sad passing of one of our past Captains.J B (Jim) Dickson joined the club in 1984 and during his time as a member sat on the House committee, the Match and Greens committee and was a Director on the Board from 1986 - 1988. Jim was elected as Club Captain in 1992 and held the position until 1994. During his time as Captain, Jim was instrumental in many course improvements and the replacement of a number of the very 'aged' course machines. Jim continued to be a staunch supporter of the club following his retirement from active golf, and not long ago was a major contributor to the cost of the 12th fairway construction. Jim lived for many years just behind the 14th green, and was a regular spectator from his verandah. For those players lucky enough to win the Captain's Trophy each year, it was Jim who donated the trophy. He will be missed, but not forgotten.

The Menu

Regina and the crew keep firing out these excellent meals. Here is Tim's email for this week.

Good morning everyone,

This week, the pick-up day is Friday
2 course Meal  ($25 per person)

Main: Our Classic Hearty Lasagna served with a Green Salad
Dessert:  Tiramisu

Soup ($10 per serving):  Roast Tomato

We are still offering our entire wine list for takeaway at a 10% discount.  Click here to open our current wine list.  

Contactless payment by EFTPOS or Member Account remains the preferred payment method.

Please order by emailing events.at.bgc@gmail.com or phoning 4861 1042 (option 4), with the number of meals and selections.  Orders must be received by 5pm on Tuesday 25 August 2020.

Collection times will be staggered from 4pm 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.  

Keep well and I look forward to seeing you soon.
​
Tim Davis
Assistant Manager

Coming Events
Folks, from now through to almost Christmas, the events calendar is 'chokers'. The following is just a short list of some of the events ahead. Always remember to check the online calendar for the up-to-date details.

• Saturday 29th August, the W H Friend Trophy. A PAR event.
• Sunday 30th August, the Club Championships for Mixed Foursomes in conjunction with the Wotton Cup. Please read the conditions of Competition. Take particular note of the Covid requirements for this event.
• Saturday September 5th, September Monthly Medal and the Max Allen Trophy.
• Sunday September 6th, The final of the John Owens Knockout. The final has the team of Dietsch and Jones squaring-off against the team of Metcalf and Hobson. There will be a referee for the match, but unfortunately the Covid requirements say that crowds should not attend these events.
• Monday/Tuesday 7th/8th September is renovation time for the greens, with the Wednesday 9th being the usual 'Greenkeeper's Revenge' competition.
• Saturday September 12th, the Secretary's Plate (member + offspring).
• Saturday September 19th is the next make-up day for the August monthly medal in conjunction with the J McMaster Memorial Medal.
• Saturday September 26th is the Redmond Dalton Memorial Trophy.
• Saturday October 3rd is a very busy day. The October monthly medal + the 1st Round of the Club Championships, the Veterans Plate, the Lifestyle Cup and the Watson Cup (new event, stay tuned for more information)
• Saturday October 10th is the 2nd Round of the above trophies/cups.
• Sunday October 11th will be the first time the Bradford Junior Trophy is contested in 15 years.
• Saturday October 17th is the 3rd (final) round of the Watson Cup.

Intermingled amongst these events is the J W Draper Trophy for handicapped stroke foursomes (sign-up sheet now open in the pro shop). So you better take the time to polish your shoes now, or you might miss out.

Also on the calendar is the Titleist fitting day. This event is being hosted at BGC on Tuesday 15th September. If you wish to attend, you need to contact the pro shop and make a booking.

Friday 21st August. The "Nugget". 14 players took to a very slow and long course to contest this event under a sunny but chilly sky. Ash Southon (17) posted the best score of the day with 20 points followed by Scott Olding (15) with 19, John Buchanan (16) with 18 and Grant Poolman (22) with 17. Balls were won down to 15 points via count back.

Saturday 22nd August. Oh boy!!! Winter showed its full fury, with gale force winds, sleet and bitter temperatures. At times during the day the windchill registered -8 C. However, 51 players found their way around the course in an amazing show of defiance to the conditions. Brian Hanrahan (14) posted a very creditable 36 points to win in a count back from Glen Welsh (11). Balls were won down to 30 points via count back.

Sunday 23rd August. Winter fought back from the previous day and only 2 players made it around the course. Scott Olding (13) scored 27 points to beat Ash Southon on a count back. Note, the Sunday competition commenced in the beginning of September last year. In recognition of its' 12 month anniversary, the prize for the Sunday 13th competition will be changed. The winning male and female will each win 5 free competition entries for use in Sunday competitions over the following 12 months.

Monday 24th August. "Monday Madness" 9-hole. A much improved day for play. Just 4 players in the field with 3 men and 1 lady.  Bob Duffin (24) took the honours with a score of 19 points.

The Brain Teaser
There were only 2 respondents to the quiz this week, after only 1 last week. Grant Blanchard and Daniel Weekes from this week and Robert Eriksson from last week will be awarded a prize each for their entries. Since there is currently very little interest in a quiz, I will give this feature of the blog a rest for a while and look into something that might generate a little more interest.
For those who were wondering, the answer to the quiz for this week (same as last week) was The Courage Handicap.

A Little Humour






Now Go Out and Enjoy a Game of Golf!!!
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A Member Honoured
August 15th 1945 is a day remembered as the end of the Second World War in the Pacific. 75 years on from that date, living members of the Australian military from that era have been presented with a Commemorative Medallion and Certificate of Commemoration. The Department of Veterans' Affairs produced the medallion and certificate to acknowledge the significance of the 75th anniversary of the end of the war in our region and as a small, but meaningful "Thank you", to the living veterans of this conflict. One of our members, Phillip (Pip) Smith was presented his medallion by Member for Whitlam Stephen Jones. Pip is seen in the accompanying photograph with fellow member (and former armed serviceman) Fred Sewell and the President of the Bowral RSL (sub-branch) John Cummins.

A Time for you to Vote
The following email has been sent to all members. It outlines the reasons and process to follow to register a vote in a survey being conducted by the Board of BGC. There is only one vote per addressed email please!! Note: the survey will arrive as a second email to each addressee. Please only use the survey link to register your YES/NO opinion. 

Good morning Members, 
 
Earlier this year the Board announced their intention to conduct a meeting with the membership to present/discuss a development proposal which had been presented to the Board by the Oakstand/Berkelouw group. Although the Coronavirus situation prevented this meeting from going ahead, the proposal still exists and the Board is still seeking approval from the membership to continue its evaluation.
 
Due to the restrictions on the number of patrons we can host at the Club for a meeting, we are undertaking an online vote for all members. 
 
The purpose of this vote is only to seek your approval to continue to negotiate with the Oakstand/Berkelouw group. Therefore:
 
Do you approve of the Board continuing to evaluate the proposal from Oakstand/Berkelouw. 
YES/NO
 
Note: A “YES” vote does not commit BGC to any development proposal, only to continue its evaluation. If, following a full evaluation, the Board considers that any future proposals warrant action it will present the proposal to the membership for further discussion.
 
The survey will be sent out shortly and the final day to submit your answer is Monday 24th of August at 5 pm. Following compilation of the responses to this survey, the board will advise the membership of the result. 
 
No further actions have been taken by the Board which affect the integrity of Bowral Golf Club. All communications on this matter will come directly from the office only to avoid any unsubstantiated rumours.  
 
On behalf of the Board,
 
Rob Humphreys,
President.

The Menu
The Persian Lamb Tagine from last week was a triumph. Delicious!! Here is the menu for this week in Tim's email.
Good morning everyone,

This week, the pick-up day is Friday

2 course Meal  ($25 per person)
Main: Creamy Calvados Chicken with Baby Chats and Steamed Greens
Dessert:  Almond and Coconut Cake with Thickened Cream

Soup ($10 per serving):  Carrot and Cumin

We are still offering our entire wine list for takeaway at a 10% discount.  Click here to open our current wine list.  

Contactless payment by EFTPOS or Member Account remains the preferred payment method.

Please order by emailing events.at.bgc@gmail.com or phoning 4861 1042 (option 4), with the number of meals and selections.  Orders must be received by 5pm on Tuesday 18 August 2020.

Collection times will be staggered from 4pm 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.  

Keep well and I look forward to seeing you soon.

Tim Davis
Assistant Manager

Recent Results
Due to the weather the course has been closed for the entire week and no competitions were played since my last blog. Check the club home page for an updated 'Course status'.

The Brain Teaser
Unfortunately only one response was received to this competition last week (thanks Robert, you can attempt again this week), so the same teaser continues for this week. Go back to my last blog for the details. I'm looking for the 4th correct response sent to bgcclubcaptain@gmail.com

​A Little Humour










​When the course dries out,


Go Out and Enjoy a Game of Golf!!!

The Menu
Week 20!!!! Wow, how time flies. Here is Tim's email for this week.

Week 20 Takeaway MenuGood morning everyone,
This week, the pick-up day is Friday

2 course Meal  ($25 per person)

Main: Persian Lamb Tagine with Coucous, grated Lemon, Mint and Almonds

Dessert:  Classic Citrus Tart

Soup ($10 per person):  Hearty Lentil

We are still offering our entire wine list for takeaway at a 10% discount.  Click here to open our current wine list.  

Contactless payment by EFTPOS or Member Account remains the preferred payment method.

Please order by emailing events.at.bgc@gmail.com or phoning 4861 1042 (option 4), with the number of meals and selections.  Orders must be received by 5pm on Tuesday 11 August 2020.

Collection times will be staggered from 4pm 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.  

Keep well and I look forward to seeing you soon.

Tim Davis
Assistant Manager

Coming Events​
Due to the closure of the course and the likelihood of not being able to play this coming weekend, the following competitions/events have been moved.

• The Titleist fitting day, which was scheduled for 11th August, has been cancelled. A new date will be advised when available.
• The August monthly medal and the John McMaster medal will now be played on Saturday 22nd August.
• The semi-final of the John Owens Knockout will be played on Sunday 23rd August.
• The Final of the John Owens Knockout will now be played on Sunday the 6th September.
• The W H Friend Trophy (PAR event) will now be played on Saturday 29th August.

Recent Results

Only the one Men's competition for the past week.

Wednesday 5th August. A very cold and blustery day. 71 players toughed out the conditions with Eugene O'Sullivan (25) posting the best score with 38 points on a count back. Best in-grade prizes went to "A" Langdon Emery (15) 34 points, "B" Piero Dal Bianco (19) 38 points and "C" to Rob Humphreys (28) with 37 points. Balls were won down to 30 points via count back.

The Brain Teaser
Congratulations to John Jones for being the 3rd correct responder in last week's teaser. He correctly identified Lee Janzen, Steve Jones, Corey Pavin, Tom Kite and Payne Stewart as the coded players. 
​A new teaser for this week appears below. The winner will be the 4th correct responder (this one is pretty easy). So send your answer to bgcclubcaptain@gmail.com

A Little Humour
​(Who could resist)












Now, wait for the course to dry out, then Go Out and Enjoy a Game of Golf!!!